January 2008

  5  BAC Open & Singles League Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows - cancelled due to conditions

  6  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Day, $35 lift ticket for Kirkwood.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

  6  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $25 lift ticket for Northstar at Tahoe.  See exined.org/skiing-for-schools or call 530-550-7984 for more details.

  6-11  Learn to Ski & Ride Week at Sierra at Tahoe, only $25/day for lift ticket/lesson/gear rental.  Call 530-659-7453 x270.

  12  BAC Singles League - Race #1 GS - Alpine Meadows

  13  BAC Singles League - Race #2 SL - Alpine Meadows

  13  BAC Open League - Race #1 GS - Homewood - makeup race

  13  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Day, $40 lift ticket for Northstar at Tahoe.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

  14-18  Learn to Ski & Ride Week at Diamond Peak, only $25/day for lift ticket/lesson/gear rental.  Call 775-832-1177.

  19-25  National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) 9th Annual National Safety Awareness Week - Heads Up.  See NSAA.org & resort websites for event details.

  19-26  FWSA Ski Week - Whistler, BC, $980 - $1,020 + air/ground. 6 day lift Whistler/Blackcomb, 7 nights lodging double occupancy, welcome party, racing, mountain picnic, BAC Council Night party, apres ski party, farewell awards dinner party & dancing.  Contact: Linda Hennings travel@skibac.org put FWSA 2008 Ski Week in email subject line  209-538-3590 evenings  FWSA CST # 2036983-40 BAC CST# 2050870-40.  

  22-24  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Days, $45 lift ticket for Heavenly Lake Tahoe.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

  26-27  FWSA Vancouver Post Trip Extension.  $168 pp double occupancy for 2 nights hotel only + transportation from hotel to airport.  Contact: Linda Hennings travel@skibac.org put FWSA 2008 Vancouver Post Trip Extension in email subject line  209-538-3590 evenings.  FWSA CST #2036983-40.

  27, 30  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Days, $35 lift ticket for Kirkwood.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

February 2008

  2  BAC Singles League - Race #3 GS - Squaw Valley - cancelled due to conditions

  3  BAC Singles League - Race #4 SL - Squaw Valley - cancelled due to conditions

  3  Learn to Ski & Ride Day at Squaw Valley, only $35/day for lift ticket/lesson/gear rental.  Call 530-583-6985.

  8  Disabled Sports USA Far West 2nd Annual Ski Challenge at Alpine Meadows, registration 8am, race 10am. $200/person, $800/team.  Fun team ski race. poker run, lift ticket, awards, apres ski party.  Contact: Matt Strugar-Fritsch matt@disabledsports.net  916-922-6447 x104.

  9  Bota Baggers Party on the Hill, Sa 6-10pm, Tahoe Donner Ski Hill Lodge, 12850 Northwoods, Truckee, CA, $35 by 2/1, $45 2/2-6, no door tickets, dinner & dancing.  Contact: Barbara McCabe barbmccabe@sbcglobal.net  530-550-7889

  9  BAC Open League - Race #2 SL - Homewood

  9  BAC Singles League - Race #5 SL - Sugar Bowl

  10  BAC Open League - Race #3 GS - Homewood

  10  BAC Singles League - Race #6 GS - Sugar Bowl

  10  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Day, $35 lift ticket for Kirkwood.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

  13  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Day, $30 lift ticket for Mt Rose.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

  20  Sports Basement - Snowchasers party, 1881 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Walnut Creek, Wed 6pm-, 20% sale, food, drinks, bobble head hunt with prizes, open to all BAC members.

  23  BAC Open League - Race #4 SL - Sugar Bowl

  23  BAC Singles League - Race #7 SL - Northstar at Tahoe

  24  BAC Open League - Race #5 GS - Sugar Bowl

  24  BAC Singles League - Race #8 GS - Northstar at Tahoe

March 2008

  2  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Day, $30 lift ticket for Homewood.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

  7  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Day, $35 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

  7-15  FWSA International Ski Week, Les Trois Vallees - France.  $1,390 pp double occupancy + international departure taxes & fuel surcharge, 7 nights lodging breakfast & dinner daily, roundtrip air.  Contact: Norm Azevedo fwsaitravel@sbcglobal.net 925-944-9816  FWSA CST #2036983-40.

  8  BAC Open League - Race #6 SL - Northstar at Tahoe

  8  BAC Singles League - Race #9 GS - Homewood

  8  BAC Singles League - Racey Affair Party - CalNeva

  9  BAC Open League - Race #7 GS - Northstar at Tahoe

  14  NorCal Optional Race Clinic - Sugar Bowl - $30 for either SL or GS/$50 for both sessions, 9-12 slalom training, 1-4 giant slalom training, discounted lift tickets will be available.  Sign up with Debi Phelps gofastdebi@yahoo.com

  15  BAC Man Woman of Year 2008 contest - honoree recognition entry form due 3/15

  15  NorCal Championships SL - Sugar Bowl $45 for SL & GS
  15  BAC Ski For All Disabled Sports USA Far West fundraiser at Sugar Bowl.  $100 includes lift ticket, $5 lunch voucher & raffle entry.  $200 and above includes $100 level benefits plus entry into grand prize drawing for your choice of skis/bindings or snowboard/bindings.  Call 916-722-6557

  15  BAC Open League Awards Banquet, $35, North Tahoe Conference Center (most likely in Timberline Room), 8318 North Lake Blvd (Hwy 28), Kings Beach, CA.  6-7 happy hour (no host), 7-8:30 buffet dinner, 8:30-9:30 awards, 9:30- music/dancing. Parking is 500 feet east of conference center in state beach parking lot (Jason's restaurant is the landmark).  Contact: race director for your team.

  16  NorCal Championships GS - Sugar Bowl

  15-21  FWSA Provence & Paris Post Trip Extension, $895 pp double occupancy, daily breakfast, first night welcome dinner in Aix-en-Provence, 3 course dinner our at Eiffel Tower in Paris.  Contact: Norm Azevedo fwsaitravel@sbcglobal.net 925-944-9816  FWSA CST #2036983-40.

  22  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Sa, $25 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl  See exined.org/skiing-for-schools or call 530-550-7984 for more details.

  29  Disabled Sports USA Far West Benefit Bash at Alpine Meadows

  30  Sierra Avalanche Center (SAC) Ski Day, $35 lift ticket for Alpine Meadows.  See sierraavalanchecenter.org for more info & buy online at SnowBomb.com.

April 2008

  1  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Sa, $29 lift ticket for Alpine Meadows.  See exined.org/skiing-for-schools or call 530-550-7984 for more details.

  2  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Sa, $29 lift ticket for Homewood.  See exined.org/skiing-for-schools or call 530-550-7984 for more details.

  4  FWRA Optional Race Clinic, Mammoth Mountain, CA.  Sign up with Debi Phelps gofastdebi@yahoo.com

  4  FWRA Pacesetter Trials SL & GS, Mammoth Mountain, CA.  Also happy hour specials from 3:30-5:30 pm on Fr 4/4 & Sa 4/5 at Tusk Bar at Main Lodge.

   5  Far West Championships SL, Mammoth Mountain, CA.  Racer fees $50 due by 3/27. Lodging from $129/room & up.  Book online by 3/5 at www.mammothmountain.com with group id 2725; password 370004430 or call 1-800-mammoth & reference Far West.  Rates listed at www.fwra.com/lodging_mammoth.htm.

  5  Far West Championships Awards Dinner, awards ceremony, live auction, silent auction, raffle & dance, Mammoth, CA.  Buffet dinner with chicken & beef fajitas including dessert & beverages $25 due by 3/27.  Bring your checkbook as some of the proceeds from silent auction will be donated to FWSA Athletic Scholarship Program http://www.fwsa.org/page/page/1361760.htm.

  6  Far West Championships GS, Mammoth Mountain, CA

  26  Mammoth Mountain Ski Club Appreciation Day, pirate theme Dummy Downhill Race & ski club appreciation party, registration 3/10-4/14.  Contact: Robert Harvey  760-934-2571 x2200 regarding registration & discounted lodging.

  27  Indoor Go-Kart fundraiser for Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St, Fremont.  $225 per team of 2-4 persons.  4/15 entry deadline.  Contact: Harry Davis harrykaren@juno.com  925-686-3774 or 925-768-4903

May 2008

  12  Discount lift ticket return form due 5/12* (except Diamond Peak tickets which are due by 4/1)

  12  FWSA Western Ski Heritage Contest entry deadline, win a free 5 day vacation for 2 at Steamboat, go to www.fwsa.org, select Awards then Western Ski Heritage Award for details.

  12  FWSA Safety Person of Year Contest entry deadline, win a free 6 day vacation for 2 at Aspen, go to www.fwsa.org, select Awards then Safety Person of Year for details.

  12  FWSA Club & Council History Recognition entry deadline, $300 donation in winner's name to winner's charity of choice, all applicants recognized, go to www.fwsa.org, select Awards then Club & Council History Recognition for details.

June 2008

  5-8  FWSA 76th Annual Convention, Bellevue, WA, Meydenbauer Center & Westin Bellevue, 600 Bellevue Way NE reservations  800-937-8461 or 425-638-1000.  Educational breakout sessions, Silent Auction, Travel Expo, celebrity speakers, Saturday awards luncheon, celebrity multimedia reception, Saturday awards banquet & dance, FWSA general meeting & elections.   Optional activities - pub crawl, golf tournament, kayaking, Tillicum Village Native American dinner, Seattle area sightseeing tours.  Contact: Sheri Parshall, Host Council Convention Coordinator  cougskier@aol.com  303-243-3782

 8-15  FWSA Alaskan Cruise. Norwegian Cruise Line - Seattle, Inside Passage, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Ketchikan, Victoria and back to Seattle. $995-$1,695 pp double occupancy.  Contact: Cruise Company 800-274-FUNN or 209-576-7447.

  16-20  Disabled Sports USA Far West 3rd Annual Their Spirit Inspires event, Sacramento, CA.

January 2007

  5  BAC Singles League SL Race Clinic - Homewood - South Base Area - $25 - cancelled due to snow conditions

  6  BAC Singles League Race #1 SL - Homewood - South Base Area - cancelled due to snow conditions

  6  BAC Open League Race Clinic - Northstar at Tahoe - $32 one session/$62 two sessions

  7  BAC Open League Race #2 GS - Northstar at Tahoe

  7  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Northstar at Tahoe.  See www.exined.org/skiing-for-schools for more details.

  7  BAC Singles League Race #2 GS - Homewood - South Base Area - cancelled due to snow conditions

  13-19  National Safety Awareness Week, past events have included kid's poster contests, Smart Style trivia quizzes, backcountry/avalanche awareness clinics, safety whistles, NSAA Responsibility Code quizzes, and more

  17-21  Keystone Nationals 2007 - Keystone, CO, $470 +air/ground, 4 nights lodging Soda Ridge Condos, 3 day lift, 3 day race program qualifying/GS/SL, welcome party, awards banquet dinner, apres ski party.  Contact:  Damian D'Apolito at Moguls Mountain Travel  damian@moguls.com  800-925-8914 x6106

  20  BAC Open League Race #3 SL - Homewood

  21  BAC Open League Race #4 GS - Homewood

  21  BAC Singles League GS Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows - $37

  27-2/3  FWSA 2007 Ski Week - Steamboat Springs, $770-$1,030 + air/ground, 7 nights lodging double occupancy, 5 of 7 day lift, welcome party, racing, BAC Council night party, mountain picnic, apres ski party, farewell awards party.   Contact: Norm Azevedo skinorm@sbcglobal.net 925-944-9816  FWSA CST #2036983-40

  27  BAC Singles League Race #3 SL - Alpine Meadows

  28  BAC Singles League Race #4 GS - Alpine Meadows

February 2007

  9  1st Annual Disabled Sports USA Far West Ski Challenge, Alpine Meadows. $200/person for 4 person team, $1000/corporate team.  Team ski race, fun scavenger hunt, lunch, lift ticket, & apres ski party.  Contact: Matt Strugar-Fritsch  matt@disabledsports.net  916-722-6447 x104

 10  BAC Singles League Race #5 SL - Sugar Bowl

  10  BAC Open League Race #5 SL - Alpine Meadows

  11  BAC Open League Race #6 GS - Alpine Meadows

  11  BAC Singles League Race #6 GS - Sugar Bowl (MacTavish run)

  24  BAC Singles League - Make Up Race Weekend

  24  BAC Open League Race #7 SL - Sugar Bowl

  25  BAC Open League Race #8 GS - Sugar Bowl (MacTavish run)

  25  BAC Singles League - Make Up Race Weekend

  24-3/4  FWSA Bormio Pre Trip Extension - Italian Tour (Verona, Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Rome) $1,285/pp double occupancy (single supplement add $385).  Includes 4 half day + 1 full day tours, wine tasting, and more.  All hotels are 4 star, fly from U.S. to Rome, transportation by motorcoach.  Contact: Norm Azevedo fwsaitravel@sbcglobal.net  925-944-9816  FWSA CST #2306983-40.  Prices may vary based on current exchange rates & number of participants.

March 2007

  3  BAC Singles League Race #7 SL - Alpine Meadows

  3  BAC Singles League - Racey Affair - TBD - $55

  3-11  FWSA International Ski Week, Bormio, Italy.  $1,335 (3 star) - $1,440 (4 star) + lifts/departure & immigration taxes/fuel surcharge.  Includes 7 nights lodging double occupancy (single supplement add $150), buffet breakfast & dinner daily, welcome party and more.  Contact: Norm Azevedo fwsaitravel@sbcglobal.net  925-944-9816  FWSA CST #2306983-40.

  3-10  BAC Ski Week - Panorama, BC Canada, $590-$620 + air, 7 nights lodging double occupancy, 5 day lift with 6th day free, two fun parties.  Contact: Steve Grevstad skiersteve@aol.com  BAC CST # 2050870-40

  5-11  BAC Singles Ski Week - Sun Peaks, BC Canada, ground only $634 double occupancy (single supplement add $325), air TBD, non skier deduct $185, 6 nights lodging Fireside Lodge, 4 of 5 day lift, welcome party, Snow Shoe Fondue Dinner.  Contact:  Dennis Heffley skiheffley@aol.com  925-998-4415  BAC CST #2050870-40

  10 - BAC Open League & BAC Singles League Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows - $37

  11-16  FWSA Bormio Post Trip Extension - Interlaken, Switzerland.  $535/pp double occupancy (single supplement add $100).  Includes 5 night stay Hotel St. Georges (4 star), breakfast buffet & dinner daily, motorcoach through scenic Alps, fly home from Zurich.  Contact: Norm Azevedo fwsaitravel@sbcglobal.net  925-944-9816  FWSA CST #2306983-40.  Prices may vary based on current exchange rates & number of participants.

  16  NorCal Optional Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows - $37 one session/$57 two sessions

  16  NorCal Championships SL - Alpine Meadows - $40 for SL & GS

  17  NorCal Championships GS - Alpine Meadows

  18  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Homewood  See www.exined.org/skiing-for-schools for more details.

  20  BAC Man and Woman of Year 2008 contest due 3/20

  24  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Sa, $20 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl  See www.exined.org/skiing-for-schools for more details.

  29-4/2  Mt Bachelor, OR in conjunction with Far West Championships.  $365 + air, 4 nights double occupancy at Riverhouse in Bend, OR, 3 day lift Mt Bachelor, ground transportation from Redmond Airport to Riverhouse, bus transportation from hotel to Mt. Bachelor.  Contact: Lynnell Calkins fwsatravel@aol.com  310-370-6948.  Signup by 1/15/07.

  30  FWRA Optional Race Clinic - Mt Bachelor, OR

  30  FWRA Pacesetter Trials SL & GS - Mt Bachelor, OR

  31  Far West Championships SL - Mt Bachelor, OR - $40 for SL & GS

  31  FWRA Awards Dinner - Mt Bachelor, OR - $35

April 2007

  1  Far West Championships GS - Mt Bachelor, OR

  15  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, $20 lift ticket for Alpine Meadows  See www.exined.org/skiing-for-schools for more details.

  22  Snowchasers/Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Indoor GoKart fundraiser, LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St., Fremont, Contact: Harry Davis harrykaren@juno.com 925-686-3774

May 2007

  14  FWSA Western Ski Heritage Contest entry deadline, win a free 5 day vacation for 2 at Steamboat, go to www.fwsa.org, select Awards then Western Ski Heritage Award for details.

  14  FWSA Safety Person of Year Contest entry deadline, win a free 6 day vacation for 2 at Aspen, go to www.fwsa.org, select Awards then Safety Person of Year for details.

  31-6/3  FWSA 75th Convention - Santa Clara, CA, Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great American Parkway

June 2007

  1  Ski Club Happy Hour, no host, 6-7pm, Santa Clara CA, Hyatt Regency Bar, 5101 Great American Parkway

  1  FWSA 22nd Annual Silent Auction & Dance, 7-11pm, Santa Clara CA, Hyatt Regency Convention Center - Grand Ballroom, 5101 Great American Parkway, free, open to the public, sponsored drink, DJ Chris Blake, dancing & fun, Silent Auction with over $100,000 of ski trips expected from Aspen, Vail, Whistler, Steamboat and other premier North American resorts.

  3-6  FWSA 75th Convention - Monterey Post Trip Options

September 2007

   8  Inskiers Annual Fundraiser - Ribs & Reds wine tasting & dinner, Sa 3-7pm, London Wine Bar, 415 Sansome St, San Francisco, $45 dinner includes premium red or white wine or beer, auction items include 49er tickets.  Contact: Cathy Wilson catewilson@aol.com.

  14-10/4  FWSA Tibet China Adventure; Beijing, Lhasa, Chengdu, Xian & Shanghai, 21 day trip $3,660 (single supplement add $720) or 15 day trip 9/14-27 $2,650 (single supplement $480); + international & domestic taxes/China visa fee; tour Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall, Portola Palace, Jokhang Temple, Panda Research Institute, and more.  Contact: Norm Azevedo fwsaitravel@sbcglobal.net  925-944-9816  FWSA CST #2036983-40.

  28  BAC Oakland As DSUSA FW Fundraiser, fireworks display night, $30, game time Fr 7:05 pm.  Tailgate BBQ Fr 5-6:30, $8 for hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, chips, cookies & sodas (BYOB).  Contact: Club check must be received by 9/10, Norm Azevedo skinorm@sbcglobal.net 925-944-9816, 901 Sousa Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94957

October 2007

  6  Snow*Flakes Annual Auction, Sycamore Clubhouse, 635 Old Orchard Drive, Danville, BYOB, Italian them, rsvp to Social Director Sheila Nelson grtones@pacbell.net

  10/17/18  Heli-Skiing 101. World class freeskiers Chris Davenport (speaker at 2005 FWSA Long Beach convention) & Cody Townsend talk about training, gear, selecting guides, what to expect on your trip. Sneak peak at their segment from Warren Miller film Playground. Cost: Free.  Locations: Wed 10/10 7pm - REI  Sacramento, CA; Wed 10/17 7pm - REI Corte Madera; Th 10/18 7pm - REI Saratoga in San Jose, CA.  See www.rei.com Stores & Events.

  13  Southbay Ski Club Season Kickoff Party, time TBA, Vasona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, $TBA, potluck bbq.  See www.southbayskiclub.org for more info.  Contact: Ken 408-267-7009

  17  Castro Valley Ski Club Annual Auction Fundraiser, Wed 7:30pm, Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant, 3430 Village Drive, Castro Valley.  See www.cvskiclub.org for more info. Contact: Dave Silva silvadave@yahoo.com.

  20  Skiing Colorado's 14ers with world class freeskier Chris Davenport.  Chris (speaker at 2005 FWSA Long Beach convention) will share slides and stories of his quest to climb and ski all 54 of Colorado's 14,000 peaks in one year (www.skithe14ers.com)  Cost: Free.  Location: Sa 10/20 5pm - REI Marina, CA. See www.rei.com Stores & Events.

  24  Monterey Ski & Social Club Prospective New Members Night, Wed 6pm, location TBA, Carmel, free hors d'oeuvres/beverages for prospective new members.  See www.moneteryski.org for more info.  Contact: Sandra Hill Choudry sanhillcho@msn.com  783-0805

  27  San Francisco Ski Club Halloween Bash, 6-11pm, Jewish Community Center, 3200 California St, San Francisco, $59 in advance no tickets at door, includes drink coupon. Silent auction, cocktails, dinner, dancing, fun, costume contests. Contact: Risa Meyer sfrisa@aol.com 415-885-6417.

  28  Sports Basement SnowFest party, 1177 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, Su 10-3pm.  Free gear raffles, snowboard raffle, lift ticket promos, vendor tables, DJ, complimentary snacks & drinks.  SnowBomb Tahoe Card giveaway to first 250 people purchasing $40 or more.  

November 2007

  2-3  3rd Annual Icer Air/Icer Air Village; AT&T Park, 801 3rd St, San Francisco, Fr 1pm-9pm (The Village - in Parking Lot A area south of AT&T Park on opposite side of McCovey Cove between 3rd St & Terry Francois Blvd), Sa 10am-6pm (The Village), Sa 1-9pm (The Stadium), $10 Fr/$24 Sa/$30 Fr & Sa combo ticket general admission, Sa & combo Snowbomb tickets include FREE lift ticket to a Lake Tahoe ski resort.  $1,000,000 ski/snowboard sale, Olympic & X Games skiers/snowboarders, bands.  The Stadium - big air skiing/snowboarding, vert ramp, concert stage.  The Village - freestyle motorcross, skate/BMX park, wakeboarding, music stage, beer garden, snow sports vendor booths.

  3  Nisei Ski Club Spaghetti Feed, Meeting, Crazy Bowl.  6-11pm, 4th Street Bowl, 1441 North Fourth St, San Jose.  See Events at www.niseiskiclub.org for more info

  3  Sno*Flakes Racers & 20th Anniversary Party, Pleasanton Hotel, see Sno*Flakes Calendar of Events www.skisnowflakes.org for more info.

  3  Disabled Sports USA Far West 18th Annual Foam Fest fundraiser, Sa 7-10:30pm, $25 advance/$30 door, Tahoe Biltmore Hotel, Crystal Bay, NV.  Sample micro brews from more than 35 microbreweries, dance to Blue Turtle Seduction, raffle prizes. Must be 21 and older to attend.  Contact: 530-481-4151 for tickets.

  3-4  30th Annual San Ramon Ski Swap, San Ramon Valley High School, 501 Danville Blvd, Danville, $5/children under 14 free when accompanied by adult, Sa 10-4, Su 10-4.

  5  BAC Discount Lift Ticket Program orders due.

  7  San Francisco Ski Club Open House, Wed 6-8:30pm, Sinbad's, Pier 2, Embarcadero, membership deals, free hot appetizers, no host beverages.  Contact: Jeff Gibbs jsgibbs@nighthawkintl.com

  7  Snowchasers Kickoff Party, Wed 7pm, The Sizzler (Banquet Rm), 1353 Willow Pass Rd, Concord.  No host dinner.  Enjoy cake, socializing, lift ticket drawing, and club info.  Contact: Barbara Anson  925-681-3127.

  8  Sports Basement SnowFest party, 610 Mason St, San Francisco, Th 6-9pm.  Free gear raffles, snowboard raffle, lift ticket promos, vendor tables, DJ, complimentary snacks & drinks.  SnowBomb Tahoe Card giveaway to first 250 people purchasing $40 or more.

  9-11  12th Annual Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show, San Jose McEnery Convention Center-South Hall, 408 S. Almaden Blvd, San Jose, Fr 3-10/Sa 10-9/Su 10-5, $15 admission includes FREE Super Lift Ticket, $1,000,000 Ski/Snowboard Sale, climbing wall, ice skating rink

  10  BAC Singles League 33rd Annual Snowball, Sa 6pm-midnight, San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon, $65 by 11/5, $75 11/5-8, no tickets at door.  Dinner/ dancing to Cruise Tones/raffle/silent auction.  Contact: Singles League rep for tickets.

  11  Snow Drifters Season Kickoff Open House, Tied House, 954 Villa St, Mountain View, Su 2-6 pm, $5 admission, hors d'oeuvres provided.

  15  Apres SKOP (Ski Kickoff Party), Th 7-11 pm, open to all, dance to Cruise Tones, complimentary food, raffle/silent auction/local vendors, Techmart, 5201 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, $25 advance Paypal option at www.apres.org/$30 door.

  17-18  6th Annual Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show; California Exposition & State Fair, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Hall A, Sacramento, CA; Sa 11am-8pm, Su 11am-5pm; $15 adults/$5 children 6-12.  Regular adult admission includes midweek lift ticket voucher at Northstar or Sierra at Tahoe.  $1,000,000 ski/snowboard sale, climbing wall, EZ Glide ice skating rink.

December 2007

  8-9  North Lake Tahoe Learn to Ski & Board / FWSA - BAC Friends & Family Weekend.  Only $25/day for lift ticket/lesson/gear rental.

  8  BAC Open & Singles League Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows - Cancelled due to conditions

  9  BAC Open League - Race #1 GS - Alpine Meadows - Cancelled due to conditions

  13-16  Keystone Nationals, Keystone, CO. $559 and up.  4 nights lodging at Inn at Keystone, 3 day lift, 3 day race, wine & cheese welcome reception, awards dinner banquet, adventure passport.  Go to http://keystonenationals.com for more details.  Contact: Nancy Ellis  keystonenationals@sbcglobal.net

  15  Snow God's Ball, fundraiser for Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Education Fund which also benefits Sierra Avalanche Center, Sa 8pm, Squaw Valley Olympic House, $15 advance/$20 door prizes, raffle, live music & DJ.

  16  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $35 lift ticket for Squaw Valley.  See exined.org/skiing-for-schools or call 530-550-7984 for more details.

  22  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Sa, $25 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl.  See exined.org/skiing-for-schools or call 530-550-7984 for more details.

January 2006

  7  BAC Singles League Race #1 GS - Homewood

  7  BAC Open League Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows, 9:30-12:30, $36 clinic + $39 adult ticket, Contact Debi Phelps at gofastdebi@yahoo.com 707-324-0595

  8  BAC Open League Race #2 GS - Alpine Meadows

  8  BAC Singles League Race #2 SL - Northstar

  8  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Northstar at Tahoe.  See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details.

  21  BAC/DSUSAFW Ski For All 2006 - Club Contact Training at Alpine Meadows TASS, Sa 8:30-10:30 am

  21-28  BAC Ski Week - Beaver Creek/Vail, $780-$949 + air,  Contact: Steve Grevstad travel@skibac.org 925-551-8374

  22  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $35 lift ticket for Squaw Valley.  See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details. 

  28  BAC Open League Race SL - Sugar Bowl - Cancelled due to conditions

  28  BAC Singles League Race #3 SL - Homewood

  29  BAC Open League Race #2 GS - Sugar Bowl

  29  BAC Singles League Race #4 GS - Homewood

February 2006

  4-11  FWSA Ski Week - Telluride, $1,000-$1,080 + air, Contact: Steve Grevstad travel@skibac.org 925-551-8374

  4  BAC Open League Race Clinic - Homewood, 9:30-12:30, $20 clinic + $32 adult ticket, Contact Debi Phelps at gofastdebi@yahoo.com 707-324-0595

  11  BAC Singles League Race #5 SL - Sugar Bowl

  11  Snow Drifters Ski Party after race in Tahoe, Contact: Bill Henley singles_league@snowdrifters.org

  11  BAC Open League Race Clinic - Northstar, 9-12 or 1-4, $30 clinic + $46 adult ticket, sr & jr tickets also available, Contact Debi Phelps at gofastdebi@yahoo.com 707-324-0595

  12  BAC Singles League Race #6 GS - Sugar Bowl

  21  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Tu, $20 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl.  See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details.

  25  BAC Open League Race #3 SL - Diamond Peak

  26  BAC Open League Race #4 GS - Diamond Peak

March 2006

  4  BAC Singles League Race #7 GS - Alpine Meadows

  4  BAC Singles League - Racey Affair Party - TBA

  6-12  BAC Singles League Ski Week - Jackson Hole, $995 (includes air) or $807 non skier, 6 nights lodging (double occupancy) Best Western, 4 of 5 day lifts, Mon night welcome reception, Tu afternoon party, Wed night sleigh ride dinner, Contact: Dennis Heffley president@skibac.org 925-825-3262

  11  BAC Open League Race #5 SL - Homewood

  12  BAC Open League Race #6 GS - Homewood

  15  BAC Man & Woman of Year Contest 2006 due 3/15 

  17  FWRA Optional Race Clinic - Kirkwood

  17  FWRA Pacesetter Trials SL & GS - Kirkwood

  18  Far West Championships SL - Kirkwood

  18  FWRA Awards Dinner - TBA

  19  Far West Championships GS - Kirkwood

  19  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl.  See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details.

  25  BAC/Disabled Sports USA Far West - TASS Benefit Bash, North Tahoe Conference Center, 8318 N Lake Blvd, Kings Beach, 7-11 pm, $45 advance/$50 door/$1200 for table of 10, live band, food, wine sampling, silent auction, Contact: Mary Roll mary@dsusafw.org  530-581-4161

  31  NorCal Optional Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows

April 2006

  2  NorCal Championships SL - Alpine Meadows

  2  BAC Ski For All/Disabled Sports USA Far West fundraiser at Alpine Meadows

  8  NorCal Championships GS - Alpine Meadows

  9  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Alpine Meadows.  See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details.

May 2006

  7  Snowchasers/Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation Indoor Go-Kart fundraiser, LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St., Fremont, Contact: Harry Davis harrykaren@juno.com 925-686-3774

  8  FWSA Western Ski Heritage Contest entry deadline, win a free 5 day vacation for 2 at Steamboat, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/689540.htm for details.

  8  FWSA Safety Person of Year Contest entry deadline, win a free 6 day vacation for 2 at Aspen, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/689655.htm for details.

  20  Snow Drifters' Fun Raiser - Saturday in the Park, 11 am - 4 pm, $35, BBQ, games, volleyball tournament, bike rides, paddle boating, Creekside Group Area at Vasona Lake Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos,  Contact: Christine Owen pastpresident@snowdrifters.org

  22-6/6  FWSA Machu Picchu & Galapagos Islands, $3,750-$4,400 + airport taxes/departure tax/tips, includes air from LAX, intra-South America flights ground transportation and transfers, accommodations at first class hotels with private bath (double occupancy), 3 night Galapagos Cruise aboard Galapagos Explorer, 25 meals, comprehensive sightseeing tours and shore excursions, professional English speaking tour guides, Galapagos Park Entrance fee, Contact: Kathy or Tucker Hoffmann  fwsatravel@aol.com 510-278-5900

June 2006

  8-11  FWSA Convention - Chandler, AZ, Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort, 4494 West Wild Horse Pass Blvd, $129/night before 5/15 call 800-598-1753 now and say you are with Far West Ski Association, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/2862978.htm for registration details, early convention registration rate by 5/15/06.

  24  Rusty Bindings Bachelor/ Bachelorette Auction, Silent Auction, Dance, 6:30 pm cocktails BYOB, 7 pm Live Auction, 9 pm Music & Dancing (DJ), $10, Lafayette War Veterans Memorial Bldg, 3780 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette.  Contact: Jim Stewart  

July 2006

  29 Rusty Bindings 35th Anniversary "Who's Rusty?", no host cocktails 5-6 pm (Hangar Lounge), dinner & program 6 pm - midnight (California Ballroom), Crowne Plaza Hotel, 45 John Glenn Dr, Concord, no tickets sold at door, Contact:  Chris Hoskinson  rbreunion@aol.com  925-989-5668, 

August 2006

  4-6  Bota Baggers Water Ski Trip, Lake Don Pedro - Blue Oaks group site, food includes chili Friday, breakfast & lunch Sa/Su, dinner Sa, margarita Bar Sa 6pm, BYOB, ice chest.  $95 pp until 7/22, $105 pp afterwards.  Parking $6/day.  Checks payable to Bota Baggers.  Send to:  Mimi Broumas, 1290 Leigh Ave #1, San Jose, CA  95126.  Questions Broum5@aol.com or 408-279-2520.

 25-27  BAC/Fun & Sun Waterski & Wakeboard PPP Weekend at Lake McClure, PPP theme party - dress up in a costume that starts with P (Pirate, Pilot, Police, Popeye, Parrott Head, Princess, Purple, Pink, PJs...), Ice Luge, $25 Amex gift certificate prizes for Best Costume & Best Drink, Saturday night dinner/party includes dancing, keg beer, wine, appetizers (shrimp cocktail), salad, salmon, wild rice & vegetables.  $92 ($80 member weekend fee & $12 event fee) + camping fee.  Sign up meeting Tu 8/22 7:30-8pm at Lookout Restaurant, 605 Macara Ave, Sunnyvale, CA.  Questions: Scott Bowker at FunAndSunClub+PPPtripchair@gmail.com  Go to www.fun-and-sun.org for further details.

September 2006

  9  Inskiers Summer Olympics Fundraiser Picnic, 11am. Huddart Park, Woodside, Contact: Inskiers_info@yahoo.com

  11  BAC Directory Cover Contest 2006, win 2 free lift tickets, submit photo/image/artwork of skier or snowboarder or both to Scott Bowker, BAC Marketing Director at marketing@skibac.org no later than 9/11  

  22  BAC Oakland As DSUSA FW Fundraiser, fireworks display night, $30, game time 7:05 pm, Contact: Club check must be received by 9/1, Norm Azevedo skinorm@sbcglobal.net 925-944-9816, 901 Sousa Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94957

  30  San Francisco Ski Club Fall Dinner Dance, 7pm-midnight, McCormick & Kuleto's Restaurant, 900 North Point St, San Francisco, appetizers/buffet dinner/dancing, $65 before 9/1, $75 by 9/22.  Contact: Toni Pellegrini 415-488-1469

October 2006

  14  Bota Baggers Botafest 2006, 7pm - ??, Alamo Women's Center, 1401 Danville Blvd, Alamo, $45 advance/$55 door, dinner, dancing, costumes, mail checks to Bota Baggers Ski Club, PO Box 772, Pleasanton, CA  94566  Contact: Steve Grevstad skiersteve@aol.com  925-551-8374

  14  Snow*Flakes Annual Auction, 6pm- , Sycamore Club House, taco bar with virgin margaritas

  22  Snowchasers/DSUSA Far West/TASS Indoor Go Kart fundraiser, LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St., Fremont, Contact: Harry Davis harrykaren@juno.com 925-686-3774

  24  Inskiers Open House, 7pm, Chevy's, 979-A Edgewater Blvd, Foster City, membership deals.  Contact: membership@inskiers.com

  25  Monterey Ski & Social Club Prospective New Members Night, 6:30-8pm, Carmel Mission Inn, Carmel, free hors d'oeuvres/beverages for prospective new members.   Contact: Sandra Hill Choudry sanhillcho@msn.com   783-0805

  28  Southbay Ski Club Season Kickoff Party, 12-5pm, Vascona Lake County Park, 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, $10, potluck bbq.  Contact: Steve 831-427-9931

  28  Castro Valley Ski Club Halloween Party, 6pm-, Dan & Pat Green's, 4655 Cope Ct, Pleasanton, $6, best costume prize.  925-846-7250. 

  29-11/11  FWSA Panama Canal Cruise, $1,218-$2,118 +airfare/transfers/gratuities, 13 night cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Serenade of Seas, sail from San Diego with stops in Mexico (Acapulco, Huatulco), Costa Rica (Puntarenas), Panama Canal, Aruba (Oranjestad), Puerto Rico (San Juan), Contact: The Cruise Company  www.fwsacruises.com  800-274-FUNN 

   31  Rusty Bindings Halloween Party, 7:30pm-, Greenery, 1551 Marchbanks Rd, Walnut Creek, $5, appetizers/cash bar/costume contest

November 2006

  1  Castro Valley Ski Club Annual Auction Fund-Raiser, 7pm-, Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant, 3430 Village Dr, Castro Valley. Contact: Dave Silva silvadave@yahoo.com

  4  Icer Air/San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Festival, 10am-9pm, AT&T Park, 801 3rd St, San Francisco, $10 general admission, $24 Snowbomb ticket includes FREE lift ticket to a Lake Tahoe ski resort, $1,000,000 Ski/Snowboard Sale, nationally known skiers/snowboarders including Olympic medalist Danny Kass, bands

  5  Sports Basement Snow Fest party 15% sale, 9am-5pm, 1177 Kern Ave, Sunnyvale, first 200 customers with purchases over $50 get a free Northstar/Sierra at Tahoe lift ticket.  DJ/drinks/snacks.

  8  San Francisco Ski Club Open House, 6:30-8:45 pm, Sinbad's, Pier 2, Embarcadero, membership deals, free hot appetizers, no host beverages.  Contact: Cathy bonjour47@prodigy.net

  9  Sports Basement Snow Fest party 15% sale, 6pm-9pm, 610 Mason St, San Francisco, additional 15% sale, first 200 customers with purchases over $50 get a  free Northstar/Sierra at Tahoe lift ticket.  DJ/drinks/snacks.

  10-12  Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show, San Jose McEnery Convention Center-South Hall, 408 S. Almaden Blvd, San Jose, Fr 3-10/Sa 10-9/Su 10-5, $15 admission includes FREE Super Lift Ticket, $1,000,000 Ski/Snowboard Sale, climbing wall, ice skating rink

  11  Inskiers Pre Race Party, 6:30pm,  see www.inskiers.com for more details.

  12  Snow Drifters Kick-off Party, 1-4 pm, Tied House Brewpub, Mountain View, $5 admission, appetizers/raffle/silent auction/race video.  Contact: Stu Scott stueyjhawk@yahoo.com

  15  Snowchasers Ski Season Kick-Off Party, 7-10pm, Sizzler Steakhouse Banquet Rm, 1353 Willow Pass Rd, Concord

  17  Apres SKOP (Snow-season Kick-Off Party), 6-12pm, Techmart, 5201 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara$25 general entry, cocktails (no host)/dinner/dancing to Joe Sharino Band/Raffle/Silent Auction

  18  BAC Singles League Snowball, 6-12pm, Crown Plaza, 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, $60 by 11/14, $70 after & at door, cocktails/raffle/silent auction/dinner/dancing.  Contact: Karen Halpin 925-313-9462

December 2006

  9-10  Learn to Ski or Board / FWSA - BAC Friends & Family Weekend - only $25/day for lift ticket/lesson/gear rental

  9  BAC Singles League GS Race Clinic - Northstar at Tahoe - $32 - Cancelled due to snow conditions

  10  BAC Singles League Pre-Season Race Dual GS - Northstar at Tahoe $12 - Cancelled due to snow conditions

  16  BAC Open League Race Clinic - Alpine Meadows - $37 - Cancelled due to snow conditions

  17  BAC Open League Race #1 GS - Alpine Meadows - Cancelled due to snow conditions

  17  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $35 lift ticket for Squaw Valley USA.  See www.exined.org/skiing-for-schools for more details.

  23  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Sa, $20 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl  See www.exined.org/skiing-for-schools for more details.

January 2005

  22  BAC Open League Women's Clinic-Northstar, Contact: Linda Indreboe BAC_pub_affairs@yahoo.com

  22  BAC Singles League Race #1 SL - Sugar Bowl

  23  BAC Singles League Race #2 GS - Sugar Bowl

  29  BAC Open League Clinic-Homewood, Contact: Eric Chua echua@cisco.com  510-541-3742

  29-2/5  FWSA Ski Week - Aspen, $785-$1,009 + transportation, Contact: Steve Grevstad travel@skibac.org 925-551-8374 except for Apres - Dee Askew askudee@juno.com, Castro Valley - Tucker Hoffmann tkhoffmann@aol.com or Modesto - Linda Flint Lbflint@bigvalley.net

February 2005

  5-12  Park City *** Winterfest 2005 ***, $975 includes air from Oakland, 7 nights in Park City, 5 lift tickets, plus other benefits, Contact: Norm Azevedo communications@skibac.org 925-944-9816

  5-12  Peninsula Ski Club - Aspen Snowmass, $1180 includes air from San Francisco, 7 nights in Aspen, 5 day lift pass Aspen/Snowmass/Aspen Highlands/Buttermilk, Contact: Bruce Bane bruce7240@aol.com 408-244-6796

  5  BAC Singles League Race #3 SL - Homewood

  6  BAC Singles League Race #4 GS - Alpine Meadows

  12  BAC Open League Race #2 SL - Homewood

  12  BAC Singles League Race #5 SL - Alpine Meadows

  13  BAC Open League Race #3 GS - Alpine Meadows

  13  BAC Singles League Race #6 GS - Homewood

  19-27  FWSA Ski Nagano-Hakuba, Japan, $1,550 includes air from San Francisco or LA, 5 nights in Hakuba, 2 nights in Tokyo, plus other benefits, Contact: Kathy or Tucker Hoffmann fwsatravel@aol.com 510-278-5900

  26  BAC Open League Race #4 SL - Alpine Meadows

  27  BAC Open League Race #5 GS - Sugar Bowl

  4-14  Apres - Ski Italy, $1,099-$1,169 includes air from San Francisco, 7 nights in Cortina, 1 or 2 nights in Venice, plus other benefits, Contact: Dee Askew askudee@juno.com 408-262-8581

  5  BAC Singles League Race #7 SL - Northstar

  5  BAC Singles League Racey Affair Party-Cal Neva Casino

  7-13  BAC Singles League Sun Valley Trip, $915, includes 6 nights in Sun Valley, 5 day lift ticket plus other benefits, Contact Dennis Heffley president@skibac.org 925-825-3262

  12-19  FWSA European Ski Week - St. Moritz, $1,360-$1,450 includes air from San Francisco or LA, 7 nights in St. Moritz, Contact: Kathy or Tucker Hoffmann fwsatravel@aol.com 510-278-5900

  12  BAC Open League Race #6 GS - Alpine Meadows

  13  BAC Open League Race #7 SL - Alpine Meadows

  15  BAC Man & Woman of Year Contest 2005 due 3/15

  18  Far West Pacesetter Trials-Heavenly

  19  FWRA Awards Dinner-Horizon Hotel

  26-3/1  BAC – WHISTLER, $885 includes air from Oakland, 6 nights Whistler, 4 days lift tickets, plus other benefits, Contact: Dave Weiner DanvilleDave@msn.com 925-736-3655

  28 - Bay Area Sportours Ski Club Dinner, El Torito, 1590 Old Bayshore Drive, Burlingame, Mon 6:30pm, Contact: Kurt Schroeder kschroeder@sportours.com

April 2005

  1  NorCal Race Clinic-Alpine Meadows

  2  NorCal Championships SL-Alpine Meadows

  2  BAC Ski for All/Disabled Sports USA fundraiser Alpine Meadows - Benefit Bash in Kings Beach

  2  BAC Open League Awards Dinner - Cal-Neva

  3  NorCal Championships GS-Alpine Meadows

  5  BAC Man & Woman of Year Nominees Dinner/Interviews, 6:30pm, Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant, 3430 Village Drive, Castro Valley 510-538-3290

  9  Far West Championships SL-Heavenly (rescheduled from 3/19)

  10  Far West Championships GS-Heavenly (rescheduled from 3/20)

  10 BAC/Disabled Sports USA (TASS) Indoor Go-Kart fundraiser, LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St., Fremont, Contact: Harry Davis harrykaren@juno.com 925-686-3774

  16-17  FWSA Mammoth Family Ski Trip/Mammoth Ski Club Appreciation Weekend, Contact: Fran Long fancat2002@charter.net 805-238-2244

May 2005

  9  Discount Lift Ticket Return Forms due 5/9

  9  FWSA Western Ski Heritage Contest entry deadline, Win a free 5 day vacation for 2 at Steamboat, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/689540.htm for details.

  9  FWSA Safety Person of Year Contest entry deadline, Win a free 6 day vacation for 2 at Aspen, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/689586.htm for details.

June 2005

  9-12  FWSA Convention - Long Beach, Special 75th Anniversary Celebrations, Westin Long Beach Hotel, 335 East Ocean Blvd, $129/night before 5/15/05 call 800-228-3000 now, say you are with Far West Ski Association, go to www.fwsa.wbees.com/page/page/698570.htm for further registration details, early registration rate $135 by 5/15/05, $160 after 5/15/05, $190 after 6/4/05

  16  Rusty Bindings Bachelor & Bachelorette Auction, Silent Auction & Dance, Sycamore Home Owners Association Club House, 635 Old Orchard Drive, Danville, $10, 6:30 pm cocktails, 7 pm Live Auction, 9 pm Music & Dancing (DJ), Contact: Jim Stewart or Karen Halpin (925)313-9462 or KHalpin_@hotmail.com

July 2005

  23  BAC Leadership BBQ for Club Presidents, BAC Reps & Significant Others; 3pm, BAC provides meat/water/sodas; BYOB and side dish to share; Walt Johnson's house at 5230 Reedley Way, Castro Valley, Contact: Walt Johnson by 7/17 510-881-8201 granite53@aol.com

August 2005

  12  BAC at Oakland Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins/Disabled Sports USA fundraiser, fireworks display night, $22 for regular priced $28 seats infield section 106, game time 7:05 pm, club checks made out to BAC must be received no later than 7/18 by Norm Azevedo, 901 Sousa Dr., Walnut Creek, CA  94597  Contact: Norm Azevedo at nazevedo@sbcglobal.net or 925-944-9816

  18  BAC/DSUSA Brainstorming Meeting for Ski For All and any other fundraising ideas, 7 pm, Pyramid Alehouse Brewery, 1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek  925-946-1520.

  19-21  Bota Baggers Water Ski Trip, Lake Don Pedro, food includes breakfast Sa/Su, lunch & dinner Sa, margarita bar Sa 6pm, BYOB, ice chest.  $80 pp until 7/28, $90 pp until 8/11 Checks payable to Bota Baggers.  Send to: Curtish Fisher, 502 Tannet Court, Pleasanton, CA  94566.  Questions: curtisfisher@earthlink.net or 925-462-8849.

  27  Rusty Bindings Caribbean Getaway Dinner Dance, 6:30 pm doors open/7 pm dinner/8 pm dance, $45 in advance/$55 door, La Vista Grande Room, 9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, RSVP to Owen at owenmurphy30@hotmail.com 

  28  Snowchasers Indoor Go-Kart Racing/Disabled Sports USA fundraiser, LeMans Karting, 45957 Hotchkiss St, Fremont, 11 am B Main, 2 pm A Main, $225 per team by 8/15, Contact: Harry Davis 925-686-3774 harrykaren@juno.com

September 2005

  10  Inskiers Summer Olympics Games Picnic, 10 am - 4 pm, $35 members/$40 guests by 9/1, $40 members/$45 guests 9/2-7, $50 9/8 onward, West Meadow Picnic Area at Huddart Park, 1100 Kings Mountain Road, Woodside, Contact: Singles League Rep.
  12 BAC Club Membership Seminar, how to market your club to new members and what to do when these guests arrive at an event, Englander Sports Pub, 101 Parrot St., San Leandro, CA  7:30 pm.  Please RSVP to Dennis Heffley (BAC President) president@skibac.org with BAC Club Membership Seminar RSVP in the email subject line to let us know whether or not you are planning to attend this event.

  12  BAC Directory Cover Contest 2005, win 2 free lift tickets, submit photo/image/artwork of skier or snowboarder or both to Scott Bowker, BAC Marketing Director at marketing@skibac.org no later than 9/12

  18  Monterey Ski Club Hangin' Ten Beach Party & Luau, 12-5 pm, $35 members/$40 guests, $50 after 9/14 and at door, Pirates Cove at Adventures By the Sea, 285 Figueroa Ave, Monterey, Contact: Donna Brandt miisdjb@aol.com 831-917-6515

  18  FWSA China Adventure Trips, $2,099, 15 days, includes air from San Francisco, 4 day Yangtze River cruise, sightseeing tours in multiple cities plus other benefits, Contact: Kathy or Tucker Hoffmann fwsatravel@aol.com 510-278-5900

  30  San Francisco Ski Club Singles Night at the Ballpark, 5-7 pm pre-game party, 7 pm game party, 10 pm post game party at Jelly's Club, $45, SBC Ballpark, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, Contact: Steve Noetzel noetzel@pacbell.net 415-378-8214 or Risa Meyer sfrisa@aol.com 415-999-6640.

October 2005

  9-16  FWSA Hawaii Cruise, $1,025-$1,669 + air/transfer/gratuities, Contact: Linda Botana at Montrose Travel 800-301-9673 groups@montrosetravel.com

  22  Southbay Ski Club Annual Kickoff Party, BBQ & wine, Byington Winery, 21850 Bear Creek Rd, Los Gatos, Sa 11:30-5, $20 adult/$10 child, RSVP to Marlene Mirasou marlene_m@earthlink.net

  29  Bota Baggers Botafest Halloween Costume Party 50's/60's theme, hors d'oeuvres/dinner/dessert/no host bar, Alamo Women's Center, 1401 Danville Rd, Alamo Sa 7-?, $45 in advance/$55 at door, Contact:  Steve Grevstad skiersteve@aol.com  925-551-8374

November 2005

  5  Inskiers Winter Kick Off Party, buffet dinner/dancing, Sonia J's Clubhouse, 851 Peary Ln, Foster City, Sa 7pm, $5 members/$20 guests

  5-6  San Ramon Ski Swap, San Ramon Valley High School, 140 Love Lane, Danville, $5, Sa 10-4/Su 10-4

  6  Snow Drifters Kick-Off Party, Su 1-4pm, appetizers/raffle prizes/auction items, Tied House Brewery, 954 Villa St, Mountain View, Su, $5, Contact: Stu Scott  stueyjhawk@yahoo.com

  11-13  Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show, San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 408 S. Almaden Blvd, San Jose, Fr 3-10/Sa 10-8/Su 10-5, $15, FREE Super Lift Ticket + Northstar Double Whammy Season Pass sweepstakes with advance online purchase using special promo code BAC69

  12-13  Adventures in Travel Expo - Moscone Convention Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, Sa 10-6/Su 11-5, $10 (33% off $15 regular price with advance online purchase at www.adventureexpo.com/sfpartnersdiscount) 

  12  Singles League Snow Ball, Crown Plaza, 11950 Dublin Canyon Rd, Pleasanton, Sa 6-12, $60 by 11/8 and $70 afterwards, Contact Singles League rep

  18  Apres Ski Kickoff Party (SKOP), live music band Tin Man/dancing/keg beer & snacks/cash bar/door prizes/race team signups, The Lookout, 605 Macara Ave, Sunnyvale, Fr 8-12, $12 advance/$15 door - PayPal available, Contact: Erin Barnett at SKOP@apres.org

  19  Skiing Fitness Clinic with US Olympic Skier Eva Twardokens, Stone Clinic, 3727 Buchanan St, San Francisco, 415-563-3110, free but spaces extremely limited, Sa 10-3, RSVP to Abhi Freyer at info@stoneresearch.org and cc: Scott Bowker (BAC Marketing Director) at marketing@skibac.org by 11/12.  Workout attire suggested.

  19-20  Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show, California Exposition Center, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Hall A, Sacramento, Sa 11-8/Su 11-5, $15, FREE Super Lift Ticket + Northstar Double Whammy Season Pass sweepstakes with advance online purchase using special promo code BAC69

December 2005

  6  Rusty Bindings Membership & Racer Kickoff Party, Greenery Restaurant, 1551 Marchbanks Rd, walnut Creek, Tu 7:30-9:30pm

  7-11  Keystone Nationals presented by Far West Racing Association, Keystone, CO, $395 + air, 4 nights lodging Soda Ridge Condos, 3 day lift, 3 day race program, welcome party, awards banquet dinner, apres ski party.  Contact: Moguls Group Sales groups@moguls.com  800-925-8914

  10  BAC Singles League Race Clinic - Cancelled due to conditions

  10-11  Learn to Ski & Board / FWSA - BAC Friends & Family Weekend - only $20/day for lift ticket/lesson/gear rental

  11  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Squaw Valley.  See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details.

  17  BAC Open League Race Clinic - Northstar, 9-12 or 1-4, $30 clinic + $46 adult ticket, sr & jr ticket also available, Contact Debi Phelps at gofastdebi@yahoo.com 707-324-0595

  18  BAC Open League Race GS - Northstar - Cancelled due to conditions

  18  Skiing For Schools/Boarding For Schools, Su, $20 lift ticket for Sugar Bowl.  See www.exined.org/news-ski_for_schools.htm for more details.

January

 ● 4  BAC Open League Women's Clinic

 ● 24-30  BAC Deal Week at Sports Basement - Save 10% + 10% Donated to Disabled Sports USA

 ● 24-31  FWSA Ski Week Lake Louise, Canada

February

 ● 1 BAC Open League Family Clinic

 ● 28 Singles League Dinner Dance Party-Horizon
 ● 28-3/5 BAC Ski Week Telluride
  

March

 ● 6-13 FWSA Intl Ski Week-Morzine, France

 ● 13 Singles League Racey Affair Party-CalNeva

 ● 15 BAC Man & Woman of Year Contest 2004 due 3/15

 ● 19-21 NorCal Championships

 ● 20 BAC Ski For All/Disabled Sports USA pledge drive fundraiser

 ● 27 BAC Ski For All/Disabled Sports USA Benefit Bash - Kings Beach

April

 ● 2-4 Far West Championships

 ● 3 Far West Awards Dinner-Horizon

 ● 5 Bay Area SportsTours Dinner  

May

 ● 10 Discount Lift Ticket Return Forms due 5/10 

 ● 16 FWSA Western Ski Heritage Contest 2004 due 5/16 win free 5 day vacation for two at Steamboat

 ● 16 BAC/Disabled Sports USA (TASS) Speed Ring Kart fundraiser

 ● 23 FWSA Safety Person of the Year Contest 2004 due 5/23 win free 6 day vacation for two at Aspen

June

 ● 10-13 FWSA 2004 Convention - Reno

July

 ● 2-5 BAC Yosemite 2004

 ● 16 Bota Baggers Waterski Weekend Lake Don Pedro

August

 ● 26-9/7 ASC Adventure 2004 Tour - ski Valle Nevado, Chile; sightsee Machu Picchu, Peru Pedro

 ● 26-9/8 FWSA Scandinavian Explorer Tour

September

 ● 10-19 BAC New Orleans & Caribbean Cruise - Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, Cozumel

 ● 19-26 FWSA Alaska Cruise

  9  San Francisco Ski Club - 12th Annual Wine By The Bay, Golden Gate Club, 135 Fisher Loop, San Francisco, Sa 7-12 pm, $59/$75, Contact: Risa Meyer sfrisa@aol.com 415-885-6417 or club BAC/Singles League rep

  9-10  Adventures in Travel Expo - San Mateo County Expo Center, 2495 South Delaware St, San Mateo, Sa 10-7/Su 11-4, $10 (33% off with BAC coupon code SSF)

  30  Snowchasers Halloween Party, Sycamore Valley Club, 635 Old Orchard Drive, Danville, Sa 7-12 pm, $25 by 10/20, $30 after (+$5 non BAC members), Contact: Loni