August Events

* August 1 – August 7, 2010. Backpack along the Encampment River in the Medicine Bow National Forest in southern Wyoming. Note: As of June 1st, this trip is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist.
* August 13 – Star viewing at the Rose Ranch (Jones, OK) Let’s spend another evening together so we might get to know each other better as we share our memories, dreams, and hopes. The date of Friday AUGUST 13 was chosen as it is the prime time to observe the Perseids. Hopefully, you are not committed to other activities. This will be an adult only outing. See also http://www.imo.net/
* August 19 – General Meeting – 7:00 pm – Java Dave’s, upstairs – 10 NE 10th, OKC. Our speaker will be Jeri Fleming, Project Manager, Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute. She is responsible for public outreach as Oklahoma develops its comprehensive water plan. You can learn about the institute at http://okwaterplan.info
* August 21st -Pool Party! Swim-Visit-Eat-Sing! – Saturday, August 21st – 4:00 p.m. till ??? – Neil Garrison’s & Becky Simpkins’s House – 12601 N. Cemetery Rd—Yukon. more info and a map is on-line at http://oklahoma.sierraclub.org/cimarron
* August 29th – Outings Meeting – Sunday the 29th at Adrianne Holmes’ home in Edmond, Oklahoma. 1010 Locust Lane Edmond, OK. Pot luck dinner starts at 5:30 PM followed by a short meeting to finalize our fall and winter outing schedule and discuss October 16th – annual Round Up. Bring a dish, lots of stories, pictures and ideas to share with everyone. The main dish will be provided. All are welcome to attend, not just Outings Leaders. Contact Adrianne Holmes: Hm: 715-0811; Wk: 935-8507; adrianneholmes@sbcglobal.net

This free electronics collection event is open to EVERYONE (you don’t need to be an OKC resident) and they will accept ALL brands of electronics.

What: E-Cycling Drop-Off Event (all computers and electronics, including console TVs will be accepted).

When: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 8am-4pm.

Where: Oklahoma City Fairgrounds.

For Whom: Any household in the state! No need to show proof of residency.

By Whom: Sponsored by the City of Oklahoma City, Waste Management Recycle America, and LG Electronics.

Acceptable items for eCycling are:

Computers – CPUs – Computer monitors – Computer peripherals – Printers – Fax machines – Keyboards – Photocopiers – Televisions – VCRs –
Stereos – Home and office phones – Cell phones – Consumer electronics

Unacceptable items for eCycling are: Microwaves, Smoke and fire alarms and detectors, Thermometers, Dehumidifiers, Large appliances, Non-decontaminated medical equipment, Any unit with sludge or liquids,