Thank You for all the information.
I must admit that the M-42 Orion Nebula is one of my favorites, along with the Pleadies.
I’m going to redouble my efforts to find some skywatchers here.
Craigslist?
Local sale papers like Thrifty Nickel, Facebook is good for that kind of thing but usually avoided by conservatives like a disease...for good reason...ask around at local schools and colleges or bars/coffee shops where they hang out.