catawba science center: Catawba Science Center Preschool Dinosaur Discovery Program - 02/08/12 09:25 AM
Preschoolers will discover dinosaurs big and small by examining fossils and learning the difference between an herbivore and carnivore.
Participants will make their own T. rex tooth to take home.
February 14, 2012
Open to preschoolers ages 3 to 5.
Cost is $8 per child for Catawba Science Center members, $15 per child for nonmembers.
Accompanying adults are free. Pre-payment and registration required to reserve your space, which is limited and available on a first-come, first- served basis.
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center presents One World One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure - 01/07/12 08:14 PM
Explore the night sky with your favorite friends from Sesame Street in One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, premiering January 6, 2012 in Catawba Science Center’s Millholland Planetarium.
Based on the popular children’s show Sesame Street, One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure features Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, and is aimed at children ages 4 to 6.
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catawba science center: 25th Anniversary Of Catawba Science Center’s Annual Italian Dinner & Auction March 19, 2011 - 02/19/11 12:49 PM
Support Catawba Science Center and science education in the community during the 25th annual Italian Dinner & Auction from 5:30 until 10 p.m. Saturday March 19, 2011 at Lake Hickory Country Club. This year’s event – Anniversario d’Argento -- marks a 25-year milestone for the Guild and its annual fundraiser to benefit CSC exhibits and programs. The evening begins with an Anniversario Cocktail Reception, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, and a toast to the Silver Anniversary, as the silent auction and games get under way. Guests will enjoy a three-course Italian dinner, paired with red and white wines. Featured live auction items … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Hickory NC WINTER WOODS WALK presented by the Catawba Science Center - 01/16/11 08:19 PM
Meet Bruce Beerbower, Catawba Science Center’s naturalist, at Bud-Geitner Rotary Park in Hickory for a Winter Woods Walk on Thursday, January 20 from 3:30 until 5 p.m. What do animals do during cold winter months, and where do they stay? Learn about their habits and how to ID plants and trees without leaves or flowers during this special walk and talk program.
Participants will also make a fun winter bird feeder to take home. Cost is just $5 for CSC members and $8 for nonmembers. Call (828) 322-8169 to register today. Learn more about upcoming CSC exhibits and programs … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center's Science Café explores ‘Science of Dreams’ - 12/31/10 09:13 PM
Catawba Science Center's presentation of The Science of Dreams has been rescheduled for Tuesday February 15, 2011
We spend one-third of our lives sleeping. Ever wonder why?
Scientists don’t know for sure, but evidence is building that sleep, and even dreams, play a crucial role in strengthening memories and facilitating learning. Catawba Science Center (CSC) invites you to explore the Science of Dreams during a science café program Tuesday January 11, 2011 at Crescent Moon Café in downtown Hickory. Join a conversation with Dr. Gordon Cappelletty, Jungian-trained psychotherapist and adjunct professor at Lenoir-Rhyne University, while having dinner and … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center Expands Program & Planetarium Show Offerings During Winter Break - 12/22/10 07:14 PM
Looking for ideas to entertain the family during the winter break? Catawba Science Center Expands Program & Planetarium Show Offerings During Winter Break Catawba Science Center (CSC) in Hickory will expand its educational and planetarium show offerings during the weeks of December 20 – 31, 2010. Visitors of all ages will enjoy learning about bloodsuckers and black holes in hands-on exhibit areas. Attack of the Bloodsuckers! offers an up-close look at mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, leeches and other parasites in Carpenter Hall through Jan. 2, and Astronomy’s New Messengers offers a chance to hunt black holes and “listen” to gravity in … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center Offers Winter Fun Science Day Camp 2010 - 12/10/10 10:45 AM
Catawba Science Center Offers Winter Fun Science Day Camp 2010 Wondering how to entertain your children during winter break? Children in grades pre-K through 6th can explore winter wonderland mysteries at Catawba Science Center in Hickory during its Winter Fun Science Day Camps on December 20 & 27, 2010. The structure is similar to CSC’s Summer Fun Science Camp, only Winter Fun is a single-day camp that includes a two-hour hands-on class in between an extended morning and afternoon of activities. Classes are age appropriate and center around a common science theme. Monday December 20, 2010 – Polar Animals Learn how animals like penguins … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center: Science After Dark Backyard Butterflies - 07/26/10 03:01 PM
Catawba Science Center continues its Science After Dark series of programs for adults with Backyard Butterflies on Tuesday, August 17 at 7 p.m.
Explore CSC’s Flutter-By Butterfly Habitat, featuring hundreds of live butterflies and moths in an outdoor flower garden, and learn tips for transforming your backyard into a habitat for butterflies, birds and other wildlife.
Guest speaker is Dr. Hal Mahan, co-owner of The Compleat Naturalist in Asheville. A longtime naturalist, Dr. Mahan has an extensive background in natural history, a Ph.D. in zoology and a lifelong love of butterflies.
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center Presents Laser Floyd - 07/07/10 01:05 PM
Catawba Science Center Presents Laser Floyd
WHO: Pink Floyd Fans
WHAT: Science After Dark Laser Floyd
WHERE: Catawba Science Center (CSC) in Hickory
WHEN: Friday July 23, 2010
HOW MUCH: $5 for CSC members and $8 for nonmembers
A new season of Science After Dark programs for adults kicks off with a Laser Floyd double feature night Friday, July 23 at Catawba Science Center (CSC) in Hickory.
A must for , Laser Floyd offers mesmerizing laser lights on the dome and two iconic rock albums in surround sound – Dark Side of the Moon (shows at 6:30 and … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: June 2010 Hickory Real Estate Newsletter - 06/21/10 04:44 PM
Dear Friends, We hope you are having a great summer. If you are looking for something fun to do, the Catawba Valley has a lot to offer. The Catawba Science Center has many great programs for children, families, and adults. If you are looking for evening fun, check out Hickory Alive, which is an outdoor concert series on Fridays in Union Square. One of the best kept secrets in Hickory is on the Fourth of July. If you or someone you know has a boat, you need to go out on the lake and watch the fireworks. Many private residents have … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center - Body Carnival - 06/09/10 03:08 PM
Explore the Science and Fun of Being You in Body Carnival, opening Saturday, May 29 at Catawba Science Center in Hickory.
Colorful, carnival-themed exhibits invite visitors to crawl through the Tunnel of Blood – a giant artery to see and hear the effects of plaque buildup on blood flow; test their balance as they walk through a 10-foot long Dizzy Tunnel; try on a pair of vision-distorting Goofy Goggles; experiment in the House of Color; hear through their bones and muscles while learning how they transmit sound, and more.
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center - Organic Gardening Workshop - 02/02/10 04:27 PM
WHO: Catawba Science Center - Science After Dark series for adults
WHAT: Organic Gardening Workshop
WHERE: Planetarium Building at Catawba Science Center
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 16 7:30 p.m.
HOW MUCH: $8 CSC members and $10 nonmembers
It may be cold, but it's not too soon to start planning this summer's vegetable garden.
As part of its Science After Dark series for adults, in Hickory will present an Organic Gardening Workshop at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the planetarium building.
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catawba science center: Kids Off from School on January 18, 2010? Bring them to the Catawba Science Center - 01/11/10 04:27 PM
Catawba Science Center (CSC) in Hickory NC will be open from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, offering a great opportunity for out-of-school students and families to explore hands-on science.
CSC will expand its public planetarium show schedule on that Monday.
Meet Little Star, an average star searching for his own planets in the animated feature, The Little Star That Could, showing at 11:30 & 3 p.m.
Explore exotic worlds and learn what makes a planet inhabitable in the immersive digital production, Extreme Planets, at 1 p.m.
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center Expands Programs During Winter Break - 12/18/09 06:55 PM
Looking for ways to entertain the kids and family during the winter break?
Catawba Science Center (CSC) in Hickory will expand its educational and planetarium show offerings during the weeks of December 21 - 31.
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Children in grades pre-K to sixth can spend the day at CSC during Winter Fun Science Day Camps on December 21 and 28, learning about the winter solstice and crime scene investigation.
Winter Fun Classes are from 10 a.m. until noon, with extended day options available for busy schedules. Details and registration forms at www.CatawbaScience.org.
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center - Guitar Hero Tournament - 12/14/09 01:42 PM
Give the gift of ROCK this Holiday Season Slots available for Guitar Hero Tournament at Catawba Science Center
Give the Gift of Rock Purchase a 20-minute block of playing time for your "Guitar Hero" to compete during a tournament Jan. 7 - 21, 2010 at Catawba Science Center in Hickory.
Competitors can rock out on the dome in Millholland Planetarium in front fans - virtual and alive, while they compete at one of two levels in the Guitar Hero video game - hard or expert. Each 20-minute block includes three songs.
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catawba science center: Shop for Science at Barnes & Noble in Hickory North Carolina - 12/02/09 06:21 PM
Shop for Science at Barnes & Noble in Hickory North Carolina December 11 & 12, 2009
A bookfair Dec. 11 and 12, hosted by Barnes & Noble in Hickory, will support science education, programs and exhibits at Catawba Science Center, a nonprofit science and technology museum featuring aquaria and a digital planetarium.
For each purchase made that is accompanied by a bookfair voucher, Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of sales to Catawba Science Center. Books, magazines, CDs and café purchases are included.
Bookfair vouchers are available for download at www.CatawbaScience.org and at Catawba Science Center, located on the SALT … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Laser Holidays at the Catawba Science Center - 11/19/09 05:43 PM
Celebrate the Season with Laser Holidays
at the Catawba Science Center
November 27 - December 31, 2009
Kick off your holiday season with sparkling laser lights and sounds of the season at Catawba Science Center in Hickory.
Starting Friday, Nov. 27, CSC will begin showing Laser Holidays in the Millholland Planetarium theater.
A family friendly holiday laser light show, Laser Holidays features modern and classic holiday songs set to mesmerizing laser lights.
Seasonal selections include Tchaikovsky's "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy," Bing Crosby's "White Christmas," Smashing Pumpkins' "Christmastime" and more.
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catawba science center: Origami Day at the Catawba Science Center - 11/19/09 09:49 AM
WHAT - Learn the Art and Science of Origami
WHERE - Inventor's Workshop at Catawba Science Center in Hickory
WHEN - Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 1 until 3 p.m
Join Dr. Toshiaki Satake and his wife, Michiko, for a hands-on Origami session. Skilled in the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes, the Satakes will teach participants how to make ships, boxes, jumping frogs, peace cranes and more.
Origami Demo Day is free with CSC general admission: $6 adults, $4 youth (3 to 18), seniors (62+), college students and active military with ID. Admission is free … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center will be Open Labor Day - 09/03/09 03:50 PM
The Catawba Science Center is extending the run of Swamp Things: A Look at Life in a Southeastern Swamp through Labor Day, Sept. 7 due to popular demand.
Catawba Science Center will be open Labor Day September 7 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
. . . . so that visitors can have a final chance to see the exhibit's bobcat kitten, six-foot alligator, Burmese python and more.
Come and check out:
buzzing insects
pounding rainstorms
calling birds
raccoon
opossum
skunk
alligator yearling
venomous snakes
toads
giant spiders
"Live from the Swamp" public programs include:
Swamp Creatures Tuesdays, 4 … (0 comments)
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catawba science center: Catawba Science Center - Laser Floyd Double Header - 07/21/09 05:42 PM
Catawba Science Center - Laser Floyd Double Header
WHO: Calling All Pink Floyd Fans
WHAT: Laser Floyd Nights
WHERE: Millholland Planetarium at the Catawba Science Center
WHEN: July 24 and 25, 2009 at 6:30, 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00pm each night
Lase Floyd Nights Double Header of Two Classic Albums
Pink Floyd double header of two classic albums, Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall
The shows will alternate with:
Dark Side of the Moon showing at 6:30 and 9:30pm
The Wall showing at 8 and 11pm
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