Miami Valley Outdoor Club

June 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30       August 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31         July 2010 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday         01 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 02 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 03 11am» Twin Creek Nature Hike 04 Independence Day 05 06 6pm» Annual MVOC Picnic 07 5pm» Wednesday Nite Paddle 08 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 09 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 10 9am» Free Nature Canoe Trip on Great Miami River 11 12 13 6pm» MVOC Board Meeting 14 5pm» Wednesday Nite Paddle & Annual River Clean-Up 15 6pm» Canoes & Kayaks at Springfield Rd fishing lakes 6:30pm» Thursday Night Indoor Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 16 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 17 9am» Bike for the Health of It! Stillwater River Recreation Trail. 18 19 20 6:30pm» Tuesday Night Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 21 5pm» Wednesday Nite Paddle 22 7pm» FREE - A Great Miami River Canoe Trip and Story Time by the Fire 23 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 4:30pm» Windsurfing & More at Eastwood Lake 24 25 26 27 6:30pm» Tuesday Night Rock Climbing at Urban Krag 28 5pm» Wednesday Nite Paddle 29 30 Free Night Fishing at Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake 31 Mad River Innertube Float Trip

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

11:00am - 12:30pm

Location:

Twin Creek MetroPark, 8502 Chamberlain Rd.

Description:

Join MVOCer Allan Rettberg Saturday, July 3 for a leisurely 1.5 hour hike at Twin Creek MetroPark.
Allan is very intersted in identifying wildflowers, trees and birds, so bring along your binoculars and/or cameras if you like.

Directions: Follow Rte. 4 south of Germantown, turn on left (east) onto Eby Rd, then left onto Chamberlain Rd. Turn left into park entrance at 8502 Chamberlain Rd. Meet in the parking lot.

About Twin Creek.
This outstanding natural area contains steep, wooded ravines containing mature forest with a diverse understory plant life, extensive areas of second growth forest, floodplain forest, several large managed grasslands, a large scenic pond, and the beautiful Twin Creek. In addition, the MetroPark contains a winding prehistoric Indian mound and a scenic hilltop vista. The MetroPark is linked by the wooded Twin Creek Corridor that connects it to Germantown MetroPark to the north.

Contact Name:

Allan Rettberg, 937-478-2812

Contact Email:

Description:

Independence Day

Time:

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Location:

Hills & Dales MetroPark, Paw Paw Shelter, 2740 S. Patterson Blvd.

Description:

Do not miss one of our most popular events of the year, the annual summer picnic and membership meeting on July 6.

SOME CHANGES THIS YEAR
-New location, Paw Paw Shelter at Hills & Dales Metro Park, 2740 S. Patterson Blvd.

-The club will not be providing meat this year, so bring your own hot dogs or burgers and we will provide a hot grill. Also, please bring a dish to share and your own table service.

-Silent Auction. Bring your used, no-longer-needed outdoor gear for a silent auction. Throughout the event members may bid on items and the highest bidder will get the item at the close of the picnic.

We will start grilling about 7:00 p.m., but come anytime after 6:00 p.m. to start nibbling on appetizers and catch up on news.

SECOND ANNUAL T-SHIRT EXCHANGE
Again we will liven up the event with the fun t-shirt exchange. Bring your old or new imprinted,
but washed T -shirts to the picnic. Anything is fair game - outdoor, political, whimsical - any size. We WIll display them on one of the picnic tables for browsing and taking. Bring as many as you want. Take as many as you want. No even exchange necessary. You may contribute one or more, but go home empty handed! Or go home with an armload of new (to you) shirts.

DIRECTIONS: See map by clicking URL below.

Contact Name:

Lindy M,, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for an evening paddle down the Mad River. You won't even feel like you are near a big city until the very end. Most of the trip is along lovely natural wooded river banks. You might see great blue herons, kingfishers, deer, and turtles. Enjoy the easy ride with a few small rapids to get your adrenalin going. Whitewater Warehouse waiver required.

Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour to 45 minutes early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

9:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

Treasure Island in Troy, phone 335-9730, ext. 115.

Description:

Trip originates at Treasure Island in Troy. FREE, with canoes, pfd's and instruction provided. Registration begins May 10. The phone # is 335-9730, ext. 115. Registration is required on first come first served basis. Space is limited.

If anyone is interested it is recommended that you sign up early for the trips are limited. These are nice trips for all ages. There might be one or two tricky parts, especially if the water is low. Overall, they are pretty smooth and easy and there are guides on the water with everyone.

Contact Name:

Gary Mount, 937-367-6702

Contact Email:

glmount@yahoo.com

Time:

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:

Marion's Pizza, 3443 N, Dixie Dr, Northridge

Description:

Activity planning and other club business.

All members are welcome.

Stay after for some pizza and socializing.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for their annual River Cleanup on the Mad River. The cleanup is held in conjunction with the Wednesday Nite Paddle.

Groups of participants will be assigned different areas to cleanup. For those not wanting to kayak, we will have land based assignments as well. Food will be provided for all clean up participants following the event.


Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

Springfield Rd, East of Route 48 in Union.

Description:

If you have a canoe or kayak bring them along. If you don't have any, come out and share in the fun. We will be meeting near at fishing lakes in the northern Englewood MetroPark on Springfield Rd. in Butler Township. Sign up at the MVOCmeeting or email or call activity coordinator, Sharon Mullins Start time is 6:00pm and we will continue until around 8:00pm.

We have extra canoes if you do not have one to use, but you need to let Sharon know if you are coming so she can plan for it.

Englewood North Park. Click URL below to see map.

Contact Name:

Sharon Mullins, 620-0887

Contact Email:

dmullinsvanoh@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay Street, Dayton

Description:

Every Thursday at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:
The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00
Harness $3.00

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hank_trimble@yahoo.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

9:00am - 12:00pm

Location:

1301 Seibenthaler Ave.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Meet at the Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark parking lot, 1301 Siebenthaler Ave. for a 13 mile ride.

Rain or shine.

Contact Name:

Officer Zimmerman, 937-275-7275 ex. 1416

Contact Email:

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay St., Dayton, OH

Description:

Every Tuesday Night at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:

The Urban Krag is offering free shoe and harness rental on Tuesday nights for all (Urban Krag) non-members and we would like to take advantage of the savings.

The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00 - Free on Tuesday nights
Harness $3.00 - Free on Tuesday nights

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hand_trimble@yahoo.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for an evening paddle down the Mad River. You won't even feel like you are near a big city until the very end. Most of the trip is along lovely natural wooded river banks. You might see great blue herons, kingfishers, deer, and turtles. Enjoy the easy ride with a few small rapids to get your adrenalin going. Whitewater Warehouse waiver required.

Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour to 45 minutes early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Location:

Treasure Island in Troy, phone 335-9730, ext. 115

Description:

The guides will take you on an evening tour of the Great Miami River followed by some great story telling by Mr. Terry Purke around the fire at Treasure Island.

Trip originates at Treasure Island in Troy. FREE, with canoes, pfd's and instruction provided. Registration begins May 10. The phone # is 335-9730, ext. 115. Registration is required on first come first served basis. Space is limited.

If anyone is interested it is recommended that you sign up early for the trips are limited. These are nice trips for all ages. There might be one or two tricky parts, especially if the water is low. Overall, they are pretty smooth and easy and there are guides on the water with everyone.

Contact Name:

Gary Mount, 937-367-6702

Contact Email:

glmount@yahoo.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Time:

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Location:

Eastwood Lake MetroPark, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

Test your kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing or sailing skills at clear, warm, beautiful Eastwood Lake. A kayak, sailboard and a mini sailboat will be available for sure.

Anyone with their own boards and boats (no motors) are welcome to bring them too. We usually send someone out for Colonel Sanders around 6:00 p.m. If you do not want to get in the water, join us anyway for the good company. Bring a bicycle and/or lawn chair to explore the park or enjoy the view while the others surf, sail and paddle.

Contact Name:

Jeanne B., 299-4102 & Lindy M., 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Time:

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Location:

125 Clay St., Dayton, OH

Description:

Every Tuesday Night at 6:30

Where:
Urban Krag Climbing Center
125 Clay Street
Dayton, OH 45402
(937) 224-5724

Information:
Meet at the viewing platform at 6:30 pm. After 6:30 the person at the desk can point us out in the climbing area.

Your first time in to the gym you will need to complete a belay certification which takes about 30 to 45 minutes and is a one-time charge of $15.00. Everyone 14 or older must complete a belay certification. If you are under the age of 14 you will need someone who is belay certified to belay for you.
If you are a minor (under the age of 18) you will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver for you.

Cost:

The Urban Krag is offering free shoe and harness rental on Tuesday nights for all (Urban Krag) non-members and we would like to take advantage of the savings.

The total charges for a first time visit will be:
Belay certification $15.00
Daily pass $12.00
Shoes $4.00 - Free on Tuesday nights
Harness $3.00 - Free on Tuesday nights

Contact Name:

Hank Trimble

Contact Email:

hand_trimble@yahoo.com

Time:

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:

104 Valley St, Dayton, OH

Description:

Join MVOC members and other kayaking enthusiasts at Whitwater Warehouse for an evening paddle down the Mad River. You won't even feel like you are near a big city until the very end. Most of the trip is along lovely natural wooded river banks. You might see great blue herons, kingfishers, deer, and turtles. Enjoy the easy ride with a few small rapids to get your adrenalin going. Whitewater Warehouse waiver required.

Shuttles leave at approximately 5:30 and 6:15 p.m.

Come about a half hour to 45 minutes early to sign up and gear up if you plan to rent your equipment

$15 for all gear, kayak and shuttle.
$5 for shuttle if you bring your own kayak
$1 for shuttle if you bought your kayak at Whitewater Warehouse.

Check the Whitewater Warehouse website for more details.

Contact Name:

Lindy McDonough, 278-1493

Contact Email:

lindymcd46@aol.com

Location:

Possum Creek, 4790 Frytown Rd. or Eastwood, 1401 Harshman Rd.

Description:

A MetroParks Program

Possum Creek and Eastwood Lake MetroParks.
Please note: occasional boat races at Eastwood Lake may affect night fishing schedule.

Every Friday night through Sept. 30. Bring flashlight or lantern. No reservations required.

Contact Name:

Contact Email:

Location:

Mad River North of Springfield

Description:

It is so simple, yet so pleasant. Bring your innertube. You just drop your innertube into the river, sit down on it and float through a river paradise. Listen to the birds, talk to friends or just perfect your floating technique. If you do not have an innertube maybe we can loan you one, or tell you where to find one. Dress to get wet. Wear shoes that you do not mind getting wet. Do not bring anything onto the river that you will not mind losing. Sunglasses, (not prescription) sunscreen, a change of clothes. We meet in Springfield and travel north. We position cars at the takeout to shuttle drivers back to their cars at the put-in.

The river is spring fed and very clean and cold. It is also shallow for the most part. This event is weather dependent. Thunderstorms or high river levels make this dangerous. So explicit contact information is needed in case of cancellation.

Reservations Required and Waivers for non-members required.

Contact Name:

Dwight & Donna G,, 937-836-8515

Contact Email:

ddgehring60@verizon.net

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