Upcoming Events at the WCHM (Plus a Plea for Volunteers!)

THERE’S STILL TIME TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

December 23, 2010 at 6pm

The Red Carpet Club presents . . . A Christmas Story!

Come see this holiday classic in our very own little theatre! This is sure to fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today. The Red Carpet Club meets every other month and views films with a local connection. A Christmas Story is set in Indiana !

"Ralphie, a young boy growing up in the '40's, dreams of owning a Red Rider BB gun. He sets out to convince the world this is the perfect gift. But along the way, he runs into opposition from his parents, his teacher, and even good 'ol Santa Claus himself." - from IMDb.com. This film is rated PG.

27 years after it was made, it still brings on gales of laughter from viewers! Don't miss it!
Call 260.563.9070 to reserve your spot. The cost is $5/person. Ages 5 & under, free.

VOLUNTEERS (AND EGG CARTONS) STILL NEEDED

Family Fun Day is just over a week away! We are still in need of egg cartons for a craft project. You can drop them by the front desk. We are also still looking for volunteers for this event. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We need volunteers for 2-hour blocks, 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm, and 2pm-4pm. If you are interested and available, contact Emily at emilyp@wabashmuseum.org.

OTHER THINGS TO REMEMBER!

December 25, 2010 from 2pm-4pm

WE ARE OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY!

Start a new holiday tradition with your family. Stop by the Museum!

December 30, 2010 from 10am-4pm

Family Fun Day presents . . . Travelin’ Through Time!

Our Winter Break Family Fun Day will be here before you know it! We will have transportation- themed activities going on throughout the entire museum, designed especially for families with children!

Activities:

·         Build and race a rubber-band boat!

·         See how people got around in Wabash in 1937!

·         Do a scavenger hunt!

·         Make your own bus, fire engine, or dump truck!

·         Listen in to story time!

·         See the model train display !

·         Win PRIZES!

January 27th, 2011 from 12pm-1pm

History Hunters presents . . . Happy Birthday, Wabash County !

Mark your calendars NOW for January 27th, when we celebrate Wabash County 's 175th birthday during our noon-1pm History Hunters Event. We will celebrate with a trivia game with prizes, and even a birthday cake! Call 260.563.9070 to reserve your spot.

Do Some Last Minute Shopping

Hanna’s Town: A Little World We Have Lost by Bill Wimberly is here! We also have Wabash County Chronicles : Raucous, Quirky, and Essential Tales by Ron Woodward and Gladys Harvey, as well as many other uniquely-Wabash items. We also have great stocking stuffers and activities for kids of all ages. Gift Baskets can be made to fit any budget. The Store keeps the same hours as the Museum, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm. And, yes, we are open on Christmas Eve!