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Join Second Lady Usha Vance as She Reads to Children at NASA Johnson

As part of her Summer Reading Challenge, Second Lady Usha Vance will host an event for children in grades K-8 on Monday, Aug. 4, at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. Media are invited.

NASA astronaut Suni Williams will join Ms. Vance to read a space-related book to children and participate in other space-related activities.

Live coverage of the reading will stream about 2:45 p.m. EDT on NASA+. Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media.

U.S. media interested in participating in this event must RSVP to NASA Press Secretary Bethany Stevens at: bethany.c.stevens@nasa.gov, as well as Office of the Second Lady Communications Director Nicole Reeves at: nicole.e.reeves@ovp.eop.gov. Requests must be made no later than 1 p.m. EDT on Thursday, July 31. Confirmed media will receive additional details from NASA. The agency’s media accreditation policy is online.

Through her reading challenge, the Second Lady is encouraging youth to seek adventure, imagination, and discovery between the pages of a book. Students interested in participating in the challenge must read 12 books by Friday, Sept. 5. Additional details, including where to download a reading log, and how to submit it to the White House, are available online.

As part of NASA’s Artemis campaign, the agency will send astronauts to the Moon to prepare for future human exploration of Mars, inspiring Golden Age explorers, and ensuring the United States continues to lead in space exploration and discovery.

Learn more about NASA missions online at:

https://www.nasa.gov

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Bethany Stevens / Cheryl Warner
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1600
bethany.c.stevens@nasa.gov / cheryl.m.warner@nasa.gov

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Ames Exchange Lodging Info

On-Site Lodging at Ames

The Exchange at Ames operates a variety of lodging options, right on center.

If you’re visiting Ames for an extended period, you’ll need lodging that’s in the area, and affordable. This article will go over the lodging options that we have on-center.

Who May Stay?
Personnel in the following categories are considered eligible:

• APPEL course participants
• ARC college student program participants
• TDY visitors to NASA or other federal agencies on official orders
• Visiting university faculty, post-doctoral students (to NASA only)
• Visitors to ARC or other federal agency on-site contractors to conduct NASA or resident agency related business
• Active duty or reserve-on-active-duty military with orders
• ARC employees conducting business facilitated by overnight accommodation (e.g. ongoing experiment, major conference)
• ARC employees for their personal convenience
• NASA and military service retirees
• Accompanying family members of the above
• NRP Tenants and their guests (foreign nationals must be cleared through security prior to NRP and lodge access)

Making A Reservation

Please contact the front desk for all inquiries.

Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm

Phone: (650) 604-8100

Email:  info@nasalodge.com

Check-In: 3:00 PM   (Contactless check-in is available after business hours.)
Check-Out: 11:00 AM

All reservations require an email address and a cell phone number. Credit card information is required prior to check-in by calling the front desk. Cancellations or changes must be done at least 24 hours prior to check-in via email at info@nasalodge.com or calling the front desk at (650) 604-8100. If you fail to cancel your reservation, you will be charged for one night’s stay.

Building 19 Premium King Room

• 24 Remodeled Modern Rooms
• Luxurious Restroom with Walk-in Shower & Towel Warmers
• Central A/C & Heating
• Spacious Closet Space
• Work Desk Space
• Mini Refrigerator with Freezer
• Flat Screen TV with Full DirecTV Access Including HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, Etc.
• In-Room Safe
• Complimentary Coffee & Bottled Water
• Iron & Ironing Board
• Robust Power Outlets USB-A & USB-C
• Dimmable Lighting
• Keyless RFID Entry
• NASA-Connect Accessible
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Breakfast

Building 19- Standard Queen Room

• 20 Remodeled Queen Rooms
• A/C Window Unit
• Heater Unit
• Work Desk Space
• Private Bathroom
• Mini Refrigerator with freezer
• Flatscreen TV
• In-Room Safe
• Iron & Iron Board
• NASA-Connect Accessible
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Breakfast

Buildings 583 A & B Dorms

• Queen & Twin Size Bed Options
• Work Desk Space
• Private Restroom
• Microwave
• Refrigerator with Freezer (Size varies)
• Access Communal Kitchen
• NASA-Connect Accessible
• Flatscreen TV Available in Select Rooms

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Kenny Contreras

Silicon Valley Event Center – Parking Information

Where to Park at the Event Center

We have event spaces in multiple buildings. See below for details.

At the main Event Center in building 3, at the front of the building (East side) there is a large lot with standard and accessible spaces. This is the best place to park as it affords the easiest access to the entry doors, which have an ADA accessible ramp. At the rear of the building, there is a secondary large over-flow lot. As this is on the back side of the building, you will need to walk all the way around to enter through the main entrance, or make arrangements to enter through the ADA accessible doors at the rear of the building.

Inside the NASA security fence, at building N232 and the N201 Syverston Auditorium, there is very little parking available and it is first-come first-serve. We highly recommend walking or carpooling to these locations if you are attending an event in either of them

Please keep in mind that if you are driving in, the driver will need a valid, RealID, drivers license. In addition, everyone in the car must have a valid form of ID; Government issued RealID, valid passport, or other form of accepted identification.

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NASA Silicon Valley Event Center – Calendar of Events

Upcoming Events for the Public

Check below for upcoming events that are open to the public being held at the Event Center

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Kenny Contreras

Visiting the NASA Silicon Valley Event Center

Visiting the Event Center

Due to the nature of being a NASA facility, there are some special considerations that must be taken into account.

Traveling To & From
The Event Center is located on the publicly accessible side of the Ames campus. If you plan to arrive via ride share, please be aware that the vehicle and driver must have a valid RealID Drivers License and vehicle registration documents. All passengers will need valid ID as well.

U.S. Citizens must show a valid, officially-issued RealID at the NASA Research Park gate to enter onto the NASA Research Park, where the SVEC is located.
All Foreign Nationals must go through NASA badging procedures to attend meetings at the SVEC.

NASA Transfer Technology and Export Control
If you are having NASA speakers and Non-NASA attendees, your speakers must clear the information with the “NASA” Export Control Office.

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Kenny Contreras