Publish Date: May 14, 2015
SALINAS, Calif. – On Saturday, May 16, 2015, Hartnell College and the Literacy Campaign for Monterey County present the Ninth Annual Family Science, Health, and Literacy Day at 411 Central Avenue, Salinas.
This fun-filled and educational event is FREE and open to the public. It will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with free parking in Parking Garage off of Central Avenue, plus food for the first 500 attendees.
The Family Science, Health, and Literacy Day will offer a wide range of activities and demonstrations suited for children of all ages. These include:
- Robotics, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy demonstrations
- Live Reptiles
- Planetarium shows
- NASA SEMAA & Coder Dojo
- Nutrition and Healthy Living activities
- Blood pressure screening
- Lots more Hands-On Science fun!
- Free children’s books (limited supply)
- Kids Play area
- Live Music and Theatre Arts
- Prizes and giveaways
Chevron is the generous main sponsor for this family event. Other sponsors and supporters include: Hartnell College, the Literacy Campaign for Monterey County, Driscoll’s, Taylor Farms, MESA, First 5 Monterey County, American Heart Association/Community Health Workers, Monterey County Health Department WIC office, and the Monterey County Free Libraries.
The media contact for the day of the event is MESA Program Director, Bronwyn Moreno at 831-320-7619.
Hartnell Community College District
The Hartnell CCD serves over 15,000 students annually through its main campus in Salinas, the Alisal Campus in East Salinas, the King City Education Center, and various outreach learning centers throughout the Salinas Valley. Hartnell College, a Hispanic Serving Institution, provides workforce training, basic skills courses, and prepares students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Hartnell College is recognized for its innovative public and private partnerships that support world class STEM education, career technical education, fine and performing arts, humanities, and athletics. We are growing leaders through opportunity, engagement, and achievement. For more about Hartnell CCD, visit www.hartnell.edu.
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