A memorial service for Andrea Mead Lawrence is being planned for Sunday, April 19 in Mammoth Lakes. The service will be held at Mammoth Mountain. April 19 would have been Andrea’s birthday.
April 10 update: special rates are available in Mammoth Lakes for folks attending the memorial. Shilo Inn at (760) 934-4500 ($110, ask for the commerical rate and mention the Andrea Lawrence Memorial) and Juniper Springs at (760)924-1102 ($110, reference the Andrea Lawrence Memorial)
Updated April 9, 2:00 pm
Memorial gathering
in tribute to
Andrea Mead Lawrence
Sunday, April 19, 2009
5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Mountainside Conference Center
Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge
Mammoth Lakes, California
| 5:30 | Doors open |
|---|---|
| 6:00 | Program begins promptly Designated speakers Film profile of Andrea by Olympic historian Bud Greenspan |
| 8:00 | Appetizers, beverages, Andrea’s favorite carrot cake, good company, and a chance to share stories among friends |
Please allow ample time to arrive at the Conference Center as the program will begin promptly at 6:00 pm
The Lawrence family and the Andrea Lawrence Institute for Mountains and Rivers are gathering stories, tributes, and photos of Andrea to be compiled into a publication honoring her life and vision.
For memorial gathering details and questions:
www.monolake.org
jennifer@alimar.org
760-709-1507
For information on the Andrea Lawrence Institute for Mountains and Rivers:
www.alimar.org
We will post additional details as they are available. You can read the Mono Lake Committee’s memorial for Andrea here.
Directions to Mammoth Lakes, California:
From Los Angeles:
Driving from Southern California will take approximately 6 hours. Take the 405 freeway north to the 5 freeway north to Highway 14 north to Highway 395 north. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes.
From San Diego / Orange County:
Driving from the San Diego area will take approximately 7.5 hours and from the Orange County area will take approximately 6 hours. Take the 15 freeway north to Highway 395 north. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes.
From Reno / Lake Tahoe:
Driving from the Reno/Tahoe area will take approximately 3 hours. Take Highway 395 south. Exit on Highway 203 to Mammoth Lakes.
From Northern California / Bay Area:
Driving from the San Francisco / Sacramento areas will take approximately 5-7 hours. Depending on the season and road conditions, various routes may be taken. Please consult Caltrans at 800-427-7623, the California Highway Patrol or your local Triple A (AAA) office for the best route from your area.
Directions to the Memorial Service:
Once you exit Highway 395 onto Highway 203 continue in to town. Turn right at the second stoplight light (Whiskey Creek Restaurant will be at the far right side of the intersection). Continue on Higway 203 for 6 miles to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area Main Lodge. Main Lodge is the large building on the left across from the large statue of a Mammoth. The Memorial Service will be held on the 3rd floor of the Main Lodge at the Mountainside Conference Center and Roma’s Room.
Driving Times and Distances:
| Bakersfield | 4.5 hours | 260 miles |
| Death Valley | 4 hours | 214 miles |
| Fresno (winter) | 6.5 hours | 357 miles |
| Fresno (summer) | 4.5 hours | 200 miles |
| Las Vegas, NV | 5.5 hours | 377 miles |
| Los Angeles | 6 hours | 325 miles |
| Orange County | 6 hours | 363 miles |
| Reno, NV | 3 hours | 164 miles |
| Sacramento | 5 hours | 290 miles |
| Santa Barbara | 6.5 hours | 385 miles |
| San Bernardino | 5 hours | 290 miles |
| San Diego | 7.5 hours | 400 miles |
| San Francisco (winter) | 7 hours | 360 miles |
| San Francisco (summer) | 6 hours | 300 miles |
| Yosemite Valley (HWY 120 closed in winter call (800) GAS-ROAD) |
2.5 hours | 100 miles |