Event Name:
SPARK! Museum of Danish America
Description
SPARK! is cultural programming designed for people in early to mid-stages of memory loss to attend with their family or care partners. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences in a welcoming environment with trained individuals who engage participants in lively discussions, object handling, and other multi-sensory activities. Programs are free and open to the public. These events are sponsored by the Shelby County Health Foundations and the Shelby County Community Chest. 

 
Event Date:
03-05-24
04-02-24
05-07-24
06-04-24
07-02-24
08-06-24
09-03-24
10-01-24
11-05-24
12-03-24
Event Time:
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Location:
Museum of Danish America
2212 Washington Street
Elk Horn , IA 51531
Contact Person:

Details:
SPARK! programs take place at 10 am on the first Tuesday of every month. Programs TBA.

​SPARK! is cultural programming that fosters connection & encourages lifelong learning. Programs feature interactive exhibit experiences, and all programs begin with a coffee social and snacks.

March 5: Music & Drama. Listen to Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Speech students as they perform their poetry, prose, and expository addresses, and come hear live didgeridoo music and learn about the instrument's history!

April 2: Quilts & Storycloths. Hear from Robin Hoffman and Heather Smith from the Log Cabin Quilt Shop about the history of the quilt shop, how they got started with quilting, what projects they’ve been working on and plans for the new quilt shop transition and location.

May 7: Play with Preschoolers. Join us along with E-EHK’s preschoolers for an intergenerational morning of creative activities. It will be a time of different generations coming together, learning from one another, and forming new friendships!

June 4: MoDA's Ford Model A

July 2: Breakfast with the Birds

August 6: Meet Lucy the Therapy Dog

September 3: Gourd Painting

October 1: Gourd Painting

November 5: Veterans Day Program

December 3: Holidays & Clay