The next Dickens Fair and Victorian Holiday Party is nearly upon us. This year, Sunday November 22nd is the date that Odd Fellows from throughout the Bay Area will be descending on the fair to eat, drink, sing, dance, shop, and make all kinds of good merry fun together in the spirit of Christmas. Early …
On the evening of Monday, January 19th, Cupertino Lodge hosted Mountain View Lodge, True Fellowship Lodge, Saratoga Lodge, Philotesian Rebekah Lodge, and Clara Rebekah Lodge for a Dinner Installation lead by Grand Warden Adam Potolsky, District Deputy President Debra LaVergne, and District Deputy Grand Marshall Izzy Mahon. This was the largest Joint Installation for Odd Fellows …
September 29, 2025 Seven candidates received the Initiatory degree on September 29 at Cupertino Lodge #70. Joey Bennet and Sheryl Stanger travelled from Livermore, accompanied by their noble grand Jason Edgar and Carol Wahrer. From Fremont’s lodge, Mission Peak 114, candidate Alberto Garcia received his degree while Pat McLean and Sharon Vargas supported Alberto from …
On April 15, after months of planning, weeks of promoting, days of decorating, hours of rehearsing, and frantic minutes setting up final details before people walked in, a party hosted by the District 107 Odd Fellows, and celebrating 175 years of Odd Fellowship in California, brought delight to about 80 guests from around the district …
On April 12th, Sycamore Lodge #129 hosted brothers and sisters of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows from all over the greater SF Bay Area. The occasion was to hear former California Grand Master Peter V. Sellars give a presentation on the, history, traditions, and organizational structure of the IOOF. Thank you to the members …
On March 29th, we all gathered at Cupertino Lodge #70 to share memories of one of the most influential, hard-working and caring members of Odd Fellows, Don Lang. Our meeting room was full, with some overflow in the dining room, plus viewers on Zoom. Don’s influence on all of us was great and positive. Among …
As Odd Fellows, we’re heirs to a rich tradition of crafters and artists creating beautiful custom pieces for their lodges, as well as a number of lovely yet mass-produced items that lodges could acquire from the established fraternal supply houses of their time. On April 15, we’ll have a chance to celebrate 175 years of …
We’re having a School of Instruction in Hayward, at Sycamore Lodge 129 on Saturday, April 12 from 10am to 3pm. Topics will include training for new members, making motions or changing by-laws, a reference on how to read the code and where to find pertinent information, duties of officers and trustees, and how Grand Lodge …
Saturday, November 30th at the San Francisco Cow Palace
This joyous festival is an annual tradition that the Odd Fellows are delighted to join in with once again. You may see Scrooge being led about by a Christmas Spirit, or find Oliver Twist darting about. The various shops are full of interesting trinkets and more interesting people. There are several pubs and ale houses, multiple stages throughout, and a warm welcome to be had everywhere. You might even stumble across a mystery to be solved!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH 1PM @ CUPERTINO
This year’s District planning meeting will be held on Sunday, December 17 at 1:00 PM at the Cupertino Lodge.