UPCOMING P.A.S. EVENTS:

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Downloadable Upcoming Events list

W H Y   R S V P ?

Doing so lets us know that someone plans to attend either as a telescope operator or as a participant to view through our telescopes. If no one responds to our request for participation, the event may be canceled due to lack of interest. This does not commit you to the event it only helps us gage interest and to contact you if the event is cancelled.  So RSVP for any and all events you think you'd like to participate in and leave us your email address or a phone # we can reach you at prior to the event.  
*** If you don't RSVP  we have no idea you plan to join us. ***
As always, if in doubt contact an officer before you head out!
We list cancellations when they occur here (if possible, but not always) in the location it will be in bold red lettering.  We also contact all who have told us they were coming by email to cancel or by phone if they don't have email.  
Please allow at least 48 hours prior to an event for us to receive your emailed RSVP,
otherwise call to be sure we know you are coming.
If there is no email address listed to RSVP to, then RSVP to Terri Finch, she will see that the correct person gets it.   
~*~   M A Y   ~*~
 Date:Time:Location:Event:
 
May 1
Thursday		7 pm
to
9:30 pm		 Paradise Valley Comm. College
18401 N. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ  85032
Union Hills and 32nd St.
Library		 PAS General Meeting
Kevin Mullins, United States Geological Survey, "Exploration Rover"
 
May 3
Saturday		Sundown
to ? 		 Two Trees Observing Site
See Sirius Lookers web site for more info, directions and map.


Link to Two Trees Map is on our Maps Page


  PAS Deep Sky Star Party
RSVP with Barbara Hartman to attend.  We are guests at this site so no white light of any kind.   If you arrive after dark drive by parking lights only (but please get there before dark) and turn off your vehicles dome light.  If you plan to leave early, park so that you will not disturb other participants.  You are responsible for all persons in your party, be sure they know the rules too.  You need a Red Rock Pass to use the site ($5.00 per day, remember midnight becomes the next day, so you will need one for Saturday and Sunday, or $20.00 for the whole year) see Sirius Lookers web site! Some of us are camping out.  Bring some snacks and drinks, warm clothes and let's have fun!
* Weather Permitting * 
May 3
Saturday		6 pm
to
10 pm		Paradise Valley Park
40th and Union Hills Rd.
Phoenix, AZ  85032
PAS Public Meteor Shower Party
*** Volunteers Needed ***
RSVP with Terri Finch to attend or to help out.
* Weather Permitting * 
May 8
Thursday
CANCELED		6 pm
to
10 pm		Paradise Valley Comm. College
18401 N. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ  85032
Union Hills and 32nd St.
Near the telescope deck behind room G147
 CANCELED
PAS/PVCC Public Star Party
*** Volunteers Needed ***
RSVP with Terri Finch to attend or to help out.
 * Weather Permitting *
May 9
Friday		5 pm
to
9:30 pm		 North Mountain Park Visitor Center
Astronomy Day
*** Volunteers Needed ***
RSVP with Terri Finch to attend or to help out.
* Weather Permitting *
May 9
Friday		 6:30 pm
to
9 pm		Cub Scout Star Party
317 E Glenn Dr
Phoenix, AZ  85020		 Cub Scout Star Party
*** Volunteers Needed ***
RSVP with Rod Sutter to attend or to help out.
* Weather Permitting *
May 10
Saturday		   No Event
ATTENTION:
 Misprint in Arizona Republic dated 5/10/08. Astronomy Day Event at North Mountain took place on 5/9/08
May 13
Tuesday
CANCELED		 6:30 pm
to
9 pm		 Chaparral High School
6935 E Gold Dust
Scottsdale, AZ  85253
CANCELED
Chaparral H.S. Star Party
*** Volunteers Needed ***
RSVP with Rod Sutter to attend or to help out.
* Weather Permitting *
May 14
Wednesday		 6:30 pm
to
9 pm		 Chaparral High School
6935 E Gold Dust
Scottsdale, AZ  85253		 Chaparral H.S. Star Party
*** Volunteers Needed ***
RSVP with Terri Finch to attend or to help out.
* Weather Permitting *
May 22
Thursday		 7 pm
to
10 pm		Bookman's Back room
8034 North 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021-5101		 PAS Officer's Meeting
Officers Attending: Rod, Terri, Don, Mike & Chris
* PAS Officers only please *
May 23
Friday		 6:30 pm
to
9 pm		 Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School
9401 W Garfield St
Tolleson, AZ  85353		 P.H. Gonzales Elementary School Star Party
*** Volunteers Needed ***
RSVP with Rod Sutter to attend or to help out.
* Weather Permitting *
May 25
Sunday		3 pm
to
6 pm		 Bookman's Back room
8034 North 19th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021-5101		 PAS Telescope Accessories Workshop
This month's topic is yet to be determined
Special Guest Speaker: Leah Sapir
Topic: What Can We See In A Telescope
Presentation begins at 4pm.
 RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE
Meet at Bookman's in the back room.   Handouts & Catalogs will be provided to those who RSVP. This is an open discussion Show n Tell n Share.  Best info is usually shared at the beginning of workshop.  Everyone is welcome!  Bring your questions & a friend.
R.S.V.P. is required by email to Terri Finch or by phone at 602-561-5398 (by Noon day before) to attend.
May 29
Thursday		7 pm
to
10 pm 		 Paradise Valley Comm. College
18401 N. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ  85032
Union Hills and 32nd St.
Room G-147		 PAS Meeting of the Minds
No children please (business meeting)
 
May 31
Saturday		Sundown
to
Moonrise		  High Desert Park
Jacie Lane
Black Canyon City, AZ  85324		 PAS 3rd Quarter Moon Star Party
All are Welcome!
 $2 per car donation request. RSVP with Barbara Hartman to attend.  
* Weather Permitting *
   
~*~   JUNE  ~*~
 Date:Time: Location:Event:
 
June 26
Thursday		 7 pm
to
10 pm 		  Paradise Valley Comm. College
 18401 N. 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ  85032
Union Hills and 32nd St.
Room G-147		  PAS Meeting of the Minds
No children please (business meeting)
 
June 28
Saturday		 Sundown
to
Moonrise		   High Desert Park
Jacie Lane
Black Canyon City, AZ  85324		  PAS 3rd Quarter Moon Star Party
All are Welcome!
 $2 per car donation request. RSVP with Barbara Hartman to attend.  
* Weather Permitting *
June 28
Saturday		  4 pm
to
?		 Mike's Historic Cow Track Ranch in Carefree  PAS Star Partyand Lecture
1 of 4: The Solar System
 *** Members Only***
RSVP with Mike by 12 noon the Friday before. This event will be from 6 pm to whenever, so bring sleeping bags and any supplies you'll need if you plan to spend the night. It's always a fun, educational trip-to-the-past event at Mike's home.
* Weather Permitting *
Lecture will go on RAIN or SHINE!
   
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* A note about the $2/car donation request for the Deep Sky Star Parties:
The park in Black Canyon charges PAS $10.00 for the use of the park all night, otherwise the park closes at sundown.  We ask for you to donate if you can, it is not mandatory in order to attend these star parties.  We collect what we can and if we go over the $10.00 park fee the overage is given to the club to help fund the times when we don't collect the full $10.00.  Most of us consider this a very small price to pay for 6th magnitude skies and the security of a fenced in and groomed observing area with rest rooms and other amenities close by.