Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 11, 1 November 1991 — Bishop Museum schedules funfamily events [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Bishop Museum schedules funfamily events

As the holiday season approaches, Bishop Museum has organized a month of fun family activities to enjoy. The following are some museum events in November.

Nov. 1 — Mission lmpossible Attention all teenagers! Needed: Super sleuths to run secret night missions for Bishop Museum. No prior experience necessary. Test your wits and rack your brains in a game that's guaranteed fun. You'll issue your code name and mission then explore the dark corners of Hawaiian Hall to complete your special assignment. Ages: 15-17 yrs. Sorry no adults. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Friday. Fee: $8.50 (Bishop Museum members $6.50) Location: Bishop Museum, Hall of Discovery. Reservations required. For more information, eall 848-4149.

Nov. 2 — Sharks in the Dark Bring your flashlight and get ready for Halloween as you take a "night dive beneath the sea" to meet the hunters of the deep. You'll spy sharks of all shapes and sizes, search for the secrets of their survival and hear suspenseful shark stories. You'll even receive a scary shark souvenir. Ages: 9-11 yrs. Sorry no adults. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Saturday. Fee: $8.50 (Bishop Museum members $6.50) Location: Bishop Museum, Castle Memonal Building

Nov. 3 — Bishop Museum Family Sunday Sponsored by Girl Scouts of Amenea. Theme: "The Aloha Spirit in Girl Scouting." Enjoy arts and crafts activities, food booths, and entertainment on the Great Lawn. All exhibits open to the public including "Sharks! Fact and Fantasy," an exhibit whieh intends to separate truth from fiction while providing visitors an entertaining education of what it really means to be a shark. Free to Hawai'i residents and military personnel with I.D. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bishop Museum Great Lawn. For more information, eall 847-3511. Nov. 9 — lt's Only a SHARK Are all sharks alike? Whieh is the biggest shark of all? Whieh shark swims the fastest? Find the answers to these questions and more as you discover what makes a shark a shark. You'll share shark secrets, shark stories and even make a shark tooth cast to take home.

Session I: 9:30-11:30 a.nL, Saturday, 6-8 yrs. Session II: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Saturday, 6-8 yrs. Fee: $8.50 (Bishop Museum members $6.50) Location: Bishop Museum, Hall of Discovery Reservations required. For more information, eall 848-4149.

Nov. 15 — Sleep in the Dark Ever dream of spending the night with one of the most feared creatures in the world? Here's your ehanee to sleep in the awe-inspiring presence of life-size shark models and eome face to face with these majestic creatures! You'll leam about sharks through game, demonstrations and stories. Program includes fun exploration time in the "SHARKS! Fact and Fantasy" exhibit and a Shark T-shirt. Evening snack and continental breakfast also included. Children must be 6-10 years old. Limit 2 children per adult. Time: 7 p.m., Friday - 8:00 a.m., Saturday. Fee: $53 for adult/child pair, $27 for eaeh additional family member (Bishop Museum members $45, $23 for eaeh additional family member). Location: Bishop Museum, Castle Memorial Building. •

Nov. 16 — Mano the Shark Leam about sharks (mano) Hawaiian style. Discover how the early Hawaiians caught and used mano in their everyday lives. See weapons and tools made from sharkskin and teeth and create your own take-home shark artifact. Session I: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, 6-8 yrs. Session II: 12:30-2:30 p.m., Saturday, 6-8 yrs. Fee: $8.50 (Bishop Museum members $6.50) Location: Bishop Museum, Hall of Discovery Nov. 19 — Creative HoIiday Decorations Spend an evening creating holiday decorations for your home or to give as gifts. Bring your own finds from nature to add to the materials provided

and any ribbon and laee or odds and ends you may have. Children must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by an adult. Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday. Fee: $12 (Bishop Museum members $10) Location: Bishop Museum, Atherton Halau Reservations required. For more information, eall 848-4149.

Nov. 23 — From Paper to Packages Enter the wor!d of Japanese gift wrapping and paper folding as you use all types of paper to produce boxes, wrappings and cards for Christmas or any occasion. Children must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by an adult. Time: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $12 (Bishop Museum members $10) Location: Bishop Museum, Athrrton Halau

Nov. 23 — Making Sense of Your Senses Tickle your taste buds, get an earful, feel with your fingertips and see something specia! as your leam about your five senses. Session I: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Saturday, 4-5 yrs. with adult. Session II: 12-1:30 p.m., Saturday, 4-5 yrs. with adult. Fee: $12 (Bishop Museum members $9) Location: Bishop Museum, Hall of Discovery

This rare Hawaiian shark's tooth weapon was recently donated to Bishop Museum by the Hemmeter Corp. It is now on dispiay at the museum.

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