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4A – Daily News – Thursday, September 9, 2010 Pastimes Gateway Science Museum to launch new fall exhibits Gateway Science Museum will launch its fall 2010 exhibits, “A Forest Journey” and “Nature’s Numbers,” with a weekend of museum events starting Friday, Sept. 10, when it reopens with its fall and winter hours. A the exhibits will help visitors explore the world of trees and math in nature. A Forest Journey features interactive exhibits exploring how people, animals and trees all depend on each other for survival. Visitors will discover the four types of forests found on our planet, uncover how trees are used in products we use every day and learn about the types of medicine derived from different species of trees. “Our fall exhibits are going to bring an exciting set of activities for kids of all ages to discover at the Gate- way Science Museum,” said Acting Executive Director Rachel Teasdale. Nature's Numbers gives visitors firsthand experi- ence investigating the presence of math in nature. The pattern of spots on a dog, the delicate symmetry of but- terfly wings and the ruggedness of a coastline all involve math. This playful, hands-on exhibit lets visi- tors discover geometry in snowflakes, explore loga- rithmic spirals in seashells and touch textured patterns, which demonstrates that math can be felt and not just seen. Another exhibit the museum will be debuting is A.O. Carpenter, photographer of the Mendocino Fron- tier. This exhibit provides stunning images from the late 1800s that chronicle the logging, shipping and agricultural industries of Mendocino County. Weekend events commence with a members-only preview Friday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon fol- lowed by the opening to the general public at noon. Saturday events include activities for kids in the Edu- cation Station, photo opportunities and more. Sunday is Grandparents Day, and there will be special hands- on activities available to grandparents and grandkids. A Forest Journey and Nature's Numbers are exhibi- tions developed and produced by The Franklin Insti- tute. The A.O. Carpenter: Photographer of the Mendo- cino Frontier exhibition was organized by the Grace Hudson Museum, City of Ukiah, California, in associ- ation with the California Exhibition Resources Alliance. Gateway Science Museum will be open Sept. 10 to Jan. 23, Wednesday – Friday, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is located at 625 Esplanade. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children and free for museum members. For more information, please visit www.gatewayscience.org. Courtesy photos A U.S. Army Huey helicopter, left, on display at a previous Wings and Wheels Fun Day event. This type of helicopter was used extensively during he Viet Nam War. All kinds of planes and vehicles, such as those pictured above, will be on display at the Red Bluff Airport Wings and Wheels Fun Day event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11. Admission is free. Air Shasta will be offering rides for $50 each or $120 for three people. For more information call Irwin Fust at 351-8203. Women in aviation theme for air show CHICO — Gayle Womack has announced that the annual Chico Air Show will return this summer to the Chico Municipal Air- port. Come out and see "Jets Galore and More" Sept. 24-26. Highlighting this year's air show will be a thrilling aerial perfor- mance by the nine jets of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Jet Team. Other performers include up and coming female pilot Melissa Furniture Depot is giving away Free Furniture! That’s right, for a limited time. Gift Certificate With any purchase of $1,000 or more, you’ll receive a FREE $250 gift certificate good toward anything in our store! MON.-THURS. 9:00-6:00 • FRI. 9:00-7:00 • SAT. 9:00-5:00 • SUN. 11:00-5:00 632 Main St., Red Bluff 527-5837 FURNITURE DEPOT MATTRESS NORTH VALLEY MON.-FRI. 9:00-5:30 • SAT. 9:00 -5:00 • CLOSED SUN. 235 So. Main St., Red Bluff 527-1657 Courtesy photo Pemberton, Kent Pietsch with the world's smallest "carrier land- ing," a jet powered car, Warbirds, a parachute team, military demon- strations, static displays and several flybys. The show will be hosting various food vendors, souvenirs, a Kids Zone and the ever comfortable Flightline Club with food catered by the Sons of Italy. This year's air show will begin with a Friday night twilight perfor- mance that includes an evening of catered food and music at the flight line, as well as a pre- view of the aerial warm ups. This year Chico will play host to the only jet demonstration team coming to Northern Cal- ifornia, with a perfor- mance by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. This performance marks the 40th anniver- sary of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds tak- ing to the skies. This jet demonstra- tion team is returning to Chico after a highly successful performance here in 2008. Celebrating "women in aviation" this year is especially exciting because the Snowbirds Lieutenant Colonel Maryse Carmichael is the female officer lead- ing the jet team. The show will be welcoming the youngest female performer on the United State's Unlimit- ed Aerobatic Team, Melissa Pemberton, who takes to the sky performing daring maneuvers that you would have to see to believe. She is 26. Tickets are available at Northern California National Bank, Raley's, the Chico Air Museum and the Chico Chamber of Commerce or at www.chicoairshow.org. For more informa- tion, call Daran Good- sell at 521-6759 or send an email to DLGood- sell@csuchico.edu. Arts & entertainment Wings and Wheels show Saturday The community is invited FREE Admission & FREE Parking FUN DAY Saturday, September 11, 2010 • 9:00 am to 3:00 pm • Antique Aircraft • CHP Helicopter • Ultra Light Aircraft • Lots of Airplane Stuff Hamburgers Hot Dogs & • Medical Helicopters • Helicopter Rides-Air Shasta • Classic Cars • Radio Controlled Aircraft • L-29 & L39 Delfin Jet (Czechoslovakian Trainer) • D.F.G. Aircraft • Red Bluff Fire Dept. Cold Beer Softdrinks D NEWSAILY RED BLUFF TEHAMACOUNTY T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Popcorn For more information all (530) 351-8203