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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
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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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CREATED:20260127T173215Z
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SUMMARY:Future of CS Forum
DESCRIPTION:As technology continues to transform how we live\, learn\, and work\, Connecticut is reimagining what K–12 computer science education can be. The Future of Computer Science Forum will convene education\, industry\, and policy leaders to refine the state’s draft CS Plan and identify action steps that ensure every student has access to high-quality\, future-ready computer science learning.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/future-of-cs-forum/
LOCATION:Quinnipiac University CCE\, 275 Mt Carmel Avenue\, Hamden\, CT\, 06518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Target Audience: Community Organizations,Target Audience: Higher Education,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://stemact.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Future-of-CS-Forum-Flyer.pdf
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CREATED: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
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SUMMARY:CT Innovation Collaborative - January Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next meeting on January 27\, 2026 (snow date January 29) at the Sacred Heart University Discovery Science Center and Planetarium in Bridgeport\, CT.  \nTogether we will explore the different areas that the museum has to offer educators and their classes.  Topics of presentation and discussion for the day will also include tips on successful grant writing and how to get started with laser cutting and engraving in the STEAM classroom.
URL:https://stemact.org/event/ct-innovation-collaborative-january-meeting/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Community Building,Event Type: Multi-Disciplinary,Event Type: Professional Networking,Target Audience: Professionals,Target Audience: Students K-12
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CREATED:20251215T230930Z
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SUMMARY:Dine & Learn: WHEN STUDENTS DO THE AS ASKING – Designing Classrooms for Curiosity\, Inquiry\, and Thinking
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://stemact.org/event/dine-learn-when-students-do-the-as-asking-designing-classrooms-for-curiosity-inquiry-and-thinking/
LOCATION:EASTCONN Hampton CT\, 376 Hartford Turnpike\, Hampton\, 06247\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event Type: Multi-Disciplinary,Event Type: Professional Networking,Target Audience: Students K-12
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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
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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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CREATED:20251006T142729Z
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UID:520-1760209200-1760216400@stemact.org
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
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CREATED:20251003T134059Z
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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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