Sundays, November 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29; 1-3 PM Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center Join us with your small fry in the crafts room every Sunday for hands-on fun! Sponsored by Target November 1-30 School Field Trips Visit the Seymour Center with your K-12 or community college class. Click here for more information. Saturday, November 7 Underwater Robotics Orientation for Teachers/Parents, grades 6-12 (part 1 of a two-part series) Learn how to incorporate marine science, technology, and physical science concepts into your curriculum by spending a day at the pool building an underwater robot! This is the first session of a two-part ROV workshop series. Part 2 will be held on Saturday, December 5 for teachers/parents and their students. Reservations required for each workshop. For more information and how to register, click here. Wednesday, November 11 Closed for Veterans Day Thursday, November 12, 2:15-3:30 PM Marine Mammal Research Tour Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. November 12, 7-9 PM 2009 Ken Norris Memorial Lecture Series Sea Otters ~ Barometers of Ocean Health Evening 3: Exxon Valdez: Oil to Olive •Terrie Williams - Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, UC Santa Cruz. “Ghosts of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill” • David Jessup, DVM - Senior Wildlife Veterinarian and Director, Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care and Research Center, California Department of Fish and Game, Santa Cruz. “Washing Oiled Sea Otters: From Exxon to Olive” For more information. Free admission; first come, first seated; doors open at 6:30 PM. Sponsored by the Luckenbach Trustee Council Friday, November 20 Directors’ Circle Event: Seahorses, Sustainable Seafood, & Sustainers An exclusive patrons dinner event including luxury motor coach transportation to Monterey. Please call Lisa Rose for more information about becoming a Directors’ Circle patron, (831) 459-3694. Sponsored by Julie Packard and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Sunday, November 22, 2:15-3:30 PM Marine Mammal Research Tour Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Thursday, November 26 Closed for Thanksgiving Day December 1-18 School Field Trips Schedule a field trip that will keep the kids talking about marine science all through winter break. Click here for details. Friday, December 4 Docent Training Applications Due Applications due for the 2010 Docent Training and must be received today. All applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Training begins January 13, 2010. More information/application. Saturday, December 5 ROV Building Workshop for Students, grades 6-12 (part 2 of a two-part series) Students in grades 6-12 will learn how scientists combine marine biology, technology, and physical science by spending a day at the pool building an underwater robot (ROV)! Learn how you can participate in the 2009 ROV Competition. Reservations required. For more information and how to register, click here. Sunday, December 6, 12-5:30 PM Jingle Shells Arts and Crafts Festival Join us for our annual holiday celebration that’s filled with music, children’s activities and special presentations. Local artisans will sell unique sea and nature-related gifts. Our own Ocean Discovery Shop will offer a 10% discount for the day (FLML members 15%!). End the day in song as we light up Ms. Blue, our immense blue whale skeleton at 5:45 PM. It’s our special way to honor our ocean friends and light up the season! Tuesdays, December 8 & 15, 5-7 PM Special Holiday Shopping Hours Enjoy some stress-free after work shopping at our Ocean Discovery Shop where you’ll find unique items for everyone on your list. While you visit the exhibits, enjoy refreshments, music and complimentary gift wrapping. FREE admission from 5-7 PM. Thursday, December 10, 2:15-3:30 PM Marine Mammal Research Tour Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. Sundays, December 13, 20, & 27; 1-3 PM Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center Join us with your small fry in the crafts room every Sunday for hands-on fun! Sponsored by Target December 24-26 Closed for Christmas Holidays Sunday, December 27, 2:15-3:30 PM Marine Mammal Research Tour Go behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required: (831) 459-3800. December 31-January 1 Closed for New Year’s Holidays January 2-31 School Field Trips Help a teacher organize or fund an engaging marine science field trip for his/her class. Click here for details. Wednesday, January 13 2010 Docent Training begins (Classes continue every Wednesday evening and most Saturday mornings through March.) Make a difference in the world, have fun, and get involved while you spread the importance of ocean science and conservation. This intensive marine science interpretation course will give you the knowledge and skills you need to inspire curiosity in visitors from across California and around the world. To join the docent team, you must be at least 18 years old by the day training begins, and willing to commit to one four-hour shift, one day every other week, for a minimum of one year. Applicants will be interviewed prior to the training start date. This class is offered only once a year––don’t miss out! More information/application. Sponsored by Wells Fargo SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, January 30, 3 PM and 7 PM Frans Lanting at the Rio Theatre - Desert Journey into Wild Namibia Special presentation by renowned photographer Frans Lanting and videographer Chris Eckstrom. Advance tickets make a perfect holiday gift. Sponsored by Fred & Jo Lynne Jones February 1-28 School Field Trips Seymour Center field trips are a great way to make science fun. Learn more about our three ways to visit. Click here for details.