Sokol SF Newsletter - May 2021 |
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Dear Friends of Sokol SF,
Welcome to our May Newsletter!
In May, as spring brings us re-birth in nature, we too, are looking forward to gradual opening and return to normalcy in our lives.
I encourage you to visit our Sokol SF website where you can see our past events, such as the fun hike around Lake Merritt in Oakland, and a new Zoom session of our popular Czech Cooking Class, can find the link in this Newsletter too. The website also includes a calendar listing our future activities.
In May, Czechs remember several historical anniversaries – especially the end of World War II, on May 9th.
Wishing you all the best and looking forward to meeting you in person soon!
Nazdar!
Jara Dusatko, President Sokol SF
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May 8th 8 am - 11 am Stay Active and Help the Planet at Candlestick Park - volunteering event
May 9th Mother's Day
May 16th @ 9 am Sunday Hike on Peninsula - Pillar Point Bluff Trail
June 6th @ 9am Dasenka - Virtual puppet performance of Karel Capek's Dasenka
June 13th @ 9 am Hike in Tilden Park, Berkeley, CA
All times on our calendar are Pacific Daylight Time
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Stay active and help the planet by volunteering
Saturday, May 8th, 8 am – 11 am
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Who: Sokol SF Helpers who want to volunteer at Candlestick Point.
What: Remove invasive plants and trash to protect wildlife and the park. (There is also the option to plant trees in the future, but not during the dry season).
Where: San Francisco, Candlestick Point State Recreation Area. Meet at the Last Port Parking Lot. Here are the coordinates if you want to enter then into Google:
37.710554, -122.388443 The ranger will open the gates for us and securely lock your cars inside until the program is over. We will be working in section P and Q, see "Section map and Meeting point" button.
When: Saturday, May 8th, 8am – 11am (including a 30 min brunch break).
Which: Invasive Gazania from South Africa, and trash around picnic tables and elsewhere.
How: Gazania will be pulled by hand trowel and hand. Trash with grabbers and gloves.
Why: To help protect our environment, plants and animals, and the people that come to use the park, as well as cleaning up the planet!
Wear sturdy shoes, long sleeves and pants, dress in layers, wear a mask, bring water, snacks, lunch bag, sun hat and glasses, sunblock, work gloves.
Public Safety: All county COVID-19 protocols remain in place, including maintaining a social distance of 6' & mandatory face coverings when this is not possible. Please bring your own face coverings & hand sanitizer. Help us keep the park safe by following the local public safety orders.
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Pillar Point Bluff Trail Hike
Sunday May 16th at 9 am
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Join us on SUNDAY May 16, 2021, at 9 am for a morning hike at Half Moon Bay. Pillar Point Bluff Trail is a 1.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Moss Beach that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. Please note that dogs are welcome on leash.
Let’s meet at the Ranger station: 801-831 N Lake St, Moss Beach, CA 94038 at 9 am. There should be plenty of parking and the hike will begin promptly at 9:10
Public Safety: All county COVID-19 protocols remain in place, including maintaining a social distance of 6' & mandatory face coverings when this is not possible. Please bring your own face coverings & hand sanitizer. Help us keep the park safe by following the local public safety orders.
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"Dášeňka, the Lively Puppy"
Virtual Puppet Performance
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Sokol SF, in collaboration with
The Czech School of California, presents:
The story of Dášeňka, a lively puppy that never sits still and the many tales that come to life in this endearing puppet show performed LIVE via Zoom from Prague by Marka Míková from theater DAMDAM.
Based on a book beloved by generations of Czech children written by Karel Čapek.
Sunday June 6th, 9 -10am
Performance will be in the Czech language
Free for attendees, but registration is required.
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Sunday Lunch Virtual Cooking Demonstration
Nedělní oběd se Sokolem SF
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Thank you all who joined us for all your kind words. We are glad you enjoyed our presentation and had fun as much as we did. Your questions and notes were appreciated. We are looking forward to seeing you at our next event. 63 aspiring chefs joined us at this cooking demonstration.
Just in case you missed it, here are links to the recipes and the video recording of the class.
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Walk around Oakland's Lake Merritt |
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On a beautiful spring morning, we walked a little over 3 miles around Lake Merritt. We visited the Cathedral of Christ the Light, the first cathedral built entirely in the 21st century.
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Spring visit to Filoli Gardens |
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What a better way to welcome spring?
10 Sokol SF members and friends spent a beautiful afternoon surrounded by blooming peonies, wisterias, ranunculus and roses.
We celebrated May 1 by walking about 2 miles looking at these beautiful gardens.
Oasis in the middle of urban world.
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The Czech Center New York
is participating at the Liberation Festival Pilsen
– Thank You, America!
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This year it will be again virtual. It will be broadcasted from Pilsen May 5th and 9th through our Facebook page
Here is a link to our website, where you can find more information.
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Sokol in Czech Republic
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1000 - POČET OBCÍ A MĚST, KDE PŮSOBÍ SOKOL/ number of cities
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160 000 - POČET ČLENŮ/number of members
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1061 - POČET JEDNOT/number of units
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158 - POČET LET OD ZALOŽENÍ/ years since foundation
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48 % - PODÍL ČLENŮ MLADŠÍCH 18 LET/members younger than 18 years old
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52 % - PODÍL ČLENŮ STARŠÍCH 18 LET/members over 18 years old
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750 - POČET SOKOLOVEN/number of clubhouses
There are:
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18 - POČET ZEMÍ, KDE PŮSOBÍ SOKOLSKÉ ORGANIZACE/countries with Sokol units
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House of Czech and Slovak Republic
in San Diego
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If any of you are travelling to Southern California this summer, consider adding a stop to the House of the Czech and Slovak Republics in Balboa Park (San Diego) to your itinerary. Also consider visiting during the Ethnic Food Fair in May, the Lawn Program in September or the International Christmas Festival in December for a more immersive taste of Czech and Slovak cultures. For a snapshot of the history of the House and what visitors can expect, please watch the video below or visit: |
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3rd virtual debate with Tomas Czernin |
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The debate will take place on Saturday, May 15., twice:
1) From 11:00 pm CET (Central European Time) FOR Czech Republic in EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, AUSTRALIA AND OCEANIA.
2) From 19:00 pm CET (Central European Time) FOR CZECH IN EUROPE, AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA.
You need to register for the event and more information can be found in the link here.
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Did you know Chicago had a
Czech mayor 90 years ago ?
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Few Czechs left such an imprint on the world like Anton Jospeh Cermak (Antonín Čermák). The life of the brave mayor, who saved Roosvelt and was not afraid of Al Capone, is the story of the American dream.
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Prague Spring
76th International Music Festival
May 12 - June 6, 2021
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The Prague Spring International Music Festival has announced its revised program for the 76th edition of the event, which will take place between 12 May and 3 June. “We have put together twenty-two concerts which, to the utmost extent, fulfill the expectations of our festival audiences – performances from first-rate artists on the domestic and international music scenes, guest appearances from foreign orchestras and ensembles, and the showcasing of young talents. In a situation where cultural life has essentially come to a standstill in the Czech Republic and beyond its borders, we regard this program as healthily audacious,” states festival Director Roman Bělor.
Four concerts of the Prague Spring international music festival, including the opening concert on May 12 and the closing concert on June 3 in the Rudolfinum hall, will be performed before reduced-capacity audiences, which must undergo PCR tests for coronavirus.
The concerts are being held within the framework of a pilot project commissioned by the Ministry of Culture to resume events as the Covid-19 infection rate continues to drop. The same goes for a May 10 concert by the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra.
A little over 20 concerts are on the program for this year’s edition of the Prague Spring. All of them can be followed for free by streaming on the festival website. Some concerts will also be broadcast by Czech Radio.
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Do you know when your "svátek" is? |
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Discover over 365 Czech names that are part of the Czech calendar!
In the Czech Republic, every day of the year is someone's Name Day ("svátek" or "jmeniny" in Czech - the latter is more formal). It is a reason to celebrate, wish the person a Happy Name Day, and buy a little present, like flowers and a box of chocolates. Remember: Never give anyone an even number of flowers (2, 4, 6...). Such bouquets are used at funerals. The number should be odd (1, 3, 5...).
Find out if your name has an equivalent in Czech and what its diminutive version would be. Learn on which days your friends' or family members' names fall and how to wish them a Happy Name Day in Czech!
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If you miss hearing Czech language, you might want to get some audio books in Czech. The company is able to receive payments from abroad and you can listen to your favorite book. |
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55th year of Praha - Prčice March
Pochod Praha - Prčice
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The Prague - Prčice March is the most famous organized tourist and long-distance march in the Czech Republic . On its foundation in 1966 participated Jiri Dvorak , chief editor of Tourism , and Ing. Karel Kulle with a local native and sports promoter Stanislav Rataj . The route was allegedly inspired by Mrs. Běla Dvořáková, who said to the founders of the march, looking in vain for an attractive destination about 70 kilometers from Prague, so that the route can be missed in daylight: "It's time for lunch, go to Prčice with it!" [1 ] The march usually takes place on the 3rd Saturday in May. It is postponed due to Covid to June 13th 2021
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Ambroš Duo Prague
pandemic concert for our US friends
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Due to Covid the Ambros Duo - Miroslav Ambros - violin and Zuzana Ambrosova - piano - was not able to visit the United States for their annual tour. They recorded a special concert with their personal greeting to all of us in the United States who miss their music. |
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Thank you for sending us a picture of you
in your Sokol SF mask!
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Sokol SF members, thank you for sending us your pictures wearing your Sokol SF face mask!
We look forward to spending virtual and in-person time together soon.
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Everyone knows sleep is important. Here are some reminders for you. |
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Gymnastic, Social, Educational, Cultural & Non Profit Organization for Czechs, Slovaks & their friends founded 1904
Sokol SF is a non-profit organization operating as an independent unit of the American Sokol Organization (ASO) and its Pacific District. Sokol SF provides physical, educational, and cultural programs for all those who are interested in Czech, Moravian and Slovak culture and their history, as well as those who are bonded by common heritage and ethnic identity.
Sokol credo is “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”
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