On September 24 from 5 to 11 p.m., Branched Oak Observatory (branchedoakobservatory.com) will host their 8th Annual Fall StarBQ! Sponsored by Security First Bank, the Fall StarBQ will feature safe solar viewing, kids activities, a BBQ food truck, raffle prizes, a Glow-in-Dark Juggle Show by the Eclipse Fire Freaks, and beautiful star gazing. This free event will also knock socks off with special appearances from Star Wars characters! Branched Oak Observatory’s Fall StarBQ is a fun time for the whole family.

Located at 14300 NW 98th St. in Raymond, NE (just outside of Branched Oak Lake and State Recreation Area), Branched Oak Observatory is open to the general public and students of astronomy. With the help of local astronomers and amazing volunteers, they set-up a variety of telescopes and explored the night sky. Learn more by visit the website at branchedoakobservatory.com or keep up with new events and opportunities on the Facebook page (@branchedoakobservatory). For questions about the 2022 Fall StarBQ, email Michael Sibbernsen at info@branchedoakobservatory.com.