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

From: P T Chambers ^lt;ptchamb_at_No-Spam>
Date: Thu Apr 14 2005 - 13:11:32 MST

Is this star party still on????

There hasnt been much if anything posted about it for a long time.

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Phil Chambers [ptchamb@No-Spam] (S.F. Bay Area - Calif. USA)

On Thu, 3 Mar 2005, Albert wrote:

> Once again, the rangers at Pacheco State Park would like to have a public
> star party. The date is Saturday, April 16.
>
> 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 Thu Apr 14 13:13:01 2005


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