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| Events List as of April 20, 2008 |
APRIL EVENTS: NOTE NEW date April 24th (Thurs.) Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Gardiner’s Resort, 114 Carmel Valley Road, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $10 Directions: On Carmel Valley Road, Go past the Los Laureles Grade turnoff and it’s to the right, just before you get to the Village. Look for the sign. April 25th (Fri.) The Friday Night Club-- at Embassy Suites, Seaside with “Dennis Murphy and Friends” playing live music, along with drink specials and a $2.00 food menu. They will be performing 5:30-7:30 with no cover charge, so wear your dancing shoes and get there early for good seats/tables. MAY EVENTS: May 3rd (Sat) - Marks Ranch - Big Sur Land Trust is holding a "community day" where the community is invited to join hikes on the 816 acre ranch located on Highway 68 next to Toro Park. Call BSLT office for reservations and information - 831-625-5523, ext. 1 or Marsha Zelus 831-626-2944. May 7th (Wed.) Board of Directors meeting at First National Bank Community Room, Webster and Abrego in Monterey. 6:30 p.m. All Club members are invited. May 8th (Thursday) Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce “Freedom to Succeed” Community Expo and Job Fair, Sherwood Hall, Salinas Rodeo Grounds, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Some entrance fee…Good food and wines, This year it’s not only booths with lots of good samples, but also a job fair. May 9th (Fri.) The Friday Night Club-- at Knuckles Sports Bar at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey. Their happy hour is 4-6 with free popcorn and peanuts and discounted drinks. The event coordinator is Mechalina Helton at 540-8278, everyone arrives around 5:30. HOT NEWS! From Fred Johnson: "I'm planning a wonderful trip to Yosemite from Friday, May 9th through Sunday, May 11th. We will be staying next to the Merced River at the Yosemite View Lodge. You have a choice of River View or Mountain View Rooms. I have reserved 10 River View and 5 Mountain View Rooms. The rates are $174.00 and $154.00 a night respectively. That rate is per room not per person. All rooms have two queen beds with a fireplace and a kitchenette. The Merced River goes right next to the River View Rooms and it is spectacular. We already have 13 people signed up but there is room for more. You need to book your own reservation with a credit card. Mention that you are with the Monterey Ski and Social Club to get the special rate. Their number is 209-379-2681. Please call or email me after you have made your reservation so that I can have a list of who is going. My phone is 831-594-4877 and the email is derfoj@gmail.com . The waterfalls are going to be wonderful this year because of the huge amount of snow this season. You can also raft down the Merced. I did that several years ago and it was wonderful. To see more details on the lodging go to www.nationalparkreservations.com/yosemite_view.htm <http://www.nationalparkreservations.com/yosemite_view.htm> . Please call if you have any questions." Fred Johnson 831-594-4877 May 16th (Fri.) The Friday Night Club--at The Pelican Tavern, in the Tin Cannery on Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove. Their happy hour is 4-7 with $3.00 drafts, or $1.00 off wine & wells, along with select appetizers at ½ price. The event coordinator is Mechalina Helton at 540-8278, everyone arrives around 5:30. .May 17th (Sat.) Mark's Ranch - open day (anyone can come - must sign up with BSLT office) Mark's Ranch is our property next to Toro Parks. Hikes will be offered. May 18th (Sun.) 2008 ING Bay to Breakers 12K in San Francisco. Join us for a fun filled 12K walk in San Francisco. Fred Johnson organized a group of us two years ago. This year there is a $44.00 charge for the privilege to walk. For more information, please call: Debbie Starzynski at: 831-375-0228…We’re staying at the Cathedral Hill Hotel—phone # at about $150/ night—two queen beds. Details on the walk are at www.ingbaytobreakers.com Car pooling up sat. morning, from Greg’s place—he’s providing breakfast from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. May 20th (Third Tuesday) Monthly Movie Night, Meet at the Osio Theater, 350 Alvarado, Monterey, 7:00 PM, then we’ll decide on the movie. Optional Dessert and discussion after movie. Call Kathleen Wall - 333-9635 or wallplus@aol.com May 23rd (Fri.) The Friday Night Club--at Characters Sports Bar & Grill at the Marriott Hotel, downtown Monterey. Their happy hour is 4-7 with discounted drinks and appetizers, and free popcorn. Since this is Memorial Weekend, we might have a small crowd. The event coordinator is Mechalina Helton at 540-8278, everyone arrives around 5:30. May 24th (Sat.): Golf Clinic by Richard Helton & Sal Herrera at Rancho Canada in Carmel Valley, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Join us for a fun filed golf clinic for beginners and all rusty golfers. Balls will be provided. If you do not have a set of clubs, not a problem, just let me know and I can help you get a set for this event. Soon after the golf clinic, we can schedule a golf outing at a local golf course (2-3 foursomes). For more information, please call: Sal Herrera at: 831-656-9340 or Richard Helton at: 831-676-3688 May 30th (Fri.) The Friday Night Club--starts at Peppers Mexicali Café at 170 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove around 5:30 for drinks and chips, then we will start wandering the streets for the “PG Artwalk” with art, some free wine, nibbles, and live music at various sites. The event coordinator is Mechalina Helton at 540-8278 JUNE EVENTS: June 7th (Sat.) - Mitteldorf Preserve - Big Sur Land Trust is holding "community day" where the community is invited to join hikes at their 1,000 acre redwood preserve. Hikes will be offered three levels - the most difficult is a real climb but worth the view at the top. Call BSLT office for reservations and information - 831-625-5523, ext. 1 or Marsha Zelus 831-626-2944. June 13th (Fri.) The Friday Night Club-- at Lattitude’s across from Lovers Point Park, 631 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove. The views are great, or enjoy the fireside cocktails. Their happy hour is from 4-7 with discounted drinks and appetizers, then live jazz starts at 7:00. The event coordinator is Mechalina Helton at 540-8278, everyone arrives around 5:30. June 17th (Third Tuesday) Monthly Movie Night, Meet at the Osio Theater, 350 Alvarado, Monterey, 7:00 PM, then we’ll decide on the movie. Optional Dessert and discussion after movie. Call Kathleen Wall - 333-9635 or wallplus@aol.com June 20th (Fri.) The Friday Night Club--at El Torito Mexican Restaurant on Cannery row. Their happy hour is from 4-8 with several drink specials, half priced appetizers, free chips & salsa, along with a great view. The event coordinator is Mechalina Helton at 540-8278, everyone arrives around 5:30. June 21th (Sat.): Hearst Castle Tour – 2 days (tour selections TBD). For this event, will be leaving Saturday morning and will come back on Sunday night. Meet at the black bear dinner – off of hwy1 in Carmel at 8:00 a.m. We will carpool from there. Advance ticket reservations will be required (for both, the Castle and the hotel). After the first Caste tour, we will meet for lunch. After lunch will go over a local winery for a wine tasting tour, then to our hotel for some needed rest. Sunday is open. For more information, please call: Sal Herrera at: 831-656-9340 June 27-29th (Fr-Sun.): Monterey Bay - Blues Festival (County fairgrounds) – volunteer opportunity. The Monterey Bay Blues festival recruits nearly 300 volunteers each season to help in the production of this great event. If you are interested in volunteering, please submit your name and contact information, along with your areas of interest and expertise. Volunteers will be selected and notified in early May. You may contact us May 15 with further questions. June 27th (Fri.) The Friday Night Club--at Peter B’s Brewpub at the Portola Plaza Hotel, Monterey. Their happy hour is 4-7 with half off some appetizers, discounted drinks, and free popcorn. If the weather is great and you get there early, we can enjoy the outdoor area, otherwise we are typically in the back at a table, not the bar. The event coordinator is Mechalina Helton at 540-8278, help me to celebrate the day after my birthday, everyone arrives around 5:30. JULY EVENTS: July 15th (Third Tuesday) Monthly Movie Night, Meet at the Osio Theater, 350 Alvarado, Monterey, 7:00 PM, then we’ll decide on the movie. Optional Dessert and discussion after movie. Call Kathleen Wall - 333-9635 or wallplus@aol.com July 18-20th (Fri-Sun.) Red Bull Grand Prix at Laguna Seca – Volunteer Opportunity. Motorcycle races, Hospitality volunteers. Managers meeting first weekend in April. More details July 25-27(Fri-Sun): Summer - Weekend in Tahoe (Juliet Ashton’s place). "I'd love to share with Club Members the most beautiful hike at the Lake, Bliss State Park starts a hike above the Lake over to Emerald Bay, with photo opps along the way. Beautiful coming and going. For those long hikers you can continue up the falls and we can carpool back to Bliss! But you can equally enjoy a short hike with turnaround to Bliss State Park with a beach at the parking lot for relaxation! End the morning/afternoon hike with a BBQ on my large deck with paroramic views of the Lake, in Crystal Bay. Sunday is on your own! I would recommend brunch at the Lone Eagle Grill or I could try to arrange a tour of the Thunderbird Lodge. Accomodations to recommend: the Biltmore is 3/4 miles away or Cal Neva, or the Hyatt is 3 miles away at Incline. Make reservations now. Sorry, I have a one bedroom cabin....with a 20 ft byh 40 ft deck!! Leave Friday afternoon and come back Sunday night. Carpool from parking lot of Black Bear Diner off Fremont near Canyon Del Rey at 12 noon. Carpool from there. Call Juliet Ashton for more information: Home: 775-832-7166 or cell 775-220-9753. I will need to have people carpool from the Biltmore or nearby as I only have parking for 2 cars-and my driveway drops off from the Highway on the Lakeside of Hwy 28. Please let me know if there will be a bus etc with this size group that could serve as the carpool to and from etc. July 26th (Sat.): Bon Fire at Asilomar Beach. Join us for a fun filled beach party. celebration BBQ. Last year our very own Patty Russo had a great party. More details will be forthcoming. For more information, please call: Joan Lathrop at: 596-0352 AUGUST EVENTS: August 15-17th (Fri-Sun.): 57th Annual Pebble Beach Concourse d’Elegance at Pebble Beach – Volunteer opportunity. Once again, we will be at the event at the Retro Auto Tent by staffing the tent with our volunteers. It will be a great time as it was last year, and we were able to complete an outreach project with the monies donated by PBC. Mark your calendars:
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