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www.eriechildrensmuseum.org
Vol. 18 • Issue 2• Fall 2013
Check It Out!
Check out our newsletter - it has a new name!
Inside – check out what's happening in Old Town | Check out the 2nd floor renovation progress
Check out our all-new Winter Break Programs and special events including Magical Breakfast with Santa
From the Director’s Desk
I just love Fall. It’s such a fun time of year. Leaves begin to turn
color, and we enjoy cooler temperatures. And even though
these changes mean a long winter is on the way, it’s exciting
because it means a change in our everyday routine. When
change occurs, new opportunities appear. I am proud to be the
new Executive Director of your expERIEnce Children’s Museum.
Some of you may remember me from the Erie Zoo, where
I served as Marketing and Event Coordinator for over
12 years. I’ve always enjoyed bringing my own children
to the Children’s Museum and am passionate about its
mission to provide a creative and interactive environment
where children experience learning… all while having fun.
So much has changed here over the past several months. If you have not renewed your membership
or haven’t been a member to the Museum, I encourage you to join. We’ve been updating you on Old
Town which is set to open this winter. Kids and parents alike are going to love strolling through Old
Town visiting the doctor's office, bank, delicatessen and more! This exhibit was made possible by
Dr. Richard and Janine Dreyfus, Northwest Savings Bank and Country Fair.
The next time you visit, you’ll notice changes to the second floor. The second floor renovation project
is almost complete with fresh new paint on the ceilings and walls, new carpeting and an interactive
new exhibit coming in January – thanks to the support of FMC Technologies. The Children’s Museum
has such a proud history in the Erie Community, and I look forward to an exciting future! It truly is an
exciting time for us.
Thanks for your continued support. We hope to see you soon!
Sincerely,
Ainslie Brosig
Ainslie Brosig
Executive Director
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THE MUSEUM WILL BE
Member
Appreciation Days
November 10th and 17th
DOORS OPEN at 12 NOON
ONE HOUR EARLY
FOR • MEMBERS • ONLY!
Bring a non-member friend!
They receive $10 off new memberships,
and you'll receive a gift-shop discount!!
Offer valid Member Appreciation Days only.
All-Inclusive
Birthday Party Package
The expERIEnce Children’s Museum
offers the perfect setting for your child's
next birthday party. We do all the work
so you can play! Parties include museum
admission, pizza, drink, treat bags,
special gift for the birthday child, use
of the birthday loft for two hours and
more. Call us today at 453-3743 for
details and to schedule your party!
CLOSED THANKSGIVING, November 28 CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY, December 24/25
Regular Museum Hours:
Closed Mondays | Tuesday – Saturday 10AM-4PM | Sundays 1PM-4PM
Thank You!
We’re so excited to announce that this year’s Erie Gives
was the most successful to date for the expERIEnce Children’s
Museum. Through the 12 hours of giving power, over $5,000
was raised! We cannot thank all of our donors enough for
their continued generosity.
BOARD OF DIREC TORS
President
Ryan Brosius, CPA, CVA
Vice-President/
Treasurer
Scott Beilharz
Secretary
Brenda Sandberg
Jay Alberstadt, Esq.
John Bongiovanni
Jill Crable
Neal Devlin, Esq.
Jenny Weigold Geertson
Kelly Hetz
Jeffrey Johnson
James W. Martin, CFRE
Jennifer Mondi
Mark Raimy
MUSEUM STAFF
Executive Director
Ainslie Brosig
Development & Marketing
Manager
Danielle Randall
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needed art supplies. What a wonderful
John Bongiovanni, Rob Lowther,
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Matt Minnaugh CPA, and Tom Pakulski. surprise to receive 15 totes filled
brim with supplies! The Marsha Marsh
Over the summer, a team of golfers
Team also presented us a check for
representing Northwestern Mutual in the
$1,000 to help us with educational
Erie Insurance Charity Golf Challenge, raised
programming.
nearly $3,000 for the Museum.
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renovations
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interactive
We are anxiously awaiting the opening of our
exhibit.
OLD TOWN exhibit. Final preparations are being
made to the delicatessen and bank, and we look
forward to sharing it with all of you during our
Old Town celebration. Look for an announcement
on our Facebook page soon!
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What's Coming
HALLOWEEN HULLABALOO
Magical
Sat. October 26th 10am-4pm
Wear your costume!
Put on your costumes and join us for our not so
spooky Halloween celebration. Featuring a Birds
of Prey show from Tamarak, Freaky Face Painting
by Taradoodles, Brett Fallon Dance party and
Halloween activities for all ages.
OPEN STUDIO Wednesdays
(10:30am-2:30pm)
Join us every Wednesday through December 18
for Open Studio. Each week, we’ll feature a different
technique to create art! We’ll supply the materials,
you provide the artistic talent! Kids can take their
masterpiece home or leave it for the museum to
display in the snack room. Open studio is free with
a paid admission or museum membership.
Oct 23 Hand Trace Animals • Oct 30 Spider Wreath
Nov 6 Yarn Painting • Nov 13 Salt Painting
Nov 20 Simon Says Drawing • Nov 27 Marble Painting
Dec 4 Button Art • Dec 11 Handprint Dangle Art
Dec 18 Spray Bottle Painting
Noon Year's Eve
Tuesday, December 31 (10am-4pm)
Sponsored by Chick-fil-A
Don’t miss this fun event that allows the whole family
to ring in the new year together! Activities include an
apple juice toast and disco ball drop at 12 noon and 2 pm.
Gifts Galore!
Sat. Dec. 7, 14, 21
8:30-10:30am
Sun. Dec. 8, 15
10am-12pm
Santa Claus is coming
to town, and he is
stopping by the
Children’s Museum
to visit with all of you!
You’ll enjoy a delicious breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes,
danishes, juice, coffee and more from Franco’s Café. Then,
enjoy the Magic of Cliff Hopkins & Kelly as they present a
magic show for the whole family. We’ll have ornament
making – 1 for you to take home and 1 to be displayed on
the Museum tree. Visit with the big guy himself and get your
picture taken. Don't wait! Make your reservation today.
Sessions are limited to 65 people per session.
Please call the Museum to make your reservation.
$10 members | $12 non-members
Children 1 or younger free.
Must pay at time of reservation.
Sponsored by Sam's Club and Franco's Café
WINTER BREAK PROGRAMS
Friday, November 29 – Special 3-Hour Program
Children love making special gifts for their loved ones. Bring
them to us while you do a little shopping of your own! They’ll
create wonderful gifts and a snack and drink will be provided.
Session 1: Ages 4-6 (9am-12 noon)
Session 2: Ages 7-11 (1-4pm)
$12 child member/ $14 non-member
Super Hero for a Day!
Saturday, November 30 – Special 3-Hour Program
This fun program gives kids the chance to become an ECM
Super Hero! They’ll make their own superhero badge, help solve
The Case of the Missing Teddy Bear, create a comic to take home
and more. A snack and drink are also included.
Session 1: Ages 4-6 (9-11am)
Session 2: Ages 7-11 (1-4pm)
$12 child member/ $14 non-member
Up, Up & Away
Friday, December 27
Learn many different folding
techniques to keep your paper
planes flying high! Participate in
“Flight School” to test and race the planes
and learn what keeps them in the air. The sky’s
the limit for the fun we’ll have in this class.
Session 1: Ages 4-6 (10-11:30am)
Session 2: Ages 7-11 (1-2:30pm)
$8 child member/ $10 non-member
A Day At The Beach
Monday, December 30
Bring your beach towel and join us for a day at the beach!
We’ll make a sand-art craft, play beach-themed games and
paint a suncatcher to take home!
Session 1: Ages 4-6 (10-11:30am)
Session 2: Ages 7-11 (1-2:30pm)
$8 child member/ $10 non-member
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WISH LIST
Crayola crayons and markers • Plastic bins • Hot glue
guns • New water paints • New Play-Doh • Colored
cardstock • Caligraphy pens • Stamp pads • Childsafety cabinet locks • Small Silicone cupcake pan •
Toaster oven • Art Canvas (all sizes) • Clorox wipes •
Tissues • Wal-Mart gift cards • Michael’s gift cards
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January 20 | Mon., February 17
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Breakfast with Santa program,
Hou we will open at NOON on Saturdays, December 7, 14 and 21
Plan Your
Museum
Visit
Hours
Closed Mondays
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 1pm-4pm
See front page for special seasonal hours
Admission
$6 per person
FRee to Museum members
and children under age two.
Group rates are available
www.eriechildrensmuseum.org
(814) 453-3743
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