Sauvie Island Nude Beach and Parking Lot clean-up at Collins Beach AANR-NW
https://www.solveoregon.org/partner-portal/volunteer-opportunity-details/a0N1I000009r3iYUAQ Sign-up on line
Sauvie Island Nude Beach and Parking Lot clean-up at Collins Beach AANR-NW | Wednesday, July 28th - Sauvie Island-Collins Beach - clean-up at 1 PM. - Please be aware this is a clothing-optional beach. We will concentrate our efforts on the gravel road parking area and litter sweeps of the beach area.
Meet on the beach near the third beach opening. Those cleaning the parking area must remain clothed.
Restrooms are close and located in the parking area. A parking pass is usually required and can be purchased at the store or deli after crossing the bridge to the island. Contact publiclands@aanr-nw.org for an e-mailed Collins beach parking pass or further details on these events.
Be sure to bring gardening work gloves (if you have them), a hat, sunscreen, and water bottle. The temperature is predicted to be in the mid-80's later in the day.
Meet at the third beach trail opening after leaving paved road on Reeder road.
A hot dog roast is planned for immediately after the event!
Rooster Rock Nude Beach Litter Clean-up and Invasive Species Eradication
https://www.solveoregon.org/opportunity/a0C1I00000QFq4ZUAT Sign-up online
Thursday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. at Rooster Rock State Park.
This is a clothing optional event, if you are cleaning in the nude area. It is highly suggested that you wear foot coverings and sun screen. Hats are also recommended if it is very bright. Bring work gloves if you have them.
All tools and clean-up bags will be furnished. We will be working with the Rooster Rock park staff. The Park Ranger Supervisor will have a list of projects that includes light to heavy work.
Volunteers do not have to pay the day use fee. Tell the person in the registration booth that you are there for the clean-up. When registering, you may receive a card to put in your window. Meet at the east end of the parking lot near the restrooms.
The clean-up should not last longer than 1 PM.
The temperature may vary. Dress (or undress) accordingly. Please do not leave any items visible in your car. The only restrooms accessible from the nude beach are located near the parking area. The Columbia Gorge Express bus will not reach Rooster Rock in time for this clean-up.
A hot dog roast is planned for immediately after the event!
2021 Annual AANR-NW Photography Contest
Over fifty beautiful photographs were submitted to the 2021 AANR-NW Photography Contest. During the 2021 AANR-NW Convention at the Willamettans, the conventioneers picked their favorites, and the winners are:
Grand Prize - $150 – Stan Weber - Beholding Nature’s Glory
Out in Nature $75 – Jerry C – Feeling Free
Out in Nature $75 - Stan Weber – Serenity by the Stream
Nude, but not Nude - $75 Steve M – A Walk on the Beach
At the Club - $75 – Stan Weber - Cool in the Pool
A gallery of all submitted photos can be found at
https://www.aanr-nw.org/photography-contest-2021/
Submissions are already being accepted for next year's contest. Rules, entry form, and gallery of submissions can be found at
https://www.aanr-nw.org/2022-photography-contest/
Northwest Calendar
These events are based on the best information available from the clubs now. With Covid conditions changing and states reopening, club openings and events may change. Please check club websites or contact clubs for details and updates. A club list with website links is at the end of the email.
July 24 Christmas party w/ gingerbread decorating, turkey dinner & gift exchange,
Sun Meadow Resort
July 24 Volleyball Tournament
Bare Mountain Retreat
July 24 Ron's Ribs
Bare Mountain Retreat
July 25 Chili cook off,
Sun Meadow Resort
July 25 Molky game
Bare Mountain Retreat
July 28
Sauvie Island - Collins Beach Cleanup
July 29
Rooster Rock Beach Cleanup
July 30-Aug 1 Rustic Days,
Lake Bronson Club
July 31 Annual BBQ, pool, music, dancing, camping at the Daly’s,
Squaw Mountain Ranch
July 31 New Year’s Eve party, 9 square & bocce tournaments, DJ dance,
Sun Meadow Resort
August
Aug 1 New Year’s Day ping pong tournament on the patio
Sun Meadow Resort
Aug 1 Clothing Optional Blueberry Picking, Terra Fluvia Blueberry Farm,
Wandering Bare,
Columbia River Sun Club
Aug 3 Women in Nude Recreation party,
Sun Meadow Resort
Aug 7 Trail of the Coeur d'Alene Bike ride,
Sun Meadow Resort
Aug 8 Molky Game
Bare Mountain Retreat
Aug 9-14
AANR Convention at Star Ranch in Texas
Aug 13-15 Hiking and Camping at Sun Meadow,
Columbia River Sun Club
Aug 14 Parrot Head Costume Party
Bare Mountain Retreat
Aug 14 Potluck and Karaoke night,
Lake Bronson Club
Aug 14 Member & board meetings,
Mountaindale Sun Resort
Aug 15 Work Party,
Squaw Mountain Ranch
Aug 14 Meeting
Rogue SunCatchers
Aug 14 Guest chef for lunch & dinner,
Sun Meadow Resort
Aug 15 Board meeting and general assembly meeting,
Squaw Mountain Ranch
Aug 15 Guest chef for lunch,
Sun Meadow Resort
Aug 19-22 Music festival, 8 bands,
Squaw Mountain Ranch
Aug 20 Cheers Chocolate in Cheese
Bare Mountain Retreat
Aug 21 40th Bare Mountain Anniversary
Bare Mountain Retreat
Aug 21 DJ dance,
Sun Meadow Resort
Aug 22 Board Meeting
Tiger Mountain Park
Aug 22 Membership Meeting
Tiger Mountain Park
Aug 28 Meeting in Canby, with potluck meal & garage sale,
Sun Rovers
Aug 28 Valentine’s Day dinner & dance
Sun Meadow Resort
Aug 28 Casino night and auction
Bare Mountain Retreat
Aug 28 Nudestock
Tiger Mountain Park
Aug 29 Backpacking to Grizzly Lake in the Trinity Alps, CA,
Siskiyou Hiking Bares
Aug 29 Bike ride on the Hiawatha Trail,
Sun Meadow Resort
WEEKLY EVENTS
Every Wednesday
Card games at 7PM,
Sun Meadow Resort
Every Friday
Movie night, pending reopening,
Squaw Mountain Ranch
Dinner at 6:30, Movie on the big screen, 8PM,
Sun Meadow Resort
Every Saturday
Potluck patio party at 6:30, dinner at 6:30, check website for other activities,
Sun Meadow Resort
Every Sunday
Potluck dinner at 6:30,
Sun Meadow Resort
Daily
Hand and Foot Card Game at 1:30,
Sun Meadow Resort
If you are not yet an AANR member, there are two ways to join AANR. If you belong to a club, talk to your membership chair about joining AANR. If not, go to https://www.aanr.com/member-benefits/join-renew to become a member. Your membership matters.
Northwest Clubs - Websites
Bare Mountain Retreat (Destination Club), Boise, ID
Columbia River Sun Club (Event Club), Ephrata. WA
Club 33 Naked (Destination Club), Montana, an hour from Billings
Hidden Springs (Event Club), Portland, OR
Kaniksu Ranch (Destination Club), Loon Lake, WA
Lake Bronson Club (Destination Club), Sultan, WA
Mountaindale Sun Resort (Destination Club), North Plains, OR
Rogue SunCatchers (Event Club), Medford, OR
Siskiyou Hiking Bares (Event Club), Ashland, OR
Squaw Mountain Ranch (Destination Club), Estacada, OR
Sun Lovers under Gray Skies (Event Club), Seattle, WA
Sun Meadow Resort (Destination Club), Worley, ID
Sun Rovers (Event Club), Portland, OR
Tiger Mountain Park (Destination Club), Issaquah, WA
Tiny Houses, (Event Club), Oakland, OR
Wandering Bare (Event Club), Salem, OR
Willamettans (Destination Club), Marcola, OR
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