[BCMA] Nanaimo Museum Press Release - Pro-D Day Activities

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Hello everyone,

 

Please find attached a press release for the Nanaimo Museum's
Professional Development (Pro-D) Day Activities! I have also pasted the
release below this message.

 

Thank you!

Becka

 

 

 

Becka Macdonald, Administrative Assistant

NANAIMO MUSEUM

100 Museum Way

Nanaimo, BC V9R 5J8

Phone: 250.753.1821

Website: nanaimomuseum.ca <http://www.nanaimomuseum.ca/> 

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NanaimoMuseum

 

 

September 12, 2012

 

For Immediate Release

 

Children's Activities at the Nanaimo Museum for Pro D Days

 

Nanaimo-The hallways in local schools may be quiet during teacher
professional development days in October but the museum will be bustling
with activity.  The Nanaimo Museum is offering two new drop-in workshops
for children and their families on Oct. 1 and 19 from 1pm-4pm.  The
first workshop includes hands-on activities with a train theme and the
second workshop is inspired by the museum's feature exhibit on fabric
art.

 

The new workshops build on the success of similar workshops during
spring break.  "More families visit the museum on professional
development days," says Aimee Greenaway, Program and Volunteer
Coordinator.  "The workshops have fun activities that will keep children
engaged with the added bonus of teaching them about their community."
The activities are designed for children ages 5-12 years.  Families can
participate in the activities on an ongoing basis from 1pm to 4pm so
pre-registration is not necessary.  Caregivers must be present to
supervise children at all times.

 

The Coal Trains workshop on Monday, October 1 provides the unique
opportunity for children to have an up-close look at the steam
locomotive in Piper Park.  Activities such as making engineer hats will
take place inside the museum's gallery, just a two minute walk away from
the park.  The Fabric Art for Kids workshop on Friday, October 19
features no-sew projects like making a letter wall hanging or a
Halloween treat bag.

 

For more information about the October workshops please contact Aimee
Greenaway at program at nanaimomuseum.ca or 250 753-1821.  The museum is
open Monday to Saturday from 10am-5pm.  The feature exhibit from
September to December is Spirit of Life by acclaimed fabric artist
Cecile Jacobs.

 

 

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Contact person:

Aimee Greenaway

Program and Volunteer Coordinator

250 753-1821

program at nanaimomuseum.ca

 

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