Upcoming Events
Information for our upcoming events! To see a calendar view, click here.
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Experiment with Fun @ Kapolei Public Library: The Science of Music
Saturday, October 12th, 2019 9 - 12 PM @ Kapolei Public Library Join us to teach kids ages from 4 to 12 years old about the science of music and sound! No previous experience or knowledge necessary. We will have 8 stations to guide the kids through the scientific adventure, including making instruments, visualizing sound waves, and learning about how sound travels. Breakfast snacks and coffee provided in the morning, and a pizza lunch will be provided after the event! CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Sign Up sheet!  |
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Pumpkin Picking!
Saturday, October 26th, 2019 1 - 4 PM @ Aloun Farms, Kapolei Time for some fall festivities!!! Join us for pumpkin picking at Aloun Farms' Pumpkin Festival. Any entrance fees will be paid by GWISH (for members only). We'll be able to self-pick our own sweet corn, string beans, sunflowers, and of course, PUMPKINS. SIGN UP for this event with our Outreach Coordinator, Danita! Carpooling to/from Kapolei from Manoa/Honolulu will be arranged. |
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Pumpkin Carving Contest
Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 5:00 PM @ AgSci 219 Please join us for our first GWISH Pumpkin Carving Competition! Prizes will be awarded for creativity and skill, with extra BONUS POINTS for science-themed pumpkins. SIGN UP for this event with our Outreach Coordinator, Danita! Snacks/pupus, drinks, pumpkins, and carving utensils will be provided (for those who sign up only!). |
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Girls on the Run 5K: To Space and Beyond!
Saturday, November 16th, 2019 6 - 10 AM @ Kapiolani Park Our semesterly partnership with Girls on the Run Hawai'i returns! For those who haven't participated before, GOTR is an organization that leads 3rd-8th grade girls through a 10-week program through a curriculum focused on emotional and physical wellness. At the end of the program, the girls are prepared to complete a celebratory 5K! At these 5K events, before the run begins, we provide fun science experiments and activities for the girls and their families. This year our theme is "To Space and Beyond!" and will focus on space and atmospheric sciences. We're going to need tons of volunteers, no experience in space or atmospheric science required! Just bring yourself and a positive attitude. CLICK HERE for the Volunteer Sign-up! |