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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Stars
DESCRIPTION:Free star Party Featuring: Artemis Revisited \nAll welcome to enjoy a brief presentation along with observing the sights of the spring night sky through a variety of telescopes. \nThe observatory is located on the southwest side of the New Milford High School grounds\, in the rear of the south parking lot next to the football field.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/second-saturday-stars-5/
LOCATION:McCarthy Observatory\, 101 College Street\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Science Instruction,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stemact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SSS-May-2026-Poster-JPG.jpg
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Stars
DESCRIPTION:Free star Party Featuring: “Critical Thinking” Thinking Like a Scientist: Curiosity\, Questions\, and the Night Sky with Mrs. Bonnell NMPS STEM Teacher K5. \nAll welcome to enjoy a brief presentation along with observing the sights of the winter night sky through a variety of telescopes. \nThe observatory is located on the southwest side of the New Milford High School grounds\, in the rear of the south parking lot next to the football field.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/second-saturday-stars-4/
LOCATION:McCarthy Observatory\, 101 College Street\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Science Instruction,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260210T190000
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CREATED:20260203T213833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T213833Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with an Astronaut!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this unique chance to connect with a space legend and expand your understanding of the universe! Live conversation and Q&A. Interactive Planetarium show to follow.\nRecommended for audiences ages 10+. Light Refreshments will be available.\nTickets: $25 for general admission\, $20 for members or SHU faculty
URL:https://stemact.org/event/an-evening-with-an-astronaut/
LOCATION:Sacred Heart University’s Discovery Science Center and Planetarium\, 4450 Park Avenue\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Multi-Disciplinary,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students 9-12
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://stemact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fred-Haise-Flyer-Maggie-Knies.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T033152
CREATED:20260127T170731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T170731Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of the John J. McCarthy Observatory's 25th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome: students\, the community and our supporters. Please come help us Celebrate our 25th Anniversary as well as share in the dedication of the Center for NEO Studies. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, any changes will be posted on www.mccarthyobservatory.org.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/celebration-of-the-john-j-mccarthy-observatorys-25th-anniversary/
LOCATION:New Milford High School Auditorium\, 388 Danbury Road\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Awards and Celebrations,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://stemact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Anniversary-Poster_draft-2.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251213T190000
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CREATED:20251208T151527Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Stars
DESCRIPTION:Free star Party and presentation. McCarthy Observatory: Twenty-five Years. \nAll welcome to enjoy a brief presentation along with observing the sights of the winter night sky through a variety of telescopes. \nThe observatory is located on the southwest side of the New Milford High School grounds\, in the rear of the south parking lot next to the football field.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/second-saturday-stars-3/
LOCATION:McCarthy Observatory\, 101 College Street\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Science Instruction,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stemact.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSS-December-2025-Poster-JPG.jpg
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CREATED:20251027T214107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T214107Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Stars
DESCRIPTION:Free star Party and presentation. “Astronomy Fundamentals“ (Astronomy Fun) 101. History\, Sun and Moon. \nAll welcome to enjoy a brief presentation along with observing the sights of the autumn night sky through a variety of telescopes. \nThe observatory is located on the south west side of the New Milford High School grounds\, in the rear of the south parking lot next to the football field.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/second-saturday-stars-2/
LOCATION:McCarthy Observatory\, 101 College Street\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Science Instruction,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251014T180000
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CREATED:20250922T215346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T145222Z
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SUMMARY:STEM on the Schooner
DESCRIPTION:Sail on the SoundWaters Schooner! Help to raise the sails\, haul in a trawl net\, and examine the ecology of Long Island Sound. This excursion will allow teachers to experience the field trip offerings of SoundWaters\, and the physical and life science content that can be addressed on a sailing trip. Note: 40 Person Max Capacity
URL:https://stemact.org/event/stem-on-the-schooner/
LOCATION:Captain’s Cove\, 1 Bostwick Ave\, Bridgeport\, CT\, 06605
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Professional Networking,Target Audience: Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://stemact.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/SoundWaters-Events-Flyer-Mark-Ruede-scaled.png
ORGANIZER;CN="CT Science Teachers Association":MAILTO:ctsciteachers@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Stars
DESCRIPTION:Free star party and presentation. “Near Earth Objects: Discovery and Observation”\nAll welcome to enjoy a brief presentation along with observing the sights of the autumn night sky through a variety of telescopes. \nThe observatory is located on the south west side of the New Milford High School grounds\, in the rear of the south parking lot next to the football field.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/second-saturday-stars/
LOCATION:McCarthy Observatory\, 101 College Street\, New Milford\, CT\, 06776
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Telescope Usage,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://stemact.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/October-Poster.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251004T183000
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UID:513-1759602600-1759609800@stemact.org
SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the McCarthy Observatory on the New Milford CT Green to celebrate “International Observe the Moon Night” \nTelescope viewing. FREE event.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/international-observe-the-moon-night/
LOCATION:New Milford Green (south side)\, Main Street\, New Milford\, CT
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Science Instruction,Target Audience: Families,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T033152
CREATED:20250922T210757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T145703Z
UID:482-1759172400-1759176000@stemact.org
SUMMARY:Stemtastic
DESCRIPTION:Stemtastic is a monthly virtual presentation of STEM topics\, resources\, and strategies in CT. This month we host SoundWaters\, and they will share their history\, resources available for teachers\, and how to arrange field trips and visits to their facilities.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/stemtastic/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Professional Networking,Target Audience: Families
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ORGANIZER;CN="CT Science Teachers Association and Sacred Heart University":MAILTO:ctsciteachers@gmail.com
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