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Monthly Meeting
Normally, First Monday of every month

Next meeting: July 5, 2010

VacaVolks Sponsored Scheduled Walks

Proposed Vacavolks sponsored walks (2010 - 2011):
Aug 7, 2010 - Benicia Martinez Bridge
October 23-24 2010 - Rush Ranch
February 5-6 2011 - Mare Island Flyway Festival
April 16, 2011 - Lynch Canyon
August 20-21, 2011 - Pinole
October 15-16, 2011 - Rio Vista


AUGUST 7, 2010
Benicia

BENICIA MARTINEZ BRIDGE WALK

WALK 6 km (3.72 mi) & 10 km (6.2 mi)

AVA 376 / CA22
PA10/87156

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
Railroad Heritage & Law Enforcement CO Solano

Award:
This event is credit only which is $3.00. "B" medals are available. You may participate free if no credit is desired.

START TIME: 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon
FINISH TIME: 4:00 pm

LOCATION:

Benicia Senior Center
187 East L. Street
Benicia, CA 94510
95620
TRAIL RATING/DESCRIPTION:
The route goes through residential neighborhoods and onto the Benicia Martinez Bridge. The walk continues on the southbound span of the bridge to the Contra Costa County line where you can view the " Mothball Fleet"

MISCELLANEOUS
Water and Rest rooms available at the start point and at local business. It is a good idea to carry water Pets are OK on a leash with clean-up. Strollers and wheelchairs will find the walk moderately difficult due to up-grades and lack of curb cuts. The event is open to everyone. Walk will be held rain or shine. No refunds . This event is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association (AVA), a member the international Federation of Popular Sports. This event counts toward the acquisition of Achievement awards

DIRECTIONS:
FROM I-80 or I-680 take I-780 to Benicia. Exit at East 2nd ST. (Exit 5). Turn left unto 2nd St, passing McDonalds. continue on East 2nd . Cross Military East and turn right into the Benicia Senior Center parking lot. If parking lot is full there is adequate street parking.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Contact Howard McGill (707) 447-9431, E-mail: hiwayhowie@aol.com

See the SCHEDULED WALK page for the full list of activities

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