We were open nine days, from September 6-14, mostly from 11 to 7:30. In that time, over 2000 people that came in, including 130 kids and 15 dogs. In total, our fundraiser makings were over $3000. My expenses were over $700. My friend gave us 23 jars of honey that we could use to request …
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Mountain View Lodge #244 is very fortunate to be located on the main street of downtown Mountain View, Castro Street, where we put together different windows displays each month. Our August display honors the National Honey Bee Day which occurs on the third weekend in August. This display is a nod to our siblings, the …
This year I once again had the honor and privilege of representing California at the Sovereign Grand Lodge (SGL) Sessions held in Charleston, WV. Like usual there was much work to be done, but also great opportunities for seeing old friends and making new ones from all around North America and beyond. This convention had …
Mountain View Lodge #244 is very fortunate to be located on the main street of downtown Mountain View, Castro Street, where we put together different windows displays each month. Our July display is this month dedicated to the Statue of Liberty. Creating the window was slightly challenging this month, – we had to use a …
For the past couple of months, Mountain View 244 has been hosting a new club, led by local resident Julia Peterson. Her group is actually a book club, except that lately they’ve also taken to doing crafts together. They’re friendly and social and open to anyone, so when they asked the Mountain View Odd Fellows …
Castro Street Window Display, June 2025 Mountain View Lodge #244 is very fortunate to be located on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View (the main street) where we put up different windows displays each month. Our June display is dedicated to LGBTQ Pride Month, that commemorates the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer …
A Meritorious Service Jewel is considered the highest award in Odd Fellowship. By Sovereign Grand Lodge code, they can only be awarded by a Grand Lodge, Grand Encampment, or Department Council. And grand bodies are limited in the number they can award based on their number of members. It is reserved for those who render …
This year, we had several members of our district who took the step of running for one of the elected offices at Grand Lodge. Each of them was invited to share a little about themselves and what they hoped to accomplish. Adam Potolsky, our new Grand Warden, has a separate article. Connie Hall: Rebekah Childrens …
Mountain View Lodge #244 823 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 Mountain View Lodge #244 is very fortunate to be located on Castro Street in downtown Mountain View. We are on the corner between Castro Street and Villa Street and can put on window displays in our Castro Street windows. The month of May is …
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The Mountain View Odd Fellows Lodge played host to a colorful and energetic pop-up the weekend of May 3rd-4th, thanks to the South Bay Comickers, a local group of artists and creators led by Odd Fellows members Sushu Xia and Mark Flider. The event featured the work of over a dozen artists, filling the hall …