Minnesota Marine Art Museum Family Programs

Family Storytelling is tomorrow--- Saturday, June 28th

10-11am

"Funshine Fantasies"

Come join us a read stories in front of original artworks and then do a fun art project! This program is FREE for parents and children. Stories are geared to children 8 and under.

FREE FAMILY PROGRAM THIS SATURDAY

Free Family Program this Saturday at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for Children Ages 5-10!

Tempting Tales
Saturday, June 14 10-11:30 a.m.

“What's past is prologue.” ~ The Tempest, Act 2, Scene 1

Join us for a program of Shakespearean proportions as company members of the Great River Shakespeare Festival read a storybook translation of The Tempest and then investigate some of the rocky seas in the paintings of the Jack Gray in the exhibit Men in Fickle Seas. Prepare to use your body and voices because we will engage in some acting of our own. This program is designed for children ages 5-9 accompanied by an adult. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please call 507-474-6626 to sign up.

This program is free as part of the Museums education and outreach programs.

Early Childhood Family Education

ECFE PAC Play-date @ Lake Park by the Band Shell:  Questions phone Laura 474-0132 or email loos5@hbci.com
Drop-In on Thursdays has been so popular during the school year that lets keep the fun going in the summer as well.  Time starts at Noon, so feel free to come with a packed lunch or just join us at the park for fun.

ECFE PAC Field Trips:  Questions phone Laura 474-0132 or email loos5@hbci.com
June 11, 2008 5:00pm Meet at Lakeview Drive Inn (610 E Sarnia Street) for dinner and bring you bikes, trike, or hike to the band shell for the evening concert.
June 26, 2008 10:00am Meet at the Post Office (67 W 5th Street) for a brief tour of what happens behind the scenes to a letter once dropped in the mail.
July 7, 2008 10:00am Meet at Winona National Bank-Downtown (204 Main Street) to tour the vault and the mini museum they have upstairs.  There will be other surprises as well.
July 22, 2008 between Noon-7pm at the Aquatic Center (780 W 4th Street) ECFE Families can get wet and wild for FREE.  Families who were registered for any classes during the '07-'08 school year will be allowed in for free.
August 11, 2008 5:00pm Meet at LaCanne Park in Goodview (off of HWY 61) for dinner, a dip, and biking…or just play on the equipment!  Bring your own family picnic fair for dinner.
August 22, 2008 10:00am Meet at Central Fire Station (451 E 3rd Street) get a tour of the station and see some fire trucks close up!  We need a ratio of one adult for every three kids.  If you are not able to comply with this please call 474-0132 and speak with Laura.

Bob Welch Aquatic Center:  780 West 4th Street  453-1646  www.cityofwinona-mn.com  Cancellation Line 457-8220
Open Daily Noon-7pm June 2, 2008 – September 1, 2008 (closed July 25-26-27 for swim meet)
Cost:  $4.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Kids
Infants or children wearing diapers are required to wear plastic or rubber pants over the diaper; this includes disposable diapers and 'Little Swimmers'.

Dakota Homecoming:  June 7-8, 2008 www.dakotahomecoming.org Jaycees Pavilion
Phone 452-2278 or 452-0735 with any questions.

Goodview Days:  www.goodviewdays.com August 15-16-17, 2008
More information to be announced.

Minnesota Marine Art Museum:  800 Riverview Drive  474-6626  www.minnesotamarineartmuseum.org
Closed Mondays, Tuesdays 10am-8pm,Wednesdays-Saturdays 10am-5pm, Sundays 11am-5pm
All MN Marine Art Museum programs listed on the ECFE Summer Event Calendar are geared to toddler and or families, open to the public, and are free.  Contact the MN Marine Art Museum for other events happening there.

Westgate Bowl:  In the Westgate Shopping Center off of HWY 61  454-1111
$5.00 Family Bowling (bumpers will be up) and free shoe rental on Thursdays starting in June.  Enjoy kid friendly bowling from 10am-12pm and stay for the lunch specials at Wellingtons.

Winona City (Municipal) Band:  Wednesday Evenings @ the Band Shell on Lake Winona
Concerts begin at 8pm June 11 – August 13, 2008.  If the concert begins after your bed time come and listen to the band practice before each concert starting at 6pm.  The Winona Municipal Band is the oldest municipal band west of the Mississippi River and features Sousa marches, Purcell suites, arrangements of American folk and show tunes and more.

Winona County Fair:  Winona Co. Fairgrounds, St. Charles July 9-13, 2008 www.winonacountyfair.com
So much to see...carnival, parade, animals, music, exhibits, Tractor Pull, and much, much, more.  There is a $4.00 fee for parking in Fairground lots.

WNB (Winona National Bank) Concerts:  June 20th and July 18th, 2008
6/20/08 Bob and the Beachcombers at Lake Park Band Shell 11am-1pm
7/18/08 Ron Sacia and the Fat Daddys in Central Park (behind Post Office) 11am-1:30pm
$1.00 Lunch (hot dog, chips, and beverage) begins at 11am.  There kid activities as well.

Winona Steam Boat Days:  www.winonasteamboatdays.com  June 18-22, 2008
TONS happening…carnival (Merrian Midway), boat races, parades, craft show & flea market, and so much more.  CHECK IT OUT! Special armband days and times to ride the rides on the Midway.  Armbands are sold at the grocery stores for $14.00 June 1-14, 2008 or can be purchased at the event for $18.00.

DADS & KIDS!

The Winona Public Library Children's Department

and

Americorps READS Members

invite

DADS & KIDS

to a

FREE

Fathers Reading Every Day

Outdoor Picnic

Games

Hog Dogs

Stories

Free Books for Kids

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 29th

Lake Park Lions Shelter

To reserve a spot call:

454-2151, ext. 6

RED CROSS HEALTH FAIR

RED CROSS HEALTH FAIR
9 a.m. to Noon
Saturday, May 17
Winona Mall

Community Resources for Families
including
Baby Connections Booth
Using a baby sling lesson at 10:30

Winona CountyMaternal Child Health Nurses
Car Seat Safety

May Family Events Newsletter

Story Time at the Library • Tuesdays • Winona Public Library
• 10-10:20 am Lap Sit (Babies & Toddlers)
• 10:30-11 am Preschoolers (3-5 year olds)
• For more information, call 507-452-4592.

Toddler Gym Nights • Tuesday, May 13, 27, 5:30-7pm • Room 107, Goodview School
• Open to parents and toddlers 12-36 months.
• No pre-registration needed. Sponsored by ECFE PTA. More info: 494-0913

Drop-in Play Group • Thurs, May 15, 12:30-2:30pm
• Goodview School, 5100 W. 9th St., Room 106
• Come play with your child! Check out the “Zoom” room, play with new toys, or just hang out with other parents and their kids! Class is free and pre-registration is not required. More info: 507-494-0913

Winona: Capital for a Day •Fri, May 16, 7:45am-10:30pm
• Winona City Hall and Lake Park Band Shell
• Help celebrate Minnesota’s 150th birthday with Winona being the honorary state capital for the day! Adult themed events will be held at the City Hall including various legislative events as well as an appearance by Governor Tim Pawlenty!
• Events for all ages will be held at the Band Shell starting at 4:30pm. A day full of food, fun, wagon rides, games and music. Fireworks at 9:30pm.

Whalan Stand-Still Parade • Sat, May 17 10am-3pm
• Whalan, MN (5 miles east of Lanesboro on Hwy 16)
• In the nationally famous Whalan Stand-Still parade, the parade doesn’t move—the spectators do! Stroll along the parade route to enjoy food, music, games and more.
• More info: (800) 944-2670

Minnesota City Day • Sat, May 17, 8am-6pm • City Park, Minnesota City
• Events include a craft fair; an antique tractor and small steam engine display; day long musical entertainment; the Winona Steam Calliope; children's activities; llamas; food court; the "Oaks" open house; 8 am pancake breakfast; supper and evening entertainment at the school.
• More info: 507-689-4103

Riverside Family Fun Fair • Sat, May 18 • Riverside Park, La Cross
• Celebrate See America Week by attending this fun event for the whole family. Games, activities, food and much more.
• More info: La Crosse CVB, 800-658-9424 or www.explorelacrosse.com

Moms Supporting Moms Group • Tues, May 20, 5-7:30pm • Room 106, Goodview School
• Children up to age 8 can attend with their moms. Activities for different ages of children will be planned.
• For child care or transportation needs, call Deb 494-0950.

MN Pinto Horse Show • Sat/Sun May 24, 25
• Minnesota Equestrian Center (off Hwy 43, take Hwy 21 west 1 mile)
• More info: (608) 435-6405 or www.minnesotaequestrian.com

Sunfish Days • 5 pm Thur, May 22 – 10:30pm Sun, May 25 • 201 Rider's Club Road, Onalaska
• Kids’ fishing tournament, carnival, music, petting zoo, pet contest, pony rides, food vendors, and more.
• Parade Sat. at 12 noon (from Quincy and Sandlake Road to City Hall)
• More info: www.onalaskasunfishdays.com

More events at www.winonakids.org. This calendar is sponsored by the Early Childhood Family Education PTA. For more information about Early Childhood Family Education programs and events, call 494-0913. If you know of an event for families with kids age 5 or under, e-mail winonaecfepta@gmail.com to have it listed in next month’s calendar.

TOY-EQUIPMENT SALE

Winona County DayCare Providers Association
Toy-Equipment Library Sale
1223 West 5th Street
Winona

Riding toys, high chairs, crib, outdoor equipment, child washer and dryer,
Books, and many other items.
Priced to sell

Friday, April 25th 7 A.M.-4 P.M.
Saturday, April 26th 7 A.M.-4 P.M.

½ off sale on Saturday from 2 P.M.-4P.M.

Help save our environment, carpool with a friend.