A Few RK Pics from the Trip

I thought parents and kids might like a few pics to hold onto from the RK
trip this year.  There were some good times had by many!

Ben

View photos here.

Picnic Locale

We have the N&O pavilion at Heman Park reserved for this afternoon - 4-7pm.
Though a map wasn't available at the rec center, it appears it's the same
one as last year.

To find us, enter the park off of Midland at Shaftesbury and follow the road
until you see the pavilion and the rest of us on the left.

We'll plan on eating around 5pm.  Hope to see you there!  If not, we'll miss
you and look forward to seeing you soon enough!

Ben

RK Picnic - Second Try

Aright, folks...so it seems like it's just my MO as of late to be behind in
coordinating things!  Sorry for that.  I promise I'll make up for the lack
of emails somewhere along the line.

Anyhow, those of us who are able are going to gather this Wednesday, June
4th, 4-7pm in Heman Park under one of the pavilions...I just asked Teresa
Biggs a little bit ago if she would reserve a site (Thank you, Teresa!) so
I'm not sure which one we'll have...I'll let you know tomorrow.

Same plan as before unless you hear otherwise:

Charlotte and I will take care of grilling the main course and wine.  We
just need you all to bring the sides, drinks, desserts, and paper supplies.

Feel free to bring a plastic plate and silverware from home if you're
looking to save a little extra waste.

Please reply to this email with what you're bringing and I'll coordinate as
necessary if something is missing or too plentiful.

Feel free to bring stuff to keep the B-K crew stimulated.  Anyone for
washers?

Hope to see you Wednesday!

Ben

River Fun

In case you're in town and are looking for a little family river fun,
there's a big cleanup and river festival in Washington, MO June 14.

The cleanup is from 9am-12pm.  The festival funs from 10:30am-4pm or
whenever the last band clears the stage.

There will be food, music, and river-related exhibitions during the
festival.  Jeff Barrow, co-author of "From the Bottom Up," Chad Pregracke's
book, will be there selling and signing books.  He's a fan of River Kids and
would love to chat with a River Kid or Parent in person, time willing!

If you're interested in more info, check out the MO River Relief Website:

http://www.riverrelief.org/events/08washington.html?utm_source=First+Distrib
ution+List&utm_campaign=Sioux_City_Washington_Announce6_2_2008&utm_medium=em
ail

My family is planning on going.  If you're going to be there, give me a
holler and we'll keep an eye out for you.

Ben

RK Picnic Change

Hey everyone,

It seems like it was a crazy dream of mine to think that we could pull
together the picnic so quickly...I'm hearing from a few that say it's fine
and a lot that say they can't make it for various reasons.  There are a lot
of factors now playing a role in my decision, and I realize that it's a good
idea to try for a later date.

I'm thinking one afternoon the week of June 2-6.  Hopefully that's before
everyone leaves for vacations or camps...There are lots of people involved
with this picnic, so I know we won't be able to please everyone, but I'll
give everyone a chance to speak up.

Let me know if there are any afternoons that week that WILL NOT work for
you.  If I don't hear from you, I'll assume that all days will work and you
don't care which one we choose.

The choices are June 2,3,4,5, or 6.

Sorry to those who scrambled and planned to make it tomorrow!!!

Ben