WINTER LECTURE SERIES (Behind Law & Jones Funeral Home) *unless otherwise noted* |
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JANUARY 21st - 1 pm to 2 pm | Winter Constellations There is no better time to view constellations than the winter months. Cold, crisp and clear nights make for nighttime skies that are brilliant. Diane Sipiera will share her knowledge of the universe and solar system for people to learn about and appreciate the winter sky. Her slide presentation will introduce you to Orion the Great Hunter, Taurus the Bull, Canis Major, and Gemini the Twins. The cost for attending this lecture is FREE for PSF members and $3 for non-members. JANUARY 28th - 1 pm to 2 pm ‘How to Use Your Telescope’ Workshop Maybe you got a telescope for the holidays? Or maybe you have one and aren’t sure how to use it properly. Amateur astronomer, Chris Zirtzman, will share his knowledge and expertise to guide you how to best use your telescope. From viewing the moon to using filters in the daylight, this workshop will help. The cost for attending the workshop is FREE for PSF members and $3 for non-members. FEBRUARY 4th - 1 pm to 2 pm This One’s Got Sole: The History of Shoes Take a step back into the wonderful world of footwear. Diane Sipiera will explore the history of shoes, the variations in both style and purpose and much more. A presentation will follow the path of this rarely thought of, but essential, item throughout history. The cost for attending is FREE for PSF members and $3 for non-members. FEBRUARY 11th - 1 pm to 2:30 pm Ernest Shackleton: A Life of Antarctic Exploration & Book Signing In a race to the South Pole, one man proved determination and courage in the midst of adversity. Hear the stories of Shackelton’s icy treks and see photos of his travels. His unique life story will be told by fellow Antarctic explorer, Dr. Paul Sipiera. Dr. Sipiera has also authored a book on Shakleton’s life and will be holding a book signing following his lecture. The cost for attending is FREE for PSF members and $3 for non-members. FEBRUARY 18th - 10 am to 2 pm Victorian Purse Making Workshop This popular one-day workshop returns once again and just in time to brighten the winter mood. Jolene Foat will guide you through making a Victorian purse. This purse is a simple sewing project for anyone. The cost for this workshop is $15 for PSF members and $25 for non-members. This will cover supplies for the class such as cloth, ribbon, cording, flowers and thread. Please RSVP for this event at dsipiera@planets.org so as to have a final count of how much supplies are needed.
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