Catawba Science Center
CSC Guild volunteers and community members
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Join the Guild

Help us make the magic happen!

The CSC Guild is a dedicated group of community volunteers who plan, staff, and host the Annual Dinner & Auction fundraiser each spring. Your energy and passion help fund our educational programming and exhibits.

Guild volunteers celebrating at the Annual Fundraiser Gala

Since

1986

What is the Guild?

First held in February 1986, the Guild is a group of dedicated volunteers who help organize, staff, and host the Annual Dinner & Auction fundraiser each spring. While this began as a simple spaghetti dinner, it has now grown into a gala with a dinner, live auction, games, and SO MUCH MORE!

The Guild is crucial in supporting the mission of the Catawba Science Center by aiding in fundraising efforts through community engagement and volunteerism. The Guild creates a theme with matching décor and obtains the donations for the live and online auctions, all of which are original to that year.

Through the Guild's generous support, CSC's largest annual fundraiser continues to provide necessary funding for our educational programming and exhibits.,

How to Join

Interested in Joining?

Meetings are held from September through April each year. If you're interested in joining, reach out to Emily Reeves — we'd love to have you!

Emily Reeves

CSC Development & Membership Coordinator

cscdev@catawbascience.org828.322.8169 x323

Meeting Details

Monthly meeting every second Tuesday
10:00 – 11:00am
Moretz Board Room, 2nd floor of Catawba Science Center's Main Arts & Science Center

Meeting Dates

Please mark your calendars for the following dates

1
September 15th, 2026
2
October 13th, 2026
3
November 10th, 2026
4
December 8th, 2026 — Optional Meeting
5
January 12th, 2027
6
February 9th, 2027
7
March 9th, 2027
8
Friday March 19th, 2027 — Setup for the event!
9
Saturday March 20th, 2027 — Annual Dinner & Auction event!
10
April 13th, 2027 — End of Year Party!

Please RSVP to Emily Reeves

2025–26 Season

Thank You to Our 25–26 Guild Members

Emily Reeves

CSC Development & Membership Coordinator

Lee Bogle

President

Amanda McGuire

Autumn Hight

Blair Scheepers

Brandi Fairchild

Danielle Pardue

Gigi Miller

Jennifer Melon

Jessica Carson

Jordan Magel

Kate Gscheidmeier

Katherine Howell

Kathryn Jones

Megan Johnson

Mitzi Cunningham

Monica Harker

Payton Moore

Rebecca Sellers

Sarah Davis

Guild FAQs

Ready to Get Involved?

Looking for more ways to help financially support Catawba Science Center? Contact the Development Office.

Hours

  • Wed–Sat: 10am–4pm
  • Sun: 1pm–4pm
  • Mon & Tue: Closed
  • Office Hours: Mon – Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm.

Admission

  • Members: FREE
  • Adult (18+): $16
  • Youth (3–17): $14
  • Military/Student/Senior: $14
  • Children 2 & Under: FREE

Location

On the SALT Block

243 Third Avenue NE Hickory, NC 28601

(828) 322-8169

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through the United Arts Fund

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