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Good With Words? Numbers? OC Group Seeks Treasurer & Publicity Person Are you fascinated with figures? Do you have a nose for news? If so, the Orange County Group needs you! We are presently seeking a volunteer to serve as Orange County Group...

In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included September 15 and 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 by Congress to a monthlong...

Born in Newport, RI, Bob lived in the Panama Canal Zone in high school, went to college in San Diego and earned his masters degree at the University of Southern California while living in Torrance. He joined the Sierra Club in the early...

Friendly, peaceful Costa Rica is the southern most country in Central America with an immense range of climates, flora and fauna of particular interest to naturalists from around the world. In 1948 Costa Rica voted to abolish its army and has...

It is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye to my wonderful friend June (Weinstein, Frances) Court who passed away in May. She and I met about 40 years ago at a Griffith Park night hike and were friends from that night on. We started going on...

Have you recently lost your job? Are you tired of working the same job? Maybe you don't get paid enough, or perhaps you simply want to change your career. Do you also care about the environment? If you do, and you're considering employment change,...

Harry's death from natural causes on July 6, 2010 came as a complete shock to me. I had just visited with him the week before. Although he indicated he was experiencing diabetes- relatedproblems, Harry said it was under control. He was in...

Robert Marcel Georgeon died on August 15, at the age of 87, following a brief illness. Born in Royan, France on March 9, 1923, his strong French accent never left him. He had many fond memories of his grandfather's small farm on the edge of...

On Saturday, October 23, 2010, the Harwood Management Committee is hosting a day-long celebration to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Aurelia S Harwood Memorial Lodge. All Sierra Club members and friends are invited to enjoy a barbeque lunch and...

Join us at the Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena for the annual Newcomer / Member Information Event. Find out about all the exciting opportunities that await you when you join the Angeles Chapter. photo by Don Bremner What: Angeles...