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Swiss Independence Day Picnic -- Sunday AUGUST 2

Door prizes, BBQ, music and dancing to Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Dance Band.

Time:	Gates open at 11 a.m. (in Park)
Location:	Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave Newark, CA 94560
Contact:	Otto or Heidi Ambiel 831-662-8709
Host:	United Swiss Societies of Northern California

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Biergartenfest -- Sunday AUGUST 2

Live Band: The Internationals from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Performances: Nature Friends Schuhplattler Dance Group

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

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Centennial of the Altenheim -- Saturday AUGUST 15

Celebrating 100 years since the re-opening of the Altenheim after the fire in 1908.

Entertainment: to be announced later

Time:
Location:	The Altenheim 1720 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA 94602
Contact:	Hannelore Avalos (Secretary)  510-530-4013 1699 Excelsior Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Host:	The Excelsior German Center and Citizen Housing at the Altenheim, Inc.

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German Night with the RIVER CATS -- Wednesday AUGUST 26

German theme night at a "River Cats" baseball game

Time:
Location:	Raley Field Baseball Stadium 400 Ballpark Drive Sacramento, CA 95691
Contact:	Robert Krieger   916-956-1918 or 916-649-TIXS for tickets
Host:	Sacramento Turnverein

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Fall Schwingfest in the Park -- Saturday AUGUST 29

Swiss Style Wrestling, BBQ, dancing to Ron Scheiber's Swiss Orchestra at 8:00 p.m.

Time:	Gates open at 11 a.m.
Location:	Swiss Park 5911 Mowry Ave Newark, CA 94560
Contact:	Robert Fuchslin    510-793-1878 or Mariette Franke 408-988-4351
Email:	mariette554@yahoo.com
Host:	Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park

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Church Picnic at the Oakland Nature Friends -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 13

St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church Service at 11:00 a.m.
Food can be purchased from the Oakland Nature Friends.

Time:	11:00 a.m.
Location:	Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse 3115 Butters Drive Oakland, CA 94602
Contact:	Church office 415-863-6371
Email:	office@st.matthews-sf.org
Host:	St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Herbstfest -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 13

Live Band: The Bajuk Trio, from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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Nordkalifornische Skat-Meisterschaft -- Saturday and Sunday SEPTEMBER 19 + 20

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

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GERMAN FEST - in Oakland -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 20

Please see our ad on the inside front page for details.

Come & celebrate German Fest with us in the East Bay, in cooperation with the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate. 

Fahneneinmarsch at 2:00 p.m. 

Music by "The Alpiners USA".

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) for your space.

Time:	12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. - Bring your children!
Location:	Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate 2960 Peralta Oaks Court Oakland, CA 94605
Contact:	510-836-0735 or 510-562-0328 for more information and advance tickets, also on www.dunsmuir.org
Website:	http://www.ugas-eb.org, http://www.dunsmuir.org
Host:	United German American Societies of the East Bay and the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate

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Erntedankfest -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 20

Enjoy a large dose of ‘Gemütlichkeit' and a great variety of German foods amidst a traditional harvest festival display.

Time:	from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turner Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento
Contact:	Shirley Riemer, GACCL Rep     916-421-8032
Host:	STV German-American Cutural Center Library

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FOLK DANCE -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 27

No band. - Dance Lessons

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

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German Day Banquet -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 27

(See our full page ad in the "Advertisements" section for details)

Semi-formal dinner and ball to celebrate the 119^th 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:	http://www.ugas-sf.org
Host:	United German American Societies of San Francisco & Vicinity

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German Day Celebration/ Oktoberfest by the Bay -- Thursday through Sunday OCTOBER 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th

 

Time:	Sunday October 4th is GERMAN DAY 2009, with Flag Parade, music, dancing & singing for the whole family.
Location:	contact American Showplace Productions 888-746-7522 or Erich at 415-334-3351
Contact:	American Showplace Productions 888-746-7522 or Erich at 415-334-3351
Website:	http://www.OKTOBERFESTBYTHEBAY.COM
Host:	American Showplace Productions and the United German-American Societies of S.F. & Vicinity, Inc.

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Oktoberfest -- Friday + Saturday OCTOBER 2 + 3

German food and entertainment, dancing to a live band.

Time:	Friday: 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turner Hall 3349 J. St. Sacramento
Contact:	Robert Krieger, President 916-956-1918
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein

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Oktoberfest -- Saturday OCTOBER 3

Enjoy German food and dancing to the music of Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Dance Band from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m..
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 or Rosemary 510-793-0983 Reservations recommended
Host:	Newark Swiss Park

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Oktoberfest -- Sunday OCTOBER 4

Live Band: The Bajuk Trio from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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

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Oktoberfest in the Gold Country -- Grass Valley, CA -- Saturday OCTOBER 10

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 or Christa Benson   530-265-6095  (tickets)
Email:	mark311dc@aol.com
Host:	Gold Country German American Club

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Sierra City 10^th Annual Oktoberfest -- Saturday OCTOBER 10

Street Fair in Sierra City on scenic Highway 49, located 12 miles east of Downieville at the foot of the Sierra Buttes.
Live Oompah Band, German food, Kids' Entertainment, Raffle. Wear your Dirndl and Lederhosen!
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 P.O. Box 231 Sierra City, CA 96125
Host:	Sierra City Improvement Committee

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Oktoberfest -- Sunday OCTOBER 11

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

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'Elk'oberfest! -- Saturday OCTOBER 24

Join us for our 2nd annual 'Elk'oberfest, benefitting the Elks Lodge #1251.

Dance to live music of the Alpiners USA, featuring Joe Domitrowich.  Traditional folk dance performances by the Golden Gate Bavarian Club.

Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Children 10 & under free. Ticket includes dinner. Seating is limited, so buy your tickets early!

Time:	from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location:	Richmond Elks Lodge 3931 San Pablo Dam Road El Sobrante
Contact:	Michael Mittelbuscher 510-821-1500
e-mail:	info@bhtvgoldengate.org
Host:	Golden Gate Bavarian Club

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Metzgete / Schlachtfest -- Saturday OCTOBER 24

Enjoy Blutwurst, Leberwurst, Bratwurst and Kassler with all the trimmings.

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

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Reformationsfest Sunday -- Sunday OCTOBER 25

Celebration meal following the second service.

Time:	Bilingual family service  9:30 a.m., German service 11:00 a.m.
Location:	St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church 3281 -- 16th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 For free parking, enter the gate directly west of the Church on Dolores Street, or park on the Arthur J. Sullivan & Co. Funeral Director's parking lot at 2254 Market Street (a 10 minute walk to the church).
Contact:	Office 415-863-6371
e-mail:	office@st.matthews-sf.org
Website:	http://www.stmatthews-sf.org
Host:	St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church

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Halloween Party -- Saturday OCTOBER 31

Not for children, but for the young at heart. Dress in costume!

Time:	from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turner Hall 3349 J. St. Sacramento
Contact:	Leah Heine 916-233-9312
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein Soccer Club

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Laternenfest and Parade -- Sunday NOVEMBER 8

Celebrate the tradition of St. Martin with us!

Our preschool fundraiser includes the sale of Glühwein, Weckmänner, grilled sausages,  hot chocolate, and books. Children's performance and raffle.

Time:	from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Location:	Bay Area Kinderstube 842 Key Route Blvd. Albany, CA 94706
Contact:	Sybille Cohen, Director  510-525-3105
Host:	Bay Area Kinderstube

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St. Martin's Day Lantern Parade -- Wednesday NOVEMBER 11

Celebrate the legend of St. Martin by singing & parading around the neighborhood with the light of the children's lanterns. Lantern parade; shadow theater performance

Apple cider and Weckmänner/Martinsmänner available for purchase.

Time:	Starting at 6:00 p.m.   free admission
Location:	German-American International School 275 Elliott Drive Menlo Park, CA 94025
Contact:	offmgr@gais.org or www.germanamericanschool.org
Host:	German-American International School

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Sacramento Turner Harmonie Annual Concert -- Saturday NOVEMBER 14

Concert free, Dinner Dance by Reservation only!

Time:	Concert 3:30 p.m., Dinner 6:00 p.m., dancing thereafter
Location:	Sacramento Turner Hall 3349 J Street Sacramento
Contact:	Irene Guzauskas 916-362-2607
Host:	Sacramento Turner Harmonie

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Christkindlmarkt -- Sunday NOVEMBER 29

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

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Christmas Concert in San Francisco -- Saturday DECEMBER 5

Weihnachtslieder-Singen 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. Matthews Evangelical 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

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German Christmas Concert and Dance -- in El Sobrante -- Saturday DECEMBER 5

German Christmas Concert, Dinner and Dancing to Bill Bly's Continental Sound.

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

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Christkindlmarkt -- Saturday & Sunday DECEMBER 5 + 6

Christmas Market: Santa, Glühwein, hot cider,
roasted 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:	Al Guzauskas  916-362-2607
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein Actives

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Christmas Dance -- Sunday DECEMBER 6

Live Band: Karl Lebherz Band from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Performances: Nature Friends Schuhplattler Dance Group

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

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Weihnachtsfeier in San Mateo -- Friday DECEMBER 11

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

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"Fröhliche Weihnacht" beim OTV in Oakland -- Saturday DECEMBER 19

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 or Christine 510-653-6564
Website:	www.ugas-eb.org
Host:	Oakland Turnverein Gemischter Chor

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Heiligabend / Christmas Eve - St. Matthew Evang.-Luth. Church -- Thursday DECEMBER 24

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, or park on the Arthur J. Sullivan & Co. Funeral Director's parking lot at 2254 Market Street (a 10 minute walk to the church).
Contact:	Office 415-863-6371
e-mail:	office@st.matthews-sf.org
Website:	http://www.stmatthews-sf.org
Host:	St. Matthew Evang.-Luth. Church

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Christmas Day / 1. Weihnachtstag - St. Matthew Evang.-Luth. Church -- Friday DECEMBER 25

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, or park on the Arthur J. Sullivan & Co. Funeral Director's parking lot at 2254 Market Street (a 10 minute walk to the church).
Contact:	Office 415-863-6371
e-mail:	office@st.matthews-sf.org
Website:	http://www.stmatthews-sf.org
Host:	St. Matthew Evang.-Luth. Church

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New Year's Eve Party - in Petaluma -- Thursday DECEMBER 31

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:	Klaus Borchers, Chairperson  tel/fax 415-472-4046 Advance reservations required.
Host:	Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26

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Gala New Year's Eve Ball -- in Newark -- Thursday DECEMBER 31

German dinners available from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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

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Silvester Feier - in Sacramento -- Thursday DECEMBER 31

Gala New Year's Eve ball for you and your friends!
Ticket includes gourmet dinner, hosted bar,
champagne toast, live band. Reservations required, semi formal.

Time:	doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turn Verein Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento.
Contact:	Robert Krieger, President, 916-956-1918
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein

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Feuerzangenbowle -- Friday JANUARY 15

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

Time:	7:30 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turn Verein Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento.
Contact:	Shirley Riemer, GACCL Rep.   916-421-8032
Host:	STV German-American Cultural Center Library

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Annual Crab Feed -- Saturday JANUARY 30

All you can eat crabs & prawns. Pasta, garlic bread, salad included.
Music to be announced

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 Rosemary Ramsell 510-793-0983
Host:	Newark Swiss Park (510-793-6272)

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Karneval -- Saturday FEBRUARY 6

Carnival Costume Dance with Al Gruber's Band.

Time:	6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turn Verein Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento
Contact:	Robert Krieger, President 916-956-1918
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein

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Folk Dance -- Sunday FEBRUARY 7

No band. -- Dance Lessons.

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

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Faschingsball / Karneval / Mardi Gras -- Saturday FEBRUARY 13

Buffet dinner, dancing and overnight accommodation included.

Costumes must be worn from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. to be eligible for prize money.

Dancing to The Internationals

Time:	Evening / overnight to Sunday Dinner served at 5:00 p.m.
Location:	Mission de Oro (Ramada Inn) 3070 S. Hwy 33 at I-5 Santa Nella, CA.
Contact:	Renate Bohn  707-762-7106
Host:	Grand Lodge, Order of the Hermann Sons

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Crab Feed -- Saturday FEBRUARY 20

Crab, crab, and more crab! All you can eat crab, pasta, salad, garlic bread, and more. Includes full bar. Live band.

Time:	from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turn Verein Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento
Contact:	Charley Freemeyer   916-869-8943
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein Soccer Club

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Pacific Sängerbund Kommers (yearly choir concert) -- Saturday FEBRUARY 27

Guests are very welcome!

Time:	doors open at 2:00 p.m., concert starts at 4:00 p.m., dinner at 6:00 p.m., dance music starts at 6:00 p.m.
Location:	Jugoslav Napredak Club 770 Montague Express Way San Jose, CA 95131
Contact:	Edith Meyer, VP Germania Verein    408-379-6540
Host:	Germania Verein Gemischter Chor

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St. Patrick's Dinner Dance -- Saturday MARCH 20

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner -- be sure to wear green!
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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CLASSIC GERMAN CONCERT -- Sunday MARCH 28

Concert proceeds will benefit the school's scholarship fund.

Time:
Location:	Sacramento Turn Verein Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento
Contact:	Monika Ponce 916-230-3826
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein German Language School

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