Astronomy professor Gary Fouts, with Astronomy Club members James Plavec, 21, Vice President Julia Mitchell, 20, and President Alex Gruson, take turns looking at  flares through the solar telescope at Santa Monica College during Club Row on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The annual event is designed for many clubs at SMC to recruit members and raise funds. Club participants set up colorful booths across the Library Walkway, where they discussed their activities to prospective members and attract a multitude of students with promises of food and prizes. The event turns out new club devotees and at least a spark of interest in many others.