January/February 2025 Newsletter
2025 January/February
Newsletter
NaramataSlow encourages the promotion of high quality local food and drink, general conviviality, and the recognition of regional cultural identity.
The Year in Review
Top 10 things NaramataSlow did in 2024
Centre Beach Dedication Party & Sculpture
Launched new NaramataSlow website
Accepted Cittaslow Chiocciola Orange Award for Best Practices
Financially Contributed to: Naramata Child Development Centre, Naramata Community Church Christmas Hampers, Royal Canadian Legion, Naramata Polar Bear "Fire" Plunge, Naramata School Garden, and MyNaramata.com
Souper Suppers
Join us for a Souper Supper
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
5:00 to 6:30 PM
Church Hall
Souper Suppers are all about building community, with the help of the community! This month the Naramata Choir is serving up steaming bowls of soup and a generous side of #NaramataLove.
We encourage local organizations or groups of friends to join in by hosting one of these events. It's a great way to strengthen your team's bond while giving back and contributing to the heart of our community.
Bring the whole family—and a game, all are welcome. Souper Supper is the perfect way to take a break from cooking during the chilly winter months.
For more information on how you can get involved, email us at naramataslow@gmail.com.
Planetary Alignment of 7 Planets on February 28, 2025
Dark Sky Naramata
Planetary alignment refers to the phenomenon when multiple planets line up on the same side of the Sun. Thanks to Naramata's Dark Skies, we’ll have the perfect vantage point to witness this stunning event.
On January 28, just after sunset, seven planets—Saturn, Mercury, Neptune, Venus, Uranus, Jupiter, and Mars—will align in the sky. Four of them (Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars) will be visible to the naked eye. Uranus and Neptune can be spotted with binoculars or a small telescope. Saturn, however, will be the most challenging to see, as it's close to the Sun. Here’s a breakdown of each planet:
Mars will be the highest, located in the constellation Gemini, above the southern horizon.
Jupiter, the second-brightest planet, will be slightly lower, in the constellation Taurus.
Uranus, in the constellation Aries, near Taurus' border, can be seen with the naked eye in ideal conditions but is best viewed with binoculars.
Venus, the brightest planet, will be in Pisces near the western horizon, while Neptune, the faintest planet, will also be in Pisces, just above the horizon. Powerful binoculars are needed to spot Neptune.
Mercury will be near the Sun in the constellation Aquarius, close to the horizon.
Saturn, golden and usually bright, will be challenging to see this time as it’s near the Sun.
Naramata aspires to become the first Certified International Dark Sky Community in British Columbia.
How You Can Help
Visit darkskynaramata.com to learn more and support our efforts.
Happy stargazing!
Calendar of Events
January 30, 31, Feb. 1, 2 : Snakebite Film Festival
February 5: Loving Mugs Chilli Cookoff at Penticton Art Gallery
February 8: Okanagan Symphany Orchestra, Cleland Theatre
February 14: Valentine's Day
February 19: Penticton Art Gallery Film Series, Landmark Cinema
February 22: 12th Annual OneWorld Multicultural Festival
Read the full version of this newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/c26372ea510e/january-newsletter-super-suppers-dark-skies
