ASAP GETAWAYS : CLANG, CLANG, CLANG GO SAN FRANCISCO'S BELL RINGERS.Byline: Daily News Ding, ding, ding goes the bell at noon July 18 - and another trolley car bell ringer will take home this year's trophy for clanging clang n. 1. A loud, resonant, metallic sound. 2. The strident call of a crane or goose. intr. & tr.v. clanged, clang·ing, clangs To make or cause to make a clang. out melodies aboard one of San Francisco's moving landmarks. The 33rd annual bell ringing competition will take place in Union Square, bordered by Powell, Sutter, Geary and Post streets. San Francisco Municipal Railway The San Francisco Municipal Railway, or Muni as it is commonly known, is the public transit system for the city and county of San Francisco, California. In 2000, it served 46. conductor Byron Cobb will defend his world champion title against six challengers in the annual free spectacle. Amateur bell ringers will also compete for prizes, which support local nonprofit organizations. There will be entertainment and a general carnival atmosphere that surrounds the annual event. Information: (415) 923-6217. A few days earlier in San Francisco, the city's annual marathon will attract runners who will head from the Golden Gate Bridge Golden Gate Bridge, across the Golden Gate from San Francisco to Marin Co., W Calif.; built 1933–37. Its overall length is 9,266 ft (2,824 m); its main span across the strait, 4,200 ft (1,280 m), is one of the longest bridges in the world. Joseph B. for 26.2 miles through Golden Gate Park This article is about the park in San Francisco. For the US National Recreation Area just north of there, see Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Golden Gate Park, located in San Francisco, California, is a large urban park. At 1017 acres (4.1 km², 1. . Information: (916) 296-7111. Healdsburg: Bicyclists of all ages are welcome to pedal along on 62.1-, 37- or 22.5-mile rides during the Healdsburg Harvest Century Bicycle Tour, which runs July 20 in Sonoma County. Registration is $32. Information: (800) 648-9922. San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. : The 26th annual Mozart Festival runs July 19-Aug. 4, featuring more than 20 concerts, 15 free ``fringe'' concerts and a series of lectures at a variety of locations, including wineries, churches and the local university campus. Information: (805) 781-2777. Mammoth Lakes: Mountain Bike Adventure Week, featuring a variety of rides for all ages and skill levels, runs July 17-21. Entry fee is $25. Information: (888) 466-2666 or (619) 934-3068. Sonoma County: The 16th annual Sonoma County Showcase & Wine Auction runs July 24-27, featuring a vintner's barrel auction, Latin and rock 'n' roll rock 'n' roll: see rock music. music and auction. To bid, participants must be registered. Information: (707) 586-3795. Colorado: Steamboat Springs has its annual Rainbow Weekend scheduled July 19-21. Events will include the 16th annual Hot Air Balloon This article is about hot air balloons themselves. For the associated activity, see Hot air ballooning. The hot air balloon is the oldest successful human-carrying flight technology, dating back to its invention by the Montgolfier brothers in Annonay, Rodeo, with 50 balloonists competing against obstacles and each other, and the 22nd annual Art-in-the-Park art show featuring more than 100 local artists. Information: (970) 879-0880. New Mexico: Taos Ski Valley recently opened its sky chair for a summer of scenic lift rides. The summer lift operates from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday until Labor Day weekend. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children 12 and younger. Information: (505) 776-2291. Nearly 1,200 American Indian artists will help the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos celebrate the 25th anniversary of their arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. show. The festival - which also features dance, music and traditional pueblo food - runs from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 20 and 21 at Santa Clara, on the road to Puye Cliffs in northern New Mexico Northern New Mexico may simply mean the northern part of New Mexico, but in cultural terms it usually means the area of heavy Spanish settlement in the north-central part. . Admission is $4 for adults, $1 for kids 16 and younger. A still camera permit costs $10. Information: (800) 793-4955. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: Conductor Byron Cobb will defending his championship form against other bell ringers July 18. |
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