You do not have to have taken the astronomy class. We have regular monthly meetings except in the summer months. The meeting night is adjusted each year to avoid overlapping with the new moon, which is prime observing time. From November - May 2000 the meeting will be on the Second Monday of the month, usually in a classroom at Porterville College. Occasionally we will have an outside speaker.
Star parties start at dusk, which is earlier in the winter and later in the summer.
Try to arrive while there is still light if you have equipment to set up. You are welcome to come to star parties whether or not you have a telescope. We recommend you bring binoculars, if you have them. We have three star party sites, all in the Springville area. Starhome has become our primary site.