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The FaGowee International, Sacramento Chapter |
March 2007 |
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Contact: Drisha Leggitt 34th
Annual Eppie’s Great Race WHAT: This year’s 34th annual Eppie’s Great Race—the World’s Oldest Triathlon—is scheduled for Saturday, July 21, 2007. Both teams and/or individuals can compete in divisions from “Junior,” to “Iron Person,” 70 years and older. Continuing in 2007 is the “Kids’ Duathlon, a 2.5 mile run, and a 6 mile bike ride; where children can train with their families, and compete in their own race. Great Race participants run, bike and paddle kayaks on a racecourse located on and alongside the American River Bike Trail. Race event volunteers, event sponsors and potential exhibitors, as well as race participants, are encouraged to check www.thegreatrace.org, to sign up for this year’s event or receive more information. WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 2007 START TIMES: WHERE: American River Parkway, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento. · Begins at William Pond Recreation Area: Directions to William Pond Recreation Area: From Hwy. 50 exit Watt Avenue North, turn right on Fair Oaks Blvd., and then right on Arden Way to the park. From Business 80 (Capital City Freeway), exit Arden Way East and stay on Arden Way to the park. · Run to Bike transition: East end of the Guy West Bridge off University Ave., across from CSUS. · Bike to Boat transition: Lower Sunrise Parking Lot and Footbridge. Hwy. 50 East; Exit Sunrise north (left over the freeway); Right on S. Bridge Dr. (toward American River Raft Rentals; if you cross Sunrise Bridge you’ve gone too far); Go past American River Raft Rentals; Left at intersection—about ½ mile to the parking lot. WHY: The Great Race has been
implemented each year as a fundraising event benefiting programs for the
Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services (SCTRS) that support
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Board Members Jim Van Riper 721-0892 VICE-PRESIDENT Richard Persons 977-0559 SECRETARY Cynthia Barlow 722-1427 TREASURER MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR Lauri Thompson 987-1817
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TAHOE SKI RESORTS: WHAT’S NEW, WHAT’S CHEAP (ISH) 2006-2007 ALPINE MEADOWS: BOREAL: DIAMOND PEAK: DONNER SKI RANCH: HEAVENLY: HOMEWOOD: KIRKWOOD: MT. ROSE: NORTHSTAR: SIERRA-AT-TAHOE: SUGAR BOWL: Check resort websites for deals on multi-day passes, family deals, season passes, prices on children lift tickets, stay and ski “free” deals, beginner lesson packages. Also for prices for children and teens. Check www.snowbomb.com for information on $59 Tahoe card which offers a free lift ticket to either Sugar Bowl or Kirkwood + free rentals, tune-ups, etc. Check back next month for updates! |
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FWSA is offering an exciting European Winter Trip for 2007
Bormio, Italy And for those who can take the time, a pre and post trip extensions.
We have an exciting pre-trip to Interlaken,
Switzerland Post
Bormio trip is visiting Verona, Florence, a wine tasting in Tuscany,
Siena and finally Rome (by motor coach) We
expect to have travel details out to all who have sent us deposits
in two weeks. This package will contain payment schedules, a formal
application and waiver, request for a copy of your passport,
confirmation of Bormio hotel accommodations, optional tour
availability and all the details we can accumulate on the three
trips at this time. When we get closer to departure or as it becomes
available, Pre and
post trip participation is limited by our ability to firm up airline
arrangements. To be included in the pre or post extensions, you must send FWSA an additional $100 for each of the pre and post trip (s) you choose. I
believe we can get plenty of space for those who want to join us on
the extensions at this time, Contact: |
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