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Fall Schwingfest in the Park -- Saturday AUGUST 30

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:	Joe Marty 408-268-9755 or Mariette Franke 408-988-4351
Email:	Sfranke554@aol.com
Host:	Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park

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German-American Labor Day Picnic -- Sunday AUGUST 31

Picnic with German food, song and dance in the Park.
Entertainment: Music by Bill Bly and Otto

Time:	11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location:	Penngrove Community Park (behind the Fire Station) in Penngrove
Contact:	Dagmara Castro, President 707-762-4562
Host:	Redwood Empire Sänger Chor

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Herbstfest -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 7

Live Band: Anthony, Stefan and Joe, 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
Host:	The Oakland Nature Friends

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Church Picnic at the Oakland Nature Friends -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 7

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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Folk Dance -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 14

No Band - Dance Lessons.

Time:	12:00 Noon - 5:00 p.m.. Hot food from 1:00 p.m.
Location:	Oakland Nature Friends Clubhouse 3115 Butters Drive Oakland, CA 94602
Contact:	call 510-531-2930 for further information
Host:	The Oakland Nature Friends

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Nordkalifornische Skat-Meisterschaft -- Saturday and Sunday SEPTEMBER 20 + 21

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

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GERMAN FEST - in Hayward -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 21

Come & celebrate German Fest with us in the East Bay. Fahneneinmarsch at 2:00 p.m. Free parking.
Music by "The Alpiners" band and Bill Bly's Combo.

Dance performances by Alpentänzer Schuhplattler and Almenrausch Schuhplattler.
"Kinderstube" , 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 8:00 p.m. - Bring your children!
Location:	Centennial Hall in Hayward 22292 Foothill Boulevard Hayward, CA 94541
Contact:	510-836-0735 or 925-372-6665 for more information
Host:	United German American Societies of the East Bay
Website:	http://www.ugas-eb.org

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Erntedankfest -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 21

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:	Senta Parker     916-939-0401
Host:	STV German-American Cutural Center Library

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German Day Banquet -- Sunday SEPTEMBER 28

Semi-formal dinner and ball to celebrate the 118^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 or Wolfgang 415-924-5530
Host:	United German American Societies of San Francisco & Vicinity
Website:	http://www.ugas-sf.org

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German Day Celebration and Oktoberfest -- Thursday through Sunday OCTOBER 2, 3, 4 + 5

 

Time:	Sunday October 5th is GERMAN DAY 2008, with Flag Parade, music, dancing & singing for the whole family.
Location:	Festival Pavilion Fort Mason Center San Francisco
Contact:	American Showplace Productions 888-746-7522 or Erich at 415-334-3351
Host:	American Showplace Productions and the United German-American Societies of S.F. & Vicinity, Inc.
Website:	http://www.OKTOBERFESTBYTHEBAY.COM

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Oktoberfest -- Friday + Saturday OCTOBER 3 + 4

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:	Gery Frankenstein, President 916-628-0270
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein

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Oktoberfest -- Saturday OCTOBER 4

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 Dindls and Leather Hosen!

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 5

Live Band: Anthony, Stefan and Joe from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Performances: Nature Friends Schuhplattler Dance Group

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
Host:	The Oakland Nature Friends

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Oktoberfest in the Gold Country -- Grass Valley, CA -- Saturday OCTOBER 11

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:	Community Senior Center 11350 McCourtney Road Gate 2, Gold Country Fairground Grass Valley, CA 95945
Contact:	Nancy Naumann 530-477-1622 or Christa Benson   530-272-6095
Email:	betsroff@fsaccess.net
Host:	Gold Country German American Club

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Sierra City 9^th Annual Oktoberfest -- Saturday OCTOBER 11

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 12

Traditional Oktoberfest with Gemütlichkeit, German food, Pretzels and great raffle prizes. Dance to the music of Tony Raymann and his Edelweiss Band. Entertainment by the Alpentänzer Schuhplattler Folk Dancers from Sacramento.

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    707-664-0375
Host:	Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26

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Halloween Party -- Saturday OCTOBER 25

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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Reformationsfest Sunday -- Sunday OCTOBER 26

Celebration meal following the second service.

Time:	English 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
Email:	office@st.matthews-sf.org
Website:	http://www.stmatthews-sf.org

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Sacramento Turner Harmonie Annual Concert -- Saturday NOVEMBER 8

Concert free, Dinner Dance by Reservation only!

Time:	Concert 4:00 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 Gem. Chor

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Metzgete / Schlachtfest -- Saturday NOVEMBER 8

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

Music by Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Dance 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:	Sfranke554@aol.com
Host:	Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park

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Laternenfest and Parade -- Sunday NOVEMBER 9

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:	Sissy Schmid, Director  510-525-3105
Host:	Bay Area Kinderstube

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Christkindlmarkt -- Sunday NOVEMBER 30

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  415-897-9467
Host:	Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26

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Weihnachtsfeier in San Mateo -- Friday DECEMBER 5

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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Christmas Concert in San Francisco -- Saturday DECEMBER 6

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:	Concert starts at 2:00 p.m.
Location:	St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran Church 3281 - 16th Street (at Dolores) San Francisco
Contact:	Astrid Holder, President 650-697-3982 or Lotte Haferkamp, V.P.   415-282-6412
Host:	Damenchor Liederkranz

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German Christmas Concert and Dance -- in El Sobrante -- Saturday DECEMBER 6

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 -- a mixed community chorus

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Christkindlmarkt -- Saturday & Sunday DECEMBER 6 + 7

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 7

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
Host:	The Oakland Nature Friends

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Christmas Concert in Petaluma -- Sunday DECEMBER 7

Christmas Concert, Song and Dance with Bill Bly & Otto

Time:	starting at 4:00 p.m.
Location:	Hermann Sons Hall 860 Western Ave Petaluma CA 94952
Contact:	Dagmara Castro, President 707-762-4562
Host:	Redwood Empire Saenger Chor

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"Fröhliche Weihnacht" beim OTV in Oakland Christmas Concert & Dance -- Saturday DECEMBER 13

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 Continental Sound.

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
Host:	Oakland Turnverein Gemischter Chor

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Heiligabend - St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church -- Wednesday DECEMBER 24

Time:	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
Email:	office@st.matthews-sf.org
Website:	http://www.stmatthews-sf.org

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Christmas Day / 1. Weihnachtstag - St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church -- Thursday DECEMBER 25

Freundschaft Liederkranz Männergesangsverein/Men's
Chorus sings. Stollen will be served.

Time:	German service only at 11:00 a.m.
Location:	3281 -- 16thHot food is served 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
Email:	office@st.matthews-sf.org
Website:	http://www.stmatthews-sf.org

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

Midnight champagne and buffet.
Enjoy Silvester with your friends and dance to the Tony Raymann 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:	Reinhold Grillmeyer, Chairperson  415-897-9467 Advance reservations required.
Host:	Hermann Sons, Petaluma Lodge #26

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Gala New Year's Eve Ball -- in Newark -- Wednesday 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:	Sfranke554@aol.com
Host:	Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club / Newark Swiss Park

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Silvester Feier - in Sacramento -- Wednesday DECEMBER 31

Gala New Year's Eve ball for you and your friends!
Ticket includes gourmet dinner, hosted bar, midnight snack,
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:	Gery Frankenstein, President, 916-628-0270
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein

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Annual Crab Feed -- Saturday JANUARY 24

All you can eat crabs & prawns. Pasta, garlic bread, salad included.
Music for dancing by Tony Raymann's Edelweiss Dance Band.

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 7

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:	Gery Frankenstein, President 916-628-0270
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein

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Folk Dance -- Sunday FEBRUARY 8

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:	call 510-531-2930 for further information
Host:	The Oakland Nature Friends

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Feuerzangenbowle -- Friday FEBRUARY 13

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:	Senta Parker, Program Chair   916-939-0401
Host:	STV German-American Cultural Center Library

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Crab Feed -- Saturday FEBRUARY 21

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:	Mike Heine, Soccer Club President 916-739-1869
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein Soccer Club

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Faschingsball -- Saturday FEBRUARY 21

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

Buffet dinner, dancing and overnight accommodation included. 

Dancing to The Internationals.

Time:	Evening / overnight to Sunday Dinner served at 5:00 p.m.
Location:	Mission de Oro (Ramada Inn) 13070 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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Pacific Sängerbund Kommers (yearly choir concert) -- Saturday FEBRUARY 28

Guests are very welcome!

Time:	doors open at 2:00 p.m., concert starts at 3:30 p.m., dinner at 5:30 p.m., dancing starts at 6:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turn Verein Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento
Contact:	Irene & Al Guzauskas   916-362-2607
Host:	Sacramento Turner Harmonie Gem. Chor

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St. Patrick's Dinner Dance -- Saturday MARCH 14

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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School's Spring Theater -- Sunday MARCH 15

The German language school's spring theater performance gives the students an opportunity to use the German they have learned. Light hearted versions of fairytales to delight young and old!

Time:	3:00 p.m.
Location:	Sacramento Turn Verein Hall 3349 J St. Sacramento
Contact:	Irmgard Schlenker 916-488-7922
Host:	Sacramento Turn Verein's German School

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