Parties for the Necklace

Parties for the
Necklace ~
2015-16 Collection
“Fun”-Raiser for the
Redlands Conservancy’s
Emerald Necklace Projects
What is it?
Parties for the Necklace offers a variety of parties,
events, and activities for the Redlands Conservancy’s
supporters to enjoy. Anyone can purchase a reservation
to any of the parties which are scheduled throughout
the current Party year. The Parties are fully
underwritten by individuals, groups, or businesses, and
the money raised goes to support the Redlands
Conservancy’s Emerald Necklace projects and programs.
How Parties for the Necklace works
The 2015-16 Parties for the Necklace catalog contains descriptions
of parties and events that we invite you to explore. Make your
reservations at the Parties for the Necklace Kickoff Event,
Wednesday, April 22, 7-8:30 at the Mitten Building. Beginning
April 23, all reservations will be available at EventBrite.com. Type
“Redlands Conservancy” into the search box for a listing of all our
parties and events. Click the “DATE” button to see a listing in date
order.
Reservations at EventBrite.com after April 22
Reservations are accepted and filled in the order received until the
reservations are sold out. You will receive your tickets from
EventBrite.com. For some events, a waitlist may be offered if the
party sells out. If space becomes available, you will be contacted.
Reservations at EventBrite.com after April 22
If you are unable to attend the party, you may exchange your
reservation for another party with two weeks’ advance notice, give
it to a friend, or make a donation to the Redlands Conservancy. If
the event is postponed, and you cannot attend the new date, you
may receive a refund if you wish. If the party is cancelled, you will
receive a full refund. Call (909) 389-7810 for any of the above.
What does
Parties for the Necklace support?
Redlands Conservancy’s mission is to preserve Redlands’ historic
built environment and conserve its irreplaceable natural and
agricultural environment. The Conservancy’s Emerald Necklace
programs concentrate on the natural and agricultural environment,
including major programs:
1. Trails ~ Redlands Heritage Trails Alliance and Trails at 10
Series of Trail Excursions.
2. Public Outreach and Education ~ Presentations at events and
meetings, exhibits at events, the Annual Kids' Day Outdoors,
interpretive experiences on the Conservancy's holdings, Outdoor
Docent program, and Sunday Outdoor Fun Days.
3. Holdings Management ~ The Redlands Conservancy holds more
than 550 acres in permanent conservation. These lands, especially
the San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary and Live Oak Canyon
properties, require management to guarantee the protection of the
conservation values.
4. Land and Easement Acquisition.
5. Outdoor Docent Program - Training and supplying volunteer
outdoor docents who "rove" the Emerald Necklace sites to enhance
the users' enjoyment.
6. And the Emerald Necklace Trail and Scenic Tour, itself!
Developed with the 1987 Park and Open Space Plan, the Emerald
Necklace is a series of culturally or historically significant natural
and agricultural open spaces, now connected by a Trail and Scenic
Route for motorists and bicyclists to enjoy.
Party #1:
Succulent Succulents
No need to settle for a bare dirt yard, even with the drought.
Party hosts will help us celebrate the quixotic exotic succulent.
The Make-and-Take party, with expert succulent gardener Myra
Patterson, will teach us how to select, grow, care for and use
succulents to create a fascinating garden in a time of drought or
anytime. Myra will host the party at her home so we will see just
how fabulous succulents can be, and she'll show us how to use
succulents for wreaths, decorative wall hangings and customized
planters. Sip iced tea and munch on cookies while we make our own
miniature succulent garden.
Party #1 - Succulent
Succulents, Make-andTake Party
Saturday, June 6,
10am-1pm
Redlands home of Myra
Patterson
Hosts: Myra Patterson,
Judy Godon
Number of Guests: 12
Cost: $60 per person
Register HERE
Party #2: Mixology 1 ~
A Tryst with a Cocktail,
The art of mixing beverages
What happens when you mix business with pleasure? Join Party
Hosts Judy Godon and Judy Elder to find out. This 'mix it up'
party event will be led by professional mixer, Martyne Tolbert.
Learn the secrets behind her most tantalizing and unique
concoctions. Martyne will guide us through the world of Mixology,
where every libation is a work of art! Along with ample cocktail
tastings, this evening's recipe will include plenty of delicious and
satisfying appetizers, and a 'spirit' of friendly good-fellowship! Be
sure to bring your thirst, your appetite, and of course, your smile!
Party # 2
Mixology 1: Art of mixing
beverages - Spring Fling
Cocktails
Sunday, June 14, 4--6pm
1716 Country Club Drive
Redlands
Hosts: Judy Godon, Judy
Elder, Martyne Tolbert
Number of Guests: 12
Price per person: $60
Register HERE
Party #3: Party at the
GunStroke Saloon
If ya come to this saloon, don't be packin' yer gun, 'cause this
party's all about havin' fun as we celebrate the Old West. Wear
your finest western duds and join the revelry for an evening of all
the silliness you can stand. An old west bar, saloon girls, the town
sheriff, the town doctor, the town drunk, poker and blackjack
tournaments, honky-tonk music, maybe even a shoot-out, cowboy
poetry, and delicious grub - just about everything you can ever
want in a party. Shoot-out excepted.
Party #3
Party at the GunStroke
Saloon - Old West Party
with bar, bettin' tables,
honky-tonk music,
shoot-out, grub
Saturday, May 30,
NEW TIME - 7PM
31576 Highview Drive,
Redlands
Hosts: Brian and Tracey
Roche, Justice
Chickens
Number of guests: 30
Cost per guest: $45
Register HERE
Party #4: BURGESS BISTRO
BRUNCH and ART TOUR
It's been three years since Larry and Char Burgess offered
this popular party, sharing their love of art with 12 lucky
partiers. Their historic home, known as Beverly Ranch,
harbors a marvelous and eclectic collection of art work, each
with a story to tell. Guests will be guided on a tour of
wonderful artists - local, Santa Fe, Hawaiian, and children's
book illustrators, as well as a few surprises throughout the
home. A delightful champagne brunch follows the tour in the
"infamous" Burgess Bistro. No where else but in Redlands!
Party #4
Burgess Bistro Brunch
and Art Tour Tour of home plus
champagne brunch
Sunday, June 7,
10:30am
923 West Fern Street,
Redlands
Hosts: Larry and
Charlotte Burgess
Number of Guests: 12
Price per person: $95
Register HERE
Party #5: Fun-Athlon
Civilized Contests and Mighty Fine Food
Want to enhance your reputation as a fine athlete? Tell your
friends you won a Tri-Athlon at the "Fun-Athlon" Party at
this private ranch in Live Oak Canyon. Just don't tell them
the events were short golf, ping-pong and horse shoes, and
you enjoyed good wines, local beer, great appetizers and a
big ranch dinner while you were struggling and sweating to
win a prize in one of the sports. This party will win you laud
and praise and admiration - and envy. No pain, no gain!
Party #5 Fun-Athlon - Sport, prizes and dinner at private
ranch
Saturday, June 27, 4-8pm, Private ranch in Live Oak
Canyon
Hosts: BJ Culler, Highview Party Crew
Number of guests: 18 Cost per person: $55
Register HERE
Party #6: Surf's Up!
Surf lesson - that's right, in the ocean!
The Endless Summer is just an event away! Join expert surf
instructor, Keith Wolgemuth, for this amazing SoCal opportunity.
The adventure begins where the surf meets the sand in Oceanside.
All wanna-be surfers will join up with Keith for a dry land lesson!
Next up, boards and bodies will enter the water for a two-hour
beginning-to-intermediate surf lesson. Keith will have an assistant
in the water - a former life guard, so never fear, help is near!
Surfboards and wetsuits provided, but you will have to come up
with your own surfin' nickname! Spectators are welcome to come,
watch, cheer, and enjoy the full lunch afterwards.
Party #6
Surf's Up - Surf Lessons and
Beach Lunch
Saturday, August 15,
9:45am-2pm
Oceanside
Hosts: Keith Wolgemuth, Judy
Godon, Todd and Judy Elder
Number of guests: 6 for
lesson; unlimited for lunch
Cost per guest: $110 for surf
package;
$40 for Spectator Package
Register HERE
Party #7: Lights of LA Tour
See LA as you've never seen it before - on the top of a double
decker bus! This exciting tour starts in Glendale, goes to
Chinatown, down Hollywood Boulevard, through Hancock Park, along
Wilshire Boulevard and winds through fascinating districts and
neighborhoods in the City of the Angels. Learn the history of neon
art and a plethora of informative, fun and quirky info about Los
Angeles' unique history on this tour created especially for
Redlands Conservancy, with a couple of libation stops along our
route! We will view examples of adaptive re-use of buildings, learn
about the Los Angeles Conservancy's successes in reclaiming
buildings scheduled for demolition, and see loft housing. This is an
evening tour, so leave your sunglasses at home and bring a sweater!
Party #7:
Lights of LA Tour,
libations and snacks
Saturday, August 22,
7-10pm
Depart from Glendale,
location TBA
Hosts: Deborah Rada
and Ron Duvall
Number of guests: 50;
Cost per guest: $75
Register HERE
Party#8 : Starshine and Wine:
Seventh Edition
It's back for a seventh year, the Starshine and Wine party that
just seems to satisfy folks every year. This time, with a waxing
crescent moon, we'll meet the Andromeda Galaxy and lots of star
clusters. Amateur astronomer Jim Sommer will once again take his
'scope to the darkest spot in Redlands, Three Sisters Farm in San
Timoteo Canyon, and line it up with the stars for your viewing
enjoyment. Amateur stargazer Dave Maupin will regale guests with
star-tales around the campfire. Fine wines, bountiful finger foods,
and plenty of good company make this a must-do party every year.
Party #8
Starshine and Wine,
Seventh Edition
Saturday, September 19,
7:30pm
Three Sisters Farm, San
Timoteo Canyon Road
Hosts: Jim and Diana
Sommer, Jason and Abby
Harned, Highview Party
Crew
Number of guests: 30
Cost per adult: $50
Register HERE
Party #9: Fun in the Woods
Autumn afternoon at a 1939 vintage cabin on
the creek in Forest Falls
Join us up in the crisp, clear air of Forest Falls - enjoy an early
autumn outing that is sure to perk up your seasonal senses! Our
headquarters for fun is a 1939 vintage cabin next to the creek,
with cabin-owners Jami and Kevin Spencer as our hosts and guides!
From the headquarters, we will make an easy trek to the Falls,
returning for drinks and appetizers - sunset included! - on the
deck. Then dinner will be a delicious chili, salad, and cornbread
feast. Complete the evening with a cozy campfire, singing and
s'mores!
Party #9 - Fun in the
Woods - hike, chili dinner,
campfire and s'mores at
vintage cabin on the creek
Saturday, October 3,
4:30-8:30pm
Forest Falls
Hosts: Jami and Kevin
Spencer
Number of guests: 14
Cost per guest: $60,
children half price.
Register HERE
Party #10: Brews and Views
Tour and Taste at
Two Redlands Micro-Breweries
Redlands is on the micro-brewery map with not one, not two, not
even three, but four breweries, making the finest of beers
anywhere. Tour two of these breweries at this party - Ritual
Brewing Company and Escape Craft Brewery, both located on
Redlands' west side. Hear the company stories from the owners
and brewmasters, sample the fine products, enjoy a substantial
repast of food, and take home souvenir sway to fondly remember
the evening. The brewery owners are looking forward to meeting
you and sharing their passion with you.
Party #10: Brews and
Views - Tour and Taste at
Two Redlands MicroBreweries
Wednesday, October 7,
5-8pm
Ritual Brewing Co. and
Escape Craft Brewery
Party Hosts: Steve
Dunkerken, Owen
Williams, Josh & Melissa
Fisher, Doug Momberger
Number of guests: 20
Cost per guest: $45
Register HERE
Party #11: Local Chefs Local
Foods ~ Grinnals
Redlands boasts two essential ingredients for fabulous eating:
Outstanding chefs and locally-grown foods. This series of Parties
will feature both, pairing our fine local chefs with the best food
possible. Chef Malissa Grinnals, owner of Dining In Style Personal
Chef service, handles intimate dinners and huge crowds, and
catered the sensational 2014 Annual Social to rave reviews,
including one from Martha Green. She will match her culinary wits
with the ubiquitous barbecue, prepared in an exquisite private
kitchen where guests will be able to watch the whole process
before sitting down to an extraordinary only-in-Redlands dinner.
! Party #11
Local Chefs Local Foods Grinnals - demonstration
and sit-down barbecue
dinner
Saturday, October 10,
6-9pm
Hosts: Chef Malissa
Grinnals, Hazel Walters and
Joe Wyland
Number of guests: 20
Cost: $70 per person; $120
for both parties, 11 and 16
Register HERE
Party #12: LA Urban Hike
Once is never enough for this fabulous party that takes guests on a
train trip to historic Los Angeles. Depart for LA on Metrolink at
8am, enjoy breakfast snacks and coffee on the ride, and arrive at
Union Station to start a walking trek, guided by master tour guide
Chris Christopherson. See the new, the old, the adaptively reused,
the historic, and enjoy a fabulous lunch at one of the tony
restaurants in an adaptively reused building. Before you head back
to the inland area, you'll be treated to cocktails at Union Station.
Many guests have done this trip more than once. Don't be slow
with your reservation - it always sells out within an hour.
Party #12.
LA Urban Hike - Train Trip to
LA, guided walking tour,
lunch, cocktails at Union
Station
SOLD OUT
Saturday, October 17,
8am-8pm
Depart from Redlands
Hosts: Chris and Christina
Christopherson, Judy
Godon, Keith Wolgemuth
Number of Guests: 14
Price per person: $105
Register HERE
Party #13: Distillery Reality
Tour and Tastings at J. Riley Distillery
Another local boy makes good. Jason Riley, bred and born in
Redlands and a former Marine, has come back to town and is
bringing a new dimension to our culinary and beverage community.
At his own J. Riley Distillery, Jason (the J part of J. Riley) is
handcrafting spirits right here in Redlands. At this party, we will
be invited to tour the whiskey-making process and facilities and, of
course, taste the products as well. Like wine, whiskey has its
preferences for food-pairings, so we will also taste several
fabulous foods that work well. Your personal beverage expertise
will be made complete with this party.
Party #13 - Distillery
Reality - Tour and
Tastings at J. Riley
Distillery, Redlands
SOLD OUT
Friday, November 13,
5:30-7:30pm
Hosts: Chris and Christina
Christopherson, Todd and
Judy Elder
No. of guests: 12
Cost per guest: $75
Register HERE
Party #14: Mixology 2:
Cocktails for the Holidays
Party Hosts Judy Godon and Judy Elder bring you the best
opportunity to dazzle your holiday party guests at this 'mix it up'
party event, led by professional mixer, Martyne Tolbert. Learn the
secrets behind her most tantalizing and unique concoctions.
Martyne will guide us through the world of Mixology, where every
libation is a work of art! Along with ample cocktail tastings, this
evening's recipe will include plenty of delicious and satisfying
appetizers, and a 'spirit' of friendly good-fellowship! Be sure to
bring your thirst, your appetite, and of course, your smile!
Party #14 - Mixology 2Cocktails for the Holidays
Sunday, November 15,
4-6pm
17 W Hilton Dr, Redlands
Hosts: Todd and Judy
Elder, Judy Godon and
Keith Wolgemuth
Number of Guests: 15
Price per person: $60
Register HERE
Party #15:
Twilight in the Canyon ~
Cocktails and Tour at
San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary
Enjoy a brief private tour in the magical twilight of San Timoteo
Canyon, led by one of the Conservancy’s Outdoor Docents. Watch
the darkness fall, and enjoy heavy appetizers and wine by
candlelight. This “only in Redlands” evening will be a unique and
beautiful way to enjoy one of the city’s premier wildlife
environments in a luxurious, touch-of-the-magical way.
Party #15 - Twilight in
the Canyon - Cocktails
and Tour at STNS
Sunday, December
13, 4:15-6:30pm
San Timoteo Nature
Sanctuary
Hosts: Robert and
Cheri Dawes, Kathy
Behrens and Roger
Hardy, Land Trust
Cabinet
No. of guests: 20
Cost per guest: $55
Register HERE
Party #16: Local Chefs Local
Foods ~ Redvale
Redlands boasts two essential ingredients for fabulous eating:
Outstanding chefs and locally-grown foods. This series of Parties
will feature both, pairing our fine local chefs with the best food
possible. Chef Jolene Redvale taught us all about making friends
with vegetables in the sold-out three-part cooking lessons last
year, and she will take her culinary expertise and enthusiasm to a
fabulous private kitchen in Redlands for an "Eat Your Veggies"
dinner, focusing on locally-grown winter vegetables, from
appetizers to desserts. Eating vegetables was never this good
when we were growing up.
Party #16 - Local Chefs
Local Foods - Redvale
Eat Your Veggies cooking
demonstration and sitdown dinner
Saturday, January 16,
2016, 6-9pm
17 W Hilton Avenue,
Redlands
Hosts: Chef Jolene
Redvale, Todd and Judy
Elder
No. of guests: 14
Cost per guest: $70;
$120 for both #11 and 16
Register HERE
Party #17: Little-ol' Wine-Maker, You
Wine Blending like the Masters
Who says you have to be a PhD to blend the perfect wine? Wine
expert Tim Krantz (who is a PhD) will guide party guests as they
blend their own wines at the magnificent home of Jack and Norma
Marrin. Dr. Krantz will take us through the process of identifying
tastes that go well together and enhance the whole wining and
dining experience. As we "work" at blending our own wines, we will
enjoy a full complement of fine food that will pair with different
flavors. Then we will take home a bottle of our own blend and
dazzle our friends with our fabulous wine.
Party #17- Little Ol' WineMaker, You - Wine Blending,
food and wine-pairing
Saturday, March 12, 2016,
5-9pm
1225 Cajon Street, Redlands
Hosts: Jack and Norma Marrin,
Tim and Lynn Krantz
No. of guests: 25
Cost per guest: $110
Register HERE
Party #18: C'est France
a Chez Moore
The French really know how to eat well, so it's time for a "trip" to
France, sort-of, for a "Best of the French" gourmet dinner under
the sparkling lights at the historic Rossmont Drive home of Rollie
and Sally Moore, nestled deep in the spring-time scents of orange
blossoms. French Champagne (that's redundant, we know),
escargots, Tournedos Pompadour, Bananas Flambé, and more of fine
French cuisine will be on the menu for the long, leisurely evening,
with cafe music wafting in the background. This extraordinary
event will celebrate the French cuisine and style and their elegant
way of enjoying the best life has to offer.
Party #18- C'est France a
Chez Moore - French
champagne dinner
Saturday, March 19, 2016,
5-9pm
Home of Rollie and Sally
Moore in Redlands
Hosts: Rollie and Sally
Moore
Number of guests: 30
Cost per guest: $110
Register HERE
Party #19: They Shoot
Nature, Don't they?
Nature Photography Class and Cookout
Grab your camera and join Redlands photographer Caroline
McAllister for a "talk and walk" along one of Redlands
Conservancy's Emerald Necklace trails. Caroline will talk about
camera handling and settings, special techniques, and photo
composition, and walk you through the fun of nature photography.
It doesn't matter if you are a beginner, amateur or professional,
or that you have a point-and-shoot or an SLR camera. Come along,
take pictures and enjoy a cookout provided by Redlands
Conservancy's Party Crew. Check out Caroline's work at
carolinemcallisterphoto.com
Party #19 -They Shoot
Nature, Don't They?
Nature Photography
Class and Cookout
Saturday, April 2, 2016,
2-6pm
San Timoteo Nature
Sanctuary
Hosts: Caroline
McAllister, Linda Dugan
Murphy
Number of guests: 12
Cost: $50
Register HERE
Party #???:
More Parties
We can't be sure, but more parties may appear as the spring
and summer move along. Our Party Hosts are so generous,
and so creative, they often pop up with a brilliant idea after
the catalog has been printed. Watch out for new offerings
for the 2015-16 Parties for the Necklace!
Redlands Conservancy
Board of Directors, 2015
President: Robert Dawes
Vice President: Donn Grenda
Secretary: Jim Sommer
Treasurer: Rollie Moore
President Emeritus: Bob Clark
Leon Armantrout
Kathy Behrens
Roger Bell
Chris Christopherson
Judy Elder
Judy Godon
Mark Gorden
Jan Korfmacher
Lisa Lechuga
Bettina McLeod
Anneli Pendley
Tamara Serrao-Leiva
Carol Shearer
Gary Stegemann
Keith Wolgemuth
Executive Director: Sherli Leonard
Land Trust Cabinet:
Roger Bell, Margie Armantrout, Jonathan Baty, Gayle Hall, Bettina
McLeod, Lisa Pierce, Brian Roche, Doug Momberger, Helen Waitz,
Susan Schroeder, Andy Ruger, Kathy Havert, Carol Blaney
A Perfect Gift . . .
The Redlands Conservancy invites you to be part of
keeping Redlands green. Any of these Parties for the
Necklace will make a perfect gift for friends and
family. Not only will your gift provide the recipient
with an amazing experience, but it will support the
Redlands Conservancy’s Emerald Necklace projects and
programs.
What could possibly be better?
(909) 389-7810; www.redlandsconservancy.org
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