December 2010Issue No. 3 
Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets
Sandy Lydon's
Central Coast Secrets Official Newsletter
Happy Holidays!  
Lots of new stuff as 2010 winds to a close.  A special last-minute trip to San Francisco with Linda Yamane as well as a brand-new day-long hike with Gary Griggs. Also, an unusual gift idea. 
But be forewarned!  The adventures fill quickly!  Don't hesitate!
 
Sandy Lydon, Historian aka The History Dude
Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets, Extension Classes, and Overseas Adventures

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 Last-minute Opportunity!
The Galleons & the California Missions!
A rare afternoon bus trip and tour of an exhibit at USF with Sandy and Linda Yamane, Rumsien-Ohlone Scholar and Author.  Last week Linda was on the cover of Coast Weekly.  See the story about her basketry!  Click here:

Linda on Boat

Sun. December 5  11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
$60.00 per person

More info on the trip including where we'll meet:
I just discovered this remarkable exhibit - it closes
on December 17!  Here's a chance to share in one of those conversations between two California History scholars with a special tour led by the curator of the exhibit, Fr. Thomas Lucas.

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Contact Us

Sandy Lydon
PO Box 2578
Aptos, California 95001
831-688-2374
Beaches and Benches:
Exploring Santa Cruz County's North Coast with Gary Griggs and Sandy Lydon

Sat., December 18
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$50/person

From Scotts Creek Beach to San Vicente and Points South

Davenport Rampart

We will explore both the geology and history from the laborious 1769 trek of the Portola expedition to the 1968 PG&E nuclear power plant that was almost built.

Distance:  Class members should be prepared to hike approximately 5.0 miles during the day, including a few steep trails up and down from the beaches.

Did You Know?
Seacliff's "Cement Ship" is NOT cement...


Palo Alto

It is Concrete!

This is a small, niggling matter, but a pesky one on our historical landscape.

Cement is the powdery stuff in the bag.

Concrete is the hard stuff that includes aggregate and cement.

Towed to its present location in January, 1930, the S.S. Palo Alto has withstood the forces of the Pacific for over 80 years. 

For an illustrated history of the ship, go to SandyLydon.com
Looking for a unique local gift?
Give a gift of History
A Gift Certificate that can be used on any one of our future Central Coast Secrets adventures!

A Deal!  20% off!

$25 gift certificate
only $20

$50 gift certificate 
only $40 
 
$100 gift certificate
only $80
 


We will provide a handsome gift card customized for the lucky recipient!
 sandy on beach


A lovely way to reward a partner, friend or colleague.


Gift Certificates cannot be used on Cabrillo College Extension classes.
Or maybe you want to reward your entire office or business with such a gift?  We can customize a group outing for from 10 to 40 people. Send me an e-mail and let's see what we can arrange!

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Other things to put on your calendar! 
 
Wednesday, December 8
4:00 - 5:00 PM
AM Radio - KNRY 1240
Lydon on the radio with Tim Thomas discussing World War II in the Monterey Bay Region.