AC’S Chalk it Up Sidewalk Contest will be held at AC’s Washington Street Campus July 31st. Chalk It Up is an award-winning collaboration between AC and Panhandle PBS and has a history of attracting artwork from artists of all ages.
Entrants will be assigned eight foot squares on which to create their masterpieces (knee pads advisable).
The artists can register as individuals or teams of up to four, will create their works on AC’S Oeschger Family Mall. The competition runs from 8 AM to noon.
Entries accepted until July 20th. To enter: www.info.actx.edu/chalkitup
National Meteor Watch Day is observed every year on June 30th. Also known as National Meteor Day, on a cloudless night, people turn their eyes to the heavens in hopes of spotting the glow of a falling star.
Daily there are millions of meteors that occur in the Earth’s atmosphere.
When space debris, such as pieces of rock, enter the Earth’s atmosphere the friction causes the surrounding air to become scorching hot. This “shooting star” streaking through the sky surrounded by flaming hot air is a meteor.
The majority of the meteoroids that cause meteors are only the size of a pebble.
Meteors sometimes occur in showers. It’s an excellent time to plan for a meteor-watching party. Whether we catch a few stray falling stars or witness an entire meteor shower, this day calls for an evening with friends and family under the stars. Identify the constellations while waiting to make a wish or two
Social Media Day is observed annually on June 30th. In its short life, social media has redefined how people interact, communicate, and share with family, friends, and the world.
With the launch of Friendster in 2002 and MySpace in 2003, social media became mainstream. Then 2004 brought the founding of the king of social media, Facebook. Twitter encouraged us to be succinct by posting our thoughts with fewer than 140 characters. When we express ourselves better through imagery, Instagram, and Flickr offer all the sharing we can handle. And speaking of video, YouTube is the social place for everything from how-to to pop culture to what not to do with your fireworks on the 4th of July.
And, if you’re going to be away from home, wait until you return to share that you were gone, as thieves also look at social media!!!
AC’S Chalk it Up Sidewalk Contest will be held at AC’s Washington Street Campus July 31st. Chalk It Up is an award-winning collaboration between AC and Panhandle PBS and has a history of attracting artwork from artists of all ages.
Entrants will be assigned eight foot squares on which to create their masterpieces (knee pads advisable).
The artists can register as individuals or teams of up to four, will create their works on AC’S Oeschger Family Mall. The competition runs from 8 AM to noon.
Entries accepted until July 20th. To enter: www.info.actx.edu/chalkitup
The day commemorates the anniversary of the Constitution Act, which consolidated three territories into the single nation of Canada, way back in 1867. That’s right — Canada celebrated its 150th birthday in 2017!
July 1st, National US Postage Stamp Day recognizes the ease and simplicity with which we can send and receive mail. A stamp represents payment for the delivery of a letter or a package.
The United States issued its first postage stamp on July 1, 1847. At that time, stamps were not required. A letter could be mailed without a stamp and delivery paid for by the recipient. In 1855, the postage stamp became mandatory.
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history. Stamps often have a fascinating history. Everything from the inspiration and the artist to the postal rate in a given year affects the value of a stamp. Collectors look at quality and rarity as well.
While the digital age may have slowed the flow of snail mail, it doesn’t reduce the excitement associated with receiving a letter or a card in the mail. A handwritten note in an envelope with a postage stamp in the corner holds so much more charm than most of the emails people receive. A colorful postcard from an exotic location or missive with crayon-drawn artwork improves one’s day when it comes delivered by a familiar postal worker.
Discovery Center: New Exhibit Opening: Inside Story about Toys
Please see the press release detailing the opening of the newest traveling exhibit at the Don Harrington Discovery Center this Friday and Saturday.
New Exhibition Reveals Inside Story about Toys Amarillo, Texas- May 18, 2021- If your parents never let you break open your Etch A Sketch® to find out how it works, or if you’ve been wondering how to stop your toddler’s push toy from making such an infernal racket, you’ll love Toys: The Inside Story. Visitors to the Don Harrington Discovery Center will be among the first in the country to see this new exhibition beginning Friday, May 28, 2021. Toys includes 12 different hands-on stations illustrating the simple mechanisms commonly found in toys, and lets visitors create their own toy-like combinations of gears, pulleys, linkages, cams, and circuits. Jack Gets Out of His Box gives visitors a close-up view of the cam combination that frees our hero “Jack,” while elsewhere we unmask the amazing collection of switches, cams and motors that make Elmo® dance and Mr. Machine® run. Many of the exhibits are free-form and open-ended: Gears at Play illustrates the effects of gear ratios as visitors figure out how to spin ballerinas and a carousel, while the Jeepers Peepers challenge at the pulley table may take a little experimentation to solve. The exhibition was developed by the Montshire Museum of Science in Norwich, Vt., with funding from a National Science Foundation grant awarded to seven museums across the country that comprise TEAMS (Traveling Exhibits at Museums of Science).
The exhibit open through September 12, 2021.Toys: The Inside Story opens to the public on Friday May 28th, from 9:30am-4:30pm. Discovery Center Members are invited to a members-only exploration on Saturday morning May 29th from 9:30 am – 10:30 am. Donuts and coffee will be served. For information on how to join the DHDC as a Member and enjoy perks such as exhibit previews, visit dhdc.org/become-a-member. The Don Harrington Discovery Center is open Tuesday-Saturday from 9:30am-4:30pm and Sunday from Noon-4:30pm. Starting on May 31st, the DHDC will also be open on Mondays from 9:30am-4:30pm. Admission and visitor information is available at discoverycenteramarillo.org/plan-your-visit/.Inquiries and interview requests regarding this new exhibit should be directed to Shanna Collins, Marketing Coordinator, at 806-355-9547 ext.120 or by emailing scollins@dhdc.org.
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Sarah Silva
Marketing Specialist
Don Harrington Discovery Center
Mobile: 806-640-2021
| Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo |
| The Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo is an Independence Day Weekend favorite for Amarillo! This is a Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA) sanctioned rodeo that features bronc riding, live music, colt auctions, and more!
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Summer Around the Museum – This summer, PPHM is open seven days a week and we can’t wait to see you for some summer fun! On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1-3 p.m., PPHM is offering fun family and kid-friendly activities and crafts in select exhibits all summer long.
The Discovery Center Presents A Star-Spangled Celebration of Science
Amarillo, TX – June 28, 2021 – The Don Harrington Discovery Center (DHDC) will host Explode!, a fun family event to celebrate the U.S.A. This year’s event will again occur on July 1, 2021 from 5:00-9:00 pm. Get ready for amazing combustions and explosions every half-hour, and patriotic crafts and activities for all ages. Just $5 per person for members and $8 per person for non-members admits each guest to the Discovery Center to enjoy the summer exhibits, including Toys: The Inside Story traveling exhibit, Geared Up, and the Outdoor Science Park in addition to all of the Explode activities. All-American treats will be available for purchase which include fare from the Pizza Nomad Food Truck and cool snow cones from Kona Ice. Veterans and active military members will be admitted FREE to thank them for their service to our great nation. Tickets for 2 timed admission slots, 5:00-7:00 and 7:00-9:00, are on sale now at dhdc.org. There will be fun for all to enjoy both inside and outside the DHDC. Here’s an overview of all the great things attendees will enjoy at Explode!:
Patriotic Crafts and Activities
• Water Rockets – see how high in the sky you can launch our ‘rockets’
• Patriotic Oobleck – oobleck will be back by popular demand!
• Explosion in a bag – mix household ingredients to create your own explosion!
• Visit with APD officers and sit in a patrol car! Officers will be on-site 6:00 –
8:00.
• Inflatable Obstacle Course
• Bubble Tables and more!
Combustion, Launches and Explosions Every Half Hour
• Fire Power- Feel the explosive power of a fire hose. Amarillo firefighters will be here to hose guests down to beat the heat…or just for fun!
• 5:30pm and 7:30pm- Soda Salute -A fun feast for the eyes! Watch as the soda shoots into the air in a fountain of red, white and blue!
• 6:00pm and 8:00pm – Melon Mania- watch as a watermelon interacts with liquid nitrogen as it explodes into chunks and juice flying into the air.
• 6:30pm and 8:30pm- Trashcan Chaos- Wait and watch for the air to fill with colored balls as they shoot out of a trashcan and into the air using liquid nitrogen. Try not to jump at the explosive sound it makes.
Townsquare Media, KAMR Local 4 News and Fox 14 News are sponsoring Explode! at the DHDC.
Launch your family’s Independence Day weekend with a bang at the Don Harrington Discovery Center!
For more information, visit dhdc.org or Facebook.com/DHDCAmarillo, or call (806)
355-9547.
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The Don Harrington Discovery Center is a hands-on science center that makes science exciting, relevant and interesting to all types of learners by providing interactive exhibits and programs that actively engage children, adolescents and their families. A 501-C3 nonprofit institution funded by admissions, memberships, and community support, the Discovery Center stimulates imagination, inquisitiveness and innovative thinking by partnering with donors to create quality programing and exhibits. Visit www.dhdc.org for more information about memberships, exhibits, and shows.
Thank you DJ!
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Sarah Silva
Marketing Specialist
Don Harrington Discovery Center
Mobile: 806-640-2021