Fundraising Events: Star Party

Cerro Coso Community College Foundation Presents
7th Annual Star Party and Astronomical Barbecue – A family friendly event

Dedicated to the memory of Carroll Evans, a strong supporter of the Alex Shlanta Astronomical Observatory and the college

When & Where

Friday, September 14, 2012
Front Lawn of the Library, Ridgecrest/IWV Main Campus

Program

Dinner 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Musical Entertainment 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Drawings 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Star Gazing at the Observatory 7:30 - 9:00 pm

Cost

$15 per person

Dinner

Tri-Tip Sandwich, Potato Salad, Chips, Beans, Cookies, Beverage

Provided by the A-Team (Nexus Group)

Musical Entertainment

Unconditional Life
Harmonic Bonding

Tickets

CCCC Business Office
Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce
Red Rock Books

Sponsorships Available

Cerro Coso Community College relies on the assistance of local businesses, organizations, and contractors to support our fundraising efforts that assist the college in carrying out its mission to Educate, Innovate, Inspire, and Serve. Every donation is important to the success of this event, and every donor will be acknowledged for the contribution on this web page, in our community report, and in the event program. All proceeds will enhance our ability to provide our community with valuable services.

Four Sponsorship Levels to choose from:

Galileo Level
Any Donation

  • Sponsor Name will be included in event program as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be included on event website as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be recognized in the College 2012 Community Report.

Galileo co-invented the telescope and founded Western Astronomy.

Kepler Level
$250

  • Sponsor Name will be included in event program as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be included on event website as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be recognized in the College 2012 Community Report.
  • Small company-provided banner may be displayed at the event.

Kepler's mathematical and observational genius led to the still used laws of planetary motion.

Copernicus Level
$500

  • Sponsor Name will be included in event program as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be included on event website as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be recognized in the College 2012 Community Report.
  • Small company-provided banner may be displayed at the event.
  • Two complimentary dinner tickets to the barbecue.

Nicholas Copernicus forever altered man's view of his place in the Universe by proving that the Earth and all the planets revolved around the Sun.

Shlanta Level
$1,000

  • Sponsor Name will be included in event program as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be included on event website as a Galileo Sponsor.
  • Sponsor Name will be recognized in the College 2012 Community Report.
  • Large company-provided banner may be displayed at the event.
  • Four complimentary dinner tickets to the barbecue.

Dr. Alex Shlanta's dedication, management, and unfailing efforts brought multiple astronomy domes and telescopes to Cerro Coso Community College, expanding the hands-on experience for numerous students and for community members alike. The College Observatory was named in his honor in 2006.

Three Ways to Donate

  1. Donate directly to the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation
    Donate to the Cerro Coso Community College Foundation
  2. Mail check to Cerro Coso Community College Foundation, Inc., 3000 College Hts. Blvd., Ridgecrest, California, 93555
  3. Call (760) 384-6260

A Big Thank You To Those Who Have Donated

Sponsors:

  • Dick and Debbie Benson
  • GKK Works
  • News Review
  • Toyota of Ridgecrest

Donors:

  • Avis
  • Jill and Larry Board
  • Carriage Inn
  • Casey's Steaks and Barbecue
  • Cerro Coso Community College Alumni Association
  • Corny's Shoe Store
  • Tony & Cynthia Damiano
  • Deanna Lukens Child and Family Services
  • Dell
  • Gateway Hardware
  • Grape Leaf
  • Chip Holloway
  • Insight Systems Exchange
  • Jewelry to Go
  • KKYT – Coyote 395
  • Maddy's Cottage
  • Pizza Factory
  • Polish Nails & Salon
  • SISK, Inc.
  • Southern Sierra Boys and Girls Club
  • Victoria's at the Heritage

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