400 S. Main St., Pendleton, OR 97801 • Phone (541) 276-1066
November 2010 Schedule of Events
Tuesday 2nd • Terrifically Free Tuesday!
FREE ADMISSION to everyone all day! Part of CMEO’s Open Doors program.
Word of the Week: Cold
CMEO now offers weekly worksheets and coloring contests involving our word of the
week. Worksheets are available for ages 5 and up at the front desk and all supplies are for your
use in the craft room. Walk around the museum and utilize our exhibits to help you answer
questions or just learn something new! This is an excellent opportunity to get involved and help
enhance your child’s cognitive skills.
Craft of the Week: Sock-puppets
Check out our weekly craft project that is displayed every Tuesday in the craft room. The craft is
available all week long until 4:00 pm.
Wednesday, 3rd • Simple Science: Experiment in Chromatography
In this activity, the class will be able to investigate the effects of chromatography,
using leaves to examine chlorophyll and color separations. • 3:45pm-5:00pm •
Registration Required
Thursday, 4th • “Pee-Wee” P.E.
Come join us for some HEALTHY FUN! Children ages 3 and up can release their
energy in a fun and fit way that will help them develop better body awareness,
self-control, flexibility and coordination. We will be practicing jump rope, tumbling,
yoga, and alternating cool-down games, such as “Simon Says”. • 2:30-3:00pm
Homework Help: Back to school and back to homework! We offer an hour of homework
help & tutoring for 2nd- 5th grade students. We provide helpful feedback, resources for
homework, and general assistance. • 3:45pm-4:45pm Registration Required
Friday, 5th • FRIDAY FUN TIME at CMEO!
Weekly Theme: Autumn/Cold
Join us for our morning Friday Fun Time involving the word of the week. We will be learning the
word through stories and reading books to increase each child’s vocabulary and literacy skills.
During this time we will be teaching the children the word of the week in both English and Spanish
as well as in sign language. Come in for stories, a craft project and a snack all about the word of
the week. • open early at 9:15 am
COOKING CLASS: White Hot Chocolate
A dash of pudding mix turns a winter favorite into an extra-special treat. • 3:455:00 pm Registration Required • Cost: $2 members, $3 non-members
Saturday, 6th • NEW! CMEO’s Children’s Theater
Bring your children (ages 6 and up) down to the museum for an afternoon of dressing-up,
character acting and even practice for their very own Thanksgiving Play! Children will be able to get
together and let their imaginations roam as they create their own entertainment. • 1:00pm2:30pm • Registration Required • Cost: $2 members, $3 non-members
Tuesday, 9th • Word of the Week: School
CMEO now offers weekly worksheets and coloring contests involving our word of the
week. Worksheets are available for ages 5 and up at the front desk and all supplies
are for your use in the craft room. Walk around the museum and utilize our exhibits
to help you answer questions or just learn something new! This is an excellent
opportunity to get involved and help enhance your child’s cognitive skills.
Craft of the Week: Personalized Pencil/Art Container
Check out our weekly craft project that is displayed every Tuesday in the craft room. The craft is
available all week long until 4:00 pm.
Wednesday, 10th • Simple Science: Make Your Own Rock Candy
Enjoy this edible chemistry project where you can make your very own sugar crystals, and watch
your rock candy grow! • 3:45pm-5:00pm • Registration Required
Thursday, 11th • “Pee-Wee” P.E.
Come join us for some HEALTHY FUN! Children ages 3 and up can release their energy
in a fun and fit way that will help them develop better body awareness, self-control,
flexibility and coordination. We will be practicing jump rope, tumbling, yoga, and
alternating cool-down games, such as “Simon Says”. • 2:30-3:00pm
Homework Help: Back to school and back to homework! We offer an hour of homework
help & tutoring for 2nd- 5th grade students. We provide helpful feedback, resources for
homework, and general assistance. 3:45pm-4:45pm Registration Required
Friday, 12th • FRIDAY FUN TIME at CMEO!
Weekly Theme: School
Join us for Friday Fun Time involving the word of the week. We will be discussing the word through
stories and reading books to increase each child’s vocabulary and literacy skills. During this time
we will be teaching the children the word of the week in both English and Spanish as well as in sign
language. Come in for stories, a craft project and a snack all about the word of the week. • open
early at 9:15 am
COOKING CLASS: Blackboard Cupcakes
These cupcakes earn top marks for sweetening even the most reluctant student’s return to
school. • 3:45-5:00 pm • Registration Required • Cost: $2 members, $3 non-members
Saturday, 13th • NEW! CMEO’s Children’s Theater
Bring your children (ages 6 and up) down to the museum for an afternoon of dressing-up,
character acting and even practice for their very own Thanksgiving Play! Children will be able to get
together and let their imaginations roam as they create their own entertainment. • 1:00pm2:00pm • Registration Required Cost: $2 members, $3 non-members
Tuesday, 16th • Word of the Week: Football
CMEO now offers weekly worksheets and coloring contests involving our word of the
week. Worksheets are available for ages 5 and up at the front desk and all supplies are
for your use in the craft room. Walk around the museum and utilize our exhibits to help
you answer questions or just learn something new! This is an excellent opportunity to
get involved and help enhance your child’s cognitive skills.
Craft of the Week: Key Chain Pennants
Check out our weekly craft project that is displayed every Tuesday in the craft room. The craft is
available all week long until 4:00 pm.
Wednesday, 17th • Simple Science: Catch a Rainbow
Watch what happens when the molecules of two different household items don’t mix.
3:45pm-5:00pm Registration Required
Thursday, 18th • “Pee-Wee” P.E.
Come join us for some HEALTHY FUN! Children ages 3 and up can release their energy in
a fun and fit way that will help them develop better body awareness, self-control,
flexibility and coordination. We will be practicing jump rope, tumbling, yoga, and
alternating cool-down games, such as “Simon Says”. • 2:30-3:00pm
Homework Help: Back to school and back to homework! We offer an hour of
homework help & tutoring for 2nd- 5th grade students. We provide helpful feedback,
resources for homework, and general assistance. • 3:45pm- 4:45pm Registration
Required
Friday, 19th • FRIDAY FUN TIME at CMEO!
Weekly Theme: Football
Join us for Friday Fun Time involving the word of the week. We will be discussing the word through
stories and reading books to increase each child’s vocabulary and literacy skills. During this time
we will be teaching the children the word of the week in both English and Spanish as well as in sign
language. Come in for stories, a craft project and a snack all about the word of the week. • open
early at 9:15 am
COOKING CLASS: TOUCH DOWN TREAT - mini football subs
You can expect a high number of interceptions when you pass these individual-size
meatball sandwiches during halftime festivities! • 3:45-5:00 pm • Registration
Required Cost: $2 members, $3 non-members
Saturday, 20th • NEW! CMEO’s Children’s Theater
Today is the day that the children unveil their entertaining surprise. The Thanksgiving
Play that they have worked so hard on is TODAY, so don’t miss the adorable costumes
and priceless memories! • 1:00pm-2:30pm • Registration Required • Cost: $2
members, $3 non-members
Tuesday, 23rd • Word of the Week: Thanksgiving
CMEO now offers weekly worksheets and coloring contests involving our word of the
week. Worksheets are available for ages 5 and up at the front desk and all supplies are
for your use in the craft room. Walk around the museum and utilize our exhibits to help
you answer questions or just learn something new! This is an excellent opportunity to get
involved and help enhance your child’s cognitive skills.
Craft of the Week: Paper Pilgrims and Handprint Turkeys
Check out our weekly craft project that is displayed every Tuesday in the craft room. The craft is
available all week long until 4:00 pm.
Wednesday, 24th • Simple Science: Solve that Crime!
Try your hand at being a detective by dusting for fingerprints at the “crime scene”. •
3:45pm-5:00pm Registration Required
Thursday, 25th • Closed: Have a great Thanksgiving!
Friday, 26th • FRIDAY FUN TIME at CMEO!
Weekly Theme: Thanksgiving
Join us for Friday Fun Time involving the word of the week. We will be discussing the word through
stories and reading books to increase each child’s vocabulary and literacy skills. During this time
we will be teaching the children the word of the week in both English and Spanish as well as in sign
language. Come in for stories, a craft project and a snack all about the word of the week. • open
early at 9:15 am
COOKING CLASS: Sweet Turkey Treats
Learn how to take a yummy Oreo cookie with some candy corn and create a turkey
that is not only cute, but edible as well. • 3:45-5:00 pm • Registration Required
• Cost: $2 members, $3 non-members
***All activities cost $3 per person, normal museum admission***
Hours: 10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday – Saturday (Fridays we open at 9 am!)