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 January 25th -28th Chinese
New Year Celebrations
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Wave goodbye to the rabbit and welcome in the Year of the Dragon! Come join us as we celebrate and discover the Chinese New Year! For the entire week we will be featuring art activities and fun facts including dragon crafts, good luck door hangers, paper lanterns and much more!
 Wednesday, February 1: Elmo’s Birthday
Bash 10-11am
Meet the loveable, huggable Elmo! Kick up your heels as we dance and sing in celebration of Elmo‟s birthday. Today is all about the color red – make an Elmo cupcake and come dressed in red to get a prize!
*Festivities included with admission
Registration recommended.
 Chocolate Factory Festival Friday,
February 3rd 5-8PM
The museum will become a chocolate lover’s haven. In addition to learning how chocolate is made children will have a variety of interactive activities to enjoy that include: a chocolate playdough station, a chocolate chopstick challenge, a chocolate river, a bakery where children can role play and shop for treats, face painting, yummy bites bingo, and a flowing chocolate fountain with lots of delicious items for dipping. Jody Fitz from the Price Chopper Kids Cooking Club will be leading hands on chocolate activities. The movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory will be shown throughout the evening. Pizza and soda will be available for a fee at our old-fashioned 1940’s Soda Fountain. Reduced admission is $6.00 per person, Imagine Nation Museum members and children under one are free. ACM memberships and library passes are not accepted for this special event. For further information call the museum at (860)-314-1400.
 Friday, February 10: Valentine Teddy
Bear Tea 11am-12:30pm
Little ladies & gentlemen are invited for a delightful tea party! Bring along your teddy bear and together we‟ll enjoy dainty finger sandwiches and valentine cookies. Create sweet treats and valentine fames.
$5/members, $12/non-members
Registration Deadline: 2/5/12
*Includes museum admission
 Monday, February 20: President’s Day
9:30am-5pm
Be George Washington or Abe Lincoln. Learn what it takes to be president of the USA and tell us what you would
do if you were president!
 February 20-24: Winter Vacation Week
A fun filled week with special guests, games, art & crafts!
 Tuesday, February 21: Black History Month
10-11am
In celebration of Black History Month, join Team ESPN and Jay Harris, ESPN Sports Center anchor, for an inspirational book reading. Music by the Bristol Eastern Jazz Combo.
 Thursday, February 23: Dental Health Day
9:30am-5pm
February is dental health month. Visit with pediatric dentist„s for informative sessions all about healthy habits for terrific teeth! Join us for this all day event as we learn and create healthy smiles.
 Friday, February 24: National Engineers
Day 10-4pm 
Children will have the opportunity to work with G.E. volunteers to learn about engineering fun, and to design and construct exciting hands-on projects.
 Wednesday, February 29: Leap Day!
It only happens every four years so save the date! Make a paper plate leap day frog, pin the crown on the Frog Prince, and come join us in Musical Lily Pads as we celebrate and learn about this wonderful day!
 Friday, March 4: First Friday Family Festival
Luck O’ the Irish 5-8pm
Admission $6/person (kids less than 1yr free)
Experience the magical world of Leprechauns and Irish traditional culture!
Wednesday, March 14: Girls Night Out
6:00-7:30pm Creative Relationships
Come join us in learning to create a beautiful scrapbook keepsake for future generations! Learn the styles and techniques of scrapbooking and how it allows you to view the special people in your life! (Please bring a few memorable photos to work with)
A light dinner will be served. We begin promptly at 6pm.
Pre-Registration is required call 860-314-1400 to register.
Space is limited. Call 860-314-1400 to register.
*Made possible by: The Main Street Community Foundation- Women and Girls’ Fund
 Saturday, March 31: Teddy Bear
Health Clinic 9-12pm
Join us at our Healthy Nation Exhibit and bring your teddy bear or stuffed animal for a checkup by our volunteer health professionals! Families are able to visit additional stations to learn about developmental health and wellness lifestyles.
*Made possible by: Thomaston Savings Bank
 Wednesday, April 4: Moe’s Southwest Grill
Fundraiser
720 Queen Street Southington, CT
5-9pm Just come and eat a great meal!
*15% of all sales will go to support Imagine Nation Museum
*Event flyer must be present. Flyers are available at the Imagine Nation
Museum & Bristol Library Children’s Dept.
Friday, April 6: McDonalds Fundraiser 
646 Farmington Avenue Bristol, CT
4:30-7:30pm A fundraising event that everyone who has ever gone to McDonald's will love!
10% of all sales generated will go to support Imagine Nation Museum
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