The CCC Reaches for the Stars
The CCC's newest club, the Salem Astronomers, under the direction of Bill Frederick, has attracted much interest and
a growing membership. Between 12 -15 members meet at the CCC the third Wednesday of the month at 7 pm with the objective of sharing a common interest in astronomy and learning more about the cosmos. A current project is refurbishing a telescope for club use. Logs have been provided so that members may take notes and make sketches of their observations such as the Orion Constellation and Jupiter and her moon positions. Power Point presentations are made by Bill to provide greater insight, and noteworthy guest speakers have been invited to future meetings. Since the best viewing takes place on clear evenings, Bill has offered an open invitation for members to observe the sky from his home any cloudless night.
New members are invited to join and may call the CCC or Bill directly at 518- 854-7212. For the younger enthusiasts, Bill is offering an astronomy program for students in grades 6 through 12 during the mid-winter break, Tuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 23 from 10 am until noon. See the program page for details.

January 10 Tuesday
HSCPA 10th Birthday Party!

January 18 10 am-noon
Terri Kelley's Basic Computer
Classes (6 Wednesdays)

January 27 Friday at 5-7 pm
Old Washington County Courthouse
Exhibit Reception
The Courthouse Community Center will be
presenting a LARAC funded exhibit titled "The Old Washington County Courthouse" in its Great Hall, opening with a reception on Friday, January 27 from 5 to 7 pm. The informative exhibit created in partnership with Salem Historian, William A. Cormier will feature 30 significant photographs and documents from the Salem archives and will tell the story of this historically significant building. Part of the 10th anniversary celebration, the exhibit will run through mid-April, and the public is invited to attend. The Great Hall is handicap accessible.

February 4 Saturday 5-7 pm
Beat the Winter Blues
wine & hors d'oeuvre party

February 18 Saturday 9 am-noon
Free tax return preparation

February 20-24 Tuesday 6-10 pm
Mid-Winter Break program
for Students

March 15, 22 & 29 Thursdays 7:30 pm
Lectures of Interest at the CCC

April 9-April 13 Saturday 9 am- 4 pm
Spring Break program for Students

April 14, May 12 & June 17 Sundays
Chamber Music in the Courtroom

May 5 Saturday 4-7 pm
Kentucky Derby Party at home of
Cindy Spence, Saratoga Springs

May 18, 19 & 20 Friday-Sunday
Footlighters' production

June 1 Friday at noon
CCG Planting Day

June 2 Saturday 7:30 pm
Talent Show at Fort Salem Theater

July 28 Saturday 5 pm
8th Annual al Fresco dinner

July 29 Sunday noon-2 pm
Al Fresco Brunch