| Each month, except July and August, the Obsidians get together for a
potluck supper, followed by social or educational activities, often
a slideshow presentation, featuring matters of interest to Obsidians and
guests such as travel, outdoor activities or conservation. |
FRIDAY
POTLUCKS
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You are cordially invited to attend our
Potlucks. You do not have to be a member of the Obsidians to attend.
You need only to bring your interest in the topic and your willingness to
enjoy meeting and socializing with people in a lodge nestled among the
trees. We provide the tables and chairs, napkins and beverages, a roaring
fire and a wonderful speaker and slides. All are welcome.
Potlucks are normally held the fourth Friday of each month,
but are sometimes the third Friday to avoid holidays.
There are no Potlucks in July and August.
They begin at 6:30 p.m. at our lodge.
The entertainment usually begins about 7:30.
You will need to bring your table service of a plate, utensils and cup.
We will provide a napkin and food.
Bring your favorite potluck item from one of the major food groups.
A salad, a bread, a casserole or perhaps you can add to our dessert fame.
The food is always varied, nourishing and grand . . .
we are famous for our dessert table!
To help with utilities and other expenses of the dinner and presentation,
there is a $1 per person fee.
Directions to lodge.
Parking at the Obsidian Lodge
can be crowded at times, especially at popular potlucks. Consider
carpooling. Contact the Entertainment Chairman listed below under
“Questions about Potlucks?” if you are interested in being a driver
or a rider.
Interested in seeing what the potlucks of the past
delved into. Checkout the POTLUCK ARCHIVE or Reports
of past Potlucks
Questions about Potlucks?
Contact Laurie Funkhouser 541-206-2303 entertainment@obsidians.org
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OBSIDIAN POTLUCKS 2010
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Friday, January 29, 2010 - “Exploring Oregon’s
New Wilderness Areas” - Bill Sullivan — Presenting a
slide show tour of Oregon’s most beautiful Wilderness Areas
including areas to be designed by Congress. From Mt. Hood to the
Wallowas, from the Oregon Dunes to Steens Mountain, expect tips for
summer backpacking, winter tours, and day hikes amidst Oregon’s most
spectacular scenery, based on Sullivan’s upcoming “Atlas of
Oregon Wilderness.” As always, Bill Sullivan spices his talk
with notes on the geology, wildlife, and history of the land.
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Friday, February 26, 2010 - Eastern Europe —
Please join Lana Lindstrom and Richard Hughes as they
recount their six week adventures through Eastern Europe. In addition to
exploring medieval cities, they meandered through small villages and
off-shore islands. Hiking in the Tatra Mountains (Poland and Slovakia),
biking in Estonia and Latvia, and boating on the Croatian coast were the
highlights.
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Friday, March 26, 2010 - Birding in Cuba
- Rick Ahrens will share the adventures and insights of Cuba based upon a
recent Birding trip there. Learn about the bird population as well as the current political, cultural and environmental aspects of this country.
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Friday, April 23, 2010 — Zion – Mystery Canyon
— Explore Mystery Canyon with members Steven McManigal and Steven Johnson
in the comfort of the Lodge. This pair of adventurers spent two weeks in Zion National Park
climbing canyon walls and plunging to watery depths of Mystery
Canyon. Access to Mystery Canyon is by permit only and assigned by
lottery. The teaser photographs are fantastic!
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Friday, May 21, 2010 - Wassen Creek/Devil’s Staircase
– Dave Tvedt — Wassen Creek flows over four or five sandstone
steps as it tumbles down about 50 feet. Into each
step, the creek had drilled round plunge pools, perhaps using hard,
igneous pebbles to scrape away the softer sandstone. The pools range
in size from those large enough for several people to bathe in to
thimbles. Learn more about the beauty of this area which has been in
the news in an effort to be designed a wilderness area. Even visited
by Peter DeFazio.
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Friday, June 25, 2010 - Oregon Natural Desert
Association - Devon Comstock (Bend, Oregon) — Presenting volunteer
opportunities in Hart Mountain, Steens Mountain, the John Day River
and Central Oregon! These trips engage people in restoring Oregon’s
desert lands through tree-planting, fence removal, closing old roads
and wilderness inventory. Since 1987 ONDA has been working to
protect, defend and restore Oregon’s native deserts. In 2009, we
successfully saw the creation of two new desert wildernesses in Oregon,
The Badlands and Spring Basin Wilderness areas.
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July, August - No Potluck
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Friday, September 24, 2010 - The History of Obsidians: Then and Now –
presented by Rick Ahrens who is probably the most knowledgeable member regarding the history
of our Club. Hear how the Club began, the activities of the past and find out what is in the future.
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Friday, October 22, 2010 - “Behaviors of the
Backpacker” – Sandor Lau. — A Chinese/Hungarian American film
student and Fulbright scholar, walked 500 km alone from Auckland to
Cape Reinga, New Zealand’s geographic and spiritual. A black
comedy road trip documentary records the stories of backpackers
from around the world, organic farmers, hostel owners, tour
operators, Maori communities and the filmmaker himself. Enjoy a
different perspective on backpacking in New Zealand.
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Friday, November 19, 2010 - Eugene Mountain Rescue –
will walk us through a rescue. It seem as though there have been an increase in
mountain rescues in recent years. Members of the EMR participate in these rescues
and will share their experience as well as the ways to protect yourself and assist
in rescues.
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Friday, December 17, 2010 - presents
Eric Alan introducing his new book, Grace and Tranquility,
a combination of photography and prose, which will be nationally released
in mid-June by White Cloud Press, along with a spin-off CD from the two
books (also called Grace and Tranquility ) merging my adapted lyrics with
the music of the remarkable band Gypsy Soul. Perfect timing for the Holidays!
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See you at the
Lodge on the fourth Friday evening each month.
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