Parties for the Parkway 2010
Presented by
THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER PARKWAY AND CONSERVATION TRUST
Creating and Protecting
THE SAN JOAQUIN RIVER PARKWAY
The 2010 party season kicks off on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Building. Doors open at 5:30pm. Reservations will be accepted beginning in early February 2010.
Welcome to Parties 2010…
A party: any group of persons acting together for the purposes of: 1) assembling for amusement or recreation, 2) meeting socially to accomplish a task or a mission.
What a perfect description of Parties for the Parkway 2010! People coming together for fun and recreation at any one of our fabulous parties, and, to top it all off, their participation in Parties for the Parkway is accomplishing our essential task of creating and protecting the 22- mile San Joaquin River Parkway. When you register for a party, you make it possible for us to protect land, for children to experience the wonders of nature, and for everyone to have access to a healthy lifestyle.
This year, our 18th, we’re offering 71 tantalizing parties for you to select from. Some of them will enchant you and others will enlighten you. From small elegant dinners to paddling downriver with salmon, all the parties hold the promise of good times and friendly people.
Thank you to everyone who makes Parties for the Parkway a fundraising success.
George Folsom, Board President
Coke Hallowell, Chairman of the Board
Larry Balakian, Parties Chair
Dave Koehler, Executive Director
HOW PARTIES FOR THE PARKWAY WORKS
Our Parties for the Parkway 2010 book contains 71 parties. Reservations for parties begin at the Kickoff Party on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District Building.
Remember - River Parkway Trust members receive reduced pricing. If you are not a member and would like to take advantage of this discount, you may become a member and reserve your parties at the same time.
After the March 18th Kickoff event reservations are available at www.riverparkway.org. Reservations will also be accepted by mail. You can call our dedicated Parties for the Parkway "party line," 559-248-8476 to make reservations or to request additional information regarding parties. Many of the parties are limited in number of reservations that can be taken; to avoid disappointment, make your reservations early. If the party you have selected is full, you may be placed on the waiting list, or you may select another party.
This year we'd like to ask that you include the full name and phone number of each person for whom you are making and paying for a reservation to insure accurate lists for our hosts.
Reservations are accepted and filled in the order payment is received. You will receive an email confirmation upon our receipt of payment. Specific directions and information will be mailed to you approximately 10 days prior to your party.
In the event you need to cancel your reservation, refunds can ONLY be offered if a cancellation is made at least 30 days prior to your party date. Your prompt cancellation may allow another person on the waiting list to attend; your courtesy is appreciated.
Thank you for supporting Parties for the Parkway. Your generosity helps us to continue “Creating and Protecting the San Joaquin River Parkway for Everyone.” We want this to be a fun and memorable experience for you and we will be glad to assist you with any needs or questions you may have.
Reservations: www.riverparkway.org
Information/Questions: 559-248-8476
Parties Reservation Form
2010 Parties:
1. An Evening of Pampering and Preening- April 9 |
2. Wildflower Walking Tour- April 10 |
3. Brunch and Project Bee- April 10 |
4. A Night in the Southwest- April 10
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5. Day Trip to San Luis National Wildlife
Reserve- April 11 |
6. Hike to Little Table Mountain- April 17 |
7. Party along the Parkway III- April 18 |
8. Taste of Japan- April 23 |
9. An Evening of International Opera and
Cuisine- April 23 |
10. Armenian Dinner with a View- April 24 |
11. Taste of Old Italy in Old Town Clovis- April 29 |
12. Geology and Wildlife – Nature Walk- May 1 |
| 13. Neighborhood River Views Tour- May 1 |
14. La Pollada Night- May 1 |
15. Out Standing in the Field- May 2 |
16. “Amazing Grace”- May 6 |
| 17. Art in the Garden- May 8 |
18. Cooking Class and Tour with Wendy Carroll- May 8 |
19. A Grown Up Time Out- May 8 |
20. Electric Roots-May 8 |
| 21. The Wizard of Oz – Broadway in Fresno- May 12 |
22. A Picnic with Mark Arax- May 15 |
23. Secrets of Mexican Cooking- May 15 |
24. Behind the Scenes at Good Company Players- May 19 |
| 25. Celestial Sight Seeing- May 21 |
26. Cooking with Sunshine- May 22 |
27. Garden Masterpiece- May 22 |
28. Brunch in Historic Tower District Home- May 29 |
| 29. An Evening with Japanese Masterworks- June 4 |
30. French Country Picnic- June 5 |
31. Private Wine Tasting and Dinner-June 5 |
32. That’s Amore!- June 6 |
| 33. Dichroic – That’s Greek to me!- June 12 |
34. An Afternoon in the Sierra-June 12 |
35. Rodeo Drive Concours D’Elegance- June 20 |
36. Batik your own Garden Flag- June 24 |
| 37. Breakfast at Wimbledon- June 26 |
38. Bash on the Bayou- June 26 |
39. Come to the World’s Fair- July 8 |
40. Power and Produce- Juy 10 |
| 41. Chill in the Cellar- July 11 |
42. Not Just Another Dinner Party, XVIII- July 17 |
43. A River, A Creek, A Lake- July 20 |
44. High Sierra Wildflower Walk and Lunch- July 24 |
| 45. A Peach of a Party- July 29 |
46. Explore the Pacific Northwest- July 29 to August 1 |
47. Huntington Lake Progressive and Playday- August 7 |
48. Scrabble – Never at a Loss for Words III- August 14 |
| 49. Bridge at Stonebridge- August 21 |
50. Dinner at Bass Lake- August 27 |
51. Step back in Time- August 28 |
52. It’s all about the Packaging- September 1 |
| 53. Girl’s Night out….Italian Style!- September 10 |
54. A Celebration of the Senses- September 20 |
55. Leafing a Good Impression- September 25 |
56. Dinner on the Bluff- September 25 |
57. K-Jewel and KYNO Luncheon and Studio
Tour- September 30 |
58. Smokin’ Art-Tini-October 1 |
59. Two Art Dyson Homes: One Finished; One
in Progress- October 2 |
60. Clam and Lobster Bake a la Madeline
Davidson- October 2 |
| 61. Fall Bridge Luncheon- October 9 |
62. Experience the Culinary Arts- October 9 |
63. A Fall Day in Yosemite- October 10 |
64. Autumn Overnight Canoe Trip- October 16 to October 17 |
| 65. Elegant French Dinner and Wine- October 17 |
66. Under a Harvest Moon- October 23 |
67. Full Moon Bicycle Ride-October 23 |
68. Stars and Science at the Planetarium- October 24 |
| 69. Little Petroglypgh Canyon Adventure- November 6 |
70. Paddle on the Tuolumne- November 13 |
71. Christmas Tree Lane Progressive- December 14 |
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2010 Artists:
Parties for the Parkway Steering Committee
Parties for the Parkway Steering Committee
Chairs—Larry Balakian & Coke Hallowell
Art Committee Chair—Janice Leppke
Artists Reception Chair --Judy Swenson
Editor—Phoebe Farnam
Finance—Terri Figgs
Host Appreciation—Lydia Kuhn
Host Liason—Jane Campbell
Kickoff Chairs—Joanne Allen and Anna Wattenbarger
Parties Coordinator—Liliane Sidler
Photography—Dick Haas
Reservations—Anne & Raul Betancourt
Staff Coordinator—Estelle Boro
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Candy Barnes
Patty Cappelluti
Gloria Floyd
Kjirsten Humphrey
Shirley Main
Greg Olin
Jody Palmer
Laurie Schultz
Clara Touya
Jennifer Williamson |
Robert Bly
Kathy Clemmensen
Karen Goodman
Gary Janzen
Elise Moir
Sharon Oliver
Linda Phillips-Bly
Sue Seiden
John Weins
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Sheri Bohigian
George Flint
Stephanie Horal
Julie Linxwiler
Georgia Murach
Bea Olsen
Heidi Riedle
Francey Swim
Frank Williamson |
Parties for the Parkway Sponsors
The River Parkway Trust would like to thank these Friends of the Parkway:
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