City of Scandia, MN

RESCHEDULED!  StarWatch Party with Mike Lynch - Learn about and enjoy the night sky with the popular Twin Cities meteorologist. Monday, October 16th, 7-9 p.m. at Hay Lake Park pavilion. Sponsored by Security State Bank of Marine and the Scandia Parks and Recreation Committee.

Make the stars your old friends as we watch the great nightly celestial show. Get to know constellations like The Big Bear, Orion the Hunter, Gemini the Twins, Leo the Lion and some of their great stories behind them. Mike Lynch is a retired broadcaster and meteorologist at WCCO Radio and has been hosting star watch parties and teaching astronomy classes for over 50 years. He also writes a weekly stargazing column for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and is the author of the book, "Stars, a Month by Monty Tour of the Constellations," available for purchase at the program. Super cool glow in the dark star shirts will also be available for purchase. Even if it's a bit cloudy, you'll learn a lot and have a great time!

All are welcome to this FREE EVENT, but most appropriate for children six and up.

Hay Lake Park is located at the intersection of Old Marine Trail North and Olinda Trail North in the south central part of Scandia, 14001 Old Marine Trail North.
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