| Tuesday February 23, 2010 |
1:00 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Life aboard a Whaleship
Free hands-on program for students K-5th grade accompanied by an adult. Experience what life was like on a whaleship by singing sea chanteys, tasting the kinds of foods that were served, and performing some of the jobs that the whalers had to undertake during their long sea voyages Ð and like one of the whalers' free-time activities, you may even carve some imitation scrimshaw to take home. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. |
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| Tuesday February 23, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Nantucket Narratives Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families featuring stories and activities inspired by Nantucket. Join us and listen to an NHA educator share a story, or choose a book from our library of Nantucket tales to read on your own in the Discovery Room. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. |
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| Wednesday February 24, 2010 |
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10:00 AM |
Winter Conservation Walks
These guided walks will be led by members of our Science and Stewardship staff and will explore different Foundation properties throughout the Island. Join us to learn more about the natural history, geology and wildlife habitats of some of Nantucket's most beautiful and unique conservation lands. Call to reserve space: 508-228-2884. |
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| Wednesday February 24, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Free Story Time for Kids 18-36 months
Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Space is limited to 30 attendees.
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| Wednesday February 24, 2010 |
11:00 AM
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11:30 AM |
Free Story Time for Ages 3 and Older
Atheneum Gallery, 1 India Street. Space is limited to 40 attendees.
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| Wednesday February 24, 2010 |
2:00 PM
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4:30 PM |
Activities & Artifacts Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Each week features a different "Artifact of the Week" when children can see and touch authentic artifacts while wearing white curator's gloves. The afternoon will also offer hands-on activities inspired by the featured artifact. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. |
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| Thursday February 25, 2010 |
10:30 AM
to
11:00 AM |
Music in the Morning
A theme-based music program for children 2-5. Program is limited to the first 20 attendees. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. |
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| Thursday February 25, 2010 |
12:00 PM
to
1:00 PM |
Food for Thought Series
Alfred Peterson will speak about the Nantucket Memorial Airport in the Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street. Bring a lunch and enjoy the talk. |
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| Thursday February 25, 2010 |
2:00 PM
to
4:30 PM |
Island Explorations Day
Free hands-on program for school-age children and their families. Explore Nantucket history through a variety of activities--try on colonial clothing, learn to tie knots, examine old Nantucket photographs, or read a book about Nantucket history. Nantucket Whaling Museum, 13 Broad Street, enter through the Discovery Room door. |
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| Thursday February 25, 2010 |
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM |
Kids on Ice
Free after school skating. Open to all Nantucket children grades pre-K to third. Parents must register children. Nantucket Ice, CNB Rink, One Backus Lane. 508-228-2516. |
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| Thursday February 25, 2010 |
3:00 PM
to
5:00 PM |
Teen Cafe
Hang out with your friends, enjoy warm drinks, snacks, and relaxation. Play games, do homework, whatever - just come! Donations accepted to help pay for refreshments. For 8th - 12th graders. Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India Street. |
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| Thursday February 25, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
8:30 PM |
Women's Chorus Rehearsal
The Women's Chorus of Nantucket will rehearse at the Unitarian Church Thursdays. The chorus sings jazz, pop, gospel, country, and world music. Conductor Marcia Hempel: 508-228-3802 |
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| Friday February 26, 2010 |
7:00 PM
to
9:00 PM |
Documentary: "A Sea Change"
Sustainable Nantucket Film Series showing in the Great Hall of the.Nantucket Atheneum, 1 India St. Free. |
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| Saturday February 27, 2010 |
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10:00 AM |
Guest Chef Series
Chef Jenn Farmer will demonstrate healthy Asian recipes. In the Hayloft at Bartlett Farm, 33 Bartlett Farm Road. |
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