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February 2008: San Francisco

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This month at a glance


FRI 1st

Friday night out

Weekend trips and tours:
Play soccer in Balboa park


TUES 5th

Museum of Modern Art 
FREE admission first Tuesday every month

WEDS 6th

Book Sale in the cafe

THURS 7th

St Giles movie night

FRI 8th

Trip to UC Berkeley Campus and Downtown

Weekend trips and tours:
Play soccer in Balboa park


WEDS 13th

San Francisco City Tour in a limousine!!!

THURS 14th

St Giles movie night

FRI 15th

Ice Cream Party in the cafe 
Friday night out

Weekend trips and tours:
Play soccer in Balboa park


MON 18th

President's Day!  
NO CLASSES

TUES 19th

Happy Hour at The Cellar

WEDS 20th

Book Sale in the cafe

THURS 21st

St Giles movie night

FRI 22nd

Alcatraz Tour 
Friday night out

Weekend trips and tours:
Play soccer in Balboa park


TUES 26th

NBA Basketball game 
Golden State Warriors vs. Seattle

THURS 28th

Bowling at Yerba Buena 
St Giles movie night

FRI 29th

Leap Year!!! 
Friday night out

Weekend trips and tours:
play soccer in Balboa park

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Tours & Excursions

Monterey and Carmel

Along the shores of Monterey Bay we'll sightsee on the Monterey Peninsula and Fisherman's Wharf. Lunch is on own at Cannery Row in Monterey. After lunch, we wind along picturesque 17-Mile Drive in the exclusive Del Monte Forest. This road reveals views of Pebble Beach, its world famous golf courses, Seal Rock and the photogenic lone cypress at majestic Cypress Point. Finally we arrive in Carmel, famed for its white sand beaches, elegant shops and the beautifully restored Mission. Tour includes entrance fee into 17-Mile Drive, transportation, professional tour guide, and all taxes.

Las Vegas and Grand Canyon by air

Everyday

Everyone should see Las Vegas at least once. Try your luck at the casinos, watch a show, ride the roller coaster at the New York New York, the gondolas at the Venetian and spend some time at the greatest fountain in the world at the Bellagio. If there is time, you can even sleep! Tour include round trip airfare, accommodations and all taxes. Book early to guarantee the best price.

Wine Country

everyday

One day tour exploring the natural beauty and tasting the best wines of California. First stop, Sonoma valley, for wine tour and tasting with lunch on own in the historic town of Sonoma. After lunch, another tour and tasting in Napa overlooking the Carneros. Tour includes transportation, professional tour guide, winery tour/tasting fees and all taxes.

Hawaii

everyday

Lost yourself in these beautiful islands! Snorkel crystal-clear waters, hike rain forests and climb active volcanoes. Then soak in the sun on some of the best beaches in the world. Aloha! The package includes round trip airfare (LAX/Honolulu), accommodations at your choice of hotel and airport transfers in Honolulu.

L.A., Santa Monica Beach, and Santa Barbara

The complete Los Angeles weekend: Depart Friday morning for the drive to L.A., through the central valley and over the San Gabriel mountains. Afternoon arrival in Hollywood for sightseeing, then a drive along the Sunset Strip to Santa Monica Beach and the 3rd Street Promenade. Following day, there is free time: choose options such as shopping, Disneyland, or Universal Studios! On the third day, you'll visit the historic Olvera Street and Downtown L.A. and then take the Ventura highway for a stop in beautiful Santa Barbara. Lounge on the beach, lunch on Sterns Wharf or shop on State Street, famed for its Spanish Revival architecture. Afternoon departure for the Bay Area. Tour includes transportation, professional tour guide, two nights accommodation at Anaheim Plaza Hotel or Best Western Stovall and all taxes.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park - the jewel of the California Sierra Nevada. Enjoy a two-day visit to this incomparable park! Hike below the gigantic Sequoia trees and stand along the edge of a waterfall overlooking the Yosemite Valley. On the way to Yosemite, travel through the fertile Central Valley and sample the locally produced fruits and nuts. Then the road climbs through the Gold Country, famous for the Gold Rush "49ers," before arriving at Yosemite and the High Sierra. 
Tour includes professional tour guide, transportation, one night accommodation at Cedar Lodge, park entrance fee and all taxes.

Our excursions to other countries are by luxury coach and ferry and the prices include all travel costs, accommodation, breakfast and guided tours. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ALL NECESSARY VISA REQUIREMENTS. Book by Wednesday at the latest.

Try and book day trips by Wednesday or you may find there are no places left. All day trips are by luxury coach and include professional guides and entry into specific places named on the tour.

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Cultural Events

African American History Month

http://usinfo.state.gov/scv/history_geography_and_population/population_and_diversity/african_americans/African_American_History_Month.html

SF Indie Film Festival

February 7th-20th

http://www.sfindie.com/

Valentine's Day

February 14th

President's Day

February 18th

Chinese New Year Celebraton in Chinatown

February 23rd-24th

http://www.sanfranciscochinatown.com/events/chinesenewyearparade.html

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Pubs, Clubs & Parties

Sports


Individual events are subject to change and this should be used as a guide only

 

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