September 2007
Calendar Highlights
In Search of Giant Squid
First, some squid facts: they inhabit all of the world’s oceans, can battle with sperm whales, can be longer than a school bus, and often weigh over 1,000 pounds. In Search of Giant Squid opens Sept. 22 at the Burke Museum and gives visitors a close-up look at the animals and their environment. The traveling Smithsonian exhibit includes a rare giant squid beak and suckers, incredible squid facts, and interactive components. Opening day festivities for the exhibit include a tour with the curator of mollusks, kid-friendly activities and performances of sea shanties. 10am-5pm daily, until 8pm first Thursdays, through Dec. 31. $8, $6.50 seniors, $5 students and youth, free ages 4 and younger. Burke Museum, 17th Ave. NE and NE 45th St., Seattle. 206-543-5590. www.burkemuseum.org.
Rare Babies
A pair of rare, male, Bengal tiger cubs now call Cougar Mountain Zoo home. Almos, a Royal White Bengal, was born May 3, while Taj, a Golden Bengal, was born April 11. There are fewer than 100 Golden Bengal tigers in existence worldwide, and these are the only Bengal tigers in Washington State. The tigers will eventually weigh about 500 pounds. The two cubs can be seen and photographed in the play area 1pm and 4pm Wednesdays-Sundays (schedules may change due to weather, staff availability or the willingness of the animals). When the cubs are between 4-6 months old, they’ll be moved to a one-acre habitat with a pool. 9am-5pm Wednesdays-Sundays. $9.50, $8.50 seniors, $7 ages 2-12, free younger than age 2. 19525 SE 54th, Issaquah. 425-391-5508. www.cougarmountainzoo.org.
Museum Day
Attend a museum for FREE on Smithsonian Museum Day Sept. 29. Visitors must present the Museum Day Admission Card available in the September 2007 issue of Smithsonian Magazine or downloadable at www.smithsonian.com/museumdaycard to receive free general admission valid for you plus one guest (limited to one per household). Museums in our area include the Birthplace of Seattle Log House Museum in Seattle, Henry Art Gallery in Seattle, Museum of History & Industry in Seattle, Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle, Seattle Art Museum in Seattle, Seattle Asian Art Museum in Seattle, Tacoma Art Museum in Tacoma, The Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington State History Museum in Tacoma and Wing Luke Asian Museum in Seattle.
Dish Up Literacy!
Eat a delicious meal and support the Page Ahead Literacy Program at the same time on Sept. 26. Participating restaurants throughout the Puget Sound region will donate a portion of the proceeds to help provide books and literacy services for children in need. Some restaurants will participate at either breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and some all day. To see a list of restaurants taking part in the program, call 206-461-0123 or visit www.dishupliteracy.org.
Map Your Next Hike
King County Parks has a great trail system with more than 175 miles devoted to hiking, walking and biking. The system ranges from Bothell south to Auburn, and from Seattle east to Snoqualmie. King County Parks has partnered with Starbucks to distribute a new regional trail overview map. Pick up a copy at Starbucks locations across King County. www.kingcounty.gov/parks.
New Hours for Soundbridge
Soundbridge Seattle Symphony Music Discovery Center will have new hours starting Sept. 18. It’ll be open to the public 10am-4pm Wednesdays through Saturdays and noon-4pm Sundays. Musical storytelling is offered 10:15am Wednesdays-Thursdays, 12:30pm Sundays for ages 3-9 (groups of four or more must pre-register). Stories are told through song, dance and recordings of symphonic music, and there’s a new story every week. Weekly titles are available online. $7, $5 ages 4-18. Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. (corner of Union St. and Second Ave.), Seattle. 206-336-6600. www.soundbridge.org.
Moneyville
What does money represent and how does it work? Find out at Moneyville, the new hands-on traveling exhibition at The Children’s Museum, Seattle. The exhibit explains money in terms kids can understand. Visitors explore interactive areas including a bank, store, anti-counterfeiting lab, stock market and an international port. 10am-5pm Mondays-Fridays, 10am-6pm weekends, September 15-January 13, 2008. Included with admission. $7.50, $6.50 grandparents, free younger than age 1. 305 Harrison St., Seattle. 206-441-1768. www.thechildrensmuseum.org.
To further investigate the subjects of money, math and economics with children, find resources and links on the website of OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). www.omsi.edu/visit/featured/moneyville/resources.cfm.
Raising Dough
Great Harvest Bread Co.’s annual Bread-y Bear event raises money
to benefit the Uncompensated Care program at Children’s Hospital.
Purchase $1 “Miracle Bears for Children’s” at any Great
Harvest during September to have your name added to the store’s
walls, windows or ceiling. Children can pick up a “Great Harvest
Bear Coloring Sheet” at any Great Harvest, then turn in a colored
sheet for a cookie (the sheets will be displayed in the stores before
being donated for display in the Children’s Hospital Playroom).
Purchase a “Bread-y Bear for Children’s” ($15). The
bears, named by Children’s patients, will be baked between Sept.
14 and Sept. 30, but may be pre-ordered at any Great Harvest store. Great
Harvest has locations in Ballard (206-706-3434), Bellevue (425-643-8420),
Lake Forest Park (206-365-4778), Redmond (425-883-6909) and Sand Point
(206-524-4873). www.greatharvestsea.com.
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