News Release

IWV Campus

Astronomical BBQ & Star Party

August 23, 2007

Cerro Coso Community College and the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation are teaming up to sponsor the second annual Astronomical Barbecue & Star Party.

Mark your calendars for this fun-filled fundraiser which is a benefit for the "Dr. Alex Shlanta Astronomical Observatory" at Cerro Coso.

The fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, October 19 with the barbecue dinner being held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the College Library's front lawn and the Star Party beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Observatory. "Yesterdaze" a popular local band will be providing musical entertainment during the dinner. Presale tickets are adults: $10.00, children $8.00, and family four-pack $35.00. Tickets are available at Red Rock Books, Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce, and the Cerro Coso Business Office.

For more information on this family evening of fun call the Cerro Coso Community College Public Information Office at 384-6230.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Joann Handeland, Director of Public Information (760) 384-6230