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Remembering June Court 1925-2010
August 31, 2010
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...
Make Money--and to Make It Greener With Emerging, Eco-Focused Fields
August 31, 2010
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,...
The Passing of a Great Neighbor
August 31, 2010
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...
Remembering Robert Georgeon 1923-2010
August 31, 2010
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...
Harwood Lodge Marks 80TH Anniversary
August 31, 2010
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...
HOT TICKET -- Newcomer / Member Information Event
August 31, 2010
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...
Bringing Water To a Thirsty Southland: : Complexity Behind the Scenes
June 30, 2010
photo by Lynne Plambeck Most people living in Southern California turn on their taps, splash in their pools, and water their lawns without realizing that amazing efforts go into making their water available and plentiful. For an example of...
Angeles Chapter Members Stage Mock Oil Spill At Venice Beach
June 30, 2010
photo by Maddalena Serra photo by Maddalena Serra Activists urge President Obama: It's time for a plan to move nation beyond oil As the Gulf Coast oil catastrophe quickly grew into one of the largest environmental disasters in United...
The Great Wall & Much More: : Eastern China Highlights Tour
June 30, 2010
photos by Fred Dong 15 Day EASTERN CHINA HIGHLIGHTS- October 8-22, 2010 including Shanghai World's Expo, Beijing, Wuxi, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yellow Mountain, & Shanghai Spend 3 full days experiencing Shanghai's World Expo 2010 where 200...
This Issue's Featured Trip
June 30, 2010
photo by Bruce Hale DESTINATION: Deluxe Vietnam Explore paradise! Experience fast-growing Vietnam's unique culture, history and traditions. March 11-26, 2011