Hey Guys,

Sorry but I have to change the date of the Meetup and move it up a week. I hope this is okay for everyone? Phebe will be visiting her family before her surgery, and I'm being deported on 10/23. :(

So, come by and wish Phebe a full and speedy recovery, and if anyone knows a trick or two to keep me in the Country, let me know! :)

OSJ

Gruss Gott, mein Freunde! Hoffe sie sind alle gut! Ja, es ist zeit fur das OKTOBERFEST!!!

That's right, it's time for Oktoberfest guys! Bretzen, bratwurst (or weiswurst), bier and spargel!!!

Oktoberfest is actually a Bavarian/German holiday. But, because so many German and Austrian immigrants have contributed to the culture and history of America, this holiday was naturally brought to the United States... and what a holiday it is!!!

Since we all can't travel to the Theresienwiese in Munchen, Alphine Village in Torrance will have to do. So, bring you dancing shoes, get ready to learn the "Chicken Dance", sing some German songs and have a merry ole' time while learning a little bit about German-American culture! And yes, we can practice English as well (I may even teach you guys a few "bad words" in German).

PLEASE NOTE - This is a 21 and Over event only. Admission is $8 a person and does not include the price of food or beverages (so bring some extra cash for that).

Drinking is purely OPTIONAL. You DO NOT have to drink, but, if you do drink, please drink responsibly... and remember, the German beers are much stronger (and tastier) than American beers!

Just like last year we will meet at Alberston's parking lot and carpool to Alondra Park. Those of you who want to meet us at the festival we will meet you at the information booth at 12:45PM One of our members (Harmonie) will be performing with Keikaiulu Hula Group at 3PM. So lets have fun. Bring your friends family and sunscreen! Also bring a blanket to sit on and a hat to protect your face from the sun. Please let me know if you want to carpool when you RSVP. Southbay Japanese Meetup, please join us!

"There will be continuous Polynesian Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Games, Island
Style Foods, Drawings, Prizes, Greeting old Friends, Meeting New Ones Don't forget why we come together each year to share in that spirit we call Aloha!" from last years description.

Hey, Everyone! For the month of April, we've decided to have a field trip to the Getty Center in Los Angeles.

For those who want to carpool, we are planning to meet at the Alberstons on Artesia and Western in Gardena at 10 a.m. For those who are opting to drive by themselves and meet us up there, we'll see you at the front entrance to the Getty around 11:15 a.m. or so. (Please note, this is for the Getty Center at 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049 - not the Getty Villa in Malibu).

Admission is free, and there is a parking fee of $10 per car (hence we're promoting car pooling). We'll probably have lunch at the center around 1 or 1:30 p.m. and then head back around 3 p.m. or so. Bring your camera and hope to see you there.

This is Valentine's Day and what better way to show your love for others then to volunteer. We will be sorting food for this organization to distribute to people who are hungry and have a low income.
Please RSVP as soon as possible and also let me know if you need transportation and I will try to arrange for you to ride with other members. This is early in the morning but it will be so rewarding and fun. My son , his wife and I are all going.
Anyone who wants to eat lunch afterwards... we can organize something like that too. A PERFECT opportunity to practice your English and there will be many native speakers to help you.
PLEASE ONLY SAY YES IF YOU ARE COMING!
It is very American to volunteer so this is a good way to learn more about American culture.

A couple of us are planning to have dinner after our walking tour of Sleepy Hollow. We were thinking about going to Cho-Dang Tofu Soup on Hawthorne and Sepulveda (next to the Gable House) to thaw out and “break bread”. So, anyone interested is welcomed to join us.

Even if you did not participate in the Sleep Hollow walking tour, but, felt like having some spicy soup on a chilly December night with the ESL Meetup members, feel free to swing by. If Tofu Soup is not your forte, Cho-Dang also has some pretty tasty Korean BBQ dishes as well.

We’ll try to be there sometime around 8:15 p.m. or so. Some warm barley tea, a couple shots of soju, and maybe we’ll walk over to the Gable House for some bowling as well. Hope to see you there.