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Show Southern Califosrala Travel News Citizen, Free Press, Review, May 15, 1996 - Page 15 Wild Animal Park offers Roar & Snore Camping Safari There are few adventures so full program of nature hikes, thrilling as a safari to Africa or close-u- p animal encounters, al Asia. Part of the excitement is the fresco dining, roaring campfires, opportunity to camp in a strange fun activities, and the special wilderness, surrounded by the sounds of the Park at night. Tents, sights and sounds of animals movlamps, meals everything but ing about their habitat at night. sleeping bags and teddy bears same excitement comes are provided in the program packThat available this summer at the San age. Diego Wild Animal Park, with the Willing guests are invited on popular Roar & Snore Camping an "early bird" walk, to a special Safari. spot closed to (and genEach Friday and Saturday erally seen, only briefly, from the night (and select Sundays), from monorail). Their destination is the May 10 through Sept. 28, the Wild native bird marsh (past giraffes Animal Park will offer the unique having breakfast, hundreds of in one of the flamingos and lemurs scampering chance to tent-cam- p world's most special animal preon the East African lagoon island). serves. Campers will bivouac on a The area teems with native bird hilltop overlooking the expanse life, and is one of the most fasciand exotic residents of the specsites on the nating tacular East Africa exhibit. The Park's 2100 acres. adventure will include a Camouflaged blinds are situat foot-traff- ic it one-nig- ht ed at the edge of the marsh to provide a close vantage for observation and photography. Photographic opportunities, after all, represent one of the primary reasons that people go on safari; shutter-bug- s will have ample subject material in the bird marsh, the close-u- p animal encounter, and the fantastic view from camp. The Wild Animal Park offers a special experience to each and every visitor. tours, Photo Caravans and other select events amplify that experience for interested guests. But a night in the Roar & Snore camp represents the ultimate opportuBehind-the-scen- nity. For safety reasons, children under the age of eight are not permitted in the Roar & Snore Camping Safari; children ages eight through 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations are required and will d be accepted on a first-combasis. Prices are $87.50 for adults ($70 for members of the Zoological Society of San Diego), and $67.50 for children ages eight through 11 ($55 for child members). For reservation forms, or further Roar & Snore information, call (619) The Wild Animal Park is located at 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road in Escondido, California. Regular admission prices for the monorail tour, exhibits, shows and attractions are $18.95 for adults and $11.95 for children ages three-11- . Children under three are free. For more information, call first-serve- e, (619) facility. "People tell me they will serve as a volunteer when they aren't as busy, but the people who volunteer aren't those who stay at home with time on their hands, they are people who are active in church work, people who are active in the community, people who are busy now," said Carol Ann Durfey, Volunteer Director. fully. Utah County will join over 600 communities throughout America to hold celebrations of life as part of the ninth annual National Cancer Survivors Day, the world's largest 12 cancer survivor event. Stan Watts, a former basketball coach at Brigham Young University, will be honorary chairman of the Intermountain Health Care sponsored event. The event will go from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the west side of UVRMC with the keynote address at 11 a.m. In addition to Okazaki, oncologist and other cancer specialists will be on hand to help educate about cancer and all the resources the county provides for cancer patients. There will also be information and resource booths, prize drawings, and an evening of fun at the Salt Lake City Buzz baseball game later that night. The event is free, except for the optional baseball which are $5 tickets and tee-shir- ts June 1. Tour hours are 3 to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday. The gardens are located in Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and Pleasant Grove and represent many styles and a wide range of gardening ideas. Included is a xeric garden (planting for areas); ways to use waterfalls, cascades and pools in a garden; unique designs to terrace hillsides; unusual and rare species of trees, shrubs, and flowers; underground and drip irrigation; examples of preserving and incorporating existing gambel oaks into the landscape; and a unique solution to an irrigation ditch problem. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 each by calling the Care Health Utah Central Tickets Foundation at may also be purchased at most local nurseries. Guidebooks, with detailed maps, descriptions and directions to the gardens; and helpful gardening tips and information can be picked up by ticket holders at any garden on the tour. Tickets may also be purchased at any garden, during the event, for 371-760- 0. $12. Herbs and flowers will be sold at four gardens at a cost of 2 for $1 (available for ticket holders only). All proceeds go to help the Care Health Utah Central Foundation build the Regional facilFamily Guest House, a from individuals of use the for ity rural areas who are receiving treat -t with the "Auxilian Award" for having served as an auxiliary member for 20 years. Also recognized were Beth Hall, Maybelle Lowe, Marion Parduhn, Wanda Pulley, Leone Rutledge and Edna Tittensor who s hours in 1995. donated Leola Durrant is auxiliary president; Carol Murdoch, president protem; Marilyn Armitage, secretary; Lucille Wootton, treasurer; Florence Evans, past president; Marion Parduhn, gift shop buyer; Leone Rutledge, snack shop buyer; Beth Hall, flower I kt TV. . - Revisiting the Round Table Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, located near Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, buyer. features valiant knights, elegant horsemanship and an authentic medieval-stylebanquet. As guests feast on their e meal, the gallant knights of the each. Marge Whitman, event chair and UVRMC cancer care coordinator, said this is a wonderful way to celebrate life. "People in our community would be amazed at the resources available to people with cancer," she says. This is a fun way to let everyone know." The incident of cancer affects one in every three people and just a few decades ago, a diagnosis of cancer was almost always tantamount to a death sentence. Today there are over eight million cancer survivors living in the United States alone. National Cancer Survivors Day recognizes d four-cours- castle compete in daring tournament games, jousting matches and sword fights, all held in the indoor arena. Admission is $32.95 for adults and $22.95 for children 12 and under. For more information, call survivors, their supporters, and those professionals dedicated to treatment, research and supportive services. cial events. Typically, they or their family members, need a place to stay that will be economical and close by until they are able to return to their homes. The hospitals have many patients during the year who need this facility, Pence said. Parents of newborns in the Intensive Care Nurseries and children in the Pediatric units will also use the facility. The event is under the direction of a volunteer committee consisting of Florence Beal, John Beal, Linda Campbell, Laurel Cornia, Sharon Sheila Joan Lewis, Grace, McDonald, Joan Moody, Don Nelson, Bronia Nibley, Judy Petrotta, and town located above the shores of the Pacific, halfway between San Diego and Los Angeles along the old Camino Real. Mission San Juan Capistrano is beautiful and old and romantic. You can hear the tolling of its centuries old bells and walk down its time worn paths. Its serenity and peace amid lush gardens and cool fountains, cloistered by old adobe walls, offers visitors seclusion from the sounds and sights of a busy world. Come, visit a time and place where fabled arches, graceful ruins and Moorish fountains reign over beautiful gardens reminiscent of the gardens of Spain. Discover why the legend of the swallows, who return to the Mission each St. Joseph's Day (March 19) has captured the imagination of millions. You'll discover why once the spell has like the been cast, visitors return again and swallows again. The Mission is host year-roun- d to fine art exhibitions, performing arts, concerts under the stars, and cultural programs for our Packages Include: Hotel Accommodations Whitewater River Trip Stage Theater Discount children. The Mission is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except on Thanksgiving, Christmas and afternoon. Good Friday Admission is $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and children. Members free. There is usually no extra charge for exhibitions or special events. For more information call (714) 248-204- 9. two-pers- 4! I AffoedaGCe family Vacations Disneyland 2--3 1110 uu or ou A AO i -- to-u i vi Exlra nights lodging and activities can be added. ,0 availability. Prices do not include lax. subject Night Packages from $199 (All Inclusive) Driveailpns on .nnn CAm JS, M'i'Tl (Across the street from Disneyland Park) The Walt Disney Company Up to 4 People Only $30 Take the Family... on a 3--4 day Baja Cruise! Aerial Tramway Discount rates are per person, based Rates will vary depending on Ml' I San Mission Juan has maintained Capistrano its new world charm. Haic (Zatpet in Southern Cttfifomia Visit Jackson Hole. All IMIMI or Ha$lc lamp Motels Call for additional low fares to other destinations! per night Each additional person $5.00 per night. Rates valid now thru June 30, 1996. July and August $35 per night but only if you mention this ad when making reservations. (Reg. $45 per night). AAA y ' mi Visit Di$nejland.rom staff of the Care Health Utah Foundation works under the direcvolunteer board tion of a led by Gayle K. Judd, Pleasant Grove (chair); C. Scott Smith, Salt Lake City (vice chair); and Earl J. Glade, Jr. Provo (secretary). The Airfare, meals, accomodations, entertaiment! bUU-o- '.' J- Central All Inclusive: mmxmnoa - Lyle Tregaskis. $299 - $399 per person Featuring: S.J it Visit a Place Where "Fast" and "Eddy" Never lefer to Salesmen. Main 3j" Capistrano, the quaint, little 500-plu- ment at American Fork Hospital, Orem Community Hospital, or Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. These patients may be in one of the hospitals, or may be receiving outpatient treatment for several weeks, said Bonnie Pence, Foundation associate director and manager of spe- r There is one historic place in Southern California where visitors gather, only to return again and again. It is the famous old Spanish Mission at San Juan north valley gardens to be featured in benefit Twelve outstanding gardens in northern Utah County will be on display in the Central Utah Health Care Foundation's second annual "Hidden Garden Benefit Tour," on Friday and Saturday, May 31 and if Tourists keep flocking to San Juan Capistrano, too Okazaki to speak at Cancer Survivor Day Chieko Okazaki, first counselor of the general Relief Society of the LDS Church, will be the honored guest and keynote speaker at Utah County's Cancer Survivor Day. The Utah County event - scheduled for Saturday, June 8, at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo - celebrates life and the fact that cancer is treatable and curable in many instances. It also provides the opportunity to share information, build skills, and promote the resources available to help people beat cancer or deal with it success- t: Experience your own safari at the San Diego Wild Animal Park. 234-654- Hospital volunteers are honored for service "The people who volunteer are people that love people and want to give those things you cannot see and cannot say but only feel in your heart." Durfey said 30,000 hours were donated in the hospital during the past year and "we give you a heartfelt thanks for what you bring to the hospital." "It's difficult to put into words our thanks for all you do for the hospital, the service you give," said Lane Pedersen, representing the hospital administration. Dixie Carroll, Vesta Wickwire and Lucille Wootton were honored r- - 738-504- Health News Volunteers who serve at the American Fork Hospital were praised at the 1996 annual volunteerawards recognition banquet for the service they give to patients and staff at the medical , Two heated swimming pools Free ice and laundromat on rated motels Three bedded rooms available Rooms with kitchens available ha$Lc premises Handicapped rooms available dazpet hotel ha$lc Jlanxp hotel 10161030 W. KatellaAve. Anaheim, CA 92802 |