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A pril April Programs, continued from p. 5 On top, you’ll experience a spectacular view
overlooking Red Rock. Strenuous/4 mi.
Sun. 26, “North Peak via Rocky Gap
Desk Schedule Wed. 29, “Ice Box Canyon” – Have fun Summit” – Hike with George from Rocky
bouldering with Claire in this awesome canyon. Gap Summit to Limestone North and over to
See where there can be water flowing at other Sandstone North Peak for an awesome view
Wed/1 G. Fazio R. Keough times of the year. You’ll see what this canyon overlooking Ice Box Canyon. Then go on to
P. Herman got its name. Mod/2.5 mi. Limited space. the Escarpment for one of the best views of
Thur/2 G. Wojciechowski J. Barrett Fri. 24, “Wildlife Walk About” (Ages 15+) the North Fork of Pine Creek and Red Rock
Fri/ 3 P. Glovin R. Porche – Join Ranger Jim on a fascinating excursion Canyon. Mod/Stren. 4 mi.
Sat/4 W. Barbuck W. Barbuck into the wild world of Red Rock Canyon. See Tues. 28, “Night Wings” (Visitor
Sybil Stenzel what is watching us as we enter their world. Center, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.) - Listen to Ranger
Sun/5 D. Langdon OPEN Mod/3 mi. Jim discuss the nocturnal primeval world of
Mon/6 S./S. Stenzel D. Powers Sat. 25, “Pine Creek” (Ages 12+) – Join owls. This 30-minute PowerPoint program will
Tues/7 H. Weldon P. Glovin Pat on a hike that will loop through Pine Creek. repeat 4 or 5 times during the afternoon. No
M. Slagle Along the way, we’ll be on the lookout for water, sign-up required.
Wed/8 G. Fazio R./M. Augulis animals and at the end, stop at the Homestead Tues. 28, “North Peak” – Hike up the
P. Herman foundation. Mod/4 mi. Limited space. Rocky Gap Road with Chris to the Red Rock
Sat. 25, “Exploring Calico Hills, Red
Thur/9 G. Wojciechowski J. Barrett Cap and Calico Tanks” – Start this scrambling Summit. Go behind the escarpment and
Fri/10 L. Mills P. Boghossian adventure with George at Sandstone Quarry, Ice Box Canyon. Elev. gain 2800 ft; Very
P. Glovin R. Porche then up to Red Cap and over to Calico Tanks. strenuous; 12 mi. Limited space.
Sat/11 D. Langdon P. Kepner
P. VanDooremaal
Sun/12 K. Nelson OPEN News and Notes, continued from p. 3 Williams recapped some 2008 ac-
Mon/13 P. Glovin L. Coleman complishments of Red Rock volunteers
Tues/14 H. Weldon OPEN who participated in Canyon events. Red
M. Slagle Please confirm your attendance to Rock Day, National Trails Day, Na-
Wed/15 G. Fazio OPEN us via email to eve.guralny@palms.com tional Public Lands Day and Make a
P. Herman by April 1, 2009. Difference Day drew over 600 volunteers
Thur/16 G. Wojciechowski J. Barrett
Sybil Stenzel Frank Davis We are excited for this event and who provided 2,500 hours of volunteer
Fri/17 P. Glovin R. Porche look forward to seeing you April 22! service valued at more than $48,000.
Sat/18 J. Kisosondi P. Willams General Meeting Notes Friends volunteers donated 18,000 hours
R. Conductor valued at $350,000 in contributed labor.
The Friends also provided over $104,000
Sun/19 R. Erickson L./M. Utah
Mon/20 S./S. Stenzel L. Coleman he Spring General Meeting was in direct financial support to Red Rock
Tues/21 H. Weldon P. Glovin held on the cold and windy patio Canyon.
M. Slagle Tof the Visitor Center on Saturday, Treasurer Rosie Porche gave a
Wed/22 G. Fazio R. Keough March 14. Members were able to warm financial overview of 2008 and the first
P. Herman P. Kepner up by dining on the various preparations quarter of 2009, reporting approximately
Thur/23 G. Wojciechowski J. Barrett of the Chili Cook-off contestants. The $6,000 in net income for the fiscal year
F. Davis winners of the People’s Choice Chili ending September 30.
Fri/24 P. Glovin P. Boghossian Cook-off Awards were as follows: First Sarah Valentine, Volunteer Services
R. Porche prize: Gerry Wojchiechowski; Second Associate from the Nevada Conservation
Sat/25 K. Nelson R. Conductor prize: Shannon Simpson; Third prize: Corps, developed a new program called
Sun/26 Sybil Stenzel L./M. Utah Jim Sudduth. People’s Choice Award: “Bring a Friend to Friends”, which
Mon/27 P. Glovin OPEN Jim Sudduth. will reward the member who can bring
Tues/28 H. Weldon OPEN Many thanks to our judges, Denise in the most referrals that result in new
M. Slagle Gyles, Williams-Sonoma; Jay Johnson, memberships.
Wed/29 G. Fazio R. Keough Executive Chef for South Point Casino; License Plate Chairman Norman
P. Herman D. Powers and Kevin Oliver, BLM Management Wolin reported that 622 Red Rock Can-
Thur/30 G. Wojciechowski J. Barrett Officer (Fire Chief – how appropriate!). yon charity license plates have been sold
F. Davis President Pat Williams awarded the through the month of February. The DMV
prize ribbons and our resident photog- minimum goal of 1,000 plates sold must
rapher, Jule Burke, recorded the event be achieved before the end of the year
Changes? Call Kate at 515-5350 for posterity. in order to keep selling the plate. Friends

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