Flagstaff, AZ: Wednesday, June 18th - Bat Houses
Have you ever wondered if there are bats in your garden? Would you like to attract bats to live in a bat house? Do you have a bat house that is not occupied? This presentation offers an introduction to bats and focuses on how to provide them a home. Learn how to design, build and properly place bat houses to maximize the chances of success. If we are lucky, we will be able to capture a wild bat for a close look at one of these benevolent creatures.

Find out about these fascinating programs, and other Arboretum events at their website.

Flagstaff, AZ: Sunday, June 15th - Father’s Day Star Fest at Lowell Observatory. Howard Israel presents “We’re all made of Stardust” at 7:00 p.m.; telescope viewing included 5:30-9:30 p.m.; fathers admitted free. 928-233-3211 More information about this event, and other happenings can be found at www.lowell.edu.

Flagstaff, AZ: Come to the Center for the First Look Members Preview on Friday, June 13th between 6pm and 8pm. Refreshments and beverages will be served.

The Auction itself takes place on Saturday June 14th - 10am to 4pm are the previews and the Auction starts at 5pm. Hundreds of authentic Navajo Weavings at Great Prices. Frybread and Navajo tacos will be served. Go to the website for more information.

MNA festivals offer a balance of ancient and modern cultural presentations, performances, and activities― providing visitors a deeper insight into the Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, and Hispanic cultures living on the Colorado Plateau and in the Four Corners region. Meet the families who are keeping their Native art forms and customs alive, and learn the cultural significance behind their work.

Next up:
75th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture
July 5–6, 2008

59th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture
August 2–3, 2008

5th Annual Celebraciónes de la Gente
October 25-26, 2008

Go to the website for more information.

The newest addition to the program line up at Lowell Observatory is a 30-minute show called Heavy Astronomy: Marvels of the Cosmos.

This production is designed to complement regular evening programs by giving visitors a visual tour of some of the incredible sights of the Universe. It features a blend of some of NASA’s finest astronomical images, as well as the Observatory’s own computer-generated images accompanied by the music of Manheim Steamroller. For more information visit Lowell.edu or call 928-774-3358.