Sokol SF Newsletter - September 2023 |
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Sokol SF Calendar of Events |
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September 9, 2023
Hike a piece of the Seaview Trail starting at the steam trains in Tilden Park
September 23. and 24. 2023
Moravian Days in Lemont, Illinois
Field trip to the Chicago Area
October 19, 2023
Czech Heritage Night at the Shark Tank
October 29, 2023
Picnic and Sokolský Běh Republiky, Ryders Park, San Mateo, CA
November 4, 2023
San Francisco Symphony
December 3, 2023
Christmas cookie baking
All event times listed are in Pacific Time
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September hike on Sea View Trail starting at @ steam trains in Tilden Park
Saturday, September 9, 2023
9:30am - 12pm
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We will meet at 9:30am at the upper/overflow parking lot of the Tilden Park Steam Trains at the
Steam Trains:
2481 Grizzly Peak Blvd. Berkeley, CA
Look for the SOKOL SF Signs
We will hike the Sea View Trail out for one hour and then back to our cars, which is the most scenic trail.
Bring a sun hat, water and sunglasses. A portion of the trail is not shaded.
The trail has some short uphill parts and then levels out. We will pace ourselves so everyone can participate.
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The historic steam trains open at 11am and are a memorable Berkeley attraction for kids of all ages. A ride costs $4
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Czech Heritage Night at the Shark Tank
The San Jose Sharks play the Boston Bruins
Thursday, October 19, 2023 @7:30 pm
Come see San Jose's Tomáš HERTL VS. David Pasternák
All tickets are in the goal section!
Tickets include a special giveaway and a picture on the ice after the game too!
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Let's start purchasing our tickets in section 222 in rows 15, 16 or 17 or near these rows so we can sit and cheer close together!
Sokol members and friends will be there with their Czech spirit and some Czech flags to wave.
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Registration is open!
Picnic and Sokolský Běh Republiky
Sunday October 29, 2023
Ryders Park, San Mateo, CA
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Sokol San Francisco and the Czech School of California will celebrate the Day of the Republic with a picnic and sokolský běh again this year! This is our third year! We had a great time with you all in 2021 and 2022 and we are looking forward to seeing all your friendly faces again!
Our picnic and Sokol SF Beh Republiky will take place at the same place as last year:
- Sunday, October 29, 2023
- Seal Point Park, San Mateo, CA.
There are three categories: children under 10, children under 14 and adults
The registration fee for an adult is $10 (or 200 CZK if you are paying in CZK).
Acceptable forms of payment are PayPal or bank transfer from a Czech bank
There is no registration fee for children but they need to be registered.
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Please read the instructions carefully!
Sokol San Francisco members who register for the run by September 4th, 2023 will receive a complimentary Sokolsky Beh Republiky Under Armour T-shirt from Sokol SF.
After you complete the registration you need to send an email to sokolsfevents@gmail.com with your name a T-shirt size. Sizes are limited so register and send in your email early. First come, first serve.
If you are not a member of Sokol San Francisco you will be able to purchase this year's event T-shirt in the morning during check-in. As the number of T-shirts and sizes is limited due to logistics, it is on a first come, first serve basis.
Due to the logistics of getting the t-shirts, race bibs and medals from the Czech Republic to the USA,
by September 4th, 2023
You can register after this date all the way to October 24, 2023
but T-shirt (size), bib, and medal will not be guaranteed
After the run, we will have a picnic sponsored by Sokol San Francisco and the Czech School of California. Charcoal, water and coffee will be provided.
Bring your own picnic lunch and maybe something to share.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the picnic and at the starting line! Mark your calendars and start training!
All participants who register by September 4th will have their name printed on their race bib/number!
You do not need to run to come to the picnic, everyone is welcome;
you can help us cheer on the runners.
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A. Dvořák's Violin Concerto
at the San Francisco Symphony
Saturday, November 4, 2023 @ 7:30 pm
Only 5 reduced-price tickets left!
Join us on Saturday, November 4th, for another outing to the San Francisco Symphony.
Sokol San Francisco has reserved specially reduced-priced tickets in the Orchestra at $25 (normally $75) in advance that are available to our Sokol San Francisco members.
Contact sokolsfevents@gmail.com to purchase yours.
Sight and sound converge in Pictures at an Exhibition as Modest Mussorgsky translates the canvases of his late friend Victor Hartmann into music. Virtuoso violinist Augustin Hadelich brings his eloquent artistry to Antonín Dvořák’s rousing and rhapsodic Violin Concerto.
The concert:
INSPIRATIONS: ART/MUSIC
ARTISTS:
Ludovic Morlot, conductor
Augustin Hadelich, violin
San Francisco Symphony
PROGRAM:
"Latest" [A San Francisco Symphony Commission and U.S. Premiere] - Betsy Jolas
Violin Concerto - Antonín Dvořák
Pictures at an Exhibition - Modest Mussorgsky (arr. Maurice Ravel)
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Recap of Past Sokol SF Events
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Hike in Vasona Park in Los Gatos
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Introduction: The Sokol community gathered at the serene Vasona Lake for a day of enriching activities, fostering connections, and embracing the beauty of nature. Participants engaged in various experiences that combined outdoor games, discussions on sports, nature, and poetry, and the exchange of literary works and artistic expressions.
Activities:
- Nature Observation: SOKOL members immerse themselves in the natural environment of Vasona Lake. Attendees took the opportunity to observe the local flora and plants, appreciating the intricate details of the ecosystem that surrounds the lake.
- Outdoor Games: We indulged in activities encouraging physical engagement and camaraderie. The games also fostered a sense of teamwork and shared accomplishment among participants.
- Discussions on Sports, Nature, and Poetry: Meaningful discussions took place regarding the significance of sports, the importance of nature in our lives, and the beauty of poetry as a form of expression. These conversations enriched the participants' perspectives and fostered a deeper understanding of the interconnections between physical activity, the environment, and artistic creativity.
- Literary and Artistic Exchange: We exchanged stories, poems, and songs. Attendees shared their favorite excerpts from books, and some even sang songs that resonated with the themes of Czech tradition.
- Special Presents for Registrants: As gratitude, individuals who registered for the event received unique presents. This gesture of appreciation emphasized the value placed on each participant's presence and contributions to the Sokol community.
The Sokol San Francisco Hike gathering at Vasona Lake allows participants to engage with nature, build connections, and celebrate the beauty of sports and the arts. Combining nature observation, outdoor games, thoughtful discussions, and artistic exchanges created a harmonious and enriching atmosphere. This event strengthened the Sokol community and reinforced the importance of cherishing the natural world and our bonds.
Nazdar,
Simka
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Czech News & Announcements |
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Prague: The Central European City
Where Beer Is Cheaper Than Water
The heart of Central Europe, Prague is the capital and largest city in Czechia, formerly known as the Czech Republic. The city’s fairytale spires and towers hold centuries of the city’s secrets, and with so many famous sites within walking distance of each other, you’ll likely stumble across the main “hits'' of this walkable city—like the Astronomical Clock and Prague Castle—all in one day.
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See a Czech movie Vlastníci - The Owners
at Landmark Theatre in San Francisco
Friday, September 1, 2023
A timely metaphor for failing democracy, THE OWNERS takes a seriocomic look at the most local form of self-governance: the co-op apartment building meeting. It includes a curious cast of characters, all of whom own apartments in the same building in Prague, as they attempt to tolerate each other’s presence long enough to make some important decisions about the building’s future.
The movie is subtitled.
There are 4 showings on Friday 9/1/2023
at 12:00 PM; 3:35 PM; 5:50 PM and 8:15 PM
This is not Sokol SF event, we are just spreading the word :-)
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Invitation to Octoberfest in Santa Margarita |
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Dear Czechs and Slovaks living in California,
We would like to invite you from the heart to an international Oktoberfest party on October 15, 2023 to be held at our ranch in Santa Margarita, California.
This is a private event for friends and families with an interest in international friendships and diverse cultures.
We will be featuring live music from Hammerstein Polka Band of Los Angeles.
There will be plenty of homemade gulash, klobasy, kapusta, pivo etc!
Time: Sunday Oct 15; 3pm onwards
Location: LaMargarita Private Dinner, Santa Margarita, California.
We are approximately 30min south of Paso Robles and 20min north of San Luis Obispo, in the heart of wine country.
Enjoy the beauties of fall on the central coast at LaMargarita overlooking stunning lake, mountain and vineyard views!
All Sokol members are warmly invited to share in the fun!
Please RSVP to
Jan & Patricia Eperjesi
cell: 919-450-8033
This is not Sokol SF event, we are just spreading the word :-)
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Karicka and Podkovicka
are inviting you to the
Polish Harvest Festival (dožínky)
in Yorba Linda, near Los Angeles
Sept. 16, 2023 2pm and 4pm
Slovak/Czech Folklore groups Karička and Podkovička from San Diego with director Anka Hradsky are invited to perform at the Polish Harvest Festival (dožínky) in Yorba Linda (Los Angeles area) on Saturday, September 16, 2023.
Karicka and Podkovicka singing/dancing performance is scheduled 2 times, each time for about 30 minutes between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday, September 16, 2023, but it is a 2 day Harvest festival.
I will see some of you at Czech/Slovak Labor Day camping at Lake Perris, camp is FULL, and some of you at this Polish Harvest Festival.
Enjoy the rest of your summer,
Sincerely,
Martina Nemecek
Thank you, Martino, for sending us the invitation.
This is not a Sokol SF event; we are helping to spread the word :-)
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THE PAINTED CINEMA of Czech
Filmmaker KAREL ZEMAN
In collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, the Velaslavasay Panorama hosts 3 different screenings of Karel Zeman’s films exploring a deep sea voyage, the perils of prehistoric life, and the airborne adventures of Jules Verne as follows (in Czech language with English subtitles):
Thursday, October 5, 2023 - Invention for Destruction (Vynález zkázy) 1958, Digitally restored
Sunday, October 8, 2023 - A Journey to the Beginning of Time (Cesta do pravěku) 1955, Digitally restored
Thursday, October 12, 2023 - The Stolen Airship (Ukradená vzducholoď) 1966, Digitally restored in 2022
Live action, special effects, painted backdrops, puppets, and animation are all ingeniously combined in the fantastic films of Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman.
50 years after the earliest days of cinema, Karel Zeman returned to the magical techniques of Georges Mélies to create films of unmatched beauty.
The films in this series have been digitally restored
as part of Restoring the World of Fantasy (Čistíme svět fantazie
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a
joint project of the
Karel Zeman Museum, the Czech Film Foundation, and Czech Television. The project aims to digitally restore selected films by Karel Zeman at the highest possible quality, bringing them back to cinema screens and rejuvenating interest in them. The project also aims to raise awareness of the importance of digital restoration. The guarantor of the digital restoration of Karel Zeman’s films is American expert James Mockoski.
The restoration is under the direction of head restorer Ivo Marak in Universal Production Partners (UPP), with audio restoration of the film provided by Soundsquare, led by Pavel Rejholec.
THE VELASLAVASAY PANORAMA Theater address:
1122 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007
This is not Sokol SF event, we are just spreading the word :-)
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Česká Katolická Misie in San Francisco |
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Father Libor Svorcik is inviting you to a
Czech mass in San Francisco
Sunday, Sept. 2, 2023 @ 1pm
at the Nativity Church
240 Fell Street, San Francisco
or
on the Internet on Sept. 9 at 10 am
Visit their website to confirm the above information or sign up for their Věstník for
the dates and places of their in-person and virtual mass.
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Sokol San Francisco 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 who are interested in Czech, Moravian, and Slovak culture and their history, as well as those who are bonded by a common heritage and ethnic identity.
The Sokol credo is “a sound mind in a sound body”
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