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Season's Greetings
RiverQuest Feature
RiverQuest Programs
RiverQuestion of the Month
 
December 2009
 
 
Season's Greetings from RiverQuest

The staff and crew of RiverQuest wish you and yours a joyous holiday season and a happy, healthy new year.

Merry Christmas ~ Happy Hanukkah ~ Happy New Year

 
 

DonateNow - ONLINE
Make a secure donation online through DonateNow, powered by groundspring.org. Just click on the link to the left and you'll be redirected to our donation page where you can make a tax-deductible contribution of any size.
 

OTHER WAYS TO GIVE

Educational Improvement Tax Credit

RiverQuest is eligible to receive contributions from approved businesses under the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. Businesses can receive a tax credit of up to 90% of their contribution.

Buy a Plank Campaign

Support RiverQuest with a tax-deductible contribution and receive a Plank Certificate and recognition on our onboard donor signage.

United Way Designation

Designate your United Way contribution to RiverQuest by using code #885180.

Education Group Tours & Charters

Proceeds from these special tours benefit RiverQuest School Programs.

 

School Sponsorship

Direct your contribution to help offset fees and program costs for specific schools or districts.

Program Sponsorship

Sponsor education programs that explore environmental science, ecology, sustainability and green science, regional history and more. Programs serve Pre-K through adult.

Vessel Explorer Naming Opportunties

Extensive opportunities for named gifts: Classrooms, Interpretive signage, and much more.

Public Programs & Special Events Sponsorship

Support RiverQuest public programs and holiday themed events throughout the year.

Gifts of securities, tribute gifts, planned gifts or bequest gifts, in-kind gifts and grants from private and corporate foundations are all accepted.

>For more information, click here or contact Shayna Pitt at 412-231-2712 x 22.

 
 
 
DON'T MISS THIS: Amazing Private Charter Deals for the New Year

Book a RiverQuest charter for 2010 -- for a spring charter date up through June 30.  Charters booked and paid in full by Tuesday, December 15 qualify for deep discounts! 
 
 
 
 
Students Programs & Teacher Workshop Days

Great dates for school programs are available in late March, April, and early June. Environmental Science teacher workshop days are scheduled for March 23 & 27, 2010.

> Click here for more information: RQ School Programs
 
 
 

Last time we asked:  Brooklyn Bridge. Ferris Wheels. What's

the Pittsburgh connection?

The Answer: Brilliant Pittsburgh inventors, of course!

Get the whole story by clicking here.

This month's Question:

Holidays in Pittsburgh bring a grand assortment of musical and cultural events, from the Pittsburgh Symphony to the Civic Light Opera, from Light Up Night to First Night Pittsburgh. 

One special Pittsburgh institution with a unique sound all its own was founded in 1981 and named for Pittsburgh's most influential geograpic feature.  What group is it?

Think you know the answer?  Click here to find out!

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