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Dear Agape Family and Friends,
There are many reasons to look forward to a hopeful 2021. There has been tremendous hardships and serious challenges remain in our communities. The accomplishments of this past year have helped Agape Children’s Museum make positive progress in preparation for our 10th year of service. I am inspired by the commitment, creativity and compassion that has been evident as we have worked to serve our children and families in this challenging time.
This year, with many nonprofits having to close their doors, we worked hard to keep our programs available and safe. We launched Agape ART SUBMISSIONS FROM HOME PROGRAM, an online, art-based series of fun, educational and engaging activities for kids and families to do together at home as the museum’s in-person activities have been temporarily halted due to COVID-19. During the Summer Agape hosted HEARTY MARTY’S Virtual/Online Summer Camp with pre-assembled Starter Boxes each week with all the materials and instructions needed for a week of activities that were fun, educational, and hands-on. Through the platform of the internet we were able to present many popular events virtually such as our; Family Health Festival, Harvest Art Show, Halloween Quarantine-O-Ween Night, Museum Weekend of Giving Fundraiser and The Color of the Season Art Experience.
All of these accomplishments gives me hope for the future. I invite you to take a moment to consider those things that bring you hope during this unique holiday season. A vision for a better future has the power to lift our spirits and strengthen our communities. Together, we can celebrate the opportunities that this New Year brings.
I look forward to seeing our collective hopes for the New Year. May you have continue to stay healthy and safe during this holiday season. For the Children and their Families,
Vaughn Pitts, M.Ed
Founder and CEO
Agape Children’s Museum
Date: January 4, 2021
Due to COVID-19 the museum’s in-person activities have been temporarily halted. Agape Children’s Museum since that time launched an online, art-based series of fun, educational and engaging activities for kids and families to work together at home. The Children’s Museum Colors of the Season Virtual Art Experience provides a high quality and comprehensive participation program for children ages 4-13. Children continue to submit art works representing our cities diverse cultures using art vocabulary and concepts, as well as encouraging expressing themselves by creating their own unique masterpieces. This designed program gives students opportunities to express themselves in drawing, painting during the holiday season. The Multifaceted program also helps develop students’ critical thinking skills, creativity, visual literacy, self-esteem and appreciation of other cultures. Submitted Artwork can be sent to ve_pitts@yahoo.com and all submitted art will be presented on all museum social media pages from Tuesday, December 15th until Saturday, January 2nd, 2021.
Date: December 4, 2020
Museum weekend of giving is Agape Children’s Museum online fundraiser. This community-wide effort inspires friends, partners and others to make a donation of any size to the many areas that support Museum success. This 72 hour online campaign runs from November 13th to the 15th will help provide the needed funds in support of resources, programming, learning experiences and much more.
EVERY GIFT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE, REGARDLESS OF SIZE
All gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Agape Children’s Museum. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt & charitable organization. Our tax-exempt number is 27-3292471
Date: November 8, 2020
Associated Museum Director Jenny Tate invites you to participate as Agape Children’s Museum Partners with Pampered Chef for a Fundraiser to Promote Healthy Eating at Home. Get ready to learn recipes and tips to make meals that fuel your lifestyle with some of Pampered Chef’s best products.
Click on the following link: https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/agapefundraiser and follow the SHOP NOW button to open up the wonderful world of Pampered Chef at your fingertips. Plus, you can email me for a FREE EBook of recipes. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Jenny Tate can be reached at: Jennytate29@gmail.com
Date: October 30, 2020
Put on a Halloween Costume
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Agape Children’s Museum is proud to host a virtual Quarantine-O-Ween festival on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 6-7:00 P.M.
This is an event with opportunities for both children, adults, and families together. The Halloween storytelling, art tutorials for children of different ages, as well as music and interactive events for adults. There will also be a costume parade for kids, and a costume contest for adults! This is an effort to bring interactive and festive fun to folks at home at this difficult time, but we expect it to be full of art, fun, and creativity! share your photos to ve_pitts @ yahoo.com. by 2 p.m. to be added to a virtual “costume parade” that will be up at 6:00 p.m.
Date: October 23, 2020
See all the art submissions here:
https://www.facebook.com/Agape-Childrens-Museum-236415239709819/?fref=ts
Date: October 23, 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and our desire to continue to protect our families, friends and supporters, the 2020 Annual Family Health Festival will be presented as a Virtual event featuring the Best Information from our past festivals.
The event will now consist of a one-day virtual conference for community health and wellness information and updates. While it will not be the same as last year’s successful and enjoyable gathering, it will still provide an opportunity for valuable resources to be imparted to Greater Long Beach and its surrounding Communities.The Festival will be presented on all the museum’s social media pages on Saturday, September 26th 12 Noon at the following web links:
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Agape-Childrens-Museum-236415239709819/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AgapeKidsMuseum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agape_childrens_museum/
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. You can reach me by calling or texting 562-400-7174 or email me at ve_pitts@yahoo.com. Again we thank you for your support. Festival Encore Presentation will be on Saturday, October 3rd @ 12 Noon.
Date: September 18, 2020
Agape Children’s Museum launched an online, art-based series of fun, educational and engaging activities for kids and families to do together at home as the museum’s in-person activities have been temporarily halted due to COVID-19. The Agape CM at Home Program continues to provide a high quality, comprehensive participation program for Children ages 4-13. Children are still encouraged to submit art works using art vocabulary and concepts, and how to express themselves by creating their own unique masterpieces.
Date: September 18, 2020
