You’re invited to the Exclusive Texas Premiere of the highly anticipated new CG-animated feature film STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS (TM) Sunday, Aug. 10 at Space Center Houston from 6-10pm!

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the First-Ever STAR WARS Animated Feature Film, before it hits theatres on August 15^th! Star Wars:The Clone Wars showcases an entirely new state-of-the-art look and feel to the galaxy far, far away featuring old favorites such as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi, as well as exciting new characters like Anakin’s Padawan learner, Ahsoka Tano!

Tickets to this private event include entrance to Space Center Houston’s STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS exhibit featuring exclusive movie props, models and artifacts from the highly anticipated film, as well as from all of the previous Star Wars films.

Mingle with characters from the Star Wars 501^st Legion and take your place among the first to experience the next generation of the Star Wars Saga!

All proceeds from this event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston, Inc.

Seating is very limited so visit www.spacecenter.org/movie to purchase your tickets today!

*Star Wars:The Clone Wars opens nationwide August 15,2008

Space Center Houston is on tour with our exclusive FREE Summer Roadshow! Don’t miss your chance to meet and mingle with our very own character celebrities, Commander Quest and Star Gazer! Get out your cameras and head to a location near you! Hurry, only 4 weekends left to catch the Roadshow!

SCH Summer Roadshow Tour Schedule

Sat. 7/19/08 SPRING, TX

10am McDonald’s 25222 Interstate 45 The Woodlands, TX 77380

12pm HEB 130 Sawdust Road Spring, TX 77380

2pm CVS 2106 Rayford Road Spring, TX 77386

4pm CVS 5110 Grogans Mill Road Spring, TX 77380

————————————————————————————–

Sat. 7/26/08 WOODLANDS, TX

10am McDonald’s 6730 Woodlands Parkway The Woodlands, TX 77380

12pm HEB 9595 Six Pines Road The Woodlands, TX 77380

2pm CVS 6700 Woodlands Parkway The Woodlands, TX 77382

4pm McDonald’s 4600 Woodlands Parkway The Woodlands, TX 77381

—————————————————————————————

Sat. 8/2/08 HUMBLE, TX

10am McDonald’s 6904 FM 1960 East Humble, TX 77346

12pm HEB 7405 FM 1960 East Humble, TX 77346

2pm Sam’s 9665 FM 1960 Bypass Humble, TX 77338

4pm McDonald’s 4406 Kingwood Kingwood, TX 77339

—————————————————————————————

Sat. 8/9/2008 PASADENA, TX

10am McDonald’s 1300 South Richey Pasadena, TX 77502

12noon HEB 6210 Fairmont Parkway Pasadena, TX 77502

2pm CVS 5610 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77505

4pm McDonald’s 3223 Spencer Highway Pasadena, TX 77504

PRICELESS!!

(below: SCH guests experiencing Star Wars:Clone Wars and Genuine Obi-Wan Kenobi Starfighter on display)

Cartoon Network’s “Get Animated” national tour is coming to town, and you can only find them at Space Center Houston! FREE with your general admission ticket! Get a Discount Ticket here!

On the June 7 event, kids will have the opportunity to engage in physical activities that promote the message of keeping in shape. Activities will include a kickball station, tennis challenge, obstacle course, bicycle course, bowling challenge and limbo competition. All activities will be themed around Cartoon Network’s line-up of original cartoon series including Ben 10: Alien Force, Camp Lazlo, Chowder, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends and My Gym Partner’s a Monkey. Get there early for giveaways! The event is FREE with your general admission ticket to SCH! SAVE $3 ON TICKETS PURCHASED ONLINE HERE!

*Check out the cool Sizzle Reel!

(above: Operations Supervisor Erin Kerry is honored)

Congratulations to Operations Supervisor Erin Kerry, who was recognized for her outstanding achievement of 10 Years of service to Space Center Houston! How is this possible at such a young age? She started out as a costume character at the ripe old age of 17 and journeyed on to a path of success! Read her story:

(above: Erin “clowning” around as a young crew member)

“Well, in all honesty I didn’t know I would be here this long when I first started 10 years ago. I wanted to work somewhere close to home, only on the weekends, and I didn’t want to work at night. . SCH fit the bill – and I was able to work on the weekends, and still have a social life. As I went through college, SCH worked with my school schedule allowing me to come in later, or leave early when needed. I worked in Attractions as a host for 2 years, then cross-trained as a Costume Character. I did a lot of cool Costume Character appearances all over town and out of town sometimes too.

I was promoted to back-up lead in Attractions, where I first became aware that I liked being a leader. After 2 years of that everything took a more serious turn when I took the full-time position of Tram Status Lead in 2002. — Being the leader of the Tram crew was one of the most challenging things I have ever done, but extremely rewarding at the same time. The responsibility of it was so frightening; leading people that were my same age was difficult, but as I became more and more comfortable in my role and learned how to make it work, I started to know that management would be my career path. One of the best memories I have of working in Trams was of several crew members that insistently called me “Skip” – I had no idea why, but I went along with it. Months later someone finally told me that that’s what baseball players call their coach and I was really touched by that. —

I have be working as an Ops Supervisor now for a little over a year, and one of the things I find most enjoyable about my job is being able to have an impact on the guests that visit our Center. It gives me a sense of pride to be able to see the crew members doing their jobs well, and guests enjoying it. Especially when it comes to the Tram Tour, after all, I did spend 5 of my 10 years out there. And I cant help but think that their success comes from some of the rules that I helped make over the years. — But the aspect of my job that is really the most special to me is being able to go see the Space Shuttle launch – what an awesome experience. It’s a dream responsibility so I think I’ll stick around for a few more years. =)”

ERIN ‘SKIP’ KERRY

(above: Anson Brantley and Erin Kerry pose for a team photo during the Award ceremony)

“ Erin has always shown her willingness to take on more responsibility and hold herself accountable to the highest standards. Her achievements and success here at SCH have definitely helped the company continue to move forward and have made her an invaluable employee. I have been very lucky to have her on my team!” Anson Brantley, Operations Manager

Note: Erin not only found a love for her job at SCH, she also found the love of her life! Erin was married last year to fellow Crew Member Patrick! At SCH, we are proud of Erin’s accomplishments in her career and dedication to her team. Come say hello and congrats to Erin at Space Center Houston!

]]> http://www.spacecenter.org/schblog/index.php/3-cheers-for-10-years/feed/ 4