ACAC February meeting upcoming this Sunday, 23rd, at the regular time, 7 - 9 p.m., at Wilmot Community Centre on Gillespie Avenue.
Pierre will be chairing the meeting, Michael will be dissecting the March Sky Calendar, John will provide the opportunity for revelation during Open Viewing, Pierre will outline the southern constellations Musca and Crux, John will be providing the Words list as well as denoting the differences between naked eye and camera observing, and there will be a few videos on a variety of topics to round out the schedule.
Betelgeuse farted, but claims it didn't.
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Youth and adults encouraged to joinAGM upcoming! Last chance to get your name listed for executive duty!
Also a reminder for Executive and Committee leads to prep their annual summaries.
E-mail Michael to indicate interest or respond to any questions (source address from one of the recent e-mails sent to club members).
AGM meeting is at standard 7-9 p.m. time period of last Sunday of the month. First hour or so will be devoted to AGM while the second hour will conduct regular club monthly activities.
Reminder to consider 2020 dues as well.
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“Never work with animals or children” the old saying goes. Biologists don't have much choice in the matter, but astronomers might be thought to be safe froAnnual year-end, or Christmas, party - take your pic - on Dec. 15.
Takes the place of the usual monthly meeting, but still 7-9 p.m. Family and/or friends welcome. Oh, bring appetite as well.
The club truncates the regular meeting to the first hour, often suitably themed, and socializes the second hour of the meet.
Of course, if you feed them they will come, so we have lined up sandwiches, a cheese ball and crackers, savoury hors d'ouvres, apple pie & ice cream with sides of instant whipped cream and oysters (no, not on the same plate), several desserts, breads/croissants, liquid refresh (sodas, hot choc, teas, coffees), and several other things not yet finalized (let Michael know ASAP, and please don't go overboard on quantity as that leaves the question of leftovers {or not if the item is reallly tasty}).
Pops, juices, tea, coffee will be supplied by the club, as well as plating, cutlery, drinking gourds, etc.
Please make Friday, Dec. 13, your lucky deadline for claiming a particular submission.
Thanks.
Oh, if there are any intents to contribute socialized activities for the second half, please let us know that as well. Rolly will be offering trivia, Ron and Michael are looking into fun songs and karaoke, there will be at least one challenge or game, but all else will be welcomed as time permits. Rewards for brilliance and enthusiasm will be forthcoming.
Annual year-end, or Christmas, party - take your pic - on Dec. 15.
Takes the place of the usual monthly meeting. Family and/or friends welcome.
The club truncates the regular meeting to the first hour, often suitably themed, and socializes the second hour of the meet.
Of course, if you feed them they will come, so please let Michael know what will be potluck offered (and don't go overboard on quantity as that leaves the question of leftovers {or not if the item is reallly tasty}).
Michael will advise of the options as they are relayed to him.
Pops, juices, tea, coffee will be supplied by the club, as well as plating, cutlery, drinking gourds, etc.
Please make Friday, Dec. 13, your lucky deadline for claiming a particular submission.
Thanks.
Oh, if there are any intents to contribute socialized activities for the second half, please let us know that as well. Rolly will probably do trivia, Michael is looking into fun songs, but all else will be welcomed as time permits.
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Orion Telescopes won a $16.8 million jury verdict.You Betch'a: the 24th is the last Sunday of the Month!
Reminder of the ACAC monthly meeting at the Wilmot Community Centre, on Gillespie off of Water East, from 7-9 pm.
Your chance to learn about or review star classifications, the constellations Cancer and Canis Minor, and other cosmic revelations.
Don't forget, also, that the December meeting will be early, the 15th to be exact, when we will combine a year-end celebration with our regular meeting time slot (family / friends encouraged to attend and add to the festivities).
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The group behind a science and discovery centre for Summerside is optimistic construction will begin next year, even though it has yet to secure funding.