Tuesday, March 11 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Knitty Knotty Group 125 McGivern Way If you are interested in any of the fiber arts from around the world - we are too.  We spin, dye, knit, crochet, sew and felt according to who shows up.  We have some extra materials but always welcome donations that will go to our charity projects. If you have talent in other areas of the fiber arts, or just want to try something new, we would love to have you come.  Call Shirin at 427-3787.

Wednesday, March 12 7:30pm: RBDA Meeting Bonny Doon School Multi-Purpose Room Understand the CDFA Plan for Aerial Spraying of Pesticides in Bonny Doon 2008 In the Fall of 2007 the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began a program of aerial spraying of pesticides to eradicate the Light Brown Apple Moth in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties of which Bonny Doon was exempt. The CDFA eradication program of aerial spraying pesticides repeatedly at least three times (up to nine times) a year for a minimum of 3-4 years is coming to Bonny Doon as soon as June 2008.  Come to a RBDA meeting to get informed and understand the complexity of this issue. For more information see: www.bonnydoon.got.net www.lbamspray.com www.stopthespray.org See The Highlander for other stories of interest. Read The Highlander on-line by clicking on the Connections menu item and then on the Rural Bonny Doon Association link.

Wednesday, March 19 2:00 pm: The Bonny Doon Gardeners For information, call Georgia Randle at 426-0110.

Saturday, March 22 11:00 am Ecological Reserve Volunteer Day Meet by the old Firehouse on Martin Road We will be continuing the fence repair.  Please bring gloves, food, and water.  Just three hours or so of your time can make a difference. Spring Nature Walks.  Val Haley will lead three walks that focus on the rare plants, ecology, and geology of the Reserve.  The Saturday walks will be held April 19, May 3, and May 17.  Sign up early, as there is a maximum of 15 people per walk.  To reserve your spot, call Val at 425- 0687, or send an email to vegnet@cruzio.com.  We will meet at 11:00 am at the parking lot next to the old firehouse on Martin Road.  Bring hiking shoes, water and a lunch. The walks usually last about 2.5 hours. Nature Note.  French Broom (Genista monspessulana) is an invasive, non-native shrub.  French broom is starting to bloom now with sprays of yellow flowers, so it is easy to see.  Spring is a great time to remove broom plants, while the soil is wet and the plants are easy to pull by hand, and before they seed. If you would like to learn more about the Reserve or volunteer in any way, call Val at 425-1587.

Tuesday, March 25 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Knitty Knotty Group 125 McGivern Way If you are interested in any of the fiber arts from around the world - we are too.  We spin, dye, knit, crochet, sew and felt according to who shows up.  We have some extra materials but always welcome donations that will go to our charity projects. If you have talent in other areas of the fiber arts, or just want to try something new, we would love to have you come.  Call Shirin at 427-3787.

Thursday, March 27 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: The Ladies of Bonny Doon The club meets the fourth Thursday of most months and is open to all ladies of Bonny Doon.  It is a social and philanthropic group founded in 1942.  For information call President Phyllis Green at 429- 8605 or Joyce Reif at 423-8910.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
	Bosch Baha'i Conference Center, 500 Comstock Lane, 423-3387 Please see the Battle Mountain News or call for the schedule of events.
ATTENTION MOUNTAIN BIKERS Dirt, dirt, and more dirt!  Yes, that's my mantra when it comes to bicycling.  Come join us for the best mountain biking to be had here in Bonny Doon.  Weekdays around 8 am and Sundays 10:30 - 11 am. Call Buel, 426-3067.
	Memories of the Mountain The Ladies of Bonny Doon This wonderful book is still available.  A "must have" for new and old Dooner's alike.  The Ladies of Bonny Doon Club produced this book in 2004.  Many Bonny Dooners contributed stories, pictures, and editing skills. Order your book online at authorhouse.com or call 800-839-8640.  $20.50 plus postage.