August 2002

Friday /Saturday, August 2nd / 3rd
RRR: RETURN TO RUSSIAN RIVER

Hot, hot, hot. Hot sun, hot bodies and a hot tub too. Come on board for a great escape weekend of sun, fun, and, well, we’ll let your imagination take it from there. This weekend getaway at the Russian River Resort starts on Friday night with a cocktail hour hosted by the event champion Bill Evans. On Saturday, there will be a mid-day “refresher” and a private dinner by the pool that evening. Cost for members $35.00 and $45.00 for guests. Rooms are being held at the RRR for MAX on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the RRR at (800)-4-1RESORT or (707) 869-0698 for reservations. You are responsible for the cost of your lodging. (Approximate cost for a room is $80 per night.) Be sure to tell the reservationist you are with MAX. If you are willing to share a room, please let the event champions know, or arrange to share with a friend.

Saturday, August 3rd at 10:30 AM
Los Trancos Hike
Admission: FREE!
Champion: Gordon Deegan /  591-8347

See the San Andreas Fault in action! Experience first hand its fantastic power and how it can shape the world in which we live. Join MAXsouth on August 3 for a hike through the Los Trancos Open Space Preserve and surrounding area just west of Palo Alto. Bring your own picnic lunch, plenty of non-alcoholic liquids, and we'll enjoy the great outdoors and wide-open spaces at no charge. Los Trancos is easily accessible from Highways 35 (Skyline Boulevard), 280 or 101. We'll meet at 10:30 in the parking lots of Los Trancos Open Space, have a look at what the San Andreas Fault can do and then take whatever trail pleases us for however long you wish to hike. We'll stop at a picnic lunch spot of your choice. Reserve online or call Gordon to let him know you'll be there. (VENUE: Los Trancos Open Space Preserve, Page Mill Road, Los Altos.

Saturday, August 3rd at 10:15 AM
FIGURE DRAWING CLASS

Gifted artist Les Barnett is graciously sharing his talents and one of his wonderful models for another day of studying and sketching the magnificence of the male form. Instruction will include some still life, perspective, and fundamentals of drawing and sketching, with the majority of time spent on figure sketching the male nude. Instructor Les Barnett has tremendous insight into figure drawing and is willing to share his experience with us as we learn and experiment with this form of drawing. While he wants us to learn from this experience he knows that this can be a fun and casual way to spend time together and enjoy ourselves in a constructive manner. MAX's first session with Les Barnett in February was a resounding success!

Barnett is a graduate of The Cooper Union, New York City. He studied in both the U.S. and Europe and was the creative head of a New York and San Francisco communications firm. He directed the work of artists such as Norman Rockwell and Andy Warhol and has had recent exhibits in New York’s Soho and Chelsea.

Participants can bring their own lunches or order a deli lunch. Admission is $35.00 (Members) / $45.00 (Guests). Reserve online or contact Ken Wrasse at  591-1546 for further information including a list of absolute must-have items for the class. Ken will let you know what supplies to bring, estimated under $10.00. (VENUE: TBA)

Monday, August 5th at 6:00 PM
MAXhonors

Admission (Advance): $20.00 - Members / Guests
Admission (At Door): $30.00 - Members / Guests

Now it’s time to give away some cash! Many of you have been participating and supporting events over the past few years to benefit the MAXfund. We have been reviewing proposals from some very worthwhile organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area and soon will be announcing the recipients. We are also ready to throw a party to distribute the money. Please join us at this wonderful celebration. The Plush Room in the York Hotel has graciously donated their space and will provide a cabaret performance. 2223 will dish out great complimentary appetizers. MAXoutreach will serve complimentary wine. The Plush Room will pour your favorite cocktails at their cash bar. Pay for your spot online now! Limited to the first 100 paid. Proceeds from this event will benefit the MAXfund recipients in 2003. It’s not too late to submit an organization for consideration. Call Doren Martin at  626-1998 for an application or obtain the application form online. (Venue: Plush Room at the York Hotel, 940 Sutter Street, San Francisco)

Saturday-Sunday, August 10th-11th
Whitewater Rafting on the American River

Whitewater Rafting, Sun and Handsome Men! Here's what you get: * A white-water drenched weekend full of warm weather, Class 3 rapids and handsome men! * Dashing gay raft guides and gourmet meals all weekend from our volunteer cooks! * Spend an incredible night under the stars or in a 2-man tent with a new friend as we camp on the river! * Paddle rapids like Satan's Cesspool, Hospital Bar and Recovery Room! From August 10 to 11, we're rafting the South Fork of the American, a Class 3 river great for first time-rafters and seasoned paddlers alike. If you're looking for a warm weather raft trip, this is for you! The $235 member, $260 guest price includes two days of thrilling white-water rafting, lodging Saturday night (we provide all group camping equipment and even sleeping bags if you need them), and all the food while we're on the river (eggs and bacon in the mornings, big sumptuous lunches and fajita dinner Saturday night). Part of the cost of the trip is donated to Healing Waters, a non-profit that organizes and leads affordable sports trips for people with HIV/AIDS. If you want to reserve your spot, signup online or respond to the trip organizer, MAXer Cale Siler.

Saturday, August 10th, 7:45PM
The Ken and Andy Show - New Conservatory Theater

Admission: $21 Members, $31 Guests

The New Conservatory Theater presents this Metaphysical Comedy. Ken and Andy are the two most self-absorbed people on the face of the planet. When all the world's corporations merge into one giant conglomerate, Ken and Andy's chi is stolen by the dark side and used to take over the world. These two epic geniuses are called to be bigger than their narcissism, and save life from the clutches of division. It's Siegfried and Roy meets the Bhagavad-Gita. Reserve your tickets online.

Sunday, August 11th, 2:00PM
Summer Potluck and Wine Tasting

Join the men of MAXeast for their summer potluck and wine tasting. This year’s potluck will have an international theme, so bring an entrée, salad or side dish that represents your family’s background or culture. Or, bring a dish from some exotic land you’ve visited or dreamed about. Stretch your imagination as well as your culinary talents. To enhance the international flavor, MAX will provide a tasting of fine ports and dessert wines from Portugal, courtesy of Graham wines and MAX. These fantastic wines will be paired with a variety of cheeses and desserts especially selected to complement the wines. MAX will also provide wine, beer and other complimentary beverages for your dining and drinking pleasure. So come and enjoy a relaxing summer afternoon sampling the international fare prepared by your fellow MAXers, as well as the fine Graham wines and specialty desserts, all presented in a garden setting at Jim Glanville’s home in Walnut Creek. Make your reservation online right now! Members $15 / Guests $20.

Saturday, August 17th, 12:00 noon
NAPA POOL PARTY

Admission: $20.00 - Members / $ 27.00 - Guests

Dr. Gary Hayes may have left Napa for San Francisco, but he is generously opening up his Napa estate for a pool party you'll not soon forget. Join us in the sunny Napa valley for an afternoon of playful summer fun complete with food, margaritas, and of course scantily clad men. Combined with a black bottom pool, hot tub, and steam shower, what else could you need? Bring your bathing suit and a towel, and leave your inhibitions at home. The party starts at noon! If you need driving directions, here they are.

Sunday, August 18th, 10am - 4pm
MAXdads at Ardenwood Historic Farm

Come meet with the other MAX dads and their kids in a casual family setting. This event is for MAX dads to meet other MAX fathers, MAXdad partners meeting each other and the kids just having a good old-fashioned time! (By the way, if you can't bring your children along we still want to see you there!)

We'll meet at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont. Ardenwood offers an experience like no other; it gives you a taste of farm life like it was 100 years ago. Draft horses still pull wagons, railcars and plows. The grounds are graced by the historic Patterson House, a unique mansion which has been restored to its original elegance. Weekend programs include planting, tending and harvesting of Ardenwood's organic crops, farm chore demonstrations, and hands-on experiences for the whole family. Fresh picked organic vegetables are sold just inside the main gate and the farmyard, mansion and gardens are wheelchair accessible. From 10:30am to 1:30pm stop by the country kitchen for a taste of the past. Discover some fascinating food history. See why cooking outside always makes food taste better and sample a cookie or a biscuit straight from the wood-burning stove. At 3pm help slop the hogs, check the henhouse for eggs, and bring hay to the livestock.

Admission cost is $5.00. Lunch will be picnic style with everyone bringing one item to share. Some food and beverage can be purchased on-site. Registration is required before August 10th so that we know how many picnic tables to reserve and to allow for car-pooling.

Ardenwood Farm is located at 34600 Ardenwood Blvd in Fremont, phone  796-0199. Visit www.ebparks.org/parks/arden.htm where you'll find directions and other information.
 

Saturday, August 24th, 9am-3pm
Seacliff Beach Sun Studs

Note: event has been cancelled

Summer is quickly arriving and we all know what that means! It's time for all you stud muffins (who have been working those abs and buns at the gym) to show off! The MAXsouth boys are hosting a beach party at Seacliff State Beach, on Saturday August 24th starting at 9am. (Hey! Let's see some of the Santa Cruz MAXers at this event!)

It's most likely been a year since we've all ridden the waves, so let us remind you of a few items not to forget. Sunscreen for your tender skin, to protect you against those nasty UV rays, or sun-tan lotion for you bolder ones. Also, bring along some shoe wear, either zories or sandals, and sun glasses to give you that special mysterious look. Last, but not least, a towel to display on (uhhh... lie down on?) to get that California tan that the rest of the nation is so jealous of.

We'll be bbq'g, so bring something to cook and also something to share. Sodas and ice will be provided. (Please note that there are no alcoholic beverages allowed on State Beach property.)

Sign-up is $5 ($10 guest) plus a day-use fee (paid at the park) and a minimum of 10 attendees is required. Directions to the event will be sent upon registration.

August 25th to September 1st
A Trip to Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu! Always wanted to go there but you don’t want to go alone or worry about the planning? Now is your chance! Explore the cobblestone streets of Cuzco, Peru and soak in the mystery and grandeur of the greatest archeological site in the Americas — Machu Picchu. Our gay trip leaders will guide your through this amazing country and make sure every moment is unforgettable and worry free from the instant you step off the plane. The price on this will be $2299 including airfare. Join us for a trip of a lifetime!

The trip includes all food, lodging, and expert instruction by our handsome gay guides. Pretty much everything you need! All physical ability levels are welcomed on these trips, too. Aside from being more fun than you’ve probably had in a long time, this trip benefits a San Francisco-based nonprofit called Healing Waters (www.hwaters.org) which provides outdoor trips for people living with HIV and AIDS. And here’s the best part – for every MAXmember who attends one of the above trips, Healing Waters can afford to send THREE people with HIV on a similar outing. That’s something that you can feel really good about.

Friday, August 30th, 6:00 PM
FIFTHfriday and Eagle Beer Bust

Admission: $20.00 - Members / Guests

MAXoutreach and Freestyle present:
"An Evening of SWIMMERS DISCIPLINE"

A benefit for the Tsunami Swim Team going to the Sydney Gay Games.

A Beer Bust and Live Bands:
* 78 RPMS *
* PSYCHEDELIC WEDDING *
* HIROSHI HASEGAWA'S POONTANG WRANGLERS *

Come and see a leather fashion show courtesy of Image Leather, A Taste of Leather and Mr S Leather.

Win in a raffle! Prizes donated by The Highlands Resort, Gold's Gym, Sweet Inspiration, Nutri-Sport and others.

Hosted by Donna Sachet. Friday, August 30th, The Eagle Tavern, 389 12th Street, SF at 6 PM. $20 donation at the door.

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