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Bays Mountain StarWatch

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HOST: Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

WHEN: Saturday, October 12th, 7:30-8:30pm
Saturday, October 19th, 7:00pm
Saturday, October 26th, 7:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660

WHAT: Enjoy nighttime viewing at our observatories, Saturday nights Oct.-Nov., starting at dusk. They are free. If poor weather, an alternate live program will be held in our planetarium theater.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens, Adults, Families, Seniors

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.baysmountain.com

Tennessee Flyways - Bird Migration

HOST: Technology Engagement Center

WHEN: Thursday, October 17th, 4:00-6:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 306 Minerva Dr Murfreesboro, TN 37130

WHAT: Learn about the migratory flyways in Tennessee! We’ll talk about birding apps, migration counts, and how to make your space bird-friendly. There will be a showing of the movie: Flyways.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: https://rclstn.org/

Building Change Together: Step by Step, Brick by Brick

HOST: Union Grove Elementary School

WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 6:00-7:30pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 330 S. Old Grey Ridge Rd., Friendsville TN 37737

WHAT: UGES STEM Night is for all UGES students and their families. A great night showcasing our community and surrounding area. Enjoy hands-on activities and meet amazing community members as they share their careers with us. Parking is in the upper lot and enter from the end of the building

AUDIENCE: Union Grove Elementary Families ONLY

COST: Free - outside food vendors will be on-site for a separate purchase.

WEBSITE: https://uges.blountk12.org/

STEAM Experiments

HOST: Cleveland Bradley County Public Library

WHEN: Wednesday, October 23rd, 4:00-5:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 795 Church Street NE Cleveland, TN 37311

WHAT: Join us this month for carnival themed STEAM experiments! This facilitated program in our community room is for ages 6 to 12. There will be hands-on activities to inspire creativity and promote collaboration & problem-solving. Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math are the areas of focus for our fun! This activity is a drop-in program stay for 15 minutes or an hour, come at the start or after your after school errands.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, Teens

COST: Free

WEBSITE: clevelandlibrary.org

Make a Mask at Center for the Arts!

HOST: Center for the Arts

WHEN: Saturday, October 19th, 10:00am-12:00pm

REGION: Middle Tennessee

WHERE: 110 W College St Murfreesboro, TN 37167

WHAT: We will explore the use of found objects in the art of costume making. Participants will make a mask to take home using an assortment of found objects and household items as decoration. This event will be held in the gallery at Center for the Arts. It is a come-and-go event.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free

WEBSITE: www.boroarts.org

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Planetarium shows for all ages!

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HOST: University of Memphis Lambuth M. D. Anderson Planetarium

WHEN: Friday, October 11th, 1:30pm and 3:45pm
Tuesday, October 15th, 5:30pm
Friday, October 18th, 1:30pm
Tuesday, October 22nd, 5:30pm
Friday, October 25th, 1:30pm
Saturday, October 26th, 9:30am

REGION: West Tennessee

WHERE: 299 Maple Street, Jackson, TN 38301

WHAT: Public shows Tuesdays at 5:30 and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. plus Kids' shows Friday, 10/11 at 3:45 and Saturday, 10/26 at 9:30 a.m.

AUDIENCE: All ages and abilities

COST: Free. Large groups should pre-register.

WEBSITE: https://www.memphis.edu/lambuth/newsevents/index.php
https://www.facebook.com/MDAndersonPlanetarium

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Civil War STEAM

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HOST: Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum

WHEN: Thursday, October 24th, 9:00am-12:00pm
Friday, October 25th, 9:00am-12:00pm

REGION: East Tennessee

WHERE: 6965 Cumberland Gap Pkwy, Harrogate, TN 37752

WHAT: This STEAM event highlights STEAM and how it was used and created during the American Civil War.

AUDIENCE: Children, Youth, and Teens

COST: Free. Registration is required. Email the Museum Educator susan.parker@lmunet.edu

WEBSITE: https://www.lmunet.edu/abraham-lincoln-library-and-museum/