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Best of Puerto Rico! Singles Tour Start Date: Thursday 12/17/2020 — End Date: Tuesday 12/22/2020 Admission:888 With lush green mountains, colorful homes, tons of culture, and great food, we will have the opportunity to explore Puerto Rico for 5 days, which is perfect to get a real feel of the island! Below: find our detailed itinerary on how to spend 5 days in Puerto Rico including road trips, and some under-the-radar local gems to get you off the beaten path! Day 1 (Thu): (D) Arrival Upon arrival, meet our event hosts at the airport for pickup. Free time at your leisure. Welcome dinner & cocktails. Accommodations: Beautiful Town-home & 2 blocks from the beach. (Guest Rating: Exceptional 5/5) Marriott San Juan Condado (4 Star Hotel, Guest Rating: Superb 9.2) Day 2 (Fri): (B) Explore Old San Juan * Fortaleza Street: This is the famous street that had all the umbrellas. * El Morro Fort: One of the two forts that protected Old San Juan from Pirates and other intruders! A must-see! * Plaza Del Quinto Centenario: A cute plaza that was built in honor of Columbus’ first voyage, with a tall clay monument and a splash area (which comes in handy from the high humidity!) This is close to El Morro Fort! * The Black Puerto Rican Flag Mural: Found on an old abandoned building, the flag was painted black to show Puerto Rico is standing up to the fight and to take action upon the collapse of the educational system, healthcare workforce and more! * Save a Gato: Love cats? Find a haven at Save a Gato, where they take care of the stray cats of Old San Juan! Accommodations: Beautiful Town-home & 2 blocks from the beach. (Guest Rating: Exceptional 5/5) Marriott San Juan Condado (4 Star Hotel, Guest Rating: Superb 9.2) Day 3 (Sat): (B, D) Experience El Yunque National Forest El Yunque National Forest is actually the only tropical rainforest in the United States and it is absolutely beautiful! * Getting there early and first checking out the area near Angelito trail. * See Yokahu Tower that offers panoramic views of the forest, La Coca Falls, and Juan Diego Creek (swimming-able waterfall). * Optional Kayaking Accommodations: Beautiful Town-home & 2 blocks from the beach. (Guest Rating: Exceptional 5/5) Marriott San Juan Condado (4 Star Hotel, Guest Rating: Superb 9.2) Day 4 (Sun): (B, L) Road Trip Around Puerto Rico We will take a road trip around the perimeter of Puerto Rico! PONCE, Puerto Rico Our road trip heading south from San Juan with our first stop in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The drive is incredibly scenic with large mountain ranges! * Villaronga House * Parque de Bombas * Ponce Cathedral CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico * We specifically come here to see the pink salt flats known as Salinas de Cabo Rojo. * Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo RINCON, Puerto Rico From Cabo Rojo, head north to Rincon! A cute town, and nice beaches! * Check out Steps Beach which is a National Reserve, meaning the sea and coral is protected. * Lunch on Sandy beach, a little more north, which is a really unique beach full of palm trees and tons of restaurants overlooking the water! AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico Get an authentic Puerto Rican experience. * Aguadilla’s Crash Boat beach which is a local hot spot! * Playa Peña Blanca (Wishing Wells) Accommodations: Beautiful Town-home & 2 blocks from the beach. (Guest Rating: Exceptional 5/5) Marriott San Juan Condado (4 Star Hotel, Guest Rating: Superb 9.2) Day 5 (Mon): (B) San Juan and Carolina On our last day, we want to keep it more local and explore more of Old San Juan and do a Bacardi tour. * Casa de Bacardi * Carolina, Isla Verde * La Placita Accommodations: Marriott San Juan Condado (4 Star Hotel, Guest Rating: Superb 9.2) Day 6 (Tue): (B) Departure Morning is free and go shopping for some souvenirs. Fly back to home with fantastic memories of the trip! TRIP COST: $888 (Double Occupancy Pay in Nov) $938 (Double Occupancy Pay in Dec) Inclusions: * 5 nights accommodations * Transportation and local tour guide. * Event Host. * 8 Meals (Breakfast: B; Lunch: L; Dinner: D) Location: 1309 Ashford Ave Santurce San Juan, Pr Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

The Amazing Bubble Show – Online Start Date: Sunday 12/13/2020 — End Date: Sunday 12/13/2020 Admission:$15/Adult; $10/Kid (12 and under) Thrilling audiences around the world for nearly 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man (a.k.a. Louis Pearl) explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles in this virtual show on Zoom. Combining comedy and artistry with audience questions and bubble tricks, this show is fun for all ages. From square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, and more, the Amazing Bubble Man with special guest, Jet Black Pearl on accordion will keep you doubly bubbly entertained. Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/bubble-show-dec2020-2/

Singles Tour of Oahu, Hawaii! Start Date: Thursday 12/3/2020 — End Date: Monday 12/7/2020 Admission:628 Explore Hawaii’s beautiful island of Oahu with new single friends! This trip not only includes Honolulu’s Waikiki Beach, Polynesian Cultural Center, and tours of Diamond Head and Pearl Harbor; but also a road trip to the North Shore and Windward Coast, where you’ll find far fewer crowds. Includes luxury ocean-view condo with swimming pool and hot tub, 2 blocks from the Beach. Adults of all ages welcome. December 3-7, 2020. COST: $628 for four nights, double-occupancy. Single Supplement is an extra $360 if you want a room to yourself. Does NOT include air fare, which is attractively priced nowadays. MORE EVENTS at www.thepartyhotline.com. Tuesday, Nov 17, Young Singles Speed Dating Wednesday, Nov 18, Asian Zoom Speed Dating, 45+ Sunday, Nov 22, Advanced Degrees Speed Dating Dec 3-7, Perfect 4 Days on Oahu, HI Dec 17-22, Best of Puerto Rico May 13-18, Buenos Aires & Iguassu Falls Adventure All events are co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization, and are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Location: Luxury Beachfront Condo Honolulu Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Creating Our Future – Rhythmix Cultural Works Virtual Reception Start Date: Saturday 11/14/2020 — End Date: Saturday 11/14/2020 Admission:Free – RSVP for Zoom link Rhythmix Cultural Works and the City of Alameda present Creating Our Future, a public art installation and virtual reception celebrating the renaming of Alameda’s park formerly known as Jackson Park. Bringing the artist’s voice to the renaming of Alameda’s first park formerly known as Jackson Park, Rhythmix Cultural Works invited artist Stephen Bruce to curate a temporary art installation to replace the park’s signage during the renaming process. In this important moment of change, the installation will bring together the work of six different African American artists, Stephen Bruce, Abi Mustapha, Andrea McCoy Harvey, Ashlei Reign, Tiffany Conway and Zoë Boston, to create a vision of our future. During the free Virtual Reception, participating artists will share their inspirations and significance of their work. Local historian, Rasheed Shabazz will provide a brief history of the park and context regarding the renaming effort. Also joining the conversation will be Alameda’s Vice Mayor, John Knox White, to share his perspective on the city’s hopes for the future of Alameda. The installation will be on display November 14, 2020 – April 30, 2021 (at the corner of Park Ave & Encinal Avenue: 2430 Encinal Avenue) and is made possible with funding from the City of Alameda and a California Arts Council Creative California Communities grant. Location: Everywhere Everywhere Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/creating-our-future/

21st Annual Potrero Hill History Night: Online Event Start Date: Saturday 11/7/2020 — End Date: Saturday 11/7/2020 Admission:FREE The Annual Potrero Hill History Night celebrates 21 years of history on Saturday, November 7th taking place via Zoom. The Potrero Hill Archives Project has held a Potrero Hill History Night each Fall for 21 years bringing together old-timers and newcomers to hear about neighborhood history. Location: 655 De Haro St Potrero Hill San Francisco Contact: Peter Linenthal ppotrero@pacbell.net URL: http://potrero-history.com/2020

Trump or Biden Online Speed Dating Party for Single Professionals! Start Date: Sunday 11/1/2020 — End Date: Sunday 11/1/2020 Admission:$20 Meet someone who shares your views and values at this fun event! Our Zoom Speed Dating parties are a great way to connect safely with new single friends during the pandemic. Adults of all ages welcome. Choose either the Trump Speed Dating Party (6-8pm) or the Biden Speed Dating Party (8-10pm). May the best man win! Sunday, November 1, 2020. * A new way to meet 15 to 20 eligible Singles in the Bay Area. * You meet ALL participants HOW DOES ZOOM SPEED DATING WORK? * Fill out the Speed Dating Form (We will email to you). * Each participant has a speed dating number. * 3 minute introduction per person. * Ask questions from participants. * Mark ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on your scorecard. * Email us your Speed Dating Form after the event. * If there are matches, we’ll notify you within 48 hours. COST: $20, per party, prepaid by credit card on www.thepartyhotline.com. Click on the date(s) you wish to attend. Co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. All parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Wednesday, Oct 28, Halloween Zoom Speed Dating Party, 50+ Saturday, Oct 31, Face-to-Face Masked Halloween Costume Contest & Party! Adults of all ages. Sunday, Nov 1, Trump or Biden Zoom Speed Dating Party, all ages Thursday, Nov 5, Young Singles Zoom Speed Dating Party, 25-39 Friday, Nov 6, Advanced Degrees Zoom Speed Dating Party, 39-55 Saturday, Nov 7, Asian Zoom Speed Dating Party, 24-39 Wednesday, Nov 18, Asian Zoom Speed Dating, 45+ Location: Everywhere Everywhere Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

5 Online Speed Dating Parties! Start Date: Wednesday 10/28/2020 — End Date: Wednesday 11/18/2020 Admission:$20 We welcome you to our 5 online Speed Dating Parties! * A new way to meet 15 to 20 eligible Singles in the Bay Area. * You meet ALL participants HOW DOES ZOOM SPEED DATING WORK? * Fill out the Speed Dating Form (We will email to you). * Each participant has a speed dating number. * 3 minute introduction per person. * Ask questions from participants. * Mark ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ on your scorecard. * Email your Speed Dating Form to Julia@bayareasinglesevents.com after the event. * If there are matches, we’ll notify you within 48 hours. COST: $20, per party, prepaid by credit card on www.thepartyhotline.com. Click on the date(s) you wish to attend. Co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. All parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Wednesday, Oct 28, Halloween Zoom Speed Dating Party, 50+ Saturday, Oct 31, Face-to-Face Masked Halloween Costume Contest & Party! Adults of all ages. Thursday, Nov 5, Young Singles Zoom Speed Dating Party, 25-39 Friday, Nov 6, Advanced Degrees Zoom Speed Dating Party, 39-55 Saturday, Nov 7, Asian Zoom Speed Dating Party, 24-39 Wednesday, Nov 18, Asian Zoom Speed Dating, 45+ Location: Online San Francisco Bay Area, Ca Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Día de los Muertos: Una Ofrenda Musical – A Virtual Family Show with Cascada de Flores on Zoom Start Date: Sunday 11/1/2020 — End Date: Sunday 11/1/2020 Admission:Suggested Ticket prices: $5 – $20 / individual; $1 Let’s build an altar with music, dance, memories and traditions for our muertitos with Cascada de Flores and… YOU! You are invited to dance and sing with Cascada de Flores on a musical journey sharing Días de Muertos traditions from Mexico and Central America. Together you will write messages for your muertitos on barriletes (kites), learn about calaveras (sugar skulls), and build an ofrenda (altar) with music, dance and memories for your muertitos. *Arwen Lawrence and Jorge Liceaga of Cascada de Flores will join the stream live for a short Q&A at the end of the show. *All participants will receive a link to a ‘companion guide’ with additional information about Días de Muertos traditions and activities to do at home. We look forward to celebrating with YOU! Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rebecca Rivkyn info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos/

Halloween Costume Contest & Party for Single Professionals! Start Date: Saturday 10/31/2020 — End Date: Saturday 10/31/2020 Admission:$20 The perfect theme for a party during a pandemic is Halloween, because everyone already wears a mask! And everyone is so much friendlier and less inhibited on Halloween. The crowd will be singles only and we expect an amazing display of costumes! Prizes for Sexiest, Funniest and most Creative Halloween Costumes! Adults of all ages welcome. 8-10pm. Halloween this year falls on a Saturday night, October 31, 2020. TICKETS COST: $20 Advance Only by credit card. Attendance is strictly limited, because of the pandemic. Includes a fun Costume Contest with prizes! LOCATION: Since this is a private party, the address for this fun downtown Sunnyvale location will be emailed to paid participants one day before the event! Party will be OUTDOORS, on a large patio. DRESS CODE: Come to this exciting Halloween Costume Contest in your sexiest, funniest and most creative costumes and win great prices! Let’s keep things light, sexy, funny or creative. Costumes are optional, but you must wear a mask. DISCLAIMER: The event is an opportunity for you to socialize and meet other people. Your attendance means you understand, accept, and agree that you and your guests are solely responsible for your own choices, actions, conduct and safety in regards to all possible hazards and inherent risks, including COVID-19, associated with participating in this activity and meeting new people. By attending this event, you agree to not hold any organizers or hosts liable for any injury or illness such as but not limited to influenza or COVID-19. MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com. CLICK on the date(s) you want to attend. Co-sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. All parties are fundraisers for The Seva Foundation, www.seva.org, to restore sight to the blind. Saturday, Oct 17, Live Face-to-Face Masked Speed Dating Party! Saturday, Oct 31, Halloween Costume Contest & Party! Location: Downtown Sunnyvale Location Sunnyvale Contact: Rich Gosse rich@richgosse.com URL: https://www.thepartyhotline.com

Rhythmix Cultural Works PAL Gallery – Online Exhibit and Virtual Reception Start Date: Saturday 11/7/2020 — End Date: Saturday 11/7/2020 Admission:Free – RSVP for Zoom link The PAL Gallery, sponsored by the Alameda Education Foundation (AEF), was inspired by the Rhythmix Performance, Art & Learning (PAL) program, to bring together visual artists whose work celebrates the local cultures and communities that make living in the Bay Area so unique. The PAL Gallery features artwork from Salma Arastu, Virginia Jourdan, Irene Juarez O’Connell and Talavera-Ballon. These artists create work that honors the people who have formed our communities, past and present, acknowledges the contributions of immigrants to our society, gives a new voice to unseen/unsung heroes in everyday life, and shows the interdependence of people, communities and all living beings on our earth. During the reception, the artists will share characteristic pieces from their collections and discuss the motivations that drive their work. FREE – Please RSVP to receive your Zoom link for the live Virtual Reception Online Exhibit: Saturday, November 7th – December 31st Location: 2513 Blanding Ave Alameda Alameda Contact: Rhythmix info@rhythmix.org URL: https://www.rhythmix.org/events/pal-gallery-2020/