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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><br clear=all style='page-break-before:always'></span><div class=WordSection2><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>National Marine Life Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>April Vacation 2013 Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Programs take place at National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>For information, questions or directions, contact (508) 743-9888 or <a href="mailto:nmlc@nmlc.org.">nmlc@nmlc.org.</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Or, visit us on-line at <a href="http://www.nmlc.org">www.nmlc.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>Marine Animal Discovery Center Open<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>April 13–20, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>Spring Splash Open House!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Join us for our April Open House! Explore the Discovery Center, make a marine animal craft project, enjoy games and refreshments, tour our new marine animal hospital and view our four sea turtle patients. Education programs during Open House are FREE with Admission.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Cost: $5/person; Members FREE.</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>Daily EDUCATION Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Saturday, April 13 – Saturday, April 20<span style='text-transform:uppercase'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>11:00 a.m. ~ Little<span class=event-description> Flippers Club:</span></span></u></b><span class=event-description><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'> </span></b></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Join us for a marine animal-themed story time and craft project! Different themes every day (see right). All ages welcome; best suited for children ages 3-8. Children must be supervised. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>12:00 p.m. ~ Patient Update:</span></u></b></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> Learn more about the patients currently in our care. Please note that, for the safety of our patients and our guests, this program does not include direct viewing of our marine animal patients. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>1:00 p.m. ~ Marine Animal Medical Mystery:</span></u></b><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'> </span></b><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>What does it take to be a marine animal care technician? What are some of the questions and “mysteries” involved in wildlife rehabilitation? Each day we'll learn how to care for a different animal. Best suited for ages 8-14. Space is limited to 15 children. Program lasts approximately 60 minutes. Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888 at least 24 hours in advance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>2:00 p.m. ~ Patient Update:</span></u></b></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> Learn more about the patients currently in our care. Please note that, for the safety of our patients and our guests, this program does not include direct viewing of our marine animal patients. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>3:00 p.m. ~ Marine Animal Exploration:</span></u></b></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> Learn more about your favorite marine animal! Who are they? Where do they live? What do they like to eat? Through slides, specimen exploration and hands-on activities, you’ll explore the undersea world of animals! Program lasts 45-60 minutes. Space is limited to 20 participants. Best suited for ages 7 and up. Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888 at least 24 hours in advance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>4:00 p.m. ~ Patient Update:</span></u></b></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'> Learn more about the patients currently in our care. Please note that, for the safety of our patients and our guests, this program does not include direct viewing of our marine animal patients. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>Daily Themes<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Sat., Apr. 13: Seals/Sea Lions<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Sun., Apr. 14: Turtles<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Mon., Apr. 15: Manatees<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Tues., Apr. 16: Sharks<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Wed., Apr. 17: Dolphins/Whales<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Thurs., Apr. 18: Seals/Sea Lions<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Fri., Apr. 19: Turtles<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'>Sat., Apr. 20: Sharks</span></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>