Things to do this weekend

[Jane H Jones]

1.  Attend JPL Open House.  Information and directions 
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2008-067.  I will be in 
the Solar System exhibit, located in Building 303, way down Mariner 
Road.  But our exhibit will be inside, where it is nice and cool.  :-)

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., will welcome 
members of the public to its Open House on Saturday, May 3, and 
Sunday, May 4. Children will be able to participate in many hands-on 
activities.

JPL's Open House begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on both days. 
JPL is located at 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, Calif. Parking is 
free.

Please note that all vehicles entering NASA/JPL property are subject 
to inspection. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes -- no buses 
will be provided from JPL parking lots to the lab. JPL will provide 
vans for mobility-challenged guests.

Please note that the following items are banned from entering 
NASA/JPL property: weapons, explosives, incendiary devices, dangerous 
instruments, alcohol, illegal drugs, pets, all types of skates 
including skateboards, Segways and bicycles. No bags, backpacks or 
ice chests are allowed, except small purses and diaper bags.

2. Attend Joshua Tree's Turtle Days  Festival Saturday May 3: 
http://www.joshuatreechamber.org/

Saturday May 3rd is the Turtle Days Festival from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 
p.m. at the Joshua Tree Community Center. There will be food, drinks, 
pet parade and much more!

3.  Attend the Andromeda Society's monthly Star Party in Joshua Tree 
National Park (after the Turtle Festival) 
http://www.andromedasociety.org/

May 3, 8:00 PM Star Party at Hidden Valley Picnic Area, Joshua Tree 
National Park.  Next one is May 31 same place 8:15 starting time. 
We'd probably be there except I am working at JPL Open House all 
weekend.

4. Thank a firefighter!  Here's one way to donate: 
http://cityofsierramadre.com/  or ask at City Hall
City of Sierra Madre
City Hall
232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
T: 626.355.7135

Next weekend will be our sidewalk astronomy  weekend  - Friday in 
Pasadena and Saturday in Monrovia. Information for May is on our 
website now. Check it out!  Jane and Mojo

-- 
Jane Houston Jones
Senior Outreach Specialist, Cassini Program
JPL - 4800 Oak Grove Drive, MS 230-205
Pasadena, CA  91109  818-393-6435
jane.h.jones at jpl.nasa.gov
Cassini SOC http://soc.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm
What's Up? http://education.jpl.nasa.gov/amateurastronomy/index.html
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