The Sierra Memories 2008 Non-Rail Activities Chairperson, Sally Bird, has planned a full slate of activities for our non-rail attendees.

• Wednesday starts off the convention with a Meet and Greet Sewing Circle, crocheting, puzzles and games, and "whatnot".




• Thursday morning begins with a trip to the iris-filled property of Tulare's own renowned "Iris Guru", Ed Matheny, who has introduced over 200 varieties of tall bearded, Louisiana, and Japanese irises. Afterwards, we'll have lunch and "shop-hop" the rest of the day at several quilt stores along the way back to the convention hotel. Bring money for the no-host lunch at your choice of either In-N-Out Burgers, Baja Fresh, Pick Up Stix, or Visalia Mall Food Court. Extra fare for van: $10.00.




• Thursday night is "World Famous Bingo Night". Get your markers ready! (Was Friday night)




• Friday morning we will visit Pelco in nearby Clovis, a world leader in the design and manufacture of video security systems. Featured at Pelco is the California Memorial, a one-of-a-kind 9/11 museum honoring the victims and fallen heroes of that fateful day. Extra fare for van: $5.00. (Self-drive OK, too)




• Friday afternoon we will have a surprise activity in the Non-Rail room at the hotel.




• Friday night is "Movie Night" with fresh-popped popcorn and drinks. (Was Thursday night)




• Saturday morning Marilyn Long will present a purse-making clinic.
  Ladies.... to follow along and make a purse, you will need the following items:
  

  1 yd  of fabric for the outside of the purse
  1-1/2 yd of contrasting fabric for the inside, pocket, and ties
  1/2 yd of 3/4" heavy elastic
  $5.00 for the bamboo handles, which Marilyn will pick up

Please let Marilyn know or if you have any questions, e-mail her at:

Strawberrymarilyn@hotmail.com

If you would like to look for fabric for the purse on Thursday, you may find something you will really enjoy, for on that day we will be going to several quilt shops.

• Saturday morning the Arts & Crafts contest entries will be judged.





• Saturday mid-day is our luncheon at Marie Callender's Restaurant, 1781 E. Shaw Ave (at Cedar Ave), Fresno, from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with lunch at noon. Come and have a good time. Hosted by Sierra Memories 2008.
   

• Saturday night is the Convention Banquet and award presentations.
   

There will also be a Railroadiana and general Arts & Crafts contest. Get started now making those award-winning quilts, afghans, needlepoint and other crafts projects for the contest. Here's a preview of some of Sally's afghans.