Kite Event Calendar

[Oregon,Oh] Monthly Fun Fly

[Various] Well, this is a little different! I was interested in getting some northwest fliers to come out of the rain this winter, so I thought this would be good way to do that with something other than line touch. Good chances to toughen up your flying skills in two challenging locations. I don’t mean to scare anyone away, but these places can be very challenging to fly and beginners might have problems. Expect to lose some kites! Sunset Cliffs is a challenging place to fly; smooth ocean winds (usually light), but where we’ll be you’ll have the challenge to fly in and out of water, through waves, around corners, and into a cave! Of course all this depends on the exact direction of the wind (and size of the surf!!). Plan on flying kites that can get wet and that you won’t mind losing. The location is quite small, so we might have to take turns with it. Bathroom facilities are uncertain, but the parking area is very close so driving to a facility shouldn’t be a problem (less than 2 minutes away). Joshua Tree National Park is a popular climbing area and is quite scenic. 2.5 to 3 hours away from San Diego. The only clear place to fly will be on the rocks!! Well, there might be some roadways we can use, but I think the challenge will be to find good places to fly with the cleanest wind available (which probably won’t be much). Don’t worry, you won’t have to rack up with climbing gear to get a good place to fly; there are plenty of rocks that just require a quick scramble. Desert bushes and Joshua trees cover the area; lots of snags to be had if you crash! Bring your long spools of line, as we might be quite spread out depending on the terrain (touches on top of rocks 100 yards apart is likely). We’ll be camping in a group camp site, so bring your winter camping gear as it can get quite chilly. Folks not wanting to camp can get a room just outside of the park. Bring your cameras and your decorative single line kites as some good pictures can be had. If there is interest, in

[Newport] Patriotic Freedom Fly. You're welcome to come out and join our group in a patriotic fly. Basically a Red, White & Blue Mass Ascension (single, dual, quad) with many RW&B banners, windsocks and ground displays. Let’s fill the park with Red,White & Blue! Noon to 4 PM!

[Cincinnati] Monthly family fun fly

[Beltsville] The 2002 MKS Kite Retreat will be held February 15, 16, 17, & 18 at the Sheraton Inn - College Park located in Beltsville, Maryland. (same hotel as in the past several years, but with a new name) For hotel reservations, call the hotel directly at 301 937-4422 or Sheraton’s Central Reservation Office at 800 325-3535. the event name is "The Maryland Kite Society," the special Group Code is MIM, Participants are responsible for their room reservations and payments. Kite Retreat registration fees are $80 per person for the entire weekend. This includes Friday night pizza (for those arriving before 7 p.m.), the Saturday night banquet (great food!),and all written materials in a manual. The MKS Retreat Auction will be Saturday night (as usual.) Featured guests include: Charlie Sotich doing his famous miniature kites, Felix Cartagena with a newer and grander bubble machine, Charlie Dunton teaching a set of "Rokkaku Puzzle Kites" (join a team and create your own puzzle of kites in the air!) Adam Grow designing “one kite” that does it all – (making only one kite for a Mystery Mass Ascension.) Jon Burkhardt doing small kites that make big impressions in the sky. These are but several of the sewing workshops lined up. There are no kits that you have to buy for the workshops. The Kite Studio will be on hand with lots of great deals on all kinds of kite-making supplies. Space is limited! Advance reservations are required! Again, the cost of registration for this Retreat $80 per person

[Oregon, Oh] Monthly Club Fun Fly

[Beltsville] The 2002 MKS Kite Retreat will be held February 15, 16, 17, & 18 at the Sheraton Inn - College Park located in Beltsville, Maryland. (same hotel as in the past several years, but with a new name) For hotel reservations, call the hotel directly at 301 937-4422 or Sheraton’s Central Reservation Office at 800 325-3535. the event name is "The Maryland Kite Society," the special Group Code is MIM, Participants are responsible for their room reservations and payments. Kite Retreat registration fees are $80 per person for the entire weekend. This includes Friday night pizza (for those arriving before 7 p.m.), the Saturday night banquet (great food!),and all written materials in a manual. The MKS Retreat Auction will be Saturday night (as usual.) Featured guests include: Charlie Sotich doing his famous miniature kites, Felix Cartagena with a newer and grander bubble machine, Charlie Dunton teaching a set of "Rokkaku Puzzle Kites" (join a team and create your own puzzle of kites in the air!) Adam Grow designing “one kite” that does it all – (making only one kite for a Mystery Mass Ascension.) Jon Burkhardt doing small kites that make big impressions in the sky. These are but several of the sewing workshops lined up. There are no kits that you have to buy for the workshops. The Kite Studio will be on hand with lots of great deals on all kinds of kite-making supplies. Space is limited! Advance reservations are required! Again, the cost of registration for this Retreat $80 per person

[Newprt] Open Fun Fly at Noon Time out at Brenton Point State Park.

[Newport] The High Noon Beach Fly is an open fun fly at Newport’s Eastons beach. It starts at noon and runs during the day. This is part of the finale for Newport’s Winter Festival and their will be many different activities (sand castle comp, music, etc.). Always, lots of spectators for this event!

[Port Townsend]

[Oregon ,Oh] Monthly Club Fly

[Austin] Thousands attend this annual welcom to spring in Austin, TX. Admission is free and events are free. Proceeds from T-Shirt and concessions sales go toward the prevention of child abuse. This is a single line competition and all kites must be hand made. Sport kite, buggy and giant kite demonstrations will be given throughout the event. Fun Fly and dinner held on saturday before the festival. See www.zilkerkitefestival.com or call 512-647-7488.