Saturday, March 29, 12-4 p.m., Funhouse Commons
— from Mariah Miller —
Science Fair 2012
The 14th Annual Funhouse Science Fair happens on Saturday, March 29, from 12 -4 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!
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. Some student exhibits you will see this year include rock candy crystal making, da Vinci parachute launch, rocket stoves, pond observation, airplane flight wing demo, and an oxyhydron generator.
Science Fair 2011
For the ninth year in a row The Funhouse is awarding $2,000 in scholarships to the top three high school or middle school student entries. Everyone who enters receives a certificate, and science-related prize.
All sorts of amazing demonstrations and exhibits are offered throughout the Funhouse grounds by adult islanders. An OPALCO photo booth, Orcas Recycling aluminum melting, a Reuben’s tube, and a Leave No Trace exhibit by the Land Bank are among the many offerings. Sharon Abreu and Mike Hurwicz will play some science-related tunes from 1-2pm. There are lots of surprises in store, so come check it out!
The Science Fair is free and open to the public! So if you don’t have kids, stop by and join the fun! There will be demonstrations by area inventors and scientists, entertainment, hot dogs, and lots of amazing youth exhibits.
For downloadable rules and sign-up forms visit the Funhouse website. Entry forms were due by March 24, 2014.
Founded by generous members of the Orcas Island community in 2000, The Funhouse is a 501(c)3 non- profit community center with hands-on science exhibits, multi-media labs, art studio, climbing wall and more. The Funhouse also facilitates essential Teen, After School, Education and Mentor programs for the youth on Orcas Island.
If you haven’t handed in your entry form yet – you can still drop it off at The Funhouse, by Thursday at 5pm.