After this summer's movie series at McGuire and Oconee Nuclear Station, thousands of plant neighbors can now say they have had the unique privilege of watching a movie at a nuclear power plant.
The movies are projected on to a large blow-up movie screen, instantly turning the lawn into a perfect outdoor theater, where every movie-goer has a VIP spot. Plant neighbors "come by land and by sea" to participate in the free event at McGuire. Families park their picnics on the lawn and boaters anchor in the EnergyExplorium cove.
Whether attending the McGuire or Oconee movie events, movie-goers enjoyed the movie against a beautiful backdrop. Lakes Keowee and Norman offer storybook sunsets until it gets dark enough for the movie to begin.
This year, both facilities showed the popular movie "Rio," featuring the flight-challenged bird, Blu and his courageous friends. For the second movie, McGuire screened "Megamind," a story about Metro City's favorite villain trying to find his proper place in the world.
Despite the weather's lack of cooperation, hundreds of families attended Oconee's screening of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2."
Each movie screening offers an excellent opportunity for the community to come together and enjoy fellowship with employees. Not only do plant neighbors interact with employees who bring their families to enjoy the event, but also the many volunteers who support each event. Throughout the summer nearly 50 volunteers helped support all four movie events. Without the support of volunteers, none of these events would be possible. They help greet plant neighbors, give out glow-sticks and concessions, drive golf carts and take pictures. They are the event staffs' greatest assets.