WonderLab Open Labor Day Weekend!
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BubbleFest Returns to WonderLab
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Get ready for sensational soapy science during the return of WonderLab’s ICONIC:
BubbleFest at the WonderLab.
Labor Day Weekend
1-4 p.m.
daily:
Saturday, Sept. 1, Sunday, Sept. 2,
and
Monday, Sept. 3.
Re-live this popular event and celebrate what has been awesome about WonderLab from the beginning - hands-on science learning that is engaging and enchanting for people of all ages. Immerse yourself in the world of hands-on bubble science. Experience the Giant Body Bubble, work as a Bubble Engineer, create Billowing Bubble Sculptures and more. See suds from another angle as you become a part of a bubble. Assemble original bubble wands. Engineer original bubbles or all sizes. Learn how bubbles change in size and shape as they react to different air pressures.
Free with museum admission.
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Science Night Out: Tickets on Sale Now!
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Get your tickets now for WonderLab's annual gala fundraiser
Science Night Out: Magnified on Saturday, September 15 from 6-9 p.m.
This elegant and eye-opening evening affair featuring hands-on science fun, cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment, and more at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana.
Evening includes plated dinner, hands-on science activities, libations wall, silent and live auctions, featured speakers, raffle, and more.
Tickets $100 per person or $740 per table of eight.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds benefit WonderLab’s educational programs, science exhibits, and accessibility initiatives.
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Early Childhood Education at WonderLab
WonderLab's programs for young scientists are designed and facilitated by early childhood specialists and involve hands-on exploration, live music, body movement, and a commitment to accurate science!
September
Topic: Weather
Science Sprouts:
Wednesdays
at 4:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 9:15 and 10 a.m
. - Age 3 and under - Ticketed but free with admission.
admission.
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Dive Deeper - Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature hands-on exploration, tours of our coral reef aquarium, insight from an expert, and time for questions. Each month explores a different topic in depth. All Dive Deeper sessions include a live feeding.
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Open Labor Day - Monday, September 3
Museum Open for special holiday hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Come explore with us!
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BubbleFest! - September 1, 2, & 3 Labor Day Weekend - 1-4 p.m. Daily
Immerse yourself in the world of hands-on bubble science. Experience the Giant Body Bubble, work as a Bubble Engineer, create
Billowing Bubble Sculptures and more.
Free with museum admission.
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STEM Sundays - Sundays from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are “easy entry” for all ages, meaning that specialized skills are not needed. Children as young as kindergarten can participate.
STEM Sundays
are sponsored by
Cook Medical
and
CFC Properties.
- September 2 - Bubble Engineer (Part of Bubblefest)
- September 9 - Program your Parents
- September 16 - Driverless Car Test Track
- September 23 - Epic Fun Park Challenge
- September 30 - Innovate!
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2018 Science Night Out: Magnified - WonderLab's 15th Annual Gala
Saturday, September 15
from 6-9 p.m.
Evening at the Monroe County Convention Center includes plated dinner, hands-on science activities, libations wall, silent and live auctions, featured speakers, raffle, and more.
Tickets $100 per person or $740 per table of eight.
Guests must be 21 years of age or older. Proceeds benefit WonderLab’s educational programs, science exhibits, and accessibility initiatives.
Purchase Tickets
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Coder Dojo: Thursday, September 20 from 4:45 - 5:45 p.m.
from 1-4 p.m.
Learn to code from coding experts! At CoderDojo children ages 7 to 17 learn skills such as building a website, creating an app or a game, and exploring technology in an informal, creative, and social environment. The program is free, laptops are provided, and it is co-taught by local computer programmers/engineers and WonderLab educators.
Free.
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Save the Date
Science is always in the works at WonderLab. Stay tuned to wonderlab.org and WonderLab social media for the most up-to-date information about upcoming programs and events.
October - Chemistry Month!
A whole month celebrating all things chemistry!
October 13
- Girl Scouts Tech-expert
October 20
- WonderLab After Dark: Blood Moon Festival
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October 27 -
Pumpkin Launch at the Monroe County Fairgrounds in partnership with Bloomington Parks and Recreation.
November 16 -
Night at the Museum: Animals A to Z
November 17 -
Girl Scouts: Sherlock Scouts
November 22
- Museum Closed for Thanksgiving
December 1
- Girl Scouts: Iron Chef
December 2
- STEM Sunday Special Event
December 8
- Robot Take Over!
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Board of Directors Update
Fond farewell to Board Member Mark Franklin and a joyous welcome to Steve Bishop. Mark Franklin, stepped down from the board in August 2018. Steve Bishop,
Commercial Banking Officer, German American Bank, joined as the newest member.
Mr. Bishop is a WonderParent and frequent museum visitor.
Thank you to both Mark and Steve for their service and commitment to hands-on science.
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WonderLab Membership Moment
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WonderLab Memberships Are Flexible By Design
WonderLab recognizes that families may live in more than one household. Therefore, we give you the flexibility to choose a certain number of individuals in your family to name on the member card regardless of where they live. If you have a Basic or Premier Family membership, you may name more than five family members (or “caregiver”) on the card. The cost for each added person is $20.
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Thank you for supporting WonderLab
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Thank you, Royal on the Eastside / Subaru of America
Royal on the Eastside / Subaru of America has pledged $1,000 a month for 12 months totaling $12,000 to help fund
Science Sprouts Place, WonderLab’s new exhibit area for infants and toddlers and their caregivers, scheduled to open in late 2019
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Royal on the Eastside is Bloomington and South Central Indiana's Choice for new and used Subaru vehicles. Subaru of America is an American car manufacturer with a commitment to support local community programs - particularly those that primarily benefit children and young adults.
Read more!
Visit
Wonderlab.org and s
upport WonderLab's educational programs and exciting exhibits!
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WonderLab Board of Directors:
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Karen Howe Fernandez, President
Elizabeth Raff, Vice President
Brandon O’Leary, Treasurer
Ashley Johnson-Wilcoxon, Secretary
Mike Baker
Steve Bishop
Andy Cron
Jacob Farmer
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Greg Humphrey
Alison Polley
David Quick
Ken Roberts
Timothy M. Steiner, M.D.
Crystal Taylor-Baker
Rick Van Kooten
John West
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WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology
Building curious and creative problem solvers inspired by the wonder of science
who will build a better future for themselves and our world.
Gallery and Gift Store Hours
Tues - Thurs 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Sun. 1- 5 p.m. Closed Mon.
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LabNotes is the monthly publication of information, events and programs from
WonderLab Museum of Science Health and Technology
. LabNotes is distributed digitally at the beginning of each month to members, donors, and subscribers. To request a paper copy send mailing information to:
LabNotes Paper Copy
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