Archive for Fundraising
Use Facebook to Help Gateway to Science!
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Gateway to Science has the opportunity to win a $500 donation from VISIONBank on Giving Hearts Day! How? We need you, our supporters, to “like” VISIONBank and indicate Gateway to Science as your favorite on VISIONBank’s new Facebook page. Check it out at www.facebook.com and don’t forget to post Gateway to Science as your favorite charity.
Thank you for supporting Gateway to Science.
Gerri – Communications
Bowling Tournament This Weekend
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It’s not too late to register a team for the annual Farwest Rotary Frames for Funds bowling tournament. This annual event benefits Gateway to Science, God’s Child Project and the New Generations Park. It will be at Midway Lanes in Mandan this Saturday, January 14, with check-in beginning at 12:30. Teams of 4 can register for $125, which includes three games of bowling and free food. Whether your bowling is considered to be good, bad, or ugly, register and play for fun and a good cause!
-Meredith, Programs
Giving Hearts Day – Save the Date!
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Learn more at www.impactgiveback.org and get ready to “give from the heart.”
Gateway to Science Welcomes New Corporate Members
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Gateway to Science is pleased to announce two new Corporate Members that have made a commitment to support our mission.
($500 annually)
The benefits of our various corporate membership levels include free passes to the science gallery and tickets to our annual “Einstein on Wine” fundraiser. To learn more about our Corporate Membership Program and how your company may participate, visit our Corporate Membership webpage or contact Beth Demke, Executive Director, at 701.258.1975. You can also download a Corporate Membership Form here.
If your business isn’t a Gateway to Science Corporate Member yet, I welcome the opportunity to visit with you about our Corporate Membership Program. You can make a difference in the lives of children in our community and inspire the next generation of scientists!
~ Beth Demke, Executive Director
Bowlers Wanted!
Posted by: | CommentsIf you like to bowl, whether seriously or just for fun, we invite you to sign up for the annual “Frames for Fun”ds Bowling Tournament on Saturday, January 14, 2012. The cost for a team of 4 is $125, which includes 3 games, food and door prizes. The tournament is hosted by the Farwest Rotary Club to benefit three charities – Gateway to Science, God’s Child Project and New Generations Park. Team registration has begun so gather your friends, complete the entry form and make plans to join us at Midway Lanes in January.
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
Bismarck Marathon Supports Gateway to Science
Posted by: | CommentsGateway to Science was chosen by the Krolls Diner Bismarck Marathon to benefit from the 2011 event held in September. On a cold and drizzly day, Gateway to Science staff and volunteers staffed a water stop to provide relief for the 1,800 runners and walkers who participated in the event.
Lynn Beiswanger, Beth Demke, & David Nash (l to r)
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
And the Winner Is…
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Aaron Bank, Two-time Chef Showdown Champion
The guests were hotly divided as to who would come out the champion, there were definite favorites coming into the showdown. Guests were talking about the dishes before they even made it to the table as the aromas from the kitchen were wafting through the Frances Leach High Prairie Arts & Science Complex.
We thank you for joining us in our evening of fun and food and wine. We are already looking forward to next year’s showdown!
Free Public Presentation by Visiting Scientist
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The Visiting Scientist Series is excited to welcome Dr. Robert Bates, professor emeritus of Food Science at the University of Florida, to Bismarck. Dr. Bates is an expert on the science of brewing and will be presenting a FREE public presentation this Thursday at Bismarck State College – National Energy Center of Excellence in the Basin Electric Auditorium Room 304 (1200 Schafer Street). The topic will be “The Chemistry and Alchemy of Brewing” and the presentation will start at 7 pm. While he is in Bismarck, Dr. Bates will also be presenting on the science of food at the University of Mary and local high schools. He is also considered an oenologist, or expert in the study of wine making, and he will be appearing at Gateway to Science as a special guest at Einstein on Wine this Friday (it’s not too late to get tickets!). Please join us and learn from an expert at the public presentation or Einstein on Wine!
-Meredith, Programs
Einstein on Wine Featured on KXMB
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Marci Narum, Noon Show Host on KXMB TV, recently interviewed the chefs who will compete in our Chef Showdown for Einstein on Wine. On Friday, November 18, Gateway to Science is the place to be for this fun annual fundraiser. The doors will open at 6 p.m. and the Chef Showdown begins at 7 p.m. 2010 Champion Mort Bank will defend his title against 2009 Champion Aaron Bank in an exciting rematch. Mort announced that he will prepare beef; Aaron has chosen pork. You can see the interview online here.
Tickets are $50 for nonmembers. Gateway to Science members may purchase tickets for $40 each or $75 for a couple. The event is for adults 21 and older. Purchase your tickets online before they are gone!
~Beth Demke, Executive Director
Einstein On Wine This Week!
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Gateway to Science is bustling with energy as we prepare for our annual Einstein on Wine fundraiser. Don’t have your tickets yet? Click here to get them! Please note that this year’s event is on Friday, November 18 with the doors opening at 6:00PM and the Chef Showdown beginning at 7:00PM.
The Einstein on Wine Silent Auction and Live Auction items have been coming into the offices at a rapid pace over the last couple of weeks. Take a peek at the photos below for a preview of some of the items you can take home!
Buzz Aldrin "Walks the Moon" Photograph Autograph in Live Auction
Autographed Snoopy Sketch in Live Auction
Autographed "Star Wars" Cast Photgraph in Silent Auction
