Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Impact Beach Camp! Sign Up Today! Sept 5-7

Sign Up to Camp with Impact at Manresa State Beach:

Impact is going CAMPING! That’s right - for this year’s trip we’ve reserved several sites at Manresa State Beach. Just south of Santa Cruz and Aptos along Highway 1, Manresa State Beach features a beautiful expanse of sea and sand, with surf fishing, surfing, and recreation.

We’ve booked the weekend of September 5 – 7, and have approximately 60 spots available. Cost for the weekend will be $45 and includes three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. We’ll also be organizing several group activities and times of sharing around the campfire that you won’t want to miss.

Shower and bathroom facilities are available on the camping grounds. A detailed list on what to bring will be available when Impact resumes in August. For now, if you have a tent, camping stove or ice chest, or are willing to drive please email Pat at pat@ballooncreations.com. Each campsite has a limit of two cars so it will be essential to organize carpools.

To sign up and secure your spot click here or visit the MPPC website at http://www.mppc.org/, scroll down in the middle section to “Event Registration” and select “Impact Retreat 2008” from the choices. See you at the beach!

Monday, July 28, 2008

Capitola Crazy! This Friday, August 1st

You and your friends are invited to go to Capitola this Friday night. We'll have dinner at El Toro Bravo, do a brief walk around the streets and RR trail, play some games at Mr. Toots and visit one of the beaches if it isn't too cold.

When? Leave Christian's House at 6:00 PM this Friday, August 1st

Where? Going to Capitola (Just south of Santa Cruz)

Bring? Warm stuff and a game

Christian's Address:
1134 Glenn Ave.
San Jose, CA 95125
(408) 431-4282

Impact Beach Camp! Sign Up Today! Sept 5-7

Sign Up to Camp with Impact at Manresa State Beach:

Impact is going CAMPING! That’s right - for this year’s trip we’ve reserved several sites at Manresa State Beach. Just south of Santa Cruz and Aptos along Highway 1, Manresa State Beach features a beautiful expanse of sea and sand, with surf fishing, surfing, and recreation.

We’ve booked the weekend of September 5 – 7, and have approximately 60 spots available. Cost for the weekend will be $45 and includes three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday. We’ll also be organizing several group activities and times of sharing around the campfire that you won’t want to miss.

Shower and bathroom facilities are available on the camping grounds. A detailed list on what to bring will be available when Impact resumes in August. For now, if you have a tent, camping stove or ice chest, or are willing to drive please email Pat at pat@ballooncreations.com. Each campsite has a limit of two cars so it will be essential to organize carpools.

To sign up and secure your spot click here or visit the MPPC website at http://www.mppc.org/, scroll down in the middle section to “Event Registration” and select “Impact Retreat 2008” from the choices. See you at the beach!

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Homeless Outreach - July 26th

You are invited to participate in the next homeless outreach with Grant Kim. We will meet at Page Mill Road at 5:30 and together travel up to Haight Street in San Francisco.

For this outreach we'll participate in an outdoor worship event and hand out food and clothing. If you'd like to donate new socks or a sleeping bag that would be great!

When? Saturday July 26th at 5:30 pm.

WHERE? NOTE!! Meet at the commuter parking lot at the intersection of 280 and Page Mill Rd. in Palo Alto. The parking lot is right next to 280. If coming from the south, exit at Page Mill Rd. and turn left. Go under the bridge: parking lot is on your left.

We will drive as a group to Haight Street in San Francisco.

Questions: Call Grant Kim 650-520-0879.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Seabright Beach Trip - July 4th

You and your friends are invited to come spend the afternoon and/or evening with us this July 4th at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz. By day you can play volleyball, swim, build a sand castle, read a book, or even take a nap. After dark we'll have a bonfire, make smores, sing Kum Ba Yah, and judge if Rich's fireworks show is more impressive than the other groups on the beach. Bring warm clothes for the evening, since it will get cold!

We will be teaming up with some friends from WestGate Church in San Jose. There will be swarms of people at Seabright for this holiday Friday, so try to arrive as early as possible in the morning or afternoon to help us stake out our spot. Look for us to the right of lifeguard station #2. Pat will send out the GPS coordinates later.

If you arrive and can't find anyone, call:

* Paul @ 408-568-1217
* Christl at 650-269-3140

What to bring:
* Towel / blanket
* Sunglasses / sunblock / beach umbrella
* Swim clothes
* Your favorite beach toy(s) - Frisbee, kite, paddle ball, volleyball, soccer ball, sand castle tools
* Warm clothes (for evening) - Forecast high is 72, low is 53
* Your lunch / dinner - Walk to nearby Taqueria or bring something to throw on BBQ grill
* Snack / drink to share (optional)
* Fireworks (optional)

Google map of Seabright Beach:
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1508+E+Cliff+Dr,+Santa+Cruz,+CA&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=58.555544,114.257813&ie=UTF8&ll=36.965358,-122.008109&spn=0.014642,0.027895&z=15

Previews of the scene at Seabright on July 4th:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxZ0zLduNpA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4vUyz5WRhs

Legal Disclaimer: Neither Impact nor MPPC will be held responsible for anyone spontaneously combusting or otherwise catching fire in the July 4th revelry!