Calendar of Events in the German Community


     


SEPTEMBER 2010

SEPTEMBER 4, Saturday -- West Coast Championship Schwingfest in the Park (Swiss Wrestling Tournament)
Swiss Style Wrestling, BBQ, dancing to Ron Scheiber's Swiss Orchestra at 8:00 p.m.Aelpler Logo

Time: Gates open at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
Contact: Robert Fuchslin     510-793-1878 
Mariette Franke     408-988-4351
Email: mariette554@yahoo.com
Host: Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park




SEPTEMBER 12, Sunday -- Church Picnic at the Oakland Nature Friends
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Service at 10:30 a.m.
Food will be purchased from the Oakland Nature Friends.
St. Matthew's Steeple

Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse
3115 Butters Drive
Oakland, CA 94602
Contact: Church office 415-863-6371
Email: office@stmatthews-sf.org
Host: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church




SEPTEMBER 12, Sunday -- Herbstfest
Live Band: The Bajuk Trio, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.Naturfreunde

Time: starting at 1:00 p.m. Hot food is served.
Location: Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse
3115 Butters Drive
Oakland, CA 94602
Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information
Website
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm
Host: The Oakland Nature Friends





SEPTEMBER 18 + 19, Saturday and Sunday --
Nordkalifornische Skat-Meisterschaft

Time: starting at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Concordia Sport Club
2355 Ocean Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94127
Contact: Richard Morlock 650-595-1724
Host: Concordia Sport Club




SEPTEMBER 19, Sunday -- GERMAN FEST - in OaklandAlpiners
Please see our ad on the inside front page for details.
Come & celebrate German Fest with us in the East Bay, at the beautiful Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate. 
Fahneneinmarsch at 2:00 p.m. 
Music by the "AlpinersUSA".
Entertainment by the Golden Gate Bavarian Club dancers and Almenrausch Schuhplattler.
Fun for the children, good German food and Bavarian beer! Vendors of German goods are welcome. Please contact Barbara Clement (510-530-5229 or blclement@comcast.com) for your space.

Time: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. - Bring your children!
Location: Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate
2960 Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605
Contact: 510-836-0735 or 510-653-6564 for more information
Website: www.ugas-eb.org
Host: United German American Societies of the East Bay




SEPTEMBER 19, Sunday -- Erntedankfest
Enjoy a large dose of ‘Gemütlichkeit' and sample a great variety of German food amidst a traditional harvest festival display.Naturfreunde

Time: to be announced
Location: Sacramento Turner Hall
3349 J St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Contact: Shirley Riemer, GACCL      916-442-7360
Host: STV German American Cutural Center Library




SEPTEMBER 26, Sunday -- FOLK DANCE
No band. - Dance LessonsNaturfreunde

Time:   from 12 Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse
3115 Butters Drive
Oakland, CA 94602
Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information
Website
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm
Host: The Oakland Nature Friends




SEPTEMBER 26, Sunday -- German Day Celebration at Oktoberfest by the Bay
       with Fahneneinmarsch, daincing and singing for the whole family
Time: to be announced
Location: Pier 48
San Francisco
Contact: Erich at 415-334-3351
Website: www.OKTOBERFESTBYTHEBAY.COM
Host:  United German-American Societies of S.F. & Vicinity, Inc.



 
OCTOBER 2010

OCTOBER 1 + 2, Friday & Saturday -- Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest beer from Germany, German food, dancing to a live band, Biergarten!STV Logo

Time: Friday:     6:00 p.m. to midnight
Saturday: 3:00 p.m. to midnight
Location: Sacramento Turner Hall
3349 J. St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Contact: Walter Zacharias, VP    916-442-7360
Host: Sacramento Turn Verein




OCTOBER 3, Sunday -- German Day Banquet
(See our full page ad in the "Advertisements" section for details)
Semi-formal dinner and ball to celebrate the 120th German Day in San Francisco
Dancing to Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Band. Other entertainment to be announced.

Time: 5:00 p.m. Cocktails
6:00 p.m. Dinner
Location: Basque Cultural Center
599 Railroad Ave
South San Francisco
Contact: Erich 415-334-3351
Website: www.ugas-sf.org
Host: United German-American Societies of S.F. & Vicinity, Inc.



 
OCTOBER 3, Sunday -- Oktoberfest
Live Band: The Bajuk Trio from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Naturfreunde

Time: Hot food is served from 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse
3115 Butters Drive
Oakland, CA 94602
Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information
Website:
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm
Host: The Oakland Nature Friends




OCTOBER 9, Saturday -- Oktoberfest in the Gold Country -- Grass Valley, CA
Enjoy German food and dance to Joe Smiell and his Band.

Time: doors open at 5:00 p.m. Music begins at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Love Building at Condon Park
660 Minnie Street (corner of Minnie & Butler)
Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact: Mark Schillemann    530-265-5159
Christa Benson         530-272-6095  (tickets)
 Email: mark311dc@aol.com
Host: Gold Country German American Club




OCTOBER 9, Saturday -- Oktoberfest 
Enjoy German food and dance to the music of Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Dance Band from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.. Aelpler Logo
Wear your Dirndls and Lederhosen!

Time: doors open at 5:00 p.m. Dinner served from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
Contact: Swiss Park 510-793-6272
Reservations recommended
Host: Newark Swiss Park




OCTOBER 9, Saturday -- Sierra City 11th Annual Oktoberfest & Street Fair
Located in the heart of Sierra City on scenic Highway 49, 12 miles east of Downieville at the foot of the Sierra Buttes.
Live Band, German food, Kids' Entertainment, Raffle. Wear your Dirndl and Lederhosen! A fun time to be had by all.
Vendors welcome. Call for information.

Time: 10.00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Main Street
Sierra City
Contact: Jan Koettel, Promoter,  530-862-9009
jmk325@att.net
P.O. Box 231
Sierra City, CA 96125
Host: Sierra City Improvement Committee




OCTOBER 10, Sunday -- Oktoberfest
Hermann Denkmal
Traditional Oktoberfest with Gemütlichkeit, German food, Pretzels and great raffle prizes. Dance to the music of Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Band. Entertainment by the Schuhplattler Folk Dancers.

Time: doors open 12:00 noon - music starts at 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Ave
Petaluma
Contact: Manfred Gruener, Chairperson    tel/fax 707-664-0375
Host: Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26



OCTOBER 16, Saturday -- Oktoberfest Napa Valley
Featuring music by Deutscher Musikverein of San Francisco, The Al Gruber Band, and more. Enjoy imported, domestic and local brews, a variety of delicious German food, free children's activities and a festival marketplace.

Time: from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Location: For location, visit our website
Contact: info & tickets: 707-256-3200
website:
www.OktoberfestNapaValley.com
Host: produced by Riverbend Productions



OCTOBER 23, Saturday -- GAIS Annual Auction
You are invited to join the GAIS community at their annual auction to raise funds for the school. Entertainment: Dinner, dance performance, D.J., silent & live auction.

Time: at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Faultline Brewery
1235 Oakmead Parkway
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Contact: info & tickets: e-mail the Auction Chair at auction@gais.org
website:
www.germanamericanschool.org
Host: German American International School




OCTOBER 23, Saturday -- FLK 85th Anniversary Concert and Banquet
Anniversary concert by the Freundschaft Liederkranz Men's Chorus of San Francisco, with several invited guest choirs.

Time: please call for time
Location: Concert:
1st Unitarian Church
1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Banquet:
Holiday Inn
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco
Contact: Alfred Silbermann, FLK President    415-479-8083
Host: Freundschaft Liederkranz




OCTOBER 30, Saturday -- Metzgete / Schlachtfest
Enjoy Blutwurst, Leberwurst, Bratwurst and Kassler with all the trimmings.Aelpler Logo
Music by Ron Scheiber's Swiss Band.

Time: doors open at 5:00 p.m., Dinner served at 6:00 p.m.
Music from 7:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.
Location: Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
Contact: Mariette Franke 408-988-4351
By reservation only - please call!
Email: mariette554@yahoo.com
Host: Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park




OCTOBER 30, Saturday -- Halloween Party
Not for children, but for the young at heart. Dress in costume!STV Logo

Time: to be announced
Location: Sacramento Turner Hall
3349 J. St.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Contact: Leah Heine 916-442-7360
Host: Sacramento Turn Verein Soccer Club


 

OCTOBER 31, Sunday -- Reformationsfest
St. Matthew's Steeple


Time: 9:30 a.m. - English Service
11:00 a.m. - Gottesdienst in deutscher Sprache
Location: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
3281 -- 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
For free parking, enter the gate directly west of the Church on Dolores Street
Contact: Office 415-863-6371
e-mail: office@stmatthews-sf.org
Website: www.stmatthews-sf.org
Host:
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church




NOVEMBER 2010


November 7, Sunday -- Erntedankfest at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's Steeple
Celebrate Harvest Festival - a Potluck Meal will be served.

Time: 11:00 a.m.   Zweisprachiger Familiengottesdienst
Location: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
3281 -- 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
For free parking, enter the gate directly west of the Church on Dolores Street
Contact: Office 415-863-6371
e-mail: office@stmatthews-sf.org
Website: http://www.stmatthews-sf.org
Host:
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church




NOVEMBER 13, Saturday -- GAIS Open House
You are welcome to visit the German-American International School and find out about the unique educational experience it offers for your child. GAIS is an IB (International Baccalaureate) School with a German immersion Preschool and Kindergarten and a bilingual program in German and Englisch for grades 1-8. All classrooms will be open from 1 p.m. for you to visit. In addition to touring our campus & meeting with our teaching staff, we have scheduled a series of fun and interesting presentations.
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: German-American International School
275 Elliott Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Contact: Business Manager busmgr@gais.org
Website:
www.germanamericanschool.org
Host: German-American International School



NOVEMBER 13, Saturday -- Sacramento Turner Harmonie Annual Concert
Concert free, Dinner Dance by Reservation only!STV Logo

Time: Concert 3:30 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m., dancing thereafter
Location: Sacramento Turner Hall
3349 J Street
Sacramento
Contact: Suzy Holtzman    916-442-7360
Host: Sacramento Turner Harmonie



NOVEMBER 28, Sunday -- Christkindlmarkt
Hermann Denkmal
Traditional German Christkindlmarkt featuring crafts, food, music & entertainment from Germany -- Austria -- Switzerland.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Ave
Petaluma
Contact: Reinhold Grillmeyer, Chairperson  tel/fax 415-897-9467
Host: Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26



DECEMBER 2010
DECEMBER 4, Saturday -- 5th Annual Holiday Market at GISSV
German "Weihnachtsmarkt" with vendors, student performances, live music and German food.

Time: starting at 10:00 a.m.
Location: German International School of Silicon Valley
310 Easy Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
Contact: GISSV Office                 650-254-0748
Website:
www.gissv.org
Host: German International School of Silicon Valley




DECEMBER 4, Saturday -- Christmas Concert in San Francisco
Weihnachtslieder-Singing with the Ladies' Choir Damenchor Liederkranz and Men's Chorus Freundschaft Liederkranz.
Kommt in Weihnachtsstimmung mit Glühwein und Gebäck nach dem Konzert!

Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
3281 - 16th Street (at Dolores)
San Francisco
Contact: Hilde Rumbucher, President  415-664-8597
Lotte Haferkamp, V.P.   415-282-6412
Astrid Holder, Treasurer   650-697-3982
Host: Damenchor Liederkranz



DECEMBER 4, Saturday -- German Christmas Concert and Dance -- in El Sobrante
German Christmas Concert, Dinner and Dancing to Bill Bly's Continental Sound.Richmond Logo

Time: doors open 5:00 p.m., dinner 6:00 p.m., concert follows.
Location: Richmond Elks Club in El Sobrante
3931 San Pablo Dam Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
Contact: Marie Hoffmann, President 925-372-6665
5340 Alhambra Valley Rd
Martinez, CA 94553
Wendy Heyse, Secretary   510-787-3332
Host: Richmond Chor



DECEMBER 4, Saturday -- GAIS Holiday Festival
You are cordially invited to attend the German-American International School's annual Holiday Festival. Students will perform traditional Holiday songs, there will be a holiday market, arts and crafts tables, a Café, and a German sausage & bake sale.
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: German-American International School
275 Elliott Drive
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Contact: Business Manager busmgr@gais.org
Website:
www.germanamericanschool.org
Host: German-American International School



DECEMBER 4 + 5, Saturday & Sunday  --  Christkindlmarkt
Christmas Market: St. Nicholas, Glühwein, German Food, hot cider,  STV Logoroasted almonds, and holiday booths galore.
Bring a "Coat for Kids" to get in free! Vendors welcome.

Time: Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Turn Verein Hall
3349 J Street
Sacramento
Contact: Bill Haak      916-442-7360
Host: Sacramento Turn Verein Actives



DECEMBER 5, Sunday -- Christmas Dance
Live Band: Karl Lebherz Band from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Naturfreunde

Time: from 1:00 p.m. -- Hot food is served.
Location: Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse
3115 Butters Drive
Oakland, CA 94602
Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information
Website:
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm
Host: The Oakland Nature Friends




DECEMBER 5, Sunday -- Christmas Concert in Petaluma
A medley of traditional Christmas songs.
Dancing after the concert with "Otto".

Time: doors open at 2:00 p.m. -- Concert at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Petaluma Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Ave.
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact: Dagmara Castro, President        707-762-4562
Host: The Redwood Empire Saenger Chor




DECEMBER 10, Friday -- Weihnachtsfeier in San Mateo
Harmonie Gemischter Chor celebrates Christmas with German carols, sing-along, refreshments & Glühwein. Come & enjoy!

Time: 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Location: Meyer Hall of St. Andrew's Church
1501 So. El Camino Real
San Mateo
Contact: Oswald Drews, President  650-342-6543
Annemarie Thiel, V.P.  650-364-2158
Host: Harmonie Singing Society



DECEMBER 18, Saturday -- "Fröhliche Weihnacht" beim OTV in Oakland
Oakland TurnVerein Logo
A traditional German Christmas concert with sing-along and Santa Claus! Bring the children.
Dinner and other refreshments available. Glühwein!
After the concert, dancing to Bill Bly's Combo

Time: doors open at 4:30 p.m. -- Concert at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Bjornson Hall
2258 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94602
Contact: Barbara Fronk          650-697-1577
Christine                   510-653-6564
Website:
www.ugas-eb.org
Host: Oakland Turnverein Gemischter Chor



DECEMBER 24, Friday -- Heiligabend / Christmas Eve at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's Steeple

Time: Bilingual Family Service at 3:00 p.m.
German Service at 4:30 p.m.
English Service at 6:00 p.m.
Location: 3281 -- 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
For free parking, enter the gate directly west of the Church on Dolores Street.
Contact: Office 415-863-6371
e-mail: office@stmatthews-sf.org
Website: http://www.stmatthews-sf.org
Host:
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church



DECEMBER 25, Saturday -- Christmas Day / 1. Weihnachtstag - St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
St. Matthew's Steeple
Freundschaft Liederkranz Men's
Chorus sings. Stollen will be served.

Time: German service only at 11:00 a.m.
Location: 3281 -- 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
For free parking, enter the gate directly west of the Church on Dolores Street.
Contact: Office 415-863-6371
e-mail: office@stmatthews-sf.org
Website: http://www.stmatthews-sf.org
Host:
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church



DECEMBER 31, Friday -- New Year's Eve Party - in Petaluma
Hermann Denkmal
Midnight champagne and buffet.
Enjoy Silvester with your friends and dance to Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Band, pop the balloons at midnight and wish each other a "Happy New Year"!

Time: doors open at 6:30 p.m. -- Gourmet dinner at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Hermann Sons Hall
860 Western Ave
Petaluma
Contact: Trudy Gerold, President-Chairperson  707-765-5734
Advance reservations required.
Host: Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26



DECEMBER 31, Friday -- Gala New Year's Eve Ball -- in Newark
German dinner available from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Aelpler Logo
Midnight champagne buffet included.
Music by: The Internationals
Event by prepaid reservations only.

Time: doors open 6:00 p.m., dancing 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Location: Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
Contact: Mariette Franke 408-988-4351
or Rosemary Ramsell 510-793-0983
Email: mariette554@yahoo.com
Host: Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park




JANUARY 2011

JANUARY 14, Friday -- Feuerzangenbowle
This 1940's movie starring Heinz Rühmann has become a cult classic in Germany. Our movie hasSTV Logo English subtitles. Sample our "Feuerzangenbowle", a mulled wine fortified with rum. Gemütlichkeit and camaraderie!

Time:  to be announced
Location: Sacramento Turn Verein Hall
3349 J St.
Sacramento.
Contact: Shirley Riemer, GACC/L  916-442-7360
Host: STV German-American Cultural Center Library




JANUARY 29, Saturday -- Annual Crab Feed
All you can eat crabs & prawns. Salad, pasta, garlic bread, all included. Aelpler Logo

Time: doors open 5:00 p.m., dinner served 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
Contact: For reservations call Swiss Park 510-793-6272
Host: Newark Swiss Park





FEBRUARY 2011

FEBRUARY 5,  Saturday -- Karneval
Carnival/Mardi Gras Costume Dance with live music and prizesSTV Logo

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location: Sacramento Turn Verein Hall
3349 J St.
Sacramento
Contact: Walter Zacarias, VP     916-442-7360
Host: Sacramento Turn Verein




FEBRUARY 6, Sunday -- Folk Dance
No band. -- Dance Lessons.Naturfreunde

Time: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Hot food served from 1:00 p.m.
Location: Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse
3115 Butters Drive
Oakland, CA 94602
Contact: canll 510-531-2930 for further information
Website:
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm
Host: The Oakland Nature Friends




FEBRUARY 19, Saturday -- Soccer Club Crab Feed
Crab, crab, and more crab! All you can eat crab, pasta, salad, garlic bread, and more. Includes fullSTV Logo bar. Live band.
Time: to be announced
Location: Sacramento Turn Verein Hall
3349 J St.
Sacramento
Contact: Charley Freemeyer   916-442-7360
Host: Sacramento Turn Verein Soccer Club




MARCH 2011

MARCh 5, Saturday -- German Family Karneval
Dress in your favorite costume, bring your family and friends, and enjoy an afternoon full of entertainment and activities.

Time: starting at 4:00 p.m.
Location: GISSV Berkeley Campus
1 Lawson Road
Berkeley, CA 94707
Contact: Pamela Mead 510-558-0436
e-mail:
Berkeley@gissv.org
Website:
www.berkeley.gissv.org
Host: German International School of Silicon Valley, Berkeley Campus




MARCH 5, Saturday -- Pacific Sängerbund Kommers (yearly choir concert) and Richmond Choir's 100th year celebration
        Kommers together with Richmond Choir's Centenial Celebration

Time: to be announced
Location: Crown Plaza Hotel
45 John Glenn Dr.
Concord, CA 94520
Contact: Marie Hoffmann, President     295-372-6665
e-mail:
ohma08@sbcglobal.net
Mailing:
5340 Alhanbra Valley Road, Martinez, CA 94553
Host: The Richmond Chor



MARCH 19, Saturday -- St. Patrick's Dinner Dance
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner -- be sure to wear green! Aelpler Logo
Dance to the music of Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Dance Band.

Time: Dinner served from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Swiss Park
5911 Mowry Ave
Newark, CA 94560
Contact: Newark Swiss Park at 510-793-6272 or
Rosemary Ramsell 510-793-0983 for reservations
Host: Newark Swiss Park



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