- 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 94560Contact: Otto or Heidi Ambiel 831-662-8709 Host: United Swiss Societies of Northern California
- 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 94602Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information Website:
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm Host: The Oakland Nature Friends
- 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 94602Contact: Hannelore Avalos (Secretary) 510-530-4013
1699 Excelsior Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Host: The Excelsior German Center and
Citizen Housing at the Altenheim, Inc.
- 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
- 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 94560Contact: Robert Fuchslin 510-793-1878 or
Mariette Franke 408-988-4351Email: mariette554@yahoo.com Host: Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park
- 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 94602Contact: Church office 415-863-6371 Email: office@st.matthews-sf.org Host: St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church
- 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 94602Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information Website
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm
Host: The Oakland Nature Friends
- 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
- 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
- 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.
SacramentoContact: Shirley Riemer, GACCL Rep 916-421-8032 Host: STV German-American Cutural Center Library
- 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 94602Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information Website
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm
Host: The Oakland Nature Friends
- 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 119th 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 FranciscoContact: Erich 415-334-3351 Website: http://www.ugas-sf.org Host: United German American Societies of San Francisco & Vicinity
- German Day Celebration/ Oktoberfest by the Bay -- Thursday through Sunday OCTOBER 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th
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 415-334-3351Website: http://www.OKTOBERFESTBYTHEBAY.COM Host: American Showplace Productions and the United German-American Societies of S.F. & Vicinity, Inc.
- 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.
SacramentoContact: Robert Krieger, President 916-956-1918 Host: Sacramento Turn Verein
- 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 94560Contact: Swiss Park 510-793-6272 or
Rosemary 510-793-0983
Reservations recommendedHost: Newark Swiss Park
- 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 94602Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information Website:
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm Host: The Oakland Nature Friends
- 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 95945Contact: Mark Schillemann 530-265-5159 or
Christa Benson 530-265-6095 (tickets)
Email: mark311dc@aol.com
Host: Gold Country German American Club
- Sierra City 10th 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 CityContact: Jan Koettel, Promoter, 530-862-9009
P.O. Box 231
Sierra City, CA 96125Host: Sierra City Improvement Committee
- 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
PetalumaContact: Manfred Gruener, Chairperson tel/fax 707-664-0375 Host: Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26
- '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
- 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 94560Contact: Mariette Franke 408-988-4351
By reservation only - please call!Email: mariette554@yahoo.com Host: Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park
- 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
- 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.
SacramentoContact: Leah Heine 916-233-9312 Host: Sacramento Turn Verein Soccer Club
- 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 94706Contact: Sybille Cohen, Director 510-525-3105 Host: Bay Area Kinderstube
- 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
- 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
SacramentoContact: Irene Guzauskas 916-362-2607 Host: Sacramento Turner Harmonie
- 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
PetalumaContact: Reinhold Grillmeyer, Chairperson tel/fax 415-897-9467 Host: Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26
- 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 FranciscoContact: Hilde Rumbucher, President 415-664-8597
Lotte Haferkamp, V.P. 415-282-6412
Astrid Holder, Treasurer 650-697-3982
Host: Damenchor Liederkranz
- 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 94803Contact: Marie Hoffmann, President 925-372-6665
5340 Alhambra Valley Rd
Martinez, CA 94553
Wendy Heyse, Secretary 510-787-3332Host: Richmond Chor
- 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
SacramentoContact: Al Guzauskas 916-362-2607 Host: Sacramento Turn Verein Actives
- 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 94602Contact: call 510-531-2930 for further information Website:
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm Host: The Oakland Nature Friends
- 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 MateoContact: Oswald Drews, President 650-342-6543
Annemarie Thiel, V.P. 650-364-2158Host: Harmonie Singing Society
- "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 94602Contact: Barbara Fronk 650-697-1577 or
Christine 510-653-6564Website:
www.ugas-eb.org
Host: Oakland Turnverein Gemischter Chor
- 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
- 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
- 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
PetalumaContact: Klaus Borchers, Chairperson tel/fax 415-472-4046
Advance reservations required.Host: Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26
- 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 94560Contact: Mariette Franke 408-988-4351
or Rosemary Ramsell 510-793-0983Email: mariette554@yahoo.com Host: Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park
- 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
- 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
- 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 94560Contact: For reservations call Rosemary Ramsell 510-793-0983 Host: Newark Swiss Park (510-793-6272)
- 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.
SacramentoContact: Robert Krieger, President 916-956-1918 Host: Sacramento Turn Verein
- 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 94602Contact: canll 510-531-2930 for further information Website:
www.thenaturefriendscorporation.org/oaklandnf.htm Host: The Oakland Nature Friends
- 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
- 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.
SacramentoContact: Charley Freemeyer 916-869-8943 Host: Sacramento Turn Verein Soccer Club
- 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
- 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 94560Contact: Newark Swiss Park at 510-793-6272 or
Rosemary Ramsell 510-793-0983 for reservationsHost: Newark Swiss Park
- CLASSIC GERMAN CONCERT -- Sunday MARCH 28
Concert proceeds will benefit the school's scholarship fund.
Time:
Location: Sacramento Turn Verein Hall
3349 J St.
SacramentoContact: Monika Ponce 916-230-3826 Host: Sacramento Turn Verein German Language School
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