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SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - October
DESCRIPTION:Makerspace is back for the 2023-2024 school year! Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-october/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000
DTSTAMP:20230918T152703Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Craft: Creepy Chilling Crafts Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for afterschool\, creepy fun and drop into the Education Annex anytime between 3pm and 6pm on Thursdays\, October 26. This Halloween event includes tactile activities and spooky crafts. $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. https://app.donorview.com/O5PVL
URL:https://metc.org/event/halloween-craft/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T150000
DTSTAMP:20230918T151646Z
CREATED:20230918T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T151646Z
UID:25313-1699095600-1699110000@metc.org
SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - November
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. \nFunding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-november/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T180000
DTSTAMP:20230918T160427Z
CREATED:20230918T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T160427Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Moon Thanksgiving Fest
DESCRIPTION:Kick-off the Thanksgiving holiday with METC on Tuesday\, November 21. Come in anytime between 3pm and 6pm to create Thanksgiving crafts and seasonal videos. $5 per family. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. 
URL:https://metc.org/event/thanksgiving-fest/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T150000
DTSTAMP:20230918T151736Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T151736Z
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SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - December
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Special for December – We are also making a holiday craft and drinking hot cocoa. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. \nFunding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-december/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T120000
DTSTAMP:20231117T182904Z
CREATED:20231117T182904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T182904Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Paper Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Make one or make them all. Join METC and the Book Arts Roundtable to create a variety of crafts like paper snowmen\, paper snow angels\, beaded garland\, winter books\, and more on Saturday\, December 9. This workshop is best for 1st grade and up.  Pre-registration is recommended as supplies are limited. \nDuring the event\, also check out our exclusive holiday pop up shop with scarves by BAR Artist\, Ellen Hess\, as well as handbags and books by BAR Artist\, Jennifer Dann Phillips. \n$5 per family. Please select “Quantity 1” for 1 family. When registering\, put parent in “Attendee 1” section and give the number of people participating from your family. Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times.
URL:https://metc.org/event/holiday-paper-crafts/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231212T120000
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CREATED:20231106T145809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T145809Z
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SUMMARY:Updated Hours: Open 10am-12pm on December 12
DESCRIPTION:METC is closing at 12pm today. Our hours of operation for Tuesday\, December 12th are 10am-12pm.
URL:https://metc.org/event/updated-hours/
LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T180000
DTSTAMP:20231023T174034Z
CREATED:20231023T174034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T174034Z
UID:25471-1702479600-1702490400@metc.org
SUMMARY:Drop-in Craft: Ornament Making
DESCRIPTION:As we count down to winter break\, join us after school to create ornaments to decorate your home\, decorate our holiday trees\, or both! With lots of festive options to choose from\, you will be immersed in the spirit of the season. $5 for families\, free for members. \nRegister below. 
URL:https://metc.org/event/drop-in-craft-ornament-making/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T170000
DTSTAMP:20231026T174035Z
CREATED:20231026T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T174035Z
UID:25486-1702656000-1702659600@metc.org
SUMMARY:Nutcracker Storytime with Charlotte
DESCRIPTION:We have created a Winter Wonderland in the museum for you to enjoy! Join us for a special Storytime with young author and ballerina Charlotte Nebres as she reads from her book “Charlotte and the Nutcracker: The True Story of a Girl Who Made Ballet History.” Charlotte and her sister Libby will also lead children in a ballet demo. $5 per family and free for METC members. \nPlease also donate new or gently used ballet supplies & books about dance. Your donations help support the little diverse library & Ready to Dance Equity in Ballet initiative. Donation bin is in METC from November 1 – January 1. \nRegister below.
URL:https://metc.org/event/nutcracker-storytime-with-charlotte/
LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231227
DTSTAMP:20231115T184645Z
CREATED:20231115T184645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T184645Z
UID:25535-1703376000-1703635199@metc.org
SUMMARY:Closed December 24 through 26
DESCRIPTION:Happy Holidays! METC will be closed December 24 through 26.
URL:https://metc.org/event/closed-december-24-and-26/
LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240106T150000
DTSTAMP:20230918T151828Z
CREATED:20230918T151828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T151828Z
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SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - January
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. \nFunding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-january/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T150000
DTSTAMP:20231213T190816Z
CREATED:20231213T190816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T190816Z
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SUMMARY:School's Out: Winter Wonderland Crafts
DESCRIPTION:School is out but fun is in! Spend some time at the Education Annex between 11am and 3pm on Monday\, January 15 for Winter Wonderland-themed crafts. Participants will create winter scenes with pastels\, make glittery snowflake window clings\, sparkly icicles\, cotton ball igloos\, and more. Please note: Crafts are best suited for ages 5-12 and caregivers must remain with their children for this event.  \nImportant notes on registration: \n\nIf you are registering one child\, please choose Quantity 1 under “One child.” \nIf you are registering 2 or more children\, please choose Quantity 1 under “Family.” 
URL:https://metc.org/event/schools-out-winter-wonderland-crafts/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T210000
DTSTAMP:20231127T193632Z
CREATED:20231127T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T193632Z
UID:25577-1706551200-1706562000@metc.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Our Karaoke Happy Hour has been postposed! Please check back for information regarding rescheduling.
URL:https://metc.org/event/karaoke-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Double Tap Brewing\, 50 Parsippany Road\, 07981
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
DTSTAMP:20230918T151923Z
CREATED:20230918T151923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T151923Z
UID:25320-1706958000-1706972400@metc.org
SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - February
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. \nFunding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-february/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T153000
DTSTAMP:20240123T185253Z
CREATED:20240123T185253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240123T185253Z
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SUMMARY:Truffle Making
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for your interest! Our truffle making sessions during Chocolate Walk are sold out. \n  \nBe sure to enjoy the Valentine’s-themed scavenger hunt in our museum!
URL:https://metc.org/event/truffle-making/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T213000
DTSTAMP:20231127T193849Z
CREATED:20231127T193849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T193849Z
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SUMMARY:Galentine's Paint and Sip
DESCRIPTION:Grab your friends and join us for a night of laughs while we paint wood signs! We have teamed up with PaintFusion Art Events to create seasonal porch signs in our Education Annex. BYOB and we’ll supply the rest! \nDoors open at 6 and painting will start at 6:30. Estimated time to complete is 3 hours. 
URL:https://metc.org/event/galentines-paint-and-sip/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240219T150000
DTSTAMP:20231219T183740Z
CREATED:20231219T183740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T183740Z
UID:25647-1708340400-1708354800@metc.org
SUMMARY:School's Out: February 19 Craft
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the day off from school by creating superheroes at METC. Drop in between 11am and 3pm in our Education Annex to create comic strips and decorate you own superhero mask. We will also have superhero-themed coloring and 3D printing. Please note: Crafts are best suited for ages 5-12 and caregivers must remain with their children for this event.  \nImportant notes on registration: \n\nIf you are registering one child\, please choose Quantity 1 under “One child.” \nIf you are registering 2 or more children\, please choose Quantity 1 under “Family.” 
URL:https://metc.org/event/schools-out-feb/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20230918T152012Z
CREATED:20230918T152012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T152012Z
UID:25322-1709377200-1709391600@metc.org
SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - March
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. \nFunding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-march/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240316T150000
DTSTAMP:20240126T171023Z
CREATED:20240126T171023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T171023Z
UID:25801-1710586800-1710601200@metc.org
SUMMARY:Makers Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 16\, For NJ Makers Day and dive into our favorite vegetable\, the potato! We will create potato stamps\, make potato batteries to power a lightbulb\, and use potatoes to create oobleck. We will also examine how the potato grows and its life cycle. Come see what this versatile spud can do during New Jersey STEM Month. \nThis program is free\, thanks to funding by New Jersey STEM Pathways Network. Please register below to reserve your spot.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makers-day/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T193000
DTSTAMP:20240201T175612Z
CREATED:20240201T175612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T175612Z
UID:25921-1711648800-1711654200@metc.org
SUMMARY:Cabaret Coffeehouse
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, March 28\, at 6pm for an extraordinary fusion of literature and performance at our Cabaret Coffeehouse! \nArtists from Madison’s local theatre company\, A Work of Heart Productions\, will passionately interpret their favorite passages from the new wisdom-filled book\, “The Work of Heart” by Nicole Lippey. Experience the magic of live acting\, music\, and dance\, in this magical night filled with artistic expression and making every moment a genuine work of heart. \nTreats and beverages will be served.
URL:https://metc.org/event/cabaret-coffeehouse/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTSTAMP:20240318T140629Z
CREATED:20240318T140629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T140629Z
UID:26108-1711843200-1711929599@metc.org
SUMMARY:Closed March 31
DESCRIPTION:METC is closed Sunday\, March 31. Happy Easter!
URL:https://metc.org/event/closed-march-31/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20230918T152049Z
CREATED:20230918T152049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T152049Z
UID:25324-1712401200-1712415600@metc.org
SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - April
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. \nFunding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-april/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T203000
DTSTAMP:20240221T175948Z
CREATED:20240221T175948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T175948Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Poetry and Native Plants
DESCRIPTION:Welcome April! In celebration of both National Poetry Month and Earth Day\, we have partnered with The Native Plant Society of New Jersey\, Montclair State University\, The Nature of Reading Bookshop for an inspired reading of rich\, contemporary gardening poems that celebrate our desire to tend the nonhuman world around us. The readings are from Leaning Toward Light: Poems for Gardens & the Hands That Tend Them by Tess Taylor and Ann E. Wallace\, co-hosts of The WildStory Podcast. As a complement to the poetry the program\, we will also feature practical tips from native plant expert Dr. Randi Eckel in a highly anticipated\, first live Q & A session of Ask Randi. A book signing and copies of Leaning Toward Light will be available for sale through The Nature of Reading Bookshop. \nSpace is limited\, so registration is required at https://npsnj.org/event/a-celebration/
URL:https://metc.org/event/poetry-and-plants/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20240226T172103Z
CREATED:20240226T172103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T172103Z
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SUMMARY:Craft Club: Spring Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the METC Education Annex after your half day of school on April 16 from 1-4pm for our Craft Club: Spring Crafts. Shake off your winter blues and celebrate spring by creating pipe cleaner flowers and painting flower pots with us. Drawing and painting will round out your afternoon of springtime fun. \nImportant notes on registration: \n\nIf you are registering one child\, please choose Quantity 1 under “One child.”\nIf you are registering 2 or more children\, please choose Quantity 1 under “Family.”
URL:https://metc.org/event/spring-crafts/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T123000
DTSTAMP:20240229T182542Z
CREATED:20240229T182542Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 20 at 11AM with Fairy Art Mother Extraordinaire and BAR artist Shari Seltzer to create a handheld artist book using mixed media that celebrates all things spring. In our Education Annex\, students will create using collage\, rubber stamped images\, vintage ephemera\, and repurposed materials in a small group setting. \nChildren must be 1st grade and older. All materials will be provided. Space is limited\, so register today!
URL:https://metc.org/event/art-in-bloom/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:BAR,Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20230918T152115Z
CREATED:20230918T152115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230918T152115Z
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SUMMARY:Makerspace Saturdays - May
DESCRIPTION:Join us on the first Saturday every month between 11am and 3pm at the METC Education Annex at 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ. Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly project or for something creative to do after spending time at our Museum\, drop by Makerspace for hands-on activities in our new collaborative work space geared towards kids ages 5 to 12! Kids will build with Legos\, paint\, make jewelry\, experiment with engineering and coding robots\, and more! Children must be accompanied by guardians at all times. Registration is not required. \nFunding has been made possible in part by funds from Morris Arts through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State\, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
URL:https://metc.org/event/makerspace-saturdays-may-2/
LOCATION:Education Annex\, 23 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Early Trades & Crafts":MAILTO:coordinator@metc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTSTAMP:20240411T170508Z
CREATED:20240411T170508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T170508Z
UID:26147-1715385600-1715471999@metc.org
SUMMARY:Takeaway Craft
DESCRIPTION:Just in time for Mother’s Day! Kids can receive a free takeaway craft to complete at home with your visit to the museum on Saturday\, May 11! 1 per family and supplies are limited. \nCome in between and 12 and 2pm and enjoy our Drop In Artist Talk with our artists in residence from the Book Arts Roundtable! Experience BOOKED 18: SEE/ING before it closes on May 12.
URL:https://metc.org/event/takeaway-craft/
LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T140000
DTSTAMP:20240411T165959Z
CREATED:20240411T165959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T165959Z
UID:26137-1715428800-1715436000@metc.org
SUMMARY:Drop In Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Come experience BOOKED 18: SEE/ING before it closes on May 12 with a special artist talk! Drop into METC anytime between 12pm and 2pm to hear about the exhibit and its amazing pieces from our artists in residence from the Book Arts Roundtable. \nA free takeaway craft to complete at home is also available Saturday with your visit! 1 per family and supplies are limited. Learn more here. 
URL:https://metc.org/event/drop-in-artist-talk/
LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:BAR,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T120000
DTSTAMP:20240423T172241Z
CREATED:20240423T172241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T172241Z
UID:26207-1715767200-1715774400@metc.org
SUMMARY:Closing at 12PM
DESCRIPTION:METC will be open from 10am-12pm only on Wednesday\, May 15. Thank you!
URL:https://metc.org/event/may15/
LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T123000
DTSTAMP:20240412T144940Z
CREATED:20240412T144940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T144940Z
UID:26158-1716030000-1716035400@metc.org
SUMMARY:Architecture Tour
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 18 at 11am\, join the museum’s Executive Director to explore some of the many architectural gems in downtown Madison including the James Library Building. This includes a short walking tour. Pre-registration is required. $15/person\, free for METC members.
URL:https://metc.org/event/architecturetour/
LOCATION:Museum of Early Trades & Crafts\, 9 Main Street\, Madison\, NJ\, 07940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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