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Next Meeting Saturday February 27, 2010   7:30 PM
Meetings are held at Cossentine Hall, La Sierra University, Riverside   MAP
• Guest Speaker: Wally Pacholka     Topic: America the Beautiful at Night
• Beginner's Corner - Gordon Tyler/Mary Lunetto at 7:00 PM
     Learn more about amateur astronomy
• What's Up Harry Houdini-  Presenter: Dan Coley
• Pre- Meeting Dinner, Coco's Restaurant 5:00 PM - All Members Welcome
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