The community is invited to a free Star Party at West Los Angeles College on Monday evening from 6:30 to 9.

It will be an opportunity to experience the night sky and its wonders through state-of-the-art telescopes.

The ‘scopes are connected to a computer software program that helps astronomers understand the stellar map of the universe.

Cosmology videos will 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 turning students and the public onto astronomy, getting amateur astronomers more involved in outreach.

Admission is free.

WLAC Star Party

Parking will be available in the South Parking Structure. Parking permits are $2, and exact change is needed.

The program will be in front of the Math Science buildings, north of the parking structure.

On Saturday, April 30, West Los Angeles College will host its second annual Dance Day.

From 10 a.m. until 4, West will offer 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 age 12 and older are welcome. A $5 donation is suggested. Classes will be led by instructors from local dance companies, professional dancers, and West’s own dance instructors. Dance Day will be in the college’s Physical Education buildings adjacent to Parking Lot No. 5.

For more information, see  www.WLAC.edu/Events

Ms. Long-Coffee may be contacted at longcofm@wlac.edu