The Chippewa Valley Astronomical Society will hold the 18th annual Northwoods Starfest on August 18-20, 2006 at Hobbs Observatory near Fall Creek, Wisconsin. The $50.00 registration fee covers camping or cabin for two nights, and four meals plus midnight snacks. Activities include speakers, paper sessions, a swap meet, dealers, door prizes, and star party. It is an enjoyable weekend of dark-sky viewing and sharing ideas with other astronomy enthusiasts!Location: Beaver Creek Reserve, S1 County Highway K, Fall Creek, WI 54742. (Approximately 12 miles East of Eau Claire, WI.)