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Mesa Verde plans stargazers night at park amphitheater

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Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 6:23 PM
Southwest Open School and School Community Youth Collaborative each received a $5,500 donation from the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde proceeds.
Tuffy receives an award as a "Champion of Children.
Lotsa Pasta receives an award as a "Champion of Children.
Ospry receives an award as a "Champion of Children.
The board of directors for the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde are recognized for their work.
Dolores Operation Graduation received a $500 donation from 12 Hours of Mesa Verde proceeds.
Kemper Elementary tutoring received an $800 donation from 12 Hours of Mesa Verde proceeds.
Grace's Kitchen received an $800 donation from 12 Hours of Mesa Verde proceeds.
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The Pinon Project received $21,000 as a primary beneficiary of the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde race. The board gave out $55,100 to local nonprofits from this year's race.
Sam Green/The Journal
The Four Corners Child Advocacy Center received $21,000 as a primary beneficiary from the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde. The board gave out $55,100 to local nonprofits from this year's race.

The Journal

Join local and park astronomers in a celestial National Park Service Centennial celebration in Mesa Verde National Park’s Morefield Campground Amphitheater on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 7:30-10 p.m.

Participants will get another look at fiery red Mars, Saturn’s surreal 3D rings and a myriad of Milky Way glittering treasures under some of the most pristine, dark skies around. Highlights will include constellation identification, multicultural mythology, and stunning telescope views of the many beautiful heavenly objects adorning the late summer and early fall night sky.

Dress warmly and bring binoculars and a camp chair. Only red lights are allowed after dark. Please leave your pets at home.

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