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Newsletter Spring 2011 400 S. Main Street ● P.O. Box 1723 ● Pendleton, OR 97801 ● 541-276-1066 ● www.cmeo.org The Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon provides children of all ages with opportunities for educational exploration and development through interactive exhibits and play. New exhibit at CMEO: Jungle Reading Corner! CMEO opened a new exhibit called the Jungle Reading Corner this Spring. The new exhibit consists of a cozy tree canopy setting, many new books for children of all ages, and plush animal friends to cuddle with. Look closely into the trees and you’ll find monkey’s and butterflies too! With the addition of this new exhibit, CMEO now has 12 hands-on exhibits since the new Jungle Reading Corner was made in an empty corner of the museum. “We’re focusing on better utilizing the space we have along with providing more resources to the community,” said Jill Gregg, CMEO Executive Director. “And you can’t have too many opportunities for children and families to enjoy reading together!” CMEO invites you to come down to the new Jungle Reading Corner and curl up with your favorite book and child. Or join CMEO staff on Friday’s at 10:15am for Story Time. “Reading is extremely important in early educational development,” said Gregg. “We hope our new exhibit helps spread the joy of reading amongst children and families.” The Jungle Reading Corner was funded through generous grants form the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and the Autzen Foundation, as was constructed by Zollman Construction. Looking for a little boost in your day? Then look no further than CMEO! We now serve coffee and tea for parents to enjoy while their children play in the museum. Thank you to Pendleton’s Best Coffee for their generous donation, coffee at CMEO will be available everyday, all day for only $1 a cup. So come in a enjoy yours today!
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Newsletter Spring 2011
400 S. Main Street ● P.O. Box 1723 ● Pendleton, OR 97801 ● 541-276-1066 ● www.cmeo.org
The Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon provides children of all ages with opportunities for educational exploration and development through interactive exhibits and play.
New exhibit at CMEO: Jungle Reading Corner! CMEO opened a new exhibit called the Jungle Reading Corner this Spring. The new exhibit consists of a cozy tree canopy setting, many new books for children of all ages, and plush animal friends to cuddle with. Look closely into the trees and you’ll find monkey’s and butterflies too! With the addition of this new exhibit, CMEO now has 12 hands-on exhibits since the new Jungle Reading Corner was made in an empty corner of the museum. “We’re focusing on better utilizing the space we have along with providing more resources to the community,” said Jill Gregg, CMEO Executive Director. “And you can’t have too many opportunities for children and families to enjoy reading together!” CMEO invites you to come down to the new Jungle Reading Corner and curl up with your favorite book and child. Or join CMEO staff on Friday’s at 10:15am for Story Time. “Reading is extremely important in early educational development,” said Gregg. “We hope our new exhibit helps spread the joy of reading amongst children and families.” The Jungle Reading Corner was funded through generous grants form the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and the Autzen Foundation, as was constructed by Zollman Construction.
Looking for a little boost in your day? Then look no further than CMEO! We now serve coffee and tea for parents to enjoy while their children play in the museum. Thank you to Pendleton’s Best Coffee for their generous donation, coffee at CMEO will be available everyday, all day for only $1 a cup. So come in a enjoy yours today!
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CMEO awards Sara Colton as 2010 Volunteer of the Year
CMEO is pleased to announce that Sara Colton was chosen as the 2010 Volunteer of the Year. Through her dedication, high energy, and passion for the museum, Colton was as great fit for the 2010 Volunteer of the Year award. Colton first started coming to the museum in over 4 years ago. She currently runs a nanny share business and brings down the children at least once a week. During this time in the museum, she started to volunteer for more and more tasks. From sorting change in the coin drop, to watching the front desk and helping organize programs, Colton has been a huge help to the staff at CMEO. This last year she helped kick off the “Night at the Children’s Museum” childcare evening and has volunteered at the event every single night. “Without Sara’s help the Night at the Children’ Museum event wouldn’t be nearly as successful,” said Jill Gregg, CMEO Executive Director. In addition to volunteering in the museum, Colton is an active advocate for the museum out in the community. Colton is often found in her free time exposing new families to the museum and sharing information about the museum with the community. “Sara is a huge help to us here at CMEO and we really appreciate her enthusiasm,” said Gregg.
Night at the Children's Museum!
Parents, looking for a night out? Drop your children off at the Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon (CMEO) for a night of fun. Parents get a night on the town - kids get a night at the museum! CMEO is offering an evening of staff supervised play with special games
and activities. Dinner is included (pizza, apples, carrots and juice)!
April 15th, May 20th, June 17th 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Members: $20 first child, $10 each additional child Non-Members: $25 first child, $10 each additional child
REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Call 541-276-1066
Details: - Child must be over 3 years old and potty trained - Registration Required, payment required at registration - No refunds for cancelations after Thursday at noon - Day-of drop offs welcome if room is available - There will be at least 1 adult for every 10 children - Dinner: You may pack another dinner option for your child if desired - Late pick up fee: $5 for every 5 minutes past 10 pm
Space is limited!
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April and May programming at CMEO! We’ve made changes to our usual monthly programming, please check out the new monthly schedule:
Every Tuesday of every month: TERRIFICALLY FREE Tuesday’s 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month: Simple Science at 3:45-5pm
Cost: Free!* • Registration Required • Class topics listed online, Ages 8 & Up 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month: Crafty Creations Art Class at 3:45 – 5pm
Cost: Free!* • Registration Required • Any age welcome 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month: Cooking Class at 3:45-5pm
Cost: $2 for members, $3 for non-members*• Ages 6 & Up • Registration Required Every Friday of every month: Snugly Storytime at 10:15-11:00am
No registration required • All ages welcome
* all costs for classes and special events are in addition to the regular museum admission of $3 per person.
Mark your calendars!
Live Entertainment • Children’s games & activities! • Food! • Raffle prizes!
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Spring Rocket Class, 3 weekend workshop Saturday, April 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 1 – 3 pm Cost: $8 for members, $10 for non members for all 3 sessions Must be accompanied by an adult Ages 6 & Up Day 1: Build, decorate, and launch your own rocket! Day 2: Make the finishing touches on your rockets. Day 3: LAUNCH DAY!
Interested in Volunteering?
We’re looking for volunteers to help us in the following areas: front desk staff, exhibit maintenance, fundraising and programming.
Call Lindsay today at 541-276-1066 to sign up!
Museum Hours Tuesday.……. 10 am – 5 pm Wednesday…10 am – 5 pm Thursday….….10 am – 5 pm Friday…………..9 am – 5 pm Saturday..……10 am – 5 pm Sunday……..…12 pm – 5 pm Monday…….………CLOSED
Exhibits Big John’s Pizza Kitchen
Shadow Room Grocery Store
Arts and Crafts Room St. Anthony Science Lab
Construction Zone Firehouse
Wildhorse Lewis & Clark Keelboat
Toddler Zone
Museum Cost $3 per person
12 mo. & under FREE Groups: $2 per person
(pre-schedule)
Memberships Family Pass $50
Family Plus Pass $80
Celebrate your Birthday at CMEO!
Birthday Bash: $50 ($70 non members) Admission for 8 children; 2 hours in the
Birthday Room; and tablecloth and balloons in your choice of color
Birthday Bonanza: $100 ($120 non members)
All the above PLUS: 2 large pizzas, birthday cake & punch; invitations, plates, cups, hats,
party favors & utensils in the theme of your choice
To the following foundations for their generous support this quarter:
Umatilla County Cultural Coalition
Union Pacific Northwest Farm Credit Services
Altrusa International of Pendleton
at CMEO!
13th Annual EASTER EGG HUNT!
Saturday, April 23rd, 9:30 am
Free to members, $1 for non-members Please bring your own basket!
Over 500 Eggs!
Come in to CMEO to get your Easter See’s Candy! 1 pound boxes, gift boxes, milk
chocolate, dark chocolate, and more!
