Sparks September/October 2012

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Spark an imagination! Light up a mind!

Sparks

September/October 2012 Inside this issue The Children's Ball CMOM Golf Scramble Good For You What's New Football Parking Special Events and Programming Spotlight Donor Spotlight New Birthday Parties

At The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center

The Place Where Play IS Learning!

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

Have a Ball

By Order of Royal Decree The King and Queen of CMOM Kingdom request the pleasure of your company at the second annual

Children’s Ball CMOM Castle September 28, 6:30pm-9pm Formal Attire Members - $40 Non-Members - $50 Reservations Only, Limited Tickets (901) 458-2678, ext. 221 or CMOM.COM It will be an enchanting evening as a lighted Cinderella horse and carriage whisk you to the castle gates, where you make a grand Red Carpet entrance while being announced to the court. From sword fighting and jousting taught

by Battlemasters™ to medieval wizardry and a royal runway fashion show sponsored by the Freckled Frog, make-believe becomes real at CMOM Castle for this magical night. Guests will be delighted with these and many more majestic surprises fit for royalty. All Knights and Princesses must be accompanied by a Queen Mum, King Pop or Royal Chaperone.

Sponsored by McDonald's, Huey's and the Collierville Arts Academy 2

with CMOM! Friday, October 26, 11am-6pm, at The Links at Galloway Golf Course Title Sponsor: Play in the Tournament!

By enjoying a round of golf or by simply sponsoring a hole at the scramble, you are contributing to a Memphis treasure that needs your help to continue entertaining and educating children throughout the Mid-South. Enjoy a full day including: lunch, a day of golf on the course, beer/beverage cart, door prizes, on-course contests, gifts, and an awards ceremony complete with heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by Swanky's Taco Shop and drinks. Four-person teams: $1,200 / Individual player: $300.

Become a Golf Tournament Sponsor!

All sponsorships include these basic benefits: corporate recognition at tournament; listing in all tournament publicity; and recognition on website – CMOM.COM. • Title Sponsor ($15,000) - SOLD! • Two Co-Presenting Sponsors ($7,500 each) • Awards Ceremony Sponsor ($2,500) • Luncheon Sponsor ($2,500) • Golf Ball Sponsor ($2,000) • Beverage Cart Sponsor ($2,000) • Straightest Drive ($1,500) • Four Closest-to-the-Hole Sponsors ($600 each) • Longest Drive Sponsor ($600) • 18 Hole Sponsors ($300 each) • Other Sponsorship Opportunities: Door Prize, Goody Bag & Monetary For more information on playing in the tournament or becoming a sponsor, please visit CMOM.COM or call 901-458-2678, ext. 234.

10th Annual Golf Scramble!

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Come visit Ginger and her friends, the Good for You Crew, now through September 30 in the traveling exhibit Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run. Ginger is a potato chip eating, soda guzzling couch potato who loves to watch T.V. When her mother orders her out of the house, she and her faithful dog George begin an adventure that leads to a world of healthy foods and active play.

With childhood obesity ranking as one of the most important issues facing the United States, especially in Tennessee, the exhibit is part of the museum’s health initiative to teach children and their families that living healthy, active lifestyles can be easy and fun.

In the introductory area, visitors listen to their heart beat and participate in hands-on activities that teach the importance of balancing good food choices (energy in) with physical activities (energy out). As visitors continue through the exhibit, they pick authentic looking fruits and vegetables in Sam’s garden and take them to Maria’s Farmer’s Market where they assume the roles of shoppers and sellers as they learn about healthy food choices. To promote physical movement, children are invited into Nelson’s Treehouse for climbing and then visit Michael and Lea’s campsite where they explore a cave, traverse a rock wall and try out a kayak. Children then venture into Josh’s Living Room where families enjoy activities like building cardboard forts and playing twister showing the many ways you can be active in your own home.

Good for You: Healthy Fun on the Run was created by Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga with funding from the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. BlueCross BlueShield Foundation has also provided funding for the exhibit to come to The Children’s Museum of Memphis.

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Coming Soon!

Based upon the concept of pixels on a television screen, the Pin Wall uses thousands of injection molded pins to create a detailed “ digital ” representation of any object. Guests of all ages delight in creating images of themselves along with various shapes. With approximately 60,000 pins, the Pin Wall provides a ma z i n g re solut ion revealing even the smallest details. Opening winter 2012-2013.

Up, up and away! Take off in our newly improved flight simulator. It is a popular portion of the FedEx exhibit, and visitors are sure to love the new enhancements! Opening September 2012.

With an array of invisible “strings” the Laser Tree Harp provides guests with an opportunity to produce musical sounds out of thin air! The strings on this exhibit are safe and reliable laser beams.

Interrupting one or more of these beams triggers sounds that are reproduced through speakers. Located in the International Paper Tree House, the Laser Harp is scheduled to open September 2012.

Football Parking Helps Support CMOM! F

ootball parking is offered for all University of Memphis, Southern Heritage Classic and Liberty Bowl football games. Parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no pre-sales for football parking! All football parking benefits the museum and its programs.

2012 Football Schedule September 1, 6pm: UT Martin September 8, 6pm: Southern Heritage Classic September 15, 6pm: MTSU October 6, 6pm: Rice October 20, 7pm: UCF November 10, 6pm: Tulane November 24, 2:30pm: Southern Miss December 31, 2:30pm: Liberty Bowl 5

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Special Events at CMOM! This summer, the fun was all around at CMOM! In July visitors were treated to Blue Bell Ice Cream at Sundae Sunday. Children and adults tested new flavors and created their own perfect sundae treat!

The Blue Bell Country Girl and her sidekick cow posed for pictures with ice cream fans of all ages.

Friday Knight Out had kids fighting to be crowned the winner! The Collierville Arts Academy brought the Battlemasters™ program to CMOM to teach children about sword-play the safe way. Boys and girls learned the basics and then battled until there was one winner!

In August, Outback with Dora and Diego was a huge hit!

Fans lined up for a chance to meet the lovable characters.

The Friendzies kept visitors entertained with their hit music and the Memphis Zoo Animal Ambassadors brought along a few of their fuzzy and scaly friends!

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Children's Choice Presidential Election Saturday, September 15, 1-3pm

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hildren can cast their vote for president in this interactive, educational program about voting and the presidential election. They will register to receive their own voting card, create campaign buttons and posters for their favorite candidate, cast their vote in a real voting booth and take part in interactive games, crafts and activities to introduce the presidential election process and our judicial system. Spin the wheel to answer trivia questions about our past presidents and win prizes. All votes will be counted and results posted on our website and in The Commercial Appeal.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration Saturday, October 6 11am-2pm Learn about the important contributions that Hispanic heroes have made to the fields of science, education, politics, arts, and sports in America. Create mosaics and hear stories about Hispanic culture from Latin storytellers. Make your own colorful maracas to play in the fiesta with mariachi music and authentic Latin dancers.

Activities are free with museum admission.

Monster Bash Wednesday, October 31 2-4pm Join us for the third annual CMOM Monster Bash. Enjoy lots of spooky crafts and goopy experiments. Don't forget to wear a child-friendly costume to take part in a special “Costumes on Parade” fashion show. Every participant wins a prize! Come early to enter a drawing for a special Monster Bash Goodie Basket. Get the whole family together for a little beastly movie trivia. Visit special exhibit areas for treats without the tricks. Don’t miss this ghoulish good time! The event is included with museum admission.

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Kids' Flea Market October, 27 10am-1pm Entrepreneurship, Bargaining, Fun and New Homes for Old Toys!

Give back to the community while learning how to run your own little business and getting rid of toys that you’ve outgrown. Earn extra money to spend on yourself or save for a rainy day at the one and only JUST FOR KIDS flea market! $10 per booth space for vendors (Does not include museum admission & allows 2 persons in booth) $3 for tables - $1 for chairs Limited number of tables & chairs available, first-come, first-served.

Kids must be accompanied by an adult.

No single item may be priced higher than $10. All items MUST be children’s merchandise (toys, games, children’s clothing, etc.) Food and beverage sales are not allowed. Adults MAY NOT sell at child’s booth.

Setup time is 8:30 am (no earlier). Space is forfeited if not occupied by 9:30 am and selling will begin at 10:00 am and run to 1:00 pm.

All spaces must be cleared by 1:30 pm. Vendors are responsible for cleanup and removal of their merchandise after event.

Register online or call 901-458-2678, ext. 221 before October 22 to purchase booth space.

Donor Spotlight The Hyde Family Foundations have supported the mission of The Children’s Museum of Memphis (CMOM) since 1989 before the museum opened its doors to the community. Since that beginning the Hyde Family Foundations have continuously partnered with CMOM to fund our literacy and educational programs, including the Bookatarium exhibit.

The grantmaking of the Hyde Family Foundations is focused on supporting initiatives that empower people and programs dedicated to making measurable differences in the community, and on providing leadership on public policy issues that will help Memphis become a world-class, 21st century city.

The Hyde Family Foundations are committed to supporting and funding high-impact initiatives in Memphis focusing on three distinct areas of influence: • Transforming education • Positioning authentic assets • Strengthening neighborhoods CMOM is honored to partner with the Hyde Family Foundations creating memorable learning experiences through the joy of play in hands-on exhibits and programs.

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Fabulous Fine Art, Faith Ringgold, 11am

Obstacle Course, 2pm Move & Groove Parachute, 3:30pm

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Move & Groove Simon Says Toss Up, 3pm

Happy Labor Day - Career Collages, 11am

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My First Book Club - Buzz Buzz, Busy Bees, 10am

Afternoon Art - Tangram, 3:30pm

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Silly Science - Lunch Bag Kaboom, 2pm

Creative Thinker Tinker Time Pattern Pieces, 11am

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My First Book Club - Vegetables Go to Bed, 10am

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Move & Groove - Jump Rope, 3:30pm

Silly Science - Elephant Toothpaste, 11am

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Game Time, 10:30am

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Math Mania - Capture the Afternoon Art - Finger Paint, 3:30pm Fraction, 3pm

Around the World Kenya, 3:30pm

Silly Science Dancing Raisins, 11am

Tot Art - Leaf Prints, 10am

Southern Heritage Classic Football Game

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Creature Feature - The Dragonfly, 10am

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Book Worms - Katie and the British Artists, 3:30pm

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Afternoon Art - Mosaic, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Vegetable Prints, 10am

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Obstacle Course, 2:30pm

Chalk Art, 10am Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

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Children's Choice Presidential Election, 1-3pm (See page 8)

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

Fabulous Fine Art - Frida Kahlo, 3:30pm Fit Family Fun - Fit Kids Club, 2:30pm

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Math Mania - Capture the Fraction, 2pm

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My First Book Club - Whistle for Willie, 10am

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Afternoon Art - Yarn Painting, 3:30pm

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Creative Thinker Tinker Time Story Time Builders, 11am

Search Party Shapes, 1pm

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Creature Feature - The Dragonfly, 2:30pm

My First Book Club - Spoon, 10am

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Silly Science - Volcano, 3:30pm

Silly Science Make Your Own Playdough, 11am

Move & Groove Parachute, 11am Afternoon Art Cornstarch Painting, 3:30pm

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

Around the World Discover a different culture or country. All ages.

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

Creative Thinker Tinker Time We supply the materials and you supply the creative mind as we tinker around and build with various materials. All ages.

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Tot Art - Crayon Resist, 10am

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Move & Groove - Simon Says Toss Up, 11am

Around the World Mexico, 3:30pm

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

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Book Worms - Katie and the Sunflowers, 3:30pm

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Tot Art - Feather Painting, 10am

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Silly Science - Lunch Bag Kaboom, 2pm Book Worms - Katie and the Spanish Princess, 3:30pm

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

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

Move & Groove Potato Sack Race, 11am

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Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

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Fit Family Fun - Limbo 3:30pm

Team Trivia - U.S. Government, 3:30pm

Chalk Art, 10:30am

Fall Leaf Scavenger Hunt, 11am

Chalk Art, 4pm

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The Children's Ball, 6:309pm (See page 2)

Fit Family Fun - Fit Kids Club, 11am

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Move & Groove - Group Jump Rope, 3pm Fabulous Fine Art - Paul Cezanne, 3:30pm

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

Okie Dokie Karaoke Sing your favorite tunes on stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages.

Fabulous Fine Art Explore the amazing artists of history. All ages.

Search Party/Scavenger Hunt Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

Game Time Play games with the family. All ages.

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

Math Mania Play fun math themed games that encourage you to put on your thinking caps! Ages 5 and up.

Team Trivia Kids and parents work in teams to answer fun trivia questions to win prizes. All ages.

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

Tot Art It’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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The Fall Find, 11:30am

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My First Book Club - Knuffle Bunny, 10am

Team Trivia - Movies, 3:30pm

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Silly Science - Elephant Toothpaste, 11am

Afternoon Art - Egg Yolk Painting, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Corn Syrup Painting, 10am

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Move & Groove Around the World, 3pm

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Game Time, 10:30am

Afternoon Art - Tangram, 3:30pm

Book Worms - Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly, 3:30pm Search Party - The Letter "Z", 1:30pm

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Creative Thinker Tinker Time Domino Down, 11am

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My First Book Club - Dr. Seuss' ABC, 10am

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Move & Groove - Parachute Fun, 10:30am

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My First Book Club - Over in the Meadow, 10am

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Afternoon Art - Leaf Crowns, 3:30pm

Make Your Own Bookplate, 3:30pm

Fit Family Fun Limbo, 2:30pm

Silly Science - Ice Fishing, 11am

Tot Art - String Painting, 10am

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Math Mania - Fun Fruit, 3pm Book Worms - The Gruffalo, 3:30pm

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Silly Science Slime, 11am

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Around the World Wednesday - Russia, 3:30pm

Team Trivia - Wachy Definitions, 3:30pm

Tot Art - Cork Painting, 10am

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Creative Thinker Tinker Time - Domino Down, 1pm Book Worms - Room on the Broom, 3:30pm

Move & Groove Pass the Ball, 2pm

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Silly Science - Up, Up and Away, 2pm

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My First Book Club - Are You My Mother, 10am

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Game Time!, 3:30pm

Creature Feature Spiders, 1pm

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Math Mania - Fun Fruit, 2pm

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My First Book Club - Ghosts in the House, 10am

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Move & Groove Potato Sack Race, 11am

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The Fall Find, 2pm

Around the World Wednesday - France, 3:30pm

Monster Bash, 2-4pm (See page 8)

Tot Art - Utensil Print, 10am

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Book Character Scavenger Hunt, 11am

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Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

Pumpkin Scavenger Hunt, 11am

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Team Trivia - Countries, 3:30pm

Frankenstein Friday Craft, 11am

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Creature Feature Spiders, 11am Fabulous Fine Art Jackson Pollock, 11:30am Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 11am-2pm (See page 8) Move & Groove - Crab Race, 3:30

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Silly Science - Up, Up and Away, 1pm

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Fit Family Fun - Family Yoga, 3:00pm Fabulous Fine Art Geroges Seurat, 3:30pm

Autumn Art - Leaf Collage, 11am

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Search Party - The Letter "Z", 3:00pm Move & Groove - Freeze Dance, 3:30

Kids Market, 10am1pm (See page 9)

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Okie Dokie Karaoke, 3:30pm

Book Worms - Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo, 3:30pm CMOM Golf Scramble, 11am-6pm (See page3)

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Move & Groove - Hula Hoop Contest 3:30pm

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

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

Around the World Discover a different culture or country. All ages.

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

Creative Thinker Tinker Time We supply the materials and you supply the creative mind as we tinker around and build with various materials. All ages.

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

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

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

Okie Dokie Karaoke Sing your favorite tunes on stage in The Little Orpheum. All ages.

Fabulous Fine Art Explore the amazing artists of history. All ages.

Search Party/Scavenger Hunt Find clues, complete tasks and get a prize! All ages.

Game Time Play games with the family. All ages.

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

Math Mania Play fun math themed games that encourage you to put on your thinking caps! Ages 5 and up.

Team Trivia Kids and parents work in teams to answer fun trivia questions to win prizes. All ages.

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

Tot Art It’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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Thanks to Our Members and Donors!

FIVE YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Engelberg

SIX YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Bell Mr. Hal Brunt and Mrs. Buzzy Hussey Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cochrane Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Gibson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ginn Mr. and Mrs. Dan Poag Mr. and Mrs. Hal Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Tillman Mr. and Mrs. Billy Howell SEVEN YEARS Dr. and Mrs. Richard Gallina EIGHT YEARS Mr. and Mrs. David Faasse Mrs. and Mr. Margaret Griffith Ms. Mary Peebles and Ms. Jenny Madden Dr. and Mrs. William Widdop Mr. and Mrs. Dan Wood NINE YEARS Mr. and Mrs. James H. Barton Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Harber Mr. and Mrs. Spencer King Mr. and Mrs. Alec McLean Mr. William Payson and Ms. Melissa Luck Ms. Doris Sossaman TEN YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Eric Berntson Mr. and Mrs. Dabney Collier Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sykes ELEVEN YEARS Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Taylor TWENTY-ONE YEARS Dr. John Pickens and Dr. Suzanne Satterfield Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Williamson NEW MEMBERS Mrs. Hanna Abuaun and Mr. Jabr Jaber Mr. and Dr. Oscar Adams Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Adams Mr. and Mrs. Segun Adeleke Mr. and Mrs. Amitkumar Ahuja Mr. and Mrs. Venakta Akunuku Yusuf Ali and Juweria Egal Mr. and Mrs. Greg Ammend Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Larry Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Jason Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Sanjay Arora Mrs. Sherry Baine Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Bakelaar Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ballard Mr. and Mrs. Dan Barber Dr. Danielle Bayliss and Mr. William Neubauer Mrs. Gina Beagle and Kelsey Beagle Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beaudry Ms. Alicia Belcher and Ms. Alyce Grillet Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Belcher Mr. Jonathan Ben-Moshe and Mrs. Carolina Melul Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Benson Mr. and Mrs. Chris Bevel Mr. and Mrs. Landon Billingsly Dr. and Mrs. Les Binkley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Mark Bledsoe Mr. and Mrs. David Boatright Mr. and Mrs. Josh Bobbitt Ms. Andrea Bonucchi and Mr. Greg Powell Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Bowders Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Miller Ms. Stephanie Brandt and Ms. Jane Brandt Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brandt

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Mr. and Mrs. John Floyd Ms. Judy Floyd and Mr. Alan Floyd Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Forbes Mr. and Mrs. Mark Foster Mr. and Mrs. Jason Frederick Mr. and Mrs. Larry Fulinara Mr. and Mrs. David Ganci Mr. and Mrs. Neal Garbett Mr. and Mrs. David Gardner Miss Shandrikka Garrison and Temisha Moore Mr. and Mrs. Larry Gatewood Mr. and Mrs. Luther Gause Mr. and Mrs. Brad Gentry Mr. and Mrs. Gary George Mr. and Mrs. Josh German Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Geronimo Mrs. Masoumeh Gholan-Almady and Mr. Fariborz Yaghini Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Gilpin Ms. Leighann Gipson and Mr. Robert Gipson Mr. Matthew Girouard and Mrs. Elizabeth Maccarino Ms. Brandi Good Mrs. Judy Gorman and Mrs. Lynn Gorman Mr. and Mrs. Neumon Goshorn Ms. Shannon Gray Mr. and Mrs. Dedan Green Dr. and Mrs. Alex Greene Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Greer Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Greer Mr. and Mrs. Owen Gregory Mr. Ronald Grinam and Miss Kathy Pease Mr. and Mrs. Mario Grisanti Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Guthrie Mr. and Mrs. Houston Hagewood Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Haguewood Dr. and Mrs. Justin Hall Mr. and Mrs. Joel Halpern Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. David Hamilton Mr. and Mrs. James Hansford Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Harris Mr. and Mrs. Howard Harris Mr. and Mrs. Nick Harris Mr. and Mrs. Tim Harrison Mr. Jason Hartsfield Mr. and Mrs. Joey Hayden Mr. and Mrs. John Haynes Ms. Lihong He Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Henderson Diane Henry and Deedra Crafton Ms. Dorcas Hill and Ms. Erayna Price Mr. and Mrs. William Hockings Dr. Jeannine Hogg Mr. Gary Holland Mr. Mark Horn and Mrs. Erin Horn Annie and Ashley Hosk Mr. and Mrs. Craig Howard Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Howell Mr. and Mrs. David Howell Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hulen Mr. and Mrs. R. Humphreys Mr. and Mrs. Steve Hurdle Mr. Jerry Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Jenkins Dr. Nicole Jennings and Dr. Carey Frix Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Michael Johnson Dr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allen Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Lamarris Jones Ms. Kisha Jones Mrs. Sandra Joyner Mrs. Ann Kadien and Ms. Samantha Kadien Ms. Cheryl Kaplan and Mr. Cary Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. Seth Karol Mr. and Mrs. Daxx Kaufman

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kenney Mr. and Mrs. Andrei Kerby Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kiel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Klingbeil Mrs. Natalia Kokoreua and Mr. Mostafa Sobh Mr. and Mrs. Ted Krausser Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kris Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Kumpe Mrs. Kirsten Kvamso and Mr. Kyle Coday Mrs. and Mr. Barbara Langan Mr. and Mrs. Alan Larrabee Mr. and Mrs. Brian Laveck Mr. and Mrs. Todd Lawler Ms. Angela Laws and Mr. Chris Paulk Mr. and Mrs. Michel Lebel Dr. and Mrs. Kelvin Lee Mr. and Mrs. David Lee Mr. and Mrs. Ho Y Lee Mr. and Mrs. Ian Lemmonds Mr. and Mrs. Peter Leonard Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Lesher Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Leslie Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Rogerio Lima Mr. and Mrs. Hao-Hsiang Lino Ms. Wendy Lippin Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lisogorski Mr. and Mrs. Nick LoMonaco Mr. and Mrs. Brian Lowe Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Lowrance Mr. and Mrs. Mark Luttrell Mr. and Mrs. Don MacDougall Mr. and Mrs. Michael Madkins Dr. and Mrs. Daruka Mahaderan Dr. Simin Mansoor and Dr. Eric Yim Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Martin Mr. and Mrs. David Mashburn Mr. and Mrs. W. Earl Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Charles May Mr. and Mrs. Brian McBrayer Mr. and Mrs. Micah McCauley Ms. Terilyn McChriston Mrs. Jennifer Mcclain and Miss Julie Hembree Ms. Rosemary McClellan Mr. and Mrs. Mike McCurdy Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Mcdonald Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McGuire Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McKinney Mr. and Mrs. Mac McLellan Mr. and Mrs. Roy McLemore Mr. and Mrs. B. J. McQueen Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McRitchie Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Meacham Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meena Dr. Robert Meisinger and Dr. Marcia Meisinger Kenia Mendoza-Velasco and Peter Pys Mr. Douglas Middleton and Mrs. Lizzy Maliekal Mr. and Mrs. Raj Midha Mr. and Mrs. Juwan Milan Mr. and Mrs. Matt Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mitchell Ms. Randi Moore Mr. and Mrs. Martin Morales Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morgan Mr. Sandy Morris and Mr. Randy Morris Mr. and Mrs. Mike Morris Mr. Jeremy Morton Ms. Ann Mosby Miss Karen Moulliet and Mrs. Elizabeth Murphy Ms. Michelle Naef and Mr. Mike Ham Mr. and Mrs. Colin Neller Mr. James Connell and Mrs. To Ngoc Nguyen Thong and Do Nguyen Mr. Jason Nichols and Kelly Ross Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nickels Mr. and Mrs. Shane Norman Mr. and Mrs. Mustaka Oksan Mr. and Mrs. Gino Olivieri Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Olson Mr. and Mrs. D. Hal Otey Mr. and Mrs. Russell Overby Mr. and Mrs. Fred Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Otis Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Parks

Mr. Rodrigues Patrick and Ms. Rekha Iyengar Mr. and Mrs. Paul Payne Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Peacock Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Penny Mr. and Mrs. Flavio Pereira Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perkins Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Perry Mrs. Marina Pico and Mrs. Clara Corral Mr. and Mrs. Eric Plambeck Ms. Zarah Polk Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Pond Mr. and Mrs. Ian Porter Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Porter Mr. and Mrs. Lee Porterfield Mr. and Mrs. Tom Powers Dr. Heather Pratt and Dr. Michael Mohler Mr. and Mrs. Travis Pressler Dr. and Mrs. Nick Rachel Mr. Gerald Rajan and Ms. Mary Manurel Mr. and Mrs. David Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Randall Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ratchford Mrs. Michelle Ray Miss Marcia Redick Miss Leslie Reed Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rentzsch Mr. and Mrs. James Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Bret Rife Mr. and Mrs. Ron Riley Mr. and Mrs. Joey Ringold Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Rivera Mr. and Mrs. Bill Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Robnett Dr. Rocio Rodriguez and Mr. John Minnick Ms. Christie Rosamond and Mr. Melvin Russell Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rose Ms. Cynthia Ross and Phyllis Twilley Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rowe Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Juan Sacoto Mr. and Mrs. Takahiro Saho Mr. and Mrs. Robert Salorey Mr. Darshan Sampat Mr. and Mrs. Salvador Sanchez Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Sanders Ms. Robin Saxton Mr. and Mrs. Jared Schepman Mr. and Mrs. W. Schrank Ms. Shamala Schultz and Mr. Keith Powell Mr. Oleksandr Seleverstov and Mrs. Olgaq Zabirnyk Mr. and Mrs. Steve Selvidge Dr. and Mrs. Ray Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Erez Shabtay Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shannon Ms. Kathy Shannon Shepard Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Shelley Ms. Laura Shumard and Mr. Juan Rodriguez Mr. and Mrs. Ian Siadak Mrs. Tracy Sigmon and Mr. Thomas Shipmon Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Simmons Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simmons Mrs. Dolly Simpson Dr. and Mrs. Larry Sims Mr. and Mrs. Jevon Sisnett Mr. Derwin Sisnett Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Slayton Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Smith Ms. Melody Smith and Ms. Crystal Dixon Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Smith Mr. and Mrs. Fox Smith Dr. Kathryn Sneed and Dr. Darrell Sneed Ms. Margaret Sneed and Mrs. Laterrica Bland Mr. and Mrs. Mark Snider Mr. Sreenaiah Somishetty and Mrs. Shiva Lagisetty Mr. and Mrs. Chris Spencer Mr. and Mrs. Russell Stamphill Mr. and Mrs. Les Stella Mrs. Dina Stephens and Ms. Brooke Chambers Mr. and Mrs. James Stevens Ms. Jennifer Stewart and Mr. William McAlister Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart Mr. Glenn W. Stoots Mrs. Li Sun and Mr. Gang Wang Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Swindle Mr. and Mrs. Rob Syali

Mrs. Karen Tallon and Mrs. Myrtle Decker Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Tamburrino Ms. Haiyan Tan and Mr. Zhiping Wu Mr. Yi Tang and Mrs. Ping Zhou Ms. Jennifer Tapia and Ms. Jeannell Tapia Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Tate II Dr. Kia Tate and Mr. Corey Tate Mrs. Shironda Tempton and Mr. Thomas Moore Mr. Christopher Thomas and Mr. Carl Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Brad Thyer Mr. and Mrs. Todd Tilbury Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Tipton Mr. and Mrs. Nils Torkuhl Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyler Mr. and Mrs. Johnathan Urschel Ms. Ashlee Vailes and Ms. Michele Vailes Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vails Ms. Vanaja Vangari and Mr. Ravikanth Gajula Mr. and Mrs. Dan Verhine Mr. and Mrs. Steven Vining Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Viraldo Mr. and Mrs. William Walker Mr. and Mrs. Dustin Wallace Mr. and Mrs. John Walton Mr. Yong Wang and Mrs. Daoqin Zhao Mr. and Mrs. Gary Ward Mr. and Mrs. Lance Ware Ms. Stacy Watt Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin West Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Wetick Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Whaley Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Whitfield Mr. and Mrs. Jason Wicks Mr. John Willet Mr. and Mrs. Markeith Williams Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Williams Mrs. Vearlene Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Robert Winstead Mr. and Mrs. Ike Winston Mr. and Mrs. David Wise Miss Daisy Woods Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Woods Mrs. Donna Wright and Ms. Brittany Robinson Mr. and Mrs. David Yeargan Mr. and Mrs. David Young Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Young Mr. Lowell Young Mr. and Mrs. Peter Young Mr. and Mrs. Brent Zamzow Mr. and Mrs. Xiaolin Zhao Ms. Mi Zhou and Mr. Yan Cui YEC GIFTS Ms. Diane Brown and Mr. Craig Brown Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burkett Ms. A. J. Daneman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Doughtie Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Engelberg Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hankins Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Taylor Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Utley Mr. and Mrs. Peter White Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Williamson GIFTS Nancy Welsh Smith Sally Johnson Shy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jon Bascom Mr. and Mrs. William Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trulock TRIBUTES The Kemmons Wilson Foundation

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

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CMOM is proud to announce the addition of Pepsi products to our birthday party packages!

Museum Party Package • First hour in one of the decorated Birthday Party Rooms (based on availability).

• Price includes 35 cups of Bluebell Ice Cream and three two-liter bottles of Pepsi for your guests.

• After the party, your guests have fun in the museum - there is no early entry into the museum for your guests.

• The fee includes 35 guests* (guests sign in when they arrive).

• Additional guests pay regular museum admission (ages 1-100: $12; under 1: free).

• Note: museum members are your guests and are included in your party count.

*Due to the size of our Birthday Party Rooms, for your own comfort we highly recommend that you limit your party attendance to: - up to 35 guests in the Green Room - up to 55 guests in the Blue Room (please note that additional charges per person will be applied over the 35 guests included in the standard price) Birthday Package Includes use of one Birthday Party Room, Bluebell Ice Cream, Pepsi and admission to the museum - you provide everything else. Special Note: Our Party Rooms are predecorated for your convenience absolutely nothing may be taped, glued, pinned or nailed to the walls or ceilings to prevent any property damages being charged to you! Also for safety reasons, absolutely no chafing dishes, crockpots or warmers are allowed in the building!

Members: $225 (35 guests) Non-members: $275 (35 guests)

Purchase a museum membership now and save on your birthday party! Birthday party prices above do NOT include use of the Water Splash Park opening in May 2013! Theme Parties are also available!

Reserving Your Party •The total cost of your party must be received at the time of the reservation to confirm your date. This is non-refundable!

•Remember that a 1:5 ratio of adults to children is required to enter the museum.

•Choose your date and time: 10am, 12 noon or 2:30pm.

•Call The Children's Museum at 901-458-2678, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, and talk to reservations to book your party or Email Reservations. Dates for birthday parties fill up months in advance. To ensure your date and time, book your birthday party now.

For More information call the Birthday Party Hotline at 901-458-2678, ext. 224.

General Information Location 2525 Central Avenue, at the corner of Central & Hollywood, next to the Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Hours Open 7 Days a Week 9am-5pm Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day

Mailing Address The Children’s Museum of Memphis The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center 2525 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104-5926

Admission Ages 1-100: $12 Museum Members: FREE

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Newsletter Sparks is posted online six times annually by The Children’s Museum of Memphis.

Carrie Roberts Sparks Editor & Designer The Children’s Museum of Memphis at The Katherine and John Dobbs Family Center 2525 Central Avenue Memphis, TN 38104-5926 458-2678, ext. 234 marketing@cmom.com

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Board of Trustees Executive Committee Dick Tillman, President Anna McQuiston Holtzclaw, Vice President Alex Taylor Wiley III, Treasurer Lucia Heros, Secretary Jon Bascom Ron Kastner Elvira R. Ormseth Bill Widdop, Past President Board Members Dr. Jara Best-Jones Phillip C. Blum Joe Brown Dennis Colley Joseph Dandan Melika Burrow-Dillihunt Katherine Dobbs Katina Gaines Caren B. Nichol Brett Shanaman Carey Snider William Taylor Keith R. Townsend Peter White Bill Widdop Bob Craddock, Museum Attorney Founders Mars Child Polly Glotzbach Harriet McFadden Harry Phillips (deceased)

Advisory Board Debbie Binswanger Albert Cantu Michelle Dunavant Margaret Jones Fraser Ann Hawkins Mason Hawkins Tom Hutton Elizabeth Labry Angus McEachran Harriet McFadden Stillman McFadden Joe Orgill Clif Phillips Bill Scofield Annette Smith Joe Steffner Terre Sullivant Carroll Todd Allison Wetter Barbara Williamson Gary Wunderlich

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