Golf for the sake of good science! Its all about physics! 

The 2008 Impression 5 Science Center Golf Marathon was  held at Timber Ridge Golf Club on Monday, August 18th.

What is a golf marathon? Well, in an effort to create a truly unique golf fund raiser, Impression 5 and a group of volunteers have created an event that allows participants to play golf all day long, on a closed course, while at the same time, raising much needed funds for Impression 5!

Over $26,000 was raised to support the mission of Impression 5 Science Center.
 

Thank you to the following people who volunteered to become Team Captains!

• Eric Hart                               LEPFA
  
• John LeFevre                       FTC&H
  
• Erik Larson                           Impression 5
  
• John Hill                                MSU Alumni Association
• Jerry Mills                             Lansing BWL 
• Quinn Smith                         QNorth Golf Management
  
• Betty Romsek                      General Motors Grand River
• Bob Beatty                           JNL, Harley Beatty Foundation
• Steve Lounsbury                 General Motors Grand River

The next Adopt A River Clean-Up will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2009. The complete Adopt a River packet can be found in electronic form by clicking here .

Yes, that's right! The fall Adopt A River Clean-Up will be on a Sunday! We will start the clean-up at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m., right here at Impression 5! 

New this year, Impression 5 will host a massive "Go Green" Environmental Education Fair with activities and demonstrations for the whole family!

More education fair details to come!  

 If you have questions, please contact at 485-8116, ext. 43.

For 30 years Impression 5 has been challenging people of all ages to look at the world around them and ask, "why?" Through the development of interactive exhibits and participatory programs, Impression 5 fosters an environment where people EXPLORE... DISCOVER... and EXPERIENCE. This environment would not be possible without the help of people who volunteer their time to support the science center. Impression 5 is always recruiting polite, dependable, hardworking people to assist staff with achieving the mission of Impression 5:

To facilitate learners of all ages in exploring, understanding, and appreciating the wonders of the physical and natural world.

Volunteering at Impression 5 can be a very rewarding experience.   Impression 5 is looking for people who are ready for a challenge.  Volunteers will assist with the daily operations within the Education Department.  This will include:

• Delivering Educational Programs (Slime, Demonstration Carts, Activity Stations)

• Assisting visitors with exhibits

• Assist with exhibit upkeep

To sign up for our next volunteer orientation session, or for more information, contact us at extension 37 or the Volunteer Coordinator.

Interested candidates must attend a Volunteer Training Session at Impression 5 to gain further knowledge of the program and its expectations. Volunteer training sessions will be held periodically to train all volunteers in what is expected of them as Impression 5 representatives.

Training sessions run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and are held at Impression 5 Science Center.  The remaining volunteer training dates for this year are:

• November 21, 2009
• December 19, 2009

If you are interested in volunteering, you must register with our volunteer coordinator. Please contact us by or call (517) 485-8116, ext. 37.