Museum Of The Rockies Free Day

On March 29, the Museum of the Rockies will be open to the public free of charge, 9-5. Two new exhibits: Glow: Living Lights, and Minerals.

Kid’s Book Club

Date:		Thursday March 20, 2008
Time:		4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Next reminder:		The next reminder for this event will be sent in 13 days, 2 minutes.
Location:		Bozeman Public Library – Small Conference Room
Street:		626 E. Main
City State Zip:		Bozeman, MT 59715
Phone:		582-2404
Notes:		Book Club for Kids 8 – 13. NOTE CHANGE IN LOCATION for this month. This is to watch a DVD interview of the author. The book being discussed is The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick. “Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo’s undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo’s dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery.”

Scales And Tales

Date:		Thursday March 20, 2008
Time:		1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location:		MOSS
Notes:		Explore the fascinating lives of Reptiles and Amphibians. Discover their special adaptations, curious habits and fascinating life cycles. Meet the MOSS animals and learn from the resident zoo-keeper. $20 per student; pre-registration required at least one week in advance. To register, download and complete the registration form found at www.outdoorscience.org or call MOSS at 406-582-0526. See 12/12 post for more information.

Museum Of The Rockies – Spring/Summer classes

Summer Series for Middle and High School Student

(Grades 5-12)

 

Class size is limited to 15 (students only, please), and pre-registration is required at 406.994.5282 or ndixon@montana.edu. Cost per class is $12 for members, $15 for non-members. Register for all five sessions and receive a 10% discount-$54 for members, $67 for non-members.

Butte’s Contribution to the World of Gems and Minerals

Butte has been nationally and internationally known for its cache of copper and valuable gems. Learn about the historic importance of Butte’s contribution to the world of Gems and Minerals and break open your own geode to take home. Also, receive a private tour of the Duval Gems and Minerals collections.

Wednesday, May 14, 10am – 12pm

Redstart Classroom

What Can the Tinsley Homestead Tell Us? Becoming a Historical Investigator

Take a deeper look at the history behind the Tinsley Homestead.  Read Tinsley family diaries, investigate archaeological finds, study architectural structure, the farm layout and receive a private tour of the Tinsley House to reconstruct life on a Montana homestead in the 1890s.

Monday, June 23, 10am – 12pm

Redstart Classroom

The Science of Bioluminescence

Want to know more about the science of bioluminescence? Join us for a two hour class that will investigate the science behind bioluminescence. Discover how and why deep sea creatures use chemicals to make their bodies glow in the depths of the ocean. Learn about the latest medical advances made with bioluminescence and check out live scorpions that luminous under black light.

Wednesday, July 16, 10am – 12pm

Restart Classroom

Build a Rocket 

Discover the science behind rockets while participating in this hands-on class where you will build your own rocket out of a 2 liter pop bottle.  Learn what it takes to make your rocket fly strait and high. Then, put your skills to the test as you launch your rocket with a specially designed, air compressed rocket launcher.

Tuesday, July 22, 10am -12pm

Redstart Classroom

 

 

Creating Art from Reclaimed Materials; Inspirations from Raymond Loewy Raymond Loewy was at the forefront of the consumer design culture. Thriving in a consumer driven culture, Loewy set the precedent for art-deco design that change the look of consumer goods forever. Bring in old toasters, blenders, and other small appliances that no longer work and build a reclaimed piece of art work that is inspired by Raymond Loewy designs.

Tuesday, August 5, 9:30am – 12pm

Redstart Classroom

Winter Carnival

Title:		Winter Carnival
Date:		Sunday February 24, 2008
Time:		1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location:		Beall Park
Notes:		Celebrate winter with ice skating lessons, games on the ice, snow sculpture contest, snowflake face painting. Free. In conjunction with MOSS’s 5th Annual SnowFest.

Montana Home Educators Convention

The Montana Home Educators Convention and Curriculum Fair will be held at the Holiday Inn Grand Montana in Billings on May 16-17, 2008.  Information on  keynote speakers, workshops and ither activities can be found at the website:

http://montanahomeschoolconvention.com/

Off The Slopes

Title:		Off the Slopes
Date:		Saturday February 23, 2008
Time:		4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location:		Lindley Center
Notes:		Learn from experts on avalanche safety, winter weather safety, ski patrol, and search and rescue dogs. Followed by a Silly Sled contest – build and race your sled. Free. In conjunction with MOSS’s 5th Annual SnowFest.

Digging Dinos

itle:		Digging Dinos
Date:		Tuesday February 26, 2008
Time:		3:45 pm – 5:00 pm
Location:		Museum of the Rockies
Notes:		Learn about fossils, help prepare a dino bone. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Grades 2-5. $10 for members, $15 for nonmembers. To register, call 994-6618.

Montana Children’s Theatre – Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 and 1:30 pm Saturday, Feb. 16. Ticket prices are a food item for the Food Bank plus $4 for adults, $2 for children and $12 for families. Performances are at the First Baptist Church, 120 S. Grand Ave. in Bozeman, which is just east of the Emerson.

Family Symphony Concert

Title:		Family Symphony Concert
Date:		Saturday February 9, 2008
Time:		10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location:		Willson Auditorium
Notes:		Call the office to reserve your free tickets 585-9774