Naturists in the News:

UPDATE - Advisory from the NAC: San Onofre Beach

As reported previously, the Director of California's Department of Parks and Recreation had announced that the application of a nearly 30-year state policy respecting traditional nude use in certain sections of state parks was to be revoked at San Onofre Beach. The Naturist Action Committee (NAC) filed a lawsuit in July 2008 to force the state to hold proper public hearings before any change in the current policy that allows nude use at San Onofre Beach.

OCT 22, 2009 - The California Supreme Court has refused to hear Naturist Action Committee (NAC)’s appeal of the appellate court’s ruling in the San Onofre lawsuit. That means that Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) rangers may choose to issue tickets for nudity immediately.

NAC won at the Superior Court level in August 2008. The appellate court ruling favored DPR in June 2009, but the ruling was initially unpublished. At the request of DPR, the appellate ruling was published. NAC asked the California Supreme Court to depublish, but along with its refusal to hear the case, the Supreme Court denied NAC’s request to de-publish.

The result of the published ruling is that DPR may issue citations for nudity under Title 14, Section 4322 of the California Code of Regulations AT ANY UNIT OF THE STATE PARK SYSTEM.

NAC is currently evaluating its remaining options. (Information provided by NAC). To read the full alert visit http://www.naturistaction.org.

Public Opinion:

Do Californians agree that people should be able to enjoy nude sunbathing on designated beaches? Do Californians support setting aside areas for nude recreation? A independent opinion survey commissioned by tne Naturist Education Foundation in November 2009 found a clear majority of Californians agree, read the survey results.

How much did California State officials spend battling the fight to keep San Onofre Beach Trail 6 a clothing-opetional beach? Read the article Records detail nudity fight in The Orange County Register.

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National and International Gay Naturist Gatherings:

	Southeast Spring Gathering 2010 - June 6-13 Join CMEN celebrating spring at the Spring Gathering May 9-16, 2009. It is a full week of gay, all nude fun, held at the new Whispering Oaks Conference Center in Tennessee.
	East Coast Gathering 2010 - May tba, near Aberdeen, Maryland. Over 200 naked men share camaraderie in a beautiful private campground located in rural Maryland, hosted by PANG.
	Midwest Male Naturist Gathering - June tba, Gaea Retreat Center, near Kansas City, Kansas. Join 175 naked gay men for this informal gathering at Camp Gaea which has over 100 very private acres of hilly woodland and grassland to explore and a lake with a swimming area, dock and boats.
	International Men Enjoying Naturism Gathering '10- July 11-18, northeast Maryland. Last year 175 men attended from all over the world for a week of naked camaraderie and fun in this park-like setting in the rolling hills of northern Maryland.
	Gay Naturists International 26th Annual International Gathering - August 20-29, in Eastern Pennsylvania. Features entertainment and recreational activities, 800 naked men are expected to attend.
	West Coast Gathering 2010 - September 3-12 in California's Santa Monica Mountains. Join nearly 300 naked men from throughout North America, the Pacific, and Europe for up to 13 days of all male, all nude activities, camaraderie, workshops and fun. Weekend and half week sessions also available.

Other Popular Inclusive Events:

	AANR West Summer Festival - June 11-13, Glen Eden Sun Club, Corona, CA. Features entertainment, recreational activities and food.
	Bare to Breakers May 16 Cross City Foot Race, San Francisco. "Naked before God and San Francisco". Free speech demonstration is an unofficial part of Bay to Breakers 7.5 mile run.
	World Naked Bike Ride - June tba, San Francisco and other cities worldwide, protests world dependence on fossil fuel by riding bikes across San Francisco and other cities naked.
	Nude Recreation Week - July 5-11, Nude Recreation Week is a celebration of naturism around the world and an opportunity to encourage first timers to enjoy clothes-free relaxation during the week wherever they are.
	AANR West Convention 2010 - August 5-8, Deanza Springs Resort, Jacumba, CA. Features Variety Show, Dance, Sports, Music, Food & Fun
	National AANR Convention - August 9-15, Sun Meadow Resort, Worley, Idaho. Includes AANR seminars & business meetings, all kinds of sports, arts & crafts, entertainment nightly, food, keynote speaker, parade, sports clinics, vendor booths.
	The Burning Man Project - August 30 - Sept 6, Black Rock Desert. Community of the artistic, creative, outlandish and often wierd, is popular with many naturists and other free thinkers.
	Nudestock Music Festival - September 17-19, Laguna Del Sol, Wilton. 12th annual Summer of Love Celebration relives the music and mood of the Sixties and Seventies, live performances by several bands.
	AANR West Fall Festival - October tba. Features entertainment, recreational activities and food.

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