Sep 14 * Presidio of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
(C) National Orienteering Day Event: Beginner and
intermediate courses in a beautiful venue;
pending park approval
http://baoc.org/wiki/Schedule/2008/Presidio
ED-Vic Revenko, 415-453-3679, revenko@aol.com
CS-Vic Revenko
Oct 5 Almaden Quicksilver County Park, San Jose, CA
(C) Intermediate/advanced courses only (Orange thru Blue)
NO BEGINNER COURSES; pending park approval
http://baoc.org/wiki/Schedule/2008/Almaden
ED-Stephanie Maclean, 650-941-8251, maclean@netcom.com
CS-Derek Maclean
Oct 19 Calero County Park, San Jose, CA
(B) Standard seven courses; pending park approval
http://baoc.org/wiki/Schedule/2008/Calero
ED-Tapio Karras, 408-996-8749, tapiokarras@comcast.net
Alex Finch, 408-499-8069, alex@finch.biz
CS-Alex Finch, Tapio Karras
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Robots!
ROBOGAMES 2008:
RoboGames returns this June 13-15th at Ft. Mason center.
Combat robots fight it out all weekend long. But you'll also catch the world's best walking androids and autonomous sumo robots. 70 events in all! RoboGames, the world's largest open robot competition, invites mechanics, closet machinists, artists and engineers of all ages, skills and means to compete. RoboGames is listed in the Guinness book of records as the world's largest robot competition - Don't miss this show!
Tickets are only $20 for adults, and $15 for kids.
http://robogames.net/buy.php
From art robots to autonomous navigation, robot sumo to fire fighting, even bots that tp://robogames.net/photos-all.php
http://robogames.net/news.php
Buy now!
http://robogames.net/buy.php
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WIN TWO VIP PASSES! For every ticket purchased from now until May 30th, you qualify to win two VIP passe - a $1500 value. This tickets are good for all three days, but much, much, more. They get you free food, free beer, backstage access to the builders, and an invite to the exclusive Friday night party, sponsored by Lagunitas. This isn't open to the public - you'll get to abuse the cocktail robots, watch exclusive combat matches, and hang out with all the cool kids. Buy your tickets today for your chance!
RoboGames returns this June 13-15th at Ft. Mason center.
Combat robots fight it out all weekend long. But you'll also catch the world's best walking androids and autonomous sumo robots. 70 events in all! RoboGames, the world's largest open robot competition, invites mechanics, closet machinists, artists and engineers of all ages, skills and means to compete. RoboGames is listed in the Guinness book of records as the world's largest robot competition - Don't miss this show!
Tickets are only $20 for adults, and $15 for kids.
http://robogames.net/buy.php
From art robots to autonomous navigation, robot sumo to fire fighting, even bots that tp://robogames.net/photos-all.php
http://robogames.net/news.php
Buy now!
http://robogames.net/buy.php
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WIN TWO VIP PASSES! For every ticket purchased from now until May 30th, you qualify to win two VIP passe - a $1500 value. This tickets are good for all three days, but much, much, more. They get you free food, free beer, backstage access to the builders, and an invite to the exclusive Friday night party, sponsored by Lagunitas. This isn't open to the public - you'll get to abuse the cocktail robots, watch exclusive combat matches, and hang out with all the cool kids. Buy your tickets today for your chance!
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
How to choose?
Guadalupe Gardens annual spring event or this:
At Hartnell College - Admission Free
11am - 3pm; Saturday, April 26th, 2008
-Talk by NASA Astronaut Dr. Jim Newman at 2pm
-Indigenous Peoples Pow Wow
-Nutrition & Healthy Living Displays and Activities
-Amphibian and Reptile Zoo
-Earth Day Demonstrations on Sustainability & Recycling
-Kids Zone Activities
-Biology, Geology, Oceanography and Zoology Displays
-The World of Astronomy
-Soccer Fun with Hartnell Coach Daniel Ortega
-Physics Demonstrations
-Mayan and Chinese Math Activities
-Solar Telescope Viewing
-Continuous Free Planetarium Shows
With ongoing multicultural performances at our outdoor amphitheater
featuring: Folklorico, Azteca, Marichi and the Alisal High Rock Band
Arrive early, pick up a schedule and enjoy this free public event
where Science, Fine Arts, Healthy Living and Respect for the Earth
converge.
At Hartnell College - Admission Free
11am - 3pm; Saturday, April 26th, 2008
-Talk by NASA Astronaut Dr. Jim Newman at 2pm
-Indigenous Peoples Pow Wow
-Nutrition & Healthy Living Displays and Activities
-Amphibian and Reptile Zoo
-Earth Day Demonstrations on Sustainability & Recycling
-Kids Zone Activities
-Biology, Geology, Oceanography and Zoology Displays
-The World of Astronomy
-Soccer Fun with Hartnell Coach Daniel Ortega
-Physics Demonstrations
-Mayan and Chinese Math Activities
-Solar Telescope Viewing
-Continuous Free Planetarium Shows
With ongoing multicultural performances at our outdoor amphitheater
featuring: Folklorico, Azteca, Marichi and the Alisal High Rock Band
Arrive early, pick up a schedule and enjoy this free public event
where Science, Fine Arts, Healthy Living and Respect for the Earth
converge.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Upcoming Orienteering
Apr 19 or 20 Stanford, Palo Alto, CA
(C) We are trying to get permission for an event this
weekend, with our preference being Saturday. More
information will be posted to the BayONet and on the BAOC
website as it becomes available.
Apr 27 Indian Valley Open Space Preserve, Novato, CA
(C) White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, and Sprint courses
(part of Spring Sprint Series)
http://baoc.org/wiki/Schedule/2008/Indian_Valley
ED-Gary Kraght, 415-383-4429, gary_kraght@ffic.com
CS-Scott Aster, Heidi Whalen
May 4 Shell Ridge Open Space, Walnut Creek, CA
(G) Golden Goat, Golden Kid, and Junior Goat;
pending park approval
ED-Rosemary Johnson, 510-245-9735, orosem@sbcglobal.net
CS-George Minarik
(C) We are trying to get permission for an event this
weekend, with our preference being Saturday. More
information will be posted to the BayONet and on the BAOC
website as it becomes available.
Apr 27 Indian Valley Open Space Preserve, Novato, CA
(C) White, Yellow, Orange, Brown, and Sprint courses
(part of Spring Sprint Series)
http://baoc.org/wiki/Schedule/2008/Indian_Valley
ED-Gary Kraght, 415-383-4429, gary_kraght@ffic.com
CS-Scott Aster, Heidi Whalen
May 4 Shell Ridge Open Space, Walnut Creek, CA
(G) Golden Goat, Golden Kid, and Junior Goat;
pending park approval
ED-Rosemary Johnson, 510-245-9735, orosem@sbcglobal.net
CS-George Minarik
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Gardening Events
UCCE Master Gardener's
Famous Spring Garden Market
Saturday, April 12
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
History Park
1650 Senter Road, San Jose
70 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, 90 varieties of sweet and mild
peppers, plus more! Speakers on the half hour, always free advice...
Day on the Farm
Saturday May 17, 2008 10 AM - 3 PM
Agricultural History Project | 2601 East
Lake Avenue | Watsonville
(831) 724-5898
Come out and try your hand at cutting wheat the old fashioned way. Enjoy
the demonstrations of making candles and soap and goat cheese. Learn how
to milk a cow with cows that don't kick. Enjoy the farm animals
including lambs, rabbits, chickens, goats, a cow and working draft
horses. This free event is designed to educate children and adults about
how their food gets to the table and the many chores of every day life
of the past. Light lunch fare will be available for purchase.
Hidden Villa
26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills 94022
(650) 949-8650
Non-Toxic Pest Control Workshop
Sunday, April 27, 9:00am to noon
Dana Center
Thomas Wittman, will give humane tools for control of gophers and moles.
$25.00
Healing Herbs
Sunday, May 18, 10 am to 1pm
Wolken Education Center $15.00
Program begins w/hike to ID and collect plant materials for use in
class.
Famous Spring Garden Market
Saturday, April 12
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
History Park
1650 Senter Road, San Jose
70 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, 90 varieties of sweet and mild
peppers, plus more! Speakers on the half hour, always free advice...
Day on the Farm
Saturday May 17, 2008 10 AM - 3 PM
Agricultural History Project | 2601 East
Lake Avenue | Watsonville
(831) 724-5898
Come out and try your hand at cutting wheat the old fashioned way. Enjoy
the demonstrations of making candles and soap and goat cheese. Learn how
to milk a cow with cows that don't kick. Enjoy the farm animals
including lambs, rabbits, chickens, goats, a cow and working draft
horses. This free event is designed to educate children and adults about
how their food gets to the table and the many chores of every day life
of the past. Light lunch fare will be available for purchase.
Hidden Villa
26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills 94022
(650) 949-8650
Non-Toxic Pest Control Workshop
Sunday, April 27, 9:00am to noon
Dana Center
Thomas Wittman, will give humane tools for control of gophers and moles.
$25.00
Healing Herbs
Sunday, May 18, 10 am to 1pm
Wolken Education Center $15.00
Program begins w/hike to ID and collect plant materials for use in
class.
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