Park Closures and Reduced Services are Coming

Greetings fellow Stewards,

We are still awaiting the announcement about which of our beloved State Parks will close or reduce their services. It is now my understanding that we should hear something around September 18th.

Stewards is working on a couple fundraising strategies that we will be ready to implement as soon as we have confirmation about service reductions. With your help we will do our best to restore as many services as we can.

We raised some much needed funds this past weekend at the Bodega Seafood, Art and Wine Festival. Thanks again to everyone who volunteered for this event. The Duck Race was a big hit and it was very exciting that the winner of the grand prize, a wonderful Softub, was there at the event. Congratulations to Julie, Kelly and Bo Dougan!

We also had a very successful
"I ♥ State Parks" weekend of action. Many people filled out hearts with their reasons for loving our parks and expressed their disappointment and outrage that there will be closures. Special thanks to the California State Parks Foundation for sponsoring these events throughout the state.

We need your support NOW more then ever and we would really appreciate your help in promoting the Old Grove Festival. If you have a good "high traffic" area to put a poster or our rackcards let us know. Otherwise just sent an email to your friends and family and direct them to our website for all the information they need to purchase tickets.
www.oldgrovefestival.org.

Volunteers Needed - September 25-27, 2009

A few more volunteers are needed to cover shifts on Friday, Saturday during the day for the Family Day in the Park, and on Sunday.

Email stewards@mcn.org with the day, the time you can arrive, and any limitations or preferences you have.

If you can't volunteer we hope that you will attend one or more of the shows. There are great multi-show, group and family discounts. Whatever you can do to promote the shows will also be very much appreciated. Forward the link at the bottom of the page to your family and friends!

Old Grove Festival
September 25 - 27, 2009

Old Grove Festival Info - Tickets now on Sale

A fabulous musical experience amidst the old growth redwoods at Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve.

Food and Beverages including a Wine Bar will be available at each event.

September 25, 2009 - Chanticleer YouTube Video

Chanticleer is based in San Francisco and they are known around the world as "an orchestra of voices."

Gates Open: 5:00 pm
Opener: The River Choir - 5:45

September 26, 2009 - Family Day in the Park - 11:00 to 3:00

Horse and Carriage Rides, Kid Games and Storytelling, Entertainment, Food, Ice Cream, Classic Car, Historic information and Display.

September 26, 2009 -
Maria Muldaur's Garden of Joy Jug Band
YouTube Video

Forty plus years since Maria's last performances with the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, she is bringing back the jug band music that first made her famous.

Gates Open: 5:00 pm
Opener: The Thugz - 5:45

September 27, 2009 -
Don Neely's Royal Society Jazz Band YouTube Video

Gates Open: Noon
Opener: A New Wrinkle- 12:30

The Great Mexican Feast - September 27, 2009 - following the Don Neely RSJO show at about 4:00.

Tickets now on Sale - Tickets are limited so get them early! There are great multi-show, group and family discounts. Whatever you can do to promote the shows will also be very much appreciated.

Thanks for helping to keep our State Parks Open!

Other Events

25th Annual California Coastal Cleanup Day
September 19, 2009 at 9am at Salmon Creek Ranger Station
Register with Coastwalk at: http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/ccd/counties/sonoma.html

22nd Annual Russian River Watershed Clean Up
Saturday, September 26th and Sunday, September 27th.
Register online at russianrivercleanup.org

Donate,
Become a Member
Purchase a Ticket to our
Old Grove Festival
Your support is needed now more then ever as we fight to keep our State Parks accessible to all of us who
love them so dearly.

Michele Luna, Executive Director
Stewards of the Coast and Redwoods