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Regarding your stay at Lord Manaus Hotel

Lord Manaus Hotel is about a 15-minute walk from Manaus’ main attraction, the famous Opera House, and within easy walking distance of several restaurants and shops. Although it is about 20-30 minutes away from Termini Station on foot, the hotel offers a 24-hour free shuttle. If you wish to take a taxi, they leave from the designated taxi area just outside of the station. The fare should be approximately US$10-15, including tip.

Attendees who have already received the conference bag with their name badges can directly proceed to the hotel front desk for check-in. If you have not been given the bag yet, please report to the conference office (Room 320). Please note that all rooms are single accommodation only.

The conference office hours are presented below, though it may be unattended for short periods during lunch time. If you have any questions or assistance outside these hours, ask one of the local organizers who can be found in the convention room wearing pink badges.

□ 21 October (Mon)       16:00 -18:00

□ 22 October (Tue)         08:00 -18:00

□ 23 October (Wed)       08:00 - 16:00

□ 24 October (Thu)        08:00 - 16:00

□ 25 October (Fri)          08:00 - 12:00

The 20th Annual Columbia Wine Tasting Festival will be held at Columbia State Historic Park from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, October 2. This year we will spotlight 25 of the newest and lesser-known vineyards in California.

Booths from the wineries are set up, and the sampler can taste one or all of the wines from a particular local winery, whose selections are usually available only at the cellar door. Several years ago, the festival began to invite some international wineries, too. This year, four European vineyards are presenting their selections which vary in color and sweetness.

More than 50 wineries will offer several of their wines to attendees to taste as well as to purchase. And a dozen restaurants including Chartwells will serve a wide array of appetizers during the event.

You can help select the best wine of the festival with a vote for your favorite. Event tickets are available from the Columbia College Foundation. They cost $40 in advance or $45 the day of the festival. All proceeds go to benefit programs operated by the Columbia College Foundation.