OK gang, tax filing deadline is almost upon us – get those number 2 pencils sharpened!

Mother Nature is teasing us again!  After a very dry winter, the last couple of weeks has seen a generous dumping of snow in the Sierras!  So, it’s not too late to bash some bumps, shred some runs and schuss the slopes.  Who wudda thunk!!??

Presidential Affairs

Speaking of spring skiing and riding, President Armand skied in late March and makes reference to “Magical March” in his monthly President’s Message.

Did you miss the Sun Peaks trip?  Don’t miss the next week trip to Jackson Hole in the Grand Tetons.  Armand is industriously planning next year’s trip.  Read about it here in his  ” Membership and Jackson Hole”   report describing the plans for next year’s return to Jackson Hole after a 14 year absence.

Jackson Hole website: http://www.jacksonhole.com/

 

Why are your skis and snowboards tucked away in the closet? ~ Karen Soo, Trip Director ~

Is your ski season over yet?  I know we barely had fresh snow in the month of January and February.  Don’t call it quits yet. Take those skis and snowboard out of the closet. The Tahoe area is finally bombed with fresh snow this past week. Most of the Tahoe resorts reported 1-2 feet of snow….

 Read the rest of Karen’s article here :  << April 2014 Trip Director’s article >>

SENIOR GAMES

Are you a “mature” skier or snowboarder, but junenile at heart?  Want to show your younger cohorts that you can still rip it up???  Well, each year, there are Senior Winter Games held  at Bear Valley ski area.  For the past few years, NSC member, Rick Dumlao has been shredding the light fantastic (apologies to John Milton) at the games.  This year was no exception.  Check out his reportage here : << 2014 California Winter Senior Games >>.

 

Cherry Blossom Festival San Francisco – April 12-13; 19-20

This year marks the 47th anniversary of San Francisco’s Japantown Cherry Blossom Festival.

From the festival’s website  ( sfcherryblossom.org/WP/ ):

 This year’s Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival® will be held on Saturday and Sunday April 12-13 and April 19-20, 2014. All are welcome to join in the festivities as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American culture in San Francisco’s Japantown!

The festival will be held on Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore Streets. There will be food booths, cultural performances, martial arts, live bands, the annual Queen Program, and more. The Grand Parade will be held on Sunday, April 20, beginning at City Hall and concluding in Japantown.

Until next month…
N.E.