Hike to Switzer Falls, THIS Sunday, July 15th, 2012 at 9:30 A.M.
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Upcoming Mosaic Events
- Sunday, July 15th -- Hike to Switzer Falls -- see below
- Saturday, July 22nd -- Hike to Mt. Baldy via the Devil's Backbone Trail (Ski Lift + Hike) -- see below
- Thursday, August 30th thru Monday, September 3rd -- 22nd Annual International Mosaic Event: "Rocky Mountain Chai" -- see http://mosaicoutdoor.org/
Hike to Switzer Falls, Sunday, July 15th, 2012 at 9:30 A.M.
Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on this intermediate hike to Switzer Falls. Come
share in the beauty of this paradise so close to L.A. View remnants of
the resort that once catered to celebrities. David Moezina will lead this
4 miles round trip hike along the Arroyo Seco stream. We
will pass by a number of natural pools and visit the falls on our hike
back. There is a steep ¼ mile incline at the end of the hike, which can
be avoided by parking at the lower parking lot. We may swim in the pools
so bring a bathing suit and towel. Long sleeves recommended due to
possible dense brush on some parts of the trail, and possible poison oak.
PLEASE NOTE: A Wilderness Parking Permit is required and can be obtained at the Clear Creek Info station. Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited parking. You can also find a location to purchase the parking permit at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/
MPORTANT: All MOSAIC events require participants to sign a Liability Release Waiver at the event location. If you would like to read the waiver before the event, you can do so at http://www.mosaicla.org/signin.pdf . Please email the event leader if you have any questions about this.
HIKE MEETING PLACE:
Please see below under DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD FROM THE WESTSIDE
HIKE START TIME: Meet at the trail head at 9:30 A.M. (directions below).
HIKE END TIME: 2:00 P.M. (Approximately)
BRING: Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, a snack to share, daypack, hiking sticks or hiking poles. Long pants and long sleeved shirt are recommended due to possible dense brush on some parts of the trail, and possible poison oak. Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable. We may swim in the pools so bring a bathing suit, water shoes and a towel.
FOOTWEAR: Hiking boots or trail running shoes are recommended. ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels. Bring a pair of water shoes in case we go swimming.
COST: Free
QUESTIONS: Call David Moezinia on his cell at (818) 905-0596. Please use discretion before calling.
CARPOOL POINTS:
WEST SIDE PICO Blvd. Carpool: 8:35 A.M. Leaving at 8:40 A.M.
8906 Pico Blvd., Los angeles, CA 90035Meet
at the Municipal Parking Lot on the South side of Pico Blvd., West of
Robertson Blvd. between Robertson Blvd and Livona Ave., next to B'Nai
David Congregation. Form your own carpools and please
share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.
SF VALLEY Carpool: 8:45 A.M. Leaving at 8:50 A.M.
14119 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Meet
in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave
(between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd). Meet on Riverside Avenue on the
South side, across from Trader Joe's. Form your own carpools and please
share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.
Valley Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/stgg8
ANGELES CREST HIGHWAY Carpool: 9:15 AM
Meet on Angeles Crest Highway just North of freeway 210 on the right side at Milmada Dr (Sierra Club carpool point). Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.
Angeles Crest Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://goo.gl/maps/wRSq
DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
From the West Side:
Fwy 10E approx. 6 miles to
(exit 13B) FWY 110N 4 miles to (Exit 26A) FWY 5N towards Sacramento
2 miles to (Exit 139A) FWY 2N 8 miles towards Glendale, merge onto FWY
210E 1 mile to Angeles Crest Highway (Exit 20) for CA-2/Angeles Crest Highway
N. Left at the light, 10 miles to trail head. You will pass the
junction of Angeles Crest & Angeles Forest (N3) highways and the Clear
Creek Info station (on your right). A half a mile past info station, turn
right at the entrance to Switzer Picnic area (mile marker 34.19).
We will
meet at the trail head in the parking lot below. If the lower lot is
full, backtrack and park in one of the turn-off areas along the road and walk
down to the lower parking lot.
Wilderness
parking permit is required and can be obtained at the Clear Creek Info
station. You can
also find a location to purchase the parking permit at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/sanbernardino/ap/
Carpooling is highly recommended due to limited parking.
Destination Google Map Link: http://goo.gl/maps/YY8I
Destination GPS Coordinates: 34.26932,-118.146565
From the SF Valley:
Riverside Dr East ½ a mile to Woodman Ave right 1 block to 101E 3 miles to 134E 9 miles to 2N 4.3 miles to 210E and continue as above.
Hike Mount Baldy via The Devil’s Backbone Trail (Ski Lift + hike), Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 at 8:30 A.M.
Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on this STRENUOUS hike to Mount Baldy via the Devil’s Backbone Trail. We will take the ski lift (open chair lift; fee $20 roundtrip) to the mountain station of Mount Baldy (7,800’), where we will begin our hike. We will hike the Devils Backbone trail to the summit of Mount Baldy at 10,064’. This is the highest point on the San Gabriel Mountains. We will return the same way via the ski lift. There are spectacular views of both the San Gabriel and the Antelope valleys from the mountain. David Moezina will lead this Strenuous 6.4 miles round trip. Be prepared for variable weather. We may have an early dinner at a local restaurant after the hike. Plan your car pools accordingly.
IMPORTANT: All MOSAIC events require participants to sign a Liability Release Waiver at the event location. If you would like to read the waiver before the event, you can do so at http://www.mosaicla.org/signin.pdf . Please email the event leader if you have any questions about this.
HIKE MEETING PLACE:
Please see below under DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD FROM THE WESTSIDE
HIKE START TIME: Meet at the trail head at 8:30 A.M. (directions below).
HIKE END TIME: 4:00 P.M. (Approximately)
BRING: Water (two liters recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, Lunch, a snack to share, daypack, hiking sticks or hiking poles, shorts and a T-shirt or long pants and long sleeved shirt, depending on weather. Clothes should be loose fitting, and light-colors are preferable.
FOOTWEAR: Hiking boots or trail running shoes are recommended. ABSOLUTELY NO sandals or other open-toe shoes, flip flops, casual shoes or high heels.
COST: $20 for the Ski Lift and Money fro dinner
QUESTIONS: Call David Moezinia on his cell at (818) 905-0596. Please use discretion before calling.
CARPOOL POINTS:
WEST SIDE PICO Blvd. Carpool: 6:35 A.M. Leaving at 6:40 A.M.
8906 Pico Blvd., Los angeles, CA 90035
Meet at the Municipal Parking Lot on the South side of Pico Blvd., West of Robertson Blvd. between Robertson Blvd and Livona Ave., next to B'Nai David Congregation. Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.
West Side Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/hgyxr
SF VALLEY Carpool: 6:40 A.M. Leaving at 6:45 A.M.
14119 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd). Meet on Riverside Avenue on the South side, across from Trader Joe's. Form your own carpools and please share the cost of transportation and parking, if any, with the driver.
Valley Carpool Location Google Map Link: http://g.co/maps/stgg8
DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
Directions from the Westside
Fwy 10 E to Fwy 57 N to Fwy 210 E, to Base Line exit. Left at the light on Base Line Rd, right on N Padua Rd, to Mount Baldy Rd. Go through Mt. Baldy Village and continue to the end of the road by the ski lift where we will meet.
Mount Baldy Map Link: http://goo.gl/maps/ySDc
Directions from the SF Valley
Fwy 101 E to Fwy 134E to Fwy 210 E, to Base Line exit and continue as above.
CONDITIONS TO PARTICIPATE!!!!
Please allow plenty of time flexibility when participating in our hikes / activities!
If you are unsure of your fitness level please join us on one of our easier hikes before doing any advanced hikes. We would recommend that you can walk at least 6 miles before coming on any of our hikes.
It is not appropriate to RSVP for an event and not show up. Members can be terminated for repeated offenses.
Please read the description of the event carefully before attending.
I am a volunteer (i.e. not liable for the group). Safety is a priority for everyone in the group. Think of this as hiking with a group of friends.
DISCLAIMER / RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Outdoor sports and other events we plan are inherently dangerous and requires significant physical exertion. Participants must be good health free from heart and respitory problems and be in good physical shape. Accidents may happen and you understand that on these outings, there may not be search and rescue, medical facilities or expertise necessary to deal with medical or other emergencies to which you and your dependent may be exposed.. By participating in any posted event, you're taking responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The Jewish Outdoor Adventures and its organizers are not trained leaders and we do not confirm the qualifications of any of its members to lead or participate in trips. All participants take full responsibility for their own actions. If you choose to participate in any The JOA events, you are releasing the Jewish Outdoor Adventures and it's organizers from all liability in case of possible injuries. Your personal safety depends on your own judgment and experience.
Responsibility: I am not responsible for you. You are responsible for you and your minors. You should be self-sufficient and be able to find your way to safety in the event you find yourself on your own. I will not lead you back to the trailhead if you decide to turn back.
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Lake Hollywood Walk
and Picnic, Sunday, October 14, 2012 at 10:30 A.M.
Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles for a walk
around Lake Hollywood
and a picnic at Lake
Hollywood Park
which is nearby in the Hollywood Hills.
The walk is a little over 5 miles on level ground starting from the top
of the Lake.
At the bottom of the Lake is Mulholland Dam which offers both a breath
taking view of Los Angeles
and the Hollywood Sign. On the way, back
we will head over to Lake
Hollywood Park
for a picnic which is on a hill. The walk
and picnic will probably last about 3 and half hours.
IMPORTANT: All MOSAIC events require participants to sign a Liability Release Waiver at the event location. If you would like to read the waiver before the event, you can do so at http://www.mosaicla.org/signin.pdf. Please email the event leader if you have any questions about this.
WALK MEETING PLACE: On Lake Hollywood Dr
across the fork in the road and across from the driveway used by the Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power on the northwest tip of the Lake. If you have
GPS or internet mapping, the coordinates are -118.336 degrees longitude, 34.129
degrees latitude.
WALK START TIME: Meet at the trailhead at 10:30 A.M. (directions below); leave at 10:40 A.M. SHARP!!
WALK END TIME: 2:00 P.M.
BRING: Water (two liters
recommended), hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, lunch, a snack to share, and a
jacket, sweater or windbreaker, as it may get cool, and/or windy. Plus bring a
lunch for the picnic!
FOOTWEAR: Hiking
boots or trail running shoes are recommended since we will be walking on a dirt
trail.
QUESTIONS: email Stewart Chesler at ches...@adelphia.net
PARKING INFORMATION: Please park on the street. Parking is free.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
Take Hollywood Freeway (US 101) to Barham Blvd. At Barham Blvd, head north to Lake Hollywood Dr and then turn right. Then go on Lake Hollywood Dr to the meeting place. Place close attention to the street signs, since it is very easy to make a wrong turn onto another street.
CARPOOL POINTS:
We will carpool from the West side, the Valley and Orange County (See below).
West LA Carpool
We will carpool from Trader Joe's - 10850 National Boulevard (at Westwood). There is plenty of parking on the side streets - do not park in the Trader Joe's lot. Meet in the upper Trader Joe's lot at 9:50 A.M. and leave at 9:55 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic or representatives.
Valley Carpool
We will meet in Sherman Oaks, 15410 Ventura Blvd, at the Union 76 Gas Station across from Marriot Courtyard Hotel (on Ventura Blvd. just west of the 405 Fwy.). Meet at 10:00 A.M. and leave at 10:05 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool
We will carpool from BEHIND CVS Pharmacy - 12490 Seal Beach Blvd Seal Beach, CA 90740-2711 (at Saint Cloud). There is plenty of parking BETWEEN the CVS Pharmacy and the Ralph's. There is a Starbuck's and various other restaurants and stores such as ZPizza, Togo's, Islands, Target, etc. in the same parking lot. Meet in the parking lot behind the CVS Pharmacy at 9:35 A.M. and leave at 9:40 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic representatives.
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The Story of Iranian Jews: Light & Shadows at the Fowler Museum at UCLA, Sunday, October 21st, 2012 at Noon to 5:00 P.M.
Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles and Jewish Outdoor Adventures on this unique and different event organized by David Moezina.
Explore the rich and complex history of one of the world’s oldest Jewish communities. See archaeological artifacts, impressive illuminated manuscripts and ketubot, beautiful Judiaca and amulets, ceremonial garments, musical instruments, paintings, photographs, videos, and historical documents that showcase the complex and fascinating story of Iranian Jews and the beauty of Judeo-Persian traditions. This sweeping survey concludes with Hasan Sarbakhshian’s photographs of Jews remaining in Iran today and installations by artists Shelley Gazin and Jessica Shokrian about the dynamic community of Iranian Jews in Los Angeles. Children are welcome as there are activities for children as well! FREE ADMISSION!!!!! EASY PARKING!!!
Sunday October 21, 2012: OPENING DAY COMMUNITY CELEBRATION:
12-5 PM: Galleries Open, light refreshments.
2:00 PM: Fowler’s Outspoken Lecture by Nahid Pirnazar: The Tapestry of Iranian Jewish Heritage: Reflections on Historical, Sociocultural and Political Relations.
Nahid Pirnazar is a lecturer in Iranian studies at UCLA who teaches the history of Iranian Jews and Judeo-Persian literature
For further information about the exhibit see http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/events/opening-day-community-celebration-light-and-shadows-story-iranian-jews
COST: Free
QUESTIONS: Call David Moezinia on his cell at (818) 905-0596. Please use discretion before calling.
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:
The link below contains directions and parking information
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu/visit
then click on “Fowler” on the map and click on “directions” to get directions from where you are going from.
Fowler Museum at UCLA
308 Charles E. Young Drive North
Los Angeles, CA 90095
CARPOOL
POINTS:
Carpooling is strongly encouraged!
WESTSIDE CARPOOL LOCATION: 11:35 A.M. Leaving 11:40 A.M. NEW LOCATION!!
Wilshire blvd & Veteran ave. Park off Veteran ave. in Federal Building parking lot behind the Federal Building. Form your own carpool. There will be no JOA representative there.
Directions from Westside Carpool: Take Veteran ave north to Sunset blvd and make a right on Sunset. Go 1 mile to Royce dr. Continue to Parking Lot #4.
Valley carpool: 11:30 A.M. Leaving 11:35 A.M.
Meet in Sherman Oaks at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hazeltine Ave (between Woodman and Van Nuys Blvd). Meet on Riverside Avenue on the south side, across from Trader Joes. Form your own carpools
Directions from Valley Carpool: Take Beverly Glen south on to Sunset blvd 0.6 miles, left onto Royce dr. Continue on to parking lot #4.
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Silver Lake
Staircase and Reservoir
Walk, Sunday, February 3, 2013, 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Please join Mosaic Outdoor Club of Greater Los Angeles for a pre-Super Bowl walk in beautiful Silver Lake, led by Stewart Chesler. First we will explore the area just east along the Silver Lake Reservoir. During this part of the walk, we will travel up and down five stairways and admire the rich architecture in the neighborhood. Then we will walk around the Reservoir itself. The entire walk is just over 4 miles and will take about 2 to 2.5 hours. Then afterwards we enjoy snacks along a park by the Reservoir.
IMPORTANT: All MOSAIC events require
participants to sign a Liability Release Waiver at the event location. If you
would like to read the waiver before the event, you can do so at http://www.mosaicla.org/signin.pdf. Please email the event
leader if you have any questions about this.
HIKE MEETING PLACE: The intersection of Silverlake Blvd. 2400 North and Glendale Blvd.
HIKE START TIME: Meet at the trailhead at 9:45 A.M. (directions below); leave at 10:00 A.M. SHARP!!
HIKE END TIME: 1:00 P.M.
BRING: Please be sure to include, water (one liter is recommended), hat, sunscreen,
sunglasses, snacks, and a jacket, sweater or windbreaker, as it may get cool,
and/or windy.
FOOTWEAR: Shoes appropriate for dirt paths and climbing up and down concrete stairways
QUESTIONS: email Stewart Chesler at ches...@adelphia.net
PARKING INFORMATION: Free parking is available on the street
Rain cancels but drizzle or clouds don't
DIRECTIONS TO TRAIL HEAD:
South and West of Downtown:
Take US 101 Freeway north and get off at Glendale Blvd. Then take Glendale Blvd north to the intersection of Silverlake Blvd.
North and Northwest of Downtown
Take US 101 Freeway south and get off at Silverlake Blvd. Then take Silverlake Blvd. north to the intersection of Glendale Blvd.
Northeast of Downtown
Take I-5 Freeway south and get off at Glendale Blvd. Then take Glendale Blvd south to Silverlake Blvd.
CARPOOL POINTS:
We will carpool from the West side, the Valley and Orange County (See beIow).
West LA Carpool
We will carpool from Trader Joe's - 10850 National Boulevard (at Westwood). There is plenty of parking on the side streets - do not park in the Trader Joe's lot. Meet in the upper Trader Joe's lot at 9:05 A.M. and leave at 9:15 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic or Nexus representatives.
Valley Carpool
We will meet in Sherman Oaks, 15410 Ventura Blvd, at the Union 76 Gas Station across from Marriot Courtyard Hotel (on Ventura Blvd. just west of the 405 Fwy.). Meet at 9:10 A.M. and leave at 9:15 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic or Nexus representatives.
Long Beach/West Orange County Carpool
We will carpool from BEHIND CVS Pharmacy - 12490 Seal Beach Blvd Seal Beach, CA 90740-2711 (at Saint Cloud). There is plenty of parking BETWEEN the CVS Pharmacy and the Ralph's. There is a Starbuck's and various other restaurants and stores such as ZPizza, Togo's, Islands, Target, etc. in the same parking lot. Meet in the parking lot behind the CVS Pharmacy at 8:55 A.M. and leave at 9:05 A.M. SHARP. PLEASE NOTE: Be prepared to form your own carpools if there are no Mosaic or Nexus representatives.