January 2024 Newsletter
Museum Director’s Notes
Debbie Benson
“Kindness is the connection that links us all together and strengthens the bonds within our communities, neighborhoods, and families.” Rosalynn Carter
As we leap into 2024 there is that moment of silence when we remember the generosity shown to us. The kindnesses that have helped us through to this day. We open our calendars to see this next year of days. We will fill them with the activities of living with those around us. This year gives us that extra day to fill with care for our family and friends and for ourselves. It may be a walk in the beautiful outdoors or possibly volunteering for something you believe in. It brings up the thought of how to spend that extra 24 hours in 2024. It’s very possible it could be more fun than you think!
Thank you to each person who volunteers for and helps the Museum in any way possible. As a local non-profit who is not supported by any governmental entity, you are the ones to make a difference not only to the Museum but to our community of neighbors.
Happy New Year! Be well, be safe, and take care. Our best to you all!
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December 2023 Newsletter
Museum Director’s Notes
Debbie Benson
Traveling for the holidays brings those we care for closer for a time. One of the greatest gifts being the discovery of new adventures. The directions sometimes being as simple as, turn left at the sign and drive until you find peace. The drive itself becomes part of the discovery.
Coming home gives that sense of familiar return and the thought of places one could give a visitor. Directions to exploration, experiences filled with amazement and perhaps unexpected peace.
Our best to you during this final month of 2023. Thank you all for your care. On to a New Year!
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December Children's Hour
Maturango Museum to host Children's Hour
The next Children's Hour will be Flex Friday, December 8, 2023, 10:30-11:30 am.
Through the featured story, "The Snow Tree", by Caroline Repchuk, the children will hear a tale of friendship, sharing, and appreciation of nature's gifts. Repeating the animals' actions by decorating a special snowy tree has become a much-loved tradition. Another wintry story, singing with bells for each child, and a fun craft will round out a joyous morning for everyone!
The Children's Hour Docents look forward to the free monthly programs (Sept.-May) hoping to foster a love of books, the nearby mountains, and the desert where they live. The Spring Schedule and Topics of programs will be available by early January 2024 at the website, maturango.org, in local newspapers, and at each program. Maturango Museum is open daily, Monday-Sat. 10-5, and Sunday 10-4.
Learn to Make Your Own Eclipse Viewing Box
Join us on Sat. Oct. 7 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Maturango Museum to create an “eclipse cereal box viewer” in preparation for the Annular Eclipse. Bring your cereal box, and the Maturango Museum will provide the necessary tools and other materials. This is a Free event
Open Studio Tour 2023
Tour Weekend Saturday, October 21
22 artists and craftspeople and the Cerro Coso Community College Art Department in Ridgecrest and Inyokern open their studios, or set up their displays in different venues so visitors can meet the artists, see their studios, and purchase artwork.
During the tour weekend of October 21 and 22, the studios and venues will be open 10am – 4pm each day. Below is a free map of the studio locations you can print out or you can pick one up at the museum or e-mail gallery@maturango.org requesting the map and to get more information. The museum is open daily, 10am - 5 pm and Sunday noon – 4pm.
Click here for a PDF 2023 OST map updated Oct 5
Open Studio Tour 2023
Tour Weekend Saturday and Sunday, October 21 & Sunday 22
22 artists and craftspeople and the Cerro Coso Community College Art Department in Ridgecrest and Inyokern open their studios, or set up their displays in different venues so visitors can meet the artists, see their studios, and purchase artwork.
During the tour weekend of October 21 and 22, the studios and venues will be open 10am – 4pm each day. Below is a free map for the studio locations that you can print or you can pick one up at the museum or e-mail gallery@maturango.org requesting the map and to get more information. The museum is open daily, 10am - 5 pm and Sunday noon – 4pm.
Click here for a PDF 2023 OST map updated Oct 5