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Sunday February 20, 2011

SIDEWALK ASTRONOMY TELESCOPE VIEWINGS
Join NASA Solar System Ambassador Jerry Garner for this free telescope viewing session!!
Time: 2:00 PM Location: Justs outside Museum on 2nd Street!

Monday February 28, 2011

Spit Whittler's Knife Swap
Time: 6:00 PM Location: River View Room

Tuesday March 8, 2011

BPI
Time: 6:00 PM Location: River View Room

Tuesday March 8, 2011

ROOT
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Museum Lobby

Tuesday March 8, 2011

United Freedom Makers
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Thursday March 10, 2011

Citizens for Good Government
Time: 6:30 PM Location: River View Room

Monday March 14, 2011

World PI Day Museum Fundraiser with Pizza By The Guy
Celebrate World Pi Day at Pizza By the Guy and Raise Money for the Museum of Science and History! On Monday, March 14, beginning with Lunch @ 11:00 am all the way to closing @ 10:00 pm, you can Dine-in, have Carry-out or Delivery or your food from Pizza By The Guy and 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Museum of Science and History! LOCATIONS: Pizza By The Guy, 3115 Commonwealth Court # A1, Owensboro, KY 42303, 686-8603 Pizza By The Guy , 1915 W Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301, 685-4694 View the Pizza By The Guy menu @ www.pizzabytheguy.net It's also a great way to encourage math skills during your family meal! Visit http://www.piday.org to learn more about PI Day! Thank you, Pizza by the Guy! And thank you to all our patrons!
Time: 11:00 AM -10:00PM Location: Both Pizza By The Guy Locations

Monday March 14, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Monday March 14, 2011

Adventures in Agriculture Show in Celebration of World Pi Day!
Join Chef Parmesana and Derby the Talking Horse for an exciting and hilarious journey as they show you how to make a pizza! What's the first ingredient? Visit our shows at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to find out!! After the shows, wonder through 12 hands-on activity stations that include learning how to milk a cow, finding out what it's like to operate a farm, a soil testing station where YOU get to be the scientist, learning how to grind wheat the old-fashioned way or even get a personal print-out of your own food pyramid! These shows are open to both walk-in visitors and pre-scheduled tours! A great opportunity for home school groups! For more information about this program, please visit our special website: http://www.kyagadventures.com! INFO FOR HOME SCHOOL GROUPS: Please call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Ron Mayhew or Cheryl Bersaglia to schedule your visit
Time: 11:00 AM -1:00PM Location: Museum's 1st and 2nd Floors

Sunday March 20, 2011

Sidewalk Astronomy
Meet with NASA Solar System Ambassador Jerry Garner for  "Our Sun - A Star!" solar observing. See the sun through a special telescope.   In case of inclement weather,..."Astronomy - An Historical Perspective." This presentation will support National Science Education Standards (NSES)/National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Standards (NCTM) and should, therefore, be suitable for home schooled students.
Time: 2:00 PM -3:00PM Location: Museum Lobby

Tuesday March 22, 2011

Daughters of the American Revolution
Time: 10:00 AM Location: DAR

Monday March 28, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Monday March 28, 2011

Spit Whittler's Knife Swap
Time: 6:00 PM Location: River View Room

Monday March 28, 2011

Owensboro Photography Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: DAR

Monday April 4, 2011

In Like a Lion
Join Channel 14 Meterologist Jeff Lyons for "In Like a Lion", a look at Spring Weather. Jeff will talk about cloud formations, wind, dangerous weather and how to be prepared for it.
Time: 1:00 PM -2:30PM Location: River Heritage Gallery

Monday April 4, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Tuesday April 5, 2011

How Sweet it is to be a Bee!
Meet Carol Mark of the Green Valley Beekeepers, and learn all about bees. Sing a bee song, hear bee stories and learn bee facts....and finally.....taste some delicious varieties of genuine bee-made honey!   Thanks Carol!!
Time: 10:30 AM Location: River Heritage Gallery

Tuesday April 5, 2011

Mask Making with Meagan Williams!
Artist Meagan Williams will lead a "Mask Making" activity. Guests can make their very own BIRD or BEE mask to take home, while learning more about these amazing animals!   Thanks Meagan!!
Time: 11:15 AM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor RiverHeritage Gallery

Wednesday April 6, 2011

Gardening for Kids
 Meet Meredith Hall from the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, and learn all about how to start and care for your own vegetable and herb garden. Take home a peat pot to get you started!
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor RiverHeritage Gallery

Wednesday April 6, 2011

Green Smoothies
 Meet naturalist Richard Ogilvy and learn how to make delicious and nutritious green smoothies with combinations of fruits, veggies and herbs you can grow in your own backyard garden! Sample various recipes while you are here!
Time: 2:00 PM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor RiverHeritage Gallery

Saturday April 9, 2011

Fun with the TWO Drama Club
Join the TWO Youth Drama Club as their special guest and participant in thier April session. Learn theatre games, have fun and get tips from real live actors!
Time: 12:00 PM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor RiverHeritage Gallery

Tuesday April 12, 2011

ROOT
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Museum Lobby

Tuesday April 12, 2011

United Freedom Makers
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Tuesday April 12, 2011

SCA
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Biotech Lab

Monday April 25, 2011

Owensboro Photography Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: DAR

Tuesday April 26, 2011

Civil Service Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: River View Room

Tuesday April 26, 2011

SCA
Time: 7:00 PM Location: DAR

Tuesday April 26, 2011

Daughters of the American Revolution
Time: 10:00 AM Location: DAR

Monday May 2, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Monday May 9, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Tuesday May 10, 2011

BPI
Time: 6:00 PM Location: River View Room

Tuesday May 10, 2011

ROOT
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Museum Lobby

Tuesday May 10, 2011

United Freedom Makers
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Tuesday May 10, 2011

SCA
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Biotech Lab

Tuesday May 10, 2011

Antique Auto Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: DAR

Thursday May 12, 2011

Citizens for Good Government
Time: 6:30 PM Location: River View Room

Thursday May 12, 2011

Water Garden Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: DAR

Monday May 16, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Monday May 23, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Monday May 23, 2011

Spit Whittler's Knife Swap
Time: 6:00 PM Location: River View Room

Monday May 23, 2011

Owensboro Photography Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: DAR

Tuesday May 24, 2011

Civil Service Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: River View Room

Tuesday May 24, 2011

SCA
Time: 7:00 PM Location: DAR

Tuesday May 24, 2011

Daughters of the American Revolution
Time: 10:00 AM Location: DAR

Monday May 30, 2011

THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED IN HONOR OF MEMORIAL DAY
We will re-open on Tuesday, May 31 @ 10:00 a.m.

Thursday June 2, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
Today's Menu Ham on Bun, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Thursday June 2, 2011

The Magic of Matt Grisham
Time: 10:30 AM -12:00AM Location: Mammoth Lobby

Friday June 3, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Cheeseburger, Pickle Chips, Chips, Fruit Cup, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Friday June 3, 2011

Our Miniature World
Join Museum Educator Todd Reynolds to discover a microscopic world that lives all around us!
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00AM Location: Mammoth Gallery

Monday June 6, 2011

Kids in the Kitchen
Junior League's Kids in the Kitchen program exists to teach and distribute materials regarding easy exercises for kids, tips on nutrition, and recipes for healthy meals and snacks that can be prepared at home. Summer Sessions are scheduled for every Monday starting June 6th - August 1 at the Owensboro Area Museum of Science and History.  We will have hands on food demonstrations creating healthy and exciting snacks, fun exercises that kids can take part in, and other activities related to overall good health. Presented by the Junior League, and BB&T.
Time: 11:30 AM Location: Mammoth Lobby

Monday June 6, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Monday June 6, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Corn Dog, Carrots with Dip, Fruit Cup, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Monday June 6, 2011

MYSTERY AT BUDDING BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP
A part of the Budding Biotech Program, a partnership between the Museum of Science and HIstory and the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, this is a summer camp for 9-11 year olds. Students must be pre-registered to participate.
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00AM Location: Today's Location is Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens

Tuesday June 7, 2011

Fun With Music
Join Kentucky Wesleyan College Professor and World Renown Pianist Dr Diane Earle as we have fun with music, learning how a variety of musical instruments work, and how they sound.
Time: 10:30 AM -11:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby

Tuesday June 7, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Turkey Sandwich, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Milk
Time: 10:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Tuesday June 7, 2011

MYSTERY AT BUDDING BIOTECH SUMMER CAMLP
A part of the Budding Biotech Program, a partnership between the Museum of Science and History and the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, this is a summer camp for 9-11 year olds. Students must be pre-registered to participate.
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00AM Location: TODAY'S LOCATION IS THE MUSEUM'S BIOTECH LAB

Wednesday June 8, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Submarine, Vegetable Medley, Fruit Cup, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Wednesday June 8, 2011

MYSTERY AT BUDDING BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP
A part of the Budding Biotech Program, a partnership between the Museum of Science and History and the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, this is a summer camp for 9-11 year olds. Students must be pre-registered to participate.
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00AM Location: TODAY'S LOCATION IF THE WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDENS

Thursday June 9, 2011

Water Garden Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: DAR

Thursday June 9, 2011

Citizens for Good Government
Time: 6:30 PM Location: River View Room

Thursday June 9, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Bologna & Cheese, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Thursday June 9, 2011

MYSTERY AT BUDDING BIOTECH SUMMER CAMP
A part of the Budding Biotech Program, a partnership between the Museum of Science and History and the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, this is a summer camp for 9-11 year olds. Students must be pre-registered to participate.
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00AM Location: TODAY'S DROP OFF AND PICK UP IS THE WESTERN KENTUCKY BOTANICAL GARDEN - MYSTERY FIELD TRIP

Friday June 10, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Hamburger, Pickle Chips, Chips, Fruit Cup, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Friday June 10, 2011

MYSTERY AT BUDDING BIOTECH SUMMER CAMLP
A part of the Budding Biotech Program, a partnership between the Museum of Science and History and the Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens, this is a summer camp for 9-11 year olds. Students must be pre-registered to participate.
Time: 9:00 AM -12:00AM Location: TODAY'S LOCATION IS THE MUSEUM'S BIOTECH LAB - WILL YOU SOLVE THE MYSTERY???

Monday June 13, 2011

Liberty Book Club
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Monday June 13, 2011

Kids in the Kitchen
Join us on Monday, June 13 for Kid’s Zumba, a combination of fun & fitness! Introduce the world of Latin & International rhythms to your children while they are moving and grooving!  We will also have a great lesson about healthy eating with the help of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle.
Time: 11:30 AM Location: Mammoth Lobby

Monday June 13, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU McRib, Carrots with Dip, Fruit Cup, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Tuesday June 14, 2011

BPI
Time: 6:00 PM Location: River View Room

Tuesday June 14, 2011

ROOT
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Museum Lobby

Tuesday June 14, 2011

United Freedom Makers
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Ford Center

Tuesday June 14, 2011

SCA
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Biotech Lab

Tuesday June 14, 2011

Antique Auto Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: DAR

Tuesday June 14, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Peanut Butter & Jelly, Juice, Fresh Fruit, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.

Wednesday June 15, 2011

Barnyard Petting Zoo
Come and visit with various members of the barnyard set.
Time: 12:00 PM -1:30PM Location: Mammoth Lobby

Wednesday June 15, 2011

SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM
TODAY'S MENU Chicken on Bun, Vegetable Medley, Fruit Cup, Milk
Time: 11:30 AM -12:30AM Location: Mammoth Lobby. Available and free to all 18 yrs and younger. Meals must be eaten on site.