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Science Central Extended Hours (March 1st - May 31st)

Justin Stalter — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:33 EDT

Looking for something to do this spring? Come to Science Central for some hands-on fun. Every Saturday during March, April and May, you can make the fun last longer during our new extended hours. Science Central will remain open until 9 p.m. so you can spend more time with your favorite exhibits, including our new Robot and Genes & Your Health exhibits. Admission is still just $7.

SPEND THE SUMMER WITH HANDS-ON FUN!!

Science Central — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:33 EDT

Temperatures are warming up and summer break is just around the corner and here at Science Central we are ready! Summer Science camp is a great opportunity for parents to have a safe and fun place for their children to spend their time off from school. Science Central's 2009 Summer Science camps start June 8 and run through August 14 with a variety of week-long and day camp offerings including our newest camps focusing on the science of skateboarding and GPS Technology. Science Central offers camps for children ages 3 through 15. Science Central also offers camps designed specifically for Middle School students and students with special needs. For more information, on the web at www.sciencecentral.org or call 260-424-2400 x 451.

For over 13 years, Science Central has provided a hands-on fun learning environment for our community. Through our 120+ exhibits, school tours, distance learning programs and weekend public events, we bring the excitement of science and technology to nearly 100,000 children annually. While participating in one of our many programs or visiting the center, kids of all ages and abilities have learned things like:

When was this fossil formed?
How are crystals formed?
Where did dinosaurs and ancient fossil animals once live?
Why does a snake lose their skin?
What conditions must exist for tornados to form?

To register, contact Science Central at 424-2400 x 451 or on the web at www.sciencecentral.org.

Eggsquisite Pieces of Art

Justin Stalter — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:33 EDT

Fort Wayne - Eggs truly aren't just for breakfast anymore! Eggstravaganza is all about 29 eggsquisite pieces of art that have hatched in windows in downtown Fort Wayne. Now that Eggstravaganza has kicked off following a massive egg hunt in Parkview Field, in which a large bunny lost more than 3,000 plastic eggs in an unfortunate turn of events just days before the TinCaps homeopener, here have since been rumors of an overachieving chicken doing the same thing throughout downtown.

Eggstravaganza; a community-wide, fundraising art project for Easter Seals Arc, whose mission is to create solutions that change lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families, is in full egg-ffect. Local businesses have sponsored the thirty pound eggs and local artists have turned them into beautiful works of art, and now they have relocated to their new downtown homes. Easter Seals Arc is thrilled about this project and of the endless possibilities it has presented to the organization and to the community of Fort Wayne. "We wanted a way to increase awareness for Easter Seals Arc and people with disabilities in a fun way. We've done plenty research and this struck as being a win-win; like the cows in Chicago, or the pigs in West Lafayette, or the mighty mastodons of IPFW," said Steve Hinkle, president of Easter Seals Arc. "Everyone involved has, or will, benefit somehow. Businesses get the promotional impact of having an egg reflect them, the artists get to use their creativity in a very public way, Easter Seals Arc will harvest awareness for adults and children with disabilities, and the city of Fort Wayne benefits by being beautifully decorated by dozens of eggs!"

All 29 eggs are currently on display in windows throughout the downtown area. Through the end of August, anyone can go on their own egg hunt and view these spectacular pieces. In September, the eggs will be auctioned off. Once you have seen these eggs, please visit www.eastersealsarcnein.org to vote for "The Most Eggsquisite", "The One That Cracks You Up" and "Best of Shell". Winners will be revealed at the auction in September.

Eggs are located at the following merchants:

Riegel's Pipe and Tobacco Shop, 624 S. Calhoun
Fabric Works, 218 Pearl Street
Stoner's Funstores, 712 S. Harrison
CHASE , One Summit Square
Some Wear on Main, 207 W. Main
Downtown Pizza & Ice Cream, 534 W. Berry
The Fort Wayne/Allen County Convention and Visitors Bureau, 1021 S. Calhoun
DK Jewelry Designs and Fashion Boutique, 200 Pearl Street
L'Asiatique, 200 E. Main
Cottage Flowers, 236 W. Wayne
The Alliance, 111 W. Wayne
Catalyst Marketing, 930 S. Calhoun
Grand Wayne Convention Center, 120 W. Jefferson
Anthis Career Center, 1200 Barr Street
Club Soda, 235 E. Superior
National City, 110 W. Berry
Workspace Solutions, 256 W. Main
GMAC Resource Real Estate, 127 W. Main
Morrison Kattman Menze, Inc., 119 W. Wayne
Higher Grounds, 101 W. Wayne
B & B Loan Company, 612 S. Calhoun
Klingler Jewelers, 812 S. Calhoun
Aladdin Beauty Salon, 209 W. Wayne
The Peony Tea House, 503 W. Wayne
Tower Bank, 116 E. Berry
1st Source Bank, 200 E. Main
Artlink Contemporary Art Gallery, 437 E. Berry
Starbuck's, 502 W. Jefferson
Parkview Field gift shop, The Orchard, 1301 Ewing

Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana's mission is to create solutions that change lives of children and adults with disabilities or other special needs and their families. We provide a wide range of excellent services that nurture independence based on each individual's goals and choices while providing advocacy and promoting community inclusion.

Eggsquisite Pieces of Art

Justin Stalter — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:33 EDT

Local businesses have sponsored the thirty pound eggs and local artists have turned them into beautiful works of art, and now they have relocated to their new downtown homes.

For more information and a complete list of the egg locations, click here.

Parkview Field Cycling Festival

Justin Stalter — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:33 EDT

The Parkview Cycling Festival is a one-of-a-kind event. Competitive cyclists from around the country will compete on a six-corner course surrounding Fort Wayne's new 30 million dollar Parkview Field. It's a venue that is both racer and fan friendly. Cheer for the riders along the course or hang out in the stadium and catch the action live on the second largest jumbo screen in all of Minor League Baseball. It's a festival of fun for the entire family, complete with concerts and a Kids Zone featuring a climbing wall and inflatables.

It all begins one hour after the Fort Wayne Newspapers Three Rivers Festival Parade, which draws 60,000 people.

For more information on this event, click here.

3rd Annual Cherry Blossom Festival

Justin Stalter — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:33 EDT

Join in the fun at the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the relationship between Fort Wayne and its sister city, Takaoka, Japan. It will be a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of Japanese culture by celebrating the blooming of the Cherry Blossoms as it is celebrated in Japan.

At the Cherry Blossom Festival, enjoy Japanese games and crafts, the Taste of Japan food vendors, martial arts Dojo demonstrations, and Bonsai displays. Watch Haiku presentations and view or try to create Anime art. There will be special performances by internationally known Minyo Japanese Dancers from Indianapolis, professional local musicians such as Dorothy Kittaka and others. Kabuki Dancers and Taiko Drummers will also be there. This fun and exciting family event will be held at the Downtown Allen County Public Library. This is one event that you won't want to miss!

For more information and a complete itinerary, click here.

Freimann Family Night!

Justin Stalter — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:27:33 EDT

Join us Downtown at Freimann Square on Thursday, June 4th for Freimann Family Night. Don't miss out as the square will be transformed into a magical flurry of activity that is sure to delight the child in all of us. Local vendors will provide a variety of activities for the little ones along with live music, food from local restaurants and of course - the annual balloon launch!

For more information in this great family event, click here.