Our Mission: To explore, enjoy and protect the wold places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out those objectives.
 
  

 
Upcoming Events

October 19 (Monday) Bluegrass Group General Meeting

Our general membership meeting will be on September 21, at 7:30 pm .Our program: "Exploring Europe" with Larry Ridenour

Our meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at the corner of Ransom Ave. and Main Street. Enter from the Ransom Ave. door.

For further directions or information call Dave Cooper, 859-299-9669.

 

October 26th (4th Thursdays) Urban Outing, Lexington, KY.: DOWS ON THE FOURTH THURSDAY

What the heck is “DOWS?”  Dinner Out with Sierrans!  Every fourth Thursday of the month, a group will meet at a restaurant in Lexington and have a meal together. DOWS may continue on throughout the year, depending on interest.  Each month the group will meet at a different restaurant to get to know fellow Sierra Clubbers better.  E-mail Holly Shipley,  hshipley@qx.net  and let her know you are interested and she will e-mail you the restaurant of the month. 

Leader: Holly Shipley, 859-381-9818, hshipley@qx.net.

 

October 15th (Monday) Book Group

?The book club selection for October is “Letters from Eden”, by Julie Zickafoose. Everyone is welcome; there will be food, other refreshments, and lots of new and “old” friends. The book club will meet on Thursday, October 15,7:30 pm, at the home of Ray and Mary Barry, 3415 Snaffle Road, Lexington. They can be reached for further information at 859-223-0180.

For further directions or information call Ray Barry, 859-223-0180.

 

October 19th (Monday) Bluegrass Group General Meeting

Our general membership meeting will be on October 19th, at 7:30 pm .

Our meetings are held at Second Presbyterian Church at the corner of Ransom Ave. and Main Street. Enter from the Ransom Ave. door.

For further directions or information call Dave Cooper, 859-299-9669.

 

October 19th (Monday) Conservation Committee

?The Bluegrass Conservation Committee will have their monthly meeting on October 28, at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come and discusss the conservation issues that are important to you. The committee meets at the home of Donna DePenning, 830 Sunset Drive. Please call Donna at 859-268-2968 for further information.

For further directions or information call Donna DePenning at 859-268-2968..

 

 

October 30th (Friday Evening) 7PM....Bluegrass Group Movie Night

Come see an environmentally-themed flick at our house! We'll provide a light dinner main course and you're welcome to bring a side dish or snack if you like (but not necessary). We have several great flicks to choose from, so majority rules! We may even get to see a sneek preview this month of the upcoming movie "Coal Country" which involves several people and issues near and dear to the Bluegrass Sierra Club!

Trip Leaders: Lane Boldman and Joey Shadowen, 859-252-3422

 

 

Other events of interest:

Movie Night- Once each month we show environmentally-themed movies in the home of a local Lexington member. Pot-luck dinner beforehand. Contact: Lane & Joey Shadowen, jshad65@earthlink.net.

Book Group- Every month we pick a book to read and discuss. For more information contact Ray and Mary Barry, 859-223-0180 or email ray.barry@prodigy.net

Beginning Backpacking- The Bluegrass Group teaches this class as a fundraising activity. Fees are affordable and consist of four sessions plus one optional overnight trip. Contact Joey Shadowen, jshad65@earthlink.net