Mountain Views News          Saturday, March 19, 2016

EDUCATION & YOUTH Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 19, 2016 
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Mountain Views-News Saturday, March 19, 2016 
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ARROYO ADVENTURE COMING SOON TO KIDSPACE, 
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION APRIL 30 TO MAY 1, 2016 

Arroyo Adventure will Feature 8 Brand-New Immersive Nature Based Exhibits in the Enhanced Kidspace Gardens. 

PASADENA, CA (March 14, 2016) – Construction of the new ArroyoAdventure at Kidspace Children’s Museum has reached its halfway markand will open on Saturday, April 30! Arroyo Adventure will feature eightbrand-new experiences that encourage children to connect with nature,
engage in adventures, and uncover possibilities between boulders androcks, mud and sticks, trees and native plantings.

 In early March, a crane with the capacity to lift 250 tons, deliveredthe steel platform pieces of the Hawk’s Nest; one of the featured ArroyoAdventure exhibits that will inspire visitors to let their imaginationssoar to new heights. The platform sits on custom laser-cut steel beams,
engineered to make the support structure appear to be branches of atree. The next phase of construction on the Hawk’s Nest will includethe installation of the remaining steel structure and intricate branchweaving of the large-scale nest. The Hawk’s Nest will also incorporatethe installation of two vertical climbers and a rope bridge, to challengeArroyo Adventure explorers to discover tree top vistas.

In the coming weeks, excavation will make way for the Flood andErosion Plain exhibit, an immersive hands-on experience of creatingchannels and building dams. Th e final exhibit elements will include the 
Mud and Clay area, the Hidden Forts, a creative Arroyo Art space, andthe relocation of the enhanced Harvest Corner.

 Native landscaping will conclude construction before the two-dayArroyo Adventure Grand Opening Celebration from April 30 to May 1.
These new experiences and landscaping will bring out the wild side ofthe Kidspace experience, where children are invited to explore their locallandsape.

For a sneak peek of Arroyo Adventure activities, visit the KidspaceGreenhouse where we are currently prototyping programming that willbe available. Programming has been developed to connect children tonature and encourage them to explore, discover, and create. Th ere areceramics activities, where children are able to sculpt with clay, and mudplay where bricks are created from mud and hay. Fort building withtree branches will be introduced into the Greenhouse, as well as more 
activities for a dramatic play segment. 

“Outdoor play encompasses everything: full-body experiences, such asclimbing on the Hawk’s Nest, developing gross and fine motor skills whilebuilding stick structures and dens at Hidden Forts, kinesthetic learningby squishing around in the Mud and Clay area, creativity by weavingwith natural materials on a loom at the Arroyo Art, and engineering anddiverting water at the Flood and Erosion Plain,” said Peter Crabbe, ChiefProgram Officer. “All of the exhibits integrate beautifully to meet theneeds of younger and older children regardless of their learning style orinterests.” 

Arroyo Adventure marks a milestone in the Museum’s exhibitmaster plan that was created in conjunction with the announcementof The Campaign for the Future of Kidspace in the spring of 2012.
This $13-million capital campaign was launched to build new exhibits,
upgrade existing learning environments, improve guest amenities, anddevelop new curriculum and programs. Other campaign improvementsto Kidspace include The Robert & Mary Galvin Physics Forest, opened onJuly 12, 2012, the Imagination Workshop, opened on November 9, 2013,
the S. Mark Taper Early Childhood Learning Center, opened on May 22,2014, and the Kidspace Greenhouse, which opened on March 11, 2015.

Additional funding for the Arroyo Adventure was provided byThe Ahmanson Foundation, The Rose Hills Foundation, Th e Ralph

M. Parsons Foundation, W.M. Keck Foundation, the Ann PeppersFoundation, the Confidence Foundation, and the Pasadena Showcase 
House for the Arts. 
ABOUT KIDSPACE 
In 1979, Kidspace Children’s Museum was founded as a non-profi t 
501(c)(3) organization. Kidspace’s mission is to nurture the potential ofall children through kid-driven experiences, inspiring them to becomejoyful, active learners. Kidspace is located at 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., inBrookside Park, Pasadena, California. Admission is $11 for adults and 
children. Free for members and children under one year. For moreinformation about Kidspace exhibits, events, and other activities, pleasevisit kidspacemuseum.org. 

ANNOUNCING THE JUNE 2016 OPEN STUDIOS ART TOUR 


“Meet Neighborhood Artists, Come Curious, Leave Inspired” 

Open Studios is a vibrant group of artists from Altadena andPasadena, CA, dedicated to the promotion of ART and to sharingit with our neighbors. We provide twice yearly, free art shows tothe community. The Open Studios Art Tour is a self guided, multi-
location event featuring many genres of art from local artists at theirstudios, and host retail locations. There will be art for every tasteincluding paintings, sculpture, ceramics, neon art, mixed media,
assemblage, photography, jewelry and textiles.
Please join us on the weekend of JUNE 4th and 5th, from 11 am until5 pm each day. We look forward to sharing this fun and excitingweekend featuring: 

• Over 65 Artists showing at 25 Studios & Locations
• Live Music & Demos 
• Food & Refreshments 
WHEN: Saturday June 4th and Sunday June 5th from 11am – 5 pmWHERE: In Altadena and Pasadena. Maps will be available at eachlocation 
MAP ON LINE AT: www.openstudios.gallery for more artist photos,
information, updates and interactive tour map.

More details available at: 
Open Studios Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AltaOpSt 


SCHOOL DIRECTORY 
Alverno High School200 N. Michillinda Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-3463 Head of School: Ann M. GillickE-mail address: agillick@alverno-hs.org 
Arcadia High School180 Campus Drive Arcadia, CA 91007Phone: (626) 821-8370, Principal: Brent Forseebforsee@ausd.net 
Arroyo Pacifi c Academy41 W. Santa Clara St. Arcadia, Ca, 
(626) 294-0661 Principal: Phil ClarkeE-mail address: pclarke@arroyopacifi c.org 
Barnhart School 
240 W. Colorado Blvd Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 446-5588 Head of School: Ethan Williamson 
Kindergarten - 8th gradewebsite: www.barnhartschool.org 
Bethany Christian School93 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024(626) 355-3527Principal: Dr. William Walnerwebsite: www. bcslions.org 
Clairbourn School 
8400 Huntington DriveSan Gabriel, CA 91775 
Phone: 626-286-3108 ext. 172 
FAX: 626-286-1528 
E-mail: jhawes@clairbourn.org 
Foothill Oaks Academy822 Bradbourne Ave., Duarte, CA 91010(626) 301-9809Co-Principals Nancy Lopez and Diane Kieff aberinfo@foothilloaksacademy.orgpreschool@foothilloaksacademy.org 
Frostig School971 N. Altadena Drive Pasadena, CA 91107 
(626) 791-1255Head of School: Jenny Janetzke 
Email: jenny@frostig.org 
The Gooden School 
192 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-2410 Head of School: Patty Patanowebsite: www.goodenschool.org 
High Point Academy1720 Kinneloa Canyon Road Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
Headmaster John Higgins 626-798-8989 
website: www.highpointacademy.org 
La Salle High School3880 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 351-8951 website: www.lasallehs.orgPrincipal Bro. Christopher Brady, FSC 
Monrovia High School325 East Huntington Drive, Monrovia, CA 91016(626) 471-2800 Principal Darvin JacksonEmail: schools@monrovia.k12.ca.us 
Odyssey Charter School725 W. Altadena Dr. Altadena, Ca. 91001 
(626) 229-0993 Head of School: Lauren O’Neillwebsite: www.odysseycharterschool.org 
Pasadena High School2925 E. Sierra Madre Blvd. Pasadena, Ca. 
(626) 396-5880 Principal: Gilbert Barrazawebsite: http://phs.pusd.us 
St. Rita Catholic School 
322 N. Baldwin Ave. Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
Principal Joan Harabedian (626) 355-9028website: www.st-rita.org 
Sierra Madre Elementary School141 W. Highland Ave, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 355-1428 Principal: Esther SalinasE-mail address: salinas.esther@pusd.us 
Sierra Madre Middle School 
160 N. Canon Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 
(626) 836-2947 Principal: Garrett NewsomE-mail address: newsom.garrett@pusd.us 
Walden School 
74 S San Gabriel Blvd 
Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 792-6166www.waldenschool.net 
Weizmann Day School1434 N. Altadena Dr. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
(626) 797-0204Lisa Feldman: Head of School 
Wilson Middle School 
300 S. Madre St. Pasadena, Ca. 91107 
(626) 449-7390 Principal: Ruth EsselnE-mail address: resseln@pusd.us 
Pasadena Unified School District 
351 S. Hudson Ave., Pasadena, Ca. 91109 
(626) 396-3600 Website: www.pusd@pusd.usrcadia Unified School District 
234 Campus Dr., Arcadia, Ca. 91007 
(626) 821-8300 Website: www.ausd.net 
Monrovia Unified School District 
325 E. Huntington Dr., Monrovia, Ca. 91016 
(626) 471-2000 Website: www.monroviaschools.net 
Duarte Unified School District 
1620 Huntington Dr., Duarte, Ca. 91010 
(626)599-5000 Website: www.duarte.k12.ca.us 
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