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September 3 Sunday E4
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Mission Valley Day hike/Padres Baseball Game
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Leader: Bob Muldrew (858) 292-8405
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We will hike 2 miles to the stadium where we will watch a Padres baseball game from the outfield bleachers - $5. We will stuff our fat faces while sitting together/rooting as our Padres WHUP (sic) the PITIFUL Pittsburgh Pirates (“dem bums”). Finally, we will beat the parking lot traffic jam by hiking back to our
cars.
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September 9-10 Saturday - Sunday
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Chapter Outings Leader Training Level 1
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Registrar: Karen Smith (619) 422-3236
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We need YOU as a Chapter Outing Leader. For details, see article in Hi-Sierran. Deadline to register is 9 pm Tuesday, September 5; no late signups or walk-ins will be accepted. Please call 9am - 9pm
only.
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September 15-17 Friday - Sunday M4B
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Nature Knowledge Workshop for Kids
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Leader: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Our annual Focus On Youth autumn workshop may be just the opportunity you’ve been wanting for your children or grandchildren ages 8 and up. It is a fun packed weekend held at relaxing Foster Lodge in the Laguna Mountains. Activities on plant life, animals, Native American wisdom and modern conservation are provided by Sierra Club outings leaders and other local experts who enjoy learning with children. This is a family outing with parents involved in all activities. Six meals (Friday supper - Sunday lunch) are included. Reserve
soon, as space is limited. Call leader for details. Price: Adults $50, “Teens” 12-17 $40, and children 6-11 $35. Price reduced $5 per person for tent sleeping. To reserve send SASE and check made out to Sierra Club/F.O.Y. Please include names and ages of those under 18. Mail to leader at: 74313 Chicory St., Palm Desert, CA
92260.
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September 24 Sunday 1 - 4pm M3B
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Torrey Pines State Park Day hike
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Leader: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
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Asst:
Needed
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Enjoy a hike in Torrey Pines State Park from 1 - 4 pm. Families with children of all ages are very welcome. Plan on $5-7 for parking fee. Bring sturdy shoes, water, daypack, sun protection and swimsuit (optional). Call leader for signup and meeting
location.
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September 30 Saturday 11 - 3pm
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E1A Annual FOY Beach Picnic, Mission
Bay
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Leader: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Come eat and play at Mission Bay! No reservations are required — just stop by! Burgers, dogs, buns, fixin’s, beverages and play equipment provided. Bring your blanket, chairs, sunscreen and a potluck dish to feed six. Last names ending in A-G bring salads (green, fruit, potato, etc.,) H-Q bring non-salad side dishes (chips, baked beans, etc.,) and R-Z bring sweet treats. Directions: I-5 to Clairemont Rd/ Mission Bay exit, head west as if going to the Visitor’s Center. Turn Left onto Mission Bay Drive Frontage Rd. We will be located by the playground directly across from a little island, in the Morena section. Directional F.O.Y. signs WILL be posted. Only heavy rain
cancels.
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October 13-15 Saturday - Sunday E4B
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El Prado (Lagunas) Car Camp
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Leader: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
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Asst: Needed
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Enjoy the weekend under a full moon in the mountains near the town of Laguna. We’ll have a hike on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. This is a central commissary trip. Families with children are very welcome. Price for one adult families: $37, two adults or three or more kids: $43. To reserve, send a SASE, check made out to Sierra Club-FOY, and names and ages of kids to leader at: 1827 Bancroft St., San Diego, CA
92102.
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October 21-22 Saturday - Sunday E2B
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Pumpkin Carving Car Camp, Lake Skinner
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Leader: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Assistant: Needed**
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Join us for a relaxing weekend in tree-shaded campsites alongside the lake. We’ll hike Saturday afternoon and carve our jack-o-lanterns on Sunday (pumpkins provided.) This central commissary trip is appropriate for all ages. Fee for one adult family is $42, and $48 for two adult family or family with 3 or more kids.
**Family willing to transport group equipment goes half price** call for details. To reserve: send check made out to Sierra Club-FOY, SASE, phone #, and names and ages of children to leader at 74313 Chicory St. Palm Desert, CA 92260.
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November 3-5 Friday - Sunday
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Wilderness First Aid Seminar
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This comprehensive seminar is considered the equivalent for the Advanced First Aid required for COL’s. Participants must have knowledge of CPR and Standard First Aid. Check the Hi-Sierran for more specific information and an
application.
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November 4-5 Saturday - Sunday E3B
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Borrego Palm Canyon Car Camp
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Leader: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Assistant: Needed
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Our large group site will provide an easy walk to Anza-Borrego State Park’s renowned Visitor’s Center Saturday afternoon. On Sunday morning, we’ll hike Palm Canyon to the falls — perhaps spotting Bighorn Sheep on the way! This central commissary trip is appropriate for all age levels. Fees: $40 for one adult family, and $46 for two adults or three or more kids in a family. To reserve: Send check made out to Sierra Club-FOY, phone #, SASE, names and ages of children to leader at 74313 Chicory St. Palm Desert, CA
92260.
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November 9 Thursday
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F.O.Y. Quarterly Meeting and Dinner
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Chair: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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Quarterly Meetings are held from 6 pm to 8 pm (dinner 6:00-6:30 and meeting from 6:30-8:00) at the University Towne Center food court by the ice skating rink. Meetings are open to all members and their
children.
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November 12 Sunday 1 pm E2B
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Tide pooling Adventure
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Leader: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
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Assistant: Needed
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This will be a discovery walk at a local tide pooling location (to be announced.) All ages welcome! Please call leader for details and
directions.
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November 25 Saturday E3B
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Desert View Dayhike
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Leader: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
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Asst: Needed
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Families with all ages of children are very welcome. This is a great idea for out of town guests or just to tone up after your turkey day. Call leader to
reserve.
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December 2 Saturday 8 am M6C
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Fortuna Mountain - North Peak (Tierrasanta) Day hike
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Leader: Bob Muldrew (858) 292-8405
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We will start in Tierrasanta at 8 am, eat snacks at the top and be back by 1-2 pm. Fortuna Mountain is one of the more remote and least climbed features of the Mission Trails Regional Park. Children must be at least 8 years old, or have the leader’s specific approval to go. Heavy, continuous rain cancels. Phone leader for more
details.
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December 9 Saturday N/A
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FOY Holiday Party
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Coordinator: Laura Cramer (760) 341-5448
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We’ll have more fabulous door prizes, “hands on” games, crafts and activities for all ages-and a potluck, of course! Specific central San Diego location and directions will be recorded on
Coordinator’s message machine after Thanksgiving. No reservations required, just drop by with any potluck dish to feed six-and a holiday
spirit!
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December 17 Sunday 1 - 4 pm M4A
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North County Dayhike
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Leader: Kari Elliott
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Asst: Denise Falk (619) 231-4975
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North County day hike from 1 - 4pm, location to be announced (possible Quail Botanical Gardens or North County beach). Call Assistant Leader for signup. All ages of children are very welcome.
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