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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November
2009 Public Programs:
Weekly Programs
* The Gift Shop hours are the same as the
Visitor Center.
* Schedule is subject to change. Please call 757-824-2298 for
more information.
MONTHLY
PUBLIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
+ Model
Rocket Launch (All Ages) - November 7
A model rocket launch will be held at 1pm on the Visitor Center
grounds. Models of various rockets will be launched. Model
rocketeers are invited to bring their own rockets to launch. The
launch will be canceled if it is raining or winds exceed 18 mph.
+ Planet Trek
(Childrens Program)
- November 14
Take a guided trip through our solar system with
our Science on a Sphere exhibit. The sun and planets will seem
almost within your reach! During th eprogram, participants will
make their own solar system necklace to remember their journey.
+ Light Storms (Childrens Program)
- November 21
It's not magic, it's auroras! The mysteries of auroras's are
revealed in this 30 minute program. Chilren will participate in a
flipbook activity following the presentation. The program begins
at 1pm.
+ NASA Behind the Scenes (Childrens Program) - November 28
Learn about astronaut training, shuttle preparations, and all of the
steps that make it possible to have a launch. Kids will make
their own rocket craft following the presentation. The program
begins at 1pm and lasts 30 minutes.
WEEKLY
PUBLIC PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
+ Puppets in Space
"Puppets in Space," a 10-minute puppet show, will be presented at 11 AM
on Saturdays and Sundays. Puppet astronauts and Sam the monkey
will explore space flight, including the space suit. An 8-minute
version of the film "Astrosmiles" follows the puppet show.
+ Humans in Space
"Humans in Space" is the subject of a 1 PM Sunday program for children
of all ages. The 30-minute program looks at living and working in
space, including a review of the astronauts' culinary delights and
their wardrobe.
+ Space Ace
Young explorers can earn a NASA lithograph and "Space Ace" certificate
by completing an activity sheet during their visit. Ask at the
Front Desk for an activity sheet.
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