Events for Saturday November 7, 2009
Runway to the Stars
November 7
6PM - 11PM
The Arizona Aerospaces annual fundraiser gala, Runway to the Stars, is being held Saturday, November 7, 2009. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:00 PM followed by the dinner program and dancing at 7:00 PM. Music for the evening will be provided by The Harry James Big Band directed by Fred Radke. Tickets are $175.00 per person ($125.00 per person of the total amount is tax deductible).
Contact: Meghan Hobrock - 520.618.4818
Email: mhobrock@pimaair.org
Other Upcoming Events
Runway to the Stars
November 7
6PM - 11PM
The Arizona Aerospaces annual fundraiser gala, Runway to the Stars, is being held Saturday, November 7, 2009. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:00 PM followed by the dinner program and dancing at 7:00 PM. Music for the evening will be provided by The Harry James Big Band directed by Fred Radke. Tickets are $175.00 per person ($125.00 per person of the total amount is tax deductible).
Contact: Meghan Hobrock - 520.618.4818
Email: mhobrock@pimaair.org
Tucson Radio Control Club Model Airplane Event
November 14
9AM - 4:30PM
The Tucson Radio Control Club will be showing off there radio controled aircraft, show a video of the planes flying and give visitors an opportunity to make their own model airplane.
Open to all visitors in Hangar 4.
Contact: Mina Stafford
Email: mstafford@pimaair.org
New Volunteer Orientation
November 14
9:30AM - 10:30AM
We hold free orientation sessions at the Pima Air & Space museum every second Saturday of th month. Orientation gives you an overview of the Foundation's volunteer program and how you can participate.
Simply be in the Pima Air & Space Museum admissions area at 9:30am, a staff memeber will meet you there and brief you on the orientation. Please park in the visitor parking lot.
After the orientation briefing, you are encouraged to begin the self-guided portion of your orientation.
Take a look at the volunteer opportunities listed on our Volunteer page. If you think you might enjoy serving on one of our teams, then join us at the next orientation.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us.
Contact: Mina Stafford
Email: mstafford@pimaair.org
Tucson Radio Control Club Model Airplane Event
November 15
9AM - 2PM
The Tucson Radio Control Club will be showing off there radio controled aircraft, show a video of the planes flying and give visitors an opportunity to make their own model airplane.
Open to all visitors in Hangar 4.
Contact: Mina Stafford
Email: mstafford@pimaair.org
Volunteer Presentation Series
November 21
10AM - 11AM
Tom Bohan describes the mission of Forward Air Controlers and OV-10s in Laos.
Contact: Mina Stafford
Email: mstafford@pimaair.org
Santa Claus Breakfast
December 5
9AM - 12PM
On Saturday Morning December 5th Santa will fly In to The Pima Air & Space Museum to enjoy breakfast with our young guests. The doors will open at 9:00AM. Santa will arrive by helicopter on the museum grounds at 10:AM. Pictures with Santa will be available for purchase and children will be able to enjoy special holiday activities while waiting for Santa to arrive. You may bring your own camera to snap photos.
Santa's Breakfast Menu
Scrambled Eggs with Cheese
Bacon and Sausage
Breakfast Pastries
Orange Juice, Hot Chocolate, Coffee
Non-member Price:
$18.00 Adults
$12.00 Kids 4-12
$5.00 Kids 3 and under
AAF Member Price:
$16.00 Adults
$10.00 Kids 4-12
$4.00 Kids 3 and under
Contact Leslie Hannegan for mor information or to order tickets. 618-4850
Contact: Leslie Hannegan, 618-4850
New Volunteer Orientation
December 12
9:30AM - 10:30AM
We hold free orientation sessions at the Pima Air & Space museum every second Saturday of th month. Orientation gives you an overview of the Foundation's volunteer program and how you can participate.
Simply be in the Pima Air & Space Museum admissions area at 9:30am, a staff memeber will meet you there and brief you on the orientation. Please park in the visitor parking lot.
After the orientation briefing, you are encouraged to begin the self-guided portion of your orientation.
Take a look at the volunteer opportunities listed on our Volunteer page. If you think you might enjoy serving on one of our teams, then join us at the next orientation.
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us.
Contact: Mina Stafford
Email: mstafford@pimaair.org
Volunteer Presentation Series
December 19
10AM - 11AM
Celebrating the Wright Brother's First Flight Dennis Hull presents the history and achievements of the Wright Brothers
Contact: Mina Stafford
Email: mstafford@pimaair.org
Special Exhibit - NASA Driven To Explore
January 9 - 11
9AM - 5PM
The NASA Johnson Space Center Driven to Explore exhibit is a multimedia experience showcasing the Shuttle Program, the progress of the International Space Station and benefits of space exploration leading into NASA’s next major program, Constellation. During a self guided tour you will see breathtaking imagery and state-of-the-art models of the Constellation Program’s next-generation launch vehicles and human spacecraft destined for use to explore the moon and beyond.
As part of this unique exploration experience, visitors will learn why NASA is going back to the moon and how and what astronauts plan to do while there. Plus, visitors will have the unique opportunity to touch a 3 billion-year-old moon rock brought back aboard Apollo 17. The moon rock is the centerpiece of the exhibit and is one of only seven lunar samples in the world made available for the public to touch and feel.
Contact: John Lundquist
Email: info@pimaair.org