Valentine's Day Luau - Feb. 14th

Hello Everyone! Shanna wanted everyone to know about the following upcoming event for February. The Holladay Region Single Adult Council has separated the groups into two: 31-45 & 45+ for this Valentine's Day event.

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Thanks Shanna!

Election Eve FHE (Monday, Nov. 3 @ 7 PM)

Hello Everyone!

A few years ago Lynnette Pond and Steve Glain put together a "hanging chad" election FHE where we all got together to share and discuss what we knew about the candidates and the different issues that were going to be on the ballot. In honor of this, and in order to educate us on what issues we're facing on the ballot this Tuesday, we're going to do the same tomorrow night!
We'll begin at 7 PM with a prayer and thought and then get on to the issues! It would work well if you know a lot about one issue to come prepared with the arguments both for/against it. We'll also attempt to discuss how to find out more about the lesser-known things that will be on the ballot (judges, local issues, etc.). Bring a little healthy or un-healthy snack to share.

Location: Loren's house, 1175 S Haight Creek Dr., Kaysville
(SW corner of intersection at Haight Creek Dr. & Main St.)
Time: 7 pm
Bring: Your voter information pamphlet, all of those little fliers that candidates leave on your doorstep or send you in the mail, and your knowledge. Even your political leanings are welcome. Boxing gloves are optional. :)

If you get lost, call Loren's house at 648-7200. See you there. All are welcome. Feel free to forward this to your friends.
Let's get out and vote!
Loren

Photos from Mill Creek Pipeline Trail

Wanted to share a few photos of the bike ride last Saturday...






As you can see, it was beautiful!

Mountain Biking anyone?

Hello NUDGers!
A small group of us are going mountain biking this Saturday (October 18) on the Mill Creek Pipeline trail (see link). It's a last-chance event before winter hits us for good. Hopefully most of the snow is gone from the snowstorm last week.

We are looking at starting at the Birch Hollow trailhead and heading west, or left, when it joins the main trail. Birch Hollow trail-head is on the left and almost to the gate near the top. The trail does not have much elevation gain or loss, and just meanders along the canyon's north side to a lookout point (about 5.5 miles out). Here is a map from www.utahmountainbiking.com:

So far there are 4 of us going. We'll meet us at the base of Mill Creek Canyon Road (3800 S and Wasatch Blvd.) at 1:45 PM and we'll head up by about 2 PM. Bring your bike, gear, water, and a snack for the trail destination. The plan is to be back to our vehicles by 5 at the latest.

If you plan to join us, visit the blog and leave us a message so we'll know to look for you! Contact Loren on his cell at (801) 698-0990 if you need more information or have trouble finding us. We'll try to consolidate to bikes to one or two vehicles to avoid everyone having to pay the $2.25 fee at the bottom.

Donut Falls Hike - July (photos)

Donut Falls
Big Cottonwood Canyon - July 19th, 2008

Here is a quick post to share some photos from the morning hike up to Donut Falls. Next time we'll have to have donuts at the top for breakfast. If you want to see some photos from the June activity in Ogden, see the June 29th post below or click here. If you have some photos to share of any event, feel free to post them or e-mail them to someone who can.

For August we're considering the possibility of visiting a restaurant up near Snowbasin, and maybe even another fun outdoor hike or mtn bike ride. Don't forget the gardening service project that Sarah is coordinating at Tracy Aviary this coming Saturday (August 2).

Group shot near the bridge on the way up.

Looking back on the way up, near the top.

River crossing- don't get your feet wet!

Almost there!

Near the top.

Looking up at Donut Falls.

Looking down from Donut Falls.

Another top shot of the falls.


Above the falls- on our way down.

Columbine on way down from the top.

NUDG July Group

Note: If you feel even a little bit uncomfortable about your photos being posted on here, let me know and I can work a little Photoshop magic. It came in handy to remove that guy out of the photo of the falls (at the top of this post). He just kept standing there...

service activity

hey all - i've organized a service project for fun and invited a few of you whose emails i could find in my list, but since i don't have everyone i wanted to post the invite here. please come if you can.

come "play" at the tracy aviary
about 550 east 1200 south, slc | saturday, august 2, 9:00-11:00 am

ever done lasagna gardening before? me neither - but i'd love you to come join me in the fun at the aviary doing a bit of weekend service. plus what a great way to meet new people! all you need is some brown cardboard. none of that fancy colored stuff from costco or pretty white stuff you get from the office's copy room - just good old fashioned brown cardboard. bring all you can. we'll work for a couple hours and then those who are willing can find a dive for lunch. sound like fun or what? the aviary did promise a bird show at 11 when we're finished - bonus!

if you can't join us in a bit of dirty fun, and you have the cardboard, please let me know and i'll come get it. apparently it's the secret ingredient in lasagna gardening.

p.s. i've since learned that lasagna gardening is an organic way of getting rid of weeds. you put the cardboard down on top of the weeds and then put dirt on top of that - the weeds die from suffocation and the cardboard eventually breaks down to become part of the dirt.

Amen!

I wanted to share some photos and such from our June dinner group in Odgen. On Thursday evening, June 26th, we made an exodus back in time to visit Jefferson Square, site of the Pingree Mansion and what had been until recently, the meeting place of the Methodist congregation. We gathered at Union Station, grabbed sandwiches from local restaurants, and reassembled in the church banquet room, originally a boxing ring.


After dinner we had a tour of the old church and the mansion. It was awesome experience to learn of the history of both buildings and of some of the owners and occupants over the years. The whole remodeling project was inspiring!


The two dozen parishioners enjoyed a healthy dose of homemade ice cream (compliments of Jed). We stretched the evening as much as we could, but the train was departing soon and most had to work the next morning. The consensus was that we'd have to gather here again at a later date to do and see more! Thanks to Jed for hosting us!

'Til we meet!

Movie ideas for eve of May 31

As noted in the earlier post, our next dinner event will be on Saturday, May 31st. The plan is to eat, play, and then go and see a movie. The question is... which movie shall we see?

Do you have any ideas? Some recent releases are:

Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Iron Man

or...?

Leave a comment with your idea(s) and we'll put it to a vote!

May Dinner Group: Folf (frisbee golf), Picnic, & Movie

(Original Wham-O frisbee patent)

Event: Picnic Potluck, Folf Tournament (Frisbee Golf), and evening movie (7 or 7:30 show?)

Date: Saturday, May 31st

Time: 4:00 PM (we'll need the daylight)

Location: Creekside Park and Disc Golf Course, 1664 E 4800 S, Salt Lake City

Cost: Free! You will need to bring a culinary dish to share (choose below and respond in the comments section) and your own disc/frisbee to play folf (a variety of folf discs and frisbees are available at most sport stores such as Big 5, Sports Authority, Play It Again)

Food: Choose an assignment by adding a comment to this blog posting below:

Drinks for 12 (3 people) Main dish (6-8 people) Fruit/Vegetable Side (4-5 people) Salad- any type (6-8 people) Dessert for 8-12 (4 people)

It is a potluck, so look at the list above and respond to this post with a comment below as to what you want to bring and how many will be with you. Invite any friends to join us!

Now to the serious stuff! For anyone wishing to become the next Folf World Champion, you'll want to view this instructional video, introducing the sport of frisbee golf:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FFQ8S1LcioQ

Hopeful champions will need to adhere to rules deemed acceptable to the group. Bring a frisbee/disc that is fair and equitable and gives no unfair advantage to any one person.

(Loren's note: Craig is reminding us that your frisbee of choice cannot have giant spikes or blades on it like that bad Roman guy Masala had on his chariot when he raced against Charleton Heston in the movie, Ben-Hur. We don't want anyone to get hurt).

We'll eat, play folf, and then head to the movie. Join us later if you can't come earlier. Any ideas on what movie to see? Leave comment on this post or reply to the GoogleGroups e-mail to suggest ideas. Maybe we can put it up for a survey on the blog.

Get out that old dog-chewed frisbee and start practicing!

Get-together for Friday night game

GOOD NEWS!

KJZZ will be carrying the Jazz-Lakers game this Friday (May 9th) at 7 PM, so we will have a get-together at Loren's house.

If you'd like, bring one of the following munchies or dessert:
Veggies
Fruit
Chips
Dip
Crackers
Salsa
Root Beer
Vanilla ice cream
Something else
(leave a comment below if you know what you'll bring)

We'll see if we can't put together some half-time entertainment and trivia. Game starts at 7 PM, so let's start gathering at 6:45, and come at any time.
-Loren

Jazz Game Party & future events

Okay- I just found out that the Jazz got beat by the Lakers today. We need to cheer them on! Anybody want to host a Jazz party at their house this Friday? I'd volunteer but I don't have the magic ESPN channel. I'll bring some munchies...

(photo by Michael Brandy)
Original article at http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695274334,00.html)

Anyone...? anyone...?

It looks like our dinner group will hold a Saturday picnic in late May in the SL area. We also have a few ideas for the summer!

March Dinner Group

March dinner group will be Thursday, March 27.
Buca di Beppo - 202 W.300 S., SLC 7 p.m.
You must r.s.v.p on the evite.

Spring Break into the Sun Luncheon
Friday, March 2st, 10:30 - 3:00ish
Going to Antelope Island (hiking, beach activities)
Pack your own lunch.
If you're interested, let us know.