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It’s Saturday! If you’re looking for something interesting and educational to do – at home – here are some Saturday, “GAYLE ON THE – STAY AT HOME – GO!” 😊 suggestions! WHEW THE LIST IS LONG!!! 

Let me suggest you take a look at my report on KTLA News and then SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE BECAUSE THE LIST IS LONG! THERE ARE SO MANY SUGGESTIONS, I COULD NOT GET THEM ALL ON THE AIR!

Enjoy! Stay safe! (Cover your face. Social distance. Wash your hands.)

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Boredom Busters

“The Toy Guy” Chris Byrne

Stay at Home. Play at Home.

Play & Learning Resources
thetoyguy.com

“THE TOY GUY”, Chris Byrne has toy and play suggestions for families he calls BOREDOM BUSTERS to address the boredom of the Covid-19 quarantine. The items address toys and play in four categories: CREATIVE PLAY, NARRATIVE-BASED PLAY, PHYSICAL PLAY, AND SOCIAL PLAY.

Some of the items on his list include:

CREATIVE PLAY

Dino Mazing Dino Egg Decorating Kit

From: Hey Buddy, Hey Pal

Ages 3 and up.

$27.99

Available at www.eggmazing.com

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Crazy Aaron’s Thinking Putty

From Crazy Aaron Enterprises

Ages 8 and up.

$3.99 & $9.99

Available at Putty World https://puttyworld.com/collections/shop-all-thinking-putty

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Stikbot

From: Zing 

$4.99 and up

Available at Stikbot https://stikbot.toys/where-to-buy/

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SOCIAL PLAY

Pictionary Air

From: Mattel

Ages 8 and up.

$19.99

Available at Target https://tinyurl.com/ya5whf86

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What Do You Meme Family

From: What Do You Meme

Ages 8 and up.

$19.99

Available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/What-Do-You-Meme-Family/dp/B0812BN1L1

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NARRATIVE-BASED PLAY

Scooby Doo Mystery Machine

From: Playmobil

Ages 4 and up.

$44.99

Available at Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/PLAYMOBIL-Scooby-Doo-Mystery-Machine/373147397

 

Kindi Kids Summer Peaches

From: Moose Toys

Ages 3 and up.

$22.99

Available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Kindi-Kids-Snack-Friends-Pre-School/dp/B07NSTP6Y7?th=1

 

Escape This Book: Titanic

From: Random House

Ages 8 and Up

$10.99

Available through Random House http://rhcbooks.com/books/575579/escape-this-book-titanic-by-bill-doyle-illustrated-by-sarah-sax

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PHYSICAL PLAY

Birdie Golf 

From: Hog Wild

Ages 4 and Up

$39.99

Available at Dicks Sporting Goods https://tinyurl.com/ycpbg9qq

 

Pop and Pass

From: Hog Wild

Ages 6 and Up

$29.99

Available at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Hog-Wild-Outdoor-Launchers-Award-Winning/dp/B07P9C7VW3

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To review the complete list of  “The Toy Guy’s” Stay at Home. Play at Home. Boredom Busters, take a look at his website: thetoyguy.com

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Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve

Live Stream

www.parks.ca.gov/live/poppyreserve

It’s Spring! It’s the California Native Poppy season. All state parks are closed temporarily to slow the spread of Covid-19, but we can still experience the Poppy season virtually. The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve is live streaming three views of the park’s rolling hills. In addition to the live camera images, there are also videos providing guided tours of poppies and more.  

For more pretty pictures and important details explore the website.

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The Theodore Payne Poppy Hour

Fridays from 5:30-to-6:30pm

www.nativeplantgardentour.org

The California poppy was designated the state flower of California in 1903.This native plant is drought-tolerant, self-seeding and easy to grow in gardens.

Learn more by joining the Theodore Payne Poppy Hour, live on Fridays at 5:30pm PST.

The LIVE show on the Internet also includes information about California native plant gardens, and the people and ideas behind them.

Grab your beverage of choice and join then on Zoom or YouTube, where you can share questions and comments during the hour. Join Evan, Margaret, Andrew, and Philip every Friday through the pandemic.

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Tomatomania ONLINE!

www.rogersgardens.com/tomatomania

Another sign of Spring? Tomatomania. The annual La Canada-Flintridge event was cancelled due to Covid-19, but Tomatomaniacs can still learn about the “Tomato of the Year”, get expert information from Tomatomania King Scott Daigre and select from more than 200-varieties of tomato plans online.  

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“Experience Your Yosemite

Yosemite National Park

www.nps.gov

“Virtual Yosemite” is described as a “groundbreaking interactive tour of one of America’s spectacular natural environments.

Adventure and wildlife photographer and author Scott Highton says he spent more than two years producing magnificent  virtual experience which includes links to a variety of park resources. Also, the National Park Service features webcams for LIVE views of Yosemite.

To learn more about the virtual experience with Mother Nature, take a look at the website: www.nps.gov

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Aquarium of the Pacific

Aquarium Online Academy

www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/aquariumacademy

We learn about the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Online Academy, which is bringing their educational programming as well as fun and entertaining activities to the public during the aquarium’s current closure.

On the webpage find both on-demand videos and activities for all ages and a schedule of interactive live programs with our educators, from virtual classroom sessions to Pacific Pals puppets. The page is updated regularly with new content and live dates. ​

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“Wash Your Hands”

Downloadable Coloring Book

Artist Eric Junker

www.ericjunker.com/download-your-coloring-book

“Wash Your Hands!” Local artist Eric JUNK-KER is famous for his murals, posters, and things. Now add this! A downloadable coloring book that reminds us to wash our hands in this age of Covid-19. He delivers the message in several languages.

To get a free copy, go the his website: www.ericjunker.com/download-your-coloring-book  

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Stuck-at-Home SCIENCE

Activities for Families Using Household Supplies

California Science Center

californiasciencecenter.org/stuck-at-home-science

The “Stuck at Home Science” program at the California Science Center teaches families important scientific principles using inexpensive items and household supplies. Example? We can learn the physics of space shuttle launches and replicate it using a balloon, string and some tape.  

Each science activity video has an activity guide so we can try the science project at home. To see the variety of California Science Center “STUCK AT HOME” science activities, take a look at the comprehensive California Science Center website.

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 Captain Dave’s Virtual Dolphin & Whale Watching

Wednesdays at 1:00pm PST

DolphinSafari.com

Since the Covid-19 quarantine has ended many activities including whale watching, the famous Captain Dave’s Whale Watching and Dolphin Safari is providing weekly virtual tours. Virtual Dolphin and Whale Watching activities happen every Wednesday at 1pm. We’re invited to get our “VITAMIN SEA” and chat with Captain Dave and his special guests live during his Sensorium Cetacean Safari. To participate, go to the website: dolphinsafari.com or their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa53fMnMax27fsyKBP_ygSA/    

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Inside the Walt Disney Archives

Bowers Museum at Home

Use Your Mobile Device

guide.bowers.org

The brand new “Inside the Walt Disney Archives” exhibition had just opened when the Covid-19 quarantine was imposed. So, Bowers Museum officials have created an online experience until the museum is allowed to reopen.  the exhibition Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic celebrates The Walt Disney Company on the 50th anniversary of its archives, with behind-the-scenes access never before granted to the public.

Guests are invited to explore The Walt Disney Archives learn about some of the more than 400 objects, including original artwork, costumes, and props that tell the story of the Archives, The Walt Disney Company, and Walt Disney himself. From nostalgic classics like never-before-displayed sketches for Fantasia and ghouls from the Haunted Mansion attraction, to modern-day favorites like super hero costumes and maquettes from Frozen, this enchanting exhibition is an immersive treasure-trove the entire family will love.

Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic is curated by the Walt Disney Archives in conjunction with the Bowers Museum.

Experience “Inside the Walt Disney Archives” at Bowers Museum at Home. Use Your Mobile Device and enter: guide.bowers.org

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 Vanity Fair: Hollywood Calling Audio Tour  

Annenberg Space for Photography

Audio Tour

www.annenbergphotospace.org  

Listen to the voice of Vanity Fair’s Creative Development Editor David Friend give us a complete audio tour of the exhibition “Vanity Fair : Hollywood Calling”

Although the Annenberg Space for Photography is closed, we can still enjoy this current exhibition from the couch!

David Friend provides fascinating insight at how some of the publication’s most memorable photographs were made.

To hear more of Friend and to see which selected stories and images he discusses, go to the website: www.annenbergphotospace.org   

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 Online Learning Resources

The Marine Mammal Center 

www.marinemammalcenter.org/education/online-learning-resources

The Marine Mammal Center’s award winning educators are providing new online learning resources on a weekly basis intended to aid families and teachers in guiding youth of all ages to learn more about marine mammal health, science and conservation.

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 Virtual Tours

Marconi Automotive Museum

marconimuseum.org/blog/new-website-with-virtual-tours-at-marconi/

You can now get up-close and personal with the impressive car collection. Check the website for tour times and dates available. See new cars and the latest happenings.

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Live Streamed on Instagram @mullinmuseum

Tuesdays @ 10am

Mullin Automotive Museum

Compete Prepared with Questions for Chat Feed

We can “stay-at-home” and tour the prize winning four wheel masterpieces at the Mullin Automotive Museum in Oxnard.  

We can see some of the 140 vehicles, art and artifacts from the couch! All you have to do is follow the Mullin Museum on its Instagram feed Tuesdays at 10am.  

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Live Streamed!

The Vault Presented by Hagerty

60,000 Square Feet, More than 250 Cars

Petersen Automotive Museum

For Dates & Themes: Petersen.org/vault

We can “STAY AT HOME!” and discover some of the most iconic and rare cars, motorcycles, and trucks spanning more than 120 years of automotive history on the largest guided automotive tour in the United States. Gayle Anderson says we can “STAY AT HOME” and explore the treasures in THE VAULT at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

The tours don’t appeal just to car fans. It’s an educational opportunity to learn about history, politics, and culture.

The virtual tours have specific times and specific themes. Details are on the website: petersen.org/vault

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Rosebud Parade

“Happiness is Homemade”

Tournament of Roses Hosts Rosebud Parade

Complete Guidelines: tournamentofroses.com/events/rosebudparade/

Send Video to: rosebudparade@tournamentofroses.com 

The Deadline is Monday, May 11th

 It’s a 130-year old tradition. The Tournament of Roses Parade! Well, now there’s this! The Rosebud Parade. The first ever virtual parade featuring floats made by you!

For complete guidelines and instructions for building your Rosebud float, go to the website: tournamentofroses.com/events/rosebudparade/

To submit a video of your Rosebud float, email: rosebudparade@tournamentofroses.com 

The deadline is Monday, May 11!

Tune in May 28th to see the virtual homemade Rose Parade on Facebook Live.

“Happiness is Homemade!” Gayle Anderson, KTLA 5 News.

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