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For additional information, contact Imagine Children’s Museum at 425/258-1006 • www.ImagineCM.org

Winter 2020

Discover the fun of Engineering!11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

S a t u r d a y , J a n u a r y 1 8 - Nature’s Engineers Beaver dams, bird nests, spider webs

S a t u r d a y , F e b r u a r y 1 5 - Mechanical Engineering

Take apar t and look inside

S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 2 1 - Civil/Structural Engineering Bridge building challenge

Fluke Corporation

• Buck & Elizabeth Variety Show• Science & Fireworks Demonstration

• “We Are Family” Caricatures • Party Hat-Palooza • Zero & Somebuddy Face Painting & Balloon Twisting

• Glow in the Dark Bowling & more!• Grand Finale Ball Drop at 9:00 p.m.

Members: $10.00 per person / Non-members $15.00 per personTicket prices increase at the door - Get your tickets early!

Museum Members: Your ADVANCE PURCHASE tickets also include admission to a

special magic show presented by Hieronymus Payne

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

No member event tick

PLUS ...

Pre-registration is requiredTicket required for each guest.

** This is a family event, all children must be accompanied by an adult.

2020Tuesday, December 31, 2019 • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

ets will be sold the day of the event.

Friday, February 215:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Sponsored in part by the Snohomish County Dental Society, Snohomish County Dental Foundation and Arcora Foundation

Tooth •Apolooza

January 17 • February 21 • March 20Bring your family, friends and neighbors for some great FUN!

rd Friday of each month5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

3

admission nights

Sponsored in part by:Elizabeth Foundation

Union Bank

Walmart

North Clinic

Register online at www.ImagineCM.org/NewYearsEve

REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/grandfamilies

• Experience the interactive play of exhibits• Play during a less crowded time• Children 1-12 years old• Make connections and network with other GRANDfamilies

Sponsored in part by:

Exclusive Museum time for grandparents and the grandchildren

they are raising full timeJan. 5 • Feb 2. • Mar. 1

9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

FREE

Sign up for ... It is where you get important details about our events, special happenings,

programs, closures and MORE! Sign up for enews at www.ImagineCM.org

e•news!

Check www.ImagineCM.org for times!

Clip and hang ourcalendar on your bulletin board.

3 MONTHSAT-A-GLANCE!

Thursdays & Sundays: Playing with Musicwww.ImagineCM.org

In the

event of inclement weather or emergencies

...

Jumpin’ Jacks & Super SnacksSaturday, Jan. 11 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.• Heart Beat Corner • Hop Scotch Challenge • Humpty Dumpty Obstacle Course • Tumble & Flip in the Gymnastics Zone

DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve NIGHTTIME Party

JANUARY Toddler Time/Preschool Explorers

Series 1: Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30

1 New Year’s Day Museum is CLOSED 2 Museum is OPEN 2 Clay Days 3 A-HA Art and History Adventures 3/4/5 Science Sleuths - Catapults and Levers 4 Celebrate Our World - Mexico 5 GRANDfamilies 7 Art Studio Spotlight 11 Jumpin’ Jacks & Super Snacks 12 Art Rocks! 15 Be a Watershed Detective 16 Cartoon Corner 17 Movin’ and Groovin’ 17 Free Admission Night 18 -engineers - Nature’s Engineers 19 Clay Days 19 Sensory Time 20 Art Rocks! 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Museum is OPEN 22 Art Rocks! 24 Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time 24 A-HA Art and History Adventures 25 Fred Wong - Chinese Calligrapher 30 Art Rocks!

FEBRUARY Toddler Time/Preschool Explorers Series 2: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27

2 GRANDfamilies 2 Art Rocks! 5 Art Studio Spotlight 7 Art Rocks!7/8/9 Science Sleuths - Forensic Science 8 Celebrate Our World - China 8 LQ Lion Dance Troup - Lion Dance Performance 9 Clay Days 13 Art Rocks! 15 -engineers - Mechanical Engineering 16 Sensory Time 16 A-HA Art and History Adventures 17 Presidents’ Day - Museum is OPEN 17 Art Rocks! 20 Cartoon Corner 21 Movin’ and Groovin’ 21 Free Admission Night 21 Tooth•Apolooza 21 Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time 26 A-HA Art and History Adventures 29 Clay Days 29 Leap into Science

MARCH Toddler Time/Preschool Explorers

Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26

1 GRANDfamilies 3 A-HA Art and History Adventures 6/7/8 Science Sleuths - See It to Believe It 6 Clay Days 7 Celebrate Our World - Scotland 7 Art Studio Spotlight 12 Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time 15 Sensory Time 15 A-HA Art and History Adventures 17 Art Rocks! 19 Cartoon Corner 20 Movin’ and Groovin’ 20 Free Admission Night 21 Clan Heather Dancers 21 -engineers - Civil/Structural Engineering 25 Art Rocks! 26 Clay Days 28 Art Rocks! 31 Art Rocks!

Purple Dates – Free w/admission Red Dates – Fee Applies Green Dates – FREE

All Day in the Art StudioArt and H istory AdventuresArt and H istory AdventuresAA --haha

Friday, January 3 Patent of the Drinking Straw (1888)Straw Art Sculptures• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Friday, January 24Anniversary of the Word Robot (1921)

Robot-tastic Creations • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Sunday, February 16George Washington Gale Ferris Jr (1859)Ferris Wheel Structures• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Wednesday, February 26 1st Edition of Newsweek Magazine (1935)

Magazine/News Print Collages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •Tuesday, March 3Dr. Seuss Birthday (1904)Seussical Story Books• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Sunday, March 15

Michelangelo’s Birthday (1475)Paint Like Michelangelo

... we will post all schedule changes and vital information to the home page on our website, Facebook and Twitter

Ages: 15 months - 36 months 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Held once per week for one hour. Each series is four weeks.

A fun-filled, play-based program where both adult and child can explore, create

and discover together!

Series 1: Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 Series 2: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26

Members: $30 / Non-members: $50 per adult-child pair Price for adult-child pair is per series

REGISTER ONLINE at

www.ImagineCM.org/toddlertimeQuestions? Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 or email Reservations@ImagineCM.org

Preschool Explorers

Held once per week for one hour. Each series is four weeks.

An adult/child play-based program that incorporates music, movement, language,

science and art. Have FUN while preparing your child for school.

Series 1: Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 Series 2: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27Series 3: Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26

Members: $30 / Non-members: $50 per adult-child pair Price for adult-child pair is per series

Ages: 3 - 4 years 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/preschoolexplorers

Questions? Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 or email Reservations@ImagineCM.org

2:30 - 4:30 p.m.Pre-registration required.

Friday, Jan. 3 • Saturday, Jan. 4 • Sunday, Jan 5 Catapults and Levers: Design simple machines to launch high-flying projectiles

Friday, Feb. 7 • Saturday, Feb. 8 • Sunday, Feb. 9 Forensic Science: How can we use science to solve crimes?

Friday, Mar. 6 • Saturday, Mar. 7 • Sunday, Mar. 8See It to Believe It: Discover the science behind optical illusions

Minimum enrollment: 10 students Members: $15 per child per day

Non-members: $20 per child per day Discount available for registering

for multiple classes.

Psst! Youth group and after school coordinators: Did you know we can bring Science Sleuths to your site?

Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 for available topics and more information. May be eligible for Title I funding.

Ages 6-12

REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/sciencesleuths Questions? Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012 or email Reservations@ImagineCM.org

FREE with Museum Admission

Join us twice each week forinteractive story times.Hear a classic story or

discover a new favorite.

Tuesdays: 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Sundays: 2:00 pm ¡En español!

StoryTimes Global Adventures

Enjoy a �ory and activity related to a country or culture.

Tuesday TalesLi�en to a �ory and then visit the Art Studio to create a ma�erpiece.

Stories AliveThe audience becomes part of the �ory.

Experience ScienceParticipate in hands-on science that relates to the �ory of the week.

Leemos Juntos - Let’s Read TogetherEnjoy a Spanish language �ory time featuring a modern or traditional �ory book.

Sponsored in part by

See website for story time information and dates

Saturdays & Sundays: Rad Science

Art Studio SpotlightArt Studio SpotlightArtists and their InventionsArtists and their Inventions All day in the Art Studio

Tuesday, Jan. 7 - Abstract Art

Wednesday, Feb. 5 - Whimsical Art Thursday, Mar. 12 - Optical Art

Sundays: Leemos Juntos - Let’s Read Together

Thursday, January 2Sunday, January 19 Sunday, February 9Saturday, February 29Friday, March 6Thursday, March 26

Clay Days in the Art Studio

Cartoon CornerCartoon CornerIn the Art Studio 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 16Thursday, February 20

Thursday, March 19

Kids-only science and math program! Explore, investigate and discover in these hands-on science and

math classes. Each unique session provides opportunities for inquiry-based projects, experiments and take-home ideas.

NEW! Friday, Saturday or Sunday class options(Each class session is identical – sign up for only one per weekend)

Sensory Time

Jan. 19 • Feb. 16 • Mar 15

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

• Children ages 1-12* (parents, siblings & grandparents too!)• Social stories, noise canceling headphones, sunglasses & sensory balls available• Enjoy a safe & understanding environment• Play during a quieter, less crowded time• Make connections & network with families* Chronological age applies

Registration is Required

REGISTER ONLINE at www.ImagineCM.org/inclusion

Exclusive Museum time for children with autism spectrum or sensory processing

disorders & their families:

3rd Sunday of each month

FREE

Sponsored in part by Providence General Foundation

Drop-in Activities: Saturdays: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.Sundays: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

On-stage Demos: Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Free with Museum Admission

If it’s spinning, sparking, bouncing,

bubbling, flying or flaming ... it must be RAD SCIENCE! Amazing science and engineering for the whole family.

R A SC EN E

See website for a schedule of upcoming activities and demos.

January 17 • February 21 • March 206:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Jugando con Música Join us for an exciting bilingual (English and

Spanish) music program for kids and families. Dance, sing and play musical instruments while developing learning readiness skills.

FREE with admission Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.Sundays 12:00 & 1:00 p.m.

Bring Playing with Music to your school, daycare or party! Call 425/258-1006, Ext. 1012

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Friday, January 24

Friday, February 21 Friday, March 13

Tumbling, Flipping, Twirling Time

with Little Gym of Everett

All Day in the Art Studio

Mexico - Saturday, January 4 China - Saturday, February 8 Scotland - Saturday, March 7

Sponsored in part byHazel Miller Foundation

Fred Wong - Chinese Calligrapher

Saturday, January 25

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.e

LQ Lion Dance Troup Chinese Lion Dance

Sunday, February 8

1:00 p.m. performancee

Join in a Scottish dance with the Clan Heather Dancers

Saturday, March 21 1:00 p.m. performance

Sponsored by

Tuesdays: Story TimeWonderful Winter Fun

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Imagine Children’s Museum is forever grateful to the people who are not always seen, but are always appreciated. Those whose generous support of funds, time and energy continue to allow us to make the fun happen both here inside and outside of our building, including the outreach and services we provide in schools, youth centers and other organizations.

In 2020, we celebrate YOU, and would also like to give a special shout out to the members on our Volunteer Board of Directors who continue to lead and guide us into the future including:

Warmest wishes for a happy, healthy AND fun 2020!Sincerely,Nancy Johnson, Executive Director

Alaska AirlinesBoston Financial Investment Management

CP|H Consultants

Klein Honda Kosnik EngineeringKulits Orthodontics

McKinstryPerkins Coie LLC

Pignataro VolkswagenProliance Spine Surgeons of Puget Sound

Quantum Consulting EngineersRA Investment Properties, LLC

Dr. Steve SherSea-Dog Line

The Boeing CompanyThiele Law Firm, PLLC

Trident SeafoodsWerner O'Meara & Company

Thank you to our

Lead Supporters

Ga�ney Construction

For additional information, contact Imagine Children’s Museum at 425/258-1006 • www.ImagineCM.org

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS

MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN: Monday, December 23 (Winter Break)Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve)

Thursday, December 26 (Day after Christmas)Monday, December 30 (Winter Break)

Tuesday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve)Thursday, January 2 (Day after New Year’s Day)Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King Jr Day)

Monday, February 17 (Presidents’ Day)

MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED:Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day)

Wednesday, January 1 (New Year’s Day)

Saturday, February 29 • 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Activities free with Museum admission.

Leap Into ScienceLeap Into ScienceCelebrate Leap into Science Week with hands-on activities and storybooks all about WIND and AIR.

Sunday, January 12 Polar Bear Project Monday, January 20 MLK Mural Project Wednesday, January 22 No Melt Snowman Project

Thursday, January 30 Time Capsule Project

Tuesday, March 17 Leprechaun Trap Project Wednesday, March 25 Spring Showers Project

Saturday, March 28 Rainbow Project

Tuesday, March 31 Smorgasboard Art Project

The Art Studio is open during most Museum hours, although we may close from time to time for a special activity or as a result of staff needs.

MarchMarchJanuaryJanuaryVisit our Art Studio and see why “Art Rocks!” at ICM!

These fun activities are FREE with the price of Museum admission:

Art Rocks!Art Rocks!

Sunday, February 2 Groundhog Day Project Friday, February 7 Paper Airplane Making Project Thursday, February 13 Project Valentine

Monday, February 17 Presidents’ Day Project

FebruaryFebruary

Donor Tips!• Ask your employer if they have a

matching program – potentially

doubling your gift.

• Designate the Museum as the recipient

of your workplace, United Way or other

employee giving program.

• For more information, please contact

Nancy Jonhson at 425/258-1006, Ext.

1013 or email NancyJ@ImagineCM.org.

Birthdays at Imagine are FUNTASTIC! And you don’t have to

worry about the weather!

Daytime or after-hours available

To book your child’s party today or for more information visit

www.ImagineCM.org/birthdays

THANKS TO OUR NEWSLETTER SPONSOR

For more information on becoming a newsletter sponsor contact 425/478-2051

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Our Museum Store is stocked with oodles of kid-loving, parent-pleasing,

award-winning treasures!

Museum Store

Stumped about what to get? • Our staff can help you find the perfect gift. • Gift cards are also a great option!

• The Museum Store is open during regular Museum hours. • Imagine members receive a 10% discount.

Admission is not required to shop the Museum Store.

Dr. Clay WertheimerPresident

Diana Ortega1st Vice President

Falicia F. Green2nd Vice President

Peter SontraSecretary

Robert MarionTreasurer

Mary French

Rachele Horner

David Ratliff

Steve Schmutz

Lori Schlindwein

Nancy VanHorn

Kevin Ylvisaker

Dr. Kristen Missall

Shannon O’Kelley

Dr. James R. Alberts Benjamin Boyle

Sarah Buhl

Adam Clark

Patty DeGroodt

Sarah Duncan