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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>National Marine Life Center<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>February Vacation 2014 Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>Marine Animal Discovery Center Open<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>February 15–23, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>For the Love of Turtles Open House!<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Join us for our February Open House! Explore the Discovery Center, make a marine animal valentine, make a fish print craft (extra cost, depending on item), and enjoy games and refreshments. Tour our marine animal hospital and meet our 20 turtle patients. Education programs during the Open House are included with admission. <span style='font-variant:small-caps'>Cost:</span> $5/person, members FREE.</span></span><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>MONDAY-SATURDAY EDUCATION Schedule </span></u></b><b><u><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>(Open but no programming on Sundays)<span style='text-transform:uppercase'><o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='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-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'> </span></b></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Join us for a marine animal-themed story time and craft project! Different themes every day (see below). All ages welcome; most suitable for children ages 3-8. Children must be supervised. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>Cost:</span></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> 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-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='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-family:"Courier New"'> Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>1:00 p.m. ~ Marine Animal Medical Mystery:</span></u></b><b><span style='font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'> </span></b><span class=event-description><span style='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. Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888 at least 24 hours in advance. Program lasts approximately 60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>Cost:</span></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> 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-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='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-family:"Courier New"'> Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='font-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>3:00 p.m. ~ Get Inside the Fish (Dissection Lab):</span></u></b></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> Where does squid ink come from? What is a lateral line on a fish? In this unique, hands-on workshop you will dissect a squid, herring, or (2/18 only) dogfish. Along the way, you’ll discover unique adaptations allow these animals to live in the ocean. Best suited for ages 12-16. Safety note: involves handling sharp cutting objects. Space is limited to 15 children. Program lasts 45-60 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-family:"Courier New";font-variant:small-caps'>Cost:</span></span><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> 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-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='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-family:"Courier New"'> Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><b><u><span style='font-family:"Courier New";text-transform:uppercase'>Daily Themes</span><span style='text-transform:uppercase'><o:p></o:p></span></u></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Sat., Feb. 15: Turtles<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Sun., Feb. 16: Open, no programs<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Mon., Feb. 17: Seals/Sea Lions<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Tues., Feb. 18: Sharks/Rays<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Wed., Feb. 19: Manatees<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Thurs., Feb. 20: Dolphins/Whales<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Fri., Feb. 21: Turtles<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Sat., Feb. 22: Seals/Sea Lions<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=event-description><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>Sun., Feb. 23: Open, no programs</span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>DIRECTIONS & INFORMATION:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='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-family:"Courier New"'>For information, questions or directions, contact (508) 743-9888 or <a href="mailto:nmlc@nmlc.org.">nmlc@nmlc.org</a> 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><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> <b>Kathy Zagzebski</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> President & Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> The National Marine Life Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0269<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> phone: 508 743-9888 x301<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> cell: 774 313-8850<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> fax: 508 759-5477<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> e-mail: <a href="mailto:kzagzebski@nmlc.org" title="mailto:kzagzebski@nmlc.org">kzagzebski@nmlc.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> web: <a href="http://www.nmlc.org/" title="http://www.nmlc.org/"><span style='color:purple'>http://www.nmlc.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> twitter: @MarineLifeCtr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> <i> “Caring for stranded marine animals.”</i><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> I GoodSearch for the National Marine Life Center.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> You can help, too, just by searching the Internet<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> with GoodSearch - <a href="http://www.goodsearch.com/" title="http://www.goodsearch.com"><span style='color:purple'>www.goodsearch.com</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'> Thanks for your support!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div>
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