Community Outreach
WVAC works in partnership with libraries in the West Valley to organize daytime and evening viewing of objects in the sky. Our outreach program provides a fun, hands-on educational astronomy experience for our community. Our goal is to enhance the public’s understanding of the world above us, and to share the sense of fun and wonderment that astronomers enjoy.
Upcoming Outreach Events
Upcoming events are listed below. Private library events may require special sign-up or registration. Other library events may require registration with the organizers at the event or prior to the event. Event details (reached by clicking the event title) provides organizers information, including website link, where appropriate, and location information.
- 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, April 4, 2025
- APRIL 2025 - Moon and Star Party at El Mirage Library - 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, April 22, 2025
- APRIL 2025 - Moon and Star Party at the Georgia T. Lord Library in Goodyear - 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, May 1, 2025
- MAY 2025 - Private STEM Event - 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, May 3, 2025
- MAY 2025 - Moon and Star Party at Glendale Library - October 4, 2025
- International Observe the Moon Night - November 15, 2025
- NOVEMBER - Night Under the Stars (Alamo Lake State Park) - 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 22, 2025
- NOVEMBER - Sci Tech Festival 2025 - Surprise
WVAC Outreach as of 3/24/2025 | Volunteer Hours | Attendees |
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2025 – 14 Events | 354 | 1196 |
2024 – 53 Events | 1349.5 | 2765 |
2023 – 44 events | 1150 | 1295 |
2022 – 46 events | 664 | 1219 |
2021 – 10 events | 277 | 809 |