REDWOOD NEEDLES

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Solano Group

By Anil Comelo and Jane Bogner

Thank You

Thanks to Beverly McNeilly (who just abandoned us and moved to Alturas) for helping train the new cub scout pack on June 9. Thanks to Adienna Peabody and Anil for staffing the recycling table at Vallejo Farmers Market on July 14 and helping out at Senator Chesbro's picnic.

Thanks also to Nicole, Gina and Valerie Bobetsky for setting up the recycling tent at the Benicia Farmers' Market several times this summer

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VALCORE Workdays

NEW UPDATED SCHEDULE: VALCORE workdays in 2001 are August 25, October 13. We work from 9 am to Noon. $50 is offered to volunteer supervisors for their favorite classroom.

VALCORE Community Recycling is our grass roots recycling center. It is run solely by 9 non-profit member groups who share in the sale of the materials. You can donate all your CRV containers directly to Sierra Club in the Buy-Back area to raise more money for the club. Please consider bringing your recyclables down at least once a year. For a flyer with directions and more details, call 707 644-9183 or e-mail jabogner@juno.com

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FALL COMPOST CLASSES in Solano County

Workshops are held on Saturdays, 10 AM-Noon - One compost bin given away at each workshop. Info: 553-2784

Rio Vista - August 25 at Bruning Park Fairfield

September 8 at the Community Garden Dixon

September 22 at Northwest Park Benicia

September 29 at the Community Garden Vacaville

October 6 at McBride Senior Center Vallejo

October 13 at Loma Vista Farm

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Thank You

Thanks to all who helped build the Lori Dervin Memorial Bench on Benicia's Rollye Wiskerson Trail. Thanks to designer Rollye Wiskerson. The bench is us plan the event by calling the Group Treasurer, Anil Comelo at (707) 649-0830 or acomelo@netzero.net.

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Hikes

Do you enjoy hikes/the outdoors? Please help us organize a couple of hikes during the next few months by calling Kenn Browne (707) 553-1653 or kbhike@mindspring.com

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Government Liaisons

Liaison: We desperately need members to act as government liaisons for the cities of Benicia, Fairfield, and Suisun, Vacaville, Rio Vista and the County Board of Supervisors. Typically, the volunteers would review/attend the City Council/Board of Supervisors Agenda and inform the Executive Committee on issues with environmental concerns/interest. For more info, contact: Kenn Browne (707) 553-1653 or kbhike@mindspring.com

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Art Exhibit

On Saturday, November 10, 2001 the Solano Group will host the gallery opening at the Fetterly Gallery. To volunteer and find out more, contact Jane Bogner at (707) 644-9183 or jabogner@juno.com

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Build/Repair Hiking Trails

If physical labor in the great outdoors is your cup of tea, call Rollye Wiskerson at (707) 642-9870 to help build/repair hiking trails in Vallejo/Benicia. Rollye and his volunteer crews go out religiously almost every 2nd Saturday of each month.

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Coastal Clean Up day

Coastal Clean Up day activities: Clean-up events will be held on Saturday, September 15, 2001. To volunteer or obtain more information, contact Jane Bogner at (707) 644-9183 or jabogner@juno.com.

Volunteers at various events can receive items such as shopping bags, T-shirts, hats, water bottles, and fanny packs with either Sierra Club or VALCORE logo.

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Your ideas and active participation are welcome and needed to have an effective Sierra Club presence in Solano County.

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Solano Group 

Solano Breeze Corner

VALCORE Community Recycling

38 Sheridan St., Vallejo 707 645-8258

made from salvaged lumber and Trex lumber (recycled plastic plus wood scraps). Builders and trail weeders included Doris Wiskerson, JoAnne Dupper, Fay Kelley, Sandra Collister, Val Gaurin, Nancy & Jim Chang, Bill Gibson, Roger Lambert, Monte Simmons, James Beavers, Rudy De La Cruz, Crista Foerchgott, Heide Hilton, Gloria Ashorn, Julie Hayes, Peggy Kerstetter and Jane Bogner.

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Solano Group EXCOM (Executive Committee) meets the last Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Fetterly Art Gallery located in the Vallejo Plaza at 2467 Sonoma Blvd. Info: 644-9183.

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E-MAIL ADDRESSES WANTED

The Solano Group EXCOM decided at our last meeting to attempt to find ways of involving members in activities. A key component of this initiative is to gather e-mail addresses for easier communication.

Please provide us with your e-mail address by sending an email to Membership Chair, Phil McCullough at philnot@pacbell.net Please provide your full name, city and interest in volunteer activities/issues if any.

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WANNA HELP?

Party: Do you think a lively party in October is a good idea? Do you want an excuse to dress up as a scary anti-environment monster called "Shrub"? If so, help  

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