FREE TICKETS TO SAMI'S Morning PLANETARIUM SHOWS and Evening Stargazes IN BELLEVUE - ALSO 1 SHOW FOR YOUNGER KIDS ages 5 and under on August 14th! - FREE TIX AVAILABLE TOMORROW STARTING AT NOON FOR The JULY 10TH MORNING SHOW! OTHER SHOWS TICKETS AVAILABLE 1 WEEK PRIOR - 2nd and 4th Fridays in July and August 2015 - Planetarium Shows at 10:30 AM and Stargazes at 9 PM

Grab FREE tickets and attend a SAMI's Free Community Planetarium Show! Don't forget they have 1 show as well for kids age 5 and under!! 

We attended the first one for the little ones and it was cute! Some facts at the beginning geared a little more toward grown-ups but then a cute planetarium show for the littles!

 So take the kids and join in at the Willard Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College to view "The Little Star that Could", "Wonders of the Universe", "New Horizons", and "The Secret Lives of Stars".

 "The Little Star that Could" showing on August 14th will be geared towards young children (ages 5 and under).  All other shows are not recommended for kids under the age of six. 

Upcoming Schedule:

This summer (July and August) we have a special planetarium show schedule. The tentative schedule for Summer 2015 is as follows, but may occasionally change:

Friday, July 10 – 10:30-11:15AM – “New Horizons” + Night Sky Narration

Friday, July 24 – 10:30-11:15AM –  “Wonders of the Universe” + Night Sky NarrationFriday, August 14 – 10:30-11:15AM – “The Little Star that Could” + Night Sky NarrationFriday, August 28 – 10:30-11:15AM – “The Secret Lives of Stars” + Night Sky Narration

Thursday, July 9 – 9:00PM – Stargaze on the Roof *weather dependent*

Thursday, July 16 – 9:00PM – Stargaze on the Roof *weather dependent*Thursday, July 23 – 9:00PM – Stargaze on the Roof *weather dependent*

Planetarium Shows -

Public Shows:

" Bellevue College’s Astronomy Department and the Science and Math Institute are pleased to sponsor free planetarium shows to the public TWO Fridays of each month. The Planetarium is a special domed-ceiling room (room B-244) where the nighttime sky is accurately produced. 

Admission is free for each show and stargaze, but reservations must be made in advance. Ticket reservations will begin starting at noon a week prior to the show/stargaze. Reservations can be made through Brown Paper Tickets at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ with the search term “Bellevue Planetarium.”

For our morning summer shows, we will show a professionally produced full-dome video, as well as a live segment introducing the audience to that night’s sky. For a description of the videos, please click HERE. During the live segment, the presenter will point out the brightest stars and constellations so audience members can go home and stargaze from their own backyards. Each show will last approximately 45 minutes. Shows are not recommended for kids under the age of six, although all are welcome. Please note: we do ask all participants to be respectful of other participants.

For our evening summer stargazes, telescopes will be set up to view different astronomical objects in the sky. The stargaze will last until crowds die out, or 11:00PM, whichever comes first. Access to the stargaze is via the stairwell near room B-134 downstairs, or B-262 upstairs. Continue on up to the rooftop. If you need special assistance, please let us know in advance. Stargazes are intended for adults and mature children (the roof does not have a railing). Stargazes are weather permitting and clouds or haze could cancel the stargaze at any time. Please check on the status of any stargaze before coming, by visiting this site.

There is limited capacity to each show and stargaze. When you finalize your reservation on Brown Paper Tickets, you will receive a confirmation email. There is information in that email about cancelling your reservations in case you are unable to attend. We do not charge for these events, but we need your help to keep it that way – please follow the steps in the confirmation email to release your tickets if you cannot attend.

Parking is free in the parking garage after 3:00PM in all lots.  If you are driving to our morning shows, please park and pay in the metered lots (5th floor of the Parking Garage has metered lots and is close to B-244). "

Families on the other half of the room anticipating the start of the show overhead!

FYI - There is no late admission so please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early/NO food or drink is allowed in the planetarium.

For more info. call the BC Science Division at 425-564-2321 or go here.

For free tickets to the July 10th Show go here starting at noon on Friday, July 3rd 2015

4th Annual Open House with fun interactive, science activities presented by the Science Division at Bellevue College - Saturday, June 6th 2015 from 10am-2pm

Fun for the whole family, this marks the 4th year the Science Division at Bellevue College has opened its doors and invited the public to tour classrooms and engage in fun, FREE science and math activities and games.

Something for everyone, we will have:

• Microscope Exploration
• Anatomy and Physiology Activities
• Beetle Pulls
• Shark Tooth Excavation
• Games for kids
• Strategy games for teens

         
    ... And MUCH MORE!

For more info. go here.

FREE TICKETS TO SAMI'S PLANETARIUM SHOWS IN BELLEVUE - ALSO 1 SHOW LEFT FOR YOUNGER KIDS! - FREE TIX AVAILABLE NOW FOR MAY 29TH EVENING SHOWS! OTHER SHOWS TICKETS AVAILABLE 1 WEEK PRIOR

Grab FREE tickets and attend a SAMI's Free Community Planetarium Show! Don't forget they have 1 show left as well for kids age 5 and under!! 

 

We attended the first one for the little ones and it was cute! Some facts at the beginning geared a little more toward grown-ups but then a cute planetarium show for the littles!

" Join us in the Willard Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College to view "The Little Star that Could", "Stars", "Black Holes", or "Violent Universe".

The 7:00pm show on June 12th will be geared towards young children (ages 5 and under).  All other shows are not recommended for kids under the age of six. "

Upcoming Schedule:

Friday, May 29 – 7:00PM and 8:30PM – “The Secret Lives of Stars” and “Violent Universe”

Friday, June 12 – 7:00PM “The Little Star that Could” (kid’s show) and “Wonders of the Universe”

                               8:30PM “New Horizons” and “Wonders of the Universe”

Friday, June 26 – 7:00PM and 8:30PM – “Stars” and “Black Holes”

Families on the other half of the room anticipating the start of the show overhead!

FYI - There is no late admission so please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early/NO food or drink is allowed in the planetarium.

For more info. go here.

5th Annual Healthy Kids Healthy Families Fair featuring a Caspar Babypants performance, activities, exhibits, a Teddy Bear Clinic, demos, raffles, lectures and more at Bellevue College - Saturday, February 7th 2015 from 10am-2pm

" A free community event featuring exhibits, Teddy Bear Clinic, Ask-the-Doc, demonstrations, healthy snacks, creative activities, lectures, a raffle and much more!

With special musical guest:

CASPAR BABYPANTS

Performing at 10:30 a.m.

Please join us for this FREE, fun-filled event which focuses on the health of you and your family. The fair includes creative activities for children, exhibits, Ask-the-Doc, healthy snacks, a raffle and MUCH MORE. Mini lectures will be given throughout the day by Swedish Issaquah physicians and Bellevue College Parent Education Instructors. Your little one will want to bring a puffed lovey or doll for the Teddy Bear clinic. There will also be a main stage performance by Caspar Babypants at 10:30 a.m. 

The first 200 attendees will receive a free re-usable bag. "

Main Stage Presentations:

10:30 AM Special Musical Performance by Caspar Babypants 

11:45 AM Baby Wearing Demonstration 

Presented by: Sweet Baby Wrap

12:45 PM Jazzercise Family Dance Mixx! 

Presented by: Lori Hollow

Discover how dancing to some upbeat songs can be a playful form of getting exercise. A Jazzercise instructor will lead the whole family through a fun-filled, easy-to-follow dance workout. Good for the body and lifting the spirit.

Additional Special Presentations:

11:15 AM (Location TBA) Join Joanne Massimino, Program Director of My Gym Bellevue, for age-appropriate games and activities for kids of all ages! 

12:15 PM (Location TBA) Join Usborne Books for Storytime 

Mini Lectures:

11:30 AM

Breastfeeding 101: Troubleshooting Common Breastfeeding Concerns

Presented by: Anthony West, DO and Tamara Wescott, RN and Lactation Specialist

· The importance of a good latch

· Navigating early breastfeeding 

· Osteopathic techniques to improve breastfeeding, including a newborn demonstration!

12:00 PM

Meet the Midwife: A Chat on Women's Health

Presented by: Laura Carmichael, Certified Nurse Midwife

Don’t miss this informative discussion on:

· The latest in OB care in 2015

· The growing field of Midwifery in hospital systems

· Building a great relationship with your OB provider

· Bring your questions!

12:30 PM

Outdoor Play – How Kids Benefit from Playing in the Mud

Presented by: Janelle Durham, Bellevue College Parent Educator 

Help your child avoid “Nature Deficit Disorder”

Learn about the benefits of outdoor play for children’s 

· Health and physical development

· Cognitive development

· Mood and ability to concentrate

1:00 PM

How to Stay Calm in the Midst of a "Parenting Storm"

Presented by: Kristin Nasman, Bellevue College Parent Educator

and more!!

For more info. go here.

Bellevue College's Science and Math Institute (SAMI) Open House with lots of games, hands-on activities, planetarium shows and more in Bellevue - Saturday, May 31st 2014 from 10am-2pm

Science Division Open House!

A free event for the whole family! Come and meet Bellevue College students and faculty and see what we’re all about!

Saturday, May 31, 201410am-2pm
Bellevue College, S building
Free parking in garage across from S building!

Featuring:

• Hands-on activities for the entire family
• Games for a variety of ages (toddlers to high schoolers)
• Button making
• Planetarium shows!

For more info. go here.

SAMI at Bellevue College presents a FREE Planetarium show for the little ones! Friday, February 28th 2014 at 7pm - Tickets available!

Tickets available for the planetarium showing for the little ones! We saw this last year when the first introduced a version for the little ones...it is really cute and informational! My son was 4 at the time and thought is was pretty cool!


" Bellevue College will be offering free public planetarium shows in its Willard Geer planetarium on the evening of Friday, February 28th at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM.  

The first show should be fun for kids as young as age five.  It will consist of two professionally produced planetarium shows, "The Little Star that Could" and "Wonders of the Universe", as well as a live segment introducing the audience to that night's sky, and will last about 70 minutes.  

The 8:30 show will consist of "Wonders of the Universe" followed by a show about the Solar System called "New Horizons".  This show will also include a live segment introducing the audience to that night's sky, and will last about 70 minutes.  

The Little Star That Could is a story about an average yellow star on a search for planets of his own to warm and protect.  

The show "Wonders of the Universe" takes visitors on a journey through space and time to see dramatic and wonderful things in the Universe. 

The "New Horizons" show explores the planets and moons of the solar system in a majestic journey through our celestial neighborhood.

The skies visible above Bellevue will also be discussed by show-giver Pat Beatie.  Pat, who also gives all planetarium shows to visiting school groups, is a retired law enforcement officer with a longtime interest in astronomy.  He'll point out the brightest stars and constellations so audience members can go home and stargaze from their own backyards.  

The Planetarium, is a special domed-ceiling room (room B-244) where the nighttime sky is accurately reproduced.  The 7:00 show can be viewed by kids as young as five, although the 8:30 show is not recommended for kids under the age of six.  (The darkness of the room and the length of the shows has proven to a problem for kids younger than that.)  Because the room is dark during the show, there is no late admission. "


For more info. and to reserve FREE tickets go here.   Make sure date/time at the link is set to 7pm showing!

Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Fair with a Harmonica Pocket performance, Teddy Bear/Doll Clinic and more at Bellevue College - Saturday, February 8th 2014 from 10am-2pm

WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL GUEST

              THE HARMONICA POCKET (11:30am)

EVENT FEATURES

Exhibition Area
Exhibitors will showcase products and services centered around physical, nutritional, and emotional

health for children and families.

Creative Activities Room
Hands-on activities for kids of all ages.

Teddy Bear Clinic
Have your kids bring their favorite teddy bear or doll for a check-up.

Ask-the-Doc
Pediatric experts from Swedish will be on hand to answer any questions you have.

Mini Seminars
Physicians from Swedish and parent educators from Bellevue College will be conducting brief

15-20 minute information sessions throughout the day.

Raffle
Tickets are only $4 each and will be entered in a drawing at the event for chances to win amazing

prizes. 

MY ID CLUB
FREE photograph/fingerprint ID cards for children under 16 when accompanied by a parent 

or guardian.

For more info. go here.

16th Annual Aki Matsuri (Japanese Fall Festival) at Bellevue College - Now, Saturday, September 7th until 4:30pm on September 8th 2013

Go and enjoy a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage!

" A two-day program of Japanese cultural and educational events for all ages! The matsuri includes 2 full days of on-stage Performing Arts, Martial Art demonstrations by local dojo members, Puppet Shows based on Japanese Folk Tales, Tea Ceremony and Ikebana demonstrations, more than 75 exhibit booths, and workshops (bonsai, shakuhaxhi, and taiko). Meet with Aki Matsuri Mascot and friends! Browse through "Nomi-no-ichi … a Japanese style flea market" to make a lucky find! "

For more info. go here.

Friendly Reminder! Free Tickets to SAMI's Planetarium Shows in Bellevue - Also 1 show left for younger kids! - Free Tix available starting tomorrow, Friday, June 21st 2013 at 8am for June 28th evening shows!...

Grab FREE tickets and attend a SAMI's Free Community Planetarium Show! Don't forget they have 1 show left as well for kids age 7 and under!! 

 

We attended the first one for the little ones and it was cute! Some facts at the beginning geared a little more toward grown-ups but then a cute planetarium show for the littles!

" Join us in the Willard Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College to view "The Little Star that Could", "Stars", "Black Holes", or "Violent Universe" and stay to take a tour of the night sky using our state-of-the-art Digistar 3 planetarium projector.

The 7:00pm shows on April 26 and July 26 will be geared towards young children (ages 7 and under).  All other shows are not recommended for kids under the age of six. "

Show Date	Show Times	Tickets Available Online
April 26	7:00 & 8:30 PM	April 19
May 31	7:00 & 8:30 PM	May 24
June 28	7:00 & 8:30 PM	June 21
July 26	7:00 & 8:30 PM	July 19
August 30	7:00 & 8:30 PM	August 23

Families on the other half of the room anticipating the start of the show overhead!

FYI - There is no late admission so please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early/NO food or drink is allowed in the planetarium.

For more info. go here.

Friendly Reminder! Free Tickets to SAMI's Planetarium Shows in Bellevue - Also 1 show left for younger kids! - Free Tix available starting tomorrow, Friday, May 24th 2013 at 8am for May 31st evening shows!...

Grab FREE tickets and attend a SAMI's Free Community Planetarium Show! Don't forget they have 1 show left as well for kids age 7 and under!! 

 

We attended the first one for the little ones and it was cute! Some facts at the beginning geared a little more toward grown-ups but then a cute planetarium show for the littles!

" Join us in the Willard Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College to view "The Little Star that Could", "Stars", "Black Holes", or "Violent Universe" and stay to take a tour of the night sky using our state-of-the-art Digistar 3 planetarium projector.

The 7:00pm shows on April 26 and July 26 will be geared towards young children (ages 7 and under).  All other shows are not recommended for kids under the age of six. "

Show Date	Show Times	Tickets Available Online
April 26	7:00 & 8:30 PM	April 19
May 31	7:00 & 8:30 PM	May 24
June 28	7:00 & 8:30 PM	June 21
July 26	7:00 & 8:30 PM	July 19
August 30	7:00 & 8:30 PM	August 23

Families on the other half of the room anticipating the start of the show overhead!

FYI - There is no late admission so please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early/NO food or drink is allowed in the planetarium.

For more info. go here.

Awesome Science Division Open House with interactive activities and demos at Bellevue College - Saturday, May 4th 2013 from 10am-2pm

BC Science Division Open House

" SAMI and the Bellevue College Science Division will host a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 10am to 2pm in the college's S (science) building.

During the event, visitors of all ages can collect stamps in their STEM passports as they engage in hands-on activities and demonstrations from BC's 5 Science Division Programs: Earth and Space Sciences; Engineering Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences. Activities will include:

• Wave Tank Demonstrations in the Oceanography lab
• A Shark Tooth Fossil Dig
• Planetarium Shows
• Demonstrations of BC's Giant Van De Graaff Generator and Vacuum Cannon in the Physics lab
• Exciting Chemistry Demonstrations from the Chemistry Club
• Math Puzzles and Activities
• Engineering Experiments
• ...and more!

The event is free and open to the public. All activities will take place in the S building on the main campus of Bellevue College. A map of campus can be found here. Free parking will be available in the Bellevue College Parking Garage. "


For more info. go here.

Free Tickets to SAMI's Planetarium Shows in Bellevue - Dates announced and 2 shows for younger kids! - Free Tix available starting tomorrow, Friday, April 19th 2013 at 8am for April 26th evening shows!...

Good News!  SAMI's Free Community Planetarium Shows are announced on FB and even better news is that the have 2 showings available for kids age 7 and under!!

" Join us in the Willard Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College to view "The Little Star that Could", "Stars", "Black Holes", or "Violent Universe" and stay to take a tour of the night sky using our state-of-the-art Digistar 3 planetarium projector.

The 7:00pm shows on April 26 and July 26 will be geared towards young children (ages 7 and under).  All other shows are not recommended for kids under the age of six. "

Show Date	Show Times	Tickets Available Online
April 26	7:00 & 8:30 PM	April 19
May 31	7:00 & 8:30 PM	May 24
June 28	7:00 & 8:30 PM	June 21
July 26	7:00 & 8:30 PM	July 19
August 30	7:00 & 8:30 PM	August 23

FYI - There is no late admission so please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early/NO food or drink is allowed in the planetarium.



For more info. go here.

Free tickets to the Planetarium Show "Violent Universe" at Bellevue College! Free tix online tomorrow at 8am for next Friday, March 29th 2013 Shows at 7pm and 8:30pm

Take your kids ages 6 and up and check out a cool show! Can't wait until my little guy is old enough to see one!

FREE Bellevue College Planetarium Shows (Tickets available online 1 week prior to show)

 

ABOUT "Violent Universe": The beauty of a starlit sky conceals the violent forces at work within our universe. From the upheaval of a giant star that explodes to release its material into space, to a future encounter between the Earth and a large asteroid that is too close for comfort, we will witness the forces that hold the universe together and occasionally try to rip it apart. Join us in the Willard Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College to view the show "Violent Universe" and stay to take a tour of the night sky using our state-of-the-art Digistar 3 planetarium projector. If the weather is clear, come to the Geer Planetarium (room B244) at 6:30 PM to check out sun spots OR stay late after the 8:30 show to check out the stars in real life on the roof of the B building! (Pre-show and post-show events will be cancelled in the case of clouds, rain, or snow.)

For more info. go here.

 

 

 

Science & Engineering Fair at Bellevue College with activities open to the public! - Saturday, March 9th 2013 from 1-3pm

Take the older kids and check out the hands-on activities at the Central Sound Regional Science and Engineering Fair!

" The general public is encouraged to stop by the fair from 1-3pm on Saturday, March 9 to view student projects, vote for the People’s Choice Award, and take part in some fun hands-on science and engineering activities! "

 Past activities have included:

• Physics Fun with the The Sum of All Forces (BC’s physics Club)
• Boat Building with the Bellevue College Engineering Club
• Chemistry Power! with the Bellevue College Chemistry Club
• Sunspot Viewing (weather dependent) with the Earth and Space Sciences Club
• Bugs!  with Jason Fuller’s Biology 211 students

Event held in the Bellevue College Gymnasium.


For more info. go here.

3rd Annual Healthy Kids, Healthy Families Fair at Bellevue College - Saturday, February 2nd 2013 from 10am-4pm

Join us for a free event!

A fun day that focuses on overall health for you and your entire family.

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2013
10AM - 4PM

WITH SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS
CASPAR BABYPANTS (11am)
AND
JOHNNY BREGAR (1:45pm)

BELLEVUE COLLEGE CAFETERIA
3000 LANDERHOLM CIRCLE SE, BELLEVUE

For more info. go here.

Free tickets to the Planetarium Show "Violent Universe" at Bellevue College! Free tix online now for Friday, January 25th 2013 Showing at 8:30pm (7pm show is sold out)

Looks like the winter quarter schedule is up. (Really wish they would send out notifications) Take your kids ages 6 and up and check out a cool show! Can't wait until my little guy is old enough to see one!

FREE Bellevue College Planetarium Shows (Tickets available online 1 week prior to show)

WINTER QUARTER SCHEDULE:
January 25: 7:00 & 8:30 PM
February 22: 7:00 & 8:30 PM
March 29: 7:00 & 8:30 PM

 

ABOUT "Violent Universe": The beauty of a starlit sky conceals the violent forces at work within our universe. From the upheaval of a giant star that explodes to release its material into space, to a future encounter between the Earth and a large asteroid that is too close for comfort, we will witness the forces that hold the universe together and occasionally try to rip it apart. Join us in the Willard Geer Planetarium at Bellevue College to view the show "Violent Universe" and stay to take a tour of the night sky using our state-of-the-art Digistar 3 planetarium projector. If the weather is clear, come to the Geer Planetarium (room B244) at 6:30 PM to check out sun spots OR stay late after the 8:30 show to check out the stars in real life on the roof of the B building! (Pre-show and post-show events will be cancelled in the case of clouds, rain, or snow.)

For more info. go here.