STAR PARTY: The community is invited to a free Star Party at West Los Angeles College on Monday, April 18 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm. Experience the night sky and its wonders through state of the art telescopes connected to a computer software program that helps astronomers understand the stellar map of the universe. Cosmology videos will also be presented on an outdoor screen. This evening of information, food and fun is provided in collaboration with Focus Astronomy, a private organization with the goal of exciting students and the public about astronomy and getting amateur astronomers more involved in outreach.

Admission is free. Park in the S. Parking Structure. Parking permits are $2.00 and exact change is needed. The event is located in front of the Math Science buildings (MSA) north of the parking structure.

DANCE DAY: West Los Angeles College is hosting its 2nd Annual Dance Day on Saturday, April 30 from 10 am to 4 pm, a day of master classes in a variety of disciplines including Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Hip Hop, Yoga, Pilates, Tap, Salsa, Belly Dance, and African Dance. Students at every level are welcome who are over the age of 12. A $5 donation per participant is suggested. Classes will be led by instructors from local dance companies, professional dancers, and West’s own dance instructors. The event will be held in the college’s Physical Education buildings adjacent to Parking Lot #5. Parking permits are $2 and exact change is needed.

“I had a blast at Dance Day last semester”, said West student Ronisha Hayden. “The energy in each class I took was amazing!

For more information on these and other events at West, an ACCJC accredited community college providing university transfer and career training programs, visit http://www.WLAC.edu/Events.