BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sabre//Sabre VObject 3.5.3//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:event_293226@sairegion11.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260420T000000 SUMMARY:2026 Regional Convention and Competition DESCRIPTION:\n \;\n\nAPRIL 16-19\, 2026 \; &bull\; RIDGECREST\, CAL IFORNIA\n\n\n  \;\n\n\nONLINE REGISTRATION begins FEBRUARY 1\, 2026\n\ n\n  \;\n\n\n\n  \;\n\n\n\n.grid-container {\n display: flex\;\ n flex-wrap: wrap\;\n justify-content: center\;\n max-width: 900p x\;\n margin: 0 auto\;\n font-family: sans-serif\;\n }\n .grid-ite m {\n width: 300px\; /* Fixed width for the items */\n padding: 10px \;\n box-sizing: border-box\;\n text-align: center\;\n }\n .grid-i tem img {\n max-width: 100%\; /* Ensures image never overflows its box */\n height: auto\;\n display: block\;\n margin: 0 auto\;\n }\n .grid-item h2 {\n font-size: 1.2rem\;\n height: 3em\; /* Keeps titl es aligned */\n display: flex\;\n align-items: center\;\n justify -content: center\;\n margin-bottom: 10px\;\n }\n .grid-item a {\n text-decoration: none\;\n color: inherit\;\n }\n.form-container {\n p osition: relative\;\n width: 100%\;\n overflow: hidden\;\n}\n.form-conta iner iframe {\n width: 100%\;\n border: none\;\n height: 500px\n}\n/* D efault height for desktop */\n.mobile-optimized-form {\n height: 14220px\ ; \n}\n\n/* Media query for smartphones */\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n .mobile-optimized-form {\n /* Adjust this number based on y our actual form length on mobile */\n height: 8000px\; \n }\n}\n\n\n \ n \n REGISTER\n \n \n \n\n \n HOTELS &\; VENUES\n \n \n \n\n \n SC HEDULE &\; DEADLINES\n \n \n \n\n \n COMMUNICATIONS\n \n \n \n\n \n WHO'\;S IN CHARGE?\n \n \n \n\n \n FAQS\n \n \n\n \;\n\n\nCONVE NTION SCHEDULE\nTimes and locations will be listed in the official program \n\n\n THURSDAY\, APRIL 16\n\n \n Winners'\; Circle Reception (for com peting quartets only)\n Registration\n \n \n FRIDAY\, APRIL 17\n \n Judg es'\; Inspection\n Registration\n Chorus Mic Testing and Quartet Walk -Thru\n Mass Sing\n Quartet Competition\n \n \n SATURDAY\, APRIL 18\n \n Registration\n Chorus Rehearsals\n Chorus Competition\n Dinner\, Awar ds\, and Afterglow\n \n \n SUNDAY\, APRIL 19\n \n Regional Brunch\n \n \n \n\nIMPORTANT DEADLINES\n\n\n February 16\, 2026\n\n \n Quartet Entry for ms due to International HQ\n \n \n February 13\, 2026\n \n AET/SET regist ration opens (online)\n \n \n February 17\, 2026\n \n Chorus Entry forms due to International HQ\n \n \n February 23\, 2026\n \n Draw for Order of Appearance\n \n \n March 28\, 2026\n \n All other forms due (Unsung Hero \, Noteworthy Award\, Rose Ceremony\, etc.)\n Last day to register for an AET/SET online.\n \n \n April 12\, 2026\n \n Quartet/Chorus Briefing on ZOOM\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\nBack to Top of Page\n\n\n\n.committee-container {\n display: flex\;\n flex-wrap: wrap\; 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/* Ensures image fits phone screens */\n height: auto\;\n border-radius: 4px\;\n margin-bottom: 15px\;\n } \n\n .chorus-note {\n font-weight: bold\;\n font-style: italic\;\n color: #333\;\n }\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n CONVENTION COMMITTEE\n\n \n De bbie Curtis &ndash\; RMT Events Coordinator / Acting Convention Manager / Communications / Program\n curtisnotes2@icloud.com\n Kim Alley &ndash\ ; RMT Team Coordinator\n quirkyquin@gmail.com\n Mary Beth Halsing &nda sh\; RMT Finance Coordinator\n finance@sairegion11.com\n Tina Rowley & ndash\; Competition Coordinator\n tinaahhr11@aol.com\n Laura La Borde &ndash\; Registration Manager\n registration@sairegion11.com\n Lynn Ha nsen &ndash\; Official Panel Liaison\n lynnhansen321@gmail.com\n Sue W alker &ndash\; Awards Chair\n moonsuep@hotmail.com\n Mary Ashford &nda sh\; Winners'\; Circle Liaison\n bary2bass@gmail.com\n Sue Matus &n dash\; Harmony Bazaar Manager\n sue.matus1@gmail.com\n Sarah Olguin &n dash\; Assisting Chorus Co-Chair\n sarahbolguin@gmail.com\n Tove Hoch &ndash\; Assisting Chorus Co-Chair\n tovesings@gmail.com\n \n \n \n\n \ n \n This year'\;s assisting chorus is the fabulous Santa Monica Chor us!\n \n\n\nBack to Top of Page\n\n\nCOMMUNICATIONS\nConvention Mailing #1 \nConvention Mailing #2\n \;\nBack to Top of Page\n\n\n/* Container th at holds both the text and the map */\n .housing-flex-container {\n di splay: flex\;\n flex-wrap: wrap\; /* Allows items to wrap to a new line on mobile */\n gap: 30px\; /* Space between text and image */\n max -width: 1200px\;\n margin: 0 auto\;\n font-family: sans-serif\;\n } \n\n /* The left column (Housing Info) */\n .housing-info {\n flex: 1 1 500px\; /* Grows/shrinks\, but prefers 500px width */\n }\n\n /* The right column (Venue Map) */\n .housing-map {\n flex: 1 1 400px\;\n text-align: center\;\n }\n\n /* Responsive Image styling */\n .housing- map img {\n max-width: 100%\; /* Image will never exceed its container width */\n height: auto\; /* Maintain aspect ratio */\n border: 1 px solid #ccc\;\n display: block\;\n margin: 0 auto\;\n }\n\n /* A ccessibility: Finger-friendly links (WCAG 2.2 Target Size) */\n .housing- info a {\n display: inline-block\;\n padding: 8px 0\; /* Increases c lickable area for mobile users */\n text-decoration: underline\;\n c olor: #0056b3\;\n }\n\n .important-note {\n color: #e74c3c\;\n fon t-weight: bold\;\n font-style: italic\;\n display: block\;\n marg in: 15px 0\;\n }\n\n\n \n \n HOUSING\n\n Recommended Hotels in the Area \n\n \n Main Chain Hotels\n\n \n Hampton Inn \;&\; \;Su ites: 1.7 miles\n 104 E Sydnor Ave\, Ridgecrest\, CA 93555\n (760) 4 46-1968\n Springhill Suites: 1.7 miles\n 113 E. Sydnor Avenue\, Ridg ecrest\, CA 93555\n (760) 446-1630\n Holiday Inn Express: 1.5 miles\ n 1010 N China Lake Blvd\, Ridgecrest\, CA 93555\n (760) 608-8080\n \n \n \n Mid-Level Hotels (No frills)\n \n Red Roof Inn: 2 mi les\n 1050 N Norma St Building A\, Ridgecrest\, CA 93555\n (760) 446 -6543\n Best Western China Lake Inn: 0.3 miles\n 400 S China Lake Bl vd\, Ridgecrest\, CA 93555\n (760) 371-2300\n \n \n \n  \;\n\ n CONVENTION VENUE\n\n Kerr McGee Community Center\n 100 W California A ve\, Ridgecrest\, CA 93555\n\n View Map Link\n NEW THIS YEAR - YOU MAKE YOUR OWN HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS!\n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \;\n\nBack to Top of Page\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nBack to Top of Page\n\n\n \n\n\n \;\n\n\ nExternal website related to this event: http://www.sairegion11.org/conven tion2026\n\nFor full event details\, visit: https://www.sairegion11.org/Co nvention2026 LOCATION:Kerr McGee Community Center\, 100 W California Ave.\, Ridgecrest\, CA 93555\, \, URL:https://www.sairegion11.org/Convention2026 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR