Saturday, March 28, Noon, Funhouse Commons
— from Rebecca Weeks deMeritt —
The 15th Annual Funhouse Science Fair happens on Saturday, March 28, starting at 12 p.m. at The Funhouse Commons. This FREE family event is open to the public and features gizmos and gadgets, marvels and wonders of the science world. There is truly something to interest all ages!
Learn from our featured guest, entomologist (bug scientist) Don Ehlen and his amazing Insect Safari as he shares cool facts about our creepy crawly friends. View his extensive display of preserved specimens and live insect guests!
K-12 students from Orcas, and neighboring islands, have been working hard to perfect their projects. Wandering Wizards will be present to judge all the entries and cast votes for the Richie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder award, which is presented annually to the “best of show” entry.
For the 10th year in a row, The Funhouse is awarding $2,000 in scholarships to the top three high school or middle school student entries. This year we will be giving away iPads to three of our winners as well. Everyone who enters receives a certificate and a science-related prize.
All sorts of amazing demonstrations and exhibits are on display throughout the Funhouse grounds by students and adult islanders. Check out the Bed of Nails, witness a drum implosion, and enjoy all the fantastic projects by our local students! There are lots of surprises in store, so come check it out!
For downloadable rules and sign-up forms visit the Funhouse website at www.funhousecommons.org or email rebecca@thefunhouse.org for questions.
Entry forms are due by March 24, 2014.
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