"Manual Science" First Friday: Scientific Crochet May 1, 2009

CHF, the Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, (215) 925-2222. Monthly First Friday “Manual Science” event enables attendees to spin a “yarn” or two about science—in crochet form. (Hooks and yarn provided.) Learn about hyperbolic curves and single-celled organisms and how scientists use models to visualize the molecular world. Permanent exhibit Making Modernity and traveling exhibit sLowlife will both be open. First Friday event May 1, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. For more information: www.chemheritage.org. Museum hours: Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; First Fridays 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Free admission.

Official Website: http://chemheritage.org