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Hike the Fitch Natural History Reservation December 5 - 1:30pm Dr. Henry Fitch was an ecology professor at KU who owned a large tract of property north of Lawrence where he encouraged students to conduct research. We'll be hiking a total of about four miles. The first trail is a nature trail with the opportunity to learn about fires and grassland, microclimates, geology, and wildlife. The second trail will climb up a ridge to an overlook of the Kansas River Valley. Since the Fitch property is an ecological research area, no pets are allowed. Map: www.ksr.ku.edu/assets/newtrailsmap.082510.pdf Directions from I-70 at the Lawrence East Exit: Go north about 0.5 mile and turn east on US 24/40. Go 1.5 miles east on US 24/40. Turn north (left) onto Douglas County 1660 E Road and travel for a mile, following the road over Mud Creek and turning left on 1600 E Road at the junction with 1900 N Road. Continue north on 1600 E Road past another road intersection, going around curves and across another bridge. After about 1.5 miles, you'll see a stone gate entrance on the right to the Fitch Natural History Reservation at 2060 1600 E Road. Park across the road. Bring water and snacks. For anyone interested in returning via Lawrence, an early dinner at La Parilla on Mass Street is an option. Contact Lynn to sign up. Contact: Lynne at lbeatty@jccc.edu Holiday Hike and Soup Dinner December 12 - Hike at 2pm, Dinner at 4pm Part 1 Join us for an invigorating hike to celebrate winter and the holiday season. We will start at I-Lan Park at 125th and Nall in Leawood, KS then proceed east along the Tomahawk Creek Greenway or Streamway Park. We will return the same way, so if you're late you can still meet up with us. It's an asphalt path. This is probably our easiest hike of the year. We will hike regardless of the weather, so come prepared. Contact Dave Brackey at dbrackey@att.net or 913.541.0581 if you have questions. Part 2 After the hike, come over to the Solenbergers for soup. Please bring soup or a side dish to share and your singing voice. Please RSVP and let us know what you will bring: 913.541.1889. Directions: The dinner will be held at 5702 W 128th St. Overland Park, KS 66209. From I-435 and Nall Street exit, proceed south to 128th St. Turn right (west) on 128th and we are the third house on the left side of the street. Annual Holiday Party December 18 - 5:30pm 'Tis the season of partying! Join your fellow hikers at the Annual Holiday party on Saturday December 18. Our social hour begins at 5:30 with appetizers and dinner at 6 PM. Again this year it will be at the Lakeview Townhomes Club House located at 13700 W. 58th Terrace, Shawnee, KS 66216. From Johnson Drive, turn north on Pflumm, west on 58th Terr. The club will provide two types of meat for our main course, along with coffee, iced and hot tea. Please bring ...
- A dish to share. In order to avoid too much of a good thing, please bring the type of dish listed according to the initial of your last name: A-C appetizer, D-K salad, L-P side dish, Q-W dessert..
- A beverage if you would like something other than coffee or tea.
- Wrapped white elephant gift if you want to take part in the gift exchange following dinner.
- Canned goods: With the financial crisis, food pantries are extremely low. Please bring canned goods to help those in need of a meal.
Before the gift exchange starts, we ask that everyone participate in the clean-up of the club house. Linda Pfingsten was gracious to reserve the club house in her name with the responsibility of ensuring the entire facility is cleaned. This will ensure KCOC receives the deposit made and allow us to come back next year. Let's all pitch in to help.
Contact: Susan at 816.756.3160 or Dorene at DoreneDisbrow@yahoo.com
Ice Skating at Crown Center
December 19 - 1pm
We will skate from 1 to 3 PM. Dinner afterwards ar Panera Bread. Regular admission is $6, or free for adults over age 60 and children under 5. Skate rental is $3 or skaters may bring their own. Crown Center is located at 2450 Grand Blvd in Kansas City, MO. Questions? Call Mike.
New Year's Day Hike: Loose Park/Trolley Trail & More
January 1 - 1pm
We'll continue the tradition started by Tim Gabisch, welcoming the New Year with a healthy, hardy start! Let's meet at the Loose Park pavilion on Wornall Road. We'll spend this first day of 2011 walking a large loop which will include circling Loose park, the Trolley Trail and surrounding neighborhoods. Plan on a 2-2.5 hour invigorating winter afternoon! Our reward afterwards will be Waldo Pizza at 75th & Wornall Road.
Contact: Joy at 913.488.7180 or joyous@kc.rr.com
Hike Monkey Mountain Nature Preserve
January 15 - 10am
We will hike the South trail, a 3.5 mile loop on unpaved trails. Take I-70 east to the Grain Valley exit. Turn south on Buckner-Tarsey Rd then turn south on old Hwy 40 to parking lot/picnic area. Questions? Contact Brett.
Contact: Brett at brettinop@gmail.com
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