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    Pomona Valley Audubon Societywww.pomonavalleyaudubon.org

    A publication of

    may/june 2008 a Chptr of th ntiol adbo Socit Vol 47, no. 5

    In thIs Issue...Birds vs. Chainsaw................Pg. 1

    Cloudless Sulphur ................. Pg. 2

    City as a Bird Sanctuary ....... Pg. 3

    New Pills for Birds ................. Pg. 4

    June Potluck .......................... Pg. 5

    Field Trips............................... Pg. 6

    Announcements .................... Pg. 7

    Upcoming Programs ............. Pg. 8

    One day in late Febrary my hsband David was riding his bike at LeggLake Park (Whittier Narrows Recreation Area) and noticed trees fll of

    nesting great ble herons and doble-crested cormorants. On the otherside of the park he saw a tree service crew ctting off tree branches withchainsaws. He talked to one of the workers who said, Were prning

    everything. A few days later, David retrned and took photos.

    I showed the photos to a few people at the March Adbon meetingand asked for advice. Someone sggested calling the CaliforniaDept. of Fish and Game. David then did some legal research

    and fond ot what experienced birders know nestingmigratory birds are protected by both state and federal lawsThe Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act lists all the speciescovered, inclding the great ble heron and the doble-crestedcormorant. California Fish and Game Code, Section 3503 saysIt is nlawfl to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest

    or eggs of any bird. listed in the law.

    I then called the Fish and Game nmber for violations (888-334-2258) and was referred to Warden Dave McNair. I told him tha

    two ecalypts trees near bathroom #8 had lots of nests, bt othertrees scattered throghot the park

    also did. He said he wold condct a physical inspection, contact the conty, and

    deal with the tree service company. This activity is a major problem this timeof year, throghot California and especially in sothern California , he said Heasked me to send a CD with the photos. It gives me some proof to se with theconty.

    Later that month or family visited the park. We were happy to see the trees in thatarea had not yet been prned and the birds were still there. The trees were bsierthan an airport with herons and cormorants taking off and landing several times aminte, incoming birds carrying sticks for their nest bilding. There were dozensof birds in these trees, some sitting on their nests. People in the park asked to look

    By Anne Sonner

    Birds vs.Chainsaw

    Cont'd. on page 2

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    Welcome New MembersWe extend a warm welcome to all new members. Sbscribers to Adbon Magazine from or area are

    atomatically enrolled in or chapter and receive the Chaparral Natralist at no additional charge. Yo arewelcome to all or events.

    We Need Your Photos!Do you have any local bird photos you'd like to see

    published? Believe it or not, it's time to start collecting

    photos for the 2009 PVAS Desk calendars. Photos should

    be high resolution and submitted in digital format. Call

    Pam Kling at 909-596-7604 with any questions or for moreinformation. Deadline for submission is July 1, 2008.

    A Cloudless Sulpher?Dick Moore

    It was windy in the desert, bt the 6 birders conting the

    leader, Dan Gregory, fond no wind and ideal conditionsat The Living Desert in Palm Desert on Wednesday, April9. There were the sal birds, Golden Eagle, Ostrich,

    Hawks, Crested Caracara, Painted Bnting, etc.

    in the cages, bt the wild birds inclded amongothers abndant Verdins, Aberts Towhees,

    Phainopeplas,and Cacts Wrens, plsoccasional Nashville, Adbon andOrange-crowned Warblers, three speciesof Hmmingbirds, and a beatifl pairof Hooded Orioles.

    As we opened or lnch boxes we

    were visited by a half-dozen allyellow btterflies which remained

    unidentied until we returned homewhere my limited buttery book indicated

    they may have been Clodless Slphers.

    Alta Loma: Lorna NybergChino: Rosella Arnold,Emma Nine, DaneNishiyori,Craig Wert, Jacqeline Williams,

    Claremont: Larel Arnseth, Ian Beardsley, BarbaraBeretich, Robert Gstaveson, Lois Keith, RthMartindale, Dr. Fritz Moser, David Oxfoby,MarlaPlyley, James Robinson

    Corona: Mrs Mclean, Tammy Prizio

    Covina: Charlotte Decker,

    Glendora: Shirley Henderson,

    Mira Loma: Marion WrightMontclair: Edward Celaya,

    Norco: Kristy Davidson

    Ontario: Dag Lopez,

    Pomona: Linda Tigner

    Rancho Cucamonga: Alton Corey,Ray Strohfs

    Upland: Mary Jo Fowler

    Walnut: Akemi Kimra, Irene Ko

    West Covina: David Cowan, Linda Kim

    in or scope. Kids and adlts who had never looked atbirds in a scope got excited. One person said, Ive neverseen that before! A father and his yong son thanked sfor a great experience.

    A few weeks later David called me from Legg Lake tosay the tree ctters were ctting high branches, sing

    chainsaws and bcket trcks, in trees right next to thetwo trees we identied for the Fish and Game warden.Branches with nests were gone and all the birds abandonedthe prned trees and their remaining nests. I made severalagitated calls to Fish and Game, to the warden and to thegeneral nmber. I left messages, bt nobody called backthat day, or ever. Disheartened, we gave p or qest tosave the birds.

    On April 30 David went to Legg Lake again. All the treeshad been prned, top to bottom, except the two we hadidentied. The remaining nests in the pruned trees were

    mostly abandoned, bt or two trees near bathroom #8were fll of birds, their nests and their new babies whowere making a racket demanding food. The birds hadacqired a new fan clb, not only binoclared birders andphotographers with big telephoto lenses, bt dog walkersand people jst passing by.

    The lesson for s was that even thogh the Fish and Gamewarden never called back, he was effective in saving thebirds in the two trees we identied. However, we shouldhave fond a way to identify all the trees with nests ofmigrating birds for Fish and Game, and not trsted that

    they wold do that.

    Birds vs. Chainsaws Cont'd. from pg. 1

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    May

    Sunday, May 4 Beginners Bird Walk RanchoSanta Ana Botanic Garden. 8 a.m.

    Tuesday, May 6 Glen Helen. 8 a.m.

    Leader: Dan Guthrie

    Saturday, May 24 Galileo Hill and California City6 a.m. Leader: Dan Guthrie

    June

    Sunday, June 1 Beginners Bird Walk RanchoSanta Ana Botanic Garden. 8 a.m.

    Saturday & Sunday, June 7-8 Big Bear andEnvirons. 8 a.m. Leader: Pam KlingRSVP if you plan to attend 909-596-7604.

    Wednesday, June 11 Carbon Canyon. 7:30 a.m.Leader: Dan Gregory

    PVAS SPring/Summer field triPS 2008

    July

    Sunday, July 6 Wrightwood Area 6:00 a.m.Leader: Pam Kling

    august

    Wednesday through Sunday, August 6-10

    Southeastern Arizona Leader: Pam KlingRSVP if you plan to attend 909-596-7604.

    One day and half day trips start at Memorial

    Park, Indian Hill Blvd at 10th Street, Claremont.

    Weekend trips usually meet at the destination

    on Saturday morning. Bonelli Park trips meet at

    park headquarters on Via Verde, just off the 57

    freeway.

    Our next out-of-state trip is to Southeastern Arizona in August.What places would you like to visit with PVAS? Possibledestinations are Alaska (May/June); Florida; a spring migrationtrip to Texas or the mid-west; San Blas, Mexico; North Dakota;

    etc. Let us know by contacting Dan Guthrie, Pam Kling, or anyof your PVAS board members. This is an excellent opportunityto explore new birding destinations and enjoy the camaraderieof your fellow PVAS members.

    Out-of-State Field Trips

    Bird alert! Avian corporate genises are ot to get yo. To qoteBig Pharma spin, "What or feathered tribes need is an etiologyto describe their personalities." In short, they want birds to bymore pills. They gure that if they can convince us that we aresick, we will look for their (pill) soltion. Big companies have aspecial reason to nd new customers for their wares. Many willlose their patient protection of their favorites this year, forcingthem to nd new medicines to replace their protable blockbusters.We are the target.

    Consider the shyness of yor wood thrsh neighbor, a benign- even desirable qality. The new term is cerebral underactivity.Surprise! Our friendly ock druggist has the remedy shown onTreeV screens to "activate the damaged portion of yor brain".The pills are garanteed to transform the most reticent of s intoa party animal. How can we resist?

    They've also done it to the mother-in-law conict. You can nolonger simply joke abot yor intrsive relative. Instead, yonow sffer from brain stem neronal annoyance. Lckily (for BigPharma), it can be alleviated with a combination of trmpet vinelaced with soy. Available, of corse, as a handy pill. The soothing

    brand name is "We're All Friends II, now also available via E-market at Galapagos.com. Does it work? According to a TreeVinformercial, 20 house nch son-in-laws given the medication felt50% less discomfort the next time they were in the presence oftheir meddling relative. What the research did not reveal, however,was whether "next time" was a jovial jant to get their annalChristmas presents, or an attempt to explain why they stayedaway from their traditional Thanksgiving get-together. Yo getmy drift. It's not srprising that crcial testing is withheld. Themarketing model worked miracles for the pharma bottom line, sowhy confse the pblic with cation.

    Try another. Pity the plight of ruby-crowned kinglets, utterersby natre. We wold expect them to act edgy in a boring nestor while feeding in pblic. Bt start worrying. They and theirjveniles now have brain injry called sensory cosmetic disorder.It's spposed to sond crippling enogh to keep chicklets fromAvian Olympic tryots and startle loving parents into action (Read:"We need pills").

    Meanwhile, ock school teachers are sure to use the new labeto explain why any of our edged dynamos disrupt their classesHopeflly, high cost of the recommended daily doses will get yoqestioning whether the problem is really yor active offspringHow abot bland teaching? Their makeover drg promises totransform yo and yor troblesome kidlets into perfect angels(Read: "dazed and comatose")

    A nal target. Did you know that the frugality trait, which keepsmost of s from going broke, is actally a brain disorder? Sad tosay, it reslts from damage to brain cells responsible for generosityWe tend to hold back becase this cerebral area is too small. Orafiction is temporal lobe ischemia. Rationing food is a rsstage; starvation is the fatal end reslt. If that doesn't scare yointo bying the advertised pill to restore yor bird brain, nothingwill!

    Yo won't like this tidbit either. Pills are not designed to cre theailment bt merely to redce the symptoms. Gess why? Theyneed to be taken daily and for years. Do yo hear the continedclinking of silver in the till?

    They say yo're not okay. My advice: celebrate yor cerebra

    inactivity, brain stem neronal annoyance, sensory cosmeticdisorder. Especially yor ischemia. Yo're okay.

    New Pills for Birds by Bristle "Thigh" Curlew, Special to THE AVIAN TIMES

    Columnist Curlew writes from Alaska and Hawaii on avian

    psychomedical topics. He can be reached at: [email protected]

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    The City as aBird Sanctuary

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    I have been intriged by signs as yo enter Morro Bay thatstate that the City is a bird sanctary. I did not know whatthat meant exactly (and I still dont know as their city web sitedoesnt mention it. However, or Board

    of Directors was enthsiastic enoghabot the idea for or local cities that Idid a brief search on the web. I fondseveral cities in which their was a birdsanctary, bt here is what I fond ofcities that were, as a whole, declaredbird sanctaries

    Mesquite, Texas

    In Febrary 1991, Mesqite was declareda bird sanctary in cooperation withthe Dallas Conty Adbon Society.

    Adbon donated 1,000 hors to theproject. The program has five parts:preservation of habitat; mitigation ofdevelopment; protection of birds fromharm; edcation of stdents in MISD;and pblic edcation and commnityinvolvement.

    An ordinance was adopted declaring the entire City a birdsanctary and that all city-owned property wold be managedin sch a manner as to promote the development of bird andwildlife habitat. The ordinance also provides that, whereverpossible, the City will leave the environment in its natral

    state.

    It is against the Bird Sanctary Ordinance of the City ofMesqite to trap, hnt, shoot or attempt to shoot or molestin any manner any bird or wild fowl within the City. Thisordinance extends to bird nests as well.

    The City of Mesqite contines to maintain birdhoses andfeeding stations. The M.I.S.D. contines to provide crriclmopportnities for bird and wildlife edcation. Keep MesqiteBeatifl provides edcational information on planting nativeplants that are sed for food sorce.

    Bellefonte, Greenup County, Kentucky

    An ordinance of the Board of Trstees of the City of Bellefonte,Greenp Conty, Kentcky, establishing the entire areaembraced within the corporate limits of said city as a birdsanctary, and providing a penalty for the violation thereof

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRuSTEESOF THE CITY OF BELLEFONTE, GREENuPCOuNTY, KENTuCKY:

    SECTION 1That the entire area embraced within the corporatelimits of the City of Bellefonte be and the same is hereby

    designated and established as a bird sanctary.

    SECTION 2That on and after the effective date of this ordinance, ltshall be nlawfl to trap, hnt, shoot or attempt to shootor molest ln any manner any bird or wild fowl or to robthe nests of same within the corporate limits of the city ofBellefonte. provided, however, that lf starlings or similarbirds are fond to be congregating within said city in

    sch nmbers and in a particlar locality thatthey constitte a pblic nisance or menace tohealth or property in the opinion of the properhealth athorities of greenp conty, then,and ln sch event, said health athorities shallmeet with representatives of the garden clbof said city, having given at least three daysactal notice of the time and place of saidmeeting to the representatives of said gardenclb; and if, as reslt of said meeting, nosatisfactory alternative is fond to abate schnisance, then said birds may be destroyedin sch nmber and in sch manner as Isdeemed advisable by said health athoritiesnder the spervision of the Board of Trsteesor its duly authorized ofcer, representative or

    agent, provided, however, that no sch actionshall be taken which may be ln violation ofany state law relating thereto.

    SECTION 3Any person who shall violate the provisions of thisordinance shall be deemed gilty of a misdemeanor andshall be pnished by a fine in any sm not to exceedFifty Dollars ($50.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed

    ten (10) days, or both such ne and imprisonment in thediscretion of the cort or jry trying the case. All moneyscollected by reason of the enforcement of this ordinance,including nes, forfeitures and court costs, shall be paid

    into the general fnd of the City and shall be sed indefraying the expense of general government.

    SECTION 4This ordinance shall be in fll force and effect from andafter its passage, approval and pblication, as reqiredby law.

    I am not sre we wish to flly copy these policies, bt there

    are several things that we cold do things to make Claremontor other cities in or area more friendly for birds.

    For instance: A policy abot tree trimming dring nesting season A policy abot feral cats use of native vegetation where possible Establishment of bluebird houses near athletic elds

    Edcational programs for the schools.

    Our board would be delighted to hear your thoughts on

    this matter, and ideas.

    by Dan Guthrie

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    PVAS Annual Potluckon Friday, June 6, 2008

    Join us for our annual Potluck, Friday, June 6, 2008. Its at

    the Alexander Hughes Community Center at 1700 Danbury

    Rd., Claremont. (Danbury Rd. is off of Scripps Dr., between

    Towne Ave. and Indian Hill Blvd. Take the Towne Ave. off ramp

    of the 210 Freeway and go south to Scripps then left to Danbury.)

    Admission is $5 at the door.

    Or evening will featre a Silent Action, the annal Election ofOfcers, the presentation of the 2008 Flock Leader Award and

    the always poplar Members Slide Show. (Please contact DanGuthrie, 909-607-2836, if you'd like to make a slide or Powerpoint

    presentation 10 to 20 images per person)

    6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour and Silent Auction. Enjoy

    appetizers, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffeeand tea while making yor bids.

    7:00 to 7:45p.m. Potluck Dinner

    7:45 pm. Meeting and Program

    The Silent Action ends and the winners

    will be annonced at the end of themeeting. (Those lcky bidders sholdpay for and pick p their treasres beforeleaving.)

    Please bring a favorite dish that serves 6 to 8 people, the necessaryserving tensils, yor own plates and dining tensils. Beverageswill be provided.

    Bring yor own plate, tensils and a favorite dish to serve 6-8 people,and serving tensil.

    If your last name begins with:

    A - E = Appetizers (by 5:30 p.m. please)

    F - L = Side and Main Dishes

    M - Q = Desserts

    R - Z = Salads

    If yo have items of a birding or natre interest yo'd like to donatefor Silent Action, please see the accompanying articles.

    Donations are needed for thesilent action that will be held atthe June 6 PotLuck. This is afn event held each year to raisemoney for some of the on-goingprograms sponsored by PVAS

    sch as Adbon Adventres forelementary school children. Itemsare bid on during a specied time

    period dring the dinner. The lastperson to bid on an item beforetime is called is the lcky byer.

    Often we have friendly biddingcompetitions over some of thehot items. Last year, thanks tothe generosity of or donatingmembers and bying membersover $700 was raised at this

    event.

    Often the items donated are birdwatching or natre related, bt

    they dont have to be. In the pastwe have actioned sch things as

    bird prints, books and decorativeitems.

    If you have something to

    donate, please call Karlene

    Campo at (909) 627-8191 to

    arrange for pick-up before

    the June meeting.

    Items Neededfor

    Silent Auction

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    Field Trips

    Sunday, May 4, 2008Beginners Bird WalkRancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

    Join us for our monthly (rst Sunday, Sept. through June)bird walk at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens. Bring

    binoclars if yo have them. Adlts and children welcome.

    The walk is at and slow and takes about two hours. Meet at

    8:00 a.m. at the front entry gate (north end of College

    Ave. north of Foothill Blvd. 1500 N. College

    Ave.) Leader: Fraser Pemberton 909-

    624-6451.

    Tuesday, May 6, 2008Glen Helen and perhaps

    WrightwoodA half day trip for western migrantsand breeding birds. Meet atMemorial park at 8 a.m. Leader:Dan Guthrie: 909-607-2836

    Saturday, May 24, 2008Galileo Hill and CaliforniaCityOur annual eld trip to the northern

    oases for migrants and eastern

    vagrants. Meet at Memorial Park at 6 a.m.and bring a lnch. Leader: Dan Guthrie:909-607-2836.

    Sunday, June 1, 2008Beginners Bird WalkRancho Santa Ana Botanic GardenJoin us for our monthly (rst Sunday, Sept. through June)

    bird walk at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens. Bring

    binoclars if yo have them. Adlts and children welcome.

    The walk is at and slow and takes about two hours. Meet

    at 8:00 a.m. at the front entry gate (north end of College

    Ave. north of Foothill Blvd. 1500 N. College Ave.) Leader:

    Fraser Pemberton 909-624-6451.

    Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2008Big Bear WeekendThere's so mch to see at Big Bear Lake we decided to trn

    this into a two-day trip. Satrday let's explore the meadows

    and back contry, Blff Lake, and the Champion Lodgepole

    Pine Trail. Snday we'll head to Arrastre Creek then down

    Hwy. 38 with a stop or two in the San Gorgonio Wilderness

    Target species inclde Lincoln's and Fox Sparrows, Calliope

    Hmmingbird, Green Tailed Towhee, lots of warblers, and

    perhaps a Hepatic Tanager or Indigo Bnting. Lodging is on

    yor own bt plan to potlck and BBQ on Satrday eveningDay trippers are also welcome. It is recommended to bring

    a lnch. Satrday morning meet at 8 a.m. at Aspen Glen

    Picnic Area (Hwy 18, right on Tlip Lane) Call if you plan

    to attend. Leader: Pam Kling 909-596-7604.

    Wednesday, June 11, 2008Carbon Canyon Regional Park

    A half day trip for oak woodland nestersMeet at Memorial Park at 7:30 a.m. LeaderDan Gregory 909-944-2259.

    Sunday, July 6, 2008Wrightwood Area

    This is a great time of year to observeedgling mountain birds. Plan to stop at

    Ble Ridge Campgrond, Grassy Hollowand perhaps Valyermo and Bob's Gap

    Meet at Memorial Park at 6:00 a.m. andbring a lnch. Leader: Pam Kling909-596-7604.

    August 6-10, 2008Southeastern Arizona

    Jly in Sotheastern Arizona signals the startof the monsoon season and brings a phenomenon

    known as "second spring". It's at this time the desertgreens p and provides opportnities to observe severaMexican species in their northernmost range. Targetspecies inclde Elegant Trogon, Montezma QailSlphr Bellied Flycatcher, Painted Redstart, and

    loads of hummingsbirds. Spend the rst three nights

    in Sierra Vista with visits to Fort Hachca, MillerCanyon, Ash Canyon, and San Pedro River. We'll thentravel to Green Valley and day trip to Madera Canyon,Patagonia, Kino Springs and even attempt a trip toCalifornia Glch for the Five Striped Sparrow! Pamhas reserved block of rooms in Sierra Vista and Green

    Valley. Call 909-596-7604 if interested in reserving one

    of these rooms. Reservations are on a rst come, rs

    served basis. RSVP no later than July 23, 2008 if

    you wish to participate. Leader: Pam Kling 909-

    596-7604 or 909-240-7604 cell.

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    PVAS OffiCerS 2007-2008

    President.Dan.Guthrie.909-607-2836Vice-President.Bruce.Strang. 626-339-6984Secretary.Pam.Kling.909-596-7604.Treasurer.Neil.Gilbert. 909-626-0334.Board.Member..Nancy.Strang. 626-339-6984Board.Member.Dick.Moore. 909-626-1127.Board.Member.Pat.Higbie. 909-599-6526.Board.Member.Rod.Higbie. 909-599-6526

    COmmittee CHAirS

    Conservation.Dick.Moore. 909-626-1127Education.Dan.Guthrie.909-607-2836Field.Trips.Dan.Guthrie.909-607-2836Membership.Dan.Guthrie.909-607-2836Volunteers.Open!...Publications.Neil.Gilbert.909-626-0334Publicity.Shirley.Harris.909-982-9727Door.Prizes.Karlene.Campo. 909-627-8191Hospitality.Gloria.Slosberg.909-626-4754.Website.Open!..

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    Editor.Pam.Kling.596-7604

    TheChaparral Naturalist.is.published.bimonthly,.except.July.and.August.by.the.Pomona.Valley.Audubon.Society..Copy.deadline.is.the.last.Thursday.of.the.month..Articles.may.be.reprinted.without.permission,.but.please.give.credit.to.the.author.and.the.Chaparral Naturalist.We.encourage.members.to.submit.articles.and.photos.by.email.at.pamtone@verizon.net

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    CelebrateInternational MigratoryBird Day at

    Starr Ranch Sanctuary!

    This FREE event will be held

    Saturday, May 10th

    7:00am - 2:00pm (drop in)

    Relax and enjoy a family picnic, see birds pclose in bird banding demonstrations, participatein hawk research simlations, observe the birdsof Starr Ranch on gided walks, try ot &

    prchase new optics, watch a wildlife movie,receive a free Bird Day poster and more!

    RSVP by e-mail (preferred!) to [email protected] or call Jstin at 949-858-3537

    Please provide grop size and contact info inyor RSVP

    Yo must RSVP to get directions to Starr Ranch(internet directions do not work!). Space islimited.

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    Membership Meetings

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    Thursday, May 1, 2008

    Dan Guthrie

    "BirdingArgentina"President Dan Guthrie will give s a tor ofArgentina

    Birdingbased on his trip last November. This programwill inclde some of the major torist attractions of the

    contry and cover from Igaz Falls in the north toushaia in Terra del Fego in the soth.

    Meetings are held in Bauer Forum of Claremont

    McKenna College. Evenings begin with a bird

    identification session at 7:00 p.m., followed by

    refreshments, a short business meeting, and ourevening program.

    Don't miss ourannual potluck!

    210 Freeway

    Alexander Hughes Scripps DriveCenter

    1700 Danbury Rd

    Towne Mountain IndianAve Ave Hill

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    Larkin ParkHarrison Ave Joselyn Center

    Pomona Valley Audubon

    Pot Luck Dinner LocationFriday June 6, 2008The Pomona Valley Audubon Society Annual Pot Luck Dinnerwill be held at Claremonts Alexander Hughes Center in thePadua Room.To get there from the Joselyn Center, just drive north onMountain Ave. to Scripps Dr. and turn left. Turn left onDanbury Rd. and the Hughes Center will be on the east side ofthe street.Happy Hour starts at 6 pm and the dinner will start about 7pm.