Mar 11, 2023

Oakland, CA: Northern California Chapter, Shell Ceremony & Potluck

Mar 11, 2023 10:00AM—3:00PM

St. Augustine Catholic Church: 400 Alcatraz Avenue off of College Avenue in Oakland.

Help us celebrate our pilgrims heading out to the Camino this year at our restarted annual Shell Ceremony & Potluck. We’ll be gathering at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Oakland with special guests to confer scallop shells (symbol of the pilgrimage) to outbound pilgrims as well as recognize departing volunteer hospitaleros. Wondering what to put…

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Mesa, AZ: Valley of the Sun Chapter, Usery Loop Hike

Mar 11, 2023 8:00AM—11:30AM

Meet at Usery Mountain Regional Park NATURE CENTER (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa). Directions: Enter the Usery Mountain Regional Park (3939 E Usery Pass Rd, Mesa) entrance and display your Maricopa County Park Pass or pay $7 fee. Park at the Visitor Center. Call Tom Draggoo 541-954-3628 the day of if you need help or are running late.

This hike hits highlights of the easy trails (well groomed with little elevation gain). Tom will lead us from Lost Sheep, Moon Rock, Blevins, Cats Peak and Chain Fruit trails. Stunning views of the Superstition Mountains, shoulder-high chain fruit cholla cactus and possible deer sightings. This untouched area gives you a sense of what the…

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Central Point, OR: Southern Oregon Chapter, Upper Table Rock Hike

Mar 11, 2023 10:00AM—1:00PM

Upper Table Rock trailhead: From Interstate 5, take Exit #33 at Central Point. Head east on East Pine Street for 1 mile. Turn north (left) on Table Rock Road. Drive 5.3 miles to Modoc Road and turn north (right). The trailhead is located another 1.5 miles on the left.

3.3 mile moderate out and back hike followed by optional lunch at Kriselle Winery. Please RSVP if you will join us at the winery as we need to make reservations. Map to the meeting location

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Online: National Event, Camino 101: Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask

Mar 11, 2023 12:00PM—1:00PM

Zoom

Join us for a talk about all things Camino. As then-novice walkers, Amy Donselar and Allison Venuto will share their experiences of walking various Caminos. We’ll break into small groups to help facilitate discussions. If you’re a new pilgrim, come with your questions. If you’ve walked, please come with your advice! American Pilgrims members received…

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