Discovery Center ‘Soft Opening’ Set Dec 3,4   Covington, VA (Nov. 26, 2021) - The Discovery Center, located at 227 N. Maple Avenue in Covington, will have an open house on December 3 and 4, 2021. This will be a soft opening and allow the public a sneak peak at the development of the Center. It will be open from Noon - 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3 and Noon until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 4. All visitors are required to wear a mask and follow the safety rules posted at the business counter and throughout the facility. There will be items for sale in our gift shop and exhibits in development throughout the ground floor of the building. Hand sanitizing stations will be located around the Center as there will be a number of hands-on and interactive displays. Monetary donations will be accepted and individuals can sign up as a member, to be a part of our Brown Bag & Hard Hat Capital Campaign or provide donations to the Wall of Labor. The weekend kicks off the downtown holiday shopping experience culminating in the annual Christmas Parade, "Holiday Lights," at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The Society needs at least six volunteers in the Center at all times. Please contact Paul Linkenhoker at 540-969-6908 or Marian Paxton, at 540-965-0149 if available to work 2 or more hours on any of those days. We need two people at the information and business counter, a greeter at the entrance and at least three located in the exhibit halls to guide visitors and answer questions. I guarantee that each volunteer will have an enjoyable experience. While we need a minimum of six, the more the merrier. If not a member but want to help, just call us and we can sign you up. Society dues are $25 annually for individuals and $40 for family (parents, guardians and minor children or students). VOLUNTEER TRAINING & WORKDAY - November 30, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Lunch provided.

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