Notes from the floor, May 6, 2008
We love this time of year for this is the time that so many school groups come and visit us. We have school groups from around the Upper Peninsula scheduled to come and visit us every weekday morning between now and June 5th. It is great to have these large groups of kids taking advantage of our fun, learning environment. Welcome students.

Speaking of students, with Northern Michigan University recently ending its academic year we wanted to take a moment to thank the many Northern students who came to the Museum to volunteer over the past year. Thankfully, there are way too many to mention by name. Whether it is our monthly Second Thursday Creativity Series, or our other events, the students really come through for us. So, thanks a lot NMU.

Speaking of the Second Thursday Creativity Series. The next event is set for Thursday, May 8th with a theme of "Spring Flowers." There will be a lot of fun activities for all kids and their families. The event will run from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. and it is free with admission or membership to the Museum. Check out the "Happenings" page for more info.

The Museum is one of the sponsors of the Marquette Uncommon Bike Tour coming up Saturday, May 17 in and around Marquette. Join your neighbors. Meet your friends. Enjoy the fun of this family-friendly, non-competitive bike ride. The 10-mile course will be well marked and will follow Marquette’s bike path system. The event begins and ends at the Marquette Commons off of Third Street in downtown Marquette. The casual start will run from 8:30 until 10 a.m. and will finish by at noon. There will be a rest stop with water and snacks at the Presque Isle Park. There will also be a sag wagon out on the course. Each rider will receive a commemorative water bottle and there are a variety of door prizes that will be given away. All riders must wear a helmet and all under 12 much be accompanied by an adult. Registration is $10 for a family and $5 for an individual. For more information about registering, stop by the Museum, or call 226-3911.

Help by marking off something from our Wish List.
We have a continuing need for many items that help keep our operations and programming strong. To examine our Wish List click here.

Join the Playmakers Club and help ALL families enjoy the Museum!
To make the Museum accessible to families of all income levels, we've launched the Playmakers Club to provide annual memberships to qualifying families through charitable donations.

For every $100 tax-deductible donation you designate for the Playmakers Club, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that a family of need is able to enjoy the excitement and energy of the exhibits and programs at the U.P. Children's Museum for an entire year.

You may donate with a credit card by calling the Museum at 906-226-3911, or for a mail-in donation form, click here.

For an application for a free family membership, click here.

Contribute to the Yellow Brick Road
Our transformation of the Celebration Courtyard with its magical Yellow Brick Road continues. Your tax-deductible donation to the Museum will be memorialized by an engraved yellow brick, paver, planter, bench or tree. Contribute now! For an order form, click here.

Adopt an Exhibit
Families and groups volunteer to maintain or enhance exhibits. If you're interested in participating in this exciting service project, contact Jim Edwards at the Museum.

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