Carmel Tour & Shopping
September 8, 10am-2pm

One hour at Carmel Mission Basilica including half hour guided overview tour, lunch at Forge in the Forest (or similar restaurant) and time for exploring Carmel...your choice walk on the beach or shopping. Total time five hours.

Payment must be received by Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003

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Monterey Bay Aquarium
"Behind the Scenes"
September 9, 9:30am-2:30pm

In addition to a guided tour of the public area of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, guides will take small groups through the complex life support systems and behind the scenes operations. Price includes admission to the Aquarium, full lunch in the Portola cafe, docent, and Monterey Travel guide.

Payment must be received by Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003

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Point Lobos Hike
September 10, 10am-2pm

Four hour excursion that will include a 1.5 hour nature hike with volunteer docent and box lunch in Whaler's Cove.

$50

Payment must be received by Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003

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Excursion to MBARI
(Marine Biology Research Station)
September 11, 10am-2pm

The tour will be limited to 24 people. The tour will be 1.5 to 2 hours and lunch next door at Phil's, a fresh seafood market, a local favorite. Price $70 per person includes transportation, lunch and escort.

Payment must be received by Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003

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Monterey Bay Kayaks
September 12, 10am-2pm

Guided tours with naturalists who will educate the group about the local wildlife and natural history of the area. Monterey Bay tour $63 per person includes three hour tour, box lunch and all equipment. Walking distance from Doubletree, no transportation is provided. (With sufficient interest, an alternative 4.5 hour Elkhorn Slough tour will be organized - minimum of 20 guests, includes guides and transportation, box lunch and Monterey Travel escort at $150 per person.)

Payment must be received by Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003

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IFSA Evening Reception at the Memory Gardens & Pacific House Museum
Monday, September 8, 7pm

The Pacific House was constructed in 1847. Visit the interactive exhibits and displays, learn about Monterey when it was the capital of Spanish and Mexican California. The Monterey Museum of the American Indian, located upstairs, presents beautiful baskets, pottery and other Native American artifacts.

Our reception is in the back through the arches. There you'll find a fountain bubbling in a quiet pool, and a lush garden. The lovely Memory Garden was once the site of bear and bull fights staged by the townsfolk on Sundays.

Guests of IFSA registrants are invited to participate with purchase of tickets that include hors d'oeuvres, two drinks (soft drinks, beer or wine), and the museum exhibits.

RSVP with number of guests, their name(s), and contact information by email to:

Judy Knecht

Reserve by September 4th, 9pm PST.

Pay for tickets with your registration fees online in advance; or at the registration desk upon arrival.

IFSA Banquet, Adventures by the Sea
Wednesday, September 10, 6-10PM
Dinner begins at 7PM

The IFSA organizing committee bring you an Adventures by the Sea California Beach Party. It's walking distance from the DoubleTree at Pirates Cove. Pirate's Cove is home to Pete Noble’s long-board museum and behind it is the magnificent Monterey Beach.

Join us for a fabulous California beach barbecue with great wine and beer selections from some of the best selections in California. This party is complete with beach volleyball, bonfires surrounded by beach chairs, grass huts, palm trees and tiki torches.

Reggae, Calypso, Latin Jazz, Hawaiian and California Surf Music by the band, Shark Sandwich.

Guests of IFSA registrants are invited to participate with purchase of tickets that include the beach barbecue, lots of fun activities and two drinks (soft drinks, beer or wine).

Edward Teller Awards will be presented at this event.

RSVP with number of guests, their name(s), and contact information by email to:

Judy Knecht

Reserve by September 7th, 9pm PST.

Pay for tickets with your registration fees online in advance; or at the registration desk upon arrival.

Technical Tour of the National Ignition Facility at LLNL & Heavy-Ion Fusion Accelerator Experiment at LBNL.
Thursday, September 11, Morning departure

Tour includes bus transportation to/from the Livermore and Berkeley sites, departing from Monterey DoubleTree Hotel. (Bring a box lunch -available through the DoubleTree prior to departure.) Buses depart late morning on Thursday, September 11. Check at the IFSA registration desk for schedules.

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All attendees must be 18 years of age or older. Submit NIF tour requests online before June 1, 2003.

Check at the registration desk for actual departure times.