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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Childrens Reading Circle
DTSTART:20260906T180000Z
DTEND:20260906T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4928-1788699600-1788706800@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 3 to 8\, to enjoy stories of earth and space followe
 d by craft time\, kids will be able to take home their craft when finished
 . Kids attending will be free of charge. General admission otherwise is $5
  each person.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/childrens-reading-circle-5/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Kritikos Wealth Management - Raymond James
DTSTART:20260918T000000Z
DTEND:20260918T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5414-1789671600-1789686000@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:civic
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/kritikos-wealth-management-ra
 ymond-james-tentative-hold/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DTSTART:20260919T003000Z
DTEND:20260919T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4941-1789759800-1789772400@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Open to the General Public – FREE ADMISSION \nJoin us for an
 other session of our popular Silent Book Club! \nBring your book (or ebook
  or audiobook w/earbuds) and read quietly for an hour. Or grab a book from
  our wonderful astronomy library! No pressure\, no book assignments\, no b
 ook report…a stress-free opportunity to read under the evening sky. We w
 ill have coffee and water on hand\, but feel free to bring your own drinks
  and snacks. You are also encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and 
 pillow. \nAfter our silent reading time and optional discussion\, our staf
 f will take you on a tour of the facility and once dark\, observe beautifu
 l objects in the night sky through our various telescopes. Even if the ski
 es are cloudy\, you can enjoy our exhibits and astronomy videos in the Mul
 tipurpose Center. Dress warm for the outside observing. \n7:30 – 8:00 pm
  – Gather\, chat\, grab a pastry\, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea 
 (we’re ok with BYOB too!)\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Quiet reading of your ch
 oice\n9:00 – 9:30 pm – Discuss (or not) as the spirit moves you\n9:30 
 – 11:00 pm – Enjoy a tour of the observatory\, and weather permitting\
 , view night sky objects with our collection of telescopes \nThere is no c
 ost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and apprec
 iated. \nPlease note\, our Silent Book Club events can only offer limited 
 observing opportunities. Join us for our monthly public “Star Party” e
 vents for more opportunities through more telescopes. \nConfirmed Voluntee
 rs: Carol Wells
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-7/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night
DTSTART:20260920T010000Z
DTEND:20260920T045900Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4982-1789848000-1789862340@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Branched Oak Observatory and view our closest cele
 stial partner. Come see the moon as you have never seen it before thru a w
 ide variety of telescopes\, and take our own pictures. Free admission for 
 all.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/international-observe-the-moo
 n-night-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:City of Spring Lake Park Tour
DTSTART:20260925T001500Z
DTEND:20260925T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5429-1790277300-1790285400@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:outdoors
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/city-of-spring-lake-park-tour
 /
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:12th Annual Fall StarBQ
DTSTART:20260926T220000Z
DTEND:20260927T045900Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4984-1790442000-1790467140@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:festival
DESCRIPTION:Branched Oak Observatory is pleased to announce our 12th Annua
 l Fall Star-B-Q on Saturday\, Sept. 26th\, 2026. 5PM to midnight.\n*$10 Pe
 r Adult and $5 for kids 5-12 Admission – $20 for immediate families of 4
  or more\n*No Park Permit Required\n*No Telescope Needed – (But are welc
 ome to bring your own equipment!)\nThe Empire Strikes Back… Again!\nBy p
 opular demand\, the 501st Legion- Central Garrison (a Star Wars anachronis
 m group)\, will be BACK for this year’s StarBQ. You will see Stormtroope
 rs and other nefarious Star Wars characters roaming the grounds. Luckily f
 or us\, however\, there will also be costumed representatives from the Reb
 el Legion and maybe even the Mandalorian Mercs to keep those bad guys in-c
 heck! Bring your cameras (and lightsabers) for some amazing photo opportun
 ities. Appearing 5:00 to 7:30pm.\nFor the kids and young-at-heart\, we wil
 l have Space-Crafts\, Science Demonstrations with the UNL Society of Physi
 cs Students \, a “touch a meteorite” display\, and a special NASA Exhi
 bit* in the Kunkel Family Multipurpose Center. Outside in the field we wil
 l have a play area with Blackhole (our version of Cornhole)\, Bolo Ladder 
 Golf\, and our Giant Moon Map. 5:00-8:00PM\nIn the Boller-Sivil Observator
 y you will find safe Solar Viewing from 5 to 7pm.\nOptional dinner will be
  available from Hog Wild Pit Bar-B-Q of Lincoln\, and other options TBA 5:
 00-9:00pm.\nDuring Dinner\, the Last Minute Band will be playing your favo
 rite Classic Rock. Live music between 5:00-9:00pm\nRaffle Tickets will be 
 for sale ($5 ea.) between 5:00 and 8:30pm. The Raffle winners will be anno
 unced at 8:30pm. Amazing prizes include a ZWO Seestar S50 Telescope\, and 
 tabletop “dob” telescope\, astrophotography prints\, binoculars\, a de
 luxe oil change and more! [Watch this space for additions].\nOnce dark\, w
 e will be viewing the night sky through our many telescopes\, and through 
 the equipment of area amateur astronomers from Lincoln and Omaha clubs. Yo
 u will have the opportunity to see the Planet Saturn\, The Ring Nebula\, t
 he Andromeda Galaxy\, and so much more!\nDinner\, raffle tickets\, and gif
 t shop items\, require an optional purchase. *FREE Admission* AFTER 8:30 f
 or the Public Star Party.\nThis event is made possible thanks to our prima
 ry sponsor- ALLO Fiber of Lincoln and all of our other supporting sponsors
 . We also wish to thank the Prairie Astronomy Club\, the Omaha Astronomica
 l Society\, our own Branched Oak Observatory volunteers\, the UNL Society 
 of Physics Students\, and of course the Central Garrison – 501st Legion!
 \nFollow us closely here on Facebook for more announcements.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/12th-annual-fall-starbq/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Private Event
DTSTART:20260928T220000Z
DTEND:20260929T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5420-1790614800-1790631000@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:civic
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/hunter-education-class/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Private Event
DTSTART:20260929T220000Z
DTEND:20260930T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5422-1790701200-1790717400@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:civic
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/hunter-safety-class/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:OLLI at Branched Oak Observatory
DTSTART:20261001T230000Z
DTEND:20261002T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5435-1790877600-1790888400@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:education
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/olli-at-branched-oak-observat
 ory/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:UNL College of Space Law and Cyber and National Security Law Socie
 ty
DTSTART:20261003T220000Z
DTEND:20261004T043000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5484-1791046800-1791070200@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:civic
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/unl-college-of-space-law-and-
 cyber-and-national-security-law-society/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Childrens Reading Circle
DTSTART:20261004T180000Z
DTEND:20261004T200000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4930-1791118800-1791126000@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 3 to 8\, to enjoy stories of earth and space followe
 d by craft time\, kids will be able to take home their craft when finished
 . Kids attending will be free of charge. General admission otherwise is $5
  each person.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/childrens-reading-circle-6/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Private Event
DTSTART:20261005T220000Z
DTEND:20261006T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5424-1791219600-1791235800@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:civic
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/hunter-safety-class-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Private Event
DTSTART:20261006T220000Z
DTEND:20261007T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5426-1791306000-1791322200@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:civic
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/hunter-safety-class-3/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Sips for Snips
DTSTART:20261009T130000Z
DTEND:20261010T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5519-1791532800-1791586800@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:drink
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/sips-for-snips/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:2nd Annual First Responders Day
DTSTART:20261010T220000Z
DTEND:20261011T045900Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4971-1791651600-1791676740@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Open to all first responders: Police\, Fire\, Rescue\, ER Doct
 ors and Nurses\, Active duty and retired. Come and be recognized for your 
 efforts in keeping our community safe. First responders and their immediat
 e families enter free\, general public $5 each or $20 for each family of 4
  or more. Enjoy our food and beverage trucks\, yard games\, space crafts a
 nd raffle items\, and check out our gift shop.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/2nd-annual-first-responders-d
 ay/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DTSTART:20261016T233000Z
DTEND:20261017T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4943-1792175400-1792188000@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Open to the General Public – FREE ADMISSION \nJoin us for an
 other session of our popular Silent Book Club! \nBring your book (or ebook
  or audiobook w/earbuds) and read quietly for an hour. Or grab a book from
  our wonderful astronomy library! No pressure\, no book assignments\, no b
 ook report…a stress-free opportunity to read under the evening sky. We w
 ill have coffee and water on hand\, but feel free to bring your own drinks
  and snacks. You are also encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and 
 pillow. \nAfter our silent reading time and optional discussion\, our staf
 f will take you on a tour of the facility and once dark\, observe beautifu
 l objects in the night sky through our various telescopes. Even if the ski
 es are cloudy\, you can enjoy our exhibits and astronomy videos in the Mul
 tipurpose Center. Dress warm for the outside observing. \n7:30 – 8:00 pm
  – Gather\, chat\, grab a pastry\, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea 
 (we’re ok with BYOB too!)\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Quiet reading of your ch
 oice\n9:00 – 9:30 pm – Discuss (or not) as the spirit moves you\n9:30 
 – 11:00 pm – Enjoy a tour of the observatory\, and weather permitting\
 , view night sky objects with our collection of telescopes \nThere is no c
 ost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and apprec
 iated. \nPlease note\, our Silent Book Club events can only offer limited 
 observing opportunities. Join us for our monthly public “Star Party” e
 vents for more opportunities through more telescopes. \nConfirmed Voluntee
 rs: Carol Wells
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-8/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Cub Scout Pack 71 (Tentative)
DTSTART:20261017T200000Z
DTEND:20261018T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4986-1792249200-1792278000@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:community
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/bassin-at-the-boo/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Trail Life Overnight
DTSTART:20261023T210000Z
DTEND:20261024T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5517-1792771200-1792850400@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:outdoors
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:NE
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/trail-life-overnight/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:James Arthur Vineyards Wine and Star-Gazing Night (Ticketed Event)
DTSTART:20261025T003000Z
DTEND:20261025T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4991-1792870200-1792882800@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:drink
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a variety of James Arthur Vineyard wines and charcu
 terie. Enjoy a private tour of the BOO grounds and a night sky presentatio
 n in the classroom\, followed by a tour of the night sky\, weather permitt
 ing. This is a ticketed event\, tickets are $35 per person. Go to www.jame
 sarthurvineyards.com to purchase tickets.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/james-arthur-vineyards-wine-a
 nd-star-gazing-night-ticketed-event-4/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:BOO at the BOO Costume contest
DTSTART:20261031T230000Z
DTEND:20261101T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4999-1793469600-1793480400@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:holiday
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Branched Oak Observatory in costume for our BOO at
  the BOO costume contest. Bring your best or scariest costume. Free candy 
 stations and prizes for best costume winners.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/boo-at-the-boo-costume-contes
 t/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Childrens Reading Circle
DTSTART:20261101T190000Z
DTEND:20261101T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4932-1793538000-1793545200@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 3 to 8\, to enjoy stories of earth and space followe
 d by craft time\, kids will be able to take home their craft when finished
 . Kids attending will be free of charge. General admission otherwise is $5
  each person.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/childrens-reading-circle-7/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Paranormal Investigating Experience Part 2
DTSTART:20261114T010000Z
DTEND:20261114T050000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5066-1794596400-1794610800@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:community
DESCRIPTION:Come join us November 13th from 7-11pm for a night of hands-on
  Paranormal Investigation experience at the Branched Oak Observatory. If y
 ou have ever wanted to learn how real investigations are run\, this is you
 r chance to step into it and experience it in a location with the right at
 mosphere for it.\n\nIf you enjoyed the first event in March\, this will bu
 ild upon that previous event.\n\n\nAdmission: $20 per person\n$10 per 10 a
 nd under\n\n\nWhat to expect:\n\n\n\nHands-on experience with our paranorm
 al tools\nYou are welcome to bring your own paranormal gear\nShare hauntin
 gs and personal stories\nA live\, active paranormal investigation\nThe opp
 ortunity to apply to become a Paranormal L.I.G.H.T.S member\nLearn outer s
 pace stuff and more\n\nLead Paranormal Investigator Nick Downs will lead t
 his experience.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/paranormal-investigating-expe
 rience-part-2/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:3rd Annual It's gettin' chili cookoff
DTSTART:20261115T000000Z
DTEND:20261115T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5001-1794679200-1794693600@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:food
DESCRIPTION:It’s Gettin’ Chili Cook-Off and Star Party \nJoin us for a
 n evening of hot competition and cool stargazing! Calling all chili enthus
 iasts and night-sky dreamers to our Chili Cook-Off and Stargazing event!\n
 If you’ve got a chili recipe that can pack a punch\, bring your best Tra
 ditional (no beans) or Homestyle (with beans) chili and enter the competit
 ion. Not a chef? No problem! Come hungry\, savor a variety of chilies\, an
 d cast your vote as a People’s Choice judge. White/blond/chicken chilies
  (and side dishes) are welcome to be served\, but only red chilies will fa
 ce off in the official contest. And don’t hold back on those toppings 
 – all the fixings are welcome! \nTrophies and the ultimate chili braggin
 g rights await the top 3 winners!\nOnce you’ve voted on your favorite ch
 ili\, head outside and our observatory volunteers will take you on a cosmi
 c journey\, showcasing the wonders of the night sky through our telescopes
  (weather permitting). This will be our final big event of the year\, and 
 we’re closing it out with a big bang! Dress warm\, it’s chilly out the
 re.\nCome for the chili\, stay for the stars – we can’t wait to share 
 this unforgettable evening with you. \nFor our Non-Competitors / Tasting J
 udges:\n• Admission is $10 for Adults. $5 for Children (5 to 15).\n• A
 nyone can judge (and compete) including the general public and our observa
 tory volunteers.\n• Tasting and judging will take place between 6:30 and
  7:30pm.\n• Results will be announced between 7:45 and 8:00pm.\n• Iced
  Tea will be available. Feel free to bring your own drinks.\n• Observing
  opportunities will be between 7:00 and 10:00pm. Be sure to bundle up\; It
  may be cold. \nFor Our Chili Competitors:\n• The Chili Cook and their S
 ous-chef  (one extra family member) receive FREE Admission. Additional fa
 mily members must pay regular admission.\n• Primary cooking must be done
  at home\, although “last minute ingredients” can be added during your
  set-up. Table space with electrical outlets will be provided for your cro
 ck pot\, cast-iron pot with hot plate\, or other serving container.\n• O
 nly red chilies (traditional Texas and home style) will be judged. White c
 hilies are welcome to add variety but are not part of the competition.\n
 • Set-up will be between 5:30 and 6:30pm. Service begins at 6:30. You ca
 n set up after 6:30\, but you may miss out on valuable votes.\n• Anyone 
 can compete (and judge) including the general public and our observatory v
 olunteers.\n• Trophy winners will be announced between 7:45 and 8:00pm\n
 • Please bring your own chili serving ladle and other serving utensils i
 f your optional topings need them. Service bowls\, spoons\, and napkins wi
 ll be provided for our tasters. \n– Admission: $10 for Adults. $5 for C
 hildren (5 to 15).  FREE for individual Chili Cook AND one extra family m
 ember.\n– No Registration\n– Open to Everyone – Great for the Entire
  Family!\n– Arrive Anytime Between the Times Given\n– Stay for the Ent
 ire Event or As Long As You Want\n– No Park Permit Required\n– No Tele
 scope Needed – But you are welcome to bring your own equipment!
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/3rd-annual-its-gettin-chili-c
 ookoff/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DTSTART:20261121T003000Z
DTEND:20261121T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4945-1795199400-1795212000@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Open to the General Public – FREE ADMISSION \nJoin us for an
 other session of our popular Silent Book Club! \nBring your book (or ebook
  or audiobook w/earbuds) and read quietly for an hour. Or grab a book from
  our wonderful astronomy library! No pressure\, no book assignments\, no b
 ook report…a stress-free opportunity to read under the evening sky. We w
 ill have coffee and water on hand\, but feel free to bring your own drinks
  and snacks. You are also encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and 
 pillow. \nAfter our silent reading time and optional discussion\, our staf
 f will take you on a tour of the facility and once dark\, observe beautifu
 l objects in the night sky through our various telescopes. Even if the ski
 es are cloudy\, you can enjoy our exhibits and astronomy videos in the Mul
 tipurpose Center. Dress warm for the outside observing. \n7:30 – 8:00 pm
  – Gather\, chat\, grab a pastry\, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea 
 (we’re ok with BYOB too!)\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Quiet reading of your ch
 oice\n9:00 – 9:30 pm – Discuss (or not) as the spirit moves you\n9:30 
 – 11:00 pm – Enjoy a tour of the observatory\, and weather permitting\
 , view night sky objects with our collection of telescopes \nThere is no c
 ost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and apprec
 iated. \nPlease note\, our Silent Book Club events can only offer limited 
 observing opportunities. Join us for our monthly public “Star Party” e
 vents for more opportunities through more telescopes. \nConfirmed Voluntee
 rs: Carol Wells
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-9/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Childrens Reading Circle
DTSTART:20261206T190000Z
DTEND:20261206T210000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4934-1796562000-1796569200@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:family
DESCRIPTION:Kids ages 3 to 8\, to enjoy stories of earth and space followe
 d by craft time\, kids will be able to take home their craft when finished
 . Kids attending will be free of charge. General admission otherwise is $5
  each person.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/childrens-reading-circle-8/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Seasons End Star Party with the Geminids Meteor Shower
DTSTART:20261213T020000Z
DTEND:20261213T055900Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:5003-1797105600-1797119940@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:outdoors
DESCRIPTION:Come to our seasons end star party featuring the Geminids Mete
 or Showers.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/seasons-end-star-party-with-t
 he-geminids-meteor-shower/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DTSTART:20261219T003000Z
DTEND:20261219T040000Z
DTSTAMP:20260828T023715Z
UID:4947-1797618600-1797631200@branchedoakobservatory.com
CATEGORIES:literary
DESCRIPTION:Open to the General Public – FREE ADMISSION \nJoin us for an
 other session of our popular Silent Book Club! \nBring your book (or ebook
  or audiobook w/earbuds) and read quietly for an hour. Or grab a book from
  our wonderful astronomy library! No pressure\, no book assignments\, no b
 ook report…a stress-free opportunity to read under the evening sky. We w
 ill have coffee and water on hand\, but feel free to bring your own drinks
  and snacks. You are also encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and 
 pillow. \nAfter our silent reading time and optional discussion\, our staf
 f will take you on a tour of the facility and once dark\, observe beautifu
 l objects in the night sky through our various telescopes. Even if the ski
 es are cloudy\, you can enjoy our exhibits and astronomy videos in the Mul
 tipurpose Center. Dress warm for the outside observing. \n7:30 – 8:00 pm
  – Gather\, chat\, grab a pastry\, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea 
 (we’re ok with BYOB too!)\n8:00 – 9:00 pm – Quiet reading of your ch
 oice\n9:00 – 9:30 pm – Discuss (or not) as the spirit moves you\n9:30 
 – 11:00 pm – Enjoy a tour of the observatory\, and weather permitting\
 , view night sky objects with our collection of telescopes \nThere is no c
 ost for this event. Donations to the observatory are encouraged and apprec
 iated. \nPlease note\, our Silent Book Club events can only offer limited 
 observing opportunities. Join us for our monthly public “Star Party” e
 vents for more opportunities through more telescopes. \nConfirmed Voluntee
 rs: Carol Wells
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T023715Z
LOCATION:Branched Oak Observatory\, 14300 NW 98th Street\, Raymond\, NE\, 
 68428\, United States
URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com/event/silent-book-club-10/
X-SOURCE-NAME:Branched Oak Observatory
X-SOURCE-URL:https://branchedoakobservatory.com
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR