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When Jennifer Van Mol walked in the front doors push- ing her three-year-old daugh- ter Alena in a stroller, she didn't know what to think. People crowded around the front desk clapping and smiling, and she said it felt crazy. She was very happy with the prizes she received from The- Museum sta� . Linda Fabi, vice-president of the board of directors, presented Van Mol with a basket of items and told Alena she could pick out an additional gift as well if she wished. The basket included gift cards for a one-year member- ship to TheMuseum, a meal at B@� eMuseum, a subscription to the Record and a night at the Walper Hotel. It also included two passes for the CNE. Van Mol is a member at TheMuseum and was pleased she can come for another year. She visits every week with her daughter. "She loves it here. Every day is a new experience," said Van Mol. She said Alena loves the blocks and the Tot Zone, the water table and all the activities. "Every week we come defi- nitely for the art stuff, and last week we were here for Salsa for Tots, which she (Alena) liked so much that we signed her up for the classes," Van Mol said. Fabi said TheMuseum is really for everyone, and not just kids. The many exhibits they have had in the past interested people of all age groups, such as Titanic, The Artifact Exhibi- tion in 2010 or James Cameron's Avatar � e Exhibition from late 2012 to early 2013. TheMuseum is only open during the day until 4 p.m. with the exception of Tuesday when it is open until 7 p.m., so there is availability for other community events as well. "Now you have people cel- ebrating their weddings, high school proms … You can rent the facility for virtually anything you want evenings and week- ends," Fabi said. TheMuseum doesn't get the same amount of funding that other museums might get, according to Fabi. It does rely on its visitors and donations. It did receive funding for lighting renovations and will be closed from Sept. 5 to Oct. 4 for the installations. "We received a grant from the government and also some support from the City of Kitch- ener. � e City of Kitchener owns the building," said Fabi. The new lighting systems will be more e� cient and result in less energy being used. This will save it thousands of dollars a year, according to CEO David Marskell. TheMuseum also decided to eliminate their use of plas- tic water bottles and invest in re� lling water stations for their guests. Existing members will get a month added onto the end of their membership due to the closure at no additional cost. "It's so neat to have our one- millionth visitor before we shut down," said Fabi. ARTS FOCUS � eMuseum welcomes 1M visitors before renovations JOY STRUTHERS PHOTO Jennifer Van mol, left, and her daughter Alena, in front, stand with TheMuseum's vice-president of the board of directors, Linda Fabi after receiving a gift basket for being the one- millionth visitor. � e St. Jacobs Schoolhouse Theatre will be home to a hand-clappin', foot-stompin' country music show, as Dray- ton Entertainment presents Kings & Queens of Country starting Sept. 23. In the tradition of the Grand Ole Opry, some of country music's greatest pioneers are celebrated in this energetic, fun-filled musical revue fea- turing the hits of Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, Conway Twitty, Charley Pride, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rog- ers, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette, and many, many more. 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