If you haven't seen this exhibit yet, be sure to stop by G.WIZ this weekend! Sunday, September 7 is the last day to experience this unique, interactive exhibit inspired by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood factory tours. Visitors can use a die cutter to make a box and a horse, operate a 3-axis mill to carve a block of wax, assemble parts of a real golf cart and create a replica of the signature trolley from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

 

Special thanks once again to our generous sponsors of this exhibit!

 

 

NON-MEMBERS

Adult (19+) $16

Child (3-18) $11

Senior (65+) $14

Child (Under 3) FREE

 

MEMBERS 

 

30 Days of Discovery Participants include:  Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art,  Crowley Museum and Nature Center, Mote Aquarium, Historic Spanish Point, Sarasota Jungle Gardens, and South Florida Museum.

 

For more information, including accomodation specials, visit www.30daysofdiscovery.com.

 

[Proof of Florida residency is required and this offer is not valid in conjunction with other discounts or coupons.] 

 

G.WIZ is now offering exclusive shopping passes that can be used for discounts during Macy's "Shop For A Cause" event on Saturday, September 20, 2008.

 

As a participating charity, G.WIZ retains 100% of all proceeds from the sale of each pass to support our mission of bringing science and technology to our community.

 

Get a one-day Macy's shopping pass for a donation of only $5!

 

 - 20% off regular, sale and clearance women's, men's and kid's apparel and accessories, fine, bridge and fashion jewelry, bed and bath items, housewares, frames, luggage, china, crystal and silver, all kitchen and personal care electrics and technology items

 

 - 10% off regular and sale furniture, mattresses and rugs

 

September 6 - Sand Art!
Sand is a naturally occurring granular material made up of finely divided rock and mineral particles that is used for many purposes including making bricks, concrete, and glass. 
11:00 am - Make your own sand creation at G.WIZ with supplies from ALEX Toys.  ALEX items can also be purchased in the G.WIZ Gift Shop.

 

September 13 - Origami and Space Satellites!
Originating in China, origami (oru - folding; kami - paper) is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.  The basis for origami is to create shapes through geometric folds and crease patterns.  Using the Miura map fold or rigid fold, this method has also been applied to deploy large solar panel arrays for space satellites. 
11:00 am  - Exercise your talent in folding.

 

September 20 - Lizards Around the World !

Tired of sitting at home and catching flies?  Discover how many different types of lizards exist and where they live.
11:00 am - Make a "Lizards Around the World" map and impress your friends, family and teachers with lizard facts.

 

September 27 - Out-of-This-World Boomerang!

The boomerang is a simple wooden curved stick and dates back to ancient tribes in Europe and Egypt where it was used to hunt birds.  The Aborigines of Australia used it not only for hunting but also for communication.  The design is an airfoil thrown with a high spin and some are designed to return to the one who threw it but this usually requires an area as large as a football field.  Astronauts were once given the challenge to find a design that would work in the middeck of a shuttle. 
11:00am - Construct your own out-of-this-world boomerang and try your hand at getting it to return to you.

 

Gymboree is a unique place for children under 6 to learn and have fun. It is located at 6016 14th Street West in Bradenton, Florida. For more information visit www.gymboreeclasses.com and search for classes under "Find A Location."