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page 2 San Diego Chapter September/October 2002 Hi Sierran

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Our current financialcrunch has caused us toconsider some changes. Weare fast outgrowing ourcramped office space. In our920 sq. ft. space, we havefive desks, a meeting table,

bookstore, art gallery, library, kitchen, bathroomand storage room. A centrally located office withparking and a large meeting room would be animprovement. Is there a member who has a largehouse with empty downstairs space? Call me!This could be a win-win arrangement and we areusually quiet by 10 pm!

Thanks to GLS for sharing a booth withthe main chapter at the Gay Pride Festival. Wegave out hundreds of Hi Sierrans and gatheredsignatures for the petition to Sen. Feinstein to co-

sponsor Sen. Boxer's California Wild HeritageCampaign. This bill will protect thousands ofacres of wilderness from roads and logging aswell as preserve natural wild rivers. GLS isundergoing changes and a discussion for re-organizing the group will be held at the annualThanksgiving weekend at Foster Lodge.

The "Evening with the Mayor" plansare in full swing, headed up by Warren Havilandand ExCom's Bob Coates. We have an arrange-ment with the Natural History Museum as oursite, catered hors d'oeuvers and the promise of agood dialogue with Mayor Dick Murphy.

VIEW FROM THE CHAIRby Ellen Shively, Chapter Chair

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The $100 fee multiplied by several hundred guestswill be our largest fund raiser to date and will be anannual event. Don't miss this marvelous opportunityto express your concerns to our civic leaders whilehelping the chapter in it's important work.

With the summer of fun coming to a close, Ihope you'll reassess how you're spending your sparetime. We have a few areas of interest that have vacan-cies and could use some energizer bunnies. One is ourMembership Committee. This group typically staffs

booths and tells our story to the general public. Theyhave written welcome letters to new members andattended the new members orientation to explain ourprograms and enlist volunteer placement. If you liketo meet people and believe in expanding our influ-ence, this is the place for you. If you have businessskills, our bookkeeper is asking for help. Kellie has

been diligent for many years and deserves a break.

We've also worn out our previous Fundraising Chair.Since we are expanding our horizons looking forgrants, encouraging long term endowments and look-ing for creative sources of income, we need someoneto lead the way for a more stable fiscal picture. Howabout it?

Thanks to the hundreds of you who haveresponded to our appeal for help. We will be askingthe national office to reconsider their portion of duessubvention to chapters this September. The idea is outon the One Club server and many chapters are weigh-ing in. Hopefully, changes will come.

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Dear Hi Sierran,

Thank you, Dear Members and Activists, Committees, and Sections!

Thanks to your letters, phone calls, and generous donations, myjob is saved! I am so honored and happy to be able to continueto serve this awesome chapter of the Sierra Club. I hope andplan to help make it even more awesome. I want you to knowthat I really appreciate your support.

Unfortunately, we are still short of funds, and GeoffreySmith's hours have been cut in half. We are still plugging away,trying to cut costs, looking for grant money, endowments, anddonations and trying to think creatively. We still need your helpto make this chapter function effectively. Please consider help-ing out in any way that you can. Essentially, you are the chap-ter!

Once again, thanks! It is incredible to feel the power of

your support. Don't EVER doubt that you make a difference!For Mother Earth,Cheryl ReiffChapter Administrative & Volunteer Coordinator

Dear Sierra Club Friends,On July 17, due to continuing budget constraints, the Sierra ClubSan Diego Chapter Executive Committee decided to cut my staffposition to 50% time effective September 1. The Annual FundAppeal under my direction has exceeded our original fundrais-ing goal of $45,000, thanks to your generous support. Newexpenses have unfortunately arisen at mid-year, necessitatingthe reduction of staff, and my position of ConservationCoordinator and Fundraiser has been cut in half.

Please continue to support your chapter with both timeand money. For more information on the current financial situ-ation, contact the Executive Committee: [email protected]

Please contact me directly with any information youmight have regarding grant funding or part-time employmentopportunities in the environmental, non-profit field. It is myfirm desire to continue my staff work for the Sierra Club. Withgrant funding or supplemental employment, I will be able tocontinue the important conservation coordination and advocacywork that I do for your Sierra Club San Diego Chapter, afterSeptember 1.

Thanks. I look forward to hearing from you.

Geoffrey SmithConservation Coordinator858.442.1425

WED LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!Letters policy: Submit your letters of 300 words or less via emailto: [email protected] or by mail to our office.Your submission is not a guarantee that your letter will be published,and we reserve the right to edit all content for errors in spellingand/or grammar. Letters do not necessarily represent the beliefs of theHi Sierran or Sierra Club.

EVENING WITH THEMAYOR HOST LIST

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Chapter Notes SIERRA CLUB LARRY DUMLAOGALLERY ANNOUNCES TWO NEWOPENINGS: Ann Lyle Van Atta presents Chinese Brush

Paintings, September 14 October 11.

Robyn Waayers presents Nature Photography,October 12 November 8.

ANN LYLE VAN ATTA, SEPTEMBER 14 OCTOBER 11Like many Western painters of the Chinese brush, ink andwatercolor medium, Ms. Van Atta also studied first withWestern (including local) teachers such as Carol Lindemulder,Bill Bown and John Baldessari. Her tutors covered topics fromlife drawing, intaglio, pastels, to oil painting. For her the artis-tic transformation occurred in 1974 when she enrolled with

Jean Chua Shen at the UCSD Extension. From then on, her

focus was Chinese brush painting and calligraphy in a broadrange of subject matter. From her experience, she equates thedynamic pounce of the brush on the canvas with the energiz-ing dance of the Chinese brush on paper. In her paintings,you witness her love of nature. (Anns paintings will also beshown at the Bow Willow Concert Fundraiser on Saturday,September 7, described in the column to the left).

ROBYN WAAYERS, OCTOBER 12 NOVEMBER 8Robyn has been interested in nature and nature photographysince her childhood on the east coast. She completed herMasters Degree in Ecology at San Diego State University in1996. Since then she has been teaching biology, zoology and

natural history at several local community colleges. Robyn isan active member of the Palomar Audubon Society and hasbeen active in the San Diego Green Party. Her photographs ofnature and animals are used extensively in her classes, at localtalks on birds and mammals and occasionally are sold for useto clients such as the San Diego Zoological Society.

All gallery shows open on the scheduled first night at 6:00 pm,with the artist present. These second Saturday of the monthopenings coincide with the monthly Ray at Night arts andculture celebrations on Ray Street, featuring over a dozengallery openings presenting a variety of mediums rangingfrom paintings and sculpture to poetry and music. You dontwant to miss it!

The Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Gallery is open Monday -Friday from 12 - 5 pm, at the Sierra Club Bookstore and Office,3820 Ray Street in North Park. A percentage of the proceedsfrom the sale of original art directly benefit the ongoing con-servation issue work of the Sierra Club, San Diego Chapter.

For information about the Sierra Club Larry Dumlao Art Gallery, contactGeoffrey Smith, Chapter Conservation Coordinator and Fundraising Manager, at619.299.1741. HS

LIVING ROOM CONCERT FUNDRAISER'Bow Willow', Saturday Evening, September 7, Los Peasquitos

Canyon PreserveJoin us for a summer evening of folk music at the Rancho SantaMaria de Los Peasquitos adobe. Built in 1823, this 'livingroom' venue is the oldest residential structure in San DiegoCounty, used for our event through arrangement with theCounty of San Diego. We'll relax to the acoustic sounds of 'BowWillow', the renowned folk music ensemble of Vickie Cottle,Walt Richards and Paula Strong. Their wonderful folk music

brings to life the history of the old west with stories of trains,cowboys, wide open spaces, and rugged adventure. Theirmusic will be accompanied by the cowboy poetry of JohnSedberry, whose prose exquisitely captures the feeling of the oldwest.

Tonight's concert will be held under the stars in thecourtyard of the historic adobe, so bring your blankets andbeach chairs. We'll begin with a potluck dinner at 6:00 pm(bring your own food to share and beverages), followed by BowWillow's program at 7:00 pm.Your $25.00 suggested donationwill help support the ongoing issue work of the San DiegoChapter's Conservation Committee.

To RSVP (reservations are required), please send a stampedand self-addressed legal sized envelope (SASE) to: Living RoomConcert c/o Sierra Club 3820 Ray Street, San Diego, CA 92104.For more info, contact: Geoffrey Smith, 619-299-1741, [email protected] HS

- GEOFFREY SMITH, CONSERVATION COORDINATOR

Old Car got you down?Do you have a vehicle you havewanted to get rid of but dontwant to hassle with selling it?Why not donate it to the San Diego Chapter of the SierraClub? You can do this by visiting www.cars4causes.net, orcalling (800)766-2273, or by sending an email to:[email protected]. Make sure to tell them that thedonation is for the Sierra Club Foundation, San DiegoChapter so we receive the funds. Thank you!

FOR MORE INFORMATION: GEOFFREY SMITH, 619.299.1741


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Second Saturday of

Every Month

SIERRA CLUB BOOKSTORE from 6-9pmRay Street in North Park comes alive with the sights and sounds of

original music, art writings and poetry. Celebrate the richness ofthe arts with the Sierra Club Bookstore and other merchants of Ray

Street as we all open our doors for an evening of entertainment.

Sierra Club Bookstore

The Sierra Club Bookstore is open M-F from 12-5pm619.299.1797

[email protected]://WWW.SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/GALLERY

SHOP ONLINE: WWW.SANDIEGO.SIERRACLUB.ORG/BOOKSTORE

Sierra Club Bookstore

3820 RAY STREET SAN DIEGO, CA 92104

One block east of 30th St, just south of University in thecommunity of North Park

* MONDAY- FRIDAY

NOON- 5 PM

CALL BEFORE COMING DOWN!

(619)299-1797

ALL PROFITS BENEFIT THE SAN DIEGO CHAPTER

DISCOUNTS: 10% MEMBERS; 20% COLS AND CHAIRS

IN ADDITION TO OUR WIDE SELECTION OF BOOKS, WE ALSO FEATUREMAPS ON CD-ROM, SIERRA CLUB DAYPACKS, AND NOTE CARDS

* Operated by Sierra Club volunteers

UPCOMING EVENTS:Ann Lyle Van Atta presents Chinese Brush Paintings,

September 14 - October 11Robyn Waayers presents Nature Photography,

October 12 - November 8

SOUTH COUNTY GROUP TO GATHER ATPARADISE CREEKTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 6 8 PM

Come meet your fellow South County Sierra Club members, atthis gathering in National City at the Paradise Creek

Educational Park. Well meet on Tuesday, September 24 at 6pm for a tour of the creek and facility, led by Ted Gottshalk. Asthe sun sets on the tidal estuary, well retire to the trailer to talkabout outings and issues in the South County.

Interest in a South County Group of the Sierra Club isbuilding. We began our series of gatherings with our verypopular March program at the Tijuana River Preserve inImperial Beach, followed by a potluck at Brown Field on OtayMesa in June, and a planning meeting in Chula Vista in July.We are learning that there is a lot of interest in exploring theunique resources of South County, and in getting moreinvolved in the issues that are shaping the region. For moreinformation about our South County activities, contact: KarenSmith, 619-422-3236 or Geoffrey Smith (no relation!), 619-299-1741. Join our growing email list by sending email to [email protected]. For information on ParadiseCreek, visit www.paradisecreek.org.

Paradise Creek is located in National City, which ispart of beautiful San Diego County, California. Paradise CreekEducational Park is located on Hoover Avenue, south of 18thStreet. The PCEPI office is at 1815 Hoover Ave.

DIRECTIONS:Take the I-5 to Bay Marina Drive in National City. Turn left atthe freeway exit and drive east under the freeway to WilsonAvenue. Turn right on 18th Street and drive east 3 blocks toHoover Avenue, just past Kimball Elementary School.Paradise Creek Educational Park is at the end of the street.Take 19th Street off Wilson for the entrance to the amphithe-ater and for school bus unloading.

DIRECTIONS FROM THE TROLLEY:We are very accessible from the Trolley and we encourage vis-itors to take advantage of this service. Get off at the 24th StreetStation and walk east on 22nd St. to the South entrance of thepark. HS

PUBLIC LANDS DAY IN SOUTH BAY!THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM(NWR) IS 99 YEARS OLDAND HEADING TOWARD 100 YEARS OF CONSERVATION!

The San Diego NWR Complex cordially invites you to a

Birthday Celebration on Saturday, September 28, 2002,National Public Lands Day

Morning Restoration Project - Tijuana Slough NWR, 9am-1pmMEET AT 5TH AND IRIS IN IMPERIAL BEACH.RSVP by September 15th to B. Schmidt at (619)479-3412 [email protected]

Evening Volunteer Appreciation BBQ - Sweetwater Marsh NWRAT THE CHULA VISTA NATURE CENTER FROM 6-8:30PME STREET AND I-5RSVP by September 15th to same as above. Please park in the outsidelot. Shuttles will run every few minutes. HS


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Chapter Notes (cont)

The Sierra Club, in conjunction withBaykeeper and the California CoastalCommission, will participate in the 18thAnnual California Coastal Cleanup onSaturday, September 21st from 9am to12pm at Pacific Beach. Meet by the lifeguard station just south of the CrystalPier. We will have a booth set up anddrop-ins are welcome.

Coastal Cleanup day began in1985 and has grown into an annual eventthat ranks among the largest volunteerdays on the planet. Over 90 nations par-

ticipate. Last year 43,000 people volun-teered and collected over 700,000 poundsof trash and debris! We would like toencourage environmentally aware peopleto come out and meet others who sharethe same philosophies. The goal is toencourage Californians to clean theirlocal beaches, shorelines and inlandwaterways while raising awarenessabout the connection between inlandneighborhood non-point source pollutionand the ocean.

After the cleanup in PacificBeach, there is the second annual Save theBay featuring paddle events, live bands,raffles and food and drink (we are look-ing for 2 people who are interested in par-ticipating in paddle events). This will beheld at West Bonita Cove in Mission BayPark and is a celebration of the bays andbeaches that make San Diego such aunique place to live.

Please contact Mary Sanborn for information:[email protected] or 858-679-0396.

Our Chapter Coastal Committee is comingto North County again for our regularmonthly meeting on Wednesday,September 25th, at 7 pm, and YOU areinvited. We had a great meeting in July andwe want to keep building the NorthCounty coastal activist base.

IN FACT, until further notice we will bemeeting in North County on all odd-num-bered months, and meeting at the SierraClub Office in North Park on the even-numbered months. We would appreciateyour input and participation.

Coastal Committee membersScott and Sheelagh Williams have gra-ciously offered to host the North Countymeeting at their beautiful home in SolanaBeach.

638 West Circle Drive, Solana Beach

DIRECTIONS:From I-5, exit at Lomas Santa Fe Drive. Gowest to Old Highway 101. Turnright/north. Turn left at Cliff St. (first andonly light, next to Roberto's). Go up thehill and turn right on Pacific Avenue. Afterone block, Pacific Avenue turns into Circle

Drive. Number 638 is on the right side.Please contact Eric Bowlby at 619-284-9399 [email protected] if you would like tojoin our Coastal Committee and receive the agendasand other related information.

COASTAL CLEANUP DAY

BEGAN IN 1985 AND HASGROWN INTO AN ANNUAL

EVENT THAT RANKS AMONG

THE LARGEST VOLUNTEER

DAYS ON THE PLANET

18TH ANNUALCALIFORNIA COASTAL

CLEANUP!

COASTAL COMMITTEEMEETING IN NORTH COUNTY

Eco-Cruise to Sea of CortezAPRIL 5-12, 2003 - Spurred by the needfor additional funds to support theChapters many environmental projects,the Conservation Committee invitesmembers to cruise the wild and beauti-ful Sea of Cortez. Linblad Expeditions,who will host our group aboard thecommodious 70-passenger Sea Lion, isnoted for its conservation ethic and fea-ture trips filled with adventure and edu-cation, followed by great food and good

company in a casual atmosphere aboardship.Experienced naturalists will be

on board to enhance our enjoyment aswe meander among remote islands, stopfor walks on deserted beaches, snorkelwith friendly sea lions, and kayak inpristine waters. For the less adventur-ous, zodiac forays will be arranged tolook for the largest creature ever to live

on earth, the blue whale, as he travelsthese biologically diverse waters.Passengers will enjoy lingering overbeach barbecues, watching throngs ofsea birds cloud the sky, and enjoying thesunset over the desert horizon. This 8-day cruise departs Guaymas, Mexico,

on April 5, and arrives in La Paz, BajaCalifornia, on April 12.The price, starting from $2290

per person, includes a double occupan-cy cabin, all meals and services, snorkelgear and wet suits, kayaks, zodiacs, andon-board naturalists. A 10% discount isoffered to those booking before Oct. 1.

To make a reservation (a $300 check, made out toSierra Club, holds a space) or to request a brochurewith more information, contact Cheryl Reiff (619-299-1743 / [email protected]).

WILDLIFE AND BORDERCOMMITTEES SPONSOR

CRUISE FUNDRAISER

November 9th, 2-9 pmCome to "Victor's on the Bay" on Mission BaySaturday, with Koko Loco (Jimmy Buffettcover band), The Saturday Morning BlueGrass Band, Grove and more. performing

throughout the day! Ony $20.00 per ticket!All proceeds will benefit the Sierra Club andthe San Diego Canyons Campaign. This will bea party to celebrate our beautiful canyons.

Make your Check payable to: "Sierra Club"with "Canyons Fest" written in the memospace.

Mail to: SIERRA CLUB, 3820 RAY ST., SANDIEGO, CA 92104. Include your mailingaddress & phone number. Tickets will bemailed to you with directions.

SD CANYONS MUSICFESTIVAL!

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18SNOW CAMPING IN YELLOWSTONE!Seeing Yellowstone wildlife during the winter is an experience that manyhave long aspired to have. Buffalo, elk, wolves, coyotes, ducks, geese, swans,are all part of this very unique ecosystem. It thrives, in part, in this specialarea as a result of the geothermal activity that is of world-renowned beauty.

It can be argued that the choice means of experiencing Yellowstonein the winter was on cross-country skis while camping out in a tent. The

desire to feel as much a part of the natural system, to achieve the greatestcloseness to the wildlife, provides a driving force.

During winter, the animals move less to conserve energy, allowingvisitors to have very close, totally uncrowded encounters.

Alvin Walter and Ellen Feeney have had many adventurous travelsincluding kayaking in Alaska, Canada, Mexico and the Everglades, scubadiving, numerous back country ski trips to the Sierra and local mountainsand Alvins ski trek to the North Pole over sea ice. We always come back tocross-country skiing as our favorite sport and to nature and wildlife photog-raphy as our most prized souvenirs. Yellowstone National Park offered uswonderful opportunities. Come see the results!

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20ORANGUTANS IN

SUMATRA A STUDY INSELF-MEDICATION.This program, presented byBeverly Raimondo, will focus on anew project investigating the waythat orangutans self-medicate inorder to treat illness. The orang-utan, being such a close relative,can give us clues to medicine in theforest. By observing their eatingbehavior, we can find medicinalplants that can open up newavenues in human medicine.

This study emphasizesanother crucial reason to save theorangutan and the precious rain-forest they live in.

Raimondo was born inChicago, and graduated inCommunication Design fromColumbia College. She worked inpublishing, designing multi-cul-tural educational materials.

Pursuing her dream tolive abroad, she moved to Paris in1991 and worked as an Art

Director for cultural and educa-

THE CHAPTERS MONTHLY PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER ARE FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, ANDFRIDAY OCT. 18. BOTH EVENTS ARE AT 7:30PMAT THE SAN DIEGO ZOOS OTTO CENTER.

PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. MANNY KUGLER IS PROGRAM CHAIRMonthly Programs

Snow camping in Yellowstone, a lecture/slide show tobe presented by Alvin Walter and Ellen Feeney at theAuditorium of the San Diego Zoos Otto EducationalCenter on Friday, October 18 at 7:30pm.HS

tional magazines.She has always been inter-

ested in the environment and sup-ports many environmental organi-zations. Her fascination with natureled her to Brazil in 1996 where shedocumented scientists studyingmedicinal plants in the rainforest.

Raimondo moved to SanDiego two years ago. In April 2001,she decided to fulfill a life-longdream to observe primates in thewild, and volunteered to work onDr. Ivona Foitovas project workingwith the orangutan in Sumatra,Indonesia. After hanging (no punintended) with these amazing pri-

mates, Raimondo was seduced bythe wondrous rainforest andreturned to Indonesia twice toassist Dr. Ivona Foitova with herresearch. It is this research that shewill share with you during thisvery exciting program!

PHOTOS BY CORY CHEW

Orangutans in Sumatra a study in self-medication, will be presented by BeverlyRaimondo. The program features a lecture,slides and video and will be held in theAuditorium of the San Diego Zoos OttoEducation Center on Friday, September 20at 7:30pm (during the Sierrra Clubsmonthly chapter meeting). HS


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ONE CLUB: 'ONE FROM THE ROAD

Having a column is a nice thing: I get to say whats on my mind and I have a lot of things on my mind these days. Not since myChapter Chair days in 1988-89 (View from the Chair) have I hada column like this, through which to communicate with the won-

derful Sierra Club community.Loyal readers, here are my thoughts What an amaz-

ing thing it is to work with so many dedicated, inspired and gen-erous volunteers! The psychic rewards of working for a non-profit are indeed worth the financial sacrifice that I made to comehere, as I have learned over the past two years. I am in awe ofyou!

The Annual Fund Appeal has been an unmitigated suc-cess, and were still going strong. You really came through for oursecond big push in July: Our total donation receipts as of mid-August are in excess of $60,000 far in excess of our $45,000 goal,and the $17,000 that I started with when I assumed my fundrais-ing staff role in April.

Yet here we are at mid-year, taking a look at the budget,

and low and behold we find new unbudgeted expenses: theinsurance premium from National has more than doubled;Urgent maintenance costs for Foster Lodge; Increased lobbyingcosts in Sacramento; and more. We find ourselves in deficit modeonce again, and tragically my position of ConservationCoordinator will likely be cut to 50% as a result, a devastatingblow to me personally in light of my 23-year commitment to theClub

YOU can help to keep me full-time to do the important

By Geoffrey Smith, Conservation Coordinator

issue coordination work of our chapter:Make that generous donation today! Cometo the Evening with the Mayor event inOctober, and the Bow Willow concert inSeptember! Consider active personal par-ticipation on a Chapter committee, whetherit is Advancement, Fundraising, Finance, or

even ExCom. This is YOUR chapter, and Iam YOUR employee its YOUR call

In other news, Camille and I justreturned from our Southwestern Odyssey

vacation. We took a road trip through AZ, NM, CO, and NV.Dont be deceived by the rush of jet airplanes as you fly over thisregion 3,000 miles is a lot of asphalt!

In our travels, our feelings of smallness and of vast dis-tances were violently juxtaposed with the massive destructionhumankind has brought about: Giant cyanide heap leach goldmines marring the landscape in Nevada; Millions of acres of over-grazed and tamarisk-choked public land in the Great Basin;Hundreds of thousands of acres of incinerated forests the resultof a century of irresponsible forest management in Arizona andColorado; The Nevada Test Site; Formerly immense Ute Indianlands reduced to reservations the size of a postage stamp in NewMexico. But through all this, we found hope: southern UtahWilderness; Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument; TheBig Blue Wilderness in the Uncompahgre National Forest; and,perhaps, most profoundly, the flutter of a butterfly on a summerday. People, our world is a beautiful place, and we can stop thedestruction. Allow me to help you. Ill see you on the trail.

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VISITOR & NEW MEMBER

SIERRA CLUB ORIENTATION

September 11 and October 9, 7pm(2nd Wednesdays)Meet at the Tierrasanta RecreationCenter, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd.(building on the left.) Presentations startat 7 p.m. featuring Singles, Bike, Photo,Ski, Focus on Youth, 20/30s SingleSierrans sections, North County, conser-vation and chapter activities, includingover 1,000 outings during the year.Refreshments are served. Call JerryRatajesak at 619-316-2220 for more info.

MONTHLY CHAPTER PROGRAM

September 20 & October 18, 7pm(3rd Fridays)A free lecture/slide show at the SanDiego Zoos Otto Center auditorium.See p. 7 for details.

SIERRA SINGLES MOUNTAIN

MADNESS AUTUMNAL

EQUINOX AT FOSTER LODGE

Sept. 2122,Saturday (10am) Sunday (2pm)Coordinator: Carol Branch, 858-452-

1539 [email protected]: Bob Spahle, Judy Wolf, JayneReinhardt, Marc CrockerTheme: FLOWER POWER

COLs Needed To Lead HikesSing and roast marshmallows at camp-fire. Dance Noise Boys Sat 7:30 11:30pm (same band you loved at last yearsMountain Madness). Hikes Sat. after-noon, evening, and Sun. morning. Longhikes and short hikes to be announced.Sleep out in tents or cars, or inside lodge(bring bedding). Bring Sat. dinner

potluck dish, own beverages (well pro-vide some), and own Saturday lunch.Breakfast provided. Start working onyour hippie outfits. Prizes in several cat-egories. Dance cards.Cost: $30.00 all SC members; $35.00 non-members. Add $5 late fee after Sept. 9th.Mail check payable to Sierra Singles, &SASE to Carol Branch, 7170 Rock ValleyCt., San Diego 92122.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ACTIVITIES INFORMATION TO THE HI SIERRAN FOR THE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER ISSUE IS OCTOBER 1. SEND TO:[email protected] OR CALL SHELLEY WARNICK AT (858)695-3552 BETWEEN 8AMAND 8PM

SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER ACTIVITIES

SIERRA SINGLES MONTHLY

EVENT MOVIE AT BALBOA PARK

September 28, Saturday, 7 pmCoordinator: Shelley Warnick 858-945-3554 (cell) or [email protected] go see The Honeymooners at theMuseum of Photographic Arts finalnight of the "Revenge of the Long CultSummer" film series. $5 tickets.Beautiful, intimate auditorium with filmintro. by Curator of Film. No refresh-ments (bottled water ok) so eat yourpopcorn in the car on the way. IncludesMama Loves Mambo, The Baby-Sitter,

Twas the Night Before Christmas andThe Worry Wart. Email Shelley ONLY onSep. 27 or call her ONLY on Sep. 28 9am-5pm if you want a seat saved. Or takeyour chances at what is expected to be apopular show. On the Prado between bigwater fountain and the Museum of Art.

San Diegos Natural History!

Interested in a fascinating overview of ourregion's natural history? Sign up for the"Natural History of San Diego, a compre-hensive 17-session program offered by theSan Diego Natural History Museum. Led

by experts in their field, weekly classesexplore such diverse topics as geology,paleontology, botany, entomology, her-petology, mammalogy, and marine life.Classes held Wednesdays, 6-8 pm startingOctober 2 and run through February 12,2003. Choose to sign up for the entire seriesfor $120-$150 or feel free to walk into anyclass for $10 a session. For class scheduleand details, visit www.sdnhm.org/educa-tion/naturalhistory or call 619-255-0203.

SIERRA SINGLES MONTHLYEVENT SLIDE SHOW:

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, MT.,A PERSONAL JOURNEYOctober 17, Thursday, 6 pmCoordinator: Carol Branch858-452-1539 / [email protected]: Lynda JuniperCome enjoy the wild grandeur and sce-nic scale of this million plus acres"Crown of the Continent" Park with BillEvans, whose love affair with Glacierspans four decades. Images and anec-

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dotes from 700+ miles of exploring anddiscovering this extraordinary place. Hehas shared this "Land of ShiningMountains" with others through 6National Sierra Club Outings, includinga San Diego group August 2002.Experience Glacier vicariously thisevening, then plan on being there nextyear. A potluck dinner will precede theshow, to be held at the SD RegionalCenter, 4335 Ruffin Rd, Ste 101. I-15 toBalboa, go west. Turn left on RuffinRoad, then left into Daley Plaza. Noreservations needed.

SIERRA SINGLES MOUNTAIN

MAGIC FOSTER LODGE

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

October 26-27, Saturday(10am) Sunday (4pm)Hosts: Bob Spahle 619-224-8990Carol Branch 858-452-1539 [email protected]: Judy Wolf, Jayne Reinhardt,Lynda Juniper, Marc Crocker

COLs Needed To Lead HikesDidnt get enough of Mountain

Madness last month? Or you missed itand heard how great it was? Come onup to Mountain Magic! Wear your"flower power" creation Halloween cos-tume or create a different one. Bringyour Saturday lunch and potluck dinnerdish, and own drinks for Sat. eve happyhour. There well socialize and sign eachothers dance cards. After dinner wedon our costumes and dance to NoiseBoys band. Hikes on Saturday afternoonand Sunday morning. Cost: $30.00 allSC members, $35.00 non-members.

Register by Oct 12 to avoid $5.00 latecharge.

Mail check payable to Sierra Singles, &SASE to Carol Branch, 7170 Rock ValleyCt., San Diego 92122.

Deadline to submit Activities informationto the Hi Sierran for theNovember/December issue is October 1.Send to: [email protected] or call Shelley Warnick at(858)695-3552 between 8amand 8pm

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