Located next to the Northwest's only operating commercial nuclear power plant, the center decribes the workings of a nuclear power plant through interactive and informational exhibits and displays.

Highlights include exhibits explaining the atom-splitting and power-generation process, a comparison of nuclear energy with other sources of electric power and an energy generating bicycle. The center is free of charge.

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Location: PO Box 968, 3000 George Washington Way, Richland Washington 99352 Telephone 509-372-5860

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Lighted Boat Parade and Crab Pot Christmas Tree Ilwaco December 5 Holiday tour of homes Gig Harbor December 12 Best of Barrels: Double Header 4D Races Walla Walla February 27 Vashon Island Art Studio Tour Vashon Island December 5 thru December 13 Tidefest Gig Harbor December 5 thru December 6

Other upcoming events include: Festival of Chimes and Lights Port Orchard December 5 Tidefest Gig Harbor December 5 thru December 6 Bed & Breakfast Holiday Open House Peninsula December 12 thru December 13 Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31 Christmas Lighting Festival Leavenworth December 4 thru December 6