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Here are the AU events scheduled so far for June.  To get the latest information on schedules, or directions, just contact Chuck at 964-8201 or macpuzl@west.net

June 2009 Events

Tuesday, June 2, setup 7:30 PM
Telescope Tuesday at the Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta. We set up in the plaza between Borders and the theater.

 Friday, June 5, 6 PM
Annual AU potluck picnic at the Broder Building at SBMNH, across the creek from Farrand Hall.

Tuesday, June 9, setup 7:30 PM
Telescopes for a Peabody School campout at El Capitan Canyon Resort. The actual site is TBD. Contact Chuck for details.

Wednesday, June 10, setup 7:30 PM
Telescopes for the Biltmore. Contact Chuck for details.

Friday, June 12, setup 8 PM
Telescopes for Refugio Beach State Campground, in the day use parking lot, southwest corner.

Saturday, June 13, 6 PM
Planning meeting in the classroom next to Javier's office at SBMNH. Come plan your club's activities. All are welcome.

Saturday, June 13, 8:30 PM
Monthly Public Star Party, next to Palmer Observatory at SBMNH.

Friday, June 19, setup 8 PM
Monthly Public Telescope Night at Westmont College, just outside Carroll Observatory. See Saturn through the big scope.

Saturday, June 20, setup 8 PM
Telescopes for campers at Cachuma Lake Campground. We set up on the grassy field at Dakota Plains. The Summer Solstice, the official start of summer, is at 10:46 PM.

Wednesday, June 24, setup 8 PM
Telescopes for the children attending the Ocean Futures events at El Capitan Canyon Resort, in the Lower Loop area. Pat and Chuck can't make this event, so we'll need extra volunteers!

Saturday, June 27, setup 8 PM
Telescopes for campers under dark skies at Lopez Lake, up by Arroyo Grande. Contact Chuck if you're planning to camp overnight Friday and/or Saturday.

 

 July 2009 Events

Here are the AU events scheduled so far for July. Events are subject to change, so to get the latest information on schedules, or directions, just contact Chuck at 964-8201 or macpuzl@west.net

Thursday, July 2, setup 7:30 PM
Telescopes for Carpinteria State Beach. Contact Chuck if you can bring a scope, so he can tell Ed Edwards.

Thursday, July 2, setup 7:30 PM
Telescopes for the Bacara Resort, on the Miro Lawn.

Saturday, July 4, setup 7:30 PM
Telescopes for Refugio Beach State Campground, in the day use parking lot, southwest corner.

Tuesday, July 7, setup 7:30 PM
Telescope Tuesday at the Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta. We set up in the plaza between Borders and the theater.

Wednesday, July 8, setup 7:30 PM
Telescopes for the Biltmore. Contact Chuck for details.

Friday, July 10, setup 8 PM
Telescopes for campers at Cachuma Lake Campground. We set up on the grassy field at Dakota Plains.

Saturday, July 11, 6 PM
Planning meeting in the classroom next to Javier's office at SBMNH. Come plan your club's activities. All are welcome.

Saturday, July 11, 8 PM
Monthly Public Star Party, next to Palmer Observatory at SBMNH.

Friday, July 17, setup 7:30 PM
Monthly Public Telescope Night at Westmont College, just outside Carroll Observatory.

Saturday, July 18, setup 8 PM
Telescopes for campers at Cachuma Lake Campground. We set up on the grassy field at Dakota Plains.

Friday, July 24, setup 7:30 PM
Telescopes for Refugio Beach State Campground, in the day use parking lot, southwest corner. Pat and Chuck can't make this event, so we'll need a little extra volunteer turnout. Please come if you can!

 Saturday, August 1, setup 8 PM
Telescopes for campers at Cachuma Lake Campground. We set up on the grassy field at Dakota Plains. Pat and Chuck can't make this event, so we'll need a little extra volunteer turnout. Please come if you can!


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