Come join us for a series of Cool Science Nights for Adults, one night each week during February 2012 (February 2, 10 and 21). This is an fun and informal chance for our volunteers (and those who are thinking about volunteering) to play with any of our cool toys, learn some of our demos and activities (or show us some of yours), and ask those science questions you've always wondered about. Great for teachers and parents who want to learn some cool science to share with their kids! Drop in any time between 5 and 7 PM- and bring a friend if you like. We'll have plenty of good food and drinks. Please RSVP or contact Carolyn@coolscience.org if you have any questions (or if you can't make any of the scheduled nights but are still interested). Like us on Facebook for reminders and info on the activities we'll be spotlighting each night.

Cool Science was once again honored to be selected as one of the 44 Nonprofits Worth Your Support in the third annual Colorado Springs Independent's GiVE! campaign 2011. This year we raised more almost $6,000 to support our Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival, and to keep the Cool Science Carnival Day a completely free event. Thanks to all of you who donated!

Cool Science has a great new design for our T-shirts (click for a bigger view), thanks to local artist Corbin Hillam. Check it out, and buy one for yourself ($15 for kids sizes, $20 for adult sizes) at any Cool Science event. You'll be helping to support our programs all year long, and keep the carnival free! Kids- you can also download the new design and color it any way you like!

The 2011 Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival (October 15-22) was a huge success. Almost 10,000 people particiapted in at least one of more than 70 different events hosted by various organizations throughout Colorado Springs and beyond. Over 5,000 attended our Cool Science Carnival at UCCS on the 15th for a full day of live shows, performances and over 85 hands-on science activty stations for kids! Mark your calendar for next year's festival- October 13-20, 2012, with the carnival on the 13th.