Space Coast Lightfest

When

November 24, 2009 through December 27, 2009

6-9 nightly Sunday – Thursday, 6-10 nightly on Fridays, Saturdays & Holidays

What

Established by the Eau Gallie Rotary Club, the Space Coast Lightfest is a holiday themed drive-through event held at Wickham Park. It is a family oriented celebration featuring shimmering lights and dazzling animated displays (drawing over 15,000 vehicles annually).

Where

Located at Wickham Park — 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, Florida 32935 — (321) 728-0512

Honor America is sponsoring a Veteran’s Day Parade at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11. Walk, March, or Drive, all are welcomed in this opportunity to salute and honor our Veterans and those currently fighting abroad.

Applications are now available and participation is free. Applications can be obtained from Honor America’s Office at 1601 Oak Street, Melbourne. Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

-9 a.m. Line-up for parade is between the railroad overpass at Melbourne venue near Melbourne Court and Manatee Park.

-10 a.m. Parade Starts: Parade route is from Melbourne Ave. to Melbourne Ct. - Melbourne Ct. to New Haven Ave. - West on New Haven Ave. through downtown to Oak Street. - North on Oak St. to the Liberty Bell Memorial Museum. Parade ends at entrance to the Museum.

-Visit Honor America’s web site for additional information.

-Ticket Web Link: http://www.honoramerica.org.

-Contact: Honor America, Inc. at (321) 727-1776.

Save Space is a movement started by people on the Space Coast to raise the awareness of the nation, the President, and other elected officials: Space needs to be a priority for America.

As the clock ticks toward the end of the Space Shuttle program, as the President and his advisors review the Augustine Commission recommendations, as Florida’s economic engine falters. it is imperative that we make our voices heard by writing letters to the President: Save Our Space Program!

America’s leadership in space exploration is vital. As other countries make investments in space, inspire more youth to study engineering and science, and gain economic and security advantages, the United States falters. Less than one percent of the federal budget is devoted to NASA, an agency focused on exploration, science, and new technologies.

Satellite communications, microwaves, cellular phones, miniaturized computers, pacemakers, kidney dialysis, scratch-resistant lenses, medical and sports technology, adjustable smoke detectors, cordless tools, and water filters are just a few examples of the advances that have occurred through NASA space research. Not to mention the entrepreneurs, jobs, and commercial aspects of many space research spin-offs.

Don’t let America’s leadership in space be lost because you didn’t speak up. Let President Barack Obama know that Floridians, in fact, all Americans, care about our security, our economic competitiveness, and our space program.

Goal: 500,000 letters by October 31. Join the cause today.

Information Courtesy of www.SaveSpace.us

Join us this October for Brevard Zoo’s annual Halloween bash presented by Bright House Networks. Visit us 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. nightly Friday-Sunday, Oct. 16-18 and Oct. 23-25, as well as Friday, October 30, for lots of tricks & treats. Last admission each night is 8 pm. Activities include a haunted trail that is recommended for children 10 & older. Storvandre Variety Caravan will perform nightly on the main stage. This theatrical group will inspire and entertain guests with a variety of specialty acts. New this year is Ooz Draverb, a carnival-like play area for the little ones. The Zoo’s family fun event features a costume contest, witch’s den & trick-or-treating at more than 25 treat stations. Tickets available at Brevard Zoo & any National City Bank. The 1st weekend, admission will be $8/person. The 2nd weekend and Oct. 30, admission will be $10/person. Zoo members receive $1 off on admission. Children under 2 are FREE. Admission price is all-inclusive.

Click here for more information.

With 30 days to launch, Shuttle Managers are targeting Wednesday to move space shuttle Atlantis to Launch Pad 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The STS-129 astronauts wrapped up their week at Johnson Space Center by completing two-days of equipment reviews related to the items they will use during their mission.

Launch of Atlantis on the STS-129 mission is targeted for 4:04 p.m. EST

Click here to keep up-to-date with the Shuttle Atlantis!