EVENTS
TAKING PLACE IN THE US & CANADA
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British Car Show: This
year's theme is Sweet Sixteen and is open to all British car owners.
It will be held at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in St Petersburg,
Florida from November 7-9. The event will include fun and games,
fellowship, a vendor area and an auction fundraiser. For more
information contact Gail Lenhard at
gail@glennsmg.com or (727)
521-9890.
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Transatlantic Brides and Parents
Association: Sumter, South Carolina Chapter Meets at 7pm, the third
Monday of each month at the Spectrum Senior Center, Pinewood Road,
Sumter, South Carolina. For information, call Eileen Jones, President
(803) 494-3125.
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The Royal Society of Saint George, South Florida Branch
meets on the third Sunday of the month for full details. Call Brian on
the electric telephone at (954) 921-0874.
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The
British United Services Club of Los Angeles.
Promoting social relations and fostering friendships between those who
have served in Her Britannic Majesty’s Armed Forces, Diplomatic &
Consular Services and American and Allied Forces, as well as
distinguished non-military individuals, male and female. For more info
call Captain Stuart Bird-Wilson TD at (213) 792-9602, email:
stuartbw@msn.com. Website:
www.buscinfo.com
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BASED in Kansas City, Missouri,
a
club called Brits International is up and running. Serving ex-pats and
friends within Missouri and Kansas, this group is looking to provide an
open point of contact and support throughout the region. Founder is Ray
Caraher formerly of Wimbledon, London.
Ray states, "We are hoping to
attract members from all areas and all walks of life. There are member
profiles and a member only chatroom on the website to encourage members
to contact each other.
"There will be events and regular meetings in
various cities. We want our members to say what they want and we will
encourage them to arrange that." Visit
www.britsinternational.com.
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British American Society now has a total of three event
coordinators, Colleen Garton, Jeanne and Claire. We can now schedule
some really exciting events and lots more of them. See our website for
more details www.britishamericansociety.com.
I have also been spending a
lot of time realizing a network of British American groups across the
country. This effort has led to the newly formed BASNet which is a
network of British groups across the USA and Canada who have grouped
together to add a new dimension to Brit clubs in the USA! For details on
BASNet locations and how your British group can join BASNet please
visit:
www.britishamericansociety.com/BASNetwork/BASNetwork.htm, or
email Colleen at
admin@britishamericansociety.com.
At time of writing, BASNet
consists of nine British Groups.
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The
Woodlands British Ladies Club, The Woodlands (nr. Houston), TX.
Adelle Lindsay. WBLC@hotmail.com
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The
Daughters of the British Empire in the State of New Jersey
announce the launching of their website:
www.dbenj.org. Contact Carol
handy, NJ State Organizer, DBE:
handyc1@aol.com
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Florida Brit Volunteers For Democratic Party .
Contact Diane Glasser (State Committee) (954) 721-1124, Michael
Moskowitz (954) 753-3279, Sarah Brown (954) 781-6328.
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The
Royal Society of St George, Golden Jubilee Chapter
meets on the third Sunday, afternoons, many activities. Info: Mrs
Pamela Bennett, The British Connection (310) 214-1790, fax (310)
214-8722.
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The
Royal Society of St George, South Florida Branch
will be meeting on the third Sunday of the month and proud to be
English folk, or Anglophiles of English descent in South Florida and the
Bahamas, can contact Brian at (954) 921-0874.
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The
Daughters of the British Empire in the State of New Jersey
announce the launching of their website:
www.dbenj.org. Contact Carol
handy, NJ State Organizer, DBE:
handyc1@aol.com
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Touch Rugby in New York City
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Social touch rugby in NYC, all welcome, male and female. Fun and
fitness. (516) 395-6977.
www.nyc-touch.com-
San
Diego, California. The House of England
in Balboa Park welcomes new members who are interested in the culture,
customs and traditions of England. Meetings are held on the first
Tuesday of every month in the Hall of Nations (next to the United
nations Building). Our cottage in the International Cottage area of the
park is open for visitors every Sunday from noon to 4pm. For more info
call Tony Hayward: (619) 427-9545.
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HOWZZAT ! , ...Not out.
Now if
those words either fill you with relief (your a batsman) or despair
(your a bowler) and the memories come flooding back, a School game
perhaps, maybe a Test Match or a one day game on the TV or a Sunday
afternoon village cricket match. What great memories.
There is a
major grass roots resurgence of cricket in America , record numbers are
turning out to play, learn, coach and watch, in all 50 states.
Maybe
you’d like to participate. To find a cricket club in your area look at
www.uscricket.com
or you can contact me at
edward@aussiefox.com
Edward
Fox (316) 946-1055
Wichita Cricket Association
www.WichitaCricket.org
3401 S Kessler S, Wichita Kansas 67217 US
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The Royal
Scottish Country Dance Society has 21,292
members worldwide. The New York Branch meets 7:30pm Thursdays in the
centre of Manhattan at Holy Cross School, 332 West 43 Street. Contact
Sheila Wilson from Aberdeen: (212) 744-1470.
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Commonwealth
Social Events
in DC Area
THE BRITISH and Commonwealth
Society of North America provides social activities for United Kingdom
expatriates and their families in the Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia area. It is affiliated with the Royal Commonwealth Society in
London, England.
The group participates in various social events
throughout the year, including visits to the British Embassy in
Washington, DC. The major purpose of the chapter is to provide
friendship and fellowship for its members in the tri-state area. For
further information, call Jean Scheetz at (703) 560-3657.
Events in the New York Area
(By John Shannon and Valerie Bickel
John.Shannon@stgeorgessociety.org
or val@stgeorgessociety.org)
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May 3:
St George’s Society Pub Crawl on the historic Stone Street in downtown
New York, co-hosted by Ulysses bar at 58 Stone Street near Hanover
Square. 1pm onward, spend the summer afternoon eating oysters and
drinking Guinness on the oldest paved street in New York. The St
George’s Society will conduct hourly games with prizes. Admission is
free, or purchase a Pub Crawl drinking bracelet. For more information,
email val.bickel@stgeorgessociety.org.
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May 7:
The
Daughters of the British Empire in the state of New York host the 99th
Annual Spring Luncheon at Tavern on the Green, 76th street at Central
Park West. Noon reception, lunch with wine, surprise special guest
entertainment, raffle and silent auction. Proceeds go towards the
support of the Victoria Home, Ossining, NY. $60 individual tickets,
$100 Centennial Supporter tickets. To reserve, email
vicki@vickidowney.us.
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May 18:
Watch the 1954 comedy The Maggie with the New York Caledonian
Club. See website,
www.nycaledonian.org or call (212) 662-1083, for details.
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May 22:
6pm onward,
Happy Hour with DJ Brit Rich at Arctica Bar and Grill, 384 Third
Avenue between 27 and 28. In association with British American
Business, British Memorial Garden Trust, and The St George’s Society.
For more information, email
val.bickel@stgeorgessociety.org.
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May 26:
Memorial
Day Ceremony at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Riverside Drive at
89th Street, Manhattan at 10:30am. 75 active-duty sailors and marines
will be joining the heritage and veterans groups and dignitaries to
special homage to the historic 7th Regiment.
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May 26:
Hosted by Jim Dale and produced by Margot Astrachan, the monthly Arts
Initiative will feature a panel discussion on British American
Theatrical production. The National Arts Club, 15 Gramercy Park South,
NYC, $20 admission for cash bar and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP:
rebecca.kubu@stgeorgessociety.org
or (212) 682-6110.
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May 29:
“Hello
Summer” bar meetup with Brit Meetup New York, 7pm. Bar to be
determined.
www.brit.meetup.com/4
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May 30:
The American-Scottish Foundation’s Eleventh Annual John Muir Charity
Golf Tournament at Van Cortland Golf Course, Bronx, NY. 11:30am
luncheon, 1pm tee-off, 6pm Gala Awards Dinner. $200 per golfer
includes: cart, greens fees, prizes, and gala awards dinner. $100
dinner only. Info: (212) 605-0338 or email
asf@wwbcny.com.
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COMING UP – August
9, 2008:
Central New York Scottish Games and Celtic Festival.
Long Beach Park, Liverpool (nr Syracuse). Competitive events 9am-5pm
and Ceilidh 6-9pm. Discounted tickets available until August 1. Info
and directions: call Nancy Bloss, (315) 463-8876, Betsy Buchanan (315)
784-5348 or John MacNeill (607) 749-6624.
www.cnyscots.com.
Events in the Pacific North West
Area
For complimentary inclusion
in the British-related Events Column call Trish Mackenzie
(206) 622-4409.
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Society of Rusting Tardis.
Meets second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Free TV from the
UK. Round Table Pizza, 5111 25th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA (206)
782-6764.
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Caledonian and St Andrew’s
Society. Meets second Friday of each
month. Fraser MacLeod (206) 784-5943.
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Daughters of the British
Empire. 18 Chapters in Washington and
Oregon states. Meetings monthly. Oregon info: (503) 579-6212.
Washington info: Alberta Kvinge (425)774-4041. Northern California
info: (530) 275-2133.
Events in Northeast Ohio Area
(By Joe
Nicholls. Joe and
Kevin McGinty can be heard on” Sounds of Britain
and Ireland” Sundays 4-5pm on Cleveland’s WCPN90.3FM and www.wcpn.org)
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Fridays, May 2 & 16:
British American Club, fish and chips
dinners, 8564 Ravenna Rd, (off Rt 82) Twinsburg, 6:30-8:30pm (330)
963-6370.
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Saturday, May 3:
Cleveland Kiltie Band, Annual
Highland Ball, St Sava’s Hall, 2151 W Wallings Rd. Broadview Hts. 7pm
(440) 238-2991.
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Tuesdays, May 6 & 20:
SHANO, Scottish Heritage Meetings,
Euclid. 6pm (330) 463-5559.
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Fridays,
May 9 and 23: British American Club, open pub, darts and
trivia, 8564 Ravenna Rd (off Rt 82) Twinsburg, 6pm (330) 963-6370.
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Sunday, May 11:
Scottish American Society, meeting,
Akron Public Library, Akron, 3pm (330) 882-0342.
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Tuesday, May 13:
BACC, Passport Professionals. The
Pub, 19304 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, 5:30pm (216) 621-0222.
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Wednesday, May 14:
Calon Lan Welsh Club, meeting,
Denny’s Restaurant, Rt 224 Boardman, 1pm (330) 758-4202.
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Saturday, May 17:
Jaguar Club of Ohio, Spring Tour and
Poker Run, starts at McDonalds, 1810 Merriman Rd, Akron, 12 noon,
luncheon to follow tour (330) 294-0890.
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Saturday, May 18:
Cleveland Manx Society, monthly
luncheon meeting, Hellriegel’s Inn, 1840 Mentor Ave, Painesville,
(216) 481-2476.
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Thursday, May 22:
Daughters of the BE, Westminster
Chapter, meeting, Lyndhurst, 8pm (440) 461-2533.
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Friday, May 23:
West Side Irish American Club,
reverse raffle, 8559 Jennings Rd, Olmsted Township, 7:30pm (216)
251-4075.
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Friday, May 23:
BACC/Link Club, luncheon meeting, Hermit Club, 1629 Dodge Court,
Cleveland 11:45am (216) 621-0222.
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Saturday, May 31:
Scottish American Society, Brigadoon
Beltane Festival, Maize Valley Market and Akron, 1:30pm – Winery,
Hartville, all day (330) 882-0342.
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Saturday, May 31:
British Car Council, driving tour and
Game Day, Bedford Recreation Center, 123 Ellenwood, Bedford, 10:30am,
(330) 322-9780.
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Friday, June 27:
SACSO, Pre Ohio Scottish Games
Events, Lorain County Fairgrounds, Rts 58 and 18, Wellington, noon to
11pm, (440) 835-9794.
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Saturday, June 28:
SACSO, Ohio Scottish Games, Lorain County Fairgrounds, Rts 58 and 18,
Wellington, 8am to 6pm, (440) 835-9794.
Commonwealth Social Events in DC Area
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THE BRITISH and Commonwealth Society
of North America
www.bcsna.org
provides social activities for United Kingdom expatriates
and their families in the Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia area. It is affiliated with the Royal
Commonwealth Society in London, England.
The group participates in various social events
throughout the year, including visits to the British
Embassy in Washington, DC. The major purpose of the
chapter is to provide friendship and fellowship for its
members in the tri-state area.
For further information, email
Membership@bcnsa.org
Karen’s California Events Calendar
For coverage of events or
new listings please contact Leo or Karen at
leolewis12@yahoo.com
or PO Box 5691, Oxnard, CA 93031
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May 1-31: Celebrating the 50th
anniversary of the British Consul General’s office in Los Angeles,
Brit Week celebrates all things British in Orange County and
LA with a series of events. For details on events happening in both
LA and OC visit
www.BritWeek.org,
www.babcla.org, or
www.babcoc.org.
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May 3 is Brit Week Celebration at
Rosie Lee Imports, 673 E Main in Ventura. Come and see how to
make marmalade, and taste it ... on scones. Many other British
goodies to sample (805) 643-5TEA.
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May 4 Trans-Oceanic will
sponsor a book signing with Bill Miller 11am-2pm. Mr Miller is a
noted ship historian and has written over 35 books on ocean liners.
Trans-Oceanic is located on the Queen Mary on the Promenade deck.
Their Titanic Tea last month had over 200 in attendance, so book
well in advance (562) 499-1772
www.trans-oceanic.com.
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May 3-4 Queen Bess and the
Pirates Festival 10-6pm at Kern County Fairgrounds, Bakersfield
(559) 392-0965
jroberts@ccdof.org.
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May 10-June 15 Koroneburg
European Old World Festival in Riverview Park, 14600 River Road
in Corona 92880. 11-7 Saturday and 11-6 Sunday where you’ll meet
hundreds of family members living, working and playing in Southern
California’s only permanent Renaissance Village. Visitors to this
1450-1600 European Village are entertained in this fictitious estate
of the Baron Heinrich Von Lauffer, located along the Rhine River (aka
Santa Ana River) between Mainz and Strasbourg. Each year the Baron
invites the finest minds and most talented actors to celebrate the
coming of spring at his Barony of Koroneburg.
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When you visit Cameron’s Inn
on Hwy 1 in Half Moon Bay, don’t forget to look across the road to
see the big white house on the hill. The Johnston House was the
first wood building constructed along this coast, built in 1853.
Cameron was so intrigued by its history that he became President of
the Johnston House Foundation, which restored the structure and it
is now open for free tours the third Saturday of the month. You can
eat lunch in “The Johnston Room” of the Inn and then head across the
highway to visit the “White House of Half Moon Bay.” After the tour,
head for Main St to buy flowers at the Flower Market to round out a
Saturday outing. Then back to Cameron’s for an evening pint (650)
726-5705.
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The Kings Head
in Santa Monica is now taking reservations for Mothers Day, May
11th; the FA Cup Final Saturday May 17 and Champions League Final
Wednesday May 21, so make your plans now and circle those days on
the calendar ... as if you could forget the finals!! (310) 451-1402.
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Mayflower Club
in N Hollywood has Club Night May 10 with your favourites, Paul,
Don, Dave and their guests; A Magical Afternoon Tea is May 18 with
David Knackstedt of ‘Knackmagic’ and Joyce Bergloff and Vicki Burch
in Big and Bigger; book now for the four-night Baja Cruise in
October on the last West Coast Sailing of the Monarch of the Seas!
(818) 869-9805.
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San Diego Lawn Bowling Club.
Governor Schwarzenegger has approved and is issuing a proclamation
that May 10 is Lawn Bowls Day in Southern California. This coincides
with the San Diego Lawn Bowling Club’s Open House on May 10 from 9am
to 5pm.
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May 10-11 Ojai Renaissance and
Pirate Faire 10-6 daily. Step back in time to the medieval
country village Wixonshire located on the shores of beautiful Lake
Casitas, the jewel in the crown of Ojai Valley with three stages,
Shakespeare plays, head liner acts and street performers and food
court.
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May 18 is the Annual Picnic of
the Royal Society of St George held at the Cricket Field in
Woodley Park in Burbank.
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May 17-18 Pembrooke Renaissance
Faire 10-6 Jousting with the Knights of Azure Cross, the village
blacksmith, Tobias and Adequate, Mother Goose, Bingley Bits, Babylon
Babes, Dauntless Privateers, Celtic Musik, Baudy Juggler, Merrie
Pryanksters, Naughty Minstrels, myth and magic all at the Nevada
State Fair Grounds at Fuji Park in Carson City, Nevada.
pembrookefaire@sbcglobal.net
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The Olde Ship
in Fullerton is celebrating its 15th anniversary, so stop by for a
pint and a salute!! Both Ships are participating in Brit Week.
Fullerton has a Scooter Show May 3 at 1pm. Santa Ana has Ray Bush
and the BBC Jazz Band May 2; May 3 is Paperback Writer; May 4 is a
vintage MG and Lotus car show; May 8 is Benjamin Chadwick and guest;
May 9 is Ray Bush and BBC Jazz Band; May 10 Brit Beat and May 10 is
a trip to LA to watch the Galaxy vs celebrities (714) 871-7447 or
(714) 550-6700.
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The British Connection
in Torrance is sampling British foods and drinks through May 4 for
Brit Week (310) 214-1790.
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Explore the Islands! Channel
Islands National Park and National Marine Sanctuary with
Island Packers for whale-watching with half or full day excursions,
camper transportation, or dinner and harbour cruises. I can’t wait
to take a day cruise and visit sea caves by kayak! Cheryl and her
staff can answer all your questions about a most remarkable vacation
area just off the Coast of Ventura County. (805) 642-1393.
www.islandpackers.com
105b in Ventura Harbour, 93001.
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May 22-26 the Potrero Spring War
hosted by the Barony of Calafia in the Kingdom of Caid at the
Potrero Regional Park, 24800 Potrero Park Drive in Potrero, 91963
near San Diego.
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The Underground Pub
in Hermosa Beach is taking their final submissions for their 6th
Annual Golf Tournament in June. Sign up now for a fun day at Los
Verdes Golf Course in Palos Verdes and a chance to win $25,000 on a
hole-in-one. See Roger now for all the details (310) 318-3818.
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May 24-25 United Scottish
Society Scottish Festival at the Fairplex in Pomona, the largest
games in So Cal. Alex Beaton is in concert featuring Celtic Spring.
See you there with or without your kilt! (714) 998-7857
www.unitedscottishsociety.com.
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You Say Tomato
in San Francisco has a full selection of foods for that long awaited
spring picnic. Stop by and have David fill up your basket with all
sorts of British goodies (415) 921-2828.
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Through May 25 Dark Side of the
Moon, a fantasy story set to Pink Floyd’s 1973 album (323)
850-7827.
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The Press Room
in Santa Barbara will be celebrating the FA Cup Final and the
Champions League Finals in style. Check with Raff for details (805)
963-8121.
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May 31-June 1 and June 7-8
Valhalla Renaissance Faire at Camp Richardson, South Lake Tahoe
(415) 897-4555 with seven acres on continuous entertainment on four
stages, scores of merchants, 1000+ actors.
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May 31 is the White Elephant
Jumble Sale at the British Club in Garden Grove. Join hundreds
of Formula One fans as they watch the 2008 season together! They
host a GP brunch and Formula One raffle to follow the race, and look
forward to seeing you at the races! For the Monaco Grand Prix,
they’ll also be showing the Indy 500 followed by a charity raffle
event in support of LIVESTRONG, the Lance Armstrong Foundation.
Turkish Grand Prix: May 11, 9am pre-race, 9:30am race start The
‘Monaco 500’: Monaco GP and Indy 500 Charity Event in support of the
Lance Armstrong Foundation – Sunday, May 25, 9am pre-race, 9:30am
race start. All this is held at Overtime Sports Bar and Grill 398
7th (@ Harrison) Street, San Francisco, CA (415) 863-1688.
To
contact Leo or Karen: leolewis12@yahoo.com
or PO Box 5691, Oxnard,
CA 93031
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British American Chambers
of Commerce ~
ARIZONA British American
Business Council
Phoenix (602) 957-9752
— Call for events schedule
British American Business Council
Los Angeles (310) 312-1962
www.babcla.org
See above "Karen's Calendar"
British American
Business Council
Orange County (949) 472-2221
www.babcoc.org
See above "Karen's Calendar"
British American Business Council
San Diego (619) 615-0868
www.babcsd.org
British American Business Council
San Francisco (415) 296 8645
www.babcsf.org
See above "Karen's Calendar"
FLORIDA British American Chamber of Commerce of
Greater Fort Lauderdale For more information call (954) 536-6070 or
bacc@gate.net
GEORGIA British American Business Group of Atlanta (404) 681-2224
www.babgatlanta.org
OHIO British American Chamber of Commerce Ohio (216) 621-0222.
TEXAS British American Business Group of Dallas Dallas (214) 229-8801.
www.babcnt.org
WASHINGTON British American Business Council
Pacific Northwest (206) 236-2116 |
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