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February 2018
The Boy Who Loved Math (and Girls Who Do Too!)
Join us to explore the improbably life of Paul Erdös, a kid who loved math and grew up to be a famous mathematician. Play a few math games, learn about prime numbers and enjoy doughnuts together with your son or daughter. Ages 5-14. To register, call Mathnasium at 414-369-6284 or email the center at wauwatosa@mathnasium.com.
Find out more »Succulent Dish Garden Workshop
Bring a little green into your home with a beautiful succulent dish garden you make yourself. Emily Watson of Wood Violet will lead you through the process of building and caring for a dish filled with locally sourced succulents. Located in the Firefly Room at the Library. Ages 14 and up are welcome. Advance registration and payment is required:
Find out more »Women in Science: Tales from the Lab
Four local women scientist discuss their unique career journeys—their research, their struggles, their triumphs. Do any of their experiences mirror Hope Jahren's in Lab Girl? Have they found it harder for women to get ahead? What do they see as the future of science... and the prospects for girls in school today? Bring your questions! Ages 12 and up are welcome. This program is ideal for STEM students and their parents. Registration is recommended: Register Register on Eventbrite // Parking:…
Find out more »Book Discussion at The Reef Apt Club House
Enjoy a small-group discussion about Lab Girl in the comfy club house at The Reef Apt. Treats will be provided. Registration is required. Register here Buy Tickets on Eventbrite //
Find out more »Aromatherapy Workshop
Aromatic (essential) oils from bark, flowers, leaves, roots and stems have therapeutic properties and can promote physical and psychological wellness. Molecular biology researcher and certified aromatherapist Beth Unger of Divine Scents talks about the benefits of botanicals and helps you make a roll-on formula that you can take home. Aromatherapy Presentation - Divine Scents Registration is required. Register here Buy Tickets on Eventbrite //
Find out more »Dandelion Wishes: A Painting Workshop
Lab Girl shows us the beauty in elements of nature we often take for granted—even in dandelion seeds! Painters from beginning to expert will enjoy this step-by-step class that leads you through a complete painting to take home. Ages 14 and up welcome. Register online at artewineandpaint.com. For more information, call Arté 414-810-6095.
Find out more »In Our Own Voice: Surviving Mental Illness
Join us for an important discussion about mental illness, one of the key themes in Lab Girl. Volunteers from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) share compelling stories about their recovery for a greater understanding of mental illness. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel investigative reporter Meg Kissinger, author of serveral award-winning stories on the failure of the mental health system, will talk about her research and family experience. Registration is recommended. Register here Register here //
Find out more »The Amazing Tosa Race Scavenger Hunt Awards Party
Team up with a carload of friends and test your knowledge of Tosa, Lab Girl and nature for the chance to win great prizes. Then join us at our awards party to earn more points and see if you're a winner! Clues and extra point opportunities will be posted on February 1. Limit: 50 teams. Choose one member of your team to register for the Awards party. (One ticket/registration per team. All team members will be admitted to the party,…
Find out more »Book Discussion at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church ELCA
All are welcome at this book discussion at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church. Refreshments will be provided. No reservations are required.
Find out more »Book Discussion at Café Blue
Grab lunch or a sweet treat and coffee and join us for a small-group book discussion. Registration is recommended. Register here Register here //
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