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Imprints in Science
Monthly Member Newsletter |
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NOW OPEN!
September 29, 2012 - December 30, 2012 Carpenter Hall | |
Great Balls of Fire! is now open!
Have you ever wondered:
What are comets, asteroids and meteors?
Why did the dinosaurs go extinct?
What would happen if a meteorite hit Hickory?
Does Hollywood get it right in the movies?
Get the answers to these questions and learn more about comets, asteroids and meteors in this interactive multimedia attraction. See actual meteorites on loan from Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club (CVGMC)and asteroid models from Catawba Valley Astronomy Club CVAC). Learn about CSC teen's involvement in the development of this exhibit.
Great Balls of Fire is sponsored by Catawba Valley Medical Center, CommScope, Frye Regional Medical Center. von Drehle Corporation, Drillers Service Inc., Shurtape and TSH Charitable Foundation.
More details at catawbascience.org |
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Catawba Science Center is happy to present another year of engaging, educational programs to inspire young scientists.
 Preschoolers will get their hands dirty and their minds piqued by exploring simple science concepts through play, crafts and demonstrations.
The Preschool Science Program is open to all children ages 3-5 and accompanying adults are admitted for free. Classes will be held at CSC;s HPC classroom on Tuesdays, from 10:30 until 11:15 am..
Class fees:
Individual classes: $9 for members and $17 for nonmembers
Entire year option: $65 members and $130 for nonmembers.
In order to reserve your child's space, registration and payment are required in advance. Class space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
For more information or to register and pay for your child's classes, please contact Catawba Science Center at (828)322-8169 or stop by our offices, Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE:
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Want to see great golf and support CSC?
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100% of your Greater Hickory Classic ticket purchase can benefit Catawba Science Center through Greater Hickory Classic's TAP Charity Challenge. Click Here to learn more and purchase tickets. Don't forget to designate CSC! |
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Celebrating Birthdays Science-Style | |
Catawba Science Center offers a variety of engaging and  educational birthday party packages for children ages 3 to 12.
Fun, hands-on activities with these exciting science themes Flower Power, Seashore Celebration, Meet the Animals, Science Magic, Dino-Mite and Earth & Sky Spectacular.
FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!
GREAT BALLS OF FIRE! Birthday Themed Party
Learn about our solar system with fun hand-on experiences. Create a real life model of a comet while discovering about their make-up. Guests will also make their own craft comet to take home. (This party is limited to Saturdays only.)
Click here for details about CSC's Birthday Party Packages
September 2012 Birthdays celebrated at CSC:
Benjamin Adams, Ella Barkley, Jack Bartlett, Haydin Benfield, Brett Dilsaver, Anna Linton, Liam Miller, Carlie Mundy,
Bailey Pearson, Emma Powell, Katelyn Powell, Aidan Sain, Connor Stiltner, Autumn Sullivan |
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Chemistry 101
Tuesday, October 23
7:00 p.m.
CSC's Inventor's Workshop
Hasn't it been too long since you blew something up or made slime?
Enjoy a review of all that is fun about chemistry in CSC's Inventor's Workshop. During this hands-on chemistry class, participants will have the chance to review the signs of a chemical reaction, experience both exothermic and endothermic reactions and walk on oobleck without having to balance one equation!
Main Arts and Science Center building doors open at 6:30, program begins at 7 pm.
Admission:
$10 for Members
$15 for Non-Members
Hors d'oeuvres available; beer and wine with donation.
The 2012-2013 Science After Dark is sponsored by: The Best of Beers, LLC and Focus Newspaper. |
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NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK
October 20-27, 2012
Science! Participate in table top activities, led by CSC's Science Ambassadors & staff, Sunday Oct. 21 and Wednesday, October 24 through Friday October 26.
Join CVCC's Dr. Alvin Moore on Sunday, October 21st and CSC's mad scientist Bobs Singletary on Saturday, October 27th for special (sometimes fiery) demonstrations of chemistry basics.
Click here for CSC's Schedule of Events | |
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FREE FRIDAYS
Since the introduction of a general admission fee in 1996, Catawba Science Center has designated certain Free Fridays as days that all* children, families, and individuals have the opportunity to experience hands-on learning at CSC on certain days without financial burden.
2012-13 Free Fridays are the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month.
CSC Members continue to get free general admission* every day, so remember to keep your membership current to avoid the crowds on Free Fridays. |
Click Here to renew today!
*Regular Group Rates apply to all visitors/ CSC Members when part of an organized group of 10 or more.
CSC would like to thank the 2011-12 Free Friday Sponsors:
2011 Italian Dinner & Auction Fund-a-Cause Donors
The Service League of Hickory
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of Hickory, NC
The Duke Energy Foundation
Broyhill Family Foundation
GDS/ Republic Services, Inc.
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Carolina Container Company
The Charles Stewart Company
Jody and Rebecca Inglefield
The Wells Fargo Foundation
Rotary Club of Lake Hickory
Catawba Valley Community Foundation
CSC is actively seeking Free Friday Sponsors for the 2012-13 school year. Are you or your company interested in creating access to science for thousands of visitors? Contact us at 828-322-8169, x-313 for information about becoming a 2012-13 Free Friday Sponsor. |
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LASER SHOWS ARE BACK! | |
Starting Saturday, October 6th and continuing every Saturday during the month.
LASEROPOLIS
7:00 P.M.
LASER BEATLES
8:15 P.M.
Advance ticket purchase suggested. Tickets are sold on a first come, first serve basis. Call 828-322-8169 or stop by CSC to purchase today!
The 2012-2013 laser show series is sponsored by: The Best of Beers, Focus Newspaper and 95.7 The Ride.
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Catawba Science Center
243 3rd Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828.322.8169
828.322.1585
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SCI-Fi
Family Day | |
Saturday
October 27th
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Meet a Klingon! Learn the difference between Science Fact and Science Fiction. Create your own alien. Learn why there are craters on the moon and how the atmosphere protects Earth. Come in your Sci-Fi costume and be entered to win a Galileoscope. All activities included in admission. Free for CSC members! |
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Extreme Planets | |
Imagine a world of molten rock, breaking against a pitch black shoreline of molten lava... Imagine a world under a madly spinning burned out star...
There are places so strange and exotic that they defy description.
Click Here for more
Millholland Planetarium Shows
OCTOBER SHOWTIMES:
SATURDAY 10:30 A.M.
SUNDAY 1:30 P.M. |
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CREEPY CRAWLERS
HALLOWEEN
CREATURES
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 25th
4 to 5 p.m.
North Classroom |
What animals are associated with fall weather and Halloween? Join Bruce Beerbower, CSC Lead Naturalist to discover little known facts about real animals. Learn about snakes, spiders, bats, and more. You will even get to meet some live animals as well as preserved ones! Included with General Admission to CSC. |
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TEEN VOLUNTEERS | |
Any interest in joining Science Volunteers at Catawba Science Center?
Teenagers interested in doing something different this school year will want to apply for CSC's teen program, SVCSC. The program will allow kids to perform science demonstrations, educate the public on our latest traveling exhibit, learn about science and technology careers, and serve their community. Volunteer experience also looks great when it is time to fill out college and job applications.
Volunteers will be asked to make a year-long commitment to the Science Center for at least four hours a month. For an application or more information please contact Erin Graves.
322-8169 ext. 305 or step@catawbascience.org. |
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Many CSC memberships will expire at the end of October, so be on the look out for CSC Membership Renewal materials in your mail and email. CSC Members continue to receive many great benefits, like free admission to CSC exhibits and discounted rates on planetarium shows, science camps, Science After Dark, and birthday parties. To remain eligible for these program discounts, your CSC membership must be valid throughout the time you or your family member will participate. That means renew now to see CSC's exciting new Great Balls of Fire! exhibit for free. |
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