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SINGLES CHARITY BALL – Bay Area’s Largest Party for Romantic Eligibles! Start Date: Saturday 7/13/2024 — End Date: Saturday 7/13/2024 Admission:20-30 Our premiere annual party is BACK after a brief hiatus, due to the pandemic. Dress in your finest for the spectacular Westin St. Francis Hotel on Union Square! Meet new friends who care about others. 100% of proceeds go to The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Every $50 we raise finances a sight-restoring cataract surgery for a blind person in one of the poor countries of the world! Adults of all ages welcome. Saturday, July 13, 2024, 8pm-Midnight. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $20/advance (by July 12) or $30/door. CO-SPONSORED by dozens of singles organizations and meetups, so we expect a huge crowd! This is the Bay Area’s largest party for singles since the beginning of the Pandemic. LOCATION: Westin St Francis Hotel on Union Square, California Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 335 Powell St, between Geary & Post, San Francisco CA 94102. Conveniently located near BART (Powell Station) and MUNI. The elegance of the Westin St Francis Hotel is the perfect venue to meet someone special. Low-cost parking available at Ellis/OFarrell parking lot. Overnight rooms at the hotel are available for only $179 by calling 415-397-7000 (does not include admission to the party). SPEED DATING OPTION at 7pm: Meet new single friends, 5 minutes at a time, BEFORE the dancing starts. $40/advance only includes both Speed Dating and Dance Party, 7pm-Midnight. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. Sunday Afternoon Delight, June 23, San Rafael •Summer Night Fever Party, June 29, Emeryville •Advanced Degrees Mixer, July 6, Sunnyvale •Singles Charity Ball, July 13, San Francisco. •Saturday Night Singles, July 20, San Francisco. •Summer Lovin’ Speed Dating, July 21, Belmont •Sausalito Speed Dating, July 23 •Princess Cruises Love Boat, Aug 31 – Sep 7, 2024 •National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 24-27, 2024 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 335 Powell St Union Square San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

SATURDAY NIGHT SINGLES Start Date: Saturday 7/20/2024 — End Date: Saturday 7/20/2024 Admission:10-15 Meet new single friends at an upscale restaurant! Only $10/advance (by July 19) or $15 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes, that makes it EASY to meet new friends. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Saturday, July 20, 2024, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Toy Soldier, 52 Belden Place, San Francisco CA. Free street parking. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, https://www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Sunday Afternoon Delight, June 23, San Rafael •Summer Night Fever Party, June 29, Emeryville •Advanced Degrees Mixer, July 6, Sunnyvale •Singles Charity Ball, July 13, San Francisco. Details soon! •Saturday Night Singles, July 20, San Francisco. •Sausalito Speed Dating, July 23 •Princess Cruises Love Boat, Aug 31 – Sep 7, 2024 •National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 24-27, 2024 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 52 Belden Pl Belden Place San Francisco Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

California Bound: Opening the West Start Date: Tuesday 6/25/2024 — End Date: Tuesday 6/25/2024 Admission:$5.00 California Bound: Opening the West – 1840-1846 The westward migration to California is the largest in U.S. history, with over 250,000 people making the journey across the Great American Desert between 1840 and 1870. The Donner Party, the California Gold Rush, and the Intercontinental Railroad are indelibly etched in the annals of western history. But before the Donners, the Forty-Niners and the Golden Spike there were the Bidwells, Bartlesons, Walkers and Murphys who blazed a 2,000-mile trail across the rugged western plains and mountains to California. Robert Keahey, a member of the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum docent team, shines the spotlight on these early pioneers who have mostly been relegated to the footnotes of California history. Starting with a discussion of the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails, key aspects of the development of the California Trail are examined: the drivers that ignited the spark to “go west”; key people – both famous and infamous – who dared to venture into new frontiers; the essential elements of a wagon train; and then a look at notable migrations from 1840 to 1846. Finally, we examine an important question – “What was the impact of these early pioneers on the westward expansion?” Background Robert Keahey is a docent at the Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum in Sunnyvale, California. He is also a member of the Oregon-California Trail Association (OCTA) and is an active member of the CA-NV Chapter. Robert holds a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Louisiana, Monroe. His professional career in Information Technology covered a wide range of roles from enterprise services to startups to contract services. An avid learner, Robert enjoys exploring a wide variety of topics from science to technology to history. His current interest is exploring the pre-Gold Rush pioneers who opened the west for settlement. Location: on line event Saratoga Contact: Annette annette022003@yahoo.com URL: www.saratogahistory.com

Sekhou Senegal at Tillman Park Start Date: Saturday 7/20/2024 — End Date: Saturday 7/20/2024 Admission:FREE West African Music & Dance At Tillman Park (220 Aughinbaugh Way, Alameda) Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks! On July 20th at Tillman Park, audiences of all ages can dance along to traditional sounds of Sekhou Senegal. Sekhou Senegal is a West African music and dance ensemble created by twin brothers Ousseynou and Assane Kouyate. Ousseynou and Assane were born and raised in Senegal, Africa, from a family line originating in Mali and Guinea. They come from a long line of griots — the poets, historians, storytellers, and keepers of West African song and dance traditions. Getting there: This event is bike and and ACTransit friendly! Location: 220 Aughinbaugh Way Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/rhythmix-in-the-parks-sekhou-senegal/

Kenya Moses Quartet Start Date: Saturday 6/29/2024 — End Date: Saturday 6/29/2024 Admission:25-40 Prepare to be mesmerized by the captivating musical stylings of Afro-Brazilian American vocalist Kenya Moses. Blending cultures, genres, and languages with her enchanting voice, she is a true musical nomad. Kenya’s soulful interpretations and expressions of American jazz and classical repertoire embrace the diverse influences that shape her artistic identity. Delighting listeners with her warm, heartfelt voice and storytelling, Kenya takes her audience on a sonic journey that transcends time and place with celebrated pianist, Steve Carter, bassist, Kevin Goldberg and acclaimed Latin jazz drummer, Brian Andres. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix Cultural Works info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/kenya-moses-quartet/

SUMMER NIGHT FEVER PARTY Start Date: Saturday 6/29/2024 — End Date: Saturday 6/29/2024 Admission:$10 Meet new single friends at one of our favorite hotels! Only $7/advance (by June 28) or $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 7pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes, that makes it EASY to meet new friends. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress to impress. Saturday, June 29, 2024, 7-9pm. LOCATION: Hyatt Place (not to be confused with Hyatt House down the street), 5700 Bay Street, next to Bay Street Mall, Emeryville CA 94608. Conveniently located near the junction of Hwy 80, Hwy 880, and the Bay Bridge, so our single friends from San Francisco and the East Bay can enjoy! Free parking in large parking lots nearby or paid parking at the hotel. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, https://www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •Welcome Summer Party, June 8, Los Gatos •Speed Dating on the Peninsula, June 9, Belmont •First-ever Marin Speed Dating 40+, June 11, San Rafael •Bellingham WA & Mount Baker National Park, June 12-15, 2024 •Sunday Afternoon Delight, June 23, San Rafael •Summer Night Fever Party, June 29, Emeryville •Advanced Degrees Mixer, July 6, Sunnyvale •Princess Cruises Love Boat, Aug 31 – Sep 7, 2024 •National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 24-27, 2024 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 5700 Bay St Emeryville Emeryville Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Blossom Festival Start Date: Saturday 6/8/2024 — End Date: Saturday 6/8/2024 Admission:free Come to the 2024 Blossom Festival. Live bands, petting zoo, antique cars, homemade crafts, gourmet food trucks, lots of children's activities. Free parking, free admission, open to the public. Location: 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga Saratoga Contact: Annette annette@saratogahistory.com URL: www.saratogahistory.com

Blossom Festival Start Date: Saturday 6/8/2024 — End Date: Saturday 6/8/2024 Admission:free Come to the 2024 Blossom Festival. Live bands, petting zoo, antique cars, homemade crafts, gourmet food trucks, lots of children's activities. Free parking, free admission, open to the public. Location: 13777 Fruitvale Ave Saratoga Saratoga Contact: Annette annette@saratogahistory.com URL: www.saratogahistory.com

Marin’s First-Ever Speed Dating Party, 40+ Start Date: Tuesday 6/11/2024 — End Date: Tuesday 6/11/2024 Admission:30-45 There are lots of speed dating events for young singles in San Francisco and the Silicon Valley, but never in Marin and never for single professionals 40+. That changes at this fun party! Meet new single friends, over age 40, 5 minutes at a time. Dress to impress. Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 7-9pm. DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/Advance (until June 10) $45/Door We request that everyone purchase at least one drink. LOCATION: Ranch Water Lounge, 711 Fourth St, Downtown San Rafael CA 94901. This formerly was the legendary Fourth Street Tavern. It is now a lovely Western-themed lounge. Free street parking after 6pm. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, Dr. Wendy Lyon,and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, https://www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE FUN EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. •House Warming Party & Potluck, June 1, Burlingame •Sunday Soiree, June 2, Hayward •Welcome Summer Party, June 8, Los Gatos •Speed Dating on the Peninsula, June 9, Belmont •First-ever Marin Speed Dating 40+, June 11, San Rafael •Sunday Afternoon Delight, June 23, San Rafael •Summer Night Fever Party, June 29, Emeryville •National Singles Week Cruise – Vancouver to SF, Sep 24-27, 2024 •Singles Cruise to San Diego & Mexico, Feb 15-20, 2025 Location: 711 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

West Coast Premiere: Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story Start Date: Sunday 6/23/2024 — End Date: Sunday 6/23/2024 Admission:$23-24 Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story is the recipient of this year’s Out in the Silence Award; this affecting portrait reconstructs the fascinating life and immense talent of transgender singer Jackie Shane. The film investigates why the soul singer disappeared from the spotlight just as she was at the precipice of fame and success. Directors: Michael Mabbott & Lucah Rosenberg-Lee Location: 3601 Lyon St Marina District San Francisco Contact: Frameline publicity@larsenassc.com URL: https://www.frameline.org/films/frameline48/any-other-way-the-jackie-shane-story