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Kickstart College Savings
Did you know that beginning in 2014, all Nevada children enrolled in a public kindergarten receive $50 to begin saving for college expenses? It’s called the Nevada College Kickstart Program, and all you need to do to claim your child’s account is register. Tracy Sherwood, Financial Wellness Navigator for the Washoe Country School District (WCSD), will be on hand to assist families with their student’s College KickStart accounts.
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LEGO® BattleBots
Ready to engage in battle? Register for this class and you’ll learn how to built the ultimate BattleBot using using LEGO® Mindstorm robotics. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head, sumo-style battle. Your objective? Push your competitors’ bot out of the ring to declare victory! Register today for one of two age groups. Age Group Time Member Nonmember Remaining Register Ages 5-8* 10:00 – 11:30am $15 $20 0 spots Ages 9-12…
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LEGO® BattleBots
Ready to engage in battle? Register for this class and you’ll learn how to built the ultimate BattleBot using using LEGO® Mindstorm robotics. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head, sumo-style battle. Your objective? Push your competitors’ bot out of the ring to declare victory! Register today for one of two age groups. Age Group Time Member Nonmember Remaining Register Ages 5-8* 10:00 – 11:30am $15 $20 0 spots Ages 9-12…
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Teen Science Night 2019
Don’t miss The Discovery’s annual “teen takeover” featuring hands-on science activities, music, games and prizes, and more! Explore the entire museum including the new featured exhibition, Mindbender Mansion. Teen Science Night is hosted and organized by The Discovery’s Teen Advisory Committee: Haley Belsher – Davidson Academy, Ikenna Okpukpara – Davidson Academy, Sarah Peterson – Galena High School, Katie Schloss – Galena High School, Kaitlyn Turner – Swope Middle School, Reese Watabayashi – Davidson Academy
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LEGO® BattleBots
Ready to engage in battle? Register for this class and you’ll learn how to built the ultimate BattleBot using using LEGO® Mindstorm robotics. Then, test your bot’s capabilities when you pit it against your fellow participants in a head-to-head, sumo-style battle. Your objective? Push your competitors’ bot out of the ring to declare victory! Register today for one of two age groups. Age Group Time Member Nonmember Remaining Register Ages 5-8* 10:00 – 11:30am $15 $20 0 spots Ages 9-12…
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7th Annual Leprechaun Race
Can you outrun a leprechaun? Find out at the 7th Annual Leprechaun Race on Sunday, March 17, 2019. This family-friendly 5K run/walk starts and finishes at The Discovery and will take you on a tour through the streets of the Midtown and Wells Avenue neighborhoods. Don’t despair if the leprechaun beats you to the finish. For every runner, jogger or walker the leprechaun passes, the pot of gold grows in size. Who will benefit from the increased pot of gold?……
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Kickstart College Savings
Did you know that beginning in 2014, all Nevada children enrolled in a public kindergarten receive $50 to begin saving for college expenses? It’s called the Nevada College Kickstart Program, and all you need to do to claim your child’s account is register. Tracy Sherwood, Financial Wellness Navigator for the Washoe Country School District (WCSD), will be on hand to assist families with their student’s College KickStart accounts.
Find out more »
Kickstart College Savings
Did you know that beginning in 2014, all Nevada children enrolled in a public kindergarten receive $50 to begin saving for college expenses? It’s called the Nevada College Kickstart Program, and all you need to do to claim your child’s account is register. Tracy Sherwood, Financial Wellness Navigator for the Washoe Country School District (WCSD), will be on hand to assist families with their student’s College KickStart accounts.
Find out more »
Social Science
Social Science is The Discovery’s wildly popular adults-only, brain building event series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a live DJ, libations, and sweet and savory bites. Each event offers an opportunity to explore a unique theme and the entire museum! The theme for this Social Science is still in development. Save the date and check back for more details.
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Social Science
Social Science is The Discovery’s wildly popular adults-only, brain building event series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a live DJ, libations, and sweet and savory bites. Each event offers an opportunity to explore a unique theme and the entire museum! The theme for this Social Science is still in development. Save the date and check back for more details.
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Social Science
Social Science is The Discovery’s wildly popular adults-only, brain building event series featuring science demonstrations, hands-on labs, expert presentations, a live DJ, libations, and sweet and savory bites. Each event offers an opportunity to explore a unique theme and the entire museum! The theme for this Social Science is still in development. Save the date and check back for more details.
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Chemistry of the Cocktail
Prepare for a libation exploration at Chemistry of the Cocktail, The Discovery’s premier annual fundraising event. Shake up your night with creative cocktails, mixology-related science programs, delectable bites, a robust silent auction, and much more. Tickets — $110 Your ticket to Chemistry of the Cocktail includes access to hands-on mixology stations, expertly crafted cocktails, delicious fare from your favorite local culinary hot spots, and bidding in the live and silent auctions. VIP Tickets — $150 With a VIP ticket you’ll…
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