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Discovery Center at Water’s Edge Grand Opening
November 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm EST
Friday, November 10, 2023 • Veterans Day!
Get ready for an exciting adventure at DCWE’s Grand Opening! Tune in to our Facebook around 1:30pm for a live-streamed ribbon cutting ceremony featuring a very special guest and an immersive virtual tour of all the exciting features the Discovery Center has in store for you. Afterward, join us on-site for a family-friendly celebration from 4-7pm. Engage in hands-on activities, meet and greet with local authors, witness thrilling tech displays, and discover firsthand all the wonders that the Discovery Center has to offer. It’s a day of exploration and excitement you won’t want to miss!
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS
Meet the remarkable Kathy Kleiman, local author of “Proving Ground: The Untold Story of the Six Women Who Programmed the World’s First Modern Computer.” Get a chance to chat with the author herself and have your book signed in person. Copies of the book will be available for purchase by pre-order, while supplies last. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with an inspiring author and discover the compelling story behind “Proving Ground”. Don’t miss out on this special moment at our Grand Opening event!
COLLABORATORS
Defense Interns will present a VR exhibit at our Grand Opening.
Blu J Media will be providing photography and video services at our Grand Opening.
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