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SAN FRANCISCO
EAST BAY AREA
EAST BAY SINGLES NEWSLETTER August 2010
CURRENT EVENTS
July 31- August 1, 2010 - The Berkeley Kite Festival. These are like no other kites you will ever see. Imagine gigantic geckos, bears, lobsters and octopuses invading the skies over Cesar Chavez Park in Berkeley. There will be kite making and kite flying lessons, team kite ballets, battling kites and kites that rain down candy to earthbound fans. Don’t forget to bring your friends and a camera. This event is free for all to enjoy. 10:00am - 5:00pm Kite Festival Attendees are asked to consider free parking east of I-80 and walking/biking across our new Bike/Pedestrian Bridge. Enjoy a scenic view of the SF Bay while walking to our great kite display and festival.
August 7, 2010 - Oakland A’s vs. Texas Rangers. 7:05 pm. It will be a great price for a great time. Only $8 per person. This includes ticket, sandwich, chips and candy. Friends and family welcome. Contact Debbie Crawford at bdbear1212@sbcglobal.net
August 14, 2010 - S.S. RED OAK “All HANDS ON DECK” The Oakland Stake Singles are Sponsoring a service project on the Victory Ship, the SS Red Oak. The ship served our country during WWII and is being restored to operational condition. We have the opportunity to be a part of her historic reconditioning. We will help in straightening up, cleaning and odd jobs around the ship that need to be done. Cleaning material will be supplied. Afterwards, there will be plenty of time to explore the ship. Refreshments will be served. Also the movie “The Forgotten Voyage” will be shown. (This is about the Mormons sailing from New York to California in 1846). Come and be a part of the crew. Saturday August 14, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 1337 Canal Blvd. Berth 6A Richmond, Ca (the Ship does not leave the Dock) For more info. contact Richard Green at (925) 586-8428. E-mail skyglider@comcast.net)
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 4 & 5, 2010 - The 145th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games!
Although a Scottish tradition, these games are designed for everyone to enjoy. Bagpipe bands, Celtic Rock music, dancing, food and, of course, the games. Listen to hundreds of bagpipes play at the same time as they march along the parade grounds. Look for your Celtic Clan. You might find out about some of your Genealogy while enjoying the day. For more information, go to http://www.caledonian.org/home.html
SEPT 17-19, 2010 – CAMP SIERRA CONFERENCE, “No One Can Take Your Place.”
Camp Sierra is located at Big Creek CA, just a short distance north of Shaver Lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of central California; 60 miles east of Fresno. All meals are prepared & served by the camp staff. Campers sleep in rustic cabins on bunk beds, in rooms that accommodate 2, 4, or 8 persons. Cabins have community bathrooms that are “down the hall.” Cost includes food & lodging, $140 if paid before Sept 8, $150 after. Info: Rebecca Allsworth, (559) 784-3585 hadotherplans@yahoo.co.uk, or Randy Gilstrap, (559) 920-5134 randygilstrap1@yahoo.com
ONGOING EVENTS
1st Wed -- EBSW Temple Night at the Oakland Temple—7:00 pm Endowment Session.
4th Sun – Sunday School class by bishopric and wife, East Bay Singles Ward “Building Lasting Relationships as a Single in the Church” during the Sunday School time, at 12:10. 940 Palisades Drive, Martinez. There will also be a Linger Longer after Sacrament meeting.
FIRESIDES
1st Sun—Sacramento (Elk Grove and Citrus Heights). 7:00 pm. 8056 Oak Ave., Citrus Heights. Contact: Barry Cannon (916) 725-1900.
2nd Sun.—Multi-Stake Fireside—Danville Stake Center 7:00pm, 655 Old Orchard Rd. Contact: Peter Kuipers at 4payter@gmail.com
3rd Sun—South Bay Multi-Stake Fireside at the Bernal Bldg, 150 Bernal Rd, San Jose. For more information, contact henshawp@sbcglobal.net
4th Sun.—EBSW Multi-Stake Fireside at the Martinez Bldg (940 Palisade Drive), 4:00 pm.
4th Sun. - Hayward Stake Single Adult Fireside at 3551 Decoto Rd, Fremont. 6:30pm in Relief Society Room. For more details contact Anita Jimenez at (510) 471-5408
4th Sun.—Modesto Singles Fireside 7 PM Dale Road Chapel, Modesto Info Melonie Leverett 209-847-8486
FAMILY HOME EVENING
East Bay Singles Ward FHE held most Mondays at 7:00 pm – Contact Barbara McDonald at (925) 253-1689 for more information.
2rd Mon. – Los Altos Stake at 7:00. Info: katherinemiller01@gmail.com or Katherine Miller at (408) 507-8741
3rd Mon.—Livermore Seniors (60+) FHE Potluck: 6:30pm at 950 Mocho St, Livermore. For more information, contact Tom Dozier – (925)-606-8963.
DANCES
1st Fri.—Sacramento On I-50, take Watt Ave exit & go South. Turn right on Folsom Blvd. & right on Weissmann Dr. to 3001 Weissmann Dr. 95826 Bldg. on right. Dance 9-12:00 $5. Dance Instruction 9:00-9:30pm. Oldies from 9:30-10:30pm. Pop/Contemporary from 10:30pm to Midnight. Hotline 916-381-1565. Plenty of delicious food. Contact: Patty Roth (916) 425-3934 or Sim Phillips (916) 606-5579.
3rd Fri.—Danville. At the Danville Stake Center, 655 Old Orchard Rd, Danville. Take Hwy 680 to Sycamore Valley Rd. East Exit. Turn left at Old Orchard Rd (4th light) and take first left turn into stake center parking lot. 9:00pm-1:00am. $5.00 donation. Info: Chris at (925) 895-1551 or saundec@divinvest.com
5th Fri.—Modesto Central Valley. 4300 Dale Rd. (from 99 freeway exit East on Pelandale, turn left on Dale Rd., Stake is ½ block up, Right into the north parking lot.) 8:30-12 Dance Info: Yolanda Ybarra 209-529-3008, All single adults welcome.
EAST BAY SINGLES NEWSLETTER
For Announcements: contact Rich Yates at (925) 827-1701 or at LDS.Regional.News@gmail.com or to update your email address. Newsletter Deadline: 15th of each month.
Please Note: If your email is going to change, please let us know your new email address so we can update our email list and delete your old email. Many people forget to let us know their new email when they change jobs or change carriers and we lose contact with them. Please don’t let this happen to you.
OTHER NEWSLETTERS
The Manteca Lantern, Lorraine Ishibashi 209-982-4288, Momi1@aol.com
Santa Rosa Newsletter: Santa Rosa Hotline 707-545-6316
Vacaville, Fairfield, Davis: Robert Dodge 707-761-3079, The-PcDoctor@comcast.net
Singles Rep. - Jo Anne Rhodes 707-446-3622
The Grapevine Newsletter, Fresno/Bakersfield: Merrily Bonnette
The Carmichael Stake Newsletter: by e-mail only contact: ldsfun@attbi.com
Other LDS activity websites: www.centralcaldssingles.com, www.endure.com, www.theldssinglessite.com
EAST BAY SINGLES WARD (EBSW)
...where “love one another” is practiced
940 Palisade Drive, Martinez, CA 94553
All singles of all ages and their children are welcome!
Schedule change effective May 2009:
11:00 Sacrament Meeting
12:15 Sunday School, YM/YW, Primary
1:05 Relief Society, Priesthood
Directions: From Caldecott tunnel on CA 24 toward Walnut Creek
Merge onto I-680 N via the exit on the LEFT toward CONCORD / SACRAMENTO.
Merge onto CA-4 W via EXIT 53 toward MARTINEZ / HERCULES. Take the MORELLO AVENUE exit. Turn RIGHT onto MORELLO AVE. Turn LEFT onto PALISADE DR
After Church: 2nd Sunday: Potluck—bring main dish, salad, or dessert for 6-8.
4th Sunday: Linger Longer—bring finger foods only.
Every Sunday: Choir Practice at 2:30pm
HOTLINES
Boise 208-888-4066
Las Vegas 702-593-4444
LDS Employment 925-827-4692
LDS Family Services 925-685-2941
Phoenix/Mesa Area 602-903-1790
Provo & Utah Valley 801-852-8872
Roseville 916-786-3288
SMSAC (Sacramento Multi-Stake Single Adult Committee
916-682-6040 or 916-688-7671
Salt Lake Area 801-582-5948
San Diego 619-595-3633
Santa Rosa 707-545-6316
Vacaville/Fairfield 707-426-4950
Washington DC Area 202-955-6040
CONTACTS
EAST BAY SINGLES NEWSLETTER
Editor: Rich Yates (925) 827-1701, LDS.Regional.News@gmail.com
Danville Dance Chairman: Chris Saunders (925) 895-1551
Here is the link to the East Bay Singles Ward Webpage:
https://secure.lds.org/units/home/0,9781,600-1-7-212024,00.html
EAST BAY SINGLES LEADERS
Presiding Priesthood Advisor: Hayward Stake
David Lathrop 510-396-3819
Chairman: Peter Kuipers 4payter@gmail.com
Co-Chairs: Chris Saunders (510) 245-3537
Debbi Crawford bdbear1212@sbcglobal.net
ANTIOCH STAKE
Advisor: David M. Hoggan (925) 754-2615
Co-Chair: Pam Anderson (925) 516-9218
Renee Hamac reneacookie@yahoo.com
CONCORD STAKE
Advisor: Ralph Page 510-758-5698
Chair: Corynn Medsker (510) 965-0172
DANVILLE STAKE
Advisor: Phil Kagel (925) 736-9230
Co-Chairs Chris Saunders (925) 895-1551
Scott Myler (661) 373-5000
HAYWARD STAKE
Advisor: Michael Lindow 510-795-7735
Chair: Anita Jimenez 510-471-5408
OAKLAND STAKE
Advisor: Charles Ruefenacht (925) 256-7211
Co-Chairs: Susanne Sparks (925) 864-5455
Richard Green (925) 586-8428
EBSW Activities Chairman: Debbi Crawford (501) 222-6500
SAN LEANDRO STAKE
Advisor: Richard Crockett (510) 886-8368
Co Chairs: Gulio Salarpi (510) 769-8620
SPANISH SINGLE ADULTS
Advisors: Wally and Vicki Jones (925) 932-4920
WALNUT CREEK STAKE
Advisor:
Chair: Hank Statford (925) 672-9200