From the Funhouse
The 9th Annual Funhouse Science Fair will be held Saturday, March 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Funhouse on Orcas Island. This is an event not to be missed — full of exciting and unusual projects and demonstrations, with entries extending beyond Orcas to include all the San Juans.
There’s still time to sign up! All school-age children are welcome to participate and if your kids need ideas, we have a library of science books and willing staff to help find the perfect project.
For the fourth year in a row The Funhouse is awarding $2,000 in scholarships to the top three high school student entries. Awards and science prizes will also be given to all participants, including the prized best-of-show “Ritchie Moore Rocket Ship of Wonder” award.
The fair is free and open to the public so even if you don’t have kids, stop by and join in the fun!
For downloadable rules and sign-up forms visit the Funhouse website at www.thefunhouse.org.
Founded by generous members of the Orcas Island community in 2001, The Funhouse is a non-profit community center with hands-on science exhibits, an educational film library, a pitching cage, an art studio, a recording studio, a video production studio, a climbing wall and a computer lab. The Funhouse offers year-round arts and education programs for kids, teens and adults and facilitates several important programs for at-risk youth on Orcas Island
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