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Orange County Sierra Singles Newcomer events…

O: OCSS: Newcomers welcome. Great opportunity to join the Sierra Club. Monthly last Tuesday of the month potluck immediately following the hikes. Small donation for utensils, drinks, burgers, hot dogs. Meet 8 pm at the picnic area of Turtle Rock Community Park. 405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, L on Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot. Bring a dish for six to share, drink. Contact: Joel Kenyon.
JUN 24 TUE	IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKE & POTLUCK
JUL 5 SAT 8:30 AM	PETERS CANYON NEWCOMER HIKE
O: Easy-paced hike through rolling hills. 6 mi RT, 600' gain. Great for well-conditioned beginners. Meet 8:30 am. (From 5 Fwy, N on Jamboree, or from 55 Fwy, E on Chapman, S on Jamboree. Take Canyon View into parking area. If park is closed, meet in Taco Bell parking lot, corner Chapman/Jamboree.) Bring water, lugsoles, $3 for parking or have permit. Newcomers welcome! Join the Sierra Club special $25 introductory rate and receive free gift. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Sharon Kirk, Virginia Lucas.
JUL 12 SAT 8:30 AM	UPPER NEWPORT BAY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
O: Easy pace 3 mile round trip hike through the Back Bay. Newcomers, beginners, families welcome. Identify flora and fauna and visit the Interpretive Center after the hike. Meet 8:30 am in front of the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach. Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, hat, wear comfortable shoes, no sandals. Leaders: Gail Roy and Donna Specht.
JUL 20 SUN 8 AM	BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
O:[OCSS, OCG, Long Beach Group, Natural Science Section]: Easy paced 5 mi rt to enjoy the natural beauty of our local wetland. Reasonably flat terrain with stops for photos. No tigers please. Expect a 3-hour walk. Meet at 8 am Warner Ave parking lot (East corner of PCH and Warner next to trailer) Bring camera, water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Fran Penn, Virginia Gregurek.
AUG 9 SAT 8:30 AM	PETERS CANYON NEWCOMER HIKE
O: [OCSS, OCG]: Easy-paced hike through rolling hills. 6 mi RT, 600' gain. Great for well-conditioned beginners. Meet 8:30 am. (From 5 Fwy, N on Jamboree, or from 55 Fwy, E on Chapman, S on Jamboree. Take Canyon View into parking area. If park is closed, meet in Taco Bell parking lot, corner Chapman/Jamboree.) Bring water, lugsoles, $3 for parking or have permit. Newcomers welcome! Join the Sierra Club special $25 introductory rate and receive free gift. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Sharon Kirk, Julie Garner.
AUG 11 MON 6:30 PM	NEWCOMER/MEMBER INFO NIGHT
[Angeles Chapter Membership Comm, OCSS] Come and discover the Sierra Club with the Orange County Group, Sierra Sage, OC and LA Sierra Singles, Natural Science, Hundred Peak Section, Wilderness Travel Course and many other Sierra Club representatives. Learn all about the Sierra Club and the many activities and adventure outings available. Table displays, exhibits, refreshments. Join Sierra Club @ $25 Special Introductory rate; free gift. Meet 6:30-9 pm Costa Mesa Community Center, 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa (55 Fwy S, R on 19th, cross Harbor Blvd., L on Park Ave, R into parking lot next to library.) Contact Chapter Membership Co Chairs: Donna Specht and Mary Morales.
AUG 17 SUN 8 AM	BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
O:[OCSS, OCG, Long Beach Group, Natural Science Section]: Easy paced 5 mi rt to enjoy the natural beauty of our local wetland. Reasonably flat terrain with stops for photos. No tigers please. Expect a 3-hour walk. Meet at 8 am Warner Ave parking lot (East corner of PCH and Warner next to trailer) Bring camera, water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Fran Penn, Virginia Gregurek.
AUG 26 TUE 8 PM	IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKES BBQ POTLUCK
Newcomers welcome. Join us for our monthly potluck immediately following the hikes. Small donation for utensils, drinks, burgers, hot dogs, charcoal. Meet 8 pm at the picnic area of Turtle Rock Community Park. 405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, L on Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot. Bring a dish for six to share, drink. Contact: Joel Kenyon, OCSS Management Committee.
SEP 13 SAT 1 PM	ANNUAL NEWCOMER/MEMBER INFORMATION EVENT
[Angeles Chapter Membership Committee]: Come and meet Sierra Club leaders of the Crescenta Valley, Pasadena, Verdugo Hills Groups, OC and LA Sierra Singles and many other Sierra Club representatives. Learn all about the Sierra Club and the many activities offered in your neighborhood. Table displays, exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments. Free drawing. Join Sierra Club @ $25 special Introductory rate, free gift! Meet 1 pm (to 4 pm) Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 North Altadena Dr, Pasadena. From 210 Fwy Eastbound, exit Altadena Dr, north 1.5 miles to park entrance on the right or from 210 Fwy Westbound, exit Sierra Madre Blvd, west 1 block to Altadena Dr, north 1.5 miles. Contact Chapter Membership Co Chairs: Donna Specht and Mary Morales.
SEP 21 SUN 8 AM	BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
O:[OCSS, OCG, Long Beach Group, Natural Science Section]: Easy paced 5 mi rt to enjoy the natural beauty of our local wetland. Reasonably flat terrain with stops for photos. No tigers please. Expect a 3-hour walk. Meet at 8 am Warner Ave parking lot (East corner of PCH and Warner next to trailer) Bring camera, water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Fran Penn, Virginia Gregurek.
SEP 30 TUE 8 PM	IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKES BBQ POTLUCK
Newcomers welcome. Join us for our monthly potluck immediately following the hikes. Small donation for utensils, drinks, burgers, hot dogs, charcoal. Meet 8 pm at the picnic area of Turtle Rock Community Park. 405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, L on Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot. Bring a dish for six to share, drink. Contact: Joel Kenyon, OCSS Management Committee.
OCT 4 SAT 8:45 AM	UPPER NEWPORT BACK BAY ECOLOGICAL RESERVE HIKE
O: Easy paced 6 mi rt to enjoy nature, bird watch, learn about a variety of habitats, review some local history, enjoy some good food at the Back Bay Cafe and have a good time. Reasonably flat terrain with stops for photo shoots. Meet at East Bluff Drive and the top of Back Bay Drive off of Jamboree at 8:45 AM. Bring binoculars, camera, $ for lunch, water and sun protection. Lug sole shoes suggested. We'll walk the Back Bay Drive, tour Big Canyon stop at the Back Bay Café for lunch and return by mid afternoon. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Frances Penn.
OCT 11 SAT 8:30 AM	PETERS CANYON NEWCOMER HIKE
O: Easy-paced hike through rolling hills. 6 mi RT, 600' gain. Great for well-conditioned beginners. Meet 8:30 am. (From 5 Fwy, N on Jamboree, or from 55 Fwy, E on Chapman, S on Jamboree. Take Canyon View into parking area. If park is closed, meet in Taco Bell parking lot, corner Chapman/Jamboree.) Bring water, light hiking boots, $3 for parking or have permit. Newcomers welcome! Join the Sierra Club special $25 introductory rate and receive free gift. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Sharon Kirk, Fran Penn.
OCT 19 SUN 8 AM	BOLSA CHICA ECOLOGICAL RESERVE
O:[OCSS, OCG, Long Beach Group, Natural Science Section]: Easy paced 5 mi rt to enjoy the natural beauty of our local wetland. Reasonably flat terrain with stops for photos. No tigers please. Expect a 3-hour walk. Meet at 8 am Warner Ave parking lot (East corner of PCH and Warner next to trailer) Bring camera, water, sun protection and comfortable shoes. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Joe Maynard, Fran Penn, Virginia Gregurek.
OCT 28 TUE 8 PM	IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKES BBQ POTLUCK
Newcomers welcome. Join us for our monthly potluck immediately following the hikes. Small donation for utensils, drinks, burgers, hot dogs, charcoal. Meet 8 pm at the picnic area of Turtle Rock Community Park. 405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, L on Ridgeline, L on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, L into parking lot. Bring a dish for six to share, drink. Contact: Joel Kenyon, OCSS Management Committee.