For those planning to join us for the Celebration of Life for Gary, here are a few more details on logistics at Mile Square Park on Saturday, February 18. Please Plan for arrival before 11 am..
A. As you enter the Park on Ward Street, off Edinger, the traffic light there was broken or off this morning. Be prepared to treat that interaction like a four way stop.
B. Be prepared to pay $5 entry fee to the attendant at the kiosk after you enter the Park.
C. Parking Lot H is definitely the best located for entering the Nature Area for the Celebration ceremony. The parking lot runs roughly East and West, and the Nature Area is at the East end of that parking lot. Lots I and G are a short walk from the Nature Area entrance.
D. We will meet before 11 am inside the Nature Area in an open space roughly in the west center of the Nature Area, next to a small lake.
E. The Celebration of Life will begin as close to 11 am as possible, so please be early or on time.
F. After the Celebration gathering, we will gather for a BYO picnic on the grass close to the walk-in entrance to the Nature Area. If you'd like to also share a potluck dish, that is encouraged but optional. We will have some paper plates, plastic cups, cutlery, napkins, and some limited number of beverages to share.
G. We will have at least one to probably several picnic benches and two shade covers. PLEASE BRING FOLDING CHAIRS THAT YOU CAN USE IF YOU'D LIKE DURING THE CELEBRATION AS WELL AS DURING THE PICNIC, AND BLANKETS IF YOU'D LIKE TO SIT ON THE GRASS AT THE PICNIC.
H. If you plan to grill, the barbecues are bare bones and not pre-cleaned. You will of course need to bring your own charcoal and grill tools.
I. Weather is forecast to be cloudy, but not rainy until late that evening.
See you there, I hope!