Top Secret: Mission Toy arrives Saturday, February 9! Murphy Irish Dancers perform Irish jigs and reels in an upcoming performance from our World on Stage series. Get insight on creative learning methods from Sir Ken Robinson at Discovery Forum, February's fund-raiser. Parents, let everyone know your thoughts by submitting a blog post. Spring Day Camps - early registration for Supporting Members begins February 5.

P.S. All members can visit the Museum during monthly for Members-Only Hours from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Upcoming Sundays : February 10, March 2, and April 6. (Sunday, February 3 is regular hours 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Top Secret: Mission Toy
February 9 - May 4
Calling all toy experts! Use your investigative skills to check out toys from around the world. 

Members-only Hour & Breakfast
Sunday, February 10
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Come and hour early and check out the new Mission Toy exhibition. Breakfast catered by Boudin SF and Whole Foods.

Last day to rsvp for the breakfast is Today, January 31.
Email sgordon@badm.org or call 415-339-3952

Mission Toy: Performances
The Brian Waite Band
Saturday, March 1
11a.m.
A zany and interactive performance that will get you up on your feet!

The Museum's annual World on Stage performance series continues bringing traditions and cultures from around the world to our audience. For performance dates and times click here.

There will be a special double performance by Yao Yong Dance for Chinese New Year, Monday, February 18.  

World on Stage
Ethnic Performance Celebration
January 5 - February 23
Members $7.50 ; General $9.50

Upcoming performances include:

• Murphy Irish Dancers - Irish jigs and reels
• Peruvian Dance Company - Dance from Peru
• Ballet Afseneh - Music and dance of Afghanistan and Iran
• Yao Yong Dance - Chinese traditional dance
• Aguacero - Afro-Puerto Rican live music and dance

Yao Yong Dance
Monday, February 18
11 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Learning is Child's Play: Celebrating the Role of Creativity in Learning

The Discovery Forum raises support for the Museum’s educational exhibitions and programs, and serves to increase awareness about current topics in education. The event also advances the Museum’s role as a central resource for children, families and educational organizations throughout the Bay Area.

Tickets are now on sale to hear Sir Ken Robinson, international expert on creativity, at our annual fund-raising event. 

Contact Jessica Watson at (415) 339-3958 or jwatson@badm.org to purchase tickets now, or buy them online.

Click here for more information and ticket sales. 

Monday, February 11, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton Hotel
600 Stockton Street
San Francisco

Chinese New Year
(President's Day)
Monday, February 18
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Gung hay fat choy! Good fortune and happiness! Join us for the Museum's annual celebration of Chinese New Year. We'll have activities all throughout the Museum.

• Dragon Lion Dance - Festival Plaza
• Chinese calligraphy - Studio 5
• Lantern making - Studio 10
• Lucky red envelopes & kites - Ceramics Studio
  
• Sweet fried wontons - The Playhouse

Yao Yong Dance
11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Members $7.50 ; General $9.50

Help us expand our new Blog! Last month's poll results indicate readers want to hear from parents. 

Parents, send in a blog post of a few paragraphs. Tell us about an experience you had at the Museum and what you enjoyed the best. Don't forget to send in a picture and a small bio paragraph of yourself.

We will pick a few and post them throughout February. Email entries to jherrera@badm.org.

We also have included Flickr and YouTube on our blog. Check out images and video taken on-site by the staff. Submit images and videos of your own, too.

Read and comment on our blog.

Thank you to all of those who submitted photos of their kids and their favorite toys.  There were plenty of adorable pictures sent and it was difficult to pick the winner. 

Many entered the contest and displayed the love children have for thier toys. Check out all the entries here!

Grand Prize: Congratulations Natalie and Shelby the Turtle!

Below are the Honorable Mention winners 

Guy, 11 months and his car     Reisa, age 4, and Soggy Doggy
Violet, age 2.5, and Madeline Andrew, age 1, and his truck
Katherine and Ike (real dog) and Freckles (stuffed toy dog)

Discovery Days Spring Camp 2008
April 7-11

Sign up your 4- to 8-year-old for a week of fun and adventure! Enjoy big fun and small classes at our all new Discovery Days Spring Camps.

Half Day Program, Full Day Program and Extended Care available

Click here to see hours and fees.

Early registration for Supporting Members begins February 5 - Upgrade your membership! Email gmedley@badm.org or
call (415) 339-3932 General registration begins February 18.

Learning about science

Music Together® Maracas Collection
Ten-week series
Tuesdays, March 25 – June 3
Fridays, March 28 – May 30 (9 week session)
9:15, 10:15 & 11:15 a.m.

No classes Tuesday, April 8 or Friday, April 11

Ages 6 months – 4 years
Pre-registration required.
See rates and register online.

Join instructor Stacy Walden for Music Together®, a music and movement approach to early childhood music development for children and the adults who love them. Tuition includes a beautifully illustrated songbook/CD with parent education guide. Sessions last 45 minutes.

Please note: Friday session is nine weeks, not the usual 10.

Q. After juggling kids and work all day, I don’t have much energy left for my Valentine.  Any advice?

A: Parenting is hard work.  And after taking care of everything that needs to get done in a day --- your job, your kids, the house – it's hard to find time to take care of your relationship too.   But a healthy partnership is key to a child’s well-being.  Studies show that children raised in a loving environment feel more secure about their world.  So this Valentine's Day, you and your partner may want to review the following tips...Click here to read the following tips from Nurse Rona.

Sign up early for our popular weekend birthday parties, where activities can include candy sushi-making, colorful exploding volcanoes, or make-your-own goo! Choose one of ten themes, or just rent a party room.  

Your child and a group of friends and family can enjoy lots of hands-on fun in one of our special birthday rooms, then continue their day by the Bay by exploring our one-of-a-kind indoor/ outdoor facility and special activities. Click here for birthday info

Call (415) 339-3900 or visit www.BayKidsMuseum.org to learn about these and other exciting activities.

MUSEUM HOURS: Tues – Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Sat & Sun, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Second Saturday Free from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.: February 9

Holiday schedule: We will be open Monday, February 18 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for Chinese New Year.

Questions? Comments? Please let us know what you think by emailing contact@badm.org.

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