NAGA Guqin Event
观湖揽日落，携琴会知音
Touring lakes, watching sunsets, and playing the qin with close friends
Lake Chabot, August 12th, 2006
As promised, NAGA is organizing numerous summer outings in natural settings. After successful visits to the Lotus Gardens in Modesto and the Hayward Japanese Gardens we are off again (visit http://www.guqin.org/ for reports on these past events). Reports and photos on NAGA's recent events are available online at http://www.chineseculture.net/guqin/newsletter.html.
Join us on Saturday August 12th, when we will enjoy the scenery and wildlife of Lake Chabot in the East Bay. The theme for this outing is ¡°观湖揽日落，携琴会知音。¡±(Touring lakes and watching sunsets, and playing the qin with close friends). We have a full day of sun and fun planned with a boat ride on the lake, dinner, some time to relax and view the sunset, and for those who still have the energy, a music gathering. NAGA is chartering a tour boat, but space is limited so reservations are required. We are giving priority to NAGA members and their friends. Respond early to secure available spaces. See details on pricing and itinerary below. For more information about Lake Chabot and for directions, go to: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/lakechab.htm. You may want to wear a hat, bring sunscreen and plenty of water, and, of course, your camera.
Boat prices for those who reserve by August 4th (RSVP required):
Expected costs
Members and their friends: $5 (if you are on the qinexam-list@lists.guqin.org list)
Nonmembers: $7 (if you only receive this email from sources other than qinexam-list@lists.guqin.org list. It is never late to become a member, please fill out the form and subscribe free of charge http://www.chineseculture.net/guqin/joinus.html)
Tour boat price for those who reserve after August 4th (RSVP required):
Members and their friends:$8
Nonmembers: $10
Provisional agenda
2:00 Stroll in the park and concessions; assemble at Lake Chabot tour boat dock.
3:00 ¨C 4:00 Guided tour boat ride with live music and singing (Play or sing any type of instrument or music and have fun with people who share a common interest).
4:00 Enjoy the sights and activities of Lake Chabot (Flexible - a good chance to socialize, hike, rent a small boat take pictures or visit the caf¨¦).
5:30 Dinner (place TBA) ¨C RSVP required (Many NAGA members are food lovers and love to explore new tastes).
7:30pm Sunset viewing to qin music at Quarry Lakes (Good place for a stroll after a fine diner. For details and directions, go to: http://www.ebparks.org/parks/quarry.htm).
9:00pm Small yaji at the Union City Library (Qin player Jim Binkley flies over from Portland for NAGA qin events every year. If NAGA members want to spend more time with him, this is the place). RSVP.
Since there are parking fees at both parks ($5 per vehicle), you may want to carpool. Those interested in carpooling can contact Wenyu at wenyujiang@yahoo.com or (415) 290-3840.
RSVP for the boat ride, dinner, and yaji to Fred at pohlmann@guqin.org or (831) 338-2488.
Notes for attendees
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Since numbers are limited, NAGA reserves the right to select or reject attendees, should the number of applicants exceed the number of available places. Tour boat applicants will be notified as to whether their reservation is confirmed.
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RSVP is required for selected events throughout the day. Please follow instructions accordingly.
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Any cancellations must be made 48 hours before the event.
4.
NAGA only organizes the event. We cannot accept any liability or provide any service. For some activities (parking, dinner, etc.) sharing of costs is expected.
North American Guqin Association
http://www.guqin.org/
North American Guqin Association