The deadline for purchasing tickets for the North Group Sierra Club’s Bi-Annual Banquet is Monday, Sept. 22. The event will be held Saturday, October 4, in the Plaza Grill View Room, Arcata. The keynote speaker will be Carl Zichella, the Sierra Club’s western regional staff director. The no–host bar opens at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by an Abruzzi–catered buffet featuring vegetarian lasagna and a chicken entrée, salad, vegetables, potato, bread, and dessert. Certificates will be presented to 10– and 25–year Club members. Tickets cost $35 per person. Send a check payable to "North Group, Sierra Club" to PO Box 238, Arcata CA 95518. Note name(s) of attendees on the check. No tickets will be sent; names will be on a check–in list at the door. If you have questions, phone Sue at 707–442–5444.