DISCOVERINGS VOLUME 22 A Newsletter for The Discovery Center of the Southern Tier ISSUE TWO

FALL 2013

The Purrfect Way to Spend Your Day…With a Book

Bookfest 2013

DIRECTOR’S LETTER

Are you aware that The Discovery Center is on the threshold of a thirty year celebration? How many of you can remember the day in 1984 when the Junior League andThe Imagination Builders opened the door to the gymnasium in the Christopher Columbus School and presented the areas FIRST children’s museum? It was instant interest and success. Clever, interactive, colorful, busy, and full of exciting activities. It

was well attended and, all of a sudden, we needed more space, more parking, more comforts. Somehow weacquired a maintenance building in Ross Park! What a find! Rusty, filled with debris, lots of junk, old vehicles,broken windows and ….a breathtaking view and natural terrain. Two loyal community persons assumed thefunding task and raised enough to recycle the building. What a gift! In 1987 we were ready for occupancy!Occupancy turned into dreams, dreams turned into accomplishments, accomplishments turned into confidence and we are still creating programs and exhibits that defy the imagination and excite every visitor. And,it only gets better! Over 30 years we have assembled a super staff; we have found aides, volunteers, professionals, consultants, good community friends, a variation of human resources, loyal funders and an enormous cheering section to help us along the way. We now can boast being a center for engagement; we havean inside space full of wonder and delight; we have extended outward to include a campus that offers a PlayNice Playground; a Solar House and our well loved Story Garden, a one of a kind interactive outdoor environment based on stories of the woods, ponds, trees, gardens and water. Meet Peter Rabbit, join the ThreeBears; nestle in the Secret Garden; sit in a boat; smell the flowers, dream your dream and nostalgically remember special people who have contributed something special along the way.We celebrate thirty years with pride, anticipation and grateful thanks to everyone of you who, through thebest and worst of times, have supported us, encouraged us, donated time and thoughts to us and have comeback to visit us because you love us and believe in us!! Make 2014 a year to join in a most happy celebration.And help me celebrate my 25TH year watching a miracle unfold.

Thank you one and all,

OUR FALL HOURSMondays 10 am – 3pm for birth through Pre K only! Open to all on School Holiday Mondays.

Tuesday – Friday 10am 4pm , Saturday 10am 5pm, Sunday noon 5pmWe will be closed on Sunday, September 1 and on Labor Day, Monday, September 2.

Closed Monday, September 9 Friday, September 20 for our annual paint and polish;Reopening on Saturday, September 21 to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play!

We will be closed on Thursday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving .If the Binghamton City Schools are closed due to weather, The Discovery Center is CLOSED.

SPECIAL EVENTS Turn Off Your TV and Hop, Skip, Jump or Drive Over to The Discovery Center

It's time to get a little unplugged, so turn off those TVs, put away the handheld games, andjoin us for the ninth annual Worldwide Day of Play. The museum and our Story Garden willboth be teeming with hands on imaginative play, games and crafts, rain or shine. Experience the fun of cooperative games in the Play Nice Playground, participate in our Unplugged Relay Race, and leave the mess to us in the Kitchen Chemistry Workshop. All activities free with museum admission. Saturday, Sept. 21 from 11am to 3pm.

The New World: Four Days of Fall Break at The Discovery Center!Take a journey through history with us! Come dressed in your native best on Friday, Oct. 11 for “The NewWorld: Indians” as we dive deep into the cultures and traditions of American Indians. Then join us for Explore & More on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 & 13, for “The New World: Pioneers,” a weekend of pioneering! Build a log cabin to take home and learn all about the survival skills of our earliest pioneers. The festivities conclude on Monday, Oct. 14 with “The New World: Explorers.” Go on a famous explorer scavengerhunt, build a spyglass of your own, and more! 11am to 1pm Friday, Saturday and Monday; 1 to 3 pm Sunday.Free with museum admission.

Return of the Halloween HallowsBeware! Fun is everywhere! Treat yourself to some not so scary Halloween fun with areturn to the bigger and better Halloween Hallows, our whimsical spook tacular. Enterour giant but not too creepy, but so much fun, haunted house! Visit the Mad ScientistLab and learn about anatomy then shake your bones around the tombstones. Giggle withHalloween poems and riddles and don’t forget to take a ride on the magic pumpkin coachwhere your imagination will be a glow! Come in costume or discover one here. You canvisit The Haunted Hallows from October 1 November 3. Free with museum admission.

Calling all Girl Scouts! It’s a Birthday Party!Come to Juliette Low’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, October 19th for a day full of fun andnostalgia. What better way to close our anniversary exhibit than with a birthday extravaganza honoring Girl Scout Founder Juliette Low! There will be crafts and activitiesand special friendship swaps throughout the museum. Join us at 1:00pm for some birthday cake and ice cream then enjoy a dance party in the Ahearn Playhouse Theater. TheGirl Scouts have turned 101 and our exhibit for 100 years of Girl Scouting will soon becoming down. Be sure to check out the Favorite Girl Scout Cookie Reveal and enjoy theanniversary exhibit for one last time! Don't forget, Girl Scouts the Juliette Low Birthday

Slumber Party is that night, so come early and stay late! The Birthday Bash is free with museum admission;extra fees and registration required for Birthday Slumber Party.

Parlor City Boy’s Chorus AuditionsBoys aged 8 and above who wish to become members of the PCBC are invited to audition in our Ahearn Playhouse onOct. 7, 2013 from 4 5pm. Boys must be able to sing America (My Country tis’ of Thee). The choir rehearses Mondayevenings from 4 6pm at The Discovery Center. Directed by Ghislaine Stewart and Associate Director AubreyWarnecki, this chorus is now in its ninth season dedicated to involving boys in the joy of the study and performance ofchoral music of all genres. Instruction includes music reading, proper vocal technique and rehearsal etiquette. Thechorus nurtures self esteem in boys of all races, creeds and cultures by promoting musical, social and leadership skillsthrough the performance of high quality choral music. The fee is $120 per year with some scholarships available.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Veteran’s DayCome by for our patriotic party on Monday, November 11 as we celebrate America’stroops with a blast! Get a little red, white and blue at our activity tables, and write athank you card for a Broome County veteran. Active duty and veteran troops and theirfamilies (up to four individuals total) will receive a special $2/person admission with current military ID. All activities free with museum admission.

Mexican Dia’ de los Muertos Festival!Saturday, November 2nd The Discovery Center will be transformed into a Mexican Festival to celebrate theDay of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) on Saturday, November 2nd from 11:00am to 3:00pm. This holiday,celebrated in Mexico and throughout the world in other cultures, focuses on gathering family and friends tohonor the spirits of loved ones who have passed. Spend the day with us as we take a closer look at this colorful and surprisingly joyous holiday with ethnic food samples, crafts and music. Luncheon food sales willtake place in our café from 11:00 to 1:00pm. SUNY Broome’s international scholarship students from Mexico and Central and Latin America will entertain us with ethnic dances and costumes in our Ahearn PlayhouseTheater at 1:00pm. Be sure to share in the beauty and festivities of this Mexican holiday! All activities andperformances are free with admission. Originally designed Day of the Dead T shirts are also available for $15

Shake Your Bones Halloween Dance Party and Trick or Treat Spook tacular!Saturday, October 26th! Get your costume ready for a full day of fun at the area’s largest children’s

Halloween Party at The Discovery Center’s Haunted Halloween Hallows! Createsome wicked fun crafts, stir up some magic potions and be spellbound by Halloweenstories as you wander through the Haunted Hallows. Food tickets will be sold forthe “Monster Meal” served in our Somersaults Café from 11:00am 1:00pm. Notricks here you’ll be in for a “treat” as Galumpha in conjunction with our DiscoveryKids Club and parents will present a special Halloween performance in the AhearnPlayhouse at 12:30pm. The dance party will follow the performance and “Trick or

Treating” begins in the museum and Story Garden (weather permitting) at 2:30pm 3:00pm. All activities arefree and included with admissions. Members $4, non members $7. Recommended for all ages!

It’s a Purr fect Time for a Book...at BookFest!Saturday, November 23rd Join us and the Four County Library System as we invite you to spend a FREE daywith your friends at BookFest. All you need is a current library card as your ticket to a fun filled day of activities and storytelling. Melanie Hope Greenberg, author of “Mermaids on Parade”, will be our featured authorand illustrator with a special workshop at 1pm. (Pre registration required 773 8661) Come dressed as a mermaid or pirate and join the Mermaid Parade at 12pm followed by a special reading of the book. Melanie willalso be available throughout the day for book signing. All activities 11am 3pm. Bring a book for the bookexchange. Come early and join us for lunch in Somersault’s Café. Food sales 11am to 1pm.

13th Annual Village of Gingerbread Wonders of theWorld!Get your mixing bowls out because it’s time again to whip up a batch of gingerbread for this year’s holiday exhibit, AVillage of Gingerbread Wonders of the World! Anyone can participate from children to adults to individuals or groups.Use your imagination and creativity to discover the wonders of the world as you make a little magic for this oh, soyummy, holiday display. All participants will receive a pass for free play in the museum on opening day, Saturday, December 7th. Entries must be submitted by Monday, December 2nd. For registration please call 607 773 8661 x210.Come and delight in our gingerbread village from December 7 January 4.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS Discovery Kids ClubThe place to be after 3!

Discovery Kids Club is excited to kick offthe new school year! DKC is an interactive ‘hands on’ afterschool program that allows children to usetheir creative skills with art projects, the opportunity to explorethe world of science and burn off all of that excess after schoolenergy with outdoor fun and weekly fitness classes. DiscoveryKids Club offers an enriching afterschool program.

We get things started this year learning all about nature andour animal friends. October will be spooktacular as our DKCmembers build their annual haunted hallway. Lastly, November will be devoted to reaching out and giving back to the community. Discovery Kids Club understands the importance ofhelping our community! The fun never stops at Discovery KidsClub!

If you would like more information about Discovery Kids Clubplease call (607) 773 8661, x 208. Discovery Kids Club hours areMonday Friday 3 6pm plus long days on most Binghamton CitySchools holiday breaks. Now registering for 2013 14!

Discovery Kids PreschoolAll the A, B, C’s and 1, 2, 3’s of Learning Fun!Discovery Kids Preschool is excited to start offthe new school year! Our teachers have beeneagerly planning another exciting year filledwith learning adventures! We get thingsstarted up with meeting members of our community and learning all about farming and harvesting. Our little friends will alsoenjoy taking some hikes on The Discovery Center’s trails experiencing nature and the great outdoors!

Discovery Kids Preschool is a place where children develop allof their sensory skills, enjoy weekly Story Time and Little HandsScience classes with the museum’s Early Education instructor.Children will burn off excess energy by utilizing small and largegross motor skills with activities in the museum and outside inour Play Nice playground.

For more information call (607) 773 8661 x 208. Cost for 201314 morning programs are $77 per week, afternoon programsare $65 per week and for full day (please send a bagged lunch)$135 per week. Preschool hours for both 3 & 4 year olds:8:30am 11:30am or 12:15pm 2:45pm, Monday Friday. Discovery Kids programs follow the Binghamton City School District’scalendar. Limited spaces are still available!

SCHOOL PROGRAMSWe're back to school, and ready to start off the year with a bang! This fall, we debut revised school program listings, with dozensof programs sure to be a hit with your child's classroom. Field trips foster a love of learning in students, and when you add a workshop to your trip, you create an educational experience tailored to your classroom. Whatever your curriculum needs may be, ourprograms are a great way to kick off or culminate a themed unit, from the five senses to the Erie Canal. And with special offeringsfor the preschool crowd, there's sure to be a Discovery Center workshop in your school's future. Don't forget about our "Museumto You" program. If your classroom can't afford the bus to us, we'll come to you! Every Discovery Center school program is fullyadaptable to be offered in class, for both school age and preschool groups. Let your kids get their hands on artifacts, science projects, and more as they delve deep into the subject of your choice!

This is the best time of year to start planning that one of a kind teacher's gift for the holidays with your PTA or classroom liaison.A Discovery Center program is the best way to thank your favorite teacher for all their hard work, and a great gift for hardworking students, too. Gift certificates are now available, and start at just $6/student. Contact Gabrielle at 607 773 8661 oredu@thediscoverycenter.org for more information about all our options for great school programming this year.

FREE PROGRAMS EXPLORE & MORE

There’s something special going on every weekend with crafts,science experiments and all sorts of fun. Sat from 11am 1pm, andSun from 1 3pm.Sept. 7 & 8 – Here comes Johnny Appleseed! Make an apple ornament and learn all about America’s favorite fruit.Sept. 21 & 22 – Saturday is the Worldwide Day of Play! Learn ourtop three favorite games for unplugged fun.Sept. 28 & 29 – Acorns away! An acorn is more than just a seed.Open up an acorn and meet creatures that call this nut ‘home.’Oct. 5 & 6 – October is National Fire Safety Month Meet the people in the big red truck.Oct. 12 & 13 – Explore “the New World” as we give a shout out topioneers! Carve a soap figurine.

Oct. 19 & 20 – Saturday Celebrate the Juliette Low Birthday Bash.On Sunday try some knobbly fun tying lots of knots!Oct. 26 & 27 – Sat. is our annual Spooktacular! On Sun. Make yourown “screaming cup” to take home, just in time for Halloween!Nov. 2 & 3 – Stop by Saturday for our Mexican ‘Dia de losMuertos’celebration! On Sunday we’llmake pasta skeletons.Nov. 9 & 10 – Choo choo! Learn all about model trains.Nov. 16 & 17 – Play the games and crafts of the HaudenosauneeIndians of New York!Nov. 23 & 24 – Bookfest on Sat. Read “The Giving Tree” by ShelSilverstein on Sun. & add a link to our “Thankful” garland.Nov. 29, 30 & Dec. 1 – It’s time to catch the Gingerbread Man!Decorate gingerbread cookies and learn some gingerbread sciencewith us.We’re extending the fun to include Black Friday!

FREE PROGRAMS TOT TIME

There’s fun and learning scheduled every day of the week for our littlest friends! Watch your youngsters thrive as specially designed programming ignites imagination and fosters learning in a safe, friendly environment. Bring a picniclunch to enjoy in Somersaults Café or outside in our Story Garden for some fun in the sun! Free withmuseum admission.

Funday MondaysWe are open just for toddlers (birth through preschool age) onMondays from 10am to 3pm.* There’s big size fun to behad by our littlest friends as they explore themuseum andmake new friends without worrying about crowds of biggerkids. Enjoy specialMessy Masterpiece activities at 11am little hands create some of the best artwork! Guided art projects will focus on sensory experiences and ideas from science and nature. Let your tot’s fingers do the work practicingfinemotor skills and putting imagination to paper (or whatever thematerial may be!) *Themuseum is open to all agesonMondays when school is not in session.

A Tale of TailsTuesdays at 11am. Tunes & Tales has gone wild! Special guest readers and animal friends from around the communitywill take you and your little ones on a reading adventure each week. Afterwards, stay for a story related activity and ameet and greet with this week’s animal friend.

Little Hands ScienceWednesdays at 1pm. There is nothing little fingers like to domore than explore the world around them! Hands on activities and exciting science demonstrations are designed to challenge youngminds, stimulate their senses andmakelearning fun.

UnpluggedThursdays at 11am. Watch what happens when you unplug and spend time playing in the world around you. Set yourimaginations free each week as we learn new games, crafts and songs—all without a TV or computer!

Who’sWho in Your Neighborhood?Fridays at 1pm.Who is theman driving the big red fire truck?What is it like working in theMayor’s office? Find outeach week as we invite community members from all walks of life to share their favorite children’s story and talk abouttheir jobs.

SCOUT SNOOZESWhen the lights go out, your imagination comes to life! Spend a night in the museum, full of science activities, craftsand special projects. Set up your sleeping bag in your favorite exhibit. Snoozes include dinner, a workshop and plentyof museum play! Fee for all snoozes is $28 per scout and $6 per adult, unless otherwise noted. Troop leaders are always free! Snoozes which do not meet the minimum requirement of 20 registrations will be subject to cancellation atthe discretion of Discovery Center staff.Juliette Low Birthday Bash (Girl Scouts) Birthdays are best celebrated with slumber parties! Join your Girl Scout sistersand enjoy classic slumber party games and crafts as we celebrate not only Juliette Low, but also the closing of the GirlScout anniversary exhibit at The DC! Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 pm – 8:30am SundayHalloween Murder Mystery (Cub Scouts) Shh! Something spooky this way comes! Join us for some spooky Scout funas we put on our detective hats and spend the night in the Discovery Center’s special Halloween Hallows Exhibit. Saturday, Oct. 26, 6pm – 8:30am SundayMexican Day of the Dead (Girl Scouts) We’re crossing the border for this fun, traditional fiesta! CelebrateMexican Dayof the Dead with crafts, traditional foods, andmore. Get ready to shout “Ole!” Sat, Nov. 2, 6pm—8:30am SunHaudenosaunee Pow Wow (Cub Scouts) Travel through history and meet the Haudenosaunee (also known as the Iroquois) as we enjoy traditional food, crafts and a tour of Haudenosaunee constellations in the Starlab. Meets many requirements for various pins and electives. Sat, Nov. 10, 6pm– 8:30am Sun

Save The Date! GingerbreadMagic Holiday Sleepover, Fri. Dec 7 (Girl Scouts), Sat. Dec 8 (Cub Scouts).

SCOUT NEWS

SCOUT NEWS PLAN YOUR AWARD PROJECT WITH THE DC!Welcome back, scouts! It’s time to start a new year of funand adventure. Spend time together earning badges, volunteering and making the world a better place. Now isalso the perfect time to start planning your award project! Are you interested in the inner workings of a children’s museum? How about early childhood education? Ifso, The Discovery Center wants you! Contact us for GirlScout Gold or Boy Scout Eagle award projects and get involved at The DC. We’re looking for hard working scoutsinterested in childhood development and the importanceof play to help us develop new and exciting programs andmaterials for our museum guests. Younger scouts can getinvolved, too!We’ve hosted Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts ofall ages working on volunteer requirements and awardprojects, from the Cub Scout made fairytale thronein Cody Gallery to the Girl Scout Flower Scavenger Hunt,a Silver Award project designed and installed by local Girl Scout Cadettes. Make your award project something to be treasured for years at The Discovery Center!Contact Gabrielle at edu@thediscoverycenter.org orcall 607 773 8661 x205 or for more information.

INTRODUCING OUR NEW GIRL SCOUTJOURNEY WORKSHOP SERIES

Take your leadership journey to uncharted territories atThe Discovery Center! Our three part journey programsare full of hands on activities, group discussions with special guests, indoor and outdoor adventures, and more.Completing your Girl Scout Journey couldn’t get easier!Each session is one hour long. Register your scout individually or gather your whole troop for a fun and easyway to earn those journey badges! Looking for a uniqueway to celebrate the end of the journey? Book a museumsnooze with your choice of theme for a great slumberparty! Fees: A one time registration fee of $35/scout,due at the time of registration, covers all three workshops, materials, and an hour and a half of playtime inthe museum each session. $5/adults each session. Troopleaders are always free! Journey Days 2013: Oct. 12,Nov. 9, Dec. 14; Daisies 3 Cheers for Animals! (10 to11am); Brownies A World of Girls (12 to 1pm); JuniorsGet Moving! (2 to 3pm).

GIRL SCOUT BADGESMad Scientist Training For Brownies only. We’re madabout science here at the Discovery Center! Brownies canearn their “Home Scientist” badge with this fun, fizzyworkshop full of slimy homemade science experiments.We’ll play with static electricity, experience the power of

carbon dioxide, and make a big mess as we learn somekey science concepts. Sat. Sept. 28, 1 to 2pm $8/scout.Sister Sister For Daisies only. Be a sister to every GirlScout! Travel around the world with Vi as we look at girlsin other countries and learn that even though we maylook different, eat different foods, and speak differentlanguages, we are all the same inside. We’ll read postcards from five countries and try a special activity — afood, craft, or game — from each one. Earn your “Vi”petal with us and explore sisterhood around the world.Sat. Oct. 5, 11am to 12pm $8/scout.Bedazzled For Juniors only. Learning how to make yourown jewelry is a fun way to save money and createunique pieces to express yourself. Meet Judy Bjorkman, alocal jewelry artist, and earn your “Jeweler” badge withthe Discovery Center. Learn how to make thoughtful,beautiful accessories for yourself and your family, madeby you! Sat. Nov. 16, 1 to 2:30pm $20/scout (includesmaterials)

CUB SCOUT BADGESMad Scientist Training Work on perfecting your maniacallaugh while exploring basic physics concepts. Learn aboutatmospheric, air and water pressures, fog, and even optical illusions. Finish the day with a homemade bottlerocket contest. Webelos: earn your Scientist Activity Pin!Sat. Sept. 28, 11am to 12pm $8/scoutAcorns Away! Have you ever wondered what exactly isinside an acorn? Did you know that acorns not only growon trees and are food for animals, but they are alsohomes to animals as well? Scouts will investigate localforests, food chains and ecosystem dynamics throughacorn analysis and earn their Forester Activity Pin. Sat.Oct. 5, 1 to 2 pm, $8/scout

THE DISCOVERY CENTER JOURNEY PATCHESEarn pieces of The DC Journey Fun Patch by attendingspecial events at The Discovery Center this fall! Simplycheck in at the Front Desk and ask to purchase the day’sspecial square to add to your DC base patch. Come tofour events, and you’ll have a colorful Discovery Centerfun patch to show off to all your friends! Base patch $3,each additional square $1.Yellow Square –Worldwide Day of Play, Sat. Sept. 21Red Square – Spooktacular, Sat. Oct. 26Blue Square – Day of the Dead, Sat. Nov. 2Green Square – Bookfest, Sat. Nov. 23

Contact Gabrielle at edu@thediscoverycenter.org orcall 607 773 8661 x205 or for more information or to register for Scout programs.

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Save the Date! Saturday, December 7th Breakfast with Santa!Begin your holiday season with some holiday magic at the Grand Opening of Santa’sWorkshop and A Village ofGingerbread Wonders of the World on Saturday, December 7th. Sit down for breakfast with Santa and enjoysome pancakes or visit with him in his Workshop. There will be pictures with Santa, crafts, activities and specialperformances throughout the day. Save the date for a day of fun! Visit our website for more information or call607 773 8661 x201.

Thank you for your generosity! We appreciate your support more than you know!!Volunteers: Michele Swartz, David Dutko, Ron Crawford, Lindsey Crawford, Angel Aton, Emily Markham, Madeline Flamik, Lucy Wales, Lila Ingalls, Hannah Ingalls, Sue Hendry, Deborah Kamlet, Anne Dwyer, Connor Dwyer, Laura Furman, Danielle Palmer, Sue Herzog, Chris Scripter, JoeEckels, Heather Bryant, Team Target: John McKernan, Jocelyn Dearborn, Emily Riley, Mike Decurtis, Paige Hammit, Sue Hin, Christen Roerk,Casie Foli, Alisha Nelson, Humza Syed, Mary O'Neill, Emily Burnett, Kory Besaw, Briana McKeran, Charles Gross, Joseph Montanino, John Stout,Diana Hong, Ashley Donahue, Amber Donahue, Barbara Fuller, Diane Sansone, Rhodes A. McIntosh, Jonathan Shapiro, Avi Shapiro, Julie Shapiro,Matt Ruggieri, Ryan Lake, Andy Muscolo, Christen Roerk, Blake Jackson, Linda Griffen, Sue Hin, Paige Hammit, Emily Gibbons, Mr. Doug (Moore),Binghamton Fire Department, Mona Haynes, Andrea, Sue and Kim from The Home Depot of Johnson City, Erik Heden from Binghamton NationalWeather Service, Jeremy Oldroyd NYS DEC Forest Ranger and Smokey the Bear, Allen Veterinary Hospital, Rick Gebler, Ann Weissman.Pastabilities – Event Sponsor BAE Systems Controls Employee Community Service Fund; LGT Tennis Challenger Tournament & Sage Supply.Food & Beverage Donors: A.L. George, Inc. Black Bear Winery, Catering by David, Despina’s, Little Venice Restaurant, Magic City Ice, Mario’sPizza, Rocco J. Testani, Inc. Southbridge Wines & Spirits, Standing Stone Vineyards, Terra Cotta Catering, The North Brewery, Tony’s Italian Grille,Whole in the Wall. Chefs: Anthony Brunelli – Brunelli Fine Arts; Brandi Bailey –WBNG TV; Jim Ehmke – Newschannel 34; Jorie Ftorke – LPGA Pro,Endwell Greens; Bernie Herceg, PGA – BU Men’s Golf Coach; Heidi Kelley – Binghamton Philharmonic; Tom Mitchell – Binghamton Senators; BUBasketball Assistant Coach Herb Courtney and players Rob Mansell & Chris Rice. Auctioneer: Joshua B. Ludzinski. Bartenders: Andrew FoleyKingsley’s Irish Pub; Ryan McManus Callahan’s Sportman’s Club; Bill Reardon BU Athletic Department; Kelly Warren – Antonio’s Galleria & Café.Auction Donors: ACCO Brands, Alicia’s Salon, Anthony Brunelli Fine Arts, American Family Fitness, Grace Andres, Animal Adventure, Bee BopClubhouse, Beth Ann Brooks, Binghamton Doubletree, Binghamton Mets, Binghamton Tennis Center, Binghamton University Athletics, Black BearWinery, Blind Tiger Pub, Bobby’s Place, Cacciatore’s, Catering by David, Chenango River Theatre, Chuckster’s, James Clark, Mary Cuthbert Closeto My Heart, Coconuts Vestal, Consols, Cost Cutters, Curves for Women, Cyber Café West, Davidson Fox & Company, Dillinger’s, Samantha Dye,Endless Brewing, Frankie’s Bar & Grill, Garland Gallery, Grande’s Bella Cucina, Greater Binghamton Sports Complex, Jim Hargrave, Harry L Pub,Johnson Outdoors Gear, Jumping Jungle, Kampai Restaurant, Kingsley’s, KNOW Theatre, Lakeview Inn, Lupo’s Char Pit, Magic Car Wash, McGirk’sIrish Pub, Oasis, Sheli O’Hara, Red Lobster, Relief Pitcher, Rossi’s Pizza, Rubber Ducky Car Wash, Nell Scales, Sea Hag Soaps, Sliderz Bar & Grill,Southern Tier Stand Up Paddle Corp., Southside Yanni’s, Standing Stone Vineyard, Sweet Frog Vestal, Tanfastic, Tastie Cream, The Belmar Pub,Galley Tavern, The Inn at Starlight Lake, The Links at Hiawatha, The O’Brien Chicks, The Old Union Hotel, The Spa at Traditions, Thirsty’s Tavern,Tioga Downs Casino, Tri Cities Opera, Uncle Tony’s , Warner’s Gas Service, White Rose Day Spa, WSKG, Zona & Co., Zumba with April. Also, EastSide Tavern, Price Chopper Binghamton, Edward Hickey, Jr., Anthony & Kristy Ruffo, Sam’s Club and Walmart