GC22QMB LIGHT THE GEO TORCH with GeoCaching 101 (Event Cache) in British Columbia, Canada created by hike n'bike

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HB-vanislelady: Hopefully everyone will grab their TB's.;;;Thanks all for coming

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A cache by hike n'bike Message this owner

Hidden : Saturday, February 6, 2010

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Size: Size: other (other)

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Cache, Chow & Chat
Campbell River Community Centre
401-11th Avenue Campbell River, BC
1500 - 2000 (3 p.m. - 8 p.m.)
Community Lounge - Upstairs
Use back entrance after 4 p..m.

So you got a GPSr for X-mas. Why not try Geocaching? LIGHT THE GEO TORCH with GeoCaching 101 is a chance for new or potential Geocachers to get together with experienced cachers to ask for advice, guidance and lots of great tips ! If you're brand new to geocaching , or have never tried it or heard of it, it's an excellent opportunity to meet other geocachers and learn all about it.

What to expect... - Drop in and meet with friendly, experienced geocachers that can answer all your questions about how to set up and use your new GPS, how to enter coordinates, and how to find geocaches. - Check out the displays of different kinds of geocache containers : regular, micros and maybe even some sneaky ones! - Learn how travel bugs and geocoins work and how to track them. - Hunt for some easy to find geocaches hidden around the event location for you to practice on. - Enjoy a beverage and make new friends! -
There will be information and applications for membership in the British Columbia Geocaching Association . - Everyone is welcome! Experienced cachers - come find some hints to that nasty mystery cache that is eluding you, chat with friends or find out who the heck is behind that strange caching name you see in the logs. ... heck, you get a smiley just for attending. Kids and families are welcome!

This learning experience is combined with a potluck so please note how many are in your group and what food group you will be bringing.

Prepare your caching tales as well!! Over dinner we would like you to tell us all about your caching adventures

This is an excellent opportunity for those cachers from out of town, like the North Island, to come and meet some new cachers, do some caching, shopping, stay overnight, and remove the winter blahs!!

The Campbell River Community Centre is a great central venue. However there will be a donation jar to help pay for the rental of the facility. INTERNET is available but it is not wireless.

DROP INS AND THE PUBLIC ARE WELCOME - Please bring something to share

Accomodation Thank you to Landsharkz for their generous donation of prize medals."
Thank you to worldcaching.com for their generous donation "
Thank you to BC Geocaching Association for their generous donation ."

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