Our membership now includes people from all over greater Phoenix AZ. Our purpose is simple: to forge a network of friendly people with a common interest in astronomy. A significant part of our mission is public outreach to promote awareness of Astronomy. EVAC manages the Gilbert Rotary Centennial Observatory at the Riparian Preserve in Gilbert. The club also participates in many school star parties during the year at Science Nights or Reading Under the Stars events. We also host a monthly public star party near the Southeast Regional Library in Gilbert. The observatory is open for free public observing every Friday and Saturday nigh from sundown to 10pm.