2016 has come fast, hasn’t it? It doesn’t seem like two years since the Centennial Celebration, but it’s time again to plan for the 2016 Former Tronans Picnic. This year the Picnic will be held on October 8th. That’s the second weekend in October. The Searles Lake Gem and Mineral Show will also be at that same time, so be sure to walk through and see some of our local artists and their presentations.
We would appreciate hearing from you whether or not you plan to attend. Let us know how you and your family are doing and be sure to verify your address, phone number and email address (if you have one). Thank you to all who made donations to cover our expenses last time! Please get your response forms in by 30 September at the very latest.
TIME AND PLACE
Our Picnic will be held on Saturday, October 8th beginning at 10:00 AM at the our usual meeting place, the Trona Elementary School (the Round School) on Athol Street.
FOOD
Sack lunches (sandwich, chips, fruit cup, dessert) are available for $8 each. Please include payment with your response as these lunches must be pre-ordered. Beverages will be provided by the club.
The Trona Community Church always sponsors a pancake breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children seven and under. It is a great way to start your morning!
The Trona Elks will have a deep-pit BBQ (beef or pork) Saturday evening from 3 p.m. until gone. If you’re interested, call the Trona Elks and let them know. Food is also available at the Trails Drive-in and at Esparza’s Family Restaurant (old Theater) on Main Street.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
The Searles Lake Gem and Mineral Society will be celebrating their 75th annual Gem-O-Rama on October 8th and 9th. Free Plant Tours by bus at 11, 11:40, 12:20, 1 p.m. and 2:30 on Saturday only. For additional information, please refer to the flier included in this letter.
The museums of the Searles Valley Historical Society – Old Guest House, History House, and the Trona Railway, will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Fire Museum will be open on Saturday only.
LODGING
| Pinnacle Inn | Clarion Inn | Comfort Inn |
| 84368 Trona Road | 901 N. China Lake Blvd. | 507 S. China Lake Blvd |
| Trona, CA 93562 | Ridgecrest, CA 93555 | Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
| (760) 372-5795 | (760) 446-7910 | (760) 375-9731 |
| Hampton Inn & Suites | Spring Hill Suites (Marriott) | Heritage Inn & Suites |
| 104 E. Sydnor Ave. | 113 E. Sydnor Ave | 1050 N. Norma |
| Ridgecrest CA 93555 | Ridgecrest CA 93555 | Ridgecrest CA 93555 |
| (760) 446-1968 | (800) 741-5072 | (800) 843-0693 |
| Best Western China Lake Inn |
| 400 S. China Lake Blvd |
| Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
| 760 371-2300 |
Camping is available at Valley Wells for a nominal fee (only for the weekend).
We’re looking forward to seeing all our friends. Please let us know by returning the enclosed attendance form.
See you at the Picnic!
Nicki (Weidenbenner) Johnson
Enclosures
The Former Tronans Picnic? takes place October 8th, 10AM – 2PM in the Trona Elementary (round) School. All Former Tronans are invited to come and it’s FREE! PDF forms (Info on the Picnic, a RSVP form, and the Gem and Mineral Show, also on the same weekend) can be downloaded here:
2016 Letter Response Form Download
