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A Hard-to-Beat Retreat <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
Outgoing ExComm Chair Mike Sappingfield addresses Angeles Chapter members at Eaton Canyon Nature Center in Pasadena. Photo credit: Paul Cooley One day to recover from New Year festivities, then it was time to dust off the name tag and...
Endangered Species and Wildlife Announces New Outings Program <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
, Chair of the Endangered Species and Wildlife Committee with suggests and interest areas at 818-769-1521 or via email at DrRMWhite@aol.com. This can be a very exciting program which will do significant outreach to all communities.
Hurry, Before the Rest of the World Catches On: Deluxe Nicaragua 09
January 31, 2009
Mirador de Catarina overlooks the volcanic crater lake near the town of Granada where some of the group shopped for pottery. Nicaragua has 45 volcanoes, seven of which are still active. Photo credit: Bruce Hale Nicaragua is a country...
Passages: Julia Millikan Thomas <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
Julia Millikan Thomas Long time Sierra Club member Julia Millikan Thomas passed away on November 26, 2008. Julia was 81 years old and the cause of her death was Alzheimers Disease. A native Californian, Julia was born in Glendale and lived most of...
Victory at San Onofre <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
The Sierra Clubâs Friends of the Foothills campaign recently won an important victory when the Commerce Department ruled to uphold the California Coastal Commissionâs rejection of a proposed toll road at San Onofre State Beach. For more than 10...
Volunteer Corner
January 31, 2009
CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS VOLUNTEERS Want to enjoy a fun work atmosphere? Do you enjoy meeting new people? We need reception area coverage Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10am to 2pm and Tueday and Wednesday 2pm-5pm. If you're looking to combine your light...
Save the Date: Chapter Awards Banquet is May 3 <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
Honor the Chapter Awardees for 2009 at the Banquet on May 3, 2009. The Angeles Chapter will honor its members at the Annual Awards Banquet May 3, 2009. The event will take place at the Brookside Country Club near the Rose Bowl. Outdoor reception...
ANNUAL CHAPTER WORKSHOP FOR VOLUNTEER FUN-SEEKERS <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
, (949) 586-9528, 10ter@cox.net by March 5th for more information and to reserve a spot.
Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference, Feb 4-6 <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
On February 4-6, the Sierra Club and the United Steel Workers working together as the Blue Green Alliance, will once again partner with dozens of other organizations to host the second annual Good Jobs, Green Jobs conference in Washington, D.C. The...
PROGRESS MADE IN FIGHT FOR GRIFFITH PARKâÂÂS HISTORICAL MONUMENT STATUS <a class=nav1 >
January 31, 2009
On Tuesday, January 13, 2009 the Planning and Land Use Management Committee of the Los Angeles City Council approved the application to designate Griffith Park as a cultural, historical monument in the City of Los Angeles. The application, filed on...