From bakken-announce@communityforum.net Wed Jun 4 15:49:14 2003 From: bakken-announce@communityforum.net (bakken-announce@communityforum.net) Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 10:49:14 -0500 Subject: [Bakken-announce] July Bakken E-News Message-ID: <5DA506BEDF13914488C4AFD6993F0A2A206466@theshadow.bakken1.local> Bakken e-newsletter is prepared monthly by The Bakken Museum. June's Content: SPECIAL EVENTS YOUTH PROGRAMS, classes & registration dates FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAYS special presenters & activities throughout June EXHIBITS, closing & opening=20 QUOTES ************************** SPECIAL EVENT: HARRY POTTER WIZARDS DAY Saturday, June 21st. 10am - 4pm Celebrate the release of J. K. Rowling's new book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, at The Bakken! Create Glowing Magic Wands! Check out Weird Wizard Creatures! Get "Sorted" with a Talking Sorting Hat! And Much More! ALL activities are included in the price of admission. For more information - click on the link below. http://www.thebakken.org/events/events.htm#HP *************************** YOUTH PROGRAMS: SUMMER DAY CAMP REGISTER NOW to explore the excitement and magic of science, engineering and invention in our electrifying summer camps! Explore exhibits - Investigate science - Engage in team games & challenges - Design & Build your own unique project or invention! Youth entering grades 4-6. =20 9am-4pm, Monday - Friday July 21 - 25 July 28 - Aug. 1 Aug. 11 - 15 Two special Girl Scouts Only camps - July 7-11 and Aug. 1-8. For details or to register, click on the link below: http://www.thebakken.org/education/summer-camp/info.htm **************************** JUNE FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAYS The Bakken celebrates "Global Science" throughout June. Transport yourself into different scientific times & cultures!=20 Every Saturday: Move a Monument with Muscles & Brains. Ponder how ancient cultures from all over the world have built all kinds of monuments and = structures.=20 Ax-Man Table: Experiment with batteries and wires to make motors run, light bulbs light up, buzzers beep! This activity is supported in part by Ax-Man Surplus stores.=20 Special Family Science Saturday activities include: June 7 Create your own compass and navigate through The Bakken's gardens! Hypatia's Astrolabe: Track objects in the sky with your own Astrolabe! June 14 Ancient Baghdad Battery: Learn about ancient batteries and explore with common ingredients and supplies to make a battery. June 21 Harry Potter Wizards Day Celebrate the release of J. K. Rowling's new book: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Fun activities & presentations all day! 15% OFF -Free Hat with Book Purchase - Limited Availability Presented in Partnership with: Creative Kid Stuff, The Bell Museum, St. Paul Como Park Zoo June 28 Create your own compass and navigate through The Bakken's gardens! Hypatia's Astrolabe: Track objects in the sky with your own Astrolabe!=20 For Details, click on the link below: http://www.thebakken.org/events/events.htm#Family July - Blooming Science - Explore our garden from the roots to the = aroma! **************************** EXHIBITS: CONTINUING Kids Invent - featuring ingenious inventions made by kids in The Bakken's education programs. The exhibit runs through = September 2003.=20 OPENING New Blooms - Student Work of the Minnesota School of Botanical Art = (MSBA) July 12 - September 2003 New Blooms will include a variety of media, including watercolor paintings, pen and ink and pencil illustrations of plants, created by = MSBA students. An opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 19 from = 2-4pm For exhibit information, click on the link below: http://www.thebakken.org/exhibits/exhibits.htm ***************************** The Bakken's 2002 Annual Report is complete. Find out about last years programs, our successes and plans for 2003! Click on the link below for a PDF version. http://www.thebakken.org/about-us/annual-report/2002/2002.pdf ***************************** Please visit our website for details and information on exhibits, = programs,=20 special events, driving directions, and much much more! http://www.thebakken.org ***************************** QUOTES Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good. -- Alice May Brock Turbulence is life force. It is opportunity. Let's love turbulence and use it for change. -- Ramsay Clark We go where our vision is. -- Joseph Murphy We are what we repeatedly do. -- Aristotle ************************** From bakken-announce@communityforum.net Thu Jun 19 17:08:57 2003 From: bakken-announce@communityforum.net (bakken-announce@communityforum.net) Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2003 12:08:57 -0500 Subject: [Bakken-announce] Wizards Day at The Bakken Museum! Message-ID: <5DA506BEDF13914488C4AFD6993F0A2A206519@theshadow.bakken1.local> Harry Potter Wizards Day at The Bakken Museum Join us for an exciting day of Magic and Fun! This Saturday June 21, 10am-4pm! Celebrate the release of the new J.K. Rowling book Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix with an exciting variety of activities and presenters. * Create Glowing Magic Wands * Make Magic Bags * Get "Sorted" with a Talking Sorting Hat * Check out Weird Wizard Creatures from the Bell Museum * Visit a REAL Owl from the Como Zoo (1-2pm) * Taste Electric Punch and decorate Owl Cookies * Plus Much More! All activities are included in the price of admission. No pre-registration required. For details, call 612-926-3878, ext. 219