EdVenture Hosts Weatherfest 2018

On Saturday, March 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., EdVenture Children’s Museum is hosting Weatherfest 2018. Hosted in partnership with the National Weather Service, the unique event is designed to bring the general public, local meteorologists and emergency officials together to prepare individuals and families for severe weather season.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see in person how the various weather and meteorological agencies partner together in strategic coordination centered on community severe weather awareness, preparedness and response. In attendance will be representatives from the National Weather Service, local media outlets and broadcasting meteorologists, emergency officials, and several public service organizations. Hands-on demonstrations will take place throughout the day, and educational material for both adults and children will be available to take home.

Cost: Free to members and children ages 2 and under; $11.50, children and adults; $10.50, seniors, military (with ID) and educators; $8.50, groups of 15 or more (must RSVP). Location: EdVenture Children’s Museum, 211 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-779-3100 or visit EdVenture.org.