Thursday, 17 September, 2009 2:48
by Tarah
Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center's Fall Events, News
Fall hours: Open 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. weekdays,10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturdays and 1 - 6 p.m. Sundays.
Fourth Friday Astronomy
Friday, September 25
4 p.m.
Sci-Port celebrates the International Year of Astronomy with a new topic every Fourth Friday of the month. Come September 25 and learn about the latest findings from NASA, plus astronomical highlights of the season.
Star Party
Friday, September 25
8 - 11 p.m.
On the Windham Family Rooftop Terrace, observe Jupiter, the Summer Triangle, Scorpio and Sagittarius through Sci-Port's high-powered telescopes (visitors are also welcome to bring their own telescope and binoculars). Also enjoy a special presentation and hands-on activity highlighting Kepler's Law, plus the Space Dome Planetarium program Starry Night. Admission is $3 Members; $5 Non-Members.
Register now for the First Annual Mad Scientist Cycle for Sci-Port!
The deadline is Monday, September 28
Here is your chance to be a part of a first-ever historic bicycle ride on postcard-scenic 70-, 48- and 28-mile routes through south Bossier Parish, on October 3, 2009.
Ride registration is $35 and includes a free t-shirt, rest stop snacks, SAG vehicle support and a post-ride meal with "mad scientist" fun. The event is limited to 500 riders and is for participants ages 16 and up.
Your pedaling will help power the continuation of Sci-Port's operations and nationally recognized programs! So click here for online registration: www.sciport.org/cycle4sciport.
Get next year's membership at this year's price!
Prices go up October 1, so now is the time to renew or purchase a membership, or buy one as a gift for that special someone. Just think of all the fun, the wonderful benefits and memories you've had with Sci-Port...and the great times that are yet to come! Purchase or renew at Sci-Port or over the phone by calling (318) 424-3466.
For more information, visit www.sciport.org.