Re: Reminder: Volunteers needed for Pacheco Star Party, Saturday April 16

From: Bob Jardine ^lt;rljtac_at_No-Spam>
Date: Sun Apr 03 2005 - 12:17:07 MST

Albert,

I can probably be there.

Bob

--- Albert <ahighe@No-Spam> wrote:
> This is a reminder for the public Star Party at Pacheco State Park on
>
> Saturday, April 16. A few people have volunteered, but I'd feel more
> comfortable if we had a couple more scopes. Please let me know if you
> can
> make it. I'm leaving tonight for Australia, so I may not respond to
> your
> e-mails until I get back - two days before the star party.
>
> As many of you know, public attendance at these star parties has been
> light.
> The coordinator, Jennifer, is planning a large advertising campaign
> to
> attract more people this year. The star party will be advertised in
> local
> newspapers and the California State Parks Newsletter. In addition,
> she will
> be sending flyers to over a thousand fourth graders. Finally, she
> will
> advertise the star party at their Wildflower Day, two weeks before.
> We're
> anticipating a healthy turn out.
>
> The official time for the public is from sunset to 11PM. If you would
> like
> to participate, please contact me off list.
>
> For those who don't know where Pacheco is, it is east out of Gilroy,
> at the
> top of Pacheco Pass along HWY 152 (the same turn-off as Dinosaur
> Point).
> Turn right into the parking lot a few hundred yards from HWY 152.
> Anyone
> bringing a telescope for the star party does not have to pay the
> usual fee.
>
> Thanks.
> Albert
>
>
>
Received on Sun Apr 3 12:18:34 2005


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