Step Back In Time at this terrific Hoo-Hoo Event!

Black Bart Hoo-Hoo Club 181 Family Picnic

Saturday, July 18, 2026 • Sturgeon’s Mill, Sebastopol

Pack up the crew, shake the dust off your boots, and come spend a summer day the way it ought to be—under the redwoods, with good people, good food, and a little honest-to-goodness steam power rumbling through the trees.

Sturgeon’s Mill is once again firing up their 100-year-old steam-powered sawmill just for us. And let’s be clear—watching a log turn into lumber with iron, fire, and grit beats scrolling a screen any day of the week. It’s loud, it’s alive, and it’s a front-row seat to the way things used to be done… and still should be appreciated. After last October’s hit, we’re doing it again—and making it even better.

Who’s Invited:

• All active members & their families

• Prospective members (bring a guest or two)

• Our valued sponsors (2 tickets each)

The Day’s Lineup:

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Arrival & Check-In (and Raffle Item drop-off)

10:30 – 12:30 PM

         The Steam Mill Roars to Life + Games & Fun for All Ages

12:45 – 1:30 PM

         BBQ Lunch & Welcome (the club’s got you covered)

1:30 – 3:00 PM

         Words from Snark of the Universe Jeff Ward, Raffle, Dedication of the Hoo-Hoo Grove & Redwood Tree Planting

3:00 – 4:00 PM

         Kick Back, Wander, and Soak Up Some Good Old-Fashioned Hoo-Hoo Fellowship

The Fine Print (and the Fun Stuff):

• FREE tickets when you register online—just tell us who’s coming. Having your guests' names will help for check-in.

• Forget to register? That’s a friendly $10 “Oops” fee at the gate

• Bring a raffle prize—all proceeds support Sturgeon’s Mill and their mission to keep history alive and kicking

• Got a generous streak? Toss in a gift or gift card for Santa Tim’s holiday drive—he’s out there doing the real work for local kids

• All ages welcome—kids, grandkids, and that one uncle who tells the same story every year

• Dress in layers—the redwoods keep things cool, even in July

• Flat shoes recommended—this is sawdust country, not a ballroom

There’s something about a day like this—the hiss of steam, the scent of fresh-cut wood, the sound of laughter drifting through the trees—that reminds you what matters. This is the living history of the industry that brought us all together in Hoo-Hoo.

Come join the Black Bart crew, the Board, and our own Jeff Ward for a day that feels a little like stepping back in time… in all the best ways.

Spots fill up—go claim yours.

If you have any questions or need more information, reach out to either event chair:

Jim Lewman

jimlewman@comcast.net

‭707-889-0787

— or —

Ren Reinke

ren243win@gmail.com

707-484-6979‬

We look forward to seeing you July 18!