Full day of rockets at space center

DOWNEY - The Columbia Memorial Space Center will host a full-day of rocket competitions Saturday starting at 9:45 a.m.There will be four separate rocket competitions, with prizes awarded to the winners. Visitors can view the competition from outside the space center at no charge. The event will also include rocket-themed workshops and presentations, a rocket-building station, rocket "Jeopardy," and a coloring contest for kids. Food will be provided by the Space Shuttle Cafe and Jamba Juice. For more information, call (562) 231-1200 or go online to columbiaspacescience.org.

********** Published: July 28, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 15