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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Join the National Marine Life Center this February Vacation Week for a variety of fun and educational ocean activities! We'll be open February 14–22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Our education programs include Little Flippers Club, Marine Animal Medical Mystery, a brand new program called Endangered Species Exploration, and Patient Update. Programs run Monday through Saturday, with a different theme daily. For program details, see below.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 A.M. ~ LITTLE FLIPPERS CLUB: 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>COST: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 P.M. ~ MARINE ANIMAL MEDICAL MYSTERY: 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></p><p class=MsoNormal>COST: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 P.M. ~ ENDANGERED SPECIES EXPLORATION: How do animals become endangered? What are some of the endangered species that live in the ocean? How can we help? Through a combination of slides, video, specimen exploration, and hands-on activities, learn more about endangered animals. Best suited for ages 10-16. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Program will be offered Monday through Thursday only.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>COST: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: 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></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DAILY THEMES<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sat., Feb. 14: Turtles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sun., Feb. 15: Open, no programs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mon., Feb. 16: Seals/Sea Lions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tues., Feb. 17: Sharks/Rays<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wed., Feb. 18: Manatees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thurs., Feb. 19: Dolphins/Whales<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fri., Feb. 20: Turtles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sat., Feb. 21: Seals/Sea Lions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sun., Feb. 22: Open, no programs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <b>Kathy Zagzebski</b></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> President & Executive Director</span></i><i><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> The National Marine Life Center</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-0269</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> phone: 508 743-9888 x301</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> cell: 774 313-8850</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> fax: 508 759-5477</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> e-mail: <a href="mailto:kzagzebski@nmlc.org" title="mailto:kzagzebski@nmlc.org"><span style='color:blue'>kzagzebski@nmlc.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 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-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> twitter: @MarineLifeCtr<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <i> “Caring for stranded marine animals.”</i></span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> When you do your shopping at AmazonSmile,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to NMLC.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> Bookmark <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3290276"><span style='color:black'>http://smile.amazon.com/ch/04-3290276</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> and help turtles and seals every time you shop. Thanks!</span><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> I GoodSearch for the National Marine Life Center.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> It’s quick, easy, and NMLC receives $0.01/search!</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> You can help, too, at <a href="http://www.goodsearch.com/" title="http://www.goodsearch.com"><span style='color:black'>www.goodsearch.com</span></a>.</span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> On behalf of the turtles and seals, thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div>
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