What's
Happening at the UPCM?
Upcoming
Events
Second
Thursday Creativity Series
5:30-7:30
p.m. second Thursday of each month
Join
us for this fun series for preschool and elementary school-aged
children and caring adults. Each event features a different
theme along with a visiting artist. Stations will be set
up throughout the museum to encourage creativity through
hands-on activities. Included with admission or membership.
Second
Thursday: "Creating with Magic!"
July
10
Help us have fun with magic. There will be
magic tricks, magic crafts and magic fun. As
always, the event for pre-school and elementary-aged
kids
and
their families
runs from 5:30 until 7:30 and is free
with
admission or membership. Remember, Thursday
nights are Pizza Night at the museum and
you can call ahead to order a Dominos pizza
to enjoy during the event.
Each
weekday morning: Mr.
Jim's Toddler Clubhouse
Each
weekday at 11:00 a.m. enter Mr. Jim's
Toddler Clubhouse of fun activities.
Mr. Jim will offer a mix of developmentally
appropriate hands on activities for toddlers
and their care givers. Don't miss the
fun. The activities are free with admission
or membership and the program is supported
by Target.
Explainer
Training
Friday, August 1,
6-8 p.m.
Become
a part of our volunteer leadership program, The Explainers.
Training is open to all youths ages 8 to 18. Be a leader in the
Museum.
Learn how to handle the Museum's animals, help in the store
and more. Trainings are the first Friday of every month. Pizza
is served. A parent or caregiver must be present
from 7:30 to 8 p.m. For more details, call 226-3911 and ask
for Nheena or Jim. Program is FREE. Support is provided by Delta
Kappa Gamma Foundation, the Washnock Family, Fox Motors of Negaunee
and Fox Motors of Marquette
Dominos
Pizza Night
Every
Thursday. Order by 5:30 p.m. and eat just after
6. $4.50
per pizza plus tip. Pizza orders can also be
pre-arranged by calling 226-3911.
School of Rock
Friday,
July 11, 6-8
Join Bobby Hayes and his young students for live
music. You can use the instruments too!
Ectothermic Thursdays
Every Thursday. Slither on in to the museum
for Ectothermic Thursdays. Experts
will have all of our reptilian friends out
for up close and personal visits from 3:30
until 5 p.m.. Come see
geckos, chameleons, bearded dragons, boa
constrictors and more.
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