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COMMUNITY SERVICES/EXHIBITS  
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN - GROUP PICTURE
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
Come Meet History: The Legendary Tuskegee Airmen! The Tuskegee Airmen exhibit will be just one of the exciting exhibits at this year's picnic. Meet the fighter pilots of P-51 Mustangs who escorted bomber planes in over 200 missions and "never lost a bomber to enemy fighters."
TUSKEGEE AIRMEN
Hear their amazing combat experiences, receive autographs, view personal photos and videos. Please thank them for keeping America "the Land of the Free and the Home of Brave." For more information, please contact Michelle Amos at 867-6681. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
http://www.tuskegeeairmen.org/
KSC FITNESS CENTER KSC FITNESS CENTER
Our Mission Statement: To provide all Spaceport Employees the opportunity to become more active and healthy by welcoming each person each day into our facilities, and staying focused in order to be present when our customers and team members most need us. The KSC Fitness Centers and their programs are free to all badged Spaceport employees. http://fitness.ksc.nasa.gov/
 
MASSAGE THERAPY MASSAGE THERAPY
Chair Massage is designed to ease tension and relax muscles and provide you with better circulation. When receiving chair massage the person is sitting in a specialized massage chair made for this type of massage, it is extremely comfortable and safe. The massage that will be given at the picnic will be a stress buster and will last for 5-10 minutes and you will have the neck, shoulders, mid-back and lower back massaged. The massages will also be FREE. Enjoy!
MAGIC DOVE MAGIC SHOP MAGIC DOVE MAGIC SHOP
The Magic Dove Magic Shop is located in beautiful Cocoa Village and is run by Dr. Dan Ezell, fondly called “Dr. Dan the Magic Man” by his friends. Dr. Dan Ezell, university professor in special education, started this magic business to provide a clean safe place for children and adults to purchase magic tricks. He has performed in educational settings for over 25 years. This magical extravaganza contains magical classics which may include effects with rope, cards, color changing silks, bunny silks, magic cups and balls, and magic bags and boxes. Dr. Dan’s unique and clever routines will always provide a twist you don’t expect!
 
1938 FORD FIRE TRUCK 1938 FORD FIRE TRUCK - BILL PERDUE, MERRITT ISLAND
1938 Ford Fire Truck - Darley Body, 500 gallon/minute pump.
Originally from Conway, Pennsylvania, Fully operational.
Owner:  Bill Perdue, Merritt Island, Florida
 
CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE PARK SERVICE CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE PARK SERVICE
Situated on a barrier island along Florida's east coast, inviting park highlights include pristine, undeveloped beach, dunes and lagoon offering sanctuary to an abundant blend of plants and animals. Year-round recreation includes fishing, boating, canoeing, surfing, sunbathing, swimming, hiking, camping, nature and historical trails. http://www.nps.gov/cana
KSC BARRACUDAS SKIN AND SCUBA DIVING CLUB KSC BARRACUDAS
The Kennedy Space Center Skin and SCUBA Diving Club, Inc., a.k.a. the KSC Barracudas, is an organization dedicated to “… the mutual recreation and pleasure of skin and SCUBA diving”. Established in 1969, the Barracudas have a tradition of providing safe and affordable diving and dive-related activities to KSC area divers. Our dive trips range from South Florida and the Keys to the Bahamas to Mexico and throughout the Caribbean. To learn more about us, please visit our website at http://kscbarracudas.org.
KARS CERAMICS, ARTS & CRAFTS KSC CERAMIC CLUB
KARS Ceramic Club, The Best Kept Secret at KSC!
The Ceramic club here at KARS park can teach you how to pour a mold, clean and fire an item and make some beautiful things. We offer members the opportunity to have some good companionship, and to learn some new techniques. We have over 1500 molds to choose from, offer instructions for completion and will teach you how to make beautiful professional looking projects for gifts or family members. Once you become a member, you can come out to the club 7 days a week, and spend the whole day there. We have a wonderful facility complete with microwave and refrigerator, so you can bring your lunch and stay for several hours. Our facility is open and we would love to show you around, and demonstrate how to do it!!! http://tropicalceramics.com/kars/
NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY-FLORIDA SPACE COAST CHAPTER NATIONAL SPACE SOCIETY-FLORIDA SPACE COAST CHAPTER
The National Space Society (NSS) is an independent, educational, grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation of a spacefaring civilization. Founded as the National Space Institute (1974) and L5 Society (1975), which merged to form NSS in 1987, NSS is widely acknowledged as the preeminent citizen's voice on space. NSS counts thousands of members and over 50 chapters in the United States and around the world. http://www.nssflorida.org/
 
 
SPACEPAINTINGS SPACEPAINTINGS
Spacepaintings.com is the largest spray paint air community on the net. Here you will find original spray paint art, instructional videos, and painting supplies sold by Artist Brandon McConnell.
http://www.spacepaintings.com

OTHER COMMUNITY DEMOS/CLUBS EXHIBITORS WILL BE:

  • Disc Golf Demonstration
  • Eagle Sport Aviation Club
  • KSC SGS Firemen
  • NASA Helicopter
  • National Space Club
  • Spaceport Rocketry Association
  • U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
 
Community Services/Exhibits Contact Information
Karim Hourani - 867-7234
Coleen Taylor - 861-2070
 
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