Special Events (happening during the next 30 days)

SUMMER CAMP: Movie Making Camp

Date: 08/02/2010

Start Time: 09:00 AM

End Time: 02:00 PM

Lights! Camera! Action! is a very exciting film camp that will introduce students in grades 6-9 to the art of movie making. From August 2-6 participants will learn about storyboards, props, acting and special effects. Following editing there will be a world premiere and each student receives their own DVD of the movie, complete with outtakes and behind the scenes action. The camp runs from 9:00-2:00 each day and tuition is $135 per student for non members /$125 for members. Pre-registration is required.

Soup at Six--Meyers Lake Revisited

Date: 08/19/2010

Start Time: 06:00 PM

End Time: 08:00 PM

Ray Fete, co-author of several Meyers Lake books, retired his popular program and has given it to our Curator to keep the spirit of the park alive! This fully illustrated slide lecture traces the history of Canton's "crown jewel," from a refreshing watering hole in the newly carved wilderness to the active theme park it became in later years. Nostalgic images explore the rides, bathhouse, dance floor, and more! The presentation will also include an audio clip of the infamous Laffing Lady, and some live recordings from The Moonlight Ballroom.

This program is $10 and includes a signature soup, beverage and fresh baked bread. Reservations are required. Please call 330-455-7043.

Coffee & Crafts-Oil Painting

Date: 08/25/2010

Start Time: 10:00 AM

End Time: 11:30 AM

Complete a landscape painting with artist Barb Hoskins. Cost is $20.

Class begins at 10:00 AM and concludes at 11:30 AM. Price includes materials and specialty coffee. Class size is limited. Call the museum at 330.455.7043 to reserve a spot.