KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – This year Taylor Observatory and the Friends of Taylor Observatory – a Lake County nonprofit group – are presenting the “Future Astronomers” program for the first time, and they're planning an upcoming fundraiser to support it.

This program is a telescope award contest for Lake County students in the fourth through 10th grades.

“With the addition of this contest to the list of our programs, we hope to encourage the students to study hard and enjoy the benefits that the study of science can bring,” said Barbara McIntyre the observatory's coordinator.

The observatory and nonprofit will hold a Nov. 6 fundraiser with the goal of raising enough funds to be able to award a telescope to at least one child per school district.

The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the observatory, 5725 Oak Hills Lane, Kelseyville.

The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for students under age 12.

Support Lake County students while enjoying an evening under the stars with decadent desserts, mulled cider, hot cocoa, a planetarium show, telescope viewing, a silent auction and more.

For tickets and more information about sponsorships for the program call 707-262-4121.

Visit the Taylor Observatory online at www.taylorobservatory.org .