Events

St. Patrick’s Day Tour

Wednesday, March 17

San Rafael

Free on St. Patrick’s Day? Why not join Steve Lilves for a North Bay tour? Steve has planned a scenic two hour drive from Terra Linda to Sausalito. Afterward, you’re invited to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day with a pint or a spot of lunch at the Pelican Inn’s English pub. Best be wearing some GREEN!

When and Where: Meet at 11 am at the commuter parking lot just east of Hwy. 101 on Smith Ranch Road, San Rafael. We’ll end up at the Pelican Inn in Muir Beach around 3 pm.

Directions: From San Francisco, go north across the Golden Gate Bridge on Hwy. 101, through Central San Rafael, and exit Lucas Valley / Smith Ranch Road. Turn right onto Smith Ranch Road and right into the parking lot.

RSVP to Steve Lilves at slilves@sbcglobal.net.

Cecil Kimber Tour Over

Mt. Hamilton

Saturday, April 10

Ready for a challenging drive up Mt. Hamilton to the Lick Observatory and back? Then come along as we once again meet up with the Abingdon Rough Riders for our annual trip over the tallest mountain in the area.

The drive is challenging. There are a little over twenty miles of steep hills traversed by some of the most winding and narrow roads in the Bay Area. The views from the road and the observatory are breathtaking.

This is not a trip for the faint hearted, or those prone to car sickness. Your car should be in good mechanical condition, as there are no services for over 70 miles. Please start with a full tank of petrol.

We’ll be taking a different route this year, as Ken Gittings will lead us from San Jose to Fremont via Mt. Hamilton. We’ll be stopping at The Junction and the Mt. Hamilton Observatory. The tour will conclude at Bronco Billy’s Pizza in Niles.

When and Where: We’ll meet at 10 am at the former Circuit City parking lot at 2217 Quimby Road at Capitol Expressway in San Jose.

Contact: Ken Gittings at a_67_bgt@yahoo.com.