Using Fruit To Tell Time!

USING FRUIT TO TELL TIME!

COLUMBIA, PA:  An apple a day keeps the doctor away, bananas give an instant boost of energy, and oranges are sure to ward off the common cold. Sure fruits have lots of health benefits, but did you know they can also keep track of time?  Come to the National Children’s Day Crazy Kidz Clock workshop at the National Watch and Clock Museum and learn how!

At the Second Hand Saturday program on October 11 at 10 a.m., families are invited to come build unique clocks out of recyclable things like those yummy fruits and old CDs.  “This program is a great way for kids to show their creativity in turning ordinary household items into both works of art and functional devices,” stated Education Director Katie Knaub.

This program is sponsored in part through a grant by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Preregistration is required by contacting the Education Department at 717-684-8261, ext. 237. The cost is $10 for each participant and admission to the Museum is included with the workshop, so after you complete your own clock, see other timepieces that clock and watchmakers have made, including the whimsical “Walking Clock” and “Bottle Clock.”

The National Watch and Clock Museum is operated by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) association with approximately 23,000 members, representing 55 countries. April through November the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.  December through March hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Discounts are available to seniors, students, AAA members, and groups of 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call ahead.  For more program information, directions, or general Museum information, call 717-684-8261 or visit our website at www.nawcc.org.

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