Greetings fellow Stewards,

We are expecting to hear in the next week about which of our State Parks will close completely, partially or suffer service reductions. As soon as I know I will get the word out to you.

Stewards is working on a couple fundraising strategies that we will be ready to implement soon. With your help we will do our best to reopen facilities and restore as many services as we can.

We need your support NOW, more then ever, and we would really appreciate your help in promoting the Old Grove Festival.

We have permission to pass out small flyers at Pacific Market in Sebastopol, Safeway in Sebastopol and Whole Foods in Santa Rosa. If you are willing to help next weekend let me know.

Send an email to your friends and family and direct them to our website for all the information they need to purchase tickets online before Thursday, September 24th at 10:00 am. www.oldgrovefestival.org. Tickets will also be available at the gate for each show. If we should sell out, that information will be on our website and on our phone message machine.

Thanks very much for your help and support,

Michele

Volunteers Needed - Sunday, September 27, 2009

A few more volunteers are needed to cover shifts on Sunday of our Old Grove weekend.

Email mluna@mcn.org if you are able to help during the day.

Old Grove Festival
September 25 - 27, 2009

Old Grove Festival Info - Tickets for Sale online until Sept. 24th at 10:00am. Tickets will be available at the gate for each show unless sold out.

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

AN EVENT TO SUPPORT BEFORE OR AFTER STEWARDS'
FAMILY DAY IN THE PARK.

EARLY HARVEST CELEBRATION IN THE
GUERNEVILLE SCHOOL GARDEN
Saturday, September 26, 2009, Noon-2:00 p.m.
Hosted by Clark Wolf, author/food consultant and feature a celebrated local chef who will cook with seasonal fresh ingredients from the school garden. A tasting reception will follow. Tickets available at River Reader.

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