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Image above: Flight controllers in the Mission Control Center celebrate the successful conclusion of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission.

Saturday, July 4
City of Houston Freedom Over Texas Festival
The city of Houston will recognize this historic milestone at the Eleanor Tinsley Park from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Visit http://www.houstontx.gov/july4/index.html for more information.

Tuesday, July 7
Voyage to the Moon and Beyond Educator Workshop at Space Center Houston
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 moon landing, Space Center Houston will host 176 teachers in four concurrent training sessions from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Teachers completing the sessions will receive six continuing education credits. The event is $40 per educator, which includes lunch and access to exhibits. To register for the event, visit: http://www.spacecenter.org/TeachersWorkshop.html.

Thursday, July 9
Free Community Night Voyage at Space Center Houston
From 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Space Center Houston will host a free event for the public. Visitors can participate in hands-on activity stations at all of the planets in the Voyage including: Build a Telescope, Make a Moon Rock, Paint a Planet, solar telescope experiences, Saturn V tours with historians, Lunar Vault talks, planetarium shows and more. Visit http://www.spacecenter.org for more information.

Saturday, July 18
Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing
University of Houston-Clear Lake invites your family to relive that special day in July 1969 when man first set foot on the moon. Join UH-Clear Lake for “Fly Me to the Moon: A Community Celebration of the First Lunar Landing” on Saturday, July 18, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., in UHCL’s Alumni Plaza and Liberty Park. Enjoy a 1969 family-style picnic, an outdoor viewing of the first lunar landing on a giant inflatable screen, star gazing with telescopes guided by astronomers, live entertainment, interactive games and activities for all ages, special NASA guests and speakers, space-related giveaways and more. Admission is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call UHCL’s Office of Alumni and Community Relations, 281-283-2021.

Engineering & Development Division Reunion Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11.
From noon to 5 p.m. at the Gilruth Center, a reunion of Engineering & Development Apollo-era veterans will be held. Purchase tickets here. For more information contact Teresa Sullivan at trsullivan905@aol.com. This is not a public event.

Monday, July 20
NASA Night with the Houston Astros
The Houston Astros celebrate 40 years of exploration with NASA Night Special Pricing. Come out and join the celebration as the Astros host the Cardinals. To order tickets, click here.

Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Event at Discovery Green
Houston’s own Discovery Green celebrates Apollo 11 with events from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. NASA’s Driven To Explore mobile exhibit will be on display where visitors can touch three-billion-year-old moon rock brought back aboard Apollo 17. Entertainment will be provided by the El Orbits from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Please stay tuned for more details.

“Telling the Stories of Apollo: A Conversation with Apollo Managers”
Johnson Space Center Teague Auditorium
Johnson Space Center employees will get a private screening of the first two episodes of the six-part Discovery Channel documentary "Moon Machines," along with Apollo-era panelist discussions and audience Q&A. The films will be shown in the Teague Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Please click here for a complete schedule and to register each of these special events.

Employee Events at the Johnson Space Center
Johnson Space Center employees will be able to post their memories of Apollo 11 and thoughts for NASA’s future at the Wish Wall exhibit in Buildings 3 and 11. While you are there, make sure to answer the trivia questions and submit your ballot to win a VIP tour of the Apollo moon rock vault at the boxes located next to the exhibit.

Tuesday, July 21
Employee Events at the Johnson Space Center
The Starport Cafes will host a Hot Dog Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with $.69 specials. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. employees can visit the Apollo moon rock viewing gallery in Building 31.

The Wish Wall exhibit in Buildings 3 and 11 continues where JSC employees can post their memories of Apollo 11 and thoughts for NASA’s future. While you are there, make sure to answer the trivia questions and submit your ballot to win a VIP tour of the Apollo moon rock vault.

Wednesday, July 22
“Telling the Stories of Apollo: A Conversation with Apollo Managers”
Johnson Space Center Teague Auditorium
Johnson Space Center employees will get a private screening of episodes three and four of the six-part Discovery Channel documentary "Moon Machines," along with Apollo-era panelist discussions and audience Q&A. The films will be shown in the Teague Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Please click here for a complete schedule and to register each of these special events.

Employee Events at the Johnson Space Center
Johnson Space Center employees will be able to post their memories of Apollo 11 and thoughts for NASA’s future at the Wish Wall exhibit in Buildings 3 and 11. While you are there, make sure to answer the trivia questions and submit your ballot to win a VIP tour of the Apollo moon rock vault at the boxes located next to the exhibit.

Thursday, July 23
Employee Events at the Johnson Space Center
The Starport Cafes will host an Ice Cream Social from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. where employees can build their own sundaes for $1.69.

Employees can visit the Apollo moon rock viewing gallery in Building 31 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Wish Wall exhibit in Buildings 3 and 11 continues where JSC employees can post their memories of Apollo 11 and thoughts for NASA’s future. While you are there, make sure to answer the trivia questions and submit your ballot to win a VIP tour of the Apollo moon rock vault.

Friday, July 24
Apollo 11 Splashdown Celebration at Space Center Houston
On July 24, JSC and the surrounding community will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11 with a Splashdown Celebration at Space Center Houston. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include a program with speakers from the Apollo era, a hot dog buffet and entertainment. Some Space Center Houston attractions will be open. Friends and family are welcome. Tickets are $11 and are on sale now.

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“Telling the Stories of Apollo: A Conversation with Apollo Managers”
Johnson Space Center Teague Auditorium
Johnson Space Center employees will get a private screening of the final two episodes of the six-part Discovery Channel documentary "Moon Machines," along with Apollo-era panelist discussions and audience Q&A. The films will be shown in the Teague Auditorium from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Please click here for a complete schedule and to register each of these special events.

Employee Events at the Johnson Space Center
Johnson Space Center employees will be able to post their memories of Apollo 11 and thoughts for NASA’s future at the Wish Wall exhibit in Buildings 3 and 11. While you are there, make sure to answer the trivia questions and submit your ballot to win a VIP tour of the Apollo moon rock vault at the boxes located next to the exhibit.

Friday, July 31
Starport's Apollo 40th Coed Softball Tournament at the Gilruth Center
Swing for the stars at Starport's Apollo 40th Coed Softball Tournament on Friday, July 31, starting at 6 p.m. at the Gilruth Center. Registration for the tournament is $275 and includes the registration fee, a meal and two drink tickets. Winners of the tournament will receive a trophy and T-shirts, while the second and third place teams will receive trophies. The Starport Snack Shack, located outside by the softball fields, will also be having its grand opening for you to enjoy all sorts of goodies. Visit the Starport web site to register. http://starport.jsc.nasa.gov/

For questions regarding 40th anniversary activities, please contact Peggy Wooten at 281-483-0700 or peggy.wooten-1@nasa.gov.