Hi Marissa, welcome to IIS. Pity I don't live down the 'Coast way. I'd love to be able to come to a Space Night for the kids
. There are some members who live down that way, or could get there relatively easily, but it looks like none are online at the moment.
I think there should be a lot more science taught in schools...especially astronomy. So many people these days don't even look up when they go outside. Many wouldn't even know what the Full Moon looks like, let alone be able to tell you what star was what. It's a great shame. So many missing out on so much.
Anyway, I hope one of the guys (or gals) can make the time to come down and give you and the kids a hand. I think it will be a very rewarding experience