The Space Launch System (SLS) Artemis II rocket on March 20 completed the four-mile journey from the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Fla. The spacecraft was rolled back to the VAB in late February so NASA engineers could troubleshoot issues identified during the first wet dress rehearsal on Feb. 19.
Guests at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, which Delaware North operates for NASA, can view the rocket on the launch pad from several different spots, including The Gantry at LC-39 attraction, until the launch, which is scheduled for no earlier than April 1.
The visitor complex is currently running two different ticket discount offers for guests visiting through May 24, the Florida Four-Pack and Adult at Kids Rate promotions.
The Boston Bruins hosted their eighth annual Girls Hockey Day, presented by Wasabi Technologies, on March 9 at company-owned TD Garden. The event featured a public skate for participants from the Boston Bruins’ “Girls Learn to Play” program, which helps girls ages 5-10 develop their skills with on-ice instruction and new equipment.
The program has reached new youth hockey players in 14 different locations across New England, including Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.
Delaware North’s procurement team at corporate headquarters in Buffalo on March 17 hosted company supplier Ajinomoto for a presentation of some of its premium frozen food items such as potstickers, fried rice and rolled tacos.
Pictured in the Patina 250 dining room during the presentation (left to right) are Brian Sterner, vice president of food and beverage, Parks and Resorts; Dawn Hedges, director of operational support, Parks and Resorts; Denny Ryan, category analyst; Ryan Leising, supplier relationship manager; Carol Milligan, category manager; and Jon Wilson, director of culinary, Parks and Resorts.