Date/Time
Date(s) - 05/07/2016
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location
West End Johnnies
On Saturday, May 7th 2016, The Blue Hill Observatory will present its third annual Spring Event: “Run For the Roses”
Enjoy exceptional Derby Day Fare and a “Spirited” hat contest with local celebrity judges, hors d’oeuvres, unique auction opportunities and festive “Frisky” libations.
Live music from one of Boston’s best bands, The Rolling Who? who have been performing terrific cover songs from the 1960’s through today’s pop for the past twenty years!
To purchase tickets, please visit: http://bluehill.org/observatory/2016/03/run-for-the-roses-fundraiser-on-may-7-2016/
The festivities will include both live and silent auctions, a “Spirited” hat contest with judges Jonathan Soroff from the Improper Bostonian and news correspondent, Janet Wu, friendly wagering and of course, Derby viewing. Varied ‘Southern’ appetizers will be served.
Schedule Of Events:
4:00PM: Event commences/Celebrity appearances begin/Entertainment by The Rolling Who?
4:30PM: Silent auction opens
5:00PM: Remarks by event Emcee, LIVE Auction, Hat Contest
6:00PM: Silent auction closes
6:24PM: Derby begins
7:00PM: Event closes
Tickets: $75.00 – One Regular ticket*, (Save $9.75 per ticket when buying two or more regular tickets*),
*Ticket prices include complimentary appetizers
Blue Hill Observatory:
The first weather observations were made on February 1, 1885 at BHOSC and from that date on an unbroken climate record has been maintained. This remarkable resource, which is the most homogeneous climate record in North America, is a benchmark station for the study of climate change.
Our Mission and Funding:
We are a private non-profit institution with a mission is to increase public understanding of atmospheric science. Our daily operations and educational programs rely solely on the generous support of our members and volunteers.
Community Service and Education:
BHOSC has engaged more than 50,000 students over the past 9 years in on-site or school-based weather-related educational programs, now averaging close to 10,000 students each year.
BHOSC helps teachers enhance their science curriculums and introduces students to important scientific fields of study, including meteorology, oceanography, geology, and astronomy.
BHOSC continues to implement a unique middle and high school program for young women (Women in Natural Science—WINS). The program inspires young women to learn about natural sciences through hands-on learning experiences with meteorology, marine biology, oceanography and astronomy. The program encourages these women to pursue careers in science and more than 300 girls have participated in the program over the years.
