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Friday-Sunday, November 13-15, all weekend
Warm Springs Wilderness Maintenance

The Arizona Wilderness Coalition is sponsoring a two night backpack volunteer work party to repair fencing around Warm Springs, an essential effort to protect the water supply for native wildlife, including Bighorn Sheep.
See details in the outings section.

Saturday, November 14, 10 AM-noon
Citizens Water Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting

Chino Valley Water Resource Director Mark Holmes will present "Achieving True Water Sustainability: A Case Study of Chino Valley's Efforts Within the Prescott Active Management Area".
Location: Granite Peak UU Congregation, 882 Sunset St., Prescott (two blocks behind True Value).

Saturday, November 14th, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
VERDE RIVER GREENWAY: Verde River Restoration Project

Arizona State Parks, the National Park Service and Friends of Verde River Greenway are working together to remove invasive trees and plants from the Verde River Greenway near the Tuzigoot Bridge in Clarkdale and we need volunteers to make it happen! See details in the outings section.


Sunday, November 15, 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Annual Grand Canyon Chapter Volunteer Awards Picnic

Come and meet Sierra Club leaders and activists from around the state and cheer our two local award winners.
Location: Small rotunda,South Mountain Park, Phoenix. Contact Gary Beverly for directions and maps: gbverde@cableone.net

Saturday, November 21, 9 AM - 2 PM
Hike The Verde: Part 3 - Upper Verde River Wildlife Area to Verde Springs.

See hikes section below for details. NOTE: this hike was originally scheduled for Nov 14 - it has been moved back a week because so many other events were scheduled for the 14th.

Saturday, November 21, all day.
Water Sentinels: Upper Verde River Monitoring.

Our Water Sentinels need help once a month with water flow and water quality monitoring of our three sites in the Upper Verde River. It is easy, fun, and a great way to spend the day in beautiful surroundings. Contact Tom Slaback (928)778-4233 or email prescottkid@peoplepc.com

Thursday, November 19, 7-9 PM
Sierra Club Monthly Social

Please join us for a stimulating evening with fellow Sierra Club members and the ExComm. The first hour is for socializing: conversation, snacks (wine, cheese, etc). The second hour is for a film followed discussion. Location: Wentzel residence, 381 W. Delano Ave, Prescott. For info contact Tom Slaback, prescottkid@peoplepc.com or call Joe Wenzel, 928-771-0838.

Saturday, November 21, 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Taxpayer Protection Initiative Victory Party

Thank you for your contribution to this effort! To celebrate the successful passage of the TPI, join us for beverages, snacks, and
musical entertainment. Location: 1150 Middlebrook Road in Prescott. See details at www.Yes On 401.com Please RSVP to jccraig@yahoo.com to ensure sufficient food & beverage.

Monday, November 23 9 AM - 3 PM
Yavapai County Wildlife Corridor Assessment

In partnership with the Arizona Wildlife Linkages Workgroup, the Arizona Game and Fish Department invites you to participate in the Yavapai County Wildlife Corridor Assessment first Stakeholder Workshop. The goal of this workshop will be to collaboratively identify key wildlife species and habitats threatened by fragmentation in Yavapai County at a geographic scale that is most useful to planners and land managers. Location: Yavapai County Fairgrounds, 10501 Highway 889A, Prescott Valley.

Wednesday, December 2, 6-8 PM
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING - SIERRA CLUB YAVAPAI GROUP.

Members are welcome and urged to attend and participate in our monthly Executive Committee meetings. This is where we choose the issues we are involved with and do our strategic planning. The Ex-com meets the first Wed of the month at 6 PM, 381 W. Delano Ave, Prescott, Joe Wenzel's home. Call Group Chair Tom Slaback (928)778-4233 for directions or email prescottkid@peoplepc.com

Sunday, December 13, 5-8 PM
Sierra Club Holiday Party

We invite you to the Sierra Club Yavapai Group's annual Holiday Party featuring a potluck dinner and gift exchange. Dinner will be at 6 PM. We are providing a main course of ham. Please bring utensils and a dish to share. For the gift exchange, please limit gift value to no more than $5. An environmental theme is suggested - (humorous or whacky is OK too). Location: Prescott Canyon Estates Clubhouse. For directions and RSVP: Tom Slaback at PrescottKid@peoplepc.com or(928)778-4233.



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