CAAOC Winter Hike - Lower Aliso and Scully Ridge in Chino Hills

WINTER HIKE — LOWER ALISO and SCULLY RIDGE in CHINO HILLS STATE PARK
Saturday, February 17th at 9:00 AM
 
We’ve said goodbye to 2017 and now it’s time plan to get out and enjoy 2018!  So come join your fellow Cornellians for an invigorating and refreshing hike in Chino Hills State Park.  This trail is accessible year round and is a moderate 6.2 mile loop.  Early morning in the winter is the best time to do this hike because most of trail is exposed, and a cool, clear day offers the best views.  It’s a nice three to four hour hike for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels!
 
Gather family and friends, RSVP with Harris Hunt ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  ), and we’ll see you there!
 

[California State Parks]



Start Time: Arrive at the trailhead by 9:00 AM, we will depart promptly at 9:15 AM.
 
Meeting Location: We will meet at the gravel parking lot at the end of the paved portion of Bane Canyon Road.  GPS:  33.92002 , -117.69918


[Where to Park and Trailhead]

Directions:
CA-91 E toward Riverside
Take exit 45 for CA-71 N toward Ontario/Pomona
Continue onto CA-71 N
Take exit 7 for Soquel Canyon Pkwy/Central Ave
Use any lane to turn left onto Soquel Canyon Pkwy
Turn left onto Elinvar Dr
Elinvar Dr turns slightly left and becomes Sapphire Rd
Turn right onto Bane Canyon Rd
Continue on Bane Canyon Rd
Pass the Park Entrance Kiosk
Look for the gravel parking lot on the left.  See Photo Below.
(This is where the road changes names to Telegraph Canyon Road)


[Trailhead]

California State Parks - Chino Hills Website:  http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=648

State Park Day Use Fee:  $5.00 per vehicle ($4.00 seniors age 62+).  Pay with cash, check, or credit card to the kiosk attendant or at the self-pay Iron Ranger box next to the kiosk.

End Time: We expect to be back to the trailhead no later than 1:00 PM.
 
Distance: 6.2 miles round-trip.
 
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours, at a leisurely pace.
 
Route: Lower Aliso Canyon Trail to Scully Ridge Trail.  Return.
 

[Map of Route]
 
Potential Weather Park Closure:  The park will close for at least 48 hours following rain of more than one quarter inch. High clay content in the soil causes “greased” trails and roads. Use during this time makes hiking, bicycling and equestrian activities hazardous and causes severe rutting of trail and road surfaces. The park is also closed during times of extreme fire danger, when the National Weather Service announces a Red Flag Warning.
 
Essentials:              Shoes with good traction
                                Water
                                Snacks
                                Sun protection: sunblock, visor, hat
                                Camera (you never know what you might see!)
                                No dogs allowed
                                No bikes allowed

RSVP:  Email Harris Hunt ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), Cornell Class of ‘83, to RSVP or if you have any questions.  In the subject, include “CAAOC Winter Hike.”  In the body of your email, please include your name, Cornell class, and any guests you will be bringing.  Thanks!
 
See you there!! J

Cornell Alumni Association of Orange County Mixer with UCLA Anderson

Cornell Alumni Association of Orange County Mixer with UCLA Anderson

March 5, 2018 Newport Coast, CA

Location: Newport Coast, CA

 

 

After such a great turn out for our Holiday Mixer, we decided to go back to The Resort at Pelican Hill Newport Beach, but this time with friends.

Please join on us on March 5th, 2018 as we host our first Alumni Mixer with UCLA Anderson.

Join fellow Orange County alumni and guests for a happy hour at the beautiful Pelican Resort to kickoff the 2018 year and learn more about the exclusive events that are available or being planned for this year.  

$20 admission includes appetizers and one drink ticket.  Pelican Hill has also offered us $5 drink specials at the no host bar and complimentary valet parking.

Register soon to ensure your spot!  

Perched upon 504 acres of unrivaled coastal beauty, Pelican Hill® is set apart as a world unto itself, offering a feast for the senses and a holiday retreat for family and friends. We promise you’ve never gathered in the Great Room quite like this. Our Social Lounge is a lively scene of contemporary music, creative cocktails, small bites and seasonal activities. Mix and mingle by day with friends, or unwind late into the night with a mix of current hits and popular classics.

Date: Monday, March 5, 2018

Time: 5:30 pm to …

Location: The Resort at Pelican Hill  – Great Room Social Lounge – 22701 S Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA 92657

Event Contact: Savion Agard –  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cost: $20

RSVP: By Friday, March 2nd here

Looking forward to seeing you all again.

SUMMER HIKE — UPPER BACK BAY, NEWPORT BEACH


Saturday, July 28th at 9:00 AM
 
Our summer hike is one for all ages.  The Bay Trail Loop in the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve is a very easy and fun five mile loop hike that takes you on trails down along the bluffs overlooking Upper Newport Bay, then back up along the shoreline with world-class wildlife spotting, and then across the Northern edge of the Preserve to San Diego Creek.  This Nature Preserve is home to some 200 bird species, including some endangered species, making it a top bird watching destination.

 

This hike also features short and long options.  The first three miles will loop to the Southwest along the bluffs and then back up along the shoreline, returning very near the trailhead (at the Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center).  The second two mile walk will head to the East, out and back on the bike trail to where San Diego Creek empties into the bay (and where Jamboree crosses over the creek).  This is a particularly sunny hike, which is one reason why we will start early.  The other reason is so we walk the shoreline of the bay at mid-tide.

 



Start Time: Arrive at the trailhead by 8:45 AM, we will depart promptly at 9:00 AM.
 
Meeting Location: We will meet at the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve parking lot.  OC Parks map here.

 

Directions:
Exit CA 73 at Campus Dr. / Irvine Ave.

Head Southwest on Irvine Ave.

Left on University Drive

Right into the Parking Area or Park on the Street

 

OC Parks Website:  http://www.ocparks.com/parks/newport/
 
End Time: We expect to be back to the trailhead by 11:30 AM or earlier.
 
Distance: Roughly 5.0 miles round-trip.
 
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours, at a leisurely pace.
 
Route:  The Back Bay Trail Loop
 

 
Tidal Information:

               2018-07-28 Sat  4:46 AM PDT   -0.3 feet  Low Tide
               2018-07-28 Sat  6:01 AM PDT   Sunrise
               2018-07-28 Sat 11:04 AM PDT    3.9 feet  High Tide
               2018-07-28 Sat  4:02 PM PDT    2.2 feet  Low Tide
               2018-07-28 Sat  7:54 PM PDT   Sunset

Essentials:              Closed toed shoes with good traction

                                                Some trail sections at the edge of the bay can be muddy, so waterproof footwear is a smart option
                                Water and snacks
                                Sun protection: sunblock, visor, hat

                                Camera (you never know what you might see!)
                                No dogs allowed
                                No bikes allowed

RSVP:  Email Harris Hunt ( This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ), Cornell Class of ‘83, to RSVP or if you have any questions.  In the subject, include “CAAOC Summer Hike.”  In the body of your email, please include your name, Cornell class, and any guests you will be bringing.  Thanks!
 
See you there!! 

Cornell O.C. Beach Clean-Up

Sunday June 17th

9:00 am -12:00 pm

Volunteer, and make a difference in our community. 

 

The Cornell Alumni Association of Orange County invites you to give back. 

 

Beach cleanups are a fun and easy way to volunteer your time by helping to keep our beaches and ocean clean! We provide the bags, hand sanitizer and a gorgeous view and if you're in need of community service hours we will sign those too. In 2017, volunteers removed over 7,200 lbs of trash…in Huntington Beach alone. 

 

Who: Cornellians, Family and Friends (Children 8 years +)

What: Keep our Beaches and Oceans Clean

When: Sunday, May 13th from 9:00am – 12:00pm

Why: To help create a future 

How: By removing trash that affect ocean life. 

 

Directions & Parking:

•Our clean-up has been placed at Tower 10 (see attached map). 

•       Huntington State Beach is located at 21601 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646

 

Event Summary:

Our requested supplies and talk will be at the basketball courts by Tower 10 (see attached map). We are currently transitioning from single use supplies to re-usable supplies. We can provide the  group re-usable bags, grabbers, and gloves to use for your clean-up. At the end of your clean-up, return supplies to the Lifeguard Headquarters building. 

 

Most of the trash you will find on our beach will be small pieces of plastic. These pieces are VITAL to remove during your clean-up as they are generally the most difficult for maintenance crews to remove, take centuries to bio-degrade if they do at all, and pose the largest threat to our wildlife. Many clean-ups ignore these small pieces in search of the "glamourous" large pieces. Even the smallest pieces of trash make a huge difference.

 

Once you are finished with your clean-up, please deposit your trash in the nearest trash can. As we are using re-usable supplies, please dump out the contents of the bag but keep the bags to return to the Lifeguard Headquarters building.

 

After your clean-up is over, you are welcome to enjoy the beach after you have worked so hard to keep it clean!

 

Thank you for becoming a steward of Huntington and Bolsa Chica State Beaches!

 

Adult Sign Up:

•       To Sign Up, please use the below form:

•       https://form.jotform.com/sna32/cornell-alumni-association-of-orang

•       Each participating adult must complete their own registration and sign up

•       See below for information about minors

 

Minor Sign-Up:

•       Minor’s must be accompanied by adult.

•       Accompanying adults must supervise minors at all times and volunteer beside them

•       https://form.jotform.com/sna32/minor-cornell-alumni-association

 

What to Wear:

•       Bring snacks and plenty of water (preferably in a reusable bottle). 

•        Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops please), layered clothing, weather-appropriate jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat.

 

For more information, or any issues, please contact Savion Agard – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 347-850-7770

 

Cornell Men’s Soccer Comes to Southern California

The Cornell Men's Soccer Team will be in Southern California for two games--Friday, Sept. 14, at 7 pm in Northridge, and Sunday, Sept. 16 at 5 pm in Fullerton. Parents of some of the players are holding tailgates before each game, and any alums attending the games are invited to join in. See below for more details.

TOMORROW
7:00PM Fri 14 Sep 2018 at Cal State Northridge and 5:00PM Sun 16 Sep 2018 at Cal State Fullerton

Alumni invited to tailgates!

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