SoVerA is an astronomy education and pro-am research organization composed of amateur & professional astronomers, educators, students and members of the lay public. We are dedicated to making astronomy much more accessible to all. It also makes available methods by which members may climb to more involved levels of activity in hands-on observing and research. Talks and presentations are held in venues throughout the Southern Vermont region on the third Thursday of every month, with observing afterwards, sky conditions permitting. All are welcome. More information may be found at: www.sovera.org