Two AOF Events this weekend

[Ken Nahigian]

 

Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 9am - 11am

Location:  Near W. Elkhorn Blvd & Hwy 99, North Natomas. See map at https://maps.app.goo.gl/CgJ6cMpDpPvrs8By7. 

 

Out on Highway 99, for two miles from Elkhorn Boulevard to Elverta Road, runs a lonely stretch -- our stretch! Sac-area freethinkers "adopted" it in July 1995. We have cared for it, nurtured it, lovingly rescued it from litter and debris, and received recognition for our work. One of our more successful civic efforts, it proves freethinkers can also serve the community.

 

So join us! Enjoy a morning commune with nature, and do a deed for the environment and local area wildlife. The refuse we collect would otherwise ultimately be swept by the rain into tributaries and into the ocean, degrading habitat, and leading to a slow death for many sea creatures.

 

As usual, the stalwart activity captain will provide all safety equipment, including comfortable, natty hard-hats and gloves, stylish safety vests, collection bags, and handy trash pickers. The cleanup takes a scant two hours. Please dress for the season. It may be a good idea to bring a backpack or fanny-pack to carry extra trash bags.

 

To get there, travel north from Sacramento on I-5 past the Natomas area. Take the "Highway 99 - Yuba City, Marysville" exit. Exit at Elkhorn Boulevard less than a mile north. Turn left, cross the overpass. Park in the park-&-ride lot if possible, or somewhere near it.

 

Contact for details:  916-805-9337 (Don Knutson), or see Contact Page

In case of rain, fog, excessive mud, rapture or locust plague, the Cleanup will be rescheduled. If unsure, call the Activity Captain (Don).

 

 

Potluck Picnic in the Park

Sunday, September 29, 2024, 2pm - 4pm

Location:  Westwood Park, 8100 Butternut Drive, Citrus Hts. Map at http://mapq.st/3BhFpNz.

 

Hobnob wih us at AOF's fourth annual potluck picnic. This event is always a blast!

 

What should you bring? A picnicky dish to serve 6-8 people (picnicish, picnic-esque? someone help us here), just something portable and yummy. And your own non-alcoholic beverages (alcohol is a no-no in this park). BYO cushion too if you like -- picnic benches can be hard.

 

AOF will provide plates, cups, utensils, napkins, and cool water. The picnic tables are in the sweet sweet shade under a gazebo, and the restrooms are clean (we checked).

 

We will enjoy the beautiful afternoon, chat about things freethoughty or otherwise, and solve the world's problems. Feel free to invite family and friends, we're all chill about that.

 

Directions: From I-80 take exit 100 for Antelope Road. Go west on Antelope Road for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Lichen Drive. At the second stop sign continue straight onto Butternut Drive. To find the picnic area, then turn right onto Treeleaf Way. See the gazebo on the right -- the one with crepe paper? That's it.

 

Contact for details:  See https://www.aofonline.org/contact.html.

Parking is free and a breeze. The neighborhood has free parking, and there's a free parking lot. To get to the lot from Butternut Drive, turn right onto Treeleaf Way, then turn right onto Cloverleaf Way. See the map.