The Bishops’ Fund for Children annual 5K for Kids is just over a week away on May 18 at Webster Hill Elementary School in West Hartford. One of the Bishops’ Fund’s annual fundraisers, the day consists of a run/walk 5K and children’s field day. This all ages fun road race benefits local children in need, so consider helping by walking, running, pledging or volunteering.
Museum Children Free Week at White Memorial
January 12 – 18, 2013
Courtesy of Mr. and Mrs. John Morosani in Memory of Remy Edmund Morosani. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
If you’ve never visited the fabulous nature museum at White Memorial, this is the perfect opportunity to bring your children or grandchildren to this unique treasure in the heart of Litchfield.
It’s KidsPlay!
Torrington’s children’s museum to give sneak previews
BY BRUNO MATARAZZO JR. REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN
It won’t be open until 2014, but a children’s museum that is under development here will provide sneak previews of what’s in store each Thursday in August.
From 5 to 9 p.m. during the remaining days of Main Street Marketplace, children and their parents will be able to come into the former bank building at 61 Main St. to play and interact with different stations.
“We want the kids to be able to come in and experience what we have here,” said Cathy Schmitz, who is co-chair of the conception preview committee for the children’s museum.
Friendly Hands Food Bank is collecting donations for students heading back to school.
The food pantry, where St. Michael’s delivers food donations each week, will be collecting backpacks and school items up until August 17.
Items being sought for the children are: backpacks, book bags, rulers, erasers, protractors, compasses, calculators, markers, colored pencils, three-ring binders, scissors, glue, pocket folders, spiral notebooks, lunch boxes, pencil sharpeners, five-subject notebooks, Trapper Keepers, book covers, pencil cases, pens and pencils.
Please bring your donations to the parish office during weekday hours, or bring to church on Sunday and put them with the food donations. Call Jo Ann Jaacks 860.567.4456 with any questions.
WEE DISCOVERERS
* Weekly storyhour series for preschoolers ages 4 and 5 featuring stories,
songs, and crafts.
* Meet in Museum but may go outdoors.
Session: Tuesdays – June 26, July 3, 10, 17, and 24
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fees: Members – $60.00; Non-members – $90.00
ATURE
ADVE TURERS
* Programs for children entering grades 1 and 2.
* Use insect repellent. Check for ticks.
* o sandals.
* Bring lunch, water bottle, and backpack.
All sessions focus on the interdependence of
living things, the variety in the natural world,
and the importance of recycling to minimize
our impact. Hands-on discoveries, games,
books, songs, and crafts help reinforce these
ideas.
Who’s Been in These Woods?
An investigation of different types of forest in
search of plant and animal inhabitants.
Session I: June 25 – 29
Session II: July 16 – 20
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fees: Members – $95 Non-members – $120
Merry Meadows and Peaceful Ponds
Discoveries in these two habitats are combined to
learn about field and water environments.
Session I: July 2 – 6, not July 4
Session II: July 23 – 27
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Session I: Members – $76 Non-members – $96
Session II: Members – $95 Non-members – $120
Critters & Creatures That Crawl
An in-depth look at insects and their relationship
to other living things as found in the woods,
meadow, and pond.
Session I: July 9 – 13
Session II: July 30 – August 3
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Fees: Members – $95 Non-members – $120
ATURAL HISTORY
EXPLORERS
* More in-depth all day programs for older children.
* Van used for transport on and off WMF property.
* Bring lunch, water bottle, and backpack.
* Wear appropriate outdoor clothing and insect
repellent.
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
FEES for Explorers I, Session II only (July 2 – 6, not 4)
Members – $108 Non -members – $128
FEES FOR ALL OTHER SESSIO S:
Members- $135 Non-members – $160
Explorers I – Fun adventures exploring habitats at
White Memorial and beyond. Activities include rock and
mineral collecting, investigating aquatic life, learning to
identify trees, birds, and other living things.
For children entering grades 3 and 4.
Session I: Forests, Feathers, & Garnets June 25—29
Session II: WMF’s Habitat Extravaganza July 2 – 6, not 4
Session III: Mountains, Rocks, & Water July 9 – 13
Explorers II – More advanced field discovery programs
involving more challenging hiking, collecting minerals,
climbing, and exploring for wildlife and plant life in area
forests, mountains, and wetlands.
For children entering grades 5 and 6.
Session I: Forests, Feathers, & Garnets July 16 – 20
Session II: Mountains, Rocks,& Water July 23 – 27
Explorers III – Natural history field experience
involving wildlife and plant observation, orienteering,
hiking, and biking (provide your own bike).
For children entering grades 7, 8 and 9.
Session: July 30 – August 3
Explorers IV – Similar to Explorers II Session II for
young people entering grades 4, 5 and 6.
Session : August 6 – 10
Email www.whitememorialcc.org for details.
Museum Children Free Week
June 8 – 14, 2012
In Memory of Louise W. Willson. Free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult.
Adventures in Early America
Dates: June 25-29
Time:10:00 am to noon
Location: Litchfield History Museum
Fee: $40 for members; $80 for non-members
Ages: 7 and up
Spend a week exploring life in early America! Participants will learn about Litchfield’s earliest residents, dress in period clothing, play colonial games, participate in an 1820s classroom, explore Litchfield’s special architecture, examine objects from our collection that were used at that time, and try their hand at the daily activities of these early residents. A snack will be provided.
American Girl Book Club–The Winter Edition
Date: Wednesday, December 7, 14, and 21
Time: 3:30–4:45pm
Location: Litchfield History Museum
Ages: 6 and up
Fee: $6 per session for members; $8 for non-members
Registration required.
The American Girl Book Club is back in time for the winter months! During the first three Wednesdays in December, join discussions about one of the American Girl holiday or winter stories. Then, the group will make a craft, play a game, or cook a food related to the story.
Here’s the schedule of stories:
December 7: Kirsten Snowbound!
December 14: Samantha’s Winter Party
December 21: Candlelight for Rebecca
Registration is required. Please email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org or call 860.567.4501.
November 9 – 15
Children Free Week at White Memorial Museum
In memory of Louise W. Willson, White Memorial’s Museum offers free admission to children ages twelve and under when accompanied by an adult November 9-15.
New Voices in Children’s Literature: Tassy Walden Awards
The Entry submission deadline for the New Voices in Children’s Literature: 12th Annual Tassy Walden Awards is February 3, 2012. Follow the link below for the guidelines and entry form. http://www.shorelinearts.org/pdf_docs/Tassy%20Entry%20Form%202012.pdf
This annual competition presented by the Shoreline Arts Alliance encourages and nurtures the creation of exceptional quality books for children by unpublished Connecticut writers and illustrators. An award of $250 is presented to the winners in each of five categories, as judged by publishing industry experts and at their discretion, including: Picture Book (text only), Illustrated Picture Book,Children’s Book Illustrator’s Portfolio, Middle Grade Novel and Young Adult/Teen Novel.
All submissions to the New Voices in Children’s Literature competition must adhere to Entry form requirements and are evaluated pursuant to children’s book publishing standards and guidelines in a two-tier process. Nationally recognized literary agents make an initial selection of submission finalists in each award category after which acclaimed editors determine awards.
New Voices in Children’s Literature: Tassy Walden Awards are judged on the basis of literary and/or artistic merit and quality. Awards are not for didactic intent or for popularity. In evaluating submissions, judges consider excellence achieved among the following areas:
For Writers: Establishment of the theme; plot development; character development; depiction of setting; suitability of material for a child audience; overall presentation, including clarity, accuracy and organization of material
For Illustrators: Artistic technique; ability to convey story, theme, characters, plot, information, setting and mood through pictures; suitability of style of illustration for a child audience.
For more information: 203-453-3890 or donita@shorelinearts.org
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