Day: September 26, 2023

Museum Director’s Notes
Debbie Benson

“The clear light that belongs to October was making the landscape radiant.”  Florence Bone

October, with its cooler mornings and shorter days, gives us all a sense of excitement as we gather more and participate in the Autumnal activities. It’s the time when gardens can give their last bloom without shriveling from excessive heat and sweaters can come out of the closet. I think we are ready.
It’s exciting to get ready for the Open Studio Tour. I admire each of the artists and their willingness to share with our community of art lovers. I hope to go to each studio and to see many of you there!
A fun aspect of the cooling weather is the opportunity to get out and hike a bit or take a pleasant drive. It’s a perfect time to spend with those you enjoy out in nature. The rains in August made some changes in the landscape and there are many plants blooming as if in a hurry to take advantage of the moisture and create seeds. We have a selection of the local BLM information and maps in our Gift Shop as well as other traveling information.
We have had so many great events this last month and are looking forward to more. We are grateful and so very happy for the chance to see so many of you and hope to continue on! Thank you all of for your support and friendship!
Our best to you all. We are better together.

Museum Director’s Notes
Debbie Benson

Every time we find the words to express thanks and gratitude to the people who support us in our mission, we are again overwhelmed by generosity. In our Matching Funds Appeal we are pleased to let you all know that, combined, the funding was over $34,000. We did not even imagine we could reach our goal and it is only through you that this could happen. This keeps the doors open, the lights on and our programs intact for the children, families and visitors to our community. Many thanks from all of us!
We would like to welcome our new Members, Life Members and Business Members. We appreciate all of our members and your continued care and support every day. You make this Museum possible. We have a few events upcoming that we hope you may enjoy!
We do hope to see many of you at our Dinner Auction. There will be some fun, great food and marvelous company!
When you come to see us at the Museum, enjoy the Museum that you are a part of!