DA VINCI
SCIENCE CENTER BLASTS INTO 2010 WITH
POWERFUL WISHES, EXPLOSIVE FUN
News Date
December 31, 2009
The Da Vinci Science Center blasted into 2010 Thursday night with explosive family fun and powerful new year's wishes during its Family New Year's Eve Science Party - presented by Lehigh Valley Mall and Weis Markets.
The third annual celebration featured several guest-pleasing blasts into the evening, culminating with a sky cannon launch of their written new year's wishes. The wish blasts symbolized affordable science fun, the powerful end to a challenging year in the Lehigh Valley, and the community's resolve to have a strong year in 2010.
The party also featured explosive comedy and magic by world-renowned performer John Cassidy sponsored by Walmart, a Weis dinner buffet, an Ice Cream World dessert station, Swag Bags of gifts for all visitors, and a Glow Party of activities that glow in the dark.
Proceeds from the party's sponsorships and ticket sales benefited the Da Vinci Science Center's operations. A complete sponsor list for the 2010 Family New Year's Eve Science Party is as follows:
Presenting Sponsors: Lehigh Valley Mall and Weis Markets.
John Cassidy Performance Sponsor: Walmart.
Ice Cream Sponsor: Ice Cream World.
Premium Swag Bag Sponsors: Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom and Ebert Furniture.
Swag Bag Sponsors: AAA East Penn; Albright's Hardware and Garden Center; Allentown Asthma & Allergy; Boston's Restaurant and Sports Bar; BoutiqueToGo; Chick-fil-A Lehigh Valley Mall; Dickey's Barbeque Pit; Direct Kitchen Distributors; Edwards Business Systems; Greg's Auto & Tire Service; Grille 3501; Gross McGinley Attorneys at Law; Leading Edge Martial Arts; Northampton Coin and Jewelry; Victoria's Homemade Shoppe; Wendy's Restaurants; Youell's Oyster House.
About
the Da Vinci Science Center
The Da Vinci Science Center is an independent nonprofit organization operating
in Allentown, Pa., approximately 65 miles from Philadelphia and 95 miles from
New York, N.Y. The Center was organized in 1992 at Lehigh University in Bethlehem,
Pa. It has operated independently since 1999 and in its current location since
2005.
The Da Vinci Science Center serves a 14-county area in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with a population of more than 3.75 million people, including more than 700,000 children ages 14 and under. It inspires hands-on science fun for up to 90,000 people of all ages each year through exciting informal experiences. Along with making science accessible and playful, the Center promotes the greater Lehigh Valley region's scientific activity, encourages development of a science-centered workforce, and highlights science's connections with the arts and other disciplines.
The Da Vinci Science Center also is a vital resource for the region's educational infrastructure, providing field trips, student workshops, and teacher professional development programs aligned with state standards.
Da Vinci Science Center exhibits and programs stress the inquiry process practiced by scientists and personified by Leonardo da Vinci. Recognized as the most effective learning process, inquiry encourages insatiable curiosity, creativity, and imagination along with experimenting, observing, communicating, and linking knowledge.
The Da Vinci Science Center's exhibit floor of nearly 10,000 square feet welcomes visitors, groups, and school trips seven days a week. The Center provides camps for young people and programs for scout groups, older adults, home-schooled students, and families with preschoolers. It also performs school and community outreach and hosts birthday parties and private functions. Additional information can be found on the web at www.davinci-center.org.
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