On Thursday, February 11, Flagpole Photographers Camera Club will host a free hands-on program night.

"Know Your Camera" will feature an open discussion on photography as well as different opportunities to take pictures and view the results. The workshop will help participants to get to know their own camera while practicing various settings for aperture, speed and ISO. Owners of both DSLRs and point-and-shoot cameras are invited, free of charge. Members of the club will also be available to answer questions.

The event will begin at 7:30 pm. It will be at Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road in Sandy Hook.

Flagpole Photographers is a local non-profit group that enables members to share their images and expertise, to learn and grow in their photography, and to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow photographers who come from diverse backgrounds, with photographic skills ranging from beginning novices to professionals.

New members are always welcome to join the club and may enter their work in monthly club competitions, participate in workshops, take field trips, get involved in community programs, and take part in annual exhibits at Newtown Municipal Center in the fall and C.H. Booth Library in the spring.

Dues are $35 per person or $55 for a family. Students may join at no charge.

Additional club information, meeting dates, including calendar of events, member galleries, and workshop information can be found at flagpolephotographers.com. For more information contact info@flagpolephotographers.com.