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*To the Land of a Thousand Kindnesses: Our Hearts are Broken!
Since March 11, we have watched the Japanese people struggle, quietly, with the results from an unbelievably destructive earthquake and tsunami on their northeastern coast.
Fortunately, the Minamiboso, where most our Japanese friends live, was spared from the direct ravages of the quake and tsunami, and when we inquire of them how we can help, they respond by pointing northeast. "Help the people who need it," they implore us.
And we shall try. There are several local efforts in the Monterey Bay Region under way. The one I'm most familiar with is the Help Japan! a Fundraising Concert on the evening of April 23, at the Rio Theater in Santa Cruz. I have been honored to be invited to be Master of Ceremonies, and from what I've seen and heard, it's going to be a wonderful evening.
Come join us!
Or you can enroll in our Abalone Fest, mentioned below.
Sandy Lydon, Historian aka The History Dude
Sandy Lydon's Central Coast Secrets, Cabrillo College Extension Classes, and Overseas Adventures
* Rob Ley, whom we took for his first visit to Japan several years ago, coined the perfect description for Japan: The Land of a Thousand Kindnesses.
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Abalone Fest!
An Immersion in The World of Abalone with Sandy Lydon & Tim Thomas
Saturday, April 16,
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monterey
· Point Lobos Field Trip!
· Pop Ernest!
· Visit to Abalone Farm!
· Meet Nisei Diver!
· Abalone Races!
· Abalone Song Contest!
· Abalone Feed at Monterey's JACL Hall!
Fee $100/person
(includes a donation to the Help Japan! fundraiser on April 23 in Santa Cruz)
Limited number of spaces!
Register
More info
Celebrating the Abalone Connection between the Monterey Bay and Japan!
One of the more unusual uses of abalone shells. Note the woman's confusion as she's holding a clam rake and wearing a fishing net, neither of which was used to capture abalone.
Sandy and Tim will explore the importance of and diverse uses of the abalone, including clothing (see above), and folk art.
Register here
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Contact Us
Sandy Lydon
PO Box 2578
Aptos, California 95001
831-688-2374
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Only a Few Spaces Left!
18 Days
Oct. 20-Nov.6, 2011
China & Tibet by Train!
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure!
Led by Sandy Lydon and Gary Griggs
Itinerary
· Beijing
· Xining, Qinghai Province
· Xining to Lhasa on the
world's highest train
· Lhasa and Tibet
· Kunming
· Macau
· Hong Kong
Application Deadline is April 29!
For price, details and applications, click here.
More info
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50th Anniversary
Lecture Series!
Just the Good Stuff.
My Favorite Subjects The Way I Want To Do Them.
Occasional Friday evenings,
7:00 - 10:00
Forum, Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA
$20 per lecture - Tickets can be purchased ahead of time.
Purchase here:
The two towns disagreed vigorously over Chinese laborers in the 1870s, with Santa Cruz opposing their use.
Fri. April 15
Strange Bedfellows: That Watsonville-Santa Cruz "Thing"
Woe betide those who ignore the 150+ year rivalry between the Pajaro Valley and Santa Cruz! The lecture will illuminate the origins of the dispute and its periodic appearance throughout history. We will also explore successful "bridging" efforts between the warring factions.
You thought the San Andreas was the only fault you had to worry about?
Anyone doing business or involved in politics in Santa Cruz County must know about and take into account the rupture that occurs around 5300 Freedom Blvd.
More info
To Register
Coming Fri. May 13
Stories of Courage - People and Animals whom I've meet over the years in the region's history who deserve special attention.
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Railwalk - The Del Monte Extension
Del Monte Junction (Castroville) to Marina
Two Parts:
Friday, April 8
7:00-9:00 PM
Room 435,
Cabrillo College, Aptos
Sunday, April 10
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Walking the Rails
Fee: $45.00 per person
Distance: approx. 6 miles on railroad grade
A rare opportunity to explore the section of railroad built by Chinese laborers in 1880 which completed the Southern Pacific's take-over of the Monterey Peninsula.
Owned today by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), this section is no longer used, but the tracks are still in place.
The line crosses some fascinating slough country as well as the Salinas River.
We will explore both the history as well as the future plans that Monterey County has for this railroad right of way. We will have as our special resource person, Debbie Hale, Executive Director of the TAMC.
Register here:
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Coming Attractions!
Adventures in the Planning Stages for Spring & Summer 2011
Watch these newsletters!
· Exploring the Mouth of the Carmel River - on foot and by tule balsa
- with Linda Yamane
* Nisene Marks, including the Marks Family story and the Park named for her.
*Smaller Morsels: 1/2 Day Explorations:
The Secrets of Pinto Lake Park
The Mouth of Aptos Creek
Note: All new adventures premier in these newsletters. |
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