Astromom, Julie, I have been using a monthly Messier site to help me plan evenings out. They list Messier objects by month so it doesn't seem so overwhelming to find what to look for. My tool bar crashed recently and I had to start over but if you google "monthly Messier" you get lots of sites.
Give me a call (250-2947) if you have a chance to go to Keller and I will meet you there. Clear skies! R Bomgaars