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"Let's Go!"These were the words spoken by Russian Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin as he embarked on the historic first manned space flight on April 12, 1961. Twenty years later on April 12, 1981, the US launched the first space shuttle flight. Every year on April 12th Yuri's Night is celebrated all around the world – last year there were over 90 events or parties held in over 30 countries worldwide. In Portland we are celebrating at Linus Pauling House, 3941 SE Hawthorne Blvd. This is Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling's boyhood home. We have the whole first floor and can spill out onto the front porch if weather allows. It starts about 7 p.m. Come any time up until 11! There will be displays of space memorabilia. The Oregon L-5 Society, National Space Society, is hosting but we expect Wanderers and members of the Rose City Astronomers to drop in. Anyone with an interest in space and space exploration is welcome. We have a Yuri's Night t-shirt to give away as well as a limited amount of stickers and decals. This party is free but donations are welcome to defray cost of finger food. Bring your own choice of beverage and some snacks too. The official Yuri's Night website: www.yurisnight.net/2008/
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