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Blitz 2 crew volunteers at the museum

The Blitz 2 Crew

The “Blitz 2” crew that volunteered at the children’s museum on Saturday, September 27, 2008.  They helped clean up the overgrown weeds and brush – making the property look 100 times better.  Blitz 2  is a group of many of the churches in town, who all volunteer to do different community service projects one Saturday a year. The Discovery Playhouse happily thanks the Blitz 2 crew for all of the great work they did for us.. (October 5, 2008)

Tax Credits Approved!!!

Great news!! The Missouri Department of Economic Development has approved $250,000 in State tax credits for the renovation of 101 William to provide a new home for the Discovery Playhouse.  This means that any business interest, including limited liability companies, partnerships, and corporations, donating funds for the renovation will receive 50% of the value of the donation in State tax credits.  This is a great incentive for contributions.

Several companies and organizations are currently working on new exhibits for the Discovery Playhouse’s new home.  The Cape Girardeau Fire Department has a 1952 fire truck which will anchor an exhibit which will also include fire safety tips for kids.  The kids village will include a Dominos Pizza Parlor and a Montgomery Bank ATM, among others.  Many other exhibits are in the works!!!!

Plans for the renovated building include a birthday party/classroom which will be available for special events.  Plans are underway for special themed birthday parties – so stay tuned.

The Discovery Playhouse needs your support NOW!!!!  In addition to raising funds for the renovations to the building, money also needs to be raised to fund a permanent Executive Director position.  Being able to hire a full-time Director is crucial for the development of programs and activities that will really make the Discovery Playhouse the great place it can be. (Summer 2008)

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