Stargazing on a summer night in Oregon is simply magical, and there’s an amazing star party coming up soon that you won’t want to miss. Stars Over Newberry is the annual fundraiser for Discover Your Forest, which offers educational programs for Oregon schoolchildren, and it takes place soon.
The 5th Annual Stars Over Newberry fundraiser takes place on August 9, 2019 atop Lava Butte at Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
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The event raises money for Discover Your Forest.
Discover Your Forest/Facebook This wonderful non-profit organization partners with Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests to bring outdoor education to the public and thousands of Oregon schoolchildren every year.
There’s nothing like a party for a great cause, and this one is definitely one you won’t want to miss.
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The party starts at 7 p.m., so you’ll witness some incredible sunsets from the butte as things get underway.
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Enjoy some Oregon craft beer from Worthy Brewing, and sip a glass of wine provided by Volcanic Vineyards…
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…while chatting with friends in the fresh air.
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It wouldn’t be a proper party without music, and you’ll enjoy the sweet sounds of Moon Mountain Ramblers.
Discover Your Forest/Facebook The guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, and percussion will get your toes tapping. The band’s combination of bluegrass, jazz/swing rock, and country music is described as slamgrass, and you’re going to love it.
Throughout the evening, you can peruse the silent auction table that’s full of wonderful artwork and other donated items that you’ll want to take home with you.
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As the stars come out, make your way over to the telescopes to see them up close. Worthy Garden Club and Sisters Astronomy Club will be on hand to help you gaze the heavens.
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Tickets for the Stars Over Newberry event are $60; patron tickets cost $100. It’s money well spent for a wonderful evening to support a great program that benefits Oregonians and promotes the beauty of our forests.
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Get your tickets for Stars Over Newberry here, and learn more about the great work that Discover Your Forest does on its website and Facebook page.
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Address: Bend, OR, 97702
This wonderful non-profit organization partners with Deschutes and Ochoco National Forests to bring outdoor education to the public and thousands of Oregon schoolchildren every year.
The guitar, upright bass, mandolin, fiddle, and percussion will get your toes tapping. The band’s combination of bluegrass, jazz/swing rock, and country music is described as slamgrass, and you’re going to love it.
Explore more of Newberry National Volcanic Monument on this incredible Oregon hiking trail that takes you past ancient lava flow.
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