spring picnic and OSU Physics Department 100th birthday bash

Hello all! Please come help us celebrate 100 years of physics at Oregon
State University with a special spring picnic birthday-bash on June 6th from
1-5 pm at the Maple Grover Shelter in Avery Park, Corvallis.

We have created an RSVP webpage - please take a moment to rsvp at:

http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/picnicRSVP

Special picnic events include:

* A Salmon bake, along with hamburgers, vegiburgers, and hot dogs
* A juggling show by the OSU juggling club, along with informal juggling lessons and a discussion of the physics/math behind juggling
* A food competition: bring the best physics-themed dessert!
* Live music from our very own grad student band "Brain Trust"
* Award presentations
* A pre-picnic pickup game of ultimate frisbee starting at 12 on the
grassy field next to the rose garden. Contact Ethan Minot for more
details, minote@physics.oregonstate.edu

We will provide beverages and welcome you to bring salads, chips or any
other

DIRECTIONS: The Maple Grove Shelter is located on the northwest side of
Avery Park (http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=564
&Itemid=505). From Philomath Blvd (the Hwy 20/34 bypass), you can enter Avery Park by
turning at the 15th Street/Avery stoplight and crossing the small bridge into
the park. Take the first right, then turn right again into the Maple Grove area.
Or from 99W South, take Avery Ave to the stop sign just over the railroad
tracks. Turn right to continue on Avery Park Drive. Pass the Rose Garden then turn
left (do not cross over the Mary's River bridge). The entrance to Maple Groves'
area will be on your right.