Around Town July 5

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on July 4, 2012

• The Schuylkill Action Network is showcasing the beauty, fun, and purity of the Schuylkill River with this week’s launch of the Schuylkill Shots Photography Contest. Photographers of any age and skill level can submit up to nine pictures, or three per category. These categories include Wild & Scenic, Fun on the Schuylkill, and Tip Top Tap. The deadline for entries is Oct. 30. This gives photographers four months and two seasons to capture what artists have tried to depict for centuries. During this time, those who follow the SAN on Facebook can watch and comment on each entry as it is uploaded to the Internet. For more information call the SAN at (800) 445-4935, extension 109.

• The Delaware Museum of Natural History is blasting off into the cosmos on July 18 and 25 for Spaced Out Wednesdays. In conjunction with the Museum's latest special exhibit, Earth from Space, on display June 16 through Sept. 3, Spaced Out Wednesdays will feature space-themed programming and activities for visitors of all ages. Plus, the first 100 children in the Museum will receive a free giveaway to expand their knowledge of space and our galaxy.
On July 18, from 10 a.m. - noon and again from 1-3 p.m., the museum's education staff will conduct rocket experiments on the back patio to explore how common household items, such as baking soda and vinegar, can launch a film canister into the sky. Also on July 18, from 1-3 p.m., visitors will learn about what it takes for humans to travel into space.
On July 25, from 1-3 p.m., the Smithsonian's Andrew Johnston, exhibit curator for Earth from Space, will provide background on the technology used to create this spectacular exhibit as well as insight into how the exhibit was developed.

• On Saturday, July 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Mill at Anselma will hold its annual ice cream making demonstration. The day features a historic ice cream making demonstration by visitor favorite Susan Plaisted. Admission to the Mill at Anselma for the milling and ice cream-making demonstration is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors (60+), and $3 for children 4-17. Children under 4 and Mill members are admitted free of charge. The Mill at Anselma is located at 1730 Conestoga Road (Rt. 401), one-half mile west of Route 113 in Chester Springs. For more information, contact The Mill at Anselma at 610-827-1906, email [email protected] or visit www.anselmamill.org.