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Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Rivers Rock! River Float & Music Fest

RIVERS ROCK! UPDATE

Dinner & Music Fest on rain or shine
Dress for the weather, the barn doors will be open


The Dawson bridge is out-of-service. If coming from the S, W or E and, avoid traveling through Dawson. See www.farmhouse.life for detours through Perry and Cooper."

RSVP for music-only by Friday 9/10

Rivers Rock! River Float & Music Fest
Sat Sept 11
11 am Paddle Trip
5 pm Dinner & Music Fest

Get outside & play!
North Raccoon River - Greene County IA
A River Celebration
Hosted by Iowa Rivers Revival
11 am Paddle Trip**
@ North Raccoon River
Greene County IA
Start at Henderson Park Access (on Hwy 4 south of Jefferson)
End at Squirrel Hollow Access (west of Rippey; 8 miles ~ 4 hr float)
http://www.iowadnr.gov/riverprograms/files/map_raccoon.pdf

Bring your own canoe & gear (including life jacket) and float with Iowa Rivers Revival.
RSVP to BRING YOUR OWN CANOE (no charge to participate) to 515.277.1763 or RBFortney@midamerican.com prior to 9/11/10. Car shuttle starts at 11 am at put-in at Henderson Park.

Canoe Rentals available from Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce – RSVP to 515.386.2155 to RENT A CANOE

Note: The Paddle Trip may be canceled due to river or weather conditions. Please provide your contact info with your paddle RSVP above. Reminder: Bring your own water, rain jacket, lunch/snacks, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and anything else you may need to be comfortable on the river. Canoeing & kayaking are potentially life threatening sports. Participants on trips promoted by Iowa Rivers Revival will accept responsibility & liability for their own preparedness & safety.


Jon Stravers and Big Blue Sky
www.bigblueskyproject.com
Dinner & Music Fest
@ Big White Barn - Farmhouse Life
2244 U Avenue Rippey IA 50235
directions www.farmhouselife.com

5-7 pm Dinner
Reserve a catered meal OR Bring your own picnic.

7-9 pm Live River Music
by Jon Stravers and Big Blue Sky
Their musical style includes the influence of folk, bluegrass, blues and reggae. Through their art they seek a closer connection to the planet, and indeed their musical writing comes from the inspiration of wild places and a celebration of our natural heritage and the natural rhythms of life.

"This music is a sanctuary of soul-thought and deep affection for the earth..." Denny Garcia, Midwest Music Makers Radio program, KGRR Dubuque IA
Admission
meal & music – reserve a catered meal & listen to music: $25/adult, $10/children 12 & under

music-only – bring your own picnic & listen to music: $15/adult, FREE for children 12 & under

Bring your own lawn chair. No pets, please.

Dinner & Music Fest is on RAIN or SHINE!
RSVP* for Dinner & Music Fest to riversrockfest@gmail.com by Sept 4 *Please specify "meal & music" or "music-only"

For more info go to www.iowarivers.org or call 515-229-6988.
Children under 18 must be accompanied & supervised by an adult for both the Paddle Trip and Dinner & Music Fest.