Sokol SF Newsletter - October 2024 | |
Sokol SF Calendar of Events | |
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October 12, 2024
Czech and Slovak Festival Celebrating 120 years of Sokol San Francisco
October 27, 2024
Sokolský Běh Republiky and Friends and Family Picnic
November 2, 2024
Join us for our monthly hike.
November 3, 2024
Virtual Speaker Series UNESCO Churches in Slovakia
December 8, 2024
Hands-On Christmas Cookie Baking Workshops in Orinda
All event times listed are in Pacific Time
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Czech and Slovak Festival
Celebrating 120 years of Sokol SF
Saturday, October 12, 2024 11am - 4pm
Orinda Community Center & Park
28 Orinda Way, Orinda
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The entire program for the festival and detailed information
will arrive in your inbox and will also be on our website at www.sokolsf.org
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We Are Honored To Have At The Festival | |
Zuzana Čaputová, former President of Slovakia, will join us as our festival's Honorary Grand Marshall.
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Amb. Jaroslav Olša, Jr., Consul General of the Czech Republic in Los Angeles, will give a welcome address at our festival.
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JuDr. Jiri Krátky, M.A. Special Envoy for Expatriate Affairs of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will share news pertaining to the Expat community and lead a Q&A session.
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Richard Pivnicka, Honorary Consul General of the Czech Republic in San Francisco and Silicon Valley, will join us.
Barbara Pivnicka, Honorary Consul of Slovakia in San Francisco, will join us.
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Folk and Contemporary Dancers, Singers, Musicians, Poetry Performers | |
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We welcome a 16-member folklore dance troupe from the Moravian United Societies in Chicago, Illinois. They will perform traditional Czech, Slovak, and Moravian folk dances for us and even lead us in a Polka lesson later in the afternoon.
Dance Studio Light from the Czech Republic will dazzle you with their dance performance.
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We're also thrilled to welcome the students from the Czech School of California, who will be on hand with some entertaining singing and historical presentations. They will also have staff answering your questions about the school and enrollment.
Musical Sokol SF members will be signing and playing for you and engage our audience in sing-alongs of beloved Czech songs
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We Have a Rich Program Planned | |
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La Trattoria Bohemia from Sacramento will take care of filling our bellies with delicious traditional Czech foods like svičková or guláš with "knedlík" and jitrnice and jelítka with saurkraut.
Did somebody say štřůdl?
For those with a sweet tooth, "lázenské oplatky" from Sacramento Cookie Factory will be available for purchase.
Martina Ladova will showcase her koláčky and other sweet pastries will also be available for purchase.
Daniela Mahoney is coming from Portland! You might remember Daniela from our Zoom class.
Daniela will be offering an Easter Egg decorating class in her first session and a corn husk doll-making class in her second session.
Lenka Glassner is the author of a humorous travel book "Czeching In". She is an oil and water color artist; felts wool, adds a sparkle of life to her playful fairies and angels; decorates "kraslice", and she created our festival's logo!!!.
If you love beautiful Czech glass Christmas ornaments, you need to visit the Tender Loving Collectibles booth.
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And it would not be a Czech festival without Czech beer!
You can look forward to beers like Primator on tap and Lev Lion Beers
Vinne Sklepy Lechovice wines will be available and we will be sampling R. Jelinek products too.
Members of the staff from the Czech Consulate in Los Angeles will be present to provide information and answer questions about their services.
Please note that they will not be providing services other than allowing individuals to register to vote remotely, per a recent change in Czech laws.
Prof. Ethan Scheiner, the author of the book Freedom to Win - a Cold War story of the courageous Czechoslovakian hockey team that fought the Soviets for the soul of its people - and Olympic Gold - will be selling and signing this book!
Did you know that Tábor, Czech Republic, is a sister city to Orinda? They host a high school student from Tábor every year! They will have a booth to answer your questions.
The Free Mobile Czech Book library will also be on-site, where you can take new reading material home.
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Please bring CASH to purchase your food and drinks.
Consider bringing your lawn chairs or blankets as well.
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Help make this Event a Success - Volunteer
Be a part of our Czech and Slovak community and this wonderful event celebrating the Day of Our Culture!
We invite everyone who would like to contribute in any way to let us know!
We are looking for volunteers for the event,
so consider getting involved in your community.
If you can help, please contact us at sokolsfevents@gmail.com
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Sokolský Běh Republiky and Family Picnic
Sunday, October 27, 2024
In Ryder Park, San Mateo, CA
Last few spots are open....
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Sokol San Francisco and the Czech School of California will again celebrate the Day of the Republic with a picnic and Sokolský Běh this year!
This is our fourth year!
We are looking forward to seeing your friendly faces again!
It is so great to see such a strong community!
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For general information about the run and its history, go to: https://www.behrepubliky.cz/
Our picnic and Sokol SF Beh Republiky will take place
at the same place as last year:
- Sunday, October 27, 2024
- Seal Point Park, Ryder Park Picnic Area; San Mateo, CA.
There are three categories for the run:
- children under 10 (2014 and younger)
- children under 14 (2010 - 2013)
- and adults (all born before 2010)
The registration fee for an adult is $10
There is no registration fee for children but they need to be registered to run
(so we have their starting number and medal as well as prizes)
Please register ASAP! We are almost sold out!
Should you have any difficulties with registration or payment, please contact us at sokolsfevents@gmail.com
You do not need to run to come to the picnic; everyone is welcome;
you can help us cheer on the runners and
spend time with your fellow Czechs and Slovaks.
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Please read the instructions carefully!
Everyone is welcome to join us for the picnic and the run!
Sokol San Francisco members who register for the run by October 5th, 2024 will receive a complimentary Sokolsky Beh Republiky Under Armour T-shirt from Sokol SF.
After you complete the registration
please send an email to sokolsfevents@gmail.com
with your name and T-shirt size.
Sizes are limited so register and send in your size early.
First come, first served.
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After the run, we will have a picnic sponsored by Sokol San Francisco and the Czech School of California.
Charcoal for the grills, 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!
More information can be found under the "Registration is open!" link
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We are so excited to hear another story!
Thank you, Jaroslave, for sharing !
The first days of freedom
I managed to escape Czechoslovakia through another communist country of Yugoslavia and arrived in Austria on a train. The border patrol did not stop me. I had a proper visa in my passport. After I stepped off the train in Vienna, I felt a great relief and felt like celebrating my first day of freedom. But it was getting late in the day, so I did not allow myself even a beer. I needed to find a place to spend the night.
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Dear Sokol SF members/Vestnik readers, we want to learn more about you.
Please take a moment to share your unique story with us and other Vestnik readers. We would like to know what life journey/event brought you across the Atlantic Ocean to the United States. If you are not shy and want to share your story with us, please email it to us at sokolsfevents@gmail.com
If possible, keep your text on one standard A4 page, which is approximately 280 words. Photographs, pictures, and other attachments are welcome and encouraged.
We are planning on posting your stories in our Vestnik newsletter.
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Vážení členove Sokols SF/čtenáři Věstníku
Udělejte si chvilku čas a podělte se s námi o Váš příběh.
Jaká životní cesta/událost Vás přivedla za Atlantický oceán - Spojených Státu Amerických.
Zašlete Váš příběh na e-mail:
sokolsfevents@gmail.com
Úskalí: jedna normostrana A4, cca 280 slov.
Vítány jsou fotografie, obrázky, jakákoliv doplňková příloha pro zpestření.
S velkým potěšením Váš příběh otiskneme ve Věstníku.
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Czech News & Announcements | |
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Invitation from our Czech & Slovak Friends
in San Diego
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Czech Embassy Bike Challenge 2024!
This year, our annual October 2024 cycling event, held in celebration of Czech Independence Day, comes with an exciting new twist.
We are drawing inspiration from the remarkable journey of Czech cyclist Martin Souček, who crossed the United States in just 8 days and 8 hours this June. Inspired by his journey, we are joining forces to support his fundraising efforts for palliative (end-of-life) care in the Czech Republic.
Don't live in Washington or want to bike less than 19.18 miles? Commuter is right for you!
Organize a ride with your community or ride your bike alone during the challenge period from September 28th - October 28th and share a picture of your ride with us!
Send an email czechembassybikechallenge@gmail.com or post to Facebook/Instagram: @czechembassydc, #czechembassybikechallenge.
If you can, add something Czech to the photo - it can be the Czech flag or your favorite Czech landmark - it's up to you!
For every mile, donate $1 to support palliative care in the Czech Republic.
Have fun with family and friends, and consider donating $19.18 to make a difference
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Invitation from
the California Czech and Slovak Club
Dear friends of the California Czech and Slovak Club,
It is time to start making plans for your favorite Christmas event.
Our Christmas Gala will take place again at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center, this time on Saturday, November 30, 2024, between 3pm and 8pm.
You can enjoy traditional Czechoslovak food and drinks, great entertainment, a raffle, and lots of great music. Bring your kids, as St. Nicholas (Svatý Mikuláš) and his companions will visit us again and bring gifts for all children.
Admission is $25. You can purchase tickets on Eventbrite at:
https://Christmas2024.eventbrite.com
Or by calling or emailing us (details are on the attached flyer). The fee covers the price of admission and entertainment. Food, drinks, and raffle tickets can be purchased on-site.
Tell all your friends - we are looking forward to seeing you in December.
Pavel and Barbora Soltys
California Czech and Slovak Club
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Česká Katolická Misie in San Francisco | |
Father Libor Svorcik
is inviting you to a
Czech mass in San Francisco
or online
Visit their website for the Czech in-person or online mass dates or to sign up for their Věstník
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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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