August Potluck at CSUS Aquatic Center
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August Potluck at CSUS Aquatic Center Our August 4, 2002 Potluck suffered from some confusion which was caused by many factors. Mark takes full responsibility. We ended up with 2 simultaneous potlucks who did not know about each other at 2 different locations. One group met at McKinley Park on Sunday August 4, while another group met at the CSUS Aquatic Center. I apologize profusely for the confusion. Effective today, August 6, we have 1 comprehensible & maintainable website, 1 event organizer, and a total of 6 new individuals at (both) potlucks. If you are NOT on our email distribution list, please contact me at once so you can receive the latest messages regarding Raw Food Activities. August 4, 2002 Potluck @ McKinley Park:
L to R: 2 newcomers & Gladys and Kim. Please identify yourselves to webmaster!
Delicious dishes.
August 4, 2002 Potluck @ CSUS Aquatic Center
Margie, Suzan, & Cindy
The Aquatic Center was a great setting for our August 4 Potluck. From L to R: Suzan, Margie, Joyce, Cindy, Richard, Marilyn, Kris, & Peter
Banana & Avocado Desserts, Raw Strawberry Milkshakes, Dehydrated Zucchini "Chips", Almond Pate, Flax Crackers, 2 delicious salads, and lots of great produce from the Coy's Vegetable garden in Grass Valley.
Kris, Peter and Richard discuss Raw Foods
Jordan Soliz enjoys the 'Hydro-Bike'
But, like any good 11-year-old-boy, Jordan tempts fate and burys a bow....I admire this boy's style
The most amazing part....he did NOT capsize OR slide off into the water. Nice work, Jordan!
Special Potluck for August 4 at the CSUS Aquatic Center: The Aquatic Center is a Class-A recreation center with very modest rental prices. It is one of Sacramento's best-kept secrets for outdoor Summer fun. It is situated near the dam on Lake Nimbus. Last year we held a fun potluck at the Aquatic Center. At least one family could not find the location, so I promise I will include bullet-proof perfect directions. Create your own agenda for this potluck. We will eat at 5pm. However, you are encouraged to arrive at 3 or earlier, depending on your preferences. This would be a great potluck to bring children or friends to who may be new to raw foods, and who might enjoy the lakefront recreation. What is there to do at the Aquatic Center? You can rent the following equipment:
When you come to the Aquatic Center, you may also bring your own bicycle or kayak and avoid any use fees. The bike trial goes downstream past the Nimbus Hatchery, or upstream through State Park lands on a nice bike trail. Riding all the way around Lake Nimbus is a great trip and you should allow about 2 hours for this. But, if the weather is warm, kayaking might be the better way to explore the lake. Riding a bike into the adjacent state park incurs no entry fee. Driving a car into the state park will. Park at the Aquatic Center where parking & entry is free. Although there are picnic tables at the Aquatic Center, I recommend you also bring your beach chairs. There are often other groups there and I can't guarantee we will get the available picnic tables (but we probably will). We are not going to be registered as a group at the center. All equipment rentals will be your own responsibility. You are encouraged, however, to make arrangements to kayak or bike ride with other members of the group as you might wish. Proposed Schedule: Arrive for Recreation 2-3pm Recreation Time 3-5pm Raw Food Potluck 5pm Notice that this schedule means you'll have to start your Raw Dishes earlier than normal. If you need to keep your dish cool, you may need a cold pak and some blue ice. There probably will not be refrigerators available. (But send me an email if you need one & I'll check on it). An RSVP for this event would really be appreciated, but is not mandatory. So, if you're a last-minute person, come on over. But, if you're a very organized person, send me an RSVP & let me know what activity you are interested in (sailing, kayaking, cycling, canoeing, pedal bike). Are you a sailor? If there are good winds, I will rent a sailboat (I'm certified on every sailboat in their inventory). I will try to include anybody who may be interested in sailing.
Photos from 2001: Joyce sailing on Lake Nimbus & unidentified kayakers Very Easy Directions to the Aquatic Center: From Sacramento: Head East on Hwy 50 to Hazel Avenue. Go left (North) at the exit ramp onto Hazel Avenue. Once on Hazel, get in the rightmost lane and proceed to the 2nd Signal. This street [conveniently] has two names: 'Gold Country BL' and 'Nimbus Street.' (If you were to turn left, you would go to the Nimbus Hatchery). Make a right turn. You should notice that this is the LAST opportunity to turn to the right BEFORE going over the bridge over the American River. After you make the turn, you should see a sign which indicates you're at the CSUS Aquatic Center. If you end up at the State Park (Nimbus Flat) you turned off of Hazel too soon. Return to Hazel and proceed to the very next signal. From Placerville: Exit 50 at Hazel. At the offramp go to the right onto Hazel and remain in the right lane. Proceed less than 1/4 mile to the signal which [conveniently] has two names: 'Gold Country BL' and 'Nimbus Street.' (If you were to turn left, you would go to the Nimbus Hatchery). Make a right turn. You should notice that this is the LAST opportunity to turn to the right BEFORE going over the bridge over the American River. After you make the turn, you should see a sign which indicates you're at the CSUS Aquatic Center. If you end up at the State Park (Nimbus Flat) you turned off of Hazel too soon. Return to Hazel and proceed to the very next signal. From Roseville: Proceed down Hazel. When you are going over the bridge over the American River, get into the left lane. At the signal immediately after crossing the bridge ('Gold Country BL' and 'Nimbus Street') turn left into the Aquatic Center.
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