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Imprints in Science
Monthly Member Newsletter |
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EXHIBIT ENDS DECEMBER 30, 2012! | |
Don't miss your opportunity to learn about comets, asteroids and meteors before Catawba Science Center's temporary exhibit Great Balls of Fire! leaves December 30th.
Visitors will learn about the origins of asteroids, meteors and comets in this exciting hands-on exhibit. Discover how asteroids have impacted our past and how they may influence our future. This exhibit features computer simulation and plenty of activities to keep inquiring minds active.
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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Celebrating Birthdays Science-Style
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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
November 2012 Birthdays celebrated at CSC:
Morgan Chester, Rylan Craven, Skylar Doody, Brynleigh Eades, Garrett Long, Tae Moses, Levi Nanney, Ehren Niehues,
Juel Pate, Caillou Singchanh-yang, Alex Smith
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Star Party with Catawba Astronomy Club
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
7:00 p.m.
Sherrills Ford Library
Catawba Science Center (CSC) in collaboration with Catawba Valley Astronomy Club (CVAC) will be hosting a Star Party at Sherrills Ford Library on Tuesday, December 4 at 7:00 PM.
Amateur astronomers have a great knack for discovering new celestial bodies. Now it's your turn to take a glimpse into the night sky and gain knowledge of what can be located using a blink comparator. CVAC will instruct visitors about this technique to find asteroids and comets.
Young stargazers can create their own take home constellations. Plus, they can test their ability to save the Earth from a rubble pile asteroid collision using a Great Balls of Fire! exhibition component at the library.
Programming for this event is sponsored by the United Arts Council of Catawba County.
Refreshments will be provided and don't forget to register for giveaways too - participants have a chance to win a Galileoscope.
Sherrills Ford Library is located at 8456 Sherrills Ford Road, Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
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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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SAVE THE DATE Catawba Science Center Guild's 27th Annual Italian Dinner and Auction: La Dolce Vita Is planned for Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 5:30 in the evening. | |
Are you interested in exposing your company to more than 325 business and community leaders? Donate an item or service to the auction, become a Nova Sponsor, or advertise in the program!
Contact Katherine at 322-8169 x 313 for more information.
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CSC
Barnes and Noble Bookfair
December 14th and 15th
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Catawba Science Center (CSC) will host its annual bookfair on Friday, December 14th and Saturday, December 15th at the Barnes and Noble located in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center, 2405 Hwy 70 S.E., Hickory, NC.
Fans of CSC can help raise money for the organization by making book purchases on these two days at this location and online at bn.com/bookfairs. When checking out, customers just have to mention bookfair code 10903532 and a portion of their net sale will be donated to CSC, some exclusions apply.
Visitors can stop by the CSC table at the bookfair and register for an opportunity to win a Barnes and Noble Nook or one of several other prizes.
For more information about Catawba Science Center's Bookfair and additional ways you can support the organization please contact us (828) 322-8169 or visit CatawbaScience.org/support.html.
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Catawba Science Center
243 3rd Ave. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
828.322.8169
828.322.1585
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Laser Holidays
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Laser Holidays are back at CSC!
Are you looking for a break from the holiday hustle and bustle? Then stop by Catawba Science Center's Millholland Planetarium for our seasonal Laser Holiday show.
This year, CSC is blessed with some wonderful volunteers, that make this year's show even more special.
Dr. Tom Lesser, a former presenter at the Hayden Planetarium in Boston, assisted by CSC's Trish Little, has been helping CSC update its projection equipment in the Millholland Planetarium. The lasers are much brighter and the images are crisp and clear. We are very excited to present the popular characters in the Laser Holiday programs. This is a must-see show for the kids as they get in the mood for Christmas.
For show times CLICK HERE
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ROCK DAY
SATURDAY
DECEMBER 8, 2012
10 AM to 4 PM
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Catawba Valley Gem and Mineral Club (CVGMC) is sponsoring this wonderful day that is dedicated to all things rocks.
Visitors will have the opportunity to examine thin meteorite slices with microscopes plus see local fossils, minerals and crystals.
CVGMC will have special displays and lessons on gem faceting and rock tumbling. Guest will see the steps involved in taking a stone from raw form to a polished cabochon.
Catawba Valley Astronomy Club will be on site with telescopes for solar observation.
This event is included in all paid general admissions and as always free to members of CSC.
For more info about CSC and their events, CLICK HERE |
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Many CSC memberships will expire at the end of December, 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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