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Over 385 People attended Gateway to Science 4th Annual Bubble Bliss 2010
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Over 385 people attended this Free Family Event! Gateway to Science couldn’t be more excited about sharing such great news!
On Saturday, August 14th, The Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex was crowded with people of all ages and from all parts of the country! People from Los Angeles, Colorado, and Wyoming were part of all the bubbly fun! Comments such as “Cool Bubbles” and “We are coming back next Year” indicate that this Event was a success.
Many different stations were set up to experiment with the beautiful and scientific properties of bubbles. The carbon dioxide bubble, our newest activity was explosive fun!
The economic impact that Gateway to Science brings to our community is pretty clear as those visiting families stay in hotels, eat in local restaurants and shop while they are in Bismarck. We want to thank our community, sponsors, our staff members, and volunteers for being part of the only hands-on science center in North Dakota and all our Family Events!
We are looking forward to Gateway to Science 5th Annual Bubble Bliss 2011!
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
CO2 Bubbles – You have to see them!
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I am so excited about our newest addition to “Bubble Bliss”: carbon dioxide bubbles! You seriously will be amazed! We’ll be using dry ice to blow some cold, foggy, heavier-than-air bubbles. Come see (and feel) them for yourself! This is just one of the many fun, hands-on activities that you’ll get to try out at our free family event, “Bubble Bliss“, on Saturday, August 14, 1:00 – 4:00.
This event is indoors (because bubbles are sensitive to variances in humidity and temperature), so join us no matter what the weather forecast is.
By the way, the girl in the picture to the right is trying another activity at “Bubble Bliss”: Bubble Colors.
- Christie, Program Coordinator
Mark your Calendars AND DON’T FORGET! Gateway to Science 4th Annual Bubble Bliss 2010
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On Saturday, August 14, from 1:00-4:00 Gateway to Science, the only hands-on Science Center in North Dakota will host their 4th Annual Bubble Bliss Family Event.
Come to the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex, 1810 Schafer Street in Bismarck, and join us for an afternoon of some good, clean, soapy fun! Learn the science of bubbles while getting your hands clean! Step inside a giant bubble! Freeze a bubble using dry ice and more!
Many different stations will be set up to experiment with bubbles’ beautiful and scientific properties. What happens when a bubble freezes? Can you make a bubble bigger than your body? What do things look like from inside a bubble? Make body bubbles, different bubble shapes, bubble windows, and more.
Our 4th annual Bubble Bliss event is fun for all ages! Get ready for some sudsy, slippery science! Giant bubble wands will be on sale $3.00 members/$4.00 nonmembers.
Registration is not required to attend this event. This event is free and open to the public. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Liliana M. Norby, Communications Specialist
Over 130 people attended this year’s Family Rocket Day! Adults, children, volunteers, and staff really had a wonderful time building and launching rockets from basic air pressure rockets, water rockets, and alka-seltzer rockets, to also having the opportunity to purchase, build, and launch their own engine propelled rocket!
Drawings for FREE rocket kits were held throughout the afternoon! From launching rockets, to the “Johnson Space Center” presentation by our Program Coordinator, we were all busy, having a great time! Pat Riepl was on hand to help launch the engine propelled rockets; Mike Whorley brought his personal collection of rockets and video footage of past launches. Thank you to both for their great help!
The Bismarck Tribune was on hand to cover this year’s event! KFYR-TV, KXMB-TV were there too!
Family Rocket Day increases awareness of rocketry. It also gives families time to enjoy learning together. We will see you next year at Family Rocket Day 2011!
Appearance on KXMB noon show with host Marci Narum aired 7/16/2010.
KFYR-TV-Young Scientists Have a Blast! video aired 7/17/2010
Liliana Norby, Communications Specialist
Gateway to Science Astronaut Camp Featured on KFYR News
Posted by: | CommentsKFYR Reporter Jody Kerzman visited the first day of “Astronaut Camp” at Gateway to Science. Her story was featured on the 6 p.m. newscast. Camp instructor Arin Edmundson is using materials directly from NASA to demonstrate life in space for budding young astronauts. This camp continues through Thursday.
If you are interested in space but missed Astronaut Camp, you won’t want to miss Family Rocket Day on Saturday, July 17. The event starts at 12:30 p.m. and runs until 3:30 p.m. at the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex located at 1810 Schafer Street, Bismarck.
The event is free, open to the public, and no registration required. Families are invited to join us in building and launching a variety of rockets, including water rockets, air pressure rockets, and alka-seltzer rockets.
If you choose to build an engine propelled rocket the cost for the kit is $10.00 for Gateway to Science members and $12.00 for the general public. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Pat Riepl, builder of his famous Patriot Rocket, is returning to help launch your rocket and display a few of his own rockets. Mike Whorley, will have his personal collection of Rockets on display and video footage of past launches.
We hope to see you at Family Rocket Day!
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
Calling all Rocket Scientists!
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Okay, you don’t really need to be a rocket scientist to help with “Family Rocket Day” on Saturday, July 17. Most “Family Rocket Day” volunteers simply share a love of rockets.
We are currently looking for volunteers for this exciting event. Even if you’ve never launched a rocket before… if rockets ignite your imagination, you can make a difference. Because of you, families who attend Family Rocket Day will be inspired, informed, and amazed about rocketry.
Interested in making a difference and having fun at the same time? Apply to be a volunteer! Or give me a call (701-258-1975) for more information.
- Christie, Program Coordinator
