Michigan Geocaching Organization
Fall Fun Day 2005
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Where |
Emerson Park, Midland
Michigan
Located in the heart of downtown Midland, Emerson Park
provides recreation for people of all ages. The Park, which
runs alongside both the Pere-Marquette rail-trail and the
Tittabawassee river, contains a variety of activities for public
use. It adjoins Chippawassee Park - home of the Tridge. Midland's
"Tridge" is a three-legged pedestrian footbridge spanning The
Forks, the confluence of the Tittabawassee and Chippewa rivers. The
waters flowing to this spot have carried the birch bark canoes of
Native Americans, steam boats from Saginaw and billions of
board-feet of white pine logs. Each leg of The Tridge spans 180
feet linking recreational areas with the downtown area. Near the
park is Trilogy outdoor rollerblading rink, which is often used for
roller hockey. The rink is usually well lit until 10 p.m. Besides
the rink, the park offers a playground with slides, swings, and
horseshoes.
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When |
Schedule
Saturday October 1, 2005
Main Event Day
| 11am - 1:30 |
Arrive and socialize,
snacks available |
| 1:30-4:00 |
Tour D' Midland |
| 4:00-4:30 |
Installation of new EC Officers,and RVP's |
| 5:30-7:00 |
Potluck dinner. Towards
the end of dinner, the Tour D' Midland winners will be announced
and awarded their prizes. Other awards and doorprizes at this time
as well. |
| 7:00 - |
Cleanup, continue to
socialize. |
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Registration Fee |
FREE! There is no fee required to attend the
event or to participate in any activity during the event. |
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What To Bring |
Please bring your folding lawn chairs.
Something for pot luck (see "Food" below)
Please bring something for the Prize Table
Signature Cards and
Items
Bring your sig item/card in a small box or bag for the exchange
table.
Go down the line and take one of each and leave yours for each one
you take.
This does not take the place of meeting everyone! Just a fun way
to exchange sig items.
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Food |
MiGO celebrity chefs will be doin' the grilling of hotdogs and
supplying the condiments and buns. We will also have plates, cups,
flatware, coffee, hot cocoa and lemonade.
As always, this is a Family Friendly alcohol-free event.
Pot
Luck! We are asking everyone to bring a dish
to pass. Once again we are using the secret formula developed
by our very own 3Bees and patented in 19 countries.
The Secret Potluck
Formula™
Based on your last name, please bring the following:
- A-E Desserts
- F-J Potato/pasta or other salad
- K-O Snacks
- P-T Veggies/dip or fruit/dip
- U-Z Your choice!
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The Main Event |
Tour D'
Midland
In celebration of Lance Armstrong's 7th Tour D' France victory,
we are having the Tour D' Midland! We will utilize about 20 of
Midland's 80-some parks for this new twist on the traditional poker
run. It's Family Friendly and no bikes are needed! |
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Other Activities |
For the
kids
Windrose and BeeSon will teach them how to make traditional
"Dreamcatchers". Other games and crafts will also be available. NEW
NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW A kids scavenger hunt! That will keep
'em occupied for a while!
Signature Item
Swap
There will be a table set up to drop
off one of your sig items and exchange it for someone else's.
So bring your sig cards and items to
swap. |
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Prizes and Sponsors |
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Lodging |
****** Finally ... we spent about 3 hours in Midland
yesterday, checking out the area; this is what we found:
Our #1 recommendation is: REST-ALL INN N43 35.926 W84 05.287.
But you can't miss it. It's right at the Garfield Rd exit off US10.
4955 Garfield Road Auburn, MI 1-866-989-7378 Approximately 7 miles
east of event. Dial-up internet in room. You can reserve on-line;
just tell them you're with MiGO. www.restallinn-auburn.com Please
check on-line for amenities; there are plenty. Room with 1 Queen
Bed; $54.00 + tax Room with 2 Queen Beds; $62.50 + tax Smoking and
non-smoking available; register by 9/23 to get the block
rate.
#2 is: Sleep Inn Midland 2100 W. Wackerly Rd. Midland, MI
989-837-1010 Approximately 3 miles north of event. High-speed
internet. http://si-midland-mi.chidirect.com/hotel/index.shtml
Please check on-line for amenities. They didn't give us a group
rate, but are holding some rooms for us; the rate is: $69.99 for 2
double beds or 1 King bed. Smoking and non-smoking available. Book
by 9/5.
All other hotels in the area are either booked solid, or are
much more expensive. Gary and I will be staying at the REST-ALL
INN.
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Closest campground is River Ridge Campground, 1989 W. Pine River
Rd., Breckenridge, MI, 48615. Ph. 989-842-5184. Email:
riverridgecamp@ispmgt.com
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