Category: Events
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NPS Open House Slated for July 30
On Wednesday, July 30, 2008 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, the National Park Service will be holding an open house at the Visitors Center Auditorium in Yosemite Valley. Visitors are invited to: Talk to park staff and listen to presentations given throughout the day Review newly released documents and reports Submit comments on proposed projects and…
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Invitation – Book Signing at Yosemite
My book, “One Best Hike: Yosemite’s Half Dome” is now being carried in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Bookstore and YA website. We’ll be having a book signing this Saturday, July 19, from 2-4 pm at the Visitor Center. Please stop by and say hi. — Rick Deutsch -Mr. Half Dome http://www.HikeHalfDome.com
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Meetings Slated this Week to Discuss Ferguson Slide Solutions
There are 2 upcoming meetings scheduled for this week to discuss a permanent solution to the the Ferguson Slide on Highway 140 one in Yosemite at El Portal and the other in Mariposa. Chantel at CalTrans was nice enough to send me PDF’s of the announcements about the meetings. If you’re interested in attending the…
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Yosemite Renaissance XXIII Art Exhibit
Yosemite Renaissance opens at the Yosemite Museum Gallery on Saturday, March 1 and remains there through May 4, 2008. (Fridays through Mondays, 10 to Noon and 1 to 4 PM). The entire community is invited to the opening reception, which will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 PM on Friday, February 29th. This year, from…
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Ansel Adams event on Saturday
Happy Birthday! I like this piece from yesterday’s Adams Gallery newsletter: _______________________________________________________ Join us at the Yosemite Lodge this Saturday (February 23, 2008) at 7 PM for a slide show lecture on Ansel Adams’ life and artwork given by his Grandson (and our President) Matthew Adams. Today Ansel Adams would be turning 106 years old.…
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Merced River Plan Workshop Rescheduled
If you were headed up to the park to attend the Merced River Public Planning Workshop this weekend then listen up. Due to stormy weather and bad driving conditions expected this weekend the workshop has been rescheduled for Friday March 7, 2008 in the Yosemite Valley Visitors Center Auditoriu from 9:30 to 3:30. For more…
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Ancient Jocks Race at Badger Pass this Saturday
Calling All Ancient Jocks! Are you over 30 and ready to do battle on the slopes of Badger Pass? Do you have what it takes to navigate the slalom course and chug a beverage of your choice half way down? Join the Yosemite Ski Team and Yosemite Winter Club for this fun annual event. The…
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Dr. Malidoma Patrice Some to Speak in Yosemite in Honor of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month, Dr. Malidoma Patrice Some, PhD.will be speaking and giving a presentation at the El Portal Community Hall on Wednesday, February 6th at 7:00 p.m. NPS: “The public is invited to join Malidoma to learn about the ancient wisdom and practices of the Dagara Tribe from West Central Africa, and…
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Atmosphere
I went to the new Richard Lohmann “Atmosphere” exhibit today. His photos are beautiful, subtle, and quiet. Lohmann describes his work as metaphor: “For me the use of metaphor is magical because it permits constant reanalysis and defies simplicity. Look at an image once and you may see one thing; look again and you will…
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Bracebridge Still Highlight of Winter Events in Yosemite
The historic Bracebridge dinner is as much a part of Yosemite as the granite monoliths that surround the Valley, now changes from Delaware North Company are making the event that seemed almost impossible to get tickets for much less exclusive. San Jose Mercury News: “For many years, it was nearly impossible to obtain tickets to…