Jul. 19, 2010

Update: SNAKE VALLEY FESTIVAL COME JOIN THE FUN ON JULY 23 AND 24, 2010!

ALMOST FOR SURE SCHEDULE & RAFFLE: The festival starts Friday at noon and runs through Saturday midnight (or later depending on how rowdy the dancers and star gazers are!).

FRIDAY, JULY 23 2010 (All times PDT)

12 - 2 pm Brown Bag Lunch and Workshop with Linda Hussa Linda will tell us about Surprise Valley's long battle to defeat the Washoe County water grab. It involved a dedicated coalition of people from the inside and the outside to win. At the Baker community center

2 - 4:30 pm Water Tour Visit some of the places in Snake Valley that could be impacted by the Las Vegas water grab

2 - 4 pm Film Festival See news clips that cover the water issue at the Baker community center

4 - 5 pm Friday Frenzy Silent Auction Bid for your favorite items quickly--this silent auction will only last one hour! At the Baker community center.

5 pm Pioneer Day Potluck Dinner Don't miss the Dutch oven fried chicken and potatoes at the Garrison LDS Church to celebrate Utah's Pioneer Day! Bring a side dish or a dessert.

TBD Special National Park Programs Join a park ranger at Great Basin National Park for a special program. Check at a park visitor center for times and locations.

SATURDAY, JULY 24 (All times PDT)

7:30 - 9:30 am Pancake Breakfast Get a great start to your day with this delicious breakfast on the main street in Baker
8 am - 12 pm Community Yard Sale Find treasures to take home with you

8 am - 2 pm Booths Browse the wide selection of booths for books, yummy treats, arts and crafts, and much more.

9 am - 2:30 pm Silent Auction Bid on your favorite items and help raise money

10 am Pioneer Day Parade Come see or join in an unforgettable, fun parade

10 am - 2 pm Food Court Recharge with some tasty lunch

11 am - 2 pm Kids Games Fun for the young and young-at-heart outside of Baker Hall

11 am - 5 pm Film Festival Watch clips about the water grab and other Snake Valley related videos at the Border Inn

1 pm - 4 pm Entertainment Enjoy author Linda Hussa's reading, listen to cowboy poetry, clap along with musical acts at Baker Hall

6 pm Barbeque at the Border Inn Savor freshly barbequed food and good company

8 pm Auction and Dance Bid on fantastic items during a live auction and then dance the night away at the Border Inn

8:30 pm-midnight Night Sky Program Check out the extra-clear night skies in the Great Basin through powerful telescopes until late in the night at the Lehman Caves Visitor Center

RAFFLE--DON'T MISS THESE GREAT PRIZES!

Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100, available at many local businesses like T&Ds, the Border Inn, Sportsworld or call Delaine Spilsbury at 866-212-7774

* 2 guided cow elk hunts (value $1000 each)

* silver and gemstone necklace, bracelet, earring set (value $2000)

* reversible hunting jacket (value $200)

* 2 Patagonia jackets (value $125 each)

* Mongoose mountain bike (value $300)
and much more!

CALENDARS AVAILABLE:

The Snake Valley Calendars, featuring a beautiful vista every month from some very talented photographers, will be available at the Snake Valley Festival.

The calendars make a great Christmas gift, plus the profits go to the Great Basin Water Network, so you're doing two great things at once.

Price is $15 for one or $25 for two.

http://protectsnakevalley.org