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Pacific Coast Region / NMRA

Rails Across the Bay 2009 Convention
April 15 - 19, 2009

Non-Rail Activities

The Rails Across the Bay 2009 PCR Convention will once again feature a program for the Non-Rail attendees. All Non-Rail convention participants are cordially invited to vist the Non-Rail Hospitality Room and enjoy the fun, fellowship, and activities.

Hospitality

Coffee and cookies will be available in the Non-Rail Hospitality Room. All convention participants are welcome to stop by and enjoy some refreshments with the Non-Rail committee's compliments.

Contest

The Art and Craft Division of the PCR Contest is open to all convention attendees. Entries can be turned in during scheduled contest room hours and will be judged Saturday morning. The results will be announced at the Annual Awards Banquet Saturday evening.

Check the Contests webpage for more information.

Contest entry forms will be available in the Non-Rail Hospitality Room and the contest room.

Non-Rail Tours

This year there are 2 tours. The first tour on Thursday is a FREE "shop hop" and museum tour in Niles. The second tour on Friday is an extra-fare tour to the Patterson House at Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont.

Both tours require sign-ups so we can get a count of how many will be attending.

Non-Rail Schedule

Wednesday

7:00 PM    Puzzles, books and games are available

Thursday

9:00 AM    Sew or knit Cancer Hats
 
11:00 AM    Visit quilt store in Fremont - FREE Tour -
  Lunch at Essanay Café in Niles
  Tour Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum in Niles
  Visit quilt store in Niles
  Visit quilt store in Newark
 
7:00 PM    Movie Night

Friday

10:00 AM    Tour Patterson House at Ardenwood Historic Farm - Extra-fare tour
 
1:00 PM    Blind Chocolate Tasting - All, including Rails, welcome!
  Sew or knit Cancer Hats
 
7:00 PM    PCR BINGO Night
 

Saturday

10:00 AM    Puzzles and Card Games 101
 
1:00 PM    Card game tournament
 

Tour Descriptions - Coming SOON!

Niles Tour - FREE




Marilyn Long, Non-Rail Chairperson

Mary Moore-Campagna, Non-Rail Assistant Chairperson


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