Where to Find Spokane Astronomical Society Event Announcements and Updates

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The Spokane Astronomical Society (SAS) posts its meeting and event announcements directly on its website, spokaneastronomical.org. The site's Announcements and Upcoming Events sections carry the practical details you need: meeting dates, start times, locations, and any special instructions for a given month. If you want current information, the website is the primary place to check.

What the Website Publishes

SAS is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization based in Spokane, Washington, focused on astronomy enjoyment and education across the Inland Northwest. Its site is organized around a few recurring content areas:

  • Announcements — individual posts with meeting and event details, often including location notes and what to expect.
  • Upcoming Events — a forward-looking list of scheduled activities.
  • General meeting information — the standard schedule for monthly meetings.

Standard Meeting Schedule

The general meeting follows a set pattern for most of the year:

Period Start Time Meeting Day
November–March 7:00 pm Second Friday of each month
April–October 7:30 pm Second Friday of each month

Because the time shifts by season, confirm the current month's start time before you go.

Example: How a Posted Announcement Reads

The July general meeting announcement illustrates the kind of detail SAS publishes. It was held at the "Party Palace" site, described as a semi-rural location with both indoor and outdoor space at 8616 N Lehman Road, just north of Bigelow Gulch Road. The post included arrival guidance: on entering the driveway (marked by a giant bush with a rusty tractor perched on top), attendees were asked to stay to the right at the fork so as not to disturb the property's resident.

That meeting began at 7:30 PM, with an optional burger cookout and potluck starting at 6:30 PM; guests were invited to bring side dishes, desserts, and drinks to share. The astronomy program focused on solar observing, with white light and Hydrogen Alpha solar telescopes on hand and a chance to learn how to observe the sun safely.

Two things stand out for anyone planning to attend:

  • Locations can change. This meeting was not at a fixed default venue, so reading the specific announcement matters.
  • Arrival logistics are sometimes included. When a site has private residents or unusual access, the post explains how to enter and where to go.

How to Stay Current

  1. Open spokaneastronomical.org.
  2. Check the Announcements section for the latest post, which typically covers the next meeting or event.
  3. Check Upcoming Events for a broader view of what is scheduled.
  4. Re-check before attending, since venue, time, and format details can vary month to month.

If a meeting falls in the November–March window, plan for a 7:00 pm start; from April through October, plan for 7:30 pm. For anything beyond the standard schedule — special locations, pre-meeting gatherings, or themed observing sessions — the announcement post is where those specifics appear.