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Home Contact Us Membership Outings View All Newcomer Events Social Events Conditioning Hikes Ski Schedule 20s & 30s Meetings Past Events Photo Gallery Leaders Resources Becoming a Leader Event Submission Maps of Local Parks Conservation Policies & Bylaws Links JUN 18 WED 7-9:30 PM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MTG Open to all members. Meeting starts at 7PM. Guests must request to be on the agenda if they wish to make a presentation. Agenda items must be submitted one week in advance to Chair, Patty Hansen: (pattyhansen@juno.com). Call Patty for location and directions. JUN 21 SAT LITTLE HIKERS AT OAK CANYON NATURE CENTER O: [OCSS, OCG]: Join us on an approximately 1 mi, 200' gain saunter in a riparian area almost hidden in the 'burbs. Newcomers and supervised children welcome. Meet 9 am North Orange County rideshare pt or 9:30 am at 6700 East Walnut Canyon Road, Oak Cyn picnic area. Wear sturdy walking shoes and sun protection, bring 2 qts water, lunch after the hike. Ldr: Julie Garner. Asst: Donna Specht, Phil Weinreich. JUN 22 SUN LITTLE HIKERS DONNA O'NEILL LAND CONSERVANCY O: [SIERRA SAGE]: 3 mi rt. Enjoy the beautiful natural scenery on this slow-paced nearly level walk. We will discuss the ecological importance of the DOLC and the surrounding area and the damage the Foothill-South Toll Road would bring to the Conservancy and watershed. Meet 8:30 am S OC rideshare pt. Conservancy donation of $5 to support the work of the DOLC is appreciated. Bring water. Rain cancels. Ldr: Robin Everett. Asst: Duana Miller (949-831-0890). JUNE 22 SUN 5:00PM 20S&30S SEAVIEW PARK TO PACIFIC SUNSET HIKE O: Easy pace, 3-4 mile r/t evening hike starting and ending at Seaview park in Laguna Niguel. Elevation change is roughly 900 ft. Enjoy sunset views of Catalina and the Pacific coast as we descend the Toovet trail to the Pacific Ocean and return via West St. and the Valido Trail. Meet 5:00 pm at entrance to Seaview park. Directions from I-5 & Alicia Pkwy: Alicia Pkwy south towards the ocean for 6.2 miles, R on Pacific Island Drive go 1.2 miles, R at Talavera Drive (top of hill) go 0.3 miles to park at end of road near entrance to Seaview Park. DO NOT enter the gated community Laguna Sur. No restrooms on this hike. Bring snacks, sturdy shoes, 2 quarts water, & $ for optional dinner at TBD eatery after hike. Rain cancels. Leaders: Bill Stevens, ca4rent@yahoo.com, Mountain Dave Kuhn, mtndave@cox.net. JUN 24 TUE IRVINE CONDITIONING HIKE & POTLUCK 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. JUNE 28 SAT 8:30 AM HIKE THE GRAND LOOP, TURTLE ROCK O: Easy to medium paced hike on trails and some steep hills, approx 5 miles, 600 ft. gain/loss, great for beginners. Meet 8 am at Turtle Rock Community Park parking lot (405 Fwy, exit S at University/Jeffrey, left on Ridgeline, left on Turtle Rock, pass Sunnyhill, left into parking lot of Turtle Rock Community Park.) Light hiking boots required. Bring 2 qts water, 10 essentials. Tailgate refreshments after hike. Rain cancels. Provisional leader: Rose Canales, (roseisela@yahoo.com), Co-leader: Donna Specht. JUN 28 SAT MT BALDY (10,064') WITH A LIFT O:[ SIERRA SAGE, OCSS] Strenuous 8 mi, 2500' gain/3800' loss. We shall ride the chair lift to Baldy Notch, then hike 3.5 mi via Devils Backbone to the peak and descend steeply via the ski hut to Manker Flt. Short shuttle. Meet 7:30 am at Tustin rideshare pt or 8:15 am at Mt Baldy rideshare. Prepare with hikes on Mar 29 and Apr 26. Bring 2 qts water, lunch, lugsoles, $ for chairlift. Ldr: Todd Clark. Asst: Russ Brown. JULY 2 WED 6:30PM 20S/30S ALISO CREEK TRAIL FROM EL TORO PARK O: Join the OCSS 20s/30s for an easy-moderate pace, 5-7 mile r/t evening walk starting and ending at El Toro Park. No tigers please. We walk the fully paved Aliso Creek Trail and will turn around after an hour for an 8:30pm return. Meet at El Toro Park in front of the restrooms at Larkwood Lane & Arrowwood Street in Lake Forest. Bring a bottle of water & $ for optional dinner at TBD eatery after hike. Leaders: Mountain Dave Kuhn, mtndave@cox.net, Co-Leader: Bill Stevens, ca4rent@yahoo.com. 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 5 SAT 3-5 PM LITTLE HIKERS AT TURTLE ROCK PARK, IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330. JUL 6 SUN 8:00 AM HOLY JIM FALLS O: [SIERRA SAGE OF S OC, EASY HIKERS] A "Mike's Hike." 4 mi rt. Join us for a moderately paced hike through a shady canyon to a local waterfall. Who knows, there might even be water this late. Meet 8:00AM at dirt parking area south of bridge where Plano Trabuco/Live Oak Canyon Road crosses Trabuco Creek in Trabuco Canyon. We will carpool in to the trailhead. FSP required at trailhead if you drive your own vehicle beyond the meeting place. Rain cancels. Bring water, munchies, hat, mosquito repellant, and sunscreen. Ldr: Mike Sappingfield. Asst: Duana Miller. JULY 9 WED 5:30PM 20S/30S HAPPY HOUR C: Enjoy a cold beverage with cool friends; newcomers welcome! Look for green balloon on patio. Bring $$$. Auld Dubliner Pub 2497 Park Ave., Tustin CA 92782 near Jamboree & Barranca. Host: Bill Stevens. ca4rent@yahoo.com. JULY 11 FRI 4:00PM WINE TASTING AT ORANGE COUNTY FAIR Join us for a "crazy" afternoon in the Wine Court at the Opening Day of the OC Fair! Look for the Sierra Club sign on a table in there. Get in FREE if you can get to the parking lot & Entrance on Fairview in Costa Mesa between 12 & 1PM. Host: Patty Hansen. 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. JULY 12-13 SAT-SUN BACKPACK, PALM SPRINGS TRAMWAY TO ROUND VALLEY O: Sat backpack 2 mi , 700' gain from Tram Mtn Station to Round Valley campground. Optional day hikes. Sat night happy hour. Sun backpack 2 mi back to tram. Meet 7:00 am North Orange County rideshare pt. Bring hat, jacket, 3 qts water, 10 essentials, backpacking equipment, food for 2 day backpack, $22 tram fare ($20 with Auto Club card). Contact leader with backpacking experience, space is limited. Provisional Ldr: Fran Penn (fpenn@rutan.com) Co Leader: Dave Black. JULY 12-13 SAT-SUN BACKPACK, PALM SPRINGS TRAMWAY TO ROUND VALLEY O: Sat backpack 2 mi , 700' gain from Tram Mtn Station to Round Valley campground. Optional day hikes. Sat night happy hour. Sun backpack 2 mi back to tram. Meet 7:00 am North Orange County rideshare pt. Bring hat, jacket, 3 qts water, 10 essentials, backpacking equipment, food for 2 day backpack, $22 tram fare ($20 with Auto Club card). Contact leader with backpacking experience, space is limited. Leaders: Provisional Ldr: Kim Breul (kim_breul@hotmail.com) Co-Leader: Gwen Sharp. JULY 13 SUN 8:00 AM 20&30S SAN ONOFRE BEACH HIKE O: Enjoy the fresh ocean air as we beat the heat of summer along the water's edge of San Onofre Beach. Easy pace 5-mile walk on mostly level terrain. No tigers. Newcomers are welcome. Meet at 8:00am at South Orange County Rideshare. We will carpool to San Onofre Beach to share parking costs. Bring shoes, 2 qts water, sunscreen, and money for optional lunch at TBD eatery. Leaders: Brice Green (bgreen211@hotmail.com) & Johnny Reddel. JUL 13 SUN 9:00 AM PALOS VERDES PENINSULA CANYONS HIKE O: Moderately paced 4-5 miles, 1000 ft gain, 1 ½ to 2 hour hike into the canyons and up the hills with a spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean. Meet at 9 a.m. at very end of Crenshaw Blvd. in Rancho Palos Verdes. Bring hiking boots, water, snack, sunscreen, hat. Rain or Fire cancels. Leader: Ghia Domont-Bohl, Co-leader: Keith Bohl. JUL 13 SUN 4:30 - 7:30PM GAME NIGHT IN SEAL BEACH Join fellow social enthusiasts for FUN & GAMES and a Potluck at Riverbeach Townhouses' Clubhouse near Seaport Village off of Marina Dr. in Seal Beach. BRING your favorite game (or play 1 of ours), potluck dish, and $5 for beer/wine, sodas, & utensils. RSVP to Game host Patty Hansen, pattyhansen@juno.com, for specific address/directions. Extra treat: Sunset across the street afterwards - "Be there or Be square"! Co Host: Nancy Slusher. JUL 13 SUN 5:45 PM HISTORIC SEAL BEACH WALK O: [OCG, OCSS]: Enjoy fresh ocean air and exercise while viewing historic sights and learning abut Seal Beach's colorful past on this 4 mi walk on mostly level terrain (possible ½ mi of sandy beach at sunset). Meet 5:45 pm, Seal Beach parking lot (end of 1st street, S of Pacific Coast Hwy). Bring water, tennis shoes OK. Ldr: Patricia Barnes. Asst: Joe Maynard. JUL 14 MON THE PLIGHT OF THE MONARCH BUTTERFLIES Monthly Meeting: Presentation on the Monarch Butterflies annual mass migration up and down the east and west coast of the U.S. and depend on an abundance of the milkweed plant to survive. Joe & Priscilla, volunteers with the Western Monarch Heroes, will share their insight on ways we can help increase the Monarch population. Social hour & program $3 donation. Meet 6:30 PM at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. For optional potluck, bring a dish to share, your own utensils, plate and beverage. Contact Programs Chair: Ana Juarez. JUL 15 TUE BUDGET PLAN DEADLINE FOR SEP/OCT OP ISSUE Send a budget plan for any fundraising event that charges a fee, requires an advance, a deposit or reimbursement of expenses along with a copy of the write-up to Donna Specht (donnaspecht@juno.com). Calls for assistance welcome. Note: With the approval of our new by-laws by the Angeles Chapter on July 27, 2003: 6.2 "Announcements of fundraising events shall indicate the intended use of the proceeds." So! If your event is a chapter or OCSS fundraiser you need to contact outings chair prior to submitting a write-up. JUL 17-20 THUR-SUN BIG SUR/SYKES SPRINGS BACKPACK O: [20s30s, OCSS]: Big Sur/Ventana Wilderness Area. Moderately strenuous. 10 miles from Ranger Station to Sykes Springs. Meet at Big Sur Inn in afternoon and enjoy the creek in Big Sur, have dinner, and go to springs at Temple Thursday evening and camp Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park Campground. Backpack 10 miles Friday morning from Ranger Station $5 parking through Ventana Wilderness through stream to Sykes Springs near the main river. Optional day hike on Saturday and backpack out early on Sunday. Limited to 8 participants. Send 2 sase , H&W phones, email, recent backpack experience, conditioning and $20 check (payable Sierra Club) Send info to Provisional Leader: Lillian Jensen (warmbrightstar1@verizon.net), Co- Leader: Gary Anderson (anderson_gm@yahoo.com). JULY 19 SAT 8:00AM QUAIL HILL PRESERVE WALK O. [ Sierra Sage of S. OC, OCSS] Moderate pace 6 miles rt, 200' gain/loss. Walk along Quail Hill Preserve from Sand Canyon to Turtle Rock in Irvine, with views of valley and mountains. Meet at 8:00 AM at the Quail Hill Preserve. Take 405 south and exit at Sand Canyon. Turn right at off ramp and head west on Sand Canyon. After roundabout, take second entrance on right. Bring 1 quart water, snack, walking shoes, hat, sunscreen. Return by lunchtime. Rain cancels. Leader: Sylvie Cote. Assistant-leader: Todd Clark. JUL 20 SUN 8:00AM 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 8:00AM 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. JULY 21 MON 7-9:30 PM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MTG Open to all members. Meeting starts at 7PM. Guests must request to be on the agenda if they wish to make a presentation. Agenda items must be submitted one week in advance to Chair Patty Hansen (pattyhansen@juno.com) Call Patty for location and directions. JUL 26 SAT 3-5PM LITTLE HIKERS AT TURTLE ROCK PARK, IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330. JUL 26 SAT TAHQUITZ VALLEY (8000') O: Moderate., 1800' elev. gain, 10.2 mile RT hike in the San Jacinto Mountains using the Devils Slide Trail near Idyllwild. The hike passes through open chaparral, ferns, dense forest, by small streams and grassy meadows. Most of the gain is in the initial 2.5 miles of the hike and the pace in that portion will be about 1.75 miles per hour. Permit limits group size. Bring ten essentials with min three qts. water and, lug sole boots. Wilderness parking pass required if parking at the trailhead. For hike info, e-mail jclarue@cox.net with recent conditioning info and phone numbers. Ldrs: John La Rue, Kim Gunderman, Jan Nemmert, and Harry Forry. JUL 27 SUN 5:00PM 20S&30S SEAVIEW PARK TO PACIFIC SUNSET HIKE O: Join the OCSS 20s/30s for an easy pace, 3-4 mile r/t evening hike starting and ending at Seaview park in Laguna Niguel. Elevation change is roughly 900 ft. Enjoy sunset views of Catalina and the Pacific coast as we descend the Toovet trail to the Pacific Ocean and return via West St. and the Valido Trail. Meet 5:00 pm at entrance to Seaview park. Directions from I-5 & Alicia Pkwy: Alicia Pkwy south towards the ocean for 6.2 miles, R on Pacific Island Drive go 1.2 miles, R at Talavera Drive (top of hill) go 0.3 miles to park at end of road near entrance to Seaview Park. DO NOT enter the gated community Laguna Sur. No restrooms on this hike. Bring snacks, sturdy shoes, 2 quarts water, & $ for optional dinner at TBD eatery after hike. Rain cancels. Leaders: Bill Stevens, ca4rent@yahoo.com, Mountain Dave Kuhn, mtndave@cox.net. JUL 27 SUN 9:00 AM LITTLE HIKERS AT SANTIAGO PARK O: [OCSS, OCG]: A slow paced, mostly flat, 1-mile educational walk through an urban riparian habitat. Newcomers and supervised children welcome. Meet 9:00 a.m. at the Santiago Park Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, 510 E. Memory Ln., Santa Ana. From I-5, travel north on Main and turn east on Memory Lane; the parking lot entrance is on the right side. Leader: Julie Garner Co-leader: Frank Lai. JULY 29 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. AUG 1 FRI SEPT/OCT ORANGE PEAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE All write-ups for the Orange Peal must be received by this date to be published. Please see the write-up instructions shown in the General Information section on page 18. AUG 2 SAT 9:30 AM LITTLE HIKERS AT OAK CANYON NATURE CENTER, ANAHEIM HILLS O:[OCSS, OCG]: Join us on an approximately 1 mi, 200' gain saunter in a riparian area almost hidden in the 'burbs. Newcomers and supervised children welcome. Meet 9:00AM North Orange County rideshare pt or 9:30 am at 6700 East Walnut Canyon Road, Oak Cyn picnic area. Wear sturdy walking shoes and sun protection, bring 2 qts water, lunch after the hike. Ldr: Julie Garner. Assts: Carol Christiansen, Donna Specht. AUG 2 SAT 8:00AM BIKE TRAIL, MOUNTAIN TO THE SEA, PART II O: [Sierra Sage of SOC, OCSS]: Moderately strenuous 20 miles rt, 500' gain/loss, mostly on bike path, from Tustin Market Place to Irvine Regional Park. Return same way. Meet 8:00 AM at parking lot on northeast corner of intersection of Jamboree and El Camino Real. Take 5 freeway to Jamboree exit. Go north on Jamboree to El Camino Real intersection. Turn right onto El Camino Real, left into parking lot. Bring money for coffee. Mandatory bike helmet, bike lock, extra tube/repair kit, water, jacket. Rain cancels. Leaders: Todd Clark, Sylvie Côté. AUG 6 WED 06:30PM 20S/30S ALISO CREEK TRAIL FROM EL TORO PARK O: Join the OCSS 20s/30s for an easy-moderate pace, 5-7 mile r/t evening walk starting and ending at El Toro Park. No tigers please. We walk the fully paved Aliso Creek Trail and will turn around after an hour for an 8:30pm return. Meet at El Toro Park in front of the restrooms at Larkwood Lane & Arrowwood Street in Lake Forest. Bring a bottle of water & $ for optional dinner at TBD eatery after hike. Leaders: Mountain Dave Kuhn, mtndave@cox.net, Co-Leader: Bill Stevens, ca4rent@yahoo.com. AUG 7 THURS 6PM 20/30S HAPPY HOUR AT THE GOAT HILL C: Meet new friends and celebrate happy hour at the Goat Hill Tavern. Enjoy a selection of 100+ beers on tap. Bring $$$. The Goat Hill is located across the street from Triangle Square at 1830 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa, CA 92627. There is more parking in the back. We will meet at 6PM. Host: Bill Stevens. AUG 9 SAT 3-5PM LITTLE HIKERS AT TURTLE ROCK PARK, IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330. AUG 9 SAT 8:00AM BRIDGE TO NOWHERE - SAN GABRIEL MTNS O: Moderately paced 9 mile round trip, 1000 ft gain hike with stream crossings en route to the amazing Bridge to Nowhere. Meet at 8 a.m. at Azusa rideshare point. Please wear old sneakers for stream crossing. Bring hat, sunscreen, hiking stick or pole, water, lunch. Parking at trailhead requires Adventure Pass. Rain or Fire cancels. Leader: Ghia Domont-Bohl. Co-leader: Christine Dickey. 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 9-10 SAT-SUN STARRY, STARRY SKIES OVER HARWOOD O:[ Sierra Singles, OCSS, Harwood Lodge]: BBQ and meteors! Spend a lazy summer weekend in the cool mountain air, hiking by day, dining under the pines by starlight. We'll have telescopes and stay up late to catch the yearly Perseid meteor shower. Pack so much fun into the two days, you won't want to go home. $65 w/SC and $68 for non-members (payable Sierra Singles). Includes lodge fees, Sat HH and dinner, Sunday brunch. Contact Leader: Mary Morales (10ter@cox.net). Co-Leaders: Jean Noud, Patty Hansen. Overseer: Russ Hansen. 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 8:00AM 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 8:00AM 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 20 WED 7-9:30 PM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MTG Open to all members. Meeting starts at 7PM. Guests must request to be on the agenda if they wish to make a presentation. Agenda items must be submitted one week in advance to Chair, Patty Hansen: (pattyhansen@juno.com). Call Patty for location and directions. AUG 23 SAT 8:00AM LAGUNA TO ALISO RIDGE O: [Sierra Sage of S. OC, OCSS]: Moderately strenuous 6 miles rt, 1000' gain/loss. Hike up to and along Aliso Ridge with views of ocean and Aliso/Wood canyons. Meet 8:00 AM one block inland from PCH and West Street in south Laguna Beach. Bring 2 quarts water, snack, lugsoles, hat, sunscreen. Return by lunchtime. Rain cancels. Leader: Todd Clark. Assistant-leader: Sylvie Cote. AUG 24 SUN 11:00AM 20S&30S ANGELS BASEBALL GAME & BRUNCH C: Come join us for a day of baseball, food, and fun! Will meet for brunch at Lazy Dog Café 1623 West Katella Ave. Orange, CA 92867 at 11:00am. Afterwards, we'll carpool over to the game to cheer on Angels' Vladimir Guerrero, John Lackey, Garret Anderson and the rest of the Angels take on the Minnesota Twins. RSVP ASAP as tickets are limited. Tickets are $18. Please RSVP to Brice Green bgreen211@hotmail.com. 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. AUG 30 SAT 3-5PM LITTLE HIKERS AT TURTLE ROCK PARK, IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330. AUG 31-SEP 7 SUN-SUN CARIBBEAN CRUISE WITH A TOUCH OF EUROPE C:[Angeles Chapter]: Seven night/8-day cruise to islands in the eastern Caribbean aboard the Carnival Destiny. Ports of call are San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; Dominica; St. Kitts; La Romana, Dominican Republic. This luxury cruise ship moves each night to a new port for another full day. Many opportunities for adventure and exploration. Stateroom cabins from $499, balconies $899. Taxes, port charges, airfare extra. Sign up early for best cabin choice. A pre-cruise extension will be offered in Old San Juan, stroll through five centuries of history, visit the only Tropical rainforest in the U.S., stay in a historic hotel, and a kayak trip into a premier bioluminescent lagoon. For information and brochure, contact Montrose Travel Group Dept: Violet Calderon 800-301-9673. www.montrosetravel.com/sierraclub. Ldrs: John Lajeuness, Andrea Lim, Donna Specht. Orange County Sierra Singles members, Please send in your e mail address to Data Base Manager, Joel Kenyon (jkenyon2002@excite.com) so we can keep you informed with up to date happenings. SEP 10 WED 8:30 AM OSO CREEK TRAIL O:[OCG, OCSS]: 5 mi, 400' gain urban loop in Mission Viejo along the shady creek and up to the ridge overlooking Trabuco Canyon, with a pause coming back at a pocket park for snack/lunch. Meet 8:30 am with 2 qts water, lunch. From I-5, E on La Paz just past Marguerite Pkwy to Thomas R Potocki Conference Ctr/Commerce, L into parking lot. Ldr: Pita Landesman, Asst: Judy Mulry. SEPT 13 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, 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, Julie Garner. SEP 13 SAT 3-5PM LITTLE HIKERS TURTLE ROCK PARK, IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330.. SEP 13 SAT 1 PM ANNUAL NEWCOMER/MEMBER INFORM'N 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) at the 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 16-22 TUE-MON HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE AND THE 62ND WAIKIKI ALOHA FESTIVAL O: See a part of Hawaii that few tourists ever get to experience. We will go on four hikes into the tropical rain forest of Oahu. View waterfalls, flowing streams, lush vegetation and magnificent scenic views. You will also have an opportunity to snorkel at Hanauma Bay and you may even see turtles. You can take a surf lesson with a world famous Waikiki Beach Boy. Includes round trip flight, 6 nights lodging and ground transportation. $995 with SC#/$1050 non-member (OCSS) Reserve by July 15. Limit 25, e mail leader (subject Hawaii 08) for information. Leader: Richard Glick, (rmglick@cox.net). Co-Ldr: Bob Moore. SEP 20 SAT 8:30 AM DEL MAR/TORREY PINES HIKE O: Moderately easy paced 8 miles round trip, approx 4 hours, 500 feet gain. Meet 7:30 am South Orange County Rideshare or 8:30 a.m. at intersection of Mercado Road and Cordero Road in Del Mar. Directions to starting point: 5 Fwy South approx. 60 miles. Exit Del Mar Heights Road, head West over the hill towards ocean. Go past stop light at Mango. Proceed to next street on left – Mercado. Left on Mercado. Go 1 block to intersection of Mercado/Cordero and park along canyon to South of intersection. Start in neighborhood streets and descend through Del Mar canyons. Hike to Torrey Pines State Park followed by a two mile beach walk to old Del Mar for a cup of coffee, return through residential area and a canyon to our cars. Light hiking boots, sunscreen, water, lunch, $ for beverage/coffee, Rain or Fire cancels. Leader: Christine Dickey, Co-Leader: Ghia Domont-Bohl. SEP 21 SUN 8:00AM 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 8:00AM 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 21 SUN 10 AM LAGUNA HILLS WALK, LITTLE HIKERS O: [SIERRA SAGE OF S. OC] Easy 1+ mile, nearly flat walk. to nearby Aliso Creek. We will explore then walk back to the Laguna Hills Community Center and enjoy lunch and play. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Meet 10 am at the Laguna Hills Community Center parking lot, corner of Alicia Pkwy and Paseo de Valencia in Laguna Hills. Leaders: Duana Miller, Mike Sappingfield. SEP 27 SAT 7 AM ICE HOUSE CANYON LOOP HIKE O:[Sierra Sage of S OC, OCSS]: Strenuous 8.6 miles rt, 2620' gain/loss, starting at 5000' to 7500' on trail. Hike through Icehouse canyon, known for its tall stands of incense cedar, ponderosa and sugar pines. Meet at north Orange County rideshare at 7:00 AM, or at Icehouse canyon trailhead at 8:30 AM. Bring lunch, 2 qts water, hat, sunscreen, lug sole boots, 10 essentials. Rain cancels. Requires group Wilderness Permit and USFS Adventure Pass for parking. Leaders: Todd Clark, Sylvie Côté. SEP 27 SAT 9:00AM SANTA ANA RIVER TO THE BEACH O:[OCG, OCSS]: Please join us for a 7-mile, virtually no elevation gain hike through Fairview Park to the Talbert Nature Preserve and on to Banning Ranch & the beach. Learn about the history of this area and importance of preserving this sensitive and endangered ecosystem as part of a proposed park/nature center designed to provide an "oasis of tranquility" near the confluence of the Santa Ana River and the ocean. Meet 9:00 a.m. at Fairview Park, Costa Mesa (405 Fwy to Harbor-south, right on Adams, left on Placentia, right after approximately 1/4 mile into the Fairview Park parking lot-parking is free). Bring water, snack, hat; tennis shoes are o.k. Ldr: Patricia Barnes. Asst: Joe Maynard. SEP 27 SAT 3-5PM LITTLE HIKERS AT TURTLE ROCK PARK, IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330. 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 4 SAT DARE TO LEAD! LEADERSHIP TRAINING SEMINAR Save this date. Leaders: Scope out new recruits and encourage them to become a Qualified Sierra Club Leader. Visit: angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc for more information or contact OCSS Outings Chair, Donna Specht. (donnaspecht@juno.com). Got new ideas for events? Need something more exciting? Sign up TODAY! 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 11 SAT 3-5PM LITTLE HIKERS AT TURTLE ROCK PARK,IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330. OCT. 11-12 SAT-SUN BACKPACK PALM SPRINGS TRAMWAY TO ROUND VALLEY, SAN JACINTO O: [ Sierra Sage of S. OC, OCSS]: Moderately strenuous Saturday backpack 4 miles, 700' gain, from the top of the Palm Springs Tramway Station (8400') to Round Valley campground (9100'). Day hike to Wellsman Divide. Saturday night happy hour. Sunday backpack back to tramway. Tram fare $22. Rain cancels. Contact leader for more information. Provisional ldr: Sylvie Cote (mlsylvie@hotmail.com) Co-Ldr: Todd Clark. OCT 13 MON 6:30 PM THE ALASKAN HIGHWAY AND POINTS NORTH Monthly Meeting: Mike and Patty Sappingfield traversed the famous Inside Passage and the entire length of the Alcan Highway and invite us to come along on their scenic photographic journey and wild animals encountered in Alaska, the Last Frontier. They visited Fairbanks, Anchorage, Seward, Valdez, as well as Denali, Kenai Fjords and Elias Wrangel National Parks. Social hour & program $3 donation. Meet 6:30 PM at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Ave., Costa Mesa. For optional potluck, bring a dish to share, your own utensils, plate and beverage. Contact: Ana Juarez and Donna Specht. OCT 19 SUN 8:00AM 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 8:00AM 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 25 SAT 3-5PM LITTLE HIKERS AT TURTLE ROCK PARK,IRVINE Come and play games in the park and visit the Nature Center. Directions: 405 fwy, exit South at University/Jeffrey, Left on Ridgeline, Left on Turtle Rock Drive , pass Sunnyhill then turn left into parking lot of Turtle rock Community Park . All supervised children welcome. Refreshments and games provided by the leader. Host: Max Mehdi. For information contact maxmehdi@hotmail.com. /or 949-307-4330. 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. NOV 17 MON 6:30 PM NEWCOMERS/MEMBERS THANKSGIVING NIGHT Orange County Sierra Singles invites you to an evening packed with lots of activities: Free Drawing. Find out all about our events with Little Hikers, 20s/30s, our award winning Weekly Conditioning Hikes, conservation outings, backpacks, ski trips and Adventure Destinations. We will have a special introduction of the upcoming Winter Sports Program. Meet the current OCSS Management Committee and turn in your ballot for the 2009 Mgmnt Committee. Bring New or Used outdoor gear to sell/swap. Newcomers welcome to join the Sierra Club for $25 introductory rate, free gift. Meet at the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center, 1845 Park Avenue, Costa Mesa. $3 Donation. Optional, bring a Thanksgiving side dish, potluck item or drinks and we will provide the turkey. Hosted by your Management Committee. For information contact: donnaspecht@juno.com. NOV 21 - DEC 6 FRI-SAT DESTINATION COSTA RICA O: [Angeles Chapter, OCSS, Sierra Sage]: Sixteen day tour from the Pacific beaches to the wild Northern Caribbean with stops in San Jose, Arenal, Santa Elena/Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero Village, Cahuita and everything in between. Why watch a National Geographic special when you can live it? On layover days, we will do some hiking and explore why this country is known for its enlightened approach to conservation. Visit Volcanoes, rain forests, ecological reserves, wildlife refuges and see spectacular wildlife: Crocodiles, exotic birds, sloths, all kinds of monkeys, frogs, snakes, coatis, and more. You can seek adventure in the jungle canopy or chill out in a hammock and enjoy la pura vida and the local tico culture. Sierra Club Member cost $1295, Non member cost $1395 (Sierra Club) includes up-graded accommodations (dbl. occup.), private 21-passenger air-conditioned coach, 16 meals/happy hours, some park/entrance fees, guides, misc. Group airfare extra. For itinerary, application, cancellation policy send email to: Donna Specht (donnaspecht@juno.com) Leaders: Mike Sappingfield, Donna Specht, John Lajeuness.