The Children's Museum, Seattle

March 2011

Green and Gaelic Month

We'll "go green" in our own unique way! This month we'll explore the Irish culture and spend some time being green.

Greetings!

March is here and the Museum is beginning to fill with clovers! Visit us this month and add to our growing clover garden or participate in our Pot O' Gold Scavenger Hunt!

The St. Patrick's Day Dash is also happening in March and many of you have been getting ready for the Leprechaun Lap! Join us for a Practice Run around International Fountain on Saturday (March 5th). And don't forget to register to run in the Leprechaun Lap on Sunday, March 13th.

Last month we gave you a hint about our upcoming exhibit which will open on May 1st. Did you guess what it was? The answer is revealed toward the bottom of this newsletter.

Did you know . . .

. . . we are getting our Lil' Green Thumbs! exhibit ready? RSVP for our Family Fun Night ($5) to help!
. . .the Museum is predicted to welcome our 5 Millionth visitor to the Museum this month?
. . . that March 11th is Johnny Appleseed Day? Join us for all day fun!
. . .you can get a great discount on childcare through Annie's Nannies because you get this newsletter?
. . .that our summer camp program offers full day and half day options? Learn more
. . .the Museum has partnered with Autism Speaks to promote Light it Up Blue? More details coming soon!

Don't miss these upcoming events!

March 5
Leprechaun Lap Practice Run

March 11

Johnny Appleseed Day

March 13
St. Patrick's Day Dash - Leprechaun Lap

March 14 - 20
St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

March 23

Family Fun Night

April 2
Light It Up Blue Celebration

8:30am Ceremony at the Museum

Club Updates!

Reading Club returns this month with new Monday sessions - Pointillism, Picasso and Jacob Lawrence Sessions

The Children's Museum, Seattle depends on the generosity of organizations, individuals and companies to help us continue to serve families in the Northwest. It is because of those who give that we are able to open our doors free of charge to low-income families, to welcome local artists and performers and to provide a safe, clean and educational place for children ages birth to 10 and their families.

While located on the Seattle Center campus, the Museum is a separate 501c3 organization. The Museum's budget relies on approximately 40% in contributions that span from individual giving, grants and a wide variety of in-kind donations of supplies and services.

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Now Open!

A Summer Camp Experience - registrations are now OPEN!

Discussions with Donna Marie

The Museum's 31^st Birthday Party was so much fun! We laughed, sipped wine, tasted many goodies, Horton Here's a Who danced and laughed some more.You can see pictures and watch a video of the event if you missed it. Of course, I just had to take the opportunity to read a story! This time from Horton Hears Who! by Doctor Seuss - with that very famous line:

"A person's a person. No matter how small."

This group of donors, sponsors and supporters completely agreed. They express it everyday, not only with their dollars, but with their in-kind services, their supply donations, assistance with Calendar Fun Days and their partnerships on programming. The children of our community greatly benefit from this wonderful group of people.

It reminds me again of Horton, once all of Who-ville was safe. In case it's been a while since you've read Horton Hears a Who!, let me close with the closing phrase from that book: "From sun in the summer. From rain when it's fall-ish. I'm going to protect them. No matter how smallish!"

Annie's Nannies

Do you need a day off or a night out? Annie's Nannies On-Call Nannies are available 7-days a week for backup childcare, sick care, an evening out or a day off! Anyone can reserve these services, whether you are first time call or long-standing client.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM SPECIAL: 50% off On-Call Daily Agency Fee! (up to $20)

Call Annie's Nannies at 206-784-8462 for more information!

Mention "Children's" to receive this special pricing. May not be combined with other offers. Membership not required. Job must occur before April 30, 2011.