Smokey Robinson at Stern Grove this Sunday 6/22/14

Post date: Jun 20, 2014 5:24:29 AM

Hi pack -- I hope your family is having a great summer!

This Sunday, June 22, I invite you to join us at Stern Grove to enjoy a free concert by Smokey Robinson. Family & friends are welcome too.

The opening act is at 2pm. Smokey will take the stage sometime after 3pm.

However, it's necessary to arrive at the Grove MUCH earlier if you want a decent spot. Pack a blanket, snacks, and a good book to make a full day of it!

If you'd like to sit together, I suggest you arrive by 9:00AM to lay down a blanket. We'll play games with the kids and take them for a hike while we wait for the music to begin. We'll need a couple of grownups to watch the blankets while we're away so they don't get moved by other guests or removed by Grove staff.

If you can't make it by 9:00AM, I strongly recommend at least one member of your group get there by 10:00AM to get a spot. If you arrive after noon, it's likely that the Grove will be full and you won't be allowed to enter.

Look for us on the far right side as you face the stage, in the flat grassy area.

PARKING

There is abundant free street parking before about 10am, getting progressively worse as people arrive. I like to park on the back side of the grove around Wawona & 23rd and walk down the hill.

A NOTE ABOUT CLOTHING:

Weather at the Grove is unpredictable. It may be hot & sunny or foggy & frigid. Prepare for both. I usually wear shorts, a T-shirt, & a hat, and I bring sweatpants, a jacket, and an extra blanket. Cubs should wear their pack T-shirt. If your son doesn't have a pack T-shirt yet, let me know you're coming and I'll bring him one.

WHAT TO BRING:

picnic blanket

picnic lunch for your family

water (water fountains are available to refill bottles)

snacks to share

clothing for hot or cold day (see note above)

sunscreen

toys, games, books, newspaper, other items to pass the time

small umbrella if you wish (must be stowed when music starts)

low-backed chair if you wish

MORE INFORMATION:

http://www.sterngrove.org/home/concertsevents/2014-season/festival-information/faq/

QUICK FACTS:

Date: Sunday, June 22, 2014

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (concert starts at 2:00 PM)

Location: Stern Grove, Sloat @ 19th Ave., San Francisco. Meet on the bottom right side as you are facing the stage.

Cost: Free

Parking: Free. See note above.

Attire: Pack T-shirt. Dress for brutal sun or frigid fog. See note above.

Bring: picnic blanket, lunch for your family, water. See note above.

Requirements fulfilled: Tiger 5g, Wolf 10f, Bear 12c & d, Music academic pin #6

Contact on day of activity: Mike Conte, cell 415-316-3100