(Submitted 2026-06-03)
Recent Events:
- May 7 – Martin Magnet Middle School (Raleigh)
- Coordinator/presenter: Tony V
- May 12 – Martin Magnet Middle School (Raleigh)
- Coordinator/presenter: Tony V
- May 7 – The Hartwell (Raleigh)
- Postponed to June 4 due to weather.
- May 15 – First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmoor)
- Canceled due to low attendee registration.
- May 16 – James Creek Cider House (Cameron)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers: Ollin, Blair, Dean, Susan, Ana, Liam, Steve B
- Recap: Steve B –
High clouds in Cameron did persist last night. There were a few moving gaps, but most observing was restricted to Jupiter, Venus, and M44. Despite that, a crowd of at least 40 attended, and they were very appreciative of our attendence.
James Creek has named a cider in our honor. I was unable to negotiate royalties.
- May 28 – Sycamore Creek Elementary School STEAM Night (Raleigh)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Recap: Steve B –
I shared a classroom with SSA Shawn Boyle. He had a monitor and a few video presentation and did a good job keeping the kids and parents engaged. I mainly just handed out flyers. I am going to push back on hard on elementary school STEM nights going forward that are scheduled during daylight savings time.
Upcoming Events:
- June 4 – The Hartwell (Raleigh)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers registered:
- telescopes: 2/4
- floaters: 0/3
- June 5 – First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmore)
- Coordinator: Ana V
- Volunteers registered:
- telescopes: 8/15
- floaters: 4/5
- June 10 – The Willard Rooftop (Raleigh)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers registered:
- telescopes: 3/3
- floaters: 3/3
- July 10 – Second Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmore)
- Coordinator: Ana V
- Volunteers registered:
- telescopes: 1/15
- floaters: 0/5
- July 11 – Dix Park SUN-flowers (Raleigh)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers needed (registration opens June 10):
- solar telescopes: 8
- floaters: 8
- August 7 – First Fridays with TLC at Three Bear Acres (Creedmore)
- Coordinator: Ana V
- Volunteers registered:
- telescopes: 0/15
- floaters: 0/5
- August 8 – James Creek Cider House (Cameron)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers needed (registration opens July 8):
- telescopes: 5
- floaters: 3
- August 12 – The Willard Rooftop (Raleigh)
- Coordinator: Steve B
- Volunteers needed (registration opens July 7):
- telescopes: 3
- floaters: 3
Notes:
The Outreach Committee is looking for volunteers to coordinate events and assist at events with or without a telescope. To join the committee send a blank email to [email protected]. Any club member is welcome, regardless of experience level. We will train you! To volunteer for an event, register via the RAC Calendar event entry.
Event coordinators: please send an email after the event to [email protected] indicating:
- How many RAC members volunteered.
- Estimate of how many attendees were present.
- Brief synopsis of the event: what interesting things were observed, attendee reactions, host impressions, etc.
