WOW Update - January 15, 2010

The World of Wonders Science Museum is entering into its 2nd year of being open to the public this coming March.  What an exciting year we have had after working for 5 years to bring this facinating hands-on science museum to the Central Valley.  It has been a labor of love thanks to the people of this community who donated to the WOW with just a dream in their hands and their hearts.  The Vision has become a Reality!  The World of Wonders Science Museum would not exist without your donations and support.  Thank you!

Since opening, over 3,000 school children have attended field study trips at the museum and almost 1,400 have attended the science-themed birthday parties.  In addition, more than 10,000 guests have visited during our public hours of operation.  The staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers are always hard at work creating new exhibits and programs in order to improve and expand the current contributions to our community. 

We closed 2009 with a wonderful donation of $4,000 from Herum Crabtree Attorneys out of Stockton.  Herum Crabtree every year generously donates to one of their favorite charities and this year, Jennifer L. Spaletta personally chose the WOW.  Thank you, Jennifer!

Pictured here: Barbara den Hartog, Vice President of the WOW
accepting the check from Jennifer L. Spaletta, Attorney representing Herum\Crabtree

Upcoming Events

Have a Heart Blood Drive

February 7th  from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Delta Blood Bank will be hosting a blood drive.  One blood donation can help save the lives of up to three people. All donors will receive a free child’s museum entry with the purchase of an adult pass.  Throughout the museum we will have different activities about the cardiovascular system including sheep heart dissections.  We will focus on the heart, blood, and lungs. 

Learn more about sponoring the 2010 Science on the Green.

Recent Donations

The World of Wonders Science Museum started off the year with another fantastic donation.

Pictured here: George Kitrinos, Graphic Design, Technical Information Department; Carrie Martin, Community Relations, Public Affairs Office; Jay Bell, Board Director of the World of Wonders Science Museum, Science Curriculum Specialist for Lodi Unified School District; Sally Snyde, President of the World of Wonders Science Museum

Carrie Martin and George Kitrinos, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory employees from Lodi, presented a check for $4,000 on behalf of Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, (LLNS), the managing entity for the Lawrence Livermore Lab.  Lawrence Livermore is a national security research lab located in Alameda and San Joaquin Counties. The Lab and its management organization, LLNS, both work to support and enhance science education in the community.  This donation will help to fund the WOW’s field study trips.

Membership

With March soon approaching, those of you who were the first to become a WOW member will be able to renew your memberships.  We will be sending out renewal notices, but you may also stop by the museum to sign up for 2010.

As a reminder, we are open to the public Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.  Field study trips for school children may be booked Wednesday through Friday and birthday parties are available Saturday and Sundays.  The WOW museum is also a fabulous place for all events.  Call Sally at 209-368-0969 for information about rentals.

Please visit the WoW Science Store!  Unique gifts for children of all ages! And remember, members receive 10% off all purchases!

We look forward to seeing you at the WOW Museum! 

With your continued financial support, the reality of the World of Wonders Science Museum will never fade. Your support will help to open the doors of science learning and opportunity for the children of today and for all future generations.  Thank you for making this possible.