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1/09/06 The Science Center of Pinellas County
The Science Center of Pinellas County is a remarkable
example of how a community can come together to meet a common need. In
1959 a non-profit group headed by cofounders William Guild and Nell Rodgers
Croley, founded this well-equipped, well-staffed facility to foster
people’s desire to understand the world around them.
The Science Center was the first of its type in the United States. It offers full physics, chemistry and other labs, special exhibits, a 600
gallon Marine Touch Tank, a replica of a 16th Century Indian Village, a display of African/American Scientists and Inventors, a Florida wetlands exhibit and much more.
Its mission is to inspire an interest in and understanding
of science. Each year more than 25 thousand school children explore their
world through field trip classes at the St. Petersburg center. The Mobile
Outreach Program provides workshops for 12 thousand individuals throughout
the Tampa Bay area and 1,500 children enjoy summer and holiday break
classes. There are also preschool classes for parents and youngsters and
computer and science classes for seniors. In addition, the Center offers
“Train the Teacher” workshops, tours and workshops for the public and
special events and activities throughout the year.
There are two upcoming events that assist the Science Center in meeting their financial obligations. The first one is on Saturday, January
28th at 6 p.m. “Wine Under the Stars,” will be an evening
of wine sampling, food, music, Planetarium Shows and Telescope Viewings.
$30 per person, adults only please.
Then on Thursday, February 23rd at 6p.m., “Lighting
the Flame”, will celebrate Black History Month and the Science Center’s African/American Scientists and Inventors Display. Various speakers,
music, food and a tour of the display will take place that night. $25 for
adults and $15 for students
The public is invited to tour the Science Center and enjoy special demonstrations such as Gator Feedings and Planetarium Shows every
Friday from 1-4 for a $5 fee. Groups and organizations of 10 or more can
tour the Center and enjoy a Planetarium Show but they ask for advanced
notice.
For more information on the Science Center of Pinellas County click here
to go to their web site or call them at 727-384-0027.
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