@ The Springs Retreat in Leakey, Texas 692 S. Evergreen St. Leakey TX 78873
Come Celebrate the Stars this weekend!
FRIO STAR FEST
Sept. 28, 2024
“Educate the Children”- Real County Public Library Leakey 10:00-12
Astronaut Loral O’Hara Presentation
View Sun w/Telescope and Binoculars
“COME FOR THE CONCERT STAY FOR THE STARS”
@ The Springs Retreat in Leakey, Texas 692 S. Evergreen St. Leakey TX 78873
Presented by The Springs Retreat & Keep It Real Beautiful (KIRB)
“Music Under the Stars”- Opening act 5:30-6:15
Welcome – Nick and Amanda 6:15-6:20
KIRB – Amanda and Patti- Explain KIRB mission
Highlight Night Skies Initiative
Welcome to Astronomy Fair participants
Hill Country Night Skies – Dawn Davies 6:20-6:25
Welcome – Shawn Gray, Real County Commissioner 6:25-6:30
Introduction of Astronaut
Astronaut Appearance- Loral O’Hara 6:30-7:30
An Astronaut’s view from the ISS
Astronaut Meet and Greet and Photo Ops 7:30-9:00
“Music Under the Stars”- Restos & Friends 7:30-9:00
Star Party w/Telescopes – Stars at Night Are Big & Bright 9:00-10:00
ASTRONOMY FAIR EDUCATIONAL TABLES 6 to 9pm
(except during astronaut presentation)
“Skygazing 101”- Arnold Gomez, Terry Berkstresser
“Lighting for Night Sky Protection”- Hill Country Alliance-Dawn Davies
“Astrotourism”- Night Sky Friendly Business- LeAnn Garrison-Sharp, Barbara Baggett
“Astrophotography”- Rob Pettengill, PHD – Austin
Amateur Telescope Making – Michael Robinson
“Night Skies and your Health”- CDHI/Amanda Griffin
“Lights Out Texas” – Bexar Audubon Society
“Keep It Real Beautiful” & “Real County Friends of the Night Sky”- KIRB Board Members
“Educate the Children”- Real County Library Leakey/Kim Chittenden
