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Quito Events and Club ServicesEVENTS...THURSDAY NIGHT EVENTS...Most presentations are free for members, and $3 for non-members. Pilsener is available for sale at all of our evening events.THURSDAY JULY 24, OVERSEAS VOTE FOUNDATION PRESENTATION Tim Henkels of The Overseas Vote Foundation (a non-partison, non-profit organization that promotes voting among US citizens living abroad) will present the truth about voting in US elections from other countries. Know your rights and make sure your vote counts in November! 6 pm at SAE. ALL WELCOME, Free event THURSDAY JULY 31, PRESENTATION: HOW TO SUPPORT ECUADORIAN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS ONCE YOU GET HOME Daniel Denvir will present about the work of the Ecuador Solidarity Network, an organization of people in the US and Canada who work to support social movements in Ecuador. Find out how you can get involved. 6 pm at SAE. Members: free, non-members: $3 THURSDAY AUGUST 7, PRESENTATION: VOLUNTEERING IN THE CLOUDFOREST Junín is located in the sub-tropical cloud forest (1400 m) of one of the ten most biodiverse regions of the world, the Andean Chocó bioregion, home to the Cock of the Rock, Andean Toucan, Spectacled Bear, Puma, Kinkajou, and a diversity of orchids. Since 1997 Junín has gained attention worldwide for its struggle to protect its community and biodiversity against the threat of transnational copper mining projects. The community ecotourism project was developed in Junín as an economic alternative to mining for the local people. Junín offers a variety of attractions, including: Day-long and shorter hikes to primary community forests, beautiful waterfalls, and the old drill sites from the mining exploration phase. Talks with community leaders about history of the anti-mining struggle. Visits to organic coffee farms, a cane-sugar alcohol distillery, and community-protected watersheds. Baths in gorgeous natural swimming pools and rivers. Volunteers can get involved in many ways from teaching English or computer skills to working on organic farms. Opportunities for research abound in Environmental Jusitce, Ornithology, Entomology, Forest-Ecology, Sustainable Agriculture, and Archeology… 6 pm at SAE. Members: free, non-members: $3 WEEKEND ACTIVITIESFRIDAY JULY 18: SECOND MONTHLY SAE QUITO DRINKS NIGHT! June's drinks night was so successful we just have to make it a monthly event. Our "backpacker cocktail party" will still feature good drinks and great company at the SAE Quito clubhouse. But this time: -Open beer & punch bar from 8-10....$4 -After 10, large Pilseners...$1.50 -After 10, cup of punch...$1 -All night, glass of wine....$2 (You can choose to pay $4 at the door for the open bar OR buy $2 glasses of wine all night...or both.) SATURDAY JULY 26: WHITE WATER RAFTING Let us organize the details AND save you money on the rafting experience of a lifetime. Once again, SAE is partnering with Barefoot Expeditions to provide a discounted day of white water rafting on the Toachi River with expert guides (who also happen to be internationally ranked rafting competitors!). Meet at SAE at 7:00 am, return in the evening. Cost: Members $55, Non-members: $60 REGULAR SAE CLUB HAPPENINGSMonday night yoga has been temporarily suspended due to the loss of our beloved teacher. If you are interested in teaching, please let us know! PUB QUIZ!! 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. NEXT QUIZ: Wednesday, May 21, 7:30pm Test your trivia knowledge, at the Reina Victoria Pub. WIN PRIZES! Only $2 per person Reina Victoria y Roca, Quito SERVICES...Are You A Blogger?
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