Spokane Model Family Workshops & Events for 2008:
What's New in 2008!
The Model Family Mentorship Program and our partnered Spokane Community are proud to offer all participating families the opportunity to enjoy these group outing events!
Tutorial Program
Begins in Sept! To request a tutor for your child or any member of the family enrolled in school, please contact the Model Families office to sign up 888 383-2026.
Emphasize the Arts! Model Families is working hard to partner with existing local organizations and patrons to bring our families the very best in local arts. We thank our community partners who make these opportunities possible.
Spokane Children's Theatre, Northwest Museum of Arts & Cultural,
Spokane Symphony, Spokane Imax Theater
The Home Team! Spokane Chiefs Hockey
Model Families supports the home team! Model Family participants only
MAC Fest experience will be presented at the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture to participants in the Model Family Mentorship Program.
The themes and activities explored in this program relate to the exhibitions in our galleries, giving our family visitors an in-depth look into the concepts
and ideas behind the artwork. MAC Fest programs includes a variety of experiential activities for children and adults, with activities taking place throughout
the museum. Through viewing and creating artwork together families can have a shared experience that stimulates their creativity and encourages their expression.
Spokane IMAX Theater
Education @ the MAX is an experimental education program played out using the IMAX format. The goal of the program is to provide an affordable,
educational IMAX experience for K - 12th grade students in the Inland Northwest. Science, history, culture and other curriculums are enhanced.
In an effort to support the importance of strengthening families and extending educational art opportunities to families, Riverfront Park IMAX
Theater will be extending this unique opportunity to families participating in the Model Family Mentorship Program.
6th Annual Seattle Family KiteFest 2008! July 26th
A welcomed annual community event at Seattle's Sandpoint Magnuson Park the last Saturday in July! The Model Family Mentorship Program hosts the 6th Annual Seattle Family Kite Fest 2008.
Family Kite Fly, Kite themed activities, games, and fun for everyone. Come out and enjoy fun for the whole family! Building, learning, and flying kites.
The "sky's the limit"!
Visit www.kitefest.net for a complete schedule of kite-themed events around the city leading up to the Family Fly!
WINTER CALENDAR
Spokane Children's Theatre Presents The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
Performed at Spokane Community College - Mission and Greene (In The Lair)
Sunday, Feb. 3rd 1:00pm
509 328-4886 call for directions
(Group will meet at main will-call 15-20 minutes before event)
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
(A day of hands-on family Life Sciences projects)
Family MAC Fest
CULTURAL FRIENDSHIPS: This very special MACFest coincides with the annual Friendship Dance. Activities include music, dance, and hands-on activities that celebrate the region’s American Indian culture.
Saturday, Feb.9th 11am to 4pm
2316 W. First Avenue
(Group will meet at main will-call 15-20 minutes before event)
Spokane Chiefs Hockey
Saturday, Feb. 22nd 7pm
Spokane Chiefs Vs. Everett
700 W. Mallon Avenue
509 328-0450 call for directions
Spokane Chiefs Hockey
Friday, March 7th 7pm
Spokane Chiefs Vs. Tri-Cities
700 W. Mallon Avenue
509 328-0450 call for directions
Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture
(A day of hands-on family Life Sciences projects)
Family MAC Fest
"Near Nature, Near Perfect at the MAC"
Sunday, Mar.9th noon to 3pm
2316 W. First Avenue
(Group will meet at main will-call 15-20 minutes before event)
SPRING CALENDAR
Spokane Children's Theatre Presents "The Adventures of Nate the GREAT"
Performed at Spokane Community College - Mission and Greene (In The Lair)
Sunday, March 9th 1:00pm
509 328-4886 call for directions
(Group will meet at main will-call 15-20 minutes before event)
Spokane Symphony Presents "Tales of the Spokane Tribe on the Spokane River"
Students of Wellpinit Schools tell the story of the Spokane Tribe on the Spokane River
Pre-concert inter-cultural activities
Lobby exhibits from 3 p.m.
May 18, 4 p.m. at the Fox Theater
101 W. Sprague
(509) 326-3136 call for directions
(Group will meet at main will-call 15-20 minutes before event)
Spokane Children's Theatre Presents "Annie"
Performed at Spokane Community College - Mission and Greene (In The Lair)
Sunday, JUne 1st 1:00pm
509 328-4886 call for directions
(Group will meet at main will-call 15-20 minutes before event)
6th Annual Seattle Family KiteFest 2008 Sponsored by Model Families: A welcomed annual kiting event for Northwest
kite enthusiasts, families, and community. This one day event presented by the Model Family Mentorship Program is designed to engage
the whole family, teaches & promotes the sport of kiting, and inform the community about our efforts to strengthen families through volunteerism and mentorship.
Model Families teams up with the community to discover the "art of kite flying". Come out and enjoy a day of fun for the whole family building, learning, and flying kites. The "sky's the limit"!
11am-5pm
Saturday, July 26th 2008
Magnuson Park (Kite Hill)
7400 Sand Point Way NE.
Seattle, WA.
Go the the Seattle KiteFest web site.
Learn more about our efforts to strengthen families. Become a Model Family Mentor Family. Contact us today and request an application!
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