

The Institute and the TriState Astronomers (TSA) invite you to a Comet Party to view “The Green Comet” through the telescopes of the TSA at Pine Hill Recreation Area on two consecutive evenings—Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4 between 7:30 and 10 p.m.

Star Party, The Institute
Monday December 5th, 2022 * 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Area residents are invited to a “star party,” a telescope viewing of the night sky at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.
The event, a partnership between The Institute and Tri-State Astronomers (TSA), is free and open to the public.
Telescopes will be set up in the park, and members of the Tri-State Astronomers club will be on hand to guide viewers and answer questions.
Event coordinator and TSA member, Andy Smetzer said, “One of the goals of our group is to have as many people as possible look through a telescope.
It’s also a good chance for someone thinking of buying a telescope to try one out and ask questions.”
“During the star party, we will be observing various nebula and star clusters of the winter night sky,” Smetzer said.
For more information on the night skies, Smetzer suggests these websites: www.tristateastronomers.org and www.spaceweather.com.
Viewers may come and go anytime during the event.
Those attending may bring their own telescope and binoculars, as well as lawn chairs or blankets.
Flashlights are not permitted in the telescope viewing area but may be used to reach the area from the parking lot.
Free
(Cloud date TBA if needed—check website if cloudy)
Pine Hill Recreation Area

Bonfire Night: An 18th Century Fall Celebration, Conococheague Institute Museum
Saturday November 5th, 2022 * 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Experience a special evening under the stars as we celebrate Bonfire Night
Learn about the history of the event with Guy Fawkes, engage in Tavern song and dance, games and festivities, food and drink, all culminating in an evening Bonfire program that is not to be missed!
Free Admittance, donations appreciated.

Mainstreet Summer Shockfest 2021
Waynesboro Movie Theater
July 24th * 12:00 PM – July 25th * 6:00 PM
Check out all that is good and gory in the world of local horror films at our inaugural Summer Shockfest.
Movies, vendors, panels and stars on July 24 and 25.
