Weather Center planning Spooktacular Weekend

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center is going to be a little bit spooky this week with Halloween on the way.

Lisa Waksmunski, the new executive director at the Weather Discovery Center, said one of her first duties is to let the public know about some exciting things they have planned for the rest of this year.

She said a visit to the Weather Discovery Center is a fun activity for the whole family when the weather turns cool and damp and the snow starts to fly.

Waksmunski said this weekend, Oct. 28-30, is the Spooktacular Weekend, and activities are free with admission.

“All visitors in costume during Spooktacular Weekend will receive $1 off admission, plus get a treat and make a spooky craft in the classroom,” Waksmunski said.

The Weather Center is also announcing some programs for the rest of the season.

GS Brownies Wonders of Water Journey Day will take place Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $20 per person.

“Brownies will complete all four awards to earn their badge with this program: LOVE water, SAVE water, SHARE water, and WOW! Instruction is through activities, games, technology and traditional book and paper,” Waksmunski said.

A snack and free time on the exhibits are included with this program. Pre-register by Monday, Oct. 31 to 814-938-1000 or educator@weatherdiscovery.org.

BSA Electricity Merit Badge will take place Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $20 per person.

Scouts can earn the Electricity Merit Badge by attending this interactive program. Learning is through

experiments, activities, technology and traditional book and paper. Prerequisites for the event are completing sections two and eight of the Electricity workbook Pre-register by Monday, Nov. 14.

For more information contact Waksmunski, at 814-938-1000 or info@ weatherdiscovery.org.