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Night Sky Program
This Friday, June 30, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., the Library will have its first public stargazing evening to introduce everyone to the new telescope. Come join us at the Craig Valley Baptist Church pavilion next to the Field of Dreams for a fun evening. Everyone is welcome!
The Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society donated the telescope to the library recently in keeping with their mission for “the advancement of the understanding and appreciation of astronomy and related sciences among the Society members and the public at large.”
There will be a brief presentation to get us started as dusk arrives. Then, as night falls, volunteers will help us find those night sky treasures. There will be extra telescopes on hand, so with the help of the Baptist Youth Group, everyone can have a turn. Bring your family, bring a friend, but don’t miss an opportunity to better see the beauty that is around us in Craig County. We are fortunate to have especially dark skies in our area so come on out for a night to remember!
The Library telescope is available for groups to check out. If you want to sponsor a stargazing event, please contact the library to work out the details. We are happy to offer this resource to our community.
You can explore the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society website at www.rvas.org.
Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Membership Benefits
- Observe with other members at regular observing sessions held on the weekend nights in which there is no moon.
- Receive the club’s monthly newsletter on-line which describes astronomical happenings in Virginia’s heartland.
- Automatically become a member of the Astronomical League and participate in their many observing programs.
- Astronomy and Sky & Telescope magazine subscription discounts.
- Participate in National Astronomy Day, which is usually held in April or May.
- Attend the RVAS annual picnic in September. If you are a family member, bring the whole family along.
- Enter the RVAS astrophotography contest and win prizes.
- Join other RVAS members in occasional field trips to astronomy related sites.
- Attend meetings of the Virginia Association of Astronomical Societies at substantially reduced rates.
- Meet a great bunch of people!
Dates to remember:
- Friday, June 30. Night Skies Program in conjunction with the Roanoke Valley Astronomical Society. Open to everyone! Location: Pavilion at Craig Valley Baptist Church. Call the CCPL for more info 864-8978.
- Saturday, July 8, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wheels for Kids. Fun for everyone! Craig County Fairgrounds.
- Books and Baseball. Ongoing… Check out a book and your child can enter drawings for free tickets to baseball games!
- Monday, July 10, 6 p.m. Board of Trustees meeting at the library.
