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“We create memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs.”

January/ February 2013

Inside this issue

CMOM

.COM

At The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

Cirque

What's New!

Special Events

Programming

That's a Wrap!

Donor Spotlight

Spanish Programs

The Place Where Play IS Learning!

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UNMASKYOUR WILD SIDE

CIRQUE du CMOMRIO DE JANEIRO CARNAVAL

Saturday, February 2 at 7pmThe Children’s Museum of Memphis

at The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

to purchase tickets visitWWW.CMOM.COM

or by phone at901-458-2678x221

Sponsored by

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Exciting things are happening all around at CMOM!

• The new flight simulator has found its home in the Going Places exhibit.

• The Hollywood backdrop is up in CMOM-TV.

• The new Operation Challenge Game is now in the Growing Healthy exhibit.

• The Make an Impression Pin-wall is now located next to Tornado Alley.

• The new fire truck has now been moved inside and the front of the Fire Station is now up.

UNMASKYOUR WILD SIDE

CIRQUE du CMOMRIO DE JANEIRO CARNAVAL

Saturday, February 2 at 7pmThe Children’s Museum of Memphis

at The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

to purchase tickets visitWWW.CMOM.COM

or by phone at901-458-2678x221

Sponsored by

What's New

at CMOM!

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We're celebrating and you're invited to join us. We're helping SafeKids Mid-South commemorate 20 years of growing safe kids in Memphis and the surrounding areas. As a parent, one of the most important

duties is to keep your child safe, and we're committed to assisting parents with this very important goal. Join us as we present a special presentation of 9-1-1 Good Sense in a Pinch program and meet Fire Safe Frannie as you take a tour of our very own 36 ft. Fire Safety Trailer. Bring a safety tip that you and your family practice to post on our Kid's Share Board to help keep other children safe and receive a prize from Ronald McDonald. Play our "What If" game to see if your child knows what to do if ever in an unsafe situation. And don't forget to pick up information about Internet safety, bicycle safety, seat belt safety and more from over 20 other organizations who are also committed to keeping children safe. Look forward to seeing you there.

SafeKidsSafety Day Celebration

Saturday, January 12, 11am-2pm

A Celebration Fit for a KingMonday, January 21

10am-1pmDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. took a courageous stand for unity and equality for all people. Following the non-violent teachings of Gandhi, Dr. King's example of peaceful demonstrations made a powerful impact on the fight for civil rights. Join us as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Visitors will enjoy making crafts to commemorate the day, decorating squares of hope to be added to our ever-growing peace quilt. In addition, take part in the largest balloon release of hope while two doves of peace are being released into the air. Enjoy local artists as they create King works of art before your very eyes and you surely don't want to miss the special presentations of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech and William Herbert Brewster's "I Am Determined to Be Somebody Someday" by Jauffi Parker and Kinara Parker, both students from Freedom Preparatory Academy. It's more than a celebration of fun; it's a celebration of meaning and purpose. Entries will be on exhibit from our Dear Dr. King - Kid's Dream Project from area students and schools in the Memphis and surrounding areas.

Super Heroes Super BowlSaturday, January 19, 10am-1pm

Get ready to unleash your super powers in the Super Heroes Super Bowl! Dress up like your favorite hero or villain and use your extraordinary, super-human powers to compete in games for prizes with Green Lantern, Batman, Robin, Spiderman, Superman, and Supergirl. Special guests include neighborhood heroes who use their powers to counter day-to-day crime and provide services to the community. Crafts, face painting, and door prizes combine to make this Super Bowl a winner! Members are $5 and Non-Members are $15.

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National African American History Month CelebrationSaturday, February 9

11am-1pmJoin us as we take a walk through U.S. History and celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans in honor of National African American History Month. Make traditional African masks and enjoy authentic African songs and dances from the Vijana Choir and the Burunda Dance Troupe as well as African Dance performances by the Diva Time Community Premiere Steppers. Don’t miss the insightful stories and wisdom by everyone’s favorite auntie, one of CMOM’s own storytellers, Auntie Fe-Fe.

Stitched Treasures and Memories

Parent/Child Workshop with Mrs. Sew & Sew

Saturday, January 26, 1pm-2pm$20 per project

Everybody has a special garment of clothing that holds memories that are close to the heart. What do you do with the items that your child has outgrown but you can’t bear to part with? Or that special gift that was

given by a parent or grandparent who is no longer with you? What about that special wedding gown or prom dress or the shirt or t-shirt of your

favorite team? You and your child can bring an article of clothing and its memories to this workshop and hand stitch it into something new. Make

a useful tote bag, book bag, keepsake pillow cover, or video game seat cover for yourself or create a gift for a loved one. You create a new memory

with your family while learning a basic sewing skill for life. We’ll provide accessories like buttons, jewels, fabric paint and more to add to your

project and everyone will receive before-and-after keepsake pictures of your project to take home. Advance reservations are required.

Call 901-458-2678, ext. 221 for more details.

Carnivals Around the World!!!!

Saturday, February 16 11 am - 1 pm

We’re celebrating carnivals from all around the world. Don’t miss the carnival games, crafts, activities and entertainment in honor of the greatest historical carnivals like Mardi Gras, Rio Carnival, Carnival of Cultures, and more. This is your chance to join the amusement as you learn to juggle, dare to walk on stilts, or try your hand at a little magic. Come make your own shakers and join the parade.

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That's a Wrap!Special Events

at CMOM

In November, museum guests enjoyed CMOM’s Holiday Extravaganza. Children were able to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, and tell Santa what they wanted for Christmas. The Collierville Ballet performed excerpts from The Nutcracker. Guests

posed for pictures with the Mouse King and the Sugar Plum Fairy.

Everyone was treated to two performances of Christmas carols by the Christ the King Bell Choir. And Magic Mr. Nick enthralled and delighted the kids with his balloon animals.

At the beginning of December, there were four Gingerbread Fantasy workshops to get visitors into the holiday spirit. Families were able to decorate their own gingerbread

house, and enjoyed putting their unique twist on their gingerbread houses. Those attending the workshop also listened to The Gingerbread Boy story and sang Christmas carols. Santa even stopped by for a visit! Everyone enjoyed this fun and tasty family bonding activity and was able to take their yummy creation home, along with a goodie bag. The upcoming weeks and months will bring more exciting events to CMOM. 7

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Calendar

of Events

5Fit Family Fun - Toss Across, 11am

Spanish Foreign Feature - Alphabet, 3pm

6Early Music - Mijwiz, 11am

Folk Dance Fun - Zeibekiko Greek Dance, 3pm

7Winter Art - Mitten and Snowflake Wall Hanging, 11am

Math Mania - Fun Fruit, 3:30pm

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My First Book Club - Ten Little Elvi, 10am

Mini Maestro - AB Movements in Fur Elise, 2pm

Happy Birthday Elvis Karaoke, 3pm

Nature Walk Art - Chalk and Glue Drawing, 11am

Fabulous Fine Art - Vincent Van Gogh, 3:30 pm

Tot Art - Snowflake Stencils, 10am

Creature Feature - Whale Shark, 3:30pm

11 12Sunshine Scavenger Hunt, 11am

Book Worms - Katie's Picture Show, 3:30pm

Safe Kids - Safety Day Celebration, 11am-2pm (See page 4)

Silly Science - Paperclip Afloat, 3pm

Creature Feature - Whale Shark, 11am

Move & Groove - Steal the Bacon, 4pm

Search Party - The Color Orange, 11am

Move & Groove - Duck, Duck, Goose, 3:30pm

Spanish Fiesta, 10am (See page 12)

Search Party - The Color Brown, 11am

Fabulous Fine Art - Elizabeth Catlett, 3:30pm

A Celebration Fit for a King, 10am-1pm (See page 4)

Spanish Fiesta, 10am (See page 12)

Scavenger Hunt - Snow Ball Fight, 2pm

Fabulous Fine Art - Claude Monet, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late, 10am

Mini Maestro - Candied Musical Masterpiece, 1pm

My First Book Club - The Snowy Day, 10am

Mini Maestro - Musical Family Game, 3pm

My First Book Club - Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus 10am

Mini Maestro - Articulation in Music, 2:30pm

Nature Walk Art - Pulp Painting, 11am

Winter Art - Epsom Salt Painting, 3:30pm

23Nature Walk Art - Watercolor, Glue and Salt, 1pm

Around the World Wednesday - Scotland, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Tubular Prints, 10am

Fit Family Fun - Toss Across, 3:30 pm

Tot Art - Raised Salt Painting, 10am

Silly Science - Paperclip Afloat, 3:30pm

Winnie the Pooh Day, 11am

Book and Paper Art - Handmade Paper, 2:30pm

Creature Feature - Hermit Crab, 11am

Book Worms - Over in the Meadow, 3:30pm

Spanish Foreign Feature - Vocabulary, 11am

Stiched Treasures and Memories, 1-2pm (See page 5)

Move & Groove - Musical Chairs, 3:30pm

Super Heroes Super Bowl, 10am-1pm (See page 4)

30Winter Art - Snowy Handprint Tree, 11am

Nature Walk - Junk Art Masterpieces, 3:30pm

31Tot Art - Tot Sewing, 10am

Math Mania - Fun Fruit, 3pm

4Book and Paper Art - Side Stab Book Craft, 11am

Book Worms - The Enormous Potato, 3:30pm

3Tot Art - Bubble Wrap Painting, 10am

Move & Groove - Steal the Bacon, 3:30pm

2Nature Walk - Bark Painting, 1pm

Around the World Wednesday - Antarctica, 3:30pm

1My First Book Club - The Very Hungry Caterpillar, 10am

Mini Maestro - Bean Bag Notes, 1pm

Museum ProgramsPrograms are subject to change or cancellation. To verify programs: 458-2678 or CMOM.COM. Unless noted, programs are included with museum admission.

Afternoon ArtLet your imagination go as we create artistic masterpieces! All ages.

Book CraftsCome and try your hand at binding a book! All ages.

Book WormsListen to a story, sing songs and make crafts! All ages.

Center Stage PlayHear a storytelling, then use costumes and act out part of the tale on stage. All ages.

Creature FeatureAnimals of the ocean to animals of the jungle…learn about all types of wildlife and their many different habitats. All ages.

Early MusicExplore early types of music and musical instruments. All ages.

Fabulous Fine ArtExplore the amazing artists of history. All ages.

Fit Family FunGet in a little family time while playing games, working out, and just having some much needed fun together! All ages.

Folk Dance for AllHave fun while you exercise and learn about different cultures! All ages.

Foreign FeatureLearn about different cultures and languages. All ages.

Mini MaestroLearn about classical music through games and exercises. All ages.

Move & GrooveGet your heart pumping as you play! All ages.

My First Book ClubExplore and investigate our world through story time and crafts. Ages 2-4.

Nature Walk ArtUse objects from nature to create artistic keepsakes. All ages.

Nuestro MundoDrop in for this exciting program where every day is an adventure as we explore the similarities and differences of “Our World”. All ages

Search PartyFind clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

Silly ScienceDiscover the silly science behind your favorite things! All ages.

Tot ArtIt’s never too early to encourage your little artist and let the creative juices flow as you explore different kinds of art! Ages 1-4.

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My First Book Club - Look Whoo's Counting, 10am

Nature Walk Art - Natural Paint Valentine's Day Cards, 2pm

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German Foreign Feature - Alphabet and Numbers, 11am

Folk Dance Fun - Mayim Mayim Israeli Dance, 3pm

Spanish Fiesta - Numbers, 10 am (See page 12)

Search Party - The Letter "L", 11am

Team Trivia - Children's Books, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - Tony Baloney, 10am

Nature Walk Art - Landscape Your Garden Craft, 2pm

Mini Maestro - Listen and Repeat, 11am

Silly Science - Mustard Volcanoes, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Hot Wheels Painting, 10am

Center Stage Play Time, 11am

Creature Feature - The King of the Jungle, 3:30pm

Jungle Hunt, 11am

Puppet Theater, 12pm

Book Worms - The Little House, 3:30pm

National African American History Month Celebration, 11am-1pm (See page 5)

Lovebugs and Heartbeats, 2pm

Search Party - Heart Shape, 11am

Fit Family Fun - Limbo, 3:30pm

Silly Science - The Egg Drop, 11am

Move & Groove - Musical Chairs, 3:30pm

German Foreign Feature - Vocabulary and Phrases, 11am

Folk Dance Fun - Cherkassia Kfula Israeli Dance, 3pm

Spanish Fiesta - Animals, 10am (See page 12)

Fabulous Fine Art - Jasper Johns, 11:30am

Math Mania - Bank It, 3:30pm

Spanish Fiesta - My Family, 10am (See page 12)

The Red, White and Blue To-Do, 11am

President's Day Art - Lincoln's Log Cabin, 3:30pm

Spanish Fiesta - Greetings and More, 10am (See page 12)

Fabulous Fine Art - Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 11am

Jungle Hunt, 3:30pm

My First Book Club - All You Need for a Snowman, 10am

Nature Walk Art - Nature Collage Window Hanging, 2pm

Silly Science - Play-Dough, 11am

Mini Maestro - Types of Music, 3:30pm

Mini Maestro - Major/Minor Keys and Emotions Craft, 11am

Afternoon Art - Tangram, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Cornstarch Paint, 10am

Spanish Word of the Day, 12pm

Lovebugs and Heartbeats, 3pm

Nuestro Mundo, 11am

Book and Paper Art - Pocketed Journal, 2pm

Book Worms - The Snail and the Whale, 3:30pm

Nuestro Mundo, 11am

Silly Science - The Egg Drop, 2pm

Book Worms - Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, 3:30pm

Early Music - Panpipes Demo, 11am

Center Stage Play Time, 2pm

Fit Family Fun - Limbo, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Marble Painting, 10am

Legends of Latin America, 12pm

Math Mania - Bank It, 3pm

Carnivals Around The World, 11am-1pm (See page 5)

Calendar of Events

Early Music - Play Water Glasses, 11am

Cirque du CMOM, 7pm (See page 2)

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26My First Book Club - Harold and the Purple Crayon, 10am

Nature Walk Art - Painting with Nature Brushes and Texture Art, 2pm

27Silly Science - Milk Magic, 11am

Mini Maestro - Show What You Hear in Vivaldi, 3:30pm

28Tot Art - Crayon Resist, 10am

Spanish Vocabulary Day, 12pm

Creature Feature - The King of the Jungle, 3pm

Museum ProgramsPrograms are subject to change or cancellation. To verify programs: 458-2678 or CMOM.COM. Unless noted, programs are included with museum admission.

Afternoon ArtLet your imagination go as we create artistic masterpieces! All ages.

Book CraftsCome and try your hand at binding a book! All ages.

Book WormsListen to a story, sing songs and make crafts! All ages.

Center Stage PlayHear a storytelling, then use costumes and act out part of the tale on stage. All ages.

Creature FeatureAnimals of the ocean to animals of the jungle…learn about all types of wildlife and their many different habitats. All ages.

Early MusicExplore early types of music and musical instruments. All ages.

Fabulous Fine ArtExplore the amazing artists of history. All ages.

Fit Family FunGet in a little family time while playing games, working out, and just having some much needed fun together! All ages.

Folk Dance for AllHave fun while you exercise and learn about different cultures! All ages.

Foreign FeatureLearn about different cultures and languages. All ages.

Mini MaestroLearn about classical music through games and exercises. All ages.

Move & GrooveGet your heart pumping as you play! All ages.

My First Book ClubExplore and investigate our world through story time and crafts. Ages 2-4.

Nature Walk ArtUse objects from nature to create artistic keepsakes. All ages.

Nuestro MundoDrop in for this exciting program where every day is an adventure as we explore the similarities and differences of “Our World”. All ages

Search PartyFind clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

Silly ScienceDiscover the silly science behind your favorite things! All ages.

Tot ArtIt’s never too early to encourage your little artist and let the creative juices flow as you explore different kinds of art! Ages 1-4.

Center Stage Play Time, 10:30am

Afternoon Art - Foil Painting, 2pm

Move & Groove - Musical Chairs, 2:30 pm

Book and Paper Art - Bubble Prints, 3:30pm

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Thanks to Our Members and Donors!

If we missed your name, please contact us at 458-2678 so that we may include it in the next issue of Sparks!

LEGACY MEMBERS5 YearsMr. and Mrs. John BennettMr. and Mrs. Vincent BoberskiMr. and Mrs. Chris CorsonMr. and Mrs. Gary GilesMr. and Mrs. Jeffrey GriffinMr. and Mrs. John HarberDeidra Tallman and Deidra HarrellMr. and Mrs. Timothy Wright

6 YearsMr. and Mrs. Jonathan CarrollMr. and Mrs. Andrei DanilaMr. David Elliott and Mrs. Debi Rezabele-Elliott

7 YearsMr. and Mrs. Richard C. HackettMr. Vincent McGrathMr. and Mrs. Will Seay

8 YearsMr. and Mrs. Frank EggersMr. and Mrs. Bob HendrixMr. and Mrs. Bryce HoltMs. Rachael Putnam and Mr. Drew Wooter

9 YearsMr. and Mrs. Patrick BurnettMr. and Mrs. David GoodeMr. and Mrs. Cecil O'NealMr. and Mrs. Gary Wilson

10 YearsMr. and Mrs. Mark DattelDr. and Mrs. Joel KahaneDr. and Mrs. Abbas Kitabchi

11 YearsMr. and Mrs. Geoff DayMr. Sam MarneyDr. Carmel Townsend

12 YearsMr. and Mrs. Herbert Gerson

13 YearsDr. Danny Weiss

23 YearsDr. Bill Falvey and Ms. Emily Woodside

NEW MEMBERSMr. and Mrs. Jeff AdamsMr. Firas Ahmed and Ms. Enyah AbubakrMr. and Mrs. Jeanine AkersMr. and Mrs. Steve AlbonettiMr. and Mrs. Tim AllenMr. Dale AndersonMr. and Mrs. Adrian AngelovicMr. and Mrs. Arthur ArnoldDr. and Mrs. Adam ArthurMr. and Mrs. Ezra BaldingerMr. and Mrs. Cory BarnesMr. Jason Barthlalow and Mrs. Cherise BarthalowMr. and Mrs. Vincent BeckMr. and Mrs. Jacob BiddleMr. Jeff Biggs and Miss Sara WalterMrs. Jessica Blackwell

Mr. and Mrs. Angus BlairMr. and Mrs. Robert BloodworthMr. Vincent BoldenMr. and Mrs. Lonnie BoneMr. and Mrs. Julius BostickMr. and Mrs. William BourieMrs. Kim BowdenMs. Lori BoydMr. Robert Boyle and Mrs. Margretta DobbsMr. and Mrs. Dixon BradenMr. and Mrs. Danny BrashierMr. Dudley B. BridgeforthMr. and Mrs. Samuel BrownMr. and Mrs. Murray ButlerMiss Alberto Cerri and Ms. Samira YunesMr. and Mrs. Edmond ChildersMr. and Mrs. Charles CottonMr. and Mrs. Paul CowgillMr. and Mrs. Darel DavisMr. Andrew DicksonMr. Craig Dillihunt and Mrs. Melika Burrow-DillihuntMr. and Mrs. Devin DuvalMr. and Mrs. Jason EatonMr. and Mrs. Peter EdmistonMr. and Mrs. Steven EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Gabriel EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Joseph EdwardsMr. and Mrs. Bill EisenbergMr. Ahmed Elnahas and Mrs. Ghada IsmailMiss Annette FelicianoMr. Geoff Fetzer Gill and Ms. Emily HefleyMr. and Ms. Isaac FisherMr. J̀ohn Fulcher and Ms. Stacey SantiagoMr. and Mrs. Matt GandyMr. and Mrs. Frazer GieselmannMr. and Mrs. Gerard GriffinMiss Cassie L. HagelMr. Abraham Hamed and Mrs. Sandy FarrajMr. and Mrs. Chip HammondMr. and Mrs. James HarringtonMr. and Mrs. Keith HarrisMr. and Mrs. Robert HastingsMr. and Mrs. Josh HatcherMr. and Mrs. William HawkinsMs. Tara HiltonMr. and Mrs. Charlie HochMr. and Mrs. Joseph HowardMr. and Mrs. Michael HowardMr. and Mrs. Jeff HulettMr. and Mrs. Edgar IrizarryMs. Mary E. JacksonRamona Jiminez and Maria MercadoMr. Michael Jones and Ms. Marilyn RobertsMr. and Mrs. Worth JonesKent and Jara JonesMr. and Mrs. Timothy JonesMr. and Mrs. Vytautas JonkusMr. Angelo Joyner and Ms. Kristin LeVallyMr. and Mrs. Paul KauerzMr. and Mrs. Harvey KayMs. Betty KeithMr. and Mrs. Hal KentMr. Saad Kidwai and Mrs. Anastasia IzgaginaMrs. Joy KimbroughDr. and Mrs. Marion KingMr. and Mrs. Jason KlimczakMr. Steve Kling and Mrs. Lulu Wilson KlingMr. and Mrs. Clint KoenMr. and Mrs. Donny KwonMr. and Mrs. John LacyMr. Philip LaMoreaux and Ms. Mary-Morgan

WhitfieldMr. Francisco Lara and Ms. Diana RuggieroMr. Kent Lee and Mrs. Beth ChobyMr. and Mrs. Matt LewandowskiMr. Hongho Liu and Mrs. Yin XuMr. and Mrs. Ken LockhartMr. and Mrs. Lynn LoeffelMr. and Mrs. David LynchMiss Randi Lynn and Mrs. Tammy FainMr. and Mrs. Reginald ManningMr. and Mrs. Scott MarshallMr. and Mrs. Shawn MasseyMr. and Mrs. William MatlockMr. and Mrs. Mark MazzoneMr. and Mrs. Wilson McCloyMr. and Mrs. Kenneth McLeanMr. Hector Mecinos Ruiz and Mrs. Keren SaenzMs. Alice MillerMr. and Mrs. David MohundroMr. Mark Morris and Ms. Tara PappasMr. and Mrs. Tim MostellerMr. and Mrs. Jeff MoyerMrs. Carrie MukherjeeMr. and Mrs. John NeumannMr. Dennis O'Connor and Ms. Tiffany HarringtonMr. and Mrs. Justin OdomMr. and Mrs. Praveen R. PaidiMr. and Mrs. Anir PatelMr. and Mrs. Chetankumar PatelMr. and Mrs. Larry PeoplesMrs. Sarah PettitMr. and Mrs. Greg PewitteMr. and Mrs. David PierceMr. and Mrs. Steven PoundMr. and Mrs. Julien PrevostMr. and Mrs. Raj RamachandranMr. and Mrs. John RansonMr. and Mrs. Micah RapoportMr. and Mrs. Quentin RayMr. and Mrs. Culton RogersMs. Lauren Rook and Mrs. Cathy HallMr. and Mrs. David RubinMs. Janet RutherfordMr. and Mrs. Ronald SchmidtMr. and Mrs. Mike SebastianMr. David Shankman and Ms. Qiaoli LiangMr. and Mrs. Antony SheehanMr. and Mrs. Michael SieberMr. and Mrs. Steve SilkMr. and Mrs. Adam SillsMr. Kristian Skjervold and Mrs. Jennifer LoftusMr. and Mrs. Philip SpinosaMr. and Mrs. William C. StevensonMr. and Mrs. David StewartMr. and Mrs. Elmer StewartMr. and Mrs. Jackson StonerMr. and Mrs. Justin TaylorMr. and Mrs. Ramsan VargheseMrs. Vanessa WaitesMr. and Mrs. Daniel WalkerMr. and Mrs. Jason WalkerMr. and Mrs. James WalkerMr. and Mrs. Michael WallrathMr. James White Jr.Mr. Dave Wiener and Mrs. Claire Prince

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GIFTSMr. and Mrs. Scott AndersonB & B Specialty Contractors, Inc.Babcock GiftsBaker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and BerkowitzMr. and Mrs. Tim BallardMr. and Mrs. James BartonBelz EnterprisesMr. and Mrs. Jeff BennettBoyle InsuranceCamp DeSoto for GirlsComcast CableCotton TailsDiversified Financial GroupMr. and Mrs. Edward DobbsDunavant Logistics GroupDuncan WilliamsEden Spa & LaserEngineered Management SolutionsFinancial Federal Savings BankMr. and Mrs. Glenn FloydMr. and Mrs. Price FordMr. and Mrs. Ted FrenchMr. and Mrs. Gary GilesGlankler BrownGrinder, Taber and Grinder, Inc.Haygood Realty Company, LPMr. and Mrs. Michael HessHobson Company RealtorsMr. and Mrs. Tod HoltzclawHorne LLPHutchison School

IBERIABANKMr. and Mrs. James IngramInternational Paper CompanyJet Mid-WestMr. and Mrs. William JonesMr. and Mrs. Hank KalbKeith Warner Gunsmith, Inc.Keras AutomotiveKiser's CarpetsLasership, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Ned LaughlinLenox ParkLSIMagna BankMarx-Bensdorf RealtorsMasterITMs. Linda MathisMr. and Mrs. Richard McLartyMcVean Trading & Investments, LLCMemphis Business JournalMemphis Pediatric HeartMr. and Mrs. Wilson MooreNFC InvestmentsMr. and Mrs. John NorfleetMr. Tom NortonOrthoMemphis, P.C.OrthoOne OrthopedicsMr. and Mrs. Wilson PaceParadigm ProductionsParkway Realty ServicesQuality FirstRelax the BackRenaissance Center - CBRERoyal FurnitureMr. and Mrs. Michael ShiversSibley Solutions, LLCMr. and Mrs. Fred Smith

St. George's Independent SchoolThe Crump Firm ArchitectsTICPMMr. and Mrs. Richard TillmanMr. and Mrs. Keith TownsendMrs. Deidra Weiner and Mr. Don WienerWells Fargo Advisors, LLCMr. and Mrs. Jimmy WetterMr. and Mrs. Peter WhiteMr. and Mrs. McLean WilsonWright Medical Technology, Inc.

EXHIBIT/PROGRAM SPONSORSAutoZone

IN-KIND DONORSAndrew Michael Italian KitchenAlphaGraphicsBudweiserBuster's LiquorsCafe Society, Inc.Cheffie'sChickasaw Country ClubConway Services Heating and CoolingEdwin Watts GolfMs. Tonya HendersonLSIMemphis ZooMurphy'sPink PalaceRendezvousSouth Memphis AllianceSpring Creek RanchSwanky's Taco ShopVillage Toymaker

Donor SpotlightIBERIABANK, is a regional bank based in Lafayette, Louisiana. It has 145 branches in 6 Southern states: Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Tennessee and Texas. IBERIABANK Corporation is the second largest bank holding company headquartered in Louisiana and employs over 2,100 people. With two branches in Memphis, IBERIABANK has established itself as a community leader and has generously supported The Children’s Museum of Memphis since 2009.On behalf of all the children served by CMOM, thank you IBERIABANK for partnering with us through your continued support to keep our educational, interactive exhibits and programs fresh and innovative.

Location2525 Central Avenue, at the corner of Central & Hollywood, next to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

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Executive CommitteeDick Tillman, PresidentAnna McQuiston Holtzclaw, Vice PresidentAlex Taylor Wiley III, TreasurerLucia Heros, SecretaryJon BascomRon KastnerElvira R. OrmsethBill Widdop, Past President

Board MembersDr. Jara Best-JonesPhillip C. BlumJoe BrownDennis ColleyJoseph DandanMelika Burrow-DillihuntKatherine DobbsKatina GainesCaren B. NicholBrett ShanamanCarey SniderWilliam TaylorKeith R. TownsendPeter WhiteBill WiddopBob Craddock, Museum Attorney

FoundersMars ChildPolly GlotzbachHarriet McFaddenHarry Phillips (deceased)

Advisory BoardAlison BartonPat DemereHeather GrosvenorJulie HusseyJJ KerasEllen KlyceJanie LoweryHarriet McFaddenMissy Rainer

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New Spanish Workshops!Toddler Spanish Fiesta (La Fiesta con Burbujita)

$120 per session (6-week sessions)January 14 - February 18 & February 25 - April 1

There are no blue Mondays at The Children’s Museum of Memphis. We’ve got the cure for you and your toddler to start the week off with a party! It’s a Spanish Fiesta (La Fiesta con Burbujita). This new toddler program is designed to introduce your little one and you into the wonderful world of Spanish. The party will begin with basic Spanish words and phrases that can be used in everyday conversation. It’s easier than you think and so much fun too. Classes will be taught by our newest educator, Monica Sanchez, but don’t be surprised if Dora or Diego shows up to help out. Hurry and sign up today; small class sizes and spaces are limited. Call (901) 458-2678, ext. 221 for more details.