Mar. 7th

The 2021 Polar Plunge presented by Westerra Credit Union benefiting Special Olympics CO is back! Plunge and/or run in person at the Denver location or sign up for the Virtual Plunge from the comfort of your home! Visit specialolympicsco.org/plunge to register and learn how in-person events have been modified to ensure a fun and safe event for all. All funds raised benefit 15,000+ Special Olympics CO athletes (children and adults with intellectual disabilities).

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Mar. 10th

Jennifer Gaona presents for teachers the ins and outs of "Bush News" for elementary and secondary students. Viewers can ask Mrs. Gaona, a well-established leader of curriculum, questions about tailoring this program to their classroom.

"Bush News" challenges challenges students to look deeper at several pieces of major legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act.

Join us on Facebook Live at https://www.facebook.com/bush41library/ on March 10, 2021 at 12:00-12:20 PM CT.

Or register at Connect2texas.net to receive a free recording of the program after after the live program. 1. Create an account. 2. Click on the events tab and filter for "George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum," then select "Bush News - Professional Development" from the list.

Registration help: Contact Lori Hamm-Neckar at lhamm@esc11.net or 8177407156

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Mar. 10th

Join us virtually on March 10 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.to learn about about the constellations - a brief history and how to see them in the night sky. Get a brief tutorial about re-aligning your backyard telescope. Then be guided through fun, at-home activities which will bring stargazing and the constellations to life!

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Mar. 13th

Help the Lafayette LeprechaunS find and fill their pot of gold. We have hidden gold throughout the BBRC complex- city fields, inline skate rink, walking trails etc. Gather up to 20 pieces of gold and report to the leprechaun check in station and show the leprechaun that you have found some of his gold. You will receive a clue as to where the pot-o-gold is hidden. Once found, retrieve your bundle of gold coins for you to keep. Keep your eye out for the small leprechauns hidden- find one and receive a special prize.

For more family fun, register for the St. Patrick's Day coloring contest. Winners will be selected by age group for additional prizes. Coloring sheets will be distributed at the leprechaun check in station and winners will be announced on St. Patrick's Day- March 17, 2021.

Mar. 13, 10am-noon
Bob Burger Recreation Center Complex
Free
Must register to participate.

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Mar. 13th

Calling all girls! Join WOW! Children's Museum for How to Be a Scientist our 3rd annual celebration of Girls in Science! During this live virtual Zoom event, girls ages 3 and up will get to meet real female scientists and explore science activities at home with a hands-on kit! Girls will have the chance to see women from a variety of STEM careers, and interact along at home with special activities. Girls will also learn that they can be a scientist both as a future career and right now in their everyday lives!

Special Guests* & Activities Include:
-A live Q&A with an animal ambassador from Denver Zoo
-Geologist/computer programmer/CO State Representative Brianna Titone
-Noelle Ozimek, MS, from Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston) and Harvard Medical School
-An interactive experiment from Pfizer
-An electric vehicles activity from Xcel Energy
-An interactive physics and engineering activity from STROBE
-Guests from NCAR/UCAR
-A chemistry activity from Victoria Hale, M.S. Ed., Chemistry Teacher at Mercy Academy

*Special guests subject to change.

Live Spanish translation will be available. Zoom link and password will be sent to all registrants approximately one week before the event.

Tickets & Registration:
Event tickets include access to the live event via Zoom and an activity kit to use at home during the event. Advance registration required.

$10 per non-member family
$8 per member family
Purchase online: https://68348.blackbaudhosting.com/68348/Virtual-Girls-in-Science---General-Public

Girls in Science is generously sponsored by STROBE, Xcel Energy and Donna Charlevoix & Glen Romine.

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Mar. 13th

GRIDIRON FOOTBALL ACADEMY- Learn from experienced players and high school coaches in an elite, 3 hour long training academy. With elite, 1-on-1 instruction from some of the nation's top former players and high school coaches, players are immersed in 3 hours of rewarding football training. With a focus on skill position development and game-day readiness, there's no question, Gridiron Football Academy helps to build a better, game-day ready player.
Please link to: https://www.gridironfb.com/play/football-academy
7:30am-10:30am The Edge Sports Center, 4450 Denrose Ct, Ft. Collins, CO 80524
8:00am-11:00am CFPO Youth Sports Complex, 333 Reimer Ave, San Marcos, TX 78666
8:00am-11:00am Kino Sports Complex, 2500 E Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713
9:00am-12:00pm Slaughter Park, 202 N Stone Ave, Laredo, TX 78040
9:00am-12:00pm Desert Meadows School, 6855 W Meadows Loop East, Laveen, AZ 85339
9:00am-12:00pm Arroyo Vista Park, 4550 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021
9:00am-12:00pm Starkey Ranch District Park Lake Blanche Dr., Odessa ,FL 33556
9:00am-12:00pm Uvalde High School, 1 Coyote Trail, Uvalde, TX 78801
10:00am-1:00pm Wilson High School, 1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406
11:00am-2:00pm Yellow Jacket Stadium, 3101-3189 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702

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Mar. 16th

On March 16 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. we will conclude our Virtual 2020 Audience with an Astronaut series featuring Retired Astronaut Lt. Col. Duane "Digger" Carey. Great for all grade levels!

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Mar. 20th

Join Steve and Susanne Leininger for some scientific fun at the DRC. See our website for more in-depth details.

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Mar. 22nd - 26th

Ninja Nation Care Information

Your ninja's week at Ninja Care will be filled with fun activities, skill building, competitions, snacks, and lunch! No prior ninja experience is required.

Drop off will occur between 8:30am and 9am every day of the week, and pick up is between 3 and 3:30pm.

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Mar. 23rd - 27th

Join us March 23-27 for Spring Break at the Discovery Center!

Experience daily themed labs to get your kids hands-on experience with their favorite parts of space!

Daily Lab Session a.m.: 11:00 a.m. - noon
Daily Lab Session p.m.: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Adult supervision is required at all times during Spring Break.

Topics throughout the week: Automatons, Wearable Tech, Robotic Grabber, Scribbledots, Junk Engineering

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