Shop 'N Save S.E.E.D. Program Brings Dinosaurs And Science To 'Life' At Local Elementary Schools

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SHOP 'N SAVE S.E.E.D. PROGRAM BRINGS DINOSAURS AND SCIENCE TO 'LIFE' AT LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Grocer Hosts Over 60 Carnegie Science Center and Museum of Natural Traveling Assemblies

Pittsburgh, Pa – June XX, 2009- The SHOP 'n SAVE "Students Extra Educational Development (S.E.E.D.)" program brought science and history to life for area students by hosting dozens of Carnegie Science Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History assemblies to over 60 elementary schools July through May. The traveling assemblies appeared in schools throughout Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio and were high-energy theatrical productions with hands-on science and educational activities for grades pre-kindergarten through eighth.

The assemblies covered a variety of exciting and educational topics including paleontology, weather, dinosaurs, biodiversity and physics. SHOP 'n SAVE has hosted the S.E.E.D. program for over 20 years, bringing assemblies from The Pittsburgh Zoo, Carnegie Science Center and Carnegie Museum of Natural History to children of all ages. To be eligible to participate in the S.E.E.D. program, students are asked to collect receipts from SHOP 'n SAVE and submit to the school coordinator. Once $250 in receipts for each student attending the assembly is collected, the program can be scheduled.

"Thanks to the S.E.E.D. program, SHOP 'n SAVE has helped educate students for over two decades," said Bill Lipsky, Director of Merchandising from SUPERVALU who supplies the independent Shop 'n Save Group. "We are extremely proud of the program and hope to reach even more students in the years to come."

The Carnegie assemblies reach more than 200,000 students annually with programs that are aligned with National and Pennsylvania State Academic Standards. To participate in future S.E.E.D. programs or for more information, please visit www.shopnsavefood.com/seedintro.aspx

About Carnegie Science Center:
Recipient of the 2003 National Award for Museum Service, Carnegie Science Center inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life. In addition to providing valuable scientific experiences, Carnegie Science Center engages in outreach programs that serve Pittsburgh's diverse community. The Science Center is located on Pittsburgh's North Shore along the banks of the Ohio River and is accessible to persons with disabilities.

About Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh:
Each of the four Carnegie Museums mission is to serve as a catalyst and source of growth and knowledge; offer a home to thinking and inquisitive children and adults; act as a collector, guardian, and interactive presenter of cultural and scientific treasures and ideas; and support the community by attracting visitors and promoting economic development. For more information visit www.CarnegieMuseums.org.

About SHOP 'n SAVE:
There are more than 70 locally and independently owned and operated SHOP 'n SAVE stores in western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and West Virginia. Established in 1968 as one of the nation's first discount grocery stores, SHOP 'n SAVE offers customers everyday low prices on name brand and private label products. For more information, visit www.shopnsavefood.com.