• A night sky observing session with PARI astronomers will be held starting 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. The evening will entail an outdoor presentation looking at the planets and constellations visible this time of year, with an option to move inside if the weather is nasty. A campus tour and trip to the on-site Exhibit Gallery will follow. 

RSVP by 3 p.m. Dec. 11 to www.pari.edu or 828.862.5554. $20 for adults; $15 seniors and military; free for children 10 and under. 

• Sky-watchers will gather 10 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Dec. 13, to watch the Geminid meteor showers. One of the more reliable meteor showers for viewing, the Geminids will peak at 1 p.m. Dec. 14, making the nights of Dec. 13 and 14 the best time to watch. PARI’s outdoor planetarium is an optimal viewing location. 

Reserve a spot at www.pari.edu or 828.862.5554. $15 per person and free for children 10 and under. The event will be cancelled in case of overcast skies.