BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Contact Plus Corporation//NONSGML Web Cal Plus //EN TZ:EST VERSION:1.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20080405 DURATION:P1D PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC SUMMARY:WASI Members Observing - Sunset TRANSP:0 UID:080327887521110238206977345219 LOCATION:Bear Branch Nature Center - 300 John Owings Road, Westminster, Maryland DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:These observing sessions are intended for members. We try to limit public participation so members can get in some quality observing. =0D=0A= Begins at Sunset. =0D=0A= Warning: This event may conflict with scheduled activities at the nature center. Those activities always have priority. This means that the parking lot lights may be on for a period of time during the the evening. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080409T233000Z DTEND:20080409T233000Z PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC SUMMARY:WASI Monthly Meeting TRANSP:0 UID:080327040617872485825939505183 LOCATION:Bear Branch Nature Center - 300 John Owings Road, Westminster, Maryland DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Come join us for a night of events and information about amature astronomy. Find out what the club is doing and enjoy a guest speaker.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Check out our home page for specifics on the speaker and topics.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Meetings are always open to the public!=0D=0A= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080412T140000Z DTEND:20080412T140000Z PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC SUMMARY:Astronomy Day at the National Air and Space Museum-Udvar Hazy Center TRANSP:0 UID:080331674582980384546461456809 URL:http://www.nasm.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy LOCATION:Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 14390 Air & Space Museum Pkwy - Chantilly, VA 20151 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:It’s that time to plan for our annual telescopes family day at the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Ctr. According to our expert Curator, Dr. David DeVorkin, this year will mark the 400th anniversary of the invention of the telescope. So that will be the theme and title of this year’s family day. The family day program would be from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and include an opportunity to talk with our expert Curatorial staff (Dr. David DeVorkin from our Space History Dept. has already confirmed his participation), hands-on activities and story time for our younger visitors with their adult companions. =0D=0A= Exit at Air and Space Museum Parkway and follow the signs to the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. =0D=0A= Here is a link to the museum:=0D=0A= http://www.nasm.si.edu/museum/udvarhazy. =0D=0A= Contact Skip Bird For more information. mailto:wasi_officers@yahoogroups.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080412T233000Z DTEND:20080412T233000Z PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC SUMMARY:WASI Planetarium Show and Star Party - Bear Branch TRANSP:0 UID:080327324839238733922677232896 LOCATION:Bear Branch Nature Center - 300 John Owings Road, Westminster, Maryland DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Planetarium shows begin at 7:30 with a second show at 8:30 if demand warrants.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Cost is $1 for members of Bear Branch or $2 for non-members.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Please call (410-848-2517) in advance to reserve your seat. =0D=0A= =0D=0A= Telescope observing is weather dependent.=0D=0A= =0D=0A= Come one come all come see and hear exotic tales about astronomy, journey thru our galaxy (if time permits). Afterwards take a look through our telescopes and see live (well almost live due to the delay of the speed of light) what was talked about inside. Time machines provided by the Westminster Astronomical Society.=0D=0A= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080413T000000Z DTEND:20080413T000000Z PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC SUMMARY:WASI - Soldiers Delight Monthly Program and Observing TRANSP:0 UID:080327326365712957758734893433 URL:http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/soldiers.html LOCATION:Soldiers Delight Nature Center - 5100 Deer Park Road - Owings Mills, MD 21117 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Headline: Saturn and Mars are at it Again, Moon tries to break up Fight. All programs are Rain or Shine. Time machines will be provided by the Westminster Astronomy Club. April highlight: A journey of exploration from close to far; the Moon, Mars and Saturn.=0D=0A= END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20080421T223000Z DTEND:20080421T223000Z PRIORITY:0 CLASS:PUBLIC SUMMARY:CCPL-Eldersburg Branch-Aha Science: Make a Telescope! TRANSP:0 UID:080331784972987872461043562702 URL:http://library.carr.org/about/branches/elc.asp LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library - Eldersburg Branch - 6400 W. Hemlock Dr. #1 Sykesville, MD 21784 DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Telescopes will be set up outside for observing. =0D=0A= Build a simple telescope and learn how to use it to make observations about our solar system. All materials provided. =0D=0A= Registration for this program begins 4/7/2008. =0D=0A= http://library.carr.org/about/branches/elc.asp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR