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INEVENTS A ‘SPACETACULAR’ CELEBRATION: DOWNTOWN MARS HOSTS NASA TO COMMEMORATE MARS NEW YEAR Three days of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) fun encouraged families to “reach for the red planet” through the science and technology fields at the Mars New Year Celebration in Downtown Mars. Marking Mars’ 34th year, the event featured entertainment and exhibits, including live interviews and hands on activities with NASA staff, the Carnegie Science Center, the University of Pittsburgh Mobile Lab and much, much more. For more information on upcoming events, visit the Mars Borough website at marsborough.com. PHOTOS AND TEXT BY KATHY RUDOLPH 12 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Mars Area Mayor Greg Hartung