Thursday, July 1^st - Palm Beach County celebrates its' 90^th birthday with a special Clematis By Night event in downtown West Palm Beach.

Thursday, July 1^st through Monday, July 5^th, The Big One, the 1999 American Mensa Annual Gathering in Long Beach California. At the beautiful Hyatt Regency Long Beach, overlooking the water, close to the historic Queen Mary and the new Aquarium of the Pacific. Within walking distance of fine restaurants, nightclubs, marvelous murals, free outdoor concerts, waterfront strolls, amusements, and fun shopping. Hotel rates: S/D $99; Tri/Quad $119 per night (good from 6/28 thru 7/8 - must reserve by 5/30/99). Make reservations directly with the hotel at 562.624.6000 or through Hyatt's reservation system at 800.233.1234. The official airline is American at 800.433.1790 (mention "AN Number 9469UI, MENSA ANNUAL GATHERING"). Send registrations to Mensa AG 99, P.O. Box 53841, Irvine, CA 92619-3841. The web site is at: http://members.home.net/ag99/ and info can also be obtained via e-mail at ag99@home.com or gdehoogh@pbox.com.

Sunday, July 4^th - Independence Day. On this date in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Yearly observance began the following year in Philadelphia.

Monday, July 12^th - New Moon.

Wednesday, July 14^th - Bastille Day. On this day in 1789, French revolutionaries stormed the Bastille, the King's prison. This day is recognized as a symbol of the end of the Monarchy and the start of the First Republic of France.

Friday, July 16^th, 7:30PM, Monthly Dinner at Damiano's, 52 N. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach. Mr. Damiano himself assures us of a great evening in the Russian Room of his restaurant, even providing us with special appetizers. Be prepared for a special treat as the entrees ($16-$23) change every two weeks. Make your reservation now by calling Elissa Rudolph at 561-272-0475 by 6PM Thursday, July 15 at the latest. The Russian Room is small so call early, seating is limited. Cash only, no plastic. FYI, add 25% for gratuity & tax. After dinner, we can stroll Atlantic Avenue and window shop.

Saturday, July 17^th - Bill Whitesell's pool party in Port St. Lucie. Bill's pool was recently finished, but due to water shortages he couldn't fill it. With the recent recurring afternoon deluges and subsequent lifting of water restrictions, the pool is now ready for a party. Bring your suits! RSVP to Bill at 561.336.8859 by Thursday, July 15^th and call for directions.

Wednesday, July 21^st - Gwenn Seuling's art exhibit opens at FAU's Boca Raton campus, Ritter Art Gallery. The exhibit runs from today through the 31^st, hours Tuesday-Friday 12-4 and Saturday 1-5. The gallery's phone number is 561-297-2966. The show opens on Tuesday, July 20, from 7-9 pm, with light refreshments and an unusual theme (it's a surprise!). Carole will be at the gallery door most days. FAU is on Glades Road east of I-95. Use the main entrance and continue to the Library sign; use library parking. Call the gallery if you need additional directions.

Friday, July 23^rd, 5:30 PM - 4^TH FRIDAY South County HAPPY HOUR hosted by Barry Karas. The Happy Hour will be at Colucci's Attic, 600 N. Congress in Delray Beach. Colucci's is in the Lake Ida shopping plaza on the S.W. corner of Lake Ida Road and Congress Avenue, 561.278.5554. While it's called for at 5:30, we do have a little flexibility - If you can, please let me know when you RSVP. It is IMPERATIVE that you RSVP to me (561.964.4360) by Thursday, July 22nd by 9 PM. This is a new place for our trivia gatherings and I was able to make reservations for a table and a machine. I don't want to snafu things.

Friday/Saturday, July 23^rd/24^th - PBM Camping Trip. Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Tequesta will be the site, Glen Moulder and Pam Berteau will host this event. We have reserved four (4) campsites and would prefer an adults only outing. We'll arrive early Friday evening and check out Sunday morning. This will be a car camping trip so please, no RVs. The park offers easy hiking trails and canoeing and is one of the better state parks we've visited. Please contact Glen at 561.616.7372 or via e-mail at doojinsi@worldnet.att.net to reserve a site. We will host a dinner at our campsite on Saturday night. No pets or firearms permitted. Last year at this time the park was not crowded.

Monday, July 26^th - Deadline for submissions to the August newsletter. Please send items to Glen Moulder by this date. If you can, e-mail submissions to Doojinsi@worldnet.att.net, OR, you may now fax them to 801.912.0854 OR send them to 4348 Mars Ave, WPB, FL 33406.

Wednesday, July 28^th - Full Moon.

Saturday, August 14^th - Bon Festival at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. A special evening with floating lanterns and fireworks marks Obon, the Japanese holiday that honors deceased ancestors. Food, dancing, and games. Admission is $7 for adults and $3 for children 12 & under.