Thursday, November 17, 2011

Arab Connections, Celebrating Families, and More


 

 

Community Partner Highlight: Arab American Family Services

Arab ConnectionsDid you know that November is Arab American Heritage Month? To celebrate, Chicago Children's Museum welcomes you to join us for Arab Connections a celebration of the rich culture of Chicago's Arab community, developed in partnership with Arab American Family Services!

As a social service agency, Arab American Family Services offers Chicago and South Suburban residents the support needed to build healthy families and communities, with a special focus on providing cultural and linguistic support to Arab American families. While a primary focus of the agency is to provide support for Arab speakers in their native dialects with a specific sensitivity to the diverse cultural needs of the Arab community, Arab American Family Services also seeks to promote greater cultural understanding of the Arab community. Find out more about Arab American Family Services by visiting their website.

Learn about Chicago's Arab community by joining us for Arab Connections, on Thursday Nov. 17, during Kraft Free Family Night, from 5-8pm! Call us at (312) 464-7715 to learn more!

Celebrating Families in Words and Pictures
December 15 at 5:30 & 6:30pm
December 17 & 18 at 1, 2, & 3pm

Join us in our Kraft Artabounds Studio with award-winning children's author and educator, Patricia J. Murphy in a unique story-making workshop. Come with your family and leave with a family storybook! Workshops are ticketed, and space is limited. Please call (312) 464-7715 to find out more.

Use your Free Group Pass to Visit!

Do you work for a 501(c)3 non-profit serving low-income families? Request a free Group Pass (good for up to 35 children and 7 adults) to book a free field trip during one of the workshop dates above. Call us at (312) 464-7715 to book your visit today.

Snow Much FunKraft Free Family Night—Plan Ahead for your 2012 Visit!

Join us for Kraft Free Family Night, 5-8pm every Thursday, when museum admission is free for all visitors. Groups of 15 or more must book ahead.

Have a group of 35 people or more? Free transportation is available for qualified non-profit organizations serving low-income families. Please see below for bus availability. Email us or call (312) 464-7715 to register your group today!

Snow Much Fun
December 29 and January 5

1 bus left per date!
Here’s your chance to skate indoors! Explore CCM favorite, Snow Much Fun and take part in winter pastimes in the warmth of our Great Hall.
Open Mic: I Have a Dream, Dr, King!
January 12

3 buses available
Express your dreams for freedom and fairness through poetry and freedom songs. Recite excerpts of Dr. King's famous speech. Then, write a letter to Dr. King expressing your dream for equal rights for all!

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