20s & 30s Singles Section: Events

April 2002 Events

AprilMay And Beyond
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In order to participate in a Sierra Club outing, you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to attending the outing, please see http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms/ .
In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make voluntary carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

APRIL 4 THURS
NEWCOMERS MEETING
Come see what our great Sierra Club Section is all about! Meet new people, and, learn about future activities. Program includes Guest Speaker and Slide show of South America... TBA. Free admission and refreshments. Burton Chace Community Center, Marina Del Rey. Take Marina Fwy (Hwy 90), then left and to the end of Mindanao Way. Meeting starts at 7 pm Visit our web site at "www.angeleschapter.org/20s30s" for the latest updates!
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APRIL 6 SAT
C: DINNER AND MOVIE IN FULLERTON
Join us for a casual dinner and movie. Optional desert or live music afterwards. We will meet by the Santa Fe Express Café at the Fullerton Transportation Center, 120 E. Santa Fe Ave. at 6pm. Host: Kirk Schneider (562) 697-7103 or ks@catransit.com
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APRIL 6 SAT 20s&30s
O: NEWCOMERS HIKE
Want to meet active people in their 20s & 30s and discover the great outdoors? Join us for this introduction to our fun section. The hike is approx 5 mi, 800' gain on one of our favorite trails, ldr's choice. Meet 9:30 am at La Canada rideshare pt.(1/3 mile North of the 210 fwy on the East side of Angeles Crest Hwy.) Bring lunch, 2 qts. water, sturdy shoes, daypack, sunscreen, and light jacket. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Steve Hahn, Russ Black
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APRIL 6 SAT 20s&30s
C:EXCITING FLOWER FIELDS FIELD TRIP AND STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
A 33,000 sq ft, state of the art facility offers various retail activities including seasonal displays and special gardening events. Theme gardens such as the Sun Garden, Shade Garden, Cottage Garden, Cutting Garden and the Fragrance Garden offers all the awesome beauty of the rainbow colored flowers. Meet 8am, Saturday at the carpool pt located at the West Covina mall parking lot at W Covina pkwy. Park at the open area south of the parking structure that's marked "P" or meet at 10:15 am at the flower fields admission gates in Carlsbad, California. The cost is $4.00 entrance fee, $2.00 approximately if with Auto club card. Walking shoes; sunscreen; water; snacks are favorable. RSVP: Aurora (626)814-2718 h;(213)891-2013 w# email:doloreap@email.laccd.edu Marie Acebo (818) 363-0621 email:lacac-1@socal.rr.com Driving direction to carpool pt: Take 10e fwy, exit Vincent/Glendora south, rt at light, rt at the next light(76 gas station), lft at the stop sign, go straight, make another stop, go under the parking structure, left to the open area. Look for Aurora and her green car(Ford Contour). To flower fields: Take fwy so, off at Palomar airport road and follow the sign to the flower fields. Alloted driving time from Covina with no traffic jam is approximately an hour and a half.
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APR 6 SAT
Leadership Training Seminar 20s & 30s - Angeles Chapter
Become a qualified Sierra Club Leader. Seminar will be held on Sat. APRIL 6, 2002 at the Griffith Park Ranger Station. Must submit registration form by March 23, 2002 For information see website at ANGELES.SIERRACLUB. ORG/LTC or call Don Creighton 310-519-0364 or call Ron Domash 818-891-1848
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APRIL 9            Tue
O: Playa Del Rey Conditioning Walk
Can't really make it on a hike during the weekend, but want to stretch and excise those muscles? Well, I got the thing for you. Come on by enjoy a 5 mile walk the beach and hills around Playa Del Rey. Enjoy the night lights of the city and neighborhood.   Approx. 5mi, 200 ft gain. Go W on Culver Blvd, to Nicolson, turn L and turns into Pershing and continue to Waterview (1/2 mi), turn R to top-of-the-hill, (corner of Rindge and Waterview). Where the NW corner fence of LAX meets the homes overlooking the ocean. The fun starts at 7:00pm.-- Co-Leaders: Russ Black & Dan Pacholski
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APRIL 13 SAT 20'S & 30'S
O: SANTA ANITA CANYONS
Most of you we could wager are either actual or certainly aspiring homeowners; not easy in this land of high prices. OK so you're locked into a steep financial commitment and contemplating saving a few bucks on do-it-yourself projects around ye old castle. For the weekend you weigh taking on these endeavors after immersion in the best-selling "High Voltage Electrical Wiring For Dummies" and "The Perils of Plumbing". While it's not a lead pipe cinch that this initiative will turn into a fiasco maybe you should get perspective, blow this proactive stuff all off, and get some fresh air and exercise by joining us on an energetic 10 mile, 2200 foot vertical gain hike in the San Gabriel mountains. Meet at 9:30 at the intersection of Baldwin Ave and Sierra Madre Blvd in Sierra Madre, about 1 mile north of the 210 freeway (Baldwin Ave exit). Bring 2 quarts liquid, lunch, and hiking-style boots. Leaders: GARY CROW & VERONIQUE PASCAL
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April 14 Sunday
C: MOVIE AND DINNER IN BURBANK
Meet at 3:30 pm in front of the AMC 14(I will hold up a Sierra Club sign). If late meet at Fudruckers, adjacent to the theatre.
AMC 14 at 1st and Palm/1 Blk N of Olive 818 954-9800. Parking structure is behind the theatre. Host: Ed Mackeen
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APRIL 19-21 FRI (evening)-SUN
O: Rosarito-Ensenada 50 Mile Bike Ride
Over 10,000 people participate annually in this the largest cycling event of the west coast. Cyclists cruise south along the rugged Baja California, Mexico coastline on the free road (Mexico 1) beside the beautiful Pacific Ocean on what are mostly small rolling hills. The exception is a 2 mile climb up El Tigre or what many just call 'THE HILL'. After the race the cyclists and friends participate in a huge fiesta (30,000 people total). It's not exactly a peaceful weekend of whale watching, but it should be a lot of fun. You're responsible for getting to the border by 7 PM on Friday (names of carpool volunteers will be posted), but once you're at the border a shuttle bus service will take you and your bike to Ensenada and to the trip starting line Saturday morning. Accommodations will be provided Friday and Saturday night in Ensenada. We'll head back Sunday afternoon. The cost of this event is between $114 and $278 depending on room options and whether or not you take the bus. Meals and drinks are not included. No refunds will be given for cancellations after March 15 unless a suitable replacement can be found. Hard core cyclists are welcome, but those who just want to try and complete the course can hang back with the leader. (Expect to see me walking my bike up El Tigre.) For more information check out the leader's trip website at http://www.mexicohiking.com. For reservations contact leader MIKE DOBBLES at mdobbles@yahoo.com. The co-leader is SAM RAMIREZ.
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APR 20 SAT 20s30s
C: METROLINK TO RANCHO SANTA ANA BOTANIC GARDENS
Ride Metrolink to Claremont and walk to Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens, dedicated to the cultivation and display of native California plants and flowers. Optional dinner upon return to Los Angeles. We will meet by the Information Booth in Los Angeles Union Station, 810 N. Alameda St., at 12 noon. Train fare is $8.25 round-trip. Host: Kirk Schneider (562) 697-7103 or ks@catransit.com
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APRIL 20 SAT 20s & 30s
O: CALIFORNIA POPPY FESTIVAL
Join us as we enjoy the festival dedicated to our state's most colorful springtime visitor, the California Poppy. Come browse through the more than 200 booths of fine arts and crafts, sample some of the many food vendors, and enjoy the many musical styles this festival serves up annually. Entertainers scheduled to perform on the three different stages include Diane Schuur, Whirlgig, tHr3, Sidesleeper, and Off Limits. www.cityoflancasterca.org/Parks/poppy_festival.htm) Admission is $6 per person. We will gather at Frank's house (less than a block from the freeway) around 9:30am and then make our way over to the festival. Directions: Take the I-5 freeway north to the 14 (Antelope Valley) freeway. Exit at 20th Street West. Turn left on 20th Street West to Avenue J-8. Turn right on J-8 to 21st Street West. Turn left on 21st Street West to Sunswept Circle. The address is 2108 Sunswept Circle. Your Hosts: Frank Ceruti and Chris Alexander (661) 949-8867 or (626) 482-2877.
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APRIL 20 SAT 20s & 30s
C: TWILIGHT TOUR AT EXOTIC FELINE BREEDING COMPOUND & POT LUCK BBQ
These 'twilight tours' are held three times a year and are the times only the compound is open in the evening when the cats are much more active. Cat lovers who discover this desert zoo north of Los Angeles are surprised and amazed at the variety of wild cat species here. With over 60 feline residents comprised of 14 different species including tigers, jaguars and leopards, this is an evening everyone is sure to enjoy. There is a raffle, a bake sale sponsored by FCC's American Association of Zookeepers (AAZK) chapter, and other surprises -- goldfish in the fishing cat ponds, watermelons for the tigers, a snake or raptor exhibit, cubs out on leashes -- there's something different every time, and of course lots of beautiful cats to see, hear, and photograph. Also, visitors can wander around parts of the compound that are not open to visitors during the day because Twilight Tours are restricted to adults only. A special photo opportunity with one of the friendlier cats is a Twilight Tour highlight -- you can have your photo taken with a cat (if one is cooperating). (www.cathouse-fcc.org) Admission is $15 per person and includes full camera/video privileges for that night. We will meet at Frank's house (less than a block from the freeway) at 4:30pm then carpool to the compound. After the tour we will all head back to Frank's place for an optional pot luck barbecue. Directions: Take the I-5 freeway north to the 14 (Antelope Valley) freeway. Exit at 20th Street West. Turn left on 20th Street West to Avenue J-8. Turn right on J-8 to 21st Street West. Turn left on 21st Street West to Sunswept Circle. The address is 2108 Sunswept Circle. Your Hosts: Frank Ceruti and Chris Alexander (661) 949-8867 or (626) 482-2877.
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APRIL 21 Sunday 20s&30s
O: Century Lake
Our hike will take us from Tapia Park to Malibu Creek State Park. Century Lake is the final destination, a haven for both fish and fowl. The trail is about 7 miles, with 1000 ft vertical gain. Meet 9:30am at the Malibu Civic Center carpool point (near the library). Bring 2 Qts. water, lunch, and hiking-style boots. leader: Eric Marcus, co-leader: Steve Han
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APR 26 FRI 20s & 30s
C: SWING DANCING AT SUZY Q's
Swing dancing is here to stay! Dance to a live band at the Westside's leading swing dance venue, Suzy Q's. A group lesson is provided beforehand, so it's perfect for beginners! We'll meet for dinner at 7 pm at Junior's Deli (2379 Westwood Boulevard, near Pico), or meet in the lobby at Suzy Q's (2244 Westwood Boulevard, near Olympic) at 8:30. Admission is $10 plus $5 for lesson. Hosts: John Eastman (310) 318-1375 & Ed MacKeen.
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APR 27 SAT
O: Los Liones to Parker Mesa
This is a moderate 6-7 mile, 1200' gain hike in the Santa Monica mountains with great views of the ocean. Get a good morning workout, then reward yourself with an optional lunch afterwards at the Reel Inn. Meet 9:30 am at the trailhead -- from PCH in Malibu, turn inland (north) onto Sunset, go 2 blocks and turn left at Los Liones, and drive to end. Bring 2 qts water, good boots, and $$$ for lunch. Leaders: STEVEN HAN, AURORA DOLORES.
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APRIL 28 SUN 20'S & 30'S
O: SANTA PAULA CANYON
We respect nature's laws. Drop a cat and it's a near certainty it will land on its feet. And dropped toast in one of life's minor cruelties tends to land with buttered side faced down, does it not? Gravity is something you don't want to mess with. With this in mind the event leaders recommend when gearing up for this 8 mile, 1000 foot gain hike in the Los Padres forest that you dispense with those gravity-defying ultra low-riding baggy pants that seem to embody urban cool. Not too cool, though entertaining for the group, making a spectacle of yourself with a face-plant on the trail. Meet 9:00am at the Sylmar carpool point (Encinitas Ave, just south of Roxford St; take Roxford exit off 5 freeway, just north of where the 405 freeway merges into the 5 freeway, in the north San Fernando Valley). The hike location is near Ojai and Santa Paula. Bring 2 quarts liquid, lunch, and hiking-style boots. Leaders: GARY CROW & ANNE KIRKPATRICK
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April 28, 2002 6:00PM
Rotational Dinner
This event has reached capacity for women. Space available for men.
Gotta have cheese? Gotta have chocolate? Gotta have wine? Gotta have fun and make new friends? Let’s stir up some fond memories and create more. We are having a small rotational dinner at a Fondue restaurant in Sherman Oaks. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. with happy hour and some wine. Next, we will have a multi-course fondue dinner where the gentlemen rotate to different tables between courses. Cost includes glass of wine, fun and food. Limited seating for 12 girls and 12 guys only!Send check made payable to Sierra Club for $40 w/Sierra> Club# ($43 non-SC mem), include d/n phones, address, email address, 1 biz-sized self- addressed envelope to Reserv/Host: Lynn Fleischer 11954 Weddington #4 Valley Village, CA 91607. lynnrocker@yahoo.com (818)766-5124, Co-host Colleen Daly cdaly_5150@yahoo.com
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