Blackhawk 500
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2014
Location: Blackhawk Auto Museum
Entry Fee: $14
All Cubs are invited to the annual Mt. Diablo Silverado Pinewood Derby !
Registration includes entry to the museum, an exclusive 2014 Blackhawk 500 patch, a chance to design the 2015 Blackhawk 500 patch, an exclusive sneak peak into 2014 Cub Scout Summer events, a sneak peak into the offerings of the Scout Shop, and much, much more! Wear your full Scout field uniform and get your whole family in to the museum for free! Don't miss this chance for an exciting race day with your family!
More details and registration info are available here. Please contact Cyndi Davis at (925) 674-6102 or email with questions.
Blue and Gold recap
Thanks to Lisa, Jeff, John, and many others for putting together a most memorable Blue & Gold !
Congrats to all the Webelos graduates and best wishes on your Boy Scouting adventures ! The Arrow of Light video is now posted on SmugMug for your viewing pleasure.
There is still time to donate online to the FOS campaign ! Be sure to indicate Pack 1776 in the last box under Donor Information. Check out the Friends of Scouting Video on the post below if you haven't had a chance yet 🙂
Friends of Scouting Video
For more information, please contact your District Friends of Scouting Chair, or the Finance Director.
Many corporations match gifts made by their employees to the Boy Scouts. Some companies even give financial contributions on behalf of the time you give as a volunteer. Check the Matching Gifts section to see if your corporation is on the list.
February Hike – Little Yosemite, Sunol Regional Wilderness
Date: Sunday, Feb 16, 2014 - Date Changed !
Time: 9:30am (Arrive by 9:15am for flag ceremony and Scout Promise)
Location: Little Yosemite, Sunol Regional Wilderness, Sunol
Meeting Point: Parking lot near the Old Green Barn Visitor Center
Attire: Class A or B
Awards: Trail Trekkers Cub Scout Patch/Progressive Hike Award.
Parking Fee: $5
RSVP: Evite
Contact: Hiking Chairs - Teresa and Ajay
Little Yosemite is a scenic gorge with gorgeous waterfalls and pools.
Details
The Canyon View Trail is an excellent hike for Cub Scouts and a great way to get to Little Yosemite. The trail begins near the Visitor Center, at the bridge that crosses the creek. After crossing the bridge, turn right and head upstream. The Canyon View trail is well marked. The trail goes up a ridge (or two) and proceeds along the hillsides that border the creek. Along the way, you'll see some nice views of the creek and canyon. About halfway, the trail drops down into Jacobs valley. Stay on the trail until you get to Cerro Este Road and turn right (toward the creek) and follow the road to Little Yosemite. When you get to the outhouse on Camp Ohlone Road, cross the road where you will find a path that will take you down the very steep sides of the creek's banks, to the ancient piles of boulders called Little Yosemite.
This is a perfect place for boys to study rocks and have lunch. Remember collecting specimens is not allowed. Watch for poison oak.
Hikes can return the same way they came, or via the Ohlone Road for a different view of the park. To return via Ohlone Road simple climb back up the bank to the road (stay on the trail), downhill. Notice how different the vegetation is here by Alameda Creek, compared to the Canyon View Trail. Eventually you will cross a bridge, pass a gate and find yourself in a remote parking area. Stay on the paved road all the way back to the Visitor Center.)
Getting there:
Go south on I-680 and exit at Calaveras Road/Highway 84 just south of the town of Pleasanton. Turn left onto Calaveras Road and proceed to Geary Road, which leads directly into the park.
