On Saturday Oct. 1 the popular “Museum Kids” program returns to the Museum of Lennox & Addington.
Inspired by the museum’s upcoming exhibit, Owls of Amherst Island & Other Canadian Wildlife featuring the wildlife photography of Bill Bickle, children will learn to make their own owl through the art of needle felting. This workshop will be led by Rhonda Evans of Glocca Morra Studios.
Museum Kids takes place the first Saturday of every month at the Museum. Kids ages 12 and under can come to the Museum for free to learn a new skill and have some fun at the Museum. The monthly activities are centred around the current exhibits the Museum has on display.
Two sessions are available for this program: 9:45 a.m – 10:45 a.m, or 11 a.m -12 p.m. Pre-registration is required and can be found by visiting the museum’s website (link provided below). Alternatively, registration can be completed by calling the Museum or visiting the Museum in person.
Evans will also be available in the afternoon at the Museum to teach a Heritage Arts workshop for adults. More advanced needle felting techniques will be applied, leaving visitors with a fuzzy 3D owl to take home. This workshop costs $35 person and all supplies will be provided. Pre-registration and payment is required. This workshop is best suited for ages 13+.
Spaces are limited for both the Museum Kids and Heritage Arts workshop. Those interested are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
The Museum of Lennox & Addington is located at 97 Thomas Street East in Napanee. Detailed information about each program is available at www.countymuseum.ca. For more information, please visit the website or call 613-354-3027.
Tuesday Night at the Museum is also slated to return to the museum’s monthly programming lineup.
On Oct. 4 at the Museum of Lennox & Addington will welcome Judii Merle, author of the novel Wabanang: An Anishinaabe Granddaughter’s Search for the Truth, which is loosely based on her life. Attendees will also be privy to beautiful drumming on this special night.
Anishinaabe Grandmother Judii Merle has cleverly woven tradition and history in her book, using Ojibwe phrases, words and pronunciation, and with it, cultural authenticity, to tell her semi-biographical story. Wabanang encounters along the way both kind and cantankerous Indigenous and non-Indigenous people who shape her life and memories about coming of age as an Ojibwe girl and of the dehumanizing residential school experience.
Sisters in Spirit Day on Oct. 4 honours missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and shows support for their loved ones.
There is a $3 admission fee to attend this event. The event starts at 7 p.m. No pre-registration is required.