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Writers With Drinks with Tongo Eisen-Martin and Shruti Swamy! Start Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 — End Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 Admission:$5 to $20, NOTAFLOF San Francisco’s longest-running spoken word variety show is back IN PERSON. (Vaccination and masks required!) Featuring SF poet laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin, plus queer icon Brontez Purnell, literary mastermind Shruti Swamy, science fiction scribe Cat Rambo and queer raconteur Stephen van Dyck! Charlie Jane Anders hosts. Location: 912 Cole St # 247 San Francisco Contact: Charlie Jane Anders charlieanders2@gmail.com URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-with-drinks-shruti-swamy-tongo-eisen-martin-brontez-purnell-tic

Christmas Mixer! Start Date: Sunday 12/19/2021 — End Date: Sunday 12/19/2021 Admission:10 Celebrate Christmas with new single friends at one of our favorite East Bay venues! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host. Bring proof of vaccination. Sunday, December 19, 2021, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Forli’s at Stone Valley Shopping Center, 3160 Danville Blvd, corner of Stone Valley Road, Alamo CA. From Hwy 680 take Stone Valley Road exit. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 27, The Thanksgiving Ball, San Jose/Milpitas •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 19, Christmas Mixer, East Bay •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash, TBA •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn’t reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles. Location: Suite B 3160 Danville Blvd Alamo Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Napa Singles Holiday Party! Start Date: Sunday 12/12/2021 — End Date: Sunday 12/12/2021 Admission:10 Celebrate the holidays with new single friends at Napa’s most beautiful boutique hotel! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 3pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host. Bring proof of vaccination. Sunday, December 12, 2021, 3-5pm. LOCATION: Archer Hotel, 1230 First Street, Napa CA 94559. Enjoy both outdoors and indoors at the Rooftop Bar, with terrific views of the Napa Valley! Lots of free parking on the street and nearby garages. Our party before the pandemic was the subject of a major feature story in The Napa Register! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 27, The Thanksgiving Ball, San Jose/Milpitas •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 19, Christmas Mixer, East Bay TBA •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure Location: 1230 1st St Napa Napa Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Marin Singles Holiday Mixer Start Date: Friday 12/10/2021 — End Date: Friday 12/10/2021 Admission:10 Celebrate the holidays with new single friends at a fun downtown restaurant! Only $10 at the door includes light appetizers, served at 6pm, as long as they last; plus a FUN Mixer Game, with prizes. Adults of all ages welcome. Bring proof of vaccination. Festive holiday attire recommended. Santa Rich will be your host. Friday, December 10, 2021, 6-9pm. LOCATION: Bogies Too, 1335 Fourth St, San Rafael CA. From Hwy 101 take Central San Rafael exit. Lots of free parking after 6pm in the area, including parking structure at 3rd & C! Dinner available at additional cost. CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 20, Thanksgiving Mixer, East Bay •Nov 27, The Thanksgiving Ball, San Jose/Milpitas •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash, TBA •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure Location: 1335 4th St San Rafael San Rafael Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

THE THANKSGIVING BALL FOR SINGLES! Start Date: Saturday 11/27/2021 — End Date: Saturday 11/27/2021 Admission:15-20 Kickoff the holiday season with a fun party at one of our favorite venues! Meet someone new to share the holidays. Most people stay home over Thanksgiving Weekend and are looking for something fun to do. This is it! $15/advance (by Nov 26) or $20/door includes dancing to your favorite hits. Adults of all ages welcome. Dress in your finest! Proof of Full Vaccination Required. Saturday, November 27, 2021, 8pm-Midnight. LOCATION: Sonesta San Jose (formerly Crowne Plaza Milpitas), 777 Bellew Drive, Milpitas CA 95035. Especially convenient for our East Bay and Silicon Valley singles, because it is located at the junction of Hwy 880 and Hwy 237. Free parking! CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. DISCOUNTS & MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 20, Thanksgiving Mixer, East Bay •Nov 27, The Thanksgiving Ball, San Jose/Milpitas •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Dec 31, New Years Eve Bash, TBA •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure Location: 777 Bellew Dr Milpitas Milpitas Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Handmade Holiday Crafts Fair Start Date: Saturday 12/4/2021 — End Date: Sunday 12/5/2021 Admission:$3 per person; children 12 and under are free Celebrate the season with gifts for yourself or loved ones in this festive shopping experience featuring over 90 local artists. Shop for quality, hand-crafted holiday décor, home goods, jewelry, bath and body products, gourmet delights and more! All products sold by the artists. For more information, please visit: srcity.org/CraftsFair. Location: 2060 W College Ave Santa Rosa Santa Rosa Contact: Santa Rosa Recreation & Parks craftsfair@srcity.org URL: https://srcity.org/2176/Handmade-Holiday-Crafts-Fair

Holiday Speed Dating Party! Start Date: Sunday 12/5/2021 — End Date: Sunday 12/5/2021 Admission:25-35 Celebrate the holidays with new single friends, 5 minutes at a time, on a PRIVATE OUTDOOR PATIO on popular Murphy Street in Downtown Sunnyvale! Limiting the party to fully-vaccinated singles and doing it outdoors is prudent! Please bring proof of vaccination. Sunday, December 5, 2021. 3:00-5:00pm – Young Singles Speed Dating, ages 25-40 5:00-7:00pm – Advanced Degrees Speed Dating, ages 35-55 7:00-9:00pm – Single Professionals Speed Dating, ages 45-60 TICKETS: $25/Advance or $35/Door (If space permits) We recommend you PREPAY on our main website, www.thepartyhotline.com, as some sections are likely to sell out. LOCATION: Off the Rails Brewing Co, 111 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale CA 94086. Free parking in back. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 13, Single Mingle, San Jose •Nov 13, Single Travelers Potluck, Sunnyvale •Nov 20, Thanksgiving Mixer, East Bay •Nov 26, The Thanksgiving Ball, Mt View (TBA) •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 5, Holiday Speed Dating, Sunnyvale •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 18, Christmas Dinner Dance, Exclusive East Bay Estate •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Location: 111 S Murphy Ave Heritage District Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse richgosse@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Single Travelers House Potluck Dinner & Party! Start Date: Saturday 11/13/2021 — End Date: Saturday 11/13/2021 Admission:30 Meet single professionals who love to travel! Saturday, November 13, 2021, 7-10pm. Adults of all ages welcome. Bring Proof of Vaccination. * Talk about upcoming singles tours, including Dubai! * OPTION: Sell or Exchange Travel Fashions. If you sell or exchange fashion, only bring ONE travel outfit. Only sell or exchange BRAND NEW or ALMOST NEW travel Fashion and don’t sell for more than $20! $30 REQUESTED CONTRIBUTION, except for those traveling to Dubai with us. Includes beer or glass of wine, soft drink, Potluck Dinner and social. POTLUCK DISH: If you want to show off your gourmet cooking, this is a BBQ and potluck so bring your special home-cooked appetizer or dish to share! Meat-lovers can bring your own meat to BBQ! (Our only rule: chips, soda, fruit or fast food do not qualify as gourmet cooking or your special dish). This party is limited to 40 people (20 females and 20 males) so sign-up and prepay as soon as possible! LOCATION: Private home near Downtown Sunnyvale CA. Since this is a private party, the address will be emailed to you upon your RSVP. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com •Nov 13, Single Mingle, San Jose •Nov 13, Single Travelers Potluck, Sunnyvale •Nov 20, Thanksgiving Mixer, East Bay •Nov 28 – Dec 4, Dubai Adventure •Dec 10, Marin Holiday Mixer •Dec 12, Napa Holiday Mixer •Dec 22-27, Christmas in Oxaca, Mexico •Jan 6-11, Perfect Belize Adventure •March 31-April 5, Buenos Aires & Iguazu Falls Adventure CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization; and by many other singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Location: Private Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal Start Date: Friday 12/17/2021 — End Date: Friday 12/17/2021 Admission:$10-40 In our first live concert in over two years, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus celebrates being together with classic choral works interwoven with the ethereal sounds of the harp. Opening with Alice Parker’s rousing setting of “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” followed by Brahms’s first choral work, the lilting “Ave Maria,” PWC presents Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols as a journey, choreographed and staged by local director and choreographer MaryStarr Hope. The second half, a further exploration of what it means to gather through music and movement, will feature Franz Biebl’s much-loved “Ave Maria,” Machaut’s “Rose, Liz, Printemps, Verdure,” Rehnqvist’s “I Himmelen,” and the exquisite “Dirait-On,” by Morten Lauridsen. Ending the concert are seasonal favorites “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” arranged by local composer Eric Tuan, and “Silent Night.” In collaboration with stage director MaryStarr Hope and harpist Jennifer Ellis, PWC celebrates the joys of the season through live music together. Location: 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara Santa Clara Contact: Jungmee Kim publicity@pwchorus.org URL: https://pwchorus.org/concert/fall2021/

Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal Start Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 — End Date: Saturday 12/11/2021 Admission:$10-40 In our first live concert in over two years, the Peninsula Women’s Chorus celebrates being together with classic choral works interwoven with the ethereal sounds of the harp. Opening with Alice Parker’s rousing setting of “Hark, I Hear the Harps Eternal” followed by Brahms’s first choral work, the lilting “Ave Maria,” PWC presents Britten’s A Ceremony of Carols as a journey, choreographed and staged by local director and choreographer MaryStarr Hope. The second half, a further exploration of what it means to gather through music and movement, will feature Franz Biebl’s much-loved “Ave Maria,” Machaut’s “Rose, Liz, Printemps, Verdure,” Rehnqvist’s “I Himmelen,” and the exquisite “Dirait-On,” by Morten Lauridsen. Ending the concert are seasonal favorites “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” arranged by local composer Eric Tuan, and “Silent Night.” In collaboration with stage director MaryStarr Hope and harpist Jennifer Ellis, PWC celebrates the joys of the season through live music together. Location: 600 Colorado Ave Midtown Palo Alto Contact: Jungmee Kim publicity@pwchorus.org URL: https://pwchorus.org/concert/fall2021/