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October 25th Saturday, 8:00 A.M. MARJORIE KINNAN RAWLINGS HISTORIC STATE PARK, HAWTHORNE, FL: The home is on Cross Creek that connects Lochloosa Lake and Orange Lake. A park ranger in period costume will guide a tour of the house. This trip will also include a 30 minute self guided walk on the grounds of the homestead. Parking is $2.00 per car and $3.00 per person, plus cost of meal. Eating will be at the Yearling Restaurant that is very near to park and may include musical entertainment by Willy Green, a blues musician who often performs there. Meet at Hardees on Lane Avenue for carpooling. Leader: Mary Jane 651-2201 www.FloridaStateParks.org November 2 and 3, Saturday and Sunday: HALLOWEEN PARTY AND CAMP AT CAMP CHOWENWAW We will meet at the Camp parking area around 10:00 AM Saturday morning. I was unable to get the tree houses this year because they were already booked. So I have reserved 7 cabins that sleep 8 each. THERE IS ELECTRICITY IN THE CABINS NOW. I know we won’t have that many, so the ones that come will share the expense. This way we have the entire Squirrel Campsite and won’t have to share the fire ring or dining hall with anyone. There are warm showers close by. If we have 12 campers, cost to each will be $9.75 for the one night. Of course, if more come, the cost will go down. We will have a costume contest and a pumpkin carving contest, so come prepared to “dress up” and bring a pumpkin (of any size) to carve. There is a swimming pool there and the cost to use that is $3.00. There is also a canoe launch, so bring your boat if you have one and we’ll do a paddle on Saturday on Black Creek. There is a walking trail, a wooded hiking trail and a boardwalk to the pier. If you fish, bring your equipment because there is a place for that also. ADDRESS: 3557 Highway 17, Green Cove Springs. It is the first right turn off of 17 headed south, just after you cross the bridge. If you can’t spend the night come out for the day or just for the party. I need reservations no later than Sunday October 26th. Leader: Earline V home 998-4244 cell 614-8629 e.veltman (at) comcast.net. http://www.claycountygov.com/Departments/Parks_Rec/Camp_Chow.htm November 8th, Saturday: FLORIDA TRAIL HIKE, WHITE SPRINGS: We will hike along the Florida Trail where it abuts the beautiful Suwannee River. There is a lot of wildlife to be seen on this trip. We will possibly see kayaks try to run the rapids at Big Shoals. It is a relatively easy hike that can be enjoyed by all. We can hike as far as the group wishes. You will need to bring water, lunch and snacks. We will leave the Hardees on Lane Avenue near I-10 at 8:00 AM. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach Big Shoals State Park. Leader: Judy M 398-2750 http://www.floridastateparks.org/bigshoals/default.cfm November 15th
Saturday, 9:00 A.M. HIKING AT THEODORE ROOSEVELT AREA: Come join us and
hike this area located in the Fort Caroline area. There are a variety of
habitats including maritime hammocks, scrub vegetation, freshwater swamp and
salt marsh. Mounds of oyster shells left over from 1000 years of
pre-Columbian and Timucuan Indians can be seen. This is also a great birding
opportunity. We will meet in the parking lot at the Timucuan Preserve
Visitor Center off Fort Caroline Rd. There we will shuttle to the Timucuan
Preserve Trailhead Parking as parking is limited. Bring water, sunscreen,
insect repellent and any food you may want as we may be on the trail for a
couple hours. See web site for directions. Leader: Stephanie M. 268-5569
home 502-1005 cell November 16th, Sunday, 3:00 PM: PLANNING MEETING: The activities listed in this newsletter are planned and organized by members of Sidetrackers, there is no planning committee. If there is something you want to do and want someone to do it with, check it out, pick a date, fill out the Activity Write up sheet and bring it to the planning meeting. We will be planning for January, February and March. We will be doing a cookout at one of the city parks so bring a dish to share, hamburgers, hot dogs, brats will be provided. Bring a folding chair and what you want to drink. Leader: Diane J. 821-6707. November 21, 22, 23, Friday night to Sunday: CAMPING AT CROOKED RIVER STATE PARK, GEORGIA: Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays starts, come join us for a camping and paddling trip. We will be camping Friday and Saturday night and paddling on the Crooked River and in the salt marshes on Sat. The park is 40 miles/52 mins. from Jacksonville and the gate and office are open until 10:00 so plan to come up Friday night and spend the weekend. More information to come. Leader: Diane J. 821-6707. http://www.gastateparks.org/net/go/parks.aspx?LocationID=39&s=0.0.1.5 November 29, Saturday, 6:00 PM: DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE, JACKSONVILLE: The annual boat parade features local boats decorated for Christmas. They are fun and colorful to watch. After the parade there is a spectacular fireworks show. This is probably the best fireworks show that Jacksonville presents. Meet at the River City Brewing Company, on the back deck, 835 Museum Circle, next to the Museum of Science and History. Food and drinks are available for purchase from River City Brewing. Leader: Judy M 398-2750 home 630-1212 x 3897 work. December 6, Saturday, 6:00 PM: NIGHT OF LIGHTS, ST. AUGUSTINE: Each year the City of St. Augustine decorates the town with Christmas lights. We will take a walking tour of the lighted city streets. After the walk we will have dinner at a yet to be decided restaurant in St. Augustine. Cost: cost of meal. Meeting place: to be determined. Leader: Judy M 398-2750 home 630-1212 x 3897 work December 13, Saturday: JULINGTON DURBIN PRESERVE HIKE: Julington Durbin Preserves has nine miles of shoreline that offer visitors beautiful scenic views of both Julington and Durbin creeks. The creek, swamp and marsh areas offer excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Visitors can take advantage and enjoy nature by walking, biking, or horseback riding. We will hike the trail and explore the area. We will meet at the entrance to the park at 13130 Bartram Park Blvd, near the intersection of I-95 and St. Augustine Rd. An optional paddle on Julington Creek after the hike can be planned. Leader: Diane J. 821-6707. December 14, Sunday: Open December 20, Saturday, 7:30 PM: CHRISTMAS PARTY (FOR SIDETRACKERS MEMBERS ONLY): Come on over to my house for our annual Christmas Party. Bring an inexpensive wrapped gift suitable for either a man or a woman and we will have a “Chinese Gift Exchange”. If you have never experienced that type of gift exchange, you have a treat coming. Also bring an appetizer to share and whatever you want to drink for the evening. Please contact me to reserve a spot and to get directions to my house. Leader Earline V. Home 998-4244 Cell 614-8629 e.veltman (at) comcast.net December 21, Sunday, 5:00 PM dinner, 6:00 PM walk: AVONDALE/RIVERSIDE LUMINARIAS WALK: Enjoy the Christmas Season with this walk through Jacksonville’s historic Avondale and Riverside neighborhoods for the annual luminarias display. More than 36,000 luminarias line the streets. It’s a really festive atmosphere. For those who wish, join us for dinner at the European Street Café, 2753 Park Street, at 5:00 PM. Let me know if you’re coming, and whether you plan to eat with us. We’ll start our walking tour around 6:00 PM. Leader: Marsha C. 744-6322 December 31,
Wednesday: NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY/CAMPING (FOR SIDETRACKERS MEMBERS ONLY):
Leader: Earline V 998-4244 home 614-8629 cell e.veltman (at) comcast.net |
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