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WOW Update - July 27, 2009Dear Fellow WOW Enthusiasts:Wow, it is hard to believe that just one year ago many dedicated local subcontractors, with the help of Chris Madill and Chatfield Construction, started to transform an empty, grey building into an electrifying, hands-on science museum. Today, thousands of children throughout the greater San Joaquin Valley have had the “WOW” experience. The World of Wonders (WOW) Science Museum is not only fun and exciting for all children but entire families are making the trek to Downtown Lodi to see what all the talk is about. The WOW’s popularity is gaining more momentum than ever which has helped launch our new full-time hours: Wednesday-Sunday from 10am-5pm. Once again, the WOW thanks Chris and all of the subcontractors who gave their time and supplies during those five months to bring this exhilarating museum to life. Yet, none of this would have been possible without the community’s investment in the museum. The WOW needs your continued support to keep those doors open! Thank you! New Exhibits
The Earthquake Shake Table was created and donated by Jim and Robin Pyers. The Hohenrieder Family generously donated the Bernoulli Principle exhibit which explains how the shape of a bird’s wing or an airplane wing can automatically give it lift as it moves through the air. Thank you, Jim Fox for also being a huge part of bringing new exhibits and ideas to the museum. We thank you all for your investment in the WOW! Volunteer UpdateThe WOW museum is excited to inform you about our latest efforts in volunteer coordination. We are working diligently to correspond with all of our volunteer applicants and we apologize to those applicants who may have experienced a delay in response.
In addition, a volunteer orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, July 28th from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the museum. Please join us to learn more about the WOW Museum and the unique opportunities we have to offer. The day-to-day operations at the WOW would not be possible without the gracious contributions made by our volunteers. We understand that personal schedules can be demanding, though a contribution as minimal as four hours a week can make a difference. Our volunteer coordinator will work with you to coordinate a museum placement and schedule of hours that best fits your interest and needs. We invite anyone and everyone to help out at the WOW. If you are interested in volunteering and interested in attending the volunteer orientation, please contact Jessica at volunteers@wowsciencemuseum.org or at (209) 368-0WOW (0969). Thanks to WorkNetDuring the summertime, the museum participated in the San Joaquin County WorkNet Program which allowed six high school students to gain paid work experience here at the museum. Our students will be leaving us once the new school year begins, but we greatly appreciated all of their help during WOW's first summer. We all would like to give a very special thank you to our WorkNet students, Keanu Brown, Kamilah Gaines, Tiara Shands, Esmeralda Munoz, Jemisa Ortega-Casillas, and Jonathan Quintero. They were a wonderful addition, and we received many compliments from visitors about our WorkNet kids’ help on the floor. Girls Night Out at the WOW
Sponsored by Consider it Done Event Planning and hosted by the World of Wonders Science Museum, Elaine Begley Photography and Blue Eagle Tax Service, the event will be held from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the WOW. Advance tickets are $10 at the WOW (cash or checks only please), Elaine Begley Photography, or Luscious Salon and will be $15 at the door. Three-year-olds and under are free. All ladies of all ages are welcomed to wear their pajamas! Visit GirlsNightOutLodi.blogspot.com for more details. Science at Michael-David Winery’s Bare RanchOne way to help further the mission of the World of Wonders Science Museum and show your continued support for its exhibits and programs is to participate in the WOW’s next semi-annual fundraising event.
And don't miss a Wine Demonstration of the age-old science of fermenting grapes into wine! August 8, 2009, from 6-9pm Tickets $40 at the door (Must be 21 or older), $35 advance tickets sold at the World of Wonders Science Museum. Michael-David Family of Wines is sponsoring this event and all proceeds will benefit the WOW! Bare Ranch is located at 19877 N. Davis Road, in Lodi. Download the Flyer · Silent Auction Donation Letter · Donation Form Thank you, We hope to see you all there! Thank you for your continued support and interest in your community’s World of Wonders Science Museum! |
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Make sure to come by the WOW and check out the exciting,
new exhibits! We are continuously working to expand our
collection and are very happy to include two new exhibits which have
been extremely popular to the WOW visitors. 
We are pleased to introduce our new Volunteer Coordinator,
Jessica Helmick. Jessica is working with our staff members to
revise our volunteer application and guidelines in an effort to
provide all applicants with a positive experience. 
