Jazz Age Picnic at Will Rogers State Historic Park

Activist Picnicking

I would like to invite all of you to join us in a gesture to show our support for our state historic parks.

On Sunday, August 9th, from Noon to 4 PM, we will have a Jazz Age Picnic Day at Will Rogers State Historic Park. You are encouraged to wear clothing appropriate to the 1920s & 30s, bring a picnic and enjoy a pleasant afternoon at the park--while at the same time demonstrating your support.

We are hoping for a good turn out, and will be inviting the media to come and get nice pictures of us all dressed up and speaking up for State Parks. There are no specifically planned activities, but those of you who have portable unamplified musical instruments, or other period activities to amuse yourselves and your friends, feel free to bring them (no baseball please, due to windows).

Of course, at this point, we are not entirely sure what our message will be. At this moment, the fate of the parks is still up in the air and the legislators and governor aren't even talking to each other. However, something should be settled in a month, and we will know whether we will be protesting, supporting or celebrating.

Note: we are not part of a group. We are each individual citizens visiting a park. This avoids the need for permits, insurance etc. It also means that we will have to pay all fees and obey all regular restrictions.

Costume 1920s-30s
Polo will be played from 10 AM to 1 PM
No shade flies or tents
Parking fees of $8 per car apply

http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=626

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