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Mini Newslet ter
Feb/Mar 2014
Museum
Open 7 Days a
Week!
Special thanks to
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ission:
The Hand
xhibits and prog
s On Children
’s Museum stimulates curiosity, creativity, and learning through fun, interactive e
rams for children, families and school groups.
Celebrate a Healthy Smile
Holiday Activities in
Februa ry & Ma rch
Dental Health Month Features Free Dental Screenings
& Activities Every Saturday in February
LE AD EXHI BIT SP
Activities 11am- 3pm & Free With Admis sion
ON SO R
Kids can be a 5-star dentist in our popular Dental Office
and receive a free dental screening thanks to the
generosity of local dentists. Fun activities and crafts
teach the importance of healthy teeth.
Feb. 1: Smile Wide Tooth Chart
Feb. 8: Eggsperiments
Feb. 8-15: Card-Making Studio, open all day
Feb. 14: Heart Art
Joseph Y. De Jesus, DDS, PS
South Sound Family Dentistry
Dr. Levi Green, DDS
Thurston-Mason Counties
Dental Society
Westside Dental
Kyle E. Winter, DDS
Call for tion!
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Feb. 15-18: Fun with Presidents, including
dollar bill origami, penny
experiments, and more.
Feb. 15: Clothespin Tooth Fairy
Feb. 22: Toothbrush Holder
Ask
About
Free
As of 1/20/2014
DENTAL LEADERSHIP CIRCLE
SCREENING SPONSORS
Small to Tall Pediatric Dentistry
Scott T. Rowley, DMD, MSD
Benjamin D. Ruder, DDS
Gregory L. Psaltis, DDS
DENTAL HEALTH SPONSORS
First Citizens Bank
Kai Maulding, DDS
Perlot Orthodontic
Robert L. Perlot, DMD, MS
Steven H. Bowers, DDS
James B. Hutchinson, DDS
Andrew Kapust, DDS, PS
Ronald Larson, DDS
McDonald Dentistry
Brady C. McDonald, DDS
Moss Wall Orthodontics
Garry L. Myers, DDS
Orthodontics Exclusively
Peter C. Wagner, DMD, PS
Donald G. Sampson, DDS
John C. Walker, DDS
IN-KIND SPONSORS
Burkhart Dental Supply
Admission w
ith
Your Child’s
Screening!
Mar. 1-2: Storytelling and Seuss-inspired crafts
DENTAL SCREENERS
Steven Alexander, DDS
Spenser Cammack, DDS
Charles Fankhauser, DDS
Walter Haley, DDS
Karl Hoffman, DDS
Lori Noga, DMD
Rosaleen Shavron Perlot, DMD
Duke Watson, DDS
Mar. 14-16: Leprechaun Traps, using electric
scissors & other MakeSpace tools.
March is National Nutrition Month! Join us for
food-related fun, meet local farmers, and add to your family’s
healthy habits. Saturdays, 11am-3pm.
Mar. 1: Chef’s Hats Mar. 15: Mini Fruit Bowl
Mar. 8: Felted Peas Mar. 22: What’s on Your Plate
Mar. 29: Plantable Veggie Pots
in a Pod
Mid-Winter Break Camps
Great Half-day Camps, Sign Up for 1 or 2 Days!
Ages 3-K
Grades 1-4
DIY Art Supplies • 9am-Noon
Mon., Feb. 17 and/or Tues., Feb. 18
Let your budding artist shine! On Day 1, we’ll mix and
create handmade paper. Explore the museum through
an artist’s eye and sculpt with playdough! Day 2: Design
super-cool stamps to customize stationery, tags and
more. Mix up some shiny paint and take home all
your homemade art supplies!
LEGO Masters • 9am-Noon
Mon., Feb. 17 and/or Tues., Feb. 18
Sp ri n g
Ca mps
Welcome to the wonderful world of LEGOs! On Day 1,
we’ll think like an architect and design and build a LEGO
masterpiece. Create LEGO crayons, stamps and more!
On Day 2, we’ll work together to script, direct, & film your
own LEGO movie. Using stop motion technology and
classic LEGO blocks, your LEGO creations will come to life!
Dragons & Fairies • 1-4pm
Physics of Toys • 1-4pm
Enter a magical forest of hidden fairies and friendly
dragons. On Day 1, we’ll design and make your very own
dragon and fairy puppets and put on a magical, mystical
show! On Day 2, we’ll create fairies from clothespins and
amazing fire breathing dragons!
Design, build and test out all kinds of toys! On Day 1, we’ll
explore the laws of physics that make cars, rockets, ball
runs and catapults roll, bounce and fly. On Day 2, we’ll
find out how objects in motion stay in motion by
testing Slinkys, Spirographs, and Goldie Blox!
Mon., Feb. 17 and/or Tues., Feb. 18
Tues-Sat 10am
-5pm
Sun-Mon 11am
-5pm
Members-Onl
y Hours*
Sat 9-10am & M
on
First Fridays Fr 10-11am
ee: 5-9pm
*Except Holiday
s
Preview
Camps include: Insects
& Garden,
Get Messy with the Ma
sters: Warhol,
Wearable Art, and Pets
& Vets
Mon., Feb. 17 and/or Tues., Feb. 18
Register online today! Or call (360) 956-0818x103. 2-Day Tuition: $50/member, $60/non-member
1-Day Tuition: $25/member, $30/non-member. Plus $5 materials fee (per day camp session).
Sponsored by:
Back to
Nature
Parent/Child Night
Sat., Mar. 1 • 6-9pm
Sponsored by:
Inspired by the film “Caine’s Arcade,”
our next Team Adventure revolves
around the incredible Cardboard
Box! Build a boat, a rocket, or your
very own arcade! We’ll supply the
cardboard, hinges, and safe saws,
you bring your imagination and
teamwork. Make a shoebox aquarium.
Discover the science behind papermaking.
Take a souvenir picture in our all-cardboard
photo booth. Dessert provided.
Pre-registration required. Registration:
$35/adult/child team. $10/additional sibling.
Special Lecture:
Author Richard Louv
Tues., Feb. 11 • 7-9pm
Town Hall Seattle
for Families of
Children with Autism
Hands On and Parent Map magazine present
“Wired to Wild: Connecting Digital Kids to Nature”
with author Richard Louv in Seattle. Join us for this
insightful look at the long-lasting impact of nature
on a child’s growth, health, and creativity.
Register at www.parentmap.com/category/lectures.
Tickets are $17/person when you use the HOCM14
discount code.
Hands On is happy to provide families of children
with Autism a private, less stimulating time to
experience the Museum with other families that
share the same life experiences.
Special Program Rate! Members: $5/person,
ages 1 & older. Non-members: $7/person,
ages 1 & older. Babies are free.
Sat., Feb. 15 • 6-8pm
A Private Education Innovation
Engaging
100% of the child
at 30% of the cost
•Hands-on Science •Integrated Arts
•Outdoor Education •Mindful Learning
ThePhoenixRisingSchool.org
360.446.1500
Downtown
Location
728 4th Ave. E
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 688-9411
Facebook.com/AbbysCookiesAndCupcakes
South Capitol
Bakery & Café
108 22nd Ave SW, #6
Olympia, WA 98501
Now Accepting
New Patients
of All Ages
703 Lilly Road NE, Suite 201
Olympia, WA 98506
(360) 459.3400
Visit our website at:
www.southsoundfamilydentistry.com
The Power of Hope!
We
Hope is the leading indicator of success
in relationships, academics, and business.
Author Shane Lopez inspired
major support for the Museum's
Free Admissions Programs at
the Annual Imagine That! Breakfast
Drew Phillips Wins
"Great Friend to Kids" Award
Presented by:
Keynote Sponsor:
Hospitalit y Sponsor:
Major Sponsors:
Media Sponsors:
Cor por ate Sponsor s:
Anderson & Middleton Company
Alderbrook Resort & Spa, Anchor
Bank,
Armour Vickerma n, Art Hous
Capital Aeroporter, Coldwell Banke Design,
er Evergreen
Olympic Realt y, Confederated Tribe
s of the
Chehalis Reservation, Heritage
Olympia Federal Savings, Olympic Bank,
National
Forest, Port Blakely Tree Farms, Ram
Restaurant Group, Republic Mort blin
gage
Sout h Bay Press , Sout h Puget Soun ,
d
Community College & The Other Guys
On Nov. 21, Super Hero &
Museum board member
Drew Phillips, owner of Forma
Construction, was recognized
for his generous contributions
to strengthening education and
advancing the interests of children.
Capitol Florist and Aaron Barna Photo
graphy
our Leadership Circle As of 1/20/2014
Individual Leaders
Dr. Tony & Christie Agtarap
Ken & Nancy Anderson
Sam & Karen Armour
Stephen & Nancy Bean
Joe & Patty Belmonte
Dennis & Connie Bloom
Scott & Renae Bond
James & Linnea Bremner
Mike & Christine Brewer
Larry & Donna Brooke
Kristine & Andrew Brown
Jack & Luellen Charneski
John & Susan Clees
Walter & MaDawn Cunningham
Dr. Dan E. & Shelly Davidson
Monty Davis
Kim A. & Cindy Dinsmore
Mike & Sandi Drennon
Mike & Cheryl Duryea
Charles & Kimberly Ellwanger
Matt Ferrel & Dr. Bridget Sipher
David & Terri Fisher
Brian & Valerie Fluetsch
Fred & Mary Gentry
Jim & Mary Gibbons
Jim & Bobbe Haley
Thank you, generous field trip sponsors. Your support makes it possible
for thousands of Southwest Washington students to visit the Museum!
US Bank, The Goldberg Family Charitable Foundation,
Nisqually Indian Tribe Charitable Fund, Port Blakely Tree Farms,
Bank of America, Dolciani Halloran Foundation, and
Olympia Tumwater Foundation!
Brian & Barbara Vance
Roy & Sue Vickerman
Merv & Char Ward
John & Sally Warjone
Phil & Judy Weigand
Mike & Sherry Willie
Kyle & Jessica Winter
Robin Zukoski & Keith Buchholz
Corporate Leaders
Bean, Gentry, Wheeler & Peternell PLLC
Dr. Danny E. Davidson, DDS, PS
Forma Construction
Frost & Company, PS
Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program
Joseph Y. De Jesus, DDS, PS
Olympia Federal Savings
Owens Davies Fristoe Taylor & Schultz, P.S.
Port Blakely Tree Farms
SiteCrafting, Inc.
South Sound Family Dentistry LLC
Sunset Air
Thurston-Mason Counties Dental Society
USANA Associates / Bunn Enterprises
Washington State Auto Dealers Association
In honor of Ed McCarroll
Yellow Book USA
Thank you Corporate Members As of 1/20/2014
VIP
Abby’s Cookies & Cupcakes
Budd Bay Promotions and Apparel
Howard’s Prestige Cleaners
CEO
Aaron Barna Photography
Elyse’s Catering, Inc.
L&E Bottling
Wagner’s European Bakery & Cafe
— Nathaniel, a sponsored field trip student
Ralph & Nancy Munro
Dr. Blake & April Murden
Rick & Pam Panowicz
Dennis H. & Joan Peterson
Drew & Kylie Phillips
Mick Phillips & Marisa Wulff
Andrew & Lauren Pitman
Marvin & Mary-Lynne Reiner
Donald V. Rhodes
Rob & Helena Rice
Kevin & Andrea Rigg
Stan Robinson
Dr. Craig & Deliah Rouse
Dr. Scott & Amy Rowley
Dr. Jay & Carla Rudd
Gary Schneider & Nancy Snyder
Richard & Laurel Seaman
Clara Shin
Dave Smith & Edie Harding
Drs. Scott & Sheila Smitherman
Scott & Colleen Spinharney
Court Stanley & Kelly Zuck-Stanley
Ed & Lasha Steinweg
Leland “Skip” & Gloria Strait
Richard & Hope Stroble
Jon Thompson &
Amy Thompson-Emerson
Nixon Handy & Paula Casey
Tom & Katia Healy
Steven Herppich & Jennifer Fellinger
Dr. Tom & Lisa Herrick
John & Katie Hurley
Bill & Pat Jacobs
Daryl & Judy Jensen
Brad & Krista Jurkovich
James & Chloe Kadel
Richard & Darla Krug
Dr. Calvin Kuo & Dr. Julia Anuras
Mark & Patty Layton
Bob & Teresa Leech
Tim & Vonna Madeley
Jamin & Amanda May
Cary McAdams-Hamilton
Tom & Angela McBride
Chris & Jocelyn McCabe
Ed & Patti McCarroll
Bill & Barbara McGregor
Drs. Trent & Mandi McKay
Mike & Vicki McKinnon
Dan & Jeny Meconi
Susan & Robert Meenk
Rick & Ellen Middleton
Debra Miles
Dr. Mike Mondress & Anne Wilson
Executive
JT Painting Company, LLC
Meconi’s Italian Subs
Pizza Time
Port Blakely Tree Farm
Quality Self Storage
South Sound Physical & Hand Therapy
Manager
Bearded Lady Food Company
Blossoming Dreams
Emergency Medical Training Assoc.
Holbrook, Inc.
Pardiman Productions
SoundView Advisors
South Sound Family Dentistry
Partner
Apex Mailing Service
Graphic Communications, Inc.
Pediatric Therapy Associates
The Phoenix Rising School
Sunset Air
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e8
Preschool OPEN HOUSE!
Early
Learning
Partner
Learn More About Our Award-Winning
Early Learning Program • March 5 • 5:30-7pm
Registration for 2014-15 opens Feb. 26-Mar. 4 for returning
families and Mar. 5 for new families. For more information,
call Reservations at (360) 956-0818 x103.
THE NEXT ADULT SWIM:
COSMONAUTS
april 11
6-9pm
& COCKTAILS
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US POSTAGE PAID
OLYMPIA, WA
PERMIT NO 575
414 Jefferson Street NE, Olympia, WA 98501
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reviewed nor approved the sponsoring organization or its program, personnel, and
activities announced in this flier. The sponsoring organization and participants agree to
protect, indemnify, and hold harmless the District, its board of directors, employees, and
agents, from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, expenses or rights of action, directly
or indirectly attributed to the organization, or its program, personnel, and activities.
Permission to distribute this flier should not be considered an endorsement or
recommendation of the program by the District.
Design Rockets • Touch Real Moon Rocks • Explore the Solar System
Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of the first human in space!
Adult Swim is a new adults-only series that mixes good food & drinks, music &
dancing, and playful science & art events at the Museum! Must be 21 or older.
For more info visit www.facebook.com/handsonadultswim.
Februa r y
Denta l He alt h Mo nth
, Sa turda ys:
Fre e Denta l Sc reenin
gs
Denta l-R ela ted Activ , 11a m-2p m &
itie s, 11a m- 3p m
Feb. 4: Parenting with Candyc
e Bollinger
7: Free Friday Night
8: Parents Night Out
8-15: Valentine’s Day Activities
11: Power Parenting
11: Richard Louv on “Wired to
Wild”, in Seattle
14: Homeschool Workshop: Prin
tmaking, 2:30-5pm
15: Special Night of Play for Fam
ilies with Autism
15-18: Presidents’ Day Activit
ies
17 & 18: Mid-Winter Camps
21: Homeschool Workshop: Prin
tmaking, 2:30-5pm
Friday Nights!
Ma rch
National Nutritio n Month, Saturda ys,
Eat Right Activit ies,11a m-3pm
Mar. 1: Cardboard Team Adventure Night
1 & 2: Dr. Seuss' Birthday Activities
4: Parenting with
Candyce Bollinger
5: Preschool Open House:
Register for 2014-15
Vi sit Us Ap ril 7-11 for
Sp ring Bre ak ! Da ily
7: Free Friday Night
Activ itie s, Sp ec ial
8: Parents Night Out
Guests & Grea t Ca
mp s.
11: Power Parenting
More info on line!
14: Homeschool Workshop:
Spo nso red by:
Physics of Toys, 2:30-5pm
14-16: St. Patrick’s Day Activities
21: Homeschool Workshop:
Physics of Toys, 2:30-5pm
29-April 6: Nano Days
April
STEM Activities
Ma ke Sp ace
Sponsore d by:
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am-3pm, & Sundays, 12-3pm
Create, design, and invent with fun tools and materials.
Feb. 1 & 2: Smiles Silkscreening
Feb. 7-9: MakeSpace Tools
Feb. 14-16: Painting with Floss & Toothbrushes
Feb. 21-23: Tooth Fairy Pillows
Feb. 28-Mar. 2: Food Silkscreening
Mar. 7-9: Fruit and Veggie Prints
Mar. 14-16: Silverware Sculpture &
Plates from Outer Space
Mar. 21-23: Plantable Paper
Mar. 28-30: Warhol Silkscreening
1ST FRIDAY OF
EACH MONTH
5-9PM
Activities
Sponsor:
Feb. 7: Dental Health Month
Mar. 7: Nutrition Month
Prehistoric Animal Teeth Fun with the Fruit Fairy
with Trevor Contreras
No pre-registration required.
PlayWise
EVERY FRIDAY, 10-11AM, 11:30AM-12:30PM
& FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS, 5-8PM
Sponsors: Saint Martin’s University, South Puget Sound Community College, The Evergreen State College
Develop in your role as your child’s first teacher. Check online for
weekly activities. Free with admission. No pre-registration required.
Parenting
1ST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH • 6-8PM
Great workshops with popular South Sound parent educator
Candyce Bollinger. Pre-registration required. $25 per family per
session. Childcare provided for children under 3 for $10 per child.
Feb. 4: Positive Discipline • Mar. 4: Resiliency
Power Parenting
In partnership with:
2 ND TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH • 6-8PM
Learn parenting tips while your kids enjoy staff supervised play in the
Museum. Pre-registration required. No fee. Childcare provided for
children under 3 for $10 per child.
Feb. 11: The Sensory Child • Mar. 11: Screen Time
Parents Night Out!
2 ND SATURDAY OF
EACH MONTH • 6-9:30PM
Let us watch the kids! They’ll enjoy activities, crafts, pizza and juice,
and play in the Museum. Children must be 4-10 years old.
Pre-registration required. Sign up online. Member: $25 per child,
$15 per sibling. Non-member: $30 per child, $25 per sibling.
Feb. 8: Valentine Making Extravaganza • Mar. 8: Sail Away