August 2008 Monthly Meeting
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Aug 28 Thu Sierra Singles
Monthly Meeting: "Global Warming Update." Darrell Clarke, Co-Chair of
the Air Quality, Global Warming and Energy Committee will provide the
newest information on ways to promote energy efficiency. Join us to learn
what you can do to become energy savvy. Current conservation news will
being the meeting. Everyone welcome. 6:30 pm refreshments, 7 pm program at
LA Zoo in Griffith Park (follow Sierra Singles signs to meeting room—front
gates close promptly at 7:30 pm, please arrive early).Contact: Jeanne Karpenko
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September 2008 Monthly Meeting
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Sep 25 Thu Sierra Singles
Monthly Meeting:
"Alaska: the Last Frontier." Spectacular scenery up the Inside Passage and into the pioneerin ports of Ketchikan,
Juneau and Skagway, midnight crepuscular rays, humpback whales, river braids from the air, glaciers calving in
Glacier Bay, Meade Icefield, College Fjord. View Denali—"The High One"—from Talkeetna and beyond…. Come join
photographer Derek Wallentinsen as he shares images and stories. Current conservation news and letter writing will
begin the meeting. Everyone welcome. 6:30 pm refreshments, 7 pm program, at LA Zoo in Griffith Park (follow
Sierra Singles signs to meeting room—front gates close promptly at 7:30 pm; please arrive early).
Contact: Jeanne Karpenko
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October 2008 Monthly Meeting
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Oct 23 Thu Sierra Singles
Monthly Meeting: "Backpacking Made Easier." Ranger Ken Murray will talk
about the gear revolution that has turned backpacking from a chore of hauling
huge packs weighing 60 lbs that crush the back, to base weights of 5-10 lbs for
a weekend! How to do it safely, comfortably and cheaply. Whether a veteran of 40
years or a brand new backpacker, you will learn how to reduce the stress on the
body! Current conservation news and letter writing will begin the meeting.
Everyone welcome. 6:30 refreshments, 7 pm program at LA Zoo in Griffith Park
(follow Sierra Singles signs to meeting room— front gates close promptly at 7:30
pm, please arrive early). Contact: Jeanne Karpenko
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