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Printer friendly version of the January 2009 schedule (last updated 01/05/2009).
Printer friendly version of the February 2009 schedule (last updated 01/05/2009).
 

2009
Date Day Start Times Name (Link to Details) Start Point Start Address Map to Start
Printer friendly version of the January 2009 schedule (last updated 01/05/2009).
Jan 6, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Elk Grove - Elk Grove Regional Park) Starbucks 8868 Bond Road MapQuest Map
Jan 8, 2009 Thu 9:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Curtis Park) Inspirations Gift Boutique 3200 Riverside Boulevard MapQuest Map
Jan 8, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Jan 10, 2009 Sat 8:00 am Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club Sanctioned Event:  San Francisco Presidio Officers Club Picnic Area On Moraga between Graham and Arguello Streets MapQuest Map
Jan 10, 2009 Sat Deadline: Year Round Event Points of Contact - turn in the quarterly reports to the Treasurer and Gail Samcoff for the 4th Quarter of 2008.
Jan 13, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Roseville - Bea Griffin) Fleet Feet Sports 1850 Douglas Blvd MapQuest Map
Jan 15, 2009 Thu 9:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Ashton Park) Starbucks 610 Watt Ave MapQuest Map
Jan 17, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Benicia - (Friendship Walk) First Street Cafe 440 First Street MapQuest Map
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Jan 19, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Sacramento - Arden Park - (Friendship Walk)
or Margaret Thornburg Memorial Bike Tour - (Friendship Bike)		 Starbucks 4301 Arden Way MapQuest Map
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Jan 20, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Jackson Town Walk) Best Western Amador Inn 200 South Highway 49 MapQuest Map
Jan 22, 2009 Thu 9:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Rancho Cordova - Gold River Sunrise) Starbucks 2095 Golden Centre, Suite 10 MapQuest Map
Jan 24, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Davis - Southeast - (Friendship Walk) Common Grounds 2171 Cowell Blvd.,Ste D MapQuest Map
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Jan 27, 2009 Tue 9:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Land Park) Inspirations Gift Boutique 3200 Riverside Boulevard MapQuest Map
Jan 29, 2009 Thu 9:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Folsom Historic) Karen's Bakery and Cafe 705 Gold Lake Drive, Suite#340 MapQuest Map
Jan 31, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Folsom Historic - (Friendship Walk) Karen's Bakery and Cafe 705 Gold Lake Drive, Suite#340 MapQuest Map
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Printer friendly version of the February 2009 schedule (last updated 01/05/2009).
Feb 3, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Lodi) McDonald's 200 West Lodi Avenue MapQuest Map
Feb 5, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - CSUS) Mercy Hospital 4001 J Street MapQuest Map
Feb 7 & 8, 2009 Sat & Sun 8:00 am   Vallejo - Mare Island Flyway Festival Flyway Festival location has not been set yet. Follow signs to the Flyway Festival  
Feb 10, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Zamora) Zamora Mini-Mart 9920 County Road 99-W MapQuest Map
Feb 10, 2009 Tue Deadline: Submit articles to the Compass for April - June events.
Feb 12, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Sierra Oaks) Starbucks 458 Howe Ave #B MapQuest Map
Feb 12, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Feb 14 - 16, 2009 Sat - Mon Walk Alert Monterey - Beach - (Friendship Walk)
or Monterey - Cannery Row - (Friendship Walk)
or Monterey - Pacific Grove - (Friendship Walk)
or Monterey - Pebble Beach - (Friendship Walk)
or Carmel - (Friendship Walk)
or Carmel Point Lobos - (Friendship Walk)		 La Casa Bodega Deli & General Store 500 Del Monte Avenue MapQuest Map
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Feb 17, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Davis - Southeast) Common Grounds Coffee 2171 Cowell Boulevard MapQuest Map
Feb 19, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Carmichael - Ancil Hoffman Park) Bella Bru Cafe 5038 Fair Oaks Boulevard MapQuest Map
Feb 21, 2009 Sat 8:00 am Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club Sanctioned Event:  San Francisco - Mission Delores Douglass Playground 26th Street & Douglass Street MapQuest Map
Feb 24, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Elk Grove - Laguna West - Around the Lakes) Starbucks 5060 Laguna Blvd MapQuest Map
Feb 25, 2009 Wed Deadline: Submit articles to The American Wanderer for publication in the April issue.
Feb 26, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Jackson Historic) Best Western Amador Inn 200 South Highway 49 MapQuest Map
Feb 28, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Ione - (Friendship Walk) Ione Supermarket 313 Preston Ave (along Hwys 104 & 124) MapQuest Map
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Feb 28, 2009 Sat Deadline: Last day to submit Seasonal Events for the 2nd half of 2009 to AVA.
Mar 3, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Elk Grove - Alan Kono Memorial) Starbucks 8868 Bond Road MapQuest Map
Mar 5, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Capitol) Sandman Motel 236 Jibboom Street MapQuest Map
Mar 7, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Auburn - (Friendship Walk) Flour Garden Bakery 304-C Elm Avenue MapQuest Map
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Mar 10, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Roseville Sculpure - Peggy Plummer Memorial) Fleet Feet Sports 1850 Douglas Blvd MapQuest Map
Mar 12, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Arden Park) Starbucks 4301 Arden Way MapQuest Map
Mar 12, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Mar 14, 2009 Sat 4:00 pm   Sacramento - Pi Day (3.14) Starbucks 458 Howe Avenue #B MapQuest Map
Mar 14 & 15, 2009 Sat & Sun 8:00 am   Spenceville Spenceville Wildlife Area East of Waldo Junction MapQuest Map
Mar 17, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Vacaville Historic) Digger's Deli 866 Alamo Drive MapQuest Map
Mar 19, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Fair Oaks - East) Fleet Feet 8128 Madison Avenue MapQuest Map
Mar 21 & 22, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   Davis Davis Senior Center 646 A Street MapQuest Map
Mar 24, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Pocket Area) UPS Store 7485 Rush River Drive MapQuest Map
Mar 26, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT Walk (Sutter Creek) Best Western Amador Inn 200 South Highway 49 MapQuest Map
Mar 28 & 29, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD Sierra Gold Striders Sanctioned Event:  Jamestown TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Mar 29, 2009 Sun Walk Alert Oakdale - (Friendship Walk) Quality Inn 825 East F Street MapQuest Map
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Mar 31, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Stockton) McDonald's 4515 Pacific Avenue MapQuest Map
Apr 2, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - Fab 40's) Mercy Hospital 4001 J Street MapQuest Map
Apr 3 - 5, 2009 Fri - Sun TBD   Redding Extravaganza TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Apr 7, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT Walk (Yuba City) Bonanza Inn 1001 Clark Avenue MapQuest Map
Apr 9, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - American River) Starbucks 610 Watt Avenue MapQuest Map
Apr 9, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Apr 10, 2009 Fri Deadline: Year Round Event Points of Contact - turn in the quarterly reports to the Treasurer and Gail Samcoff for the 1st Quarter.
Apr 11, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Roseville - Peggy Plummer - (Friendship Walk) Fleet Feet Sports 1850 Douglas Blvd MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Apr 14, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Davis) Fleet Feet Sports 615 Second Street MapQuest Map
Apr 16, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Gold River - Lake Natoma) Starbucks 12195 Tributary Point Drive MapQuest Map
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Apr 18 & 19, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   Rancho Seco TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Apr 21, 2009 Tue 10:00 am  TWITT* Walk (Elk Grove - Laguna West - Around the Block) Starbucks 5060 Laguna Blvd MapQuest Map
Apr 23, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Ione) Ione Market 313 Preston Avenue MapQuest Map
Apr 25, 2009 Sat Deadline: Submit articles to The American Wanderer for publication in the June issue.
Apr 28, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT Walk (Citrus Heights) SAS Shoe Store 7247 Greenback Lane MapQuest Map
Apr 30, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Natomas) Natomas Bike Shop 3291 Truxel Road MapQuest Map
May 1 - 3, 2009 Fri - Sun TBD   The Delta Tule Trekkers host the CVA Convention in Stockton TBD TBD MapQuest Map
May 5, 2009 Tue 9:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Auburn) Flour Garden Bakery 304-C Elm Street MapQuest Map
May 7, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Vacaville - Joe Sutter/Jo Hefner Memorial) Digger's Deli 866 Alamo Drive MapQuest Map
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
May 8, 2009 Fri TBD   Sacramento - World Walking Day TBD TBD MapQuest Map
May 9 & 10, 2009 Sat & Sun 8:00 am   Auburn - Hidden Falls Hidden Falls Park 7587 Mears Place Placer County Parks Map
May 10, 2009 Sun Deadline: Submit articles to the Compass for July - September events.
May 12, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Galt) McDonald's 324 Pine Street MapQuest Map
May 14, 2009 Thu 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Fair Oaks) Fleet Feet 8128 Madison Avenue MapQuest Map
May 14, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
May 16 & 17, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD Sonoma County Stompers Sanctioned Event:  Sonoma Mission TBD TBD MapQuest Map
May 18, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Merced - (Friendship Walk) Mercy Medical Center 301 East 13th Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 19, 2009 Tue 10:00 am   TWITT* Walk (Sacramento - River and Miller Park) Inspirations Gift Boutique 3200 Riverside Boulevard MapQuest Map
May 19, 2009 Tue Walk Alert Fresno - (Friendship Walk) IHOP Restaurant 3020 Tulare Avenue MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 20, 2009 Wed Walk Alert Simi Valley - (Friendship Walk) The GNC Store 1230-9 Madera Road MapQuest Map
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May 21, 2009 Thu Walk Alert Port Hueneme - (Friendship Walk) Long's Drug Store 581 West Channel Islands Blvd MapQuest Map
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May 21, 2009 Thu Walk Alert Ventura - (Friendship Walk) Vagabond Inn 756 E. Thompson Blvd MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 22, 2009 Fri Walk Alert Carpenteria - (Friendship Walk) Holiday Inn Express Suites 5605 Carpinteria Avenue MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 22, 2009 Fri Walk Alert Santa Barbara - (Friendship Walk) Country Inn by the Sea 128 Castillo Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 23, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Solvang - (Friendship Walk) Solvang Shoe Store 1663 Copenhagen Drive MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 24, 2009 Sun Walk Alert Lompoc - (Friendship Walk) South Side Coffee Company 105 South H Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 25, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Santa Maria - (Friendship Walk) Comfort Inn of Santa Maria 210 S. Nicholson Avenue MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 25, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Pismo Beach - (Friendship Walk) Cottage Inn by the Sea 2351 Price Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 26, 2009 Tue Walk Alert Avila Beach - (Friendship Walk)
OR Avila Beach - Bob Jones Trail Bike Tour - (Friendship Bike> 		Cottage Inn by the Sea 2351 Price Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 26, 2009 Tue Walk Alert San Louis Obispo - (Friendship Walk) Holiday Inn Express Hotel 1800 Monterey Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 27, 2009 Wed Walk Alert Los Osos - (Friendship Walk) Sea Pines Lodge 1945 Solano Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 27, 2009 Wed Walk Alert Morro Bay - (Friendship Walk) Top Dog Cafe 844 Main Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 28, 2009 Thu Walk Alert Cambria - (Friendship Walk) Blue Dolphin Inn 6470 Moonstone Beach Drive MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 29, 2009 Fri Walk Alert Paso Robles - (Friendship Walk) Cafe Vio Internet Cafe 1111 Riverside Avenue MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
May 30 & 31, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD South Bay Striders Sanctioned Event:  Santa Clara - Rose Garden & Mission Rose Garden TBD  
May 31, 2009 Sun Walk Alert San Jose - (Friendship Walk) Ramada Limited 455 South Second Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Jun 1, 2009 Mon Start Window: Submit Year Round Events for 2010 to AVA. Ends August 31, 2009
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Jun 3, 2009 Wed 5:30 pm   Sacramento - Hot Walkin' Nights    TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Jun 6, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Vacaville Historic - (Friendship Walk)
OR Vacaville Joe Sutter/Jo Heffner Memorial - (Friendship Walk)
OR South Recreational Trail Bike - (Friendship Bike)		 Digger's Deli 866 Alamo Drive MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Jun 11, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Jun 13 & 14, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD Sierra Gold Striders Sanctioned Event:  New Melones Lake TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Jun 14, 2009 Sun Walk Alert Jackson Historic - (Friendship Walk)
OR Jackson Town - (Friendship Walk)		 Best Western Amador Inn 200 South Highway 49 MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Jun 17, 2009 Wed 5:30 pm   Sacramento - Hot Walkin' Nights    TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Jun 20, 2009 Sat TBD Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club Sanctioned Event:   TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Jun 22 - 26, 2009 Mon - Fri varies    2009 AVA Convention in Richardson, Texas Renaissance Hotel 900 E. Lookout Drive MapQuest Map
Jun 25, 2009 Thu Deadline: Submit articles to The American Wanderer for publication in the August issue.
Jun 27, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Citrus Heights - (Friendship Walk) SAS Shoe Store 7247 Greenback Lane MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Jul 4, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Sacramento Capitol - (Friendship Walk) Sandman Motel 236 Jibboom Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Jul 9, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Jul 10, 2009 Fri Deadline: Year Round Event Points of Contact - turn in the quarterly reports to the Treasurer and Gail Samcoff for the 2st Quarter.
Jul 11, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Roseville - Bea Griffin - (Friendship Walk) Fleet Feet Sports 1850 Douglas Blvd MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Jul 18, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma - (Friendship Walk)
OR Rancho Cordova - Lake Natoma Bike - (Friendship Bike)		 Starbucks 12195 Tributary Point Drive MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Jul 24 - 26, 2009 Fri - Sun 8:00 am Mountain Magic, a Donner Experience
  & Tahoe Trail Trekkers Sanctioned Events:
Donner Summit - Round Valley - Sand Ridge Lake
Historic Donner Summit
Donner Summit
Donner Summit/Truckee		 Exit 176 from interstate 80 Follow brown signs to PCT Trailhead parking MapQuest Map
Aug 1, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Lodi - (Friendship Walk) McDonald's 200 West Lodi Avenue MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Aug 5, 2009 Wed 5:30 pm   Sacramento - Hot Walkin' Nights    TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Apr 8 & 9, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   Ft. Bragg TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Aug 10, 2009 Mon Deadline: Submit articles to the Compass for October - December events.
Aug 13, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Aug 15 & 16, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   Richmond - Rosie the Riveter TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Aug 19, 2009 Wed 5:30 pm   Sacramento - Hot Walkin' Nights    TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Aug 22, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Gold River Sunrise - (Friendship Walk) Starbucks 2095 Golden Centre, Suite 10 MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Aug 25, 2009 Tue Deadline: Submit articles to The American Wanderer for publication in the October issue.
Aug 29, 2009 Sat TBD Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club Sanctioned Event:   TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Aug 30, 2009 Sun Walk Alert San Francisco - Downtown/Barbary Coast - (Friendship Walk)
OR San Francisco - Presidio - (Friendship Walk)		 Presidio Officers Club Visitors Center On Moraga between Graham and Arguello Streets MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Aug 31, 2009 Mon Deadline: Last day to submit Year Round Events for 2010 to AVA.
Sep 5, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Tahoe City - Lake Forest - (Friendship Walk)
OR Tahoe City - Tahoe Rim Trail - (Friendship Walk)
OR Tahoe City - Truckee River Bike Tour - (Friendship Bike)		 Tahoe House Bakery and Gourmet 625 West Lake Blvd MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Sep 6, 2009 Sun Walk Alert Tahoma - (Friendship Walk) PDQ Tahoma Market 6890 West Lake Boulevard (SR 89) MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Sep 7, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Incline Village - North Lake Tahoe - (Friendship Walk) Village Ski Loft 800 Tahoe Boulevard MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Sep 10, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Sep 12, 2009 Sat TBD   Wodland TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Sep 19, 2009 Sat TBD   International Talk Like a Pirate Day! TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Sep 19 & 20, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD South Bay Striders Sanctioned Event:  Union City TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Sep 26, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Alameda - Bay Farm Island - (Friendship Walk)
OR Alameda - Victorian - (Friendship Walk)		 Cafe au Lait 3215 Encinal Avenue Suite D MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Oct 3 & 4, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD Sierra Gold Striders Sanctioned Event:  Twain Harte Community Oktoberfest TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Oct 4 - 6, 2009 Sun - Tue Walk Alert Yosemite - Cloud's Rest - (Friendship Walk)
OR Yosemite - Half Dome - (Friendship Walk)
OR Yosemite - Mariposa Grove - (Friendship Walk)
OR Yosemite - Valley Floor - (Friendship Walk)		 Best Western Yosemite Way Station Motel 4999 Hwy 140 MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Oct 8, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Oct 10, 2009 Sat Deadline: Year Round Event Points of Contact - turn in the quarterly reports to the Treasurer and Gail Samcoff for the 3rd Quarter.
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Oct 10 & 11, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   Rancho Cordova - Salmon Festival TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Oct 12, 2009 Mon Walk Alert Weimar - (Friendship Walk) Weimar Institute 20601 W. Paoli Lane, Weimar, CA No map available
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Oct 17 & 18, 2009 Sat & Sun 8:00 am   Pilot Hill, Cronon Ranch Cronan Ranch (Magnolia Parking Area) 2 miles SE of Pilot Hill on CA 49 MapQuest Map
Oct 24 & 25, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   Vacaville - Lagoon Valley TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Oct 25, 2009 Sun Deadline: Submit articles to The American Wanderer for publication in the December issue.
Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD Delta Tule Trekkers Sanctioned Event:  Caswell Park - Ripon TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Nov 1, 2009 Sun Walk Alert Modesto - (Friendship Walk) Walgreen Drug Store 840 Oakdale Road MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Nov 7 & 8, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD South Bay Striders Sanctioned Event:  Mission San Juan Bautista TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Nov 10, 2009 Tue Deadline: Submit articles to the Compass for January - March 2010 events.
Nov 12, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Nov 14 & 15, 2009 Sat & Sun 8:00 am   Camino - Apple Hill El Dorado Orchards 2881 North Canyon Road MapQuest Map
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Nov 21 & 22, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   25th Anniversary Walk! TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Nov 28, 2009 Sat Walk Alert Grass Valley - (Friendship Walk) Flour Garden Bakery 109 Neal Street MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Dec 5 & 6, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD   Winters TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Dec 10, 2009 Thu Membership Meeting Walk at 5:00pm, meeting at 7:00pm.
Dec 12 & 13, 2009 Sat & Sun TBD South Bay Striders Sanctioned Event:  San Jose - day and evening walks TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Dec 13, 2009 Sun Walk Alert Capitola - (Friendship Walk) Coffeetopia 3701 Portola Drive MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Dec 19, 2009 Sat TBD Bay Bandits Volksmarch Club Sanctioned Event:   TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Dec 20, 2009 Sun Walk Alert Sutter Creek - (Friendship Walk) Best Western Amador Inn 200 South Highway 49 MapQuest Map
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Sign up for the emailed Walk Alerts (see above) and you will get timely information.
Dec 24, 2009 Thu Deadline: Submit articles to The American Wanderer for publication in the February 2010 issue.
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Dec 31, 2009 Thu TBD   Blue Moon New Year's Eve TBD TBD MapQuest Map

2010
Date Day Start Times Name (Link to Details) Start Point Start Address Map to Start
Sacramento Walking Sticks Sanctioned Event!
Jan 1, 2010 Fri TBD   New Year's Day TBD TBD MapQuest Map
Nov 1, 2010 Mon Deadline: Submit Award Nominations for the 2011 Convention. See Section 3 of the AVA Policy Manual for details.

2011
Date Day Start Times Name (Link to Details) Start Point Start Address Map to Start
? Jun 26 - Jul 2, 2011 ? ? Sat through Sun ? TBD 2011 AVA Convention in Des Moines, Iowa TBD TBD MapQuest Map
 
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*  So what's a TWITT Walk? TWITT stands for Twice a Week Itinerant Two Timers. Just a goofy name for two walks we do during the day on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We cycle through Year Round Walks in the greater Sacramento area. Come join the fun!
 
Open a PDF version of the 2008 Friendship Walk schedule here (print it out if you want a paper copy). This document is subject to change without notice. This version is dated 09/07/2008.
 
Open a PDF version of the 2009 Friendship Walk schedule here (print it out if you want a paper copy). This document is subject to change without notice. This version is dated 12/05/2008.
 
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The Compass is another good way to find out about upcoming events. The Compass is a magazine published by the California Volkssport Association and describes sanctioned walks in the Pacific region. To subscribe to the Compass, you can complete the subscription/donation form and receive this information-packed publication in your mailbox quarterly.
 
The American Wanderer is the bi-montly publication of the American Volkssport Association (AVA) that gives you the word on what's going on around the nation. You can subscribe to The American Wanderer by becoming a member of AVA.
 
Please note that walks labeled as a "Friendship Walk" will have starting times that are different than those posted on the AVA web pages. Emailed Walk Alerts (see above) will let you know the specific times.
 
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