Well even when wine isn't on my mind (as it is most evenings round about 5:30pm ;-)), it seemingly creeps up and grabs my attention. While driving home one day, a good neighbor and friend pulled up next to my car and shouted; " We need you on the Science of Wine planning committee. You are perfect for the job!" Off guard and surprised I studdered... "Uh... welll ... uh..." then.. within seconds I realized the astounding opportunity this was...so I yelled! "YES! YES! I'd love to"
In addition to seeing an opportunity to do something for this amazing community asset known as science works, I realized that it was a great fit for my other wine-related activities: http://lizjoneswineexperience.blogspot.com/2010/08/wow-event-is-just-begining.html. Both have a wine education focus and both are efforts to strengthen the standing and reputation of this burgeoning wine growing region's status and reputation. Like Cabernet and chocolate.. they are, a wonderful pairing.
Besides being a fan of Science Works for its fun and exploratory exhibits that have educated and entertained my kids season after season, year after year...never tiring because of it's continually changing exhibits and alternating featured themes, I was amazed to learn about all of the other educational programs Science Works offered. Through a half-dozen or so outreach projects Science Works reaches thousands of people, ages 3 months to 99, throughout Oregon and California. Just as my children have grown and matured, so has Science Works.
So, if you haven't checked out Science Works lately, you've really ought to: http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org/index.asp
There you can investigate their education tab to see how much they are doing outside of it's home base in Ashland.
Now more than ever, I'm delighted and proud to donate my time to Science Works #1 annual fundraising event - the Science of Wine. The 8th annual event takes place on May 5,6 & 7th, 2011. And thought the event is still months away, the Saturday night gala event sells out to somewhere between 300-400 enthusiastic participants each year. You won't want to miss it so stay tuned for information through Jefferson Public Radio, www.scienceworksmuseum.org and other media sources in the coming months.
But if you are a winery interested in participating, you'll want to get in touch with me right away via email at Liz-greg (at) ashlandhome (dot) net
I hope you're kicking off the new year with as fine a pairing as I am. Science Works, cabernet and chocolate anyone?
