Hi Kevin, Binos are very useful for observational sky navigation - or 'getting your bearings' so to speak. That's the only useful justification of a 'Selfie' stick that I have seen. Well done.
The past few nights in your location have been clear with good seeing conditions, with one more expected tonight. Now is the best time is be outside each night working on your mental star map.
I don't know if there is a Pony Club outing being planned for next weekend but maybe Al or one of the key holders can advise - unfortunately the weather forecast for this coming week doesn't look good beyond tonight.