SRAC Educational Programs for June 2010

Archaeology and Bone Identification by Marty Borko.

Thursday, June 3rd, from 6:30 - 7:30pm
at SRAC, 345 Broad Street Waverly, NY

Whether or not you are an archaeologist involved in a professional excavation or simply reading a report from one, bones could be apart of your research and they actually can reveal alot to a trained eye. Questions such as, "Are they animal or human? "; "How do they articulate?" ;"How do we tell left from right bones or even male from female?"; "How many roles do the bones in our body play?"

Using hands on, educational skeletal learning tools, Marty Borko, will present "Understanding Bones."

Marty Borko is a retired Professor of Biology who has taught Anatomy and Physiology for nursing students for over 30 years. The skeleton is a major component of the A & P program and Marty will share his skeletal insights gained over his many years of teaching. Retired from Orange County Community College which has the oldest 2 year nursing program in the United States.

Admission is $5 per adult, $4 for SRAC members and students. Admission includes entrance to the SRAC exhibit hall.

“The Soapstone Culture and the Zimmerman Site"
By Fred Asmus, NYSAA Treasurer
Saturday, June 5th from 2-3pm
At SRAC, 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

The Zimmerman Site 36 PI 14 was a multi-level site excavated in the 1960s by the Lenape Chapter #12 of the S.P.A.Emphasis will be on the two lowest levels with carbon dates of 1280 BC and 1650 BC. Presented ny Fred Asmus, NYSAA treasurer.

The site was one of the largest in the upper Delaware Valley of PA and reflects what is commonly referred to as the "Soapstone Culture."

Some of the artifacts will be on display, the rest are mainly in the State Museum in Harrisburg, PA.

Admission is $5 per adult, $4 for SRAC members and students. Admission includes entrance to the SRAC exhibit hall.

Crafting Clay Tiles and Pendants - Creative Fun For All Ages
With Irene Lawson
Saturday, June 19th from 11-1pm
At SRAC, 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

Crafting Clay Tiles and Pendants - Creative fun for all ages

Come learn to work with clay and discover the wonderful world of handmade tiles and pendants. From handprints to complex geometric patterns or sculpted reliefs, create decorate tiles in your own style or following the teacher’s examples. Materials will be provided but you may bring your own stamps or found objects to make impressions in the clay, if you wish. Working with clay is a process in which all ages can participate.

There will be a two week period between the class/creation and pick up after firing process.

Class Fee: $23.00, Instructor: Irene Lawson. Email info@sracenter.org to enroll for this class today!

NEPA Paranormal – Gettysburg Reveal
Saturday, June 26th from 6:30 - 7:30pm
At SRAC, 345 Broad Street, Waverly, NY

The NEPA Paranormal team will be at SRAC to discuss their most active site to date - Gettysburg. Known by many for it's historic value, Gettysburg is gaining new popularity by paranormal groups across the country.

The team will present their findings and also allow two lucky ticket holders at the event to accompany the NEPA team on an upcoming paranormal investigation.

Admission is $6 per adult, $5 for SRAC members and students. Admission includes entrance to the SRAC exhibit hall.