Get Gross at the Fleet with "ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY!"
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What do mechanical cow stomachs, a giant talking parrot, boxing dung beetles and a 25-foot-long submarine have in common? They're all part of the biggest, grossest exhibition we've ever hosted here at the Fleet and it opens this weekend! "ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY" features 16 hands-on exhibits that offer visitors a larger-than-life look at nature's blood-sucking, vomit-munching, slime-making and dookie-loving creatures. Be sure to join us on opening day- this Saturday, Sept. 27--for the GrossOlympics II where kids (ages 14 & under) can compete in several eewwy-fun games, including "Hack a Hairball," "Creepy-Crabby Crawl" and the "Mosquitoes Suck! Bugstacle Course." Kids and families will have hours of silly fun and win awesome prizes in the process!  |
| Get Even Grosser with Weekend Workshops |
 Bring your favorite young scientist (pre-K through grade 6) for a unique perspective on the animal kingdom! Each of our new "ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY" Weekend Workshops delves into a different icky subject to bring to life all the gritty and gross facts about some of nature's most disgusting critters. Workshops are available select weekends in October and November, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.
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| "Politics in Science: Who decides what gets done and what it means?" |
 This month's Exploring Ethics program examines one of the central issues in this year's presidential election: the relationship between government and science. When science is funded by the government, should government have a role in deciding which areas of research will receive support and how-or if-the results will be reported & used? RSVPs are requested for this popular evening lecture series.
DATE: Wednesday, Oct. 1
TIME: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
COST: Free - no admission required (RSVP requested)
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| Space Theater Renovation Update! |
 The Space Theater "dome-olition" is now complete and the new NanoSeam dome is being assembled! If you haven't visited the Space Theater Blog lately, you're missing some stunning photographs and amazing time-lapse videos of the renovation! Visit http://spacetheater.wordpress.com today and see how far we've come!
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| Fleet Membership has its Benefits |
 ATTENTION MEMBERS! From October 1-31, present your Fleet membership card and you'll receive FREE admission at any of the following museums!
1. New Children's Museum - located downtown at 200 W. Island Avenue, San Diego 92101; For hours, visit www.thinkplaycreate.org or call (619) 233-8792.
2. Museum of Photographic Arts -- Located in Casa De Balboa, just steps away from the Fleet. Open daily (except Monday), 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
3. San Diego Natural History Museum -- Located directly across the fountain from the Fleet. Open every day, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
4. San Diego Air & Space Museum -- Located south of the Organ Pavilion; now featuring: "Star Trek: the Exhibition." (special discount rate: $15 Adults / $9 Juniors)
Not yet a member? Check out our great benefits.
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| MythBusters are Coming to San Diego! |
Ever wonder how the Discovery Channel's Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage perform all of their elaborate myth-busting stunts? Fleet members get discounted tickets to see the MythBusters in person, when they come to San Diego on October 19! To save $5 off the regular ticket price, click on the "More" link below, or paste the following address into your browser's address window: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0040BBD83616C5?did=fleet
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| This Month's Experiment: Animal Blubber |
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Marine mammals like dolphins, whales and polar bears rely on a thick layer of blubber to regulate their body temperature in cold water. In this month's experiment, you'll use items found in an ordinary kitchen to simulate that important layer of fat and feel how well it protects against icy waters.
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NORTH STAR SCIENCE STORE
Featured Product of the Month |
 Owls have fascinated people throughout the ages, as hunters of the night that find dinner in complete darkness. Ever wonder what that hooting owl just had for dinner? Now you can find out! To celebrate the opening of "ANIMAL GROSSOLOGY," we're selling actual Owl Pellets (owl puke) in the Science Store! Just unwrap the foil from the sanitized pellet and carefully use the probes provided to dissect the pellet and extract the owl's dinner. Then use the included bone guide to identify what the owl ate.
Our Price: $6.99
Order Now from our Online Science Store
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Animal Grossology
Tinkering
So WATT!
Kid City
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Top 5 Reasons to be a Fleet member in October
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5. Benefits for every member of the family - all year long. 4. Free admission to FOUR other San Diego museums during October! 3. Members-only event on Fri., Oct. 24: "Animal Grossology" and "Tinkering" hands-on activities. 2. All IMAX vouchers valid from Sep. 1 to Dec. 31 will be extended four months or through April 30, 2009 (whichever is later). You won't miss out on any of your benefits. 1. You'll be among the first to enjoy a totally new Space Theater when it reopens in December.
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Enter to Win!
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Congratulations to Barry Webb, winner of two free passes to the San Diego Hall of Champions! This month, it could be YOUR turn to win! Enter to win four tickets to see The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights, at the Civic Theatre downtown on October 30. To enter, please complete this form by October 15.
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