COME JOIN US FOR……. 2001: A River’s Odyssey
The 21st Annual Rivers Festival
Herbst Pavillion, Fort Mason Center, San Francisco, California
Friday, Saturday and Sunday February 23-25, 2001
<:(((((>< Learn from experts about cutting-edge conservation issues!
<:(((((>< Find great values at the exhibits, auctions, and used-gear swap meet!
<:(((((>< CELEBRATE!
The largest river event in the west, this festival celebrates California waterways, highlighting threats to conservation and opportunities for activism. Participate in workshops on paddling, adventure travel, dam removal, and effective lobbying skills. Bring the kids to learn fly tying and fish painting techniques. Bid on over $50,000 worth of goods and services including the latest in river gear, outdoor clothing and vacation packages, with all proceeds going towards preserving California rivers.
REGISTER BEFORE 2/9
Register before 2/9 and get 30% off! just go to the website at
http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/html/festival/welcome.htm
SWAP MEET
Don’t forget to bring your used gear to sell at the swap meet. We’ll have everything from "almost new" to "still works" river equipment and gear. Bring your used gear or find that must-have boat, kayak, or boating equipment. (NOTE: All sellers of large items such as 13′ boats, trailers, and sellers of multiple items, are requested to unload on Saturday, February 24 from 7 – 9 AM. Sellers of smaller and fewer items are invited to bring items from 9 AM – 4:30 PM on Saturday, February 24 and from 9 AM – 1 PM on Sunday, February 25.)
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Can you lend a hand at the auction or swap meet? help out at registration or the activist center? Come and do your part for the rivers. You can fill out an online form to volunteer at http://www.friendsoftheriver.org/html/festival/volunteer.html or contact Helen at 916-442-3155 x 204 or Susan at 916-684-1138
You can find out more about the program, auction items and registration at our website at
www.friendsoftheriver.org
For more information contact: Helen Livini at 916-442-3155 x222 or helenliv@friendsoftheriver.org