A18 The Delta Optimist July 24, 2013 In the Community
Museum ready to WOW youngsters
The Delta Museum and Archives has good news for all those parents looking for a fun activity for their kids over summer vacation. The popular WOW — What’s on Wednesday program returns for another summer of hands-on adventure that allows children to discover the world around them. In Train Tales, children will discover how steam engines were once used for transportation through Delta. They can engage in games, listen to fascinating train stories, look at a variety of model trains and build a wooden train for themselves. In The Museum Needs Me, children will take on the role of a curator and go on a rare behind the scenes tour of the museum. They’ll also learn how to handle artifacts, and find out how exhibits are prepared by participating in making an exhibit of their own. In Recycling: A Thing
of the Past, children will learn how our thriftyminded pioneers were way ahead of their time in understanding the importance of reusing, reducing and recycling. In Couch Potato, youngsters will learn the importance of the proud potato in Delta’s history and how spuds aren’t just for eating. Children six to 12 can enrol in one or more of the weekly programs. Cost is $5 per child per program (supplies and admission included). All programs are two hours in length and there are two sessions each Wednesday: from 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. There is a maximum of 25 participants for each WOW session and available spots fill up quickly. These programs can also be pre-booked for summer birthday parties or daycare groups on other weekdays. For more information or to register, visit www. deltamuseum.ca or call 604-946-9322.
Little too much soap with that shower! PHOTO BY
GORD GOBLE
Janine the Jenius created bubble clouds above youngsters’ heads during a performance at the Ladner Library last Wednesday afternoon. She brought her Science Works Lab to the Tsawwassen Library earlier in the day.
DSS grad thankful to receive first-ever McKee scholarship
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Jennie Jackson is shown with McKee House Seniors Society vice-chairperson John Ranger and secretary Margaret Knight.
The McKee House Seniors Society recently presented Jennie Jackson of Delta Secondary with the first-ever scholarship from the society. Society secretary Margaret Knight attended the ceremonies at the South Delta Baptist Church to present Jackson with a cheque for $500. “We are delighted to be able to be a small part
in helping Jennie as she ascends into her postsecondary studies,” said Knight. “We are confident in her abilities and are pleased to financially support her education. Jackson was very thankful and attended the society’s board of directors meeting earlier this month to personally offer thanks. She will be studying biophysics at UBC this fall.
Bring your blankets, chairs, and enjoy the movies under the stars.
Saturday, July 27 Winskill Park
August 3, 4 & 5
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Slo Pitch Tourney - All Weekend Antique Fair - Saturday & Monday Bingo - Saturday Rotary Parade - Monday at 11am Events at Winskill - Monday 11-5pm
Join us at 6:30 pm for pre-movie activities, food and music by Loose Change. Movie starts at dusk. Visit our website, facebook or scan with for movie title. presented by
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The Sunfest Music Festival is supported by Canadian Heritage
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MORE MOVIE NIGHTS: Aug. 10 - Diefenbaker Park Aug. 24 - Tsa. Town Centre Mall Thanks to our sponsors