Mountain View Lodge was founded on 30 May 1876 and 150 years later to the day, we held a grand celebration to commemorate the anniversary and look forward with continued commitment to our fellowship and community. Our day started by hosting the Grand Lodge Board of Directors in our upstairs lodge hall. In the afternoon, …
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, Rebekah Children’s Services, the YMCA, Commonwealth Central Credit Union and other community partners are excited to invite you to support our Back-to-School Marketplace, a community event designed to help children and families start the year feeling confident, prepared, and supported. This unique marketplace will be hosted at …
Rebekah Children’s Services (RCS) celebrated the 10th Annual Pop A Cork, presented by Toni Julian and Harmony IQ, benefiting the Kneaded Culinary Academy on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The event brought together supporters, local businesses, culinary and tasting partners, vendors, and community members for an afternoon that highlighted both the impact of the program and …
On May 3, 2026, Cupertino Odd Fellows Lodge 70 had its 3rd Annual “May Day is Lei Day” Fundraiser. All proceeds went to the Hawaiian Council for Hawai’i’s recent flood victims. Our sold-out event raised $2,000 for this charity! In Hawai’i, food, music and hula dancing are part of every gathering. Guests brought and shared ‘ono(delicious) pot …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance founded by Mental Health America in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental wellbeing, educate the public, reduce stigma and promote support for those affected by mental health conditions. Each year, individuals and organizations come together to raise awareness and advocate for better …
The week started out with Ben and I arriving in Reno on Saturday, May 2nd , 2026. Upon arrival we met with Rodney Metoyer and Fred Dolling who were otherwise occupied with Hotel issues and asked if we would host Retired General Ken Laswell and his wife Juanita for the evening. We whole heartedly agreed …
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The annual Grand Lodge Sessions in Reno featured another important event you might not have heard about – an initiation for Xanadu Sanctorum #321, our local AMOS chapter. If you haven’t heard of it, AMOS is a male-only, fez-wearing fraternal order that is not technically endorsed by the IOOF, but does require its members to …
EARTHDAY.ORG’s founders created and organized the very first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Since then, Earth Day Network has been mobilizing over 1 billion people annually on Earth Day, and every other day, to protect the planet. https://www.earthday.org/ What can we do to protect the planet? Every day is Earth Day. Small actions, taken consistently, …
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On Saturday, April 18th, District 107’s own Zoe Timmerman (Grand Instructor), along with other Grand Lodge appointed officers Alan Thomas (Grand Musician), Anne Leong (Grand Marshal), and Lawrence “Stark” Degesse (Grand Bodyguard) were honored at a lavish reception hosted by Berkeley Lodge #270. There were 70 members in attendance, making for quite the crowded kitchen …
On Saturday, May 23rd, you’re invited to join Clara Rebekah 34 for an evening of art and relaxation. For just $30, you’ll get paint materials and canvas, plus snacks and drinks to enjoy throughout the event while you craft your masterpiece. In addition to a fun evening, your purchase helps raise money for the Make-a-Wish …