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Your Guide to the Fleet
OCTOBER 2011
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Family-Friendly Film Returns
UNDER THE SEA
IMAX�UNDER THE SEA returns to the Heikoff Dome Theater October 1. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Howard Hall of Del Mar, CA this film takes you to the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on earth, no passport required! More>> 

 


Kids Free Admission in October
Museum Council Kids Free All month long, kids 12 and under get into the Fleet for FREE with the easy-to-download coupon found at the San Diego Museum Council website. Reference the coupon for details of the offer. Twenty-four museums in all are offering free admission. Get up, get out, and explore San Diego's museums with your children throughout the month of October!
October 1 - 31

Spooky Science Saturdays      

Spooky Science Visit the Discovery Lab to learn about all things scary from glow in the dark Flubber to spider webs and shocking activities. Recommended for ages 5 - 12. $2 with admission. More>>

ScholarShare College Savings Plan is a proud sponsor of Family Science Saturdays at the Fleet.

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Saturdays in October
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Young Scientists
Young Scientist
"Spine Tingling Science" is the theme for the fall session of Young Scientists. Your preschooler will learn about spiders, shadows and skeletons, and of course a fall favorite -pumpkins!  More>>

 

Sessions begin mid-October
Mornings 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

 


Halloween Family Day
Halloweeen Family Day
Kids 12 and under admitted FREE to the exhibit galleries with paid adult admission on October 29th! Halloween-themed hands-on activities will take place from 11am to 3pm in "Kid City." For more activities taking place in Balboa Park on Halloween Family Day click here.

Saturday, October 29

Private Events at the Fleet
RHF Special Events
Did you know the Fleet offers space for business meetings, company private events, and employee holiday parties? From sit-down dinners to cocktail receptions, from corporate awards banquets to proms, and even wedding receptions, we've got private events down to a science. For more information, please call 619-685-5761. More>>.

 


Two Museums Free in October!
SDASM
Now, through October 16 only! San Diego Air & Space Museum: present your Fleet membership card for FREE admission. Located at 2001 Pan American Plaza, at the south end of Balboa Park. Featuring: Space: A Journey To Our Future (Fleet members receive a discount). Open daily 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (last entry: 4 p.m.). For more museum info: SDASM or (619) 234-8291

The New Children Museum Oct. 16 through Nov. 23 only! The New Children's Museum: present your Fleet membership card for FREE admission. Located at 200 Island Avenue, in downtown San Diego. Featuring their new exhibition, TRASH. Open daily except Wed., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday: 12 noon - 4 p.m.) For more museum info: The New Children Museum or (619) 233-8792

More information on these two offers. One TWO more reasons that Fleet membership is a great value all year long!

Not a member yet? Click here or call the Membership Office at (619) 238-1233 ext. 713.

*Membership Reminder: Always arrive 20 minutes before a film starts to exchange your member IMAX Vouchers at the Ticket Counter before you line up at the Theater. 

This Month's Experiment: Rainbows of Color
TME - October WATCH THE VIDEO
INSTRUCTIONS (PDF)

Watch the October edition of This Month's Experiment to learn how to make a rainbow in a test tube. Learn about density as colored liquids settle into layers right before your eyes. Do try this at home!   


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Quick Links
October Events
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"Spooky Science" Saturdays
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IMAX UNDER THE SEA Returns
3 Senior Monday Discounted Admission
4 Free Tuesday
5 Ethics Lecture: Henrietta Lacks
5The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show
7 Fridays at the Fleet Discounted IMAX
8 Saturday Science Club for Girls
12Young Scientists New Session
14 Fridays at the Fleet Discounted IMAX
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"Spooky Science" Saturdays
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Fridays at the Fleet Discounted IMAX
22 "Spooky Science" Saturdays
28Fridays at the Fleet Discounted IMAX
29 Halloween Family Day
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"Spooky Science" Saturdays
IMAX Films
Under The Sea
UNDER THE SEA

Born to be Wild
BORN TO BE WILD

Tornado Alley
TORNADO ALLEY 
Fridays at the Fleet
See "classic" and current IMAX films at 6, 7 & 8 p.m. every Friday night! Only $9.50 for one film and $6 for each additional film.
OCTOBER  SCHEDULE:
6PM:  AFRICA: THE SERENGETI
7PM:  UNDER THE SEA
8PM:  GRAND CANYON ADVENTURE
Enter to Win
Congratulations to Sondra Weaver, winner of a 2-pack of tickets to visit the San Diego Art Museum.

This month, it could be YOUR turn to win! Enter to win a 4-pack of passes to see IMAX UNDER THE SEA in the Heikoff Dome Theater.

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To enter, please complete this form by October 15, 2011.

 

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