Aloha! Renowned Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel from Volcano, Hawai’i, returned to Lodge 70 for the 8th time to teach hula workshops on March 11 and perform a Hawaiian music concert on March 13. A “kumu hula” is an officially recognized teacher of Hawaiian dance whose expertise includes dances of ancient and modern times; Hawaiian history …
The first Odd Fellows Irish Ceili for St. Patrick’s Day was a resounding success. It brought out 62 dancers on a Tuesday night, wearing every shade of green. For some, this is something they’ve done for 30 years. For others, this was their first chance to try it. We even had live musicians – Dave …
On March 10, 2026, Bay View Lodge 109 hosted the Degree of Brotherly Love for two candidates: Margaret and Mike Brandl, both members of Bay View Lodge 109. The degree team consisted of Odd Fellows who’ve performed in a number of times throughout previous years, including Debra LaVergne as Noble Grand and Past Grand, Steve Koehler …
A member of the registrar’s office reached out to us, asking to share the following informaiton with our members. Would you like to work the upcoming elections? See the flyer below, and read on for additional details if interested in applying. At least one of our district lodges, True Fellowship 52 in San Jose, is …
Under the approving eye of DDGM Ron Myres and acting District Deputy Marshall Mason Wolf, 3 members of Volcano 25 received their third degree, and then the officers of Volcano 25 were installed, in one of the most productive, if somewhat long, meetings I’ve been privileged to attend as an Odd Fellow. Some background is …
This was the first of these balls which hasn’t sold out, and there were people who’d been to the previous three who weren’t there. I don’t know if there was something going on in an overlapping community that took them away, whether the Playford workshop tired people out, etc – but I did notice that …
Aloha kākou! Renowned Kumu Hula Meleana Manuel from Volcano, Hawai’i~~this year’s Aloha Festivals Queen~~will return to the South Bay to lead hula workshops on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. She will also perform at a music concert dedicated to Hawai’i musician Ben Kaili on Friday, March 13, 2026. See the attached flyers for details. Watch the video …
Black History Month, Mountain View Lodge #244, Sinéad and Ria Toolis
This month our lodge windows celebrated Black History Month with a special emphasis on an extraordinary person, Harriet Tubman.
Dates: Wednesdays April 1, 8, 15, 29 – May 6, 13, 20 – June 3 Times: 6PM – 6:55 PM >>> Beginner-27PM – 7:55 PM >>> Beginner-1 Meeting Room: Cupertino Odd Fellows20589 Homestead RoadCupertino, CA 95014 >>> Beginner-1 ‘Ukulele Class – (8 Class Session) This class is open to anyone who wants to learn to …
APRIL 19, 1954 – NOVEMBER 24, 2025 It is with profound sadness that we are announcing the passing of the Rev. Dr. Michael “Padre Mickey” Dresbach. Padre Mickey passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025 surrounded by his family, at the age of 71. Michael was born on April 19, 1954 in Oakland, California, to Connie and …