UPDATE: Las Vegas 60th Birthday Bash
October 21, 2011

The SCHS Class of '69 Vegas 60th birthday reunion party is almost here! Time to start planning for it if you haven't already.
AIRLINE TIP
For those of you who are cost-conscious, please note that Soutwest Airlines is currently having a sale on flights booked online out of Oakland and Los Angeles at $59 each way. If you want to grab those rates, better hurry!
http://www.southwest.com/
HOTEL
Ellen has made arrangements for rooms at the Monte Carlo Hotel Reminder! If you haven't booked your room at the Monte Carlo by September 20th using the Group Code below, rates will go up!
Our negotiated rate is:
THURS: 10/20 $60
FRI & SAT: 10/21-22 $130.
We have rooms blocked at these rates under Group Code XSCHS. Please call 800/311-8999, using option 2 when booking your room. To get this rate, you must book by September 20th. It's convention season and the rooms will be released after this date and rates will increase to:
If you do not sign up by 9/20, the rate will be:
THURS: 10/20 $80
FRI & SAT: 10/21-22 $190.
If you'd like to attend this event, but can't afford those rates, there are other nearby hotels offering significantly lower rates. Check this link for other nearby hotels, ratings, and rates:
For example:
Travel Lodge: $60/night if you stay for 3 nights
http://www.vegas.com/resorts/travelodge/
New York, New York: $52/night for a minimum 2 night stay
http://www.vegas.com/resorts/nyny/
Check this link for other nearby hotels, ratings, and rates:
http://www.vegas.com/lounge/map.html
EVENT SCHEDULING
FRIDAY Morning:
Golf Tournament. Rhodes Ranch with tee times starting at 9:00 a.m. $116 includes cart and range balls. Locals with Nevada driver's license get great rate of $65. $30 club rental fee and should be reserved through John Trapani. Golfers will be shuttled from the Monte Carlo to the course for $16 round trip, per person and you should also let John know if you want to reserve space. We have tee times for 16 players. We have extended the payment due date to October 1st. Payment made to SCHS Class of 1969, and sent to Lori Lovelace, 1816 Greenwood Ave., San Carlos, CA 94070
Questions? Contact John Trapani at 831/261-7645 or email: jetrapani@yahoo.com
FRIDAY Night:
5:00-7:30 pm. No-host cocktails & appetizers. Location and details will be emailed to those who have committed to the Saturday night birthday party. Feel free to book tickets to a show after the party!
SATURDAY:
Enjoy a spa day or visiting local attractions during the day. See the list of suggested activities below.
SATURDAY BIRTHDAY BASH:
7:00 p.m. We have booked a private room at Pampas Churrascaria (www.pampausa.com) located in the Miracle Mile:
3663 Las Vegas Blvd. 702/737-4748
We have a special treat in store for our classmates! Of course, IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY :-)
Dinner is Brazilian-style (very fun presentation) and includes: salad bar, 11 different meats, side dishes, dessert, soft drinks, tax and gratuity. No-host bar.
COST/PAYMENT: $50 per person, all inclusive. Your payment must be received by October 1st. Send your check made payable to:
SCHS Class of 1969 to Lori Lovelace, 1816 Greenwood Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070. If you have payment questions, please contact Lori at: 650/593-2311.
Sorry, no refunds after October 10th.
Dress: It's Las Vegas so, anything goes. Tommy Bahama to Dolce and Gabbana. Be fun, be funky, be festive because it's a party! Whoo-hoo!
Please contact Ellen if you have any questions about the party, who will be attending, and etc.- (510)301-5200 or email: arealgem@comcast.net
SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES
What do do while in Las Vegas? There are a surprising number of activities (many of them free) that you can engage in. For those of you who would like to explore activities other than golf while in Vegas, Classmate Louise Marie Portal, a local resident of Las Vegas, knows the ins and outs for some great deals and alternative activities to the typical strip scene. She invites all classmates to contact her directly for advice and info. offering her knowledge of Las Vegas and anything she can do to help you plan or enhance your visit.
Contact info for Louise Marie:
(702) 326-0297 mobile
louisemarieandco@hotmail.com
Thursday-Friday: if you don't plan to go golfing, there are a number of activities, many of them no further than 30-40 minutes from the strip!
DISCOUNTS, FREEBIES, COUPONS, and DEALS
Here are some suggested sites offering a variety of discounts, freebies, and other deals
http://off2vegas.com/freestuff.html
http://www.vegascoupons.com/top-vegas-coupons.html
http://www.orbitz.com/blog/2009/01/las-vegas-vacation-top-10-free-activities/
http://vegas4locals.com/free.html
FREE ACTIVITIES
If you like to go hiking, you can go visit Mt. Charleston, then enjoy a nice lunch at the Mt.
Charleston Lodge. R & R back at your hotel, then meet up at the planned classmates cocktail party.
http://mtcharlestonlodge.com/#/mtcharlestonlodge/
PAID ACTIVITIES
Take a look on the internet for discount tour and package sites like LAS VEGAS ATTRACTIONS
http://www.visitlasvegas.com/activities/attractions/ and the "154 thing to do in Las Vegas" at http://www.viator.com/las-vegas-tours/d684-ttd?pref=02&aid=g3320
Here is a sample of what you'll find there:
SkyDive (tandem)
http://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Las-Vegas-Tandem-Skydiving/d684-3461TANDEM
ATV Excursion in the desert
http://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/ATV-Off-Road-Desert-Adventure/d684-3017ATV
Red Rock Canyon Tour
http://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Red-Rock-Canyon-Tour/d684-3153REDROCK
Doors off Vegas strip Helicopter tour (night)
http://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Doors-Off-Helicopter-Tour-of-the-Las-Vegas-Strip/d684-5346STRIP
Fixed wing air tour of the Vegas strip, Hoover dam, and Grand Canyon
http://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Grand-Canyon-West-Rim-Deluxe-Air-Only-Tour/d684-3511_A0003
Blue Man Group performance at the Venetian
http://www.viator.com/tours/Las-Vegas/Blue-Man-Group-at-the-Venetian-Las-Vegas/d684-3634LASBLU
shop and compare pricing here:
http://shop.vegas.com/shows/showtimes2.jsp?product_id=91&start=201110&seats=2#select_tickets