Family Section
September/October 2004 Newsletter
| This month, we have several hikes, Chapter Outing Leader training, the Family Connection swap meet, and more! See below. Our Section now includes 25 families subscribed to the newsletter via listserv, up from zero two months ago. So we are just getting started! |
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We are always looking for more events and outings! Any member can publish an event on the Family Section e-mail list any time, and any member who is a COL can publish an outing to the list any time.
Children are also permitted on main Chapter (as opposed to Family Section) outings as long as the outing description does not specify otherwise. Of course, the children will be subject to the same screening (e.g., can he/she really hike 20 miles with 5000' of elevation gain?) as everyone else. Some outing leaders mistakenly believe that there is a special parental consent form required for children. This is only the case if the parent or guardian is not present. If the parent is present on the outing, the parent just signs the standard Sierra Club liability waiver and sign-in sheet (that all outing participants must sign) on behalf of the child.
If you would like to receive the Family Section e-newsletter and other information for members, please subscribe by filling out this form. You will need your Sierra Club member number, printed on the address labels of your Hi Sierran newsletter and Sierra magazine.
For more information about the Family Section or if you have any ideas about activities you'd like to do, please contact:
Ensie and Matthias Blume at 858-695-9675
We look forward to seeing you at a Family Section event soon!
September/October Activities and Outings
Notes: Contact information for the outing leaders and event organizers is included in our free newsletter, distributed via e-mail. It is not included on the Web so as to protect the leaders from spammers and to provide you more incentive to sign up for the newsletter!
Outings and events labeled with an '*' below are primarily Family Section activities. All others are Sierra Club activities that were not particularly designed for families but that definitely accept kids as participants.
SEP 11/SAT 6:00-9:00PM
Ray At Night
Ray at Night is an art event held at the Sierra Club office on Ray St. The office is open and surrounded by art galleries and delightful shops. Our whole street is alive with visitors, music, food and untold surprises. For more information, check out these Union Tribune and North County Times articles or call the Sierra Club office at 619-299-1743. Please join us for a delightful evening! |
SEP 18/SAT 9:00AM-noon
20th Annual California Coastal Cleanup
Sponsor: Coastal Committee. The Sierra Club will once again be the host in Pacific Beach at the end of Grand in front of the lifeguard tower. Trash bags will be supplied but please bring your own water and sun screen. Drop-ins are welcome! Keeping trash out of our public waterways is vitally important for the health of our local ecosystems, plants, animals and humans alike. For more information, check out the official website for the cleanup or call the Sierra Club office at 619-299-1743.
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SEP 19/SUN 9:00AM-1:00PM
*Parent Connection Family Swap Meet
The Parent Connection Family Swap Meet is held two to three times per year at the Scripps Memorial Hospital at 9888 Genesee Avenue in La Jolla. Expecting couples, new parents and old pros can find new and gently used baby and children's items for sale. Some examples of what you'll find are cribs, changing tables, dressers, bedding, clothing for newborn up to age 10, nursery decorations, breastfeeding equipment, educational toys/games, climbing structures, and jogging strollers. Admission is $1 for adults. Kids 12 and under are free. For more information, call 858-626-6944. |
SEP 19/SUN 9:00PM
Chapter Outing Leader Training
Deadline to sign up for Chapter Outing Leader training via e-mail is 9:00PM tonight. |
SEP 21/TUE
Sierra Club New Member Reception
Join us at the Chapter office, where you can meet other new members and some of our Chapter leaders and activists, and enjoy refreshments. Also learn about volunteer opportunities. Please RSVP so we can plan for the goodies and alert you to a possible location change. More info/RSVP Cheryl 619-299-1741. |
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SEP 25/SAT/E2B 9:00AM
*Sycuan Peak
Leader: Matthias Blume
Assistant: Ensie Blume
Sycuan Peak, midway between the inland communities of Alpine and Jamul, rises 2801 feet above sea level and overlooks miles of thinly populated valleys and hills. We will follow the route described by Schad -- one mile up (and eventually back down) a steep dirt road. Views from the top include Loveland Reservoir, Lyons Peak, and a big chunk of the San Diego urban area. Please bring snacks, 1-2 liters of water, hiking shoes and a layer of clothing. We will meet at 9AM at the Mission Valley park-and-ride. E-mail leader for reservation. |
SEP 28/TUE/E6A 6:00PM
*Los Penasquitos Canyon-East Sunset/Moonlight Hike
Leader: Ensie Blume
Assistant: Matthias Blume
Full moon hike in Penasquitos Canyon conveniently located on Black Mountain Rd. opposite Mercy Rd. Midway through the hike, we'll reach a nice set of waterfalls in the canyon, where we stop for a break. Please bring snacks, 1-2 liters of water, hiking shoes and a layer of clothing. Rain cancels. Please e-mail leader for reservation and directions.
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SEP 29/WED/E5A 8:00AM
Green Valley Falls
Leader: Lois Day
Assistant: Needed
Meet at Sweetwater Bridge parking lot off Highway 79 in Cuyamaca Rancho State Park at 9:00AM. We will walk in a leisurely way to the falls at the Green Valley Camp/Picnic Area. Expect to learn about plants, wildlife, ecology issues along the way. Please contact leader for sign-up. Carpools leave Mission Valley at 8:00AM and El Cajon at 8:15AM. |
OCT 2/SAT/M7C 9:00AM
*Bell Bluff
Leader: Matthias Blume
Assistant: Ensie Blume
Bell Bluff (on the county peaks list), near Alpine, provides panoramic views from the Cuyamaca Mountains to the border peaks to the ocean. Our route includes part of the California Riding and Hiking Trail, some dirt road hiking, and a little bit of off-trail scrambling to get to the actual summit. Seven miles, 1700' gain and loss. Please bring lunch, at least 2 liters of water per person, hiking shoes, and layered clothing. E-mail leader for reservation. |
OCT 9/SAT/E1A 9:00AM
Trail Building On Mataguay Scout Ranch
Leader: Rob Langsdorf
Assistant: Needed
Join us to construct new trail between Treanor's Grave and Upper Lake at Mataguay (no experience needed). We will continue to build this brand new trail. Our work site will be in or near beautiful oaks just up the hill from a small lake. Meet behind the Mataguay Conference Center at 9:00AM. Suitable for kids age twelve and up. Call Rob for details and REQUIRED sign-up. Open to main chapter and several local Boy Scout troops. |
OCT 9/SAT 6:00-9:00PM
Ray At Night
Ray at Night is an art event held at the Sierra Club office on Ray St. The office is open and surrounded by art galleries and delightful shops. Our whole street is alive with visitors, music, food and untold surprises. For more information, check out these Union Tribune and North County Times articles or call the Sierra Club office at 619-299-1743. Please join us for a delightful evening! |
OCT 19/TUE
Sierra Club New Member Reception
Join us at the Chapter office, where you can meet other new members and some of our Chapter leaders and activists, and enjoy refreshments. Also learn about volunteer opportunities. Please RSVP so we can plan for the goodies and alert you to a possible location change. More info/RSVP Cheryl 619-299-1741. |
OCT 30/SAT/E2A
Trail Building Southeast Part Of Warner Ranch
Leader: Rob Langsdorf
Assistant: Needed
Join us in building new trail (no experience needed) between the Pacific Crest Trail and the California Riding and Hiking Trail. We will work on a hillside with grand views of the Warner Ranch. Work will involve removing roots, building rock walls, and carving new tread. Suitable for kids age twelve and up. Call Rob for REQUIRED sign-up and directions to meeting point (which will be somewhere on Thomas Guide page 409 L9).
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