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Past Events (updated: 12/09/09)


2009

Dec. 6, 2009 -San Pedro Annual Christmas Dinner, VFW Hall in Bryte. Dec. 6, 2009. Thanks to all that were able take part, it was a "VERY" enjoyable afternoon. Happy Holidays to all our Members, Friends and Family! More photos

Board Member Camilo Cervantes Receiving Award for
his mural at San Pedro Park!

Oct. 24, 2009 - San Pedro Fall Event - Open House
See photos! (photos by member Jack Schwab)

Sept. 13, 2009 - PHCS 30th Anniversary Dinner, SPHSS Hall. San Pedro members and directors were there. See photos!

Sunday, August 16, 2009 - Madeiran Festa, Nos Senora do Monte, Hayward. Carne Espita the way its done on the Island! See Photos & Parade Video

Sunday, August 2, 2009 - Holy Ghost Festa in Rio Vista. San Pedro was there with flags & Queen.
See Photos!

Sunday, June 28, 2009 - San Pedro 87th Annual Festa, San Pedro Park, Bryte.
View photos (photos by photographer/member Jack Schwab)

Saturday, June 13, 2009 - "Dia de Portugal", San Jose. Historical exhibits, parade, food, drinks and entertainment. San Pedro, representing our Madeiran heritage, was there. see photos!

Saturday, May 2, 2009 Community Yard Sale at San Pedro Park. It was a "WET" but very social..and successful day. Photos!

Saturday, April 18, 2009 Our Historical "Walk About" in Bryte. About historic homes, people and places.
Photos!

Saturday, April 11, 2009
Annual Easter Event - games and egg hunt for the kids. Light lunch and drinks provided for all.
Photos!

Saturday, March 28 & April 4, 2009
Repair and Fixit day at San Pedro Park. It was a very successful two days, lots of help, Thanks to all!. Still more to do! If you can help with some carpentry, painting or electrical give me a call.....Dennis Freitas, 916.421.5768.
Photos!

Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Tino & Dennis Freitas & Thom Lewis, President of WSHS, at photo op. for jointly sponsored SPA/WSHS historical "Walk About" in Bryte, April 18.Photo!. Tino, Dennis & Sharon were there also representing San Pedro at the WSHS plaque dedication for the historic Broderick Salmon Canning Factory located on the West Sacramento bank of the Sacramento River.

Saturday, March 21, 2009
San Pedro Board of Directors elections for 2009/2010 were held at the March 21st meeting. Two new directors, Colleen Ybarra and Jack Hutson were chosen to replace outgoing directors, Sharon Freitas and Randy Freitas. Larry Freitas was elected by the Board to replace outgoing president Mary Fischer. Congratulations to our two new directors and president. A big " THANK YOU/ MUITO OBRIGADO" to Mary, Sharon and Randy for dedicated and deligent service to San Pedro! Photos!


2008

Sunday, December 7, 2008
San Pedro 2008 Annual Christmas Party at Bryte VFW Hall. It was a full house. Good folks and good food. Santa showed up with gifts for the children. Great raffle prizes and table decorations. Photos!

Saturday, October 11, 2008.
The first annual European Heritage Festival was held at the VFW Hall/Park at Kruitof Way, Fair Oaks. San Pedro was there with a display booth

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 "Madeiran Heritage Day at San Pedro Park"
Carne Espita, Portuguese deserts, Drinks, Silent and Live Auction with Portuguese items, dancing, folcloric entertainment ("Grupo Folclorico Tradicoes da Nossa Terra" & "Grupo Folcorico Luso-American" ). Featured were wines from the Carvalho Family Winery, Clarksburg. It was a great success. Thanks to all those who attended and many, many thanks to all those who helped with the all the tasks! (Uma tarde divertida num ambiente de alegria, amizade e folclore )

Photos taken at the event! (photos by photographer/member Jack Schwab)

Sunday, August 3 - Rio Vista Festa - San Pedro members with banner and flags (Portuguese, US & Madeiran) walked in the parade to church and then enjoyed sopas

Sunday, June 29 - San Pedro Festa, San Pedro Park, Bryte.
View photos (photos by photographer/member Jack Schwab)

Saturday, June 14 - Dia de Portugal, Kelley Park, San Jose. We were there!
"Dia de Portugal" photos
You Tube special filming of the event

Sunday, May 18 - Clarksburg Festa  San Pedro was there. View photos.

Saturday, May 3, 8am - 3pm - Community Yard Sale at the Park. A great success. Over 15 vendors took part. Included were the West Sacramento Historical Society, the West Sacramento Friends of the Library and U.P.P.E.C Portuguese Womens Society.

Saturday, March 22, 2008 - General members meeting, election of Directors & Easter Egg Hunt with the Easter Bunny, view photos
Election News! Current directors were relected for the 2008/09 term!


2007

Sunday, December 9 - IDES Clarksburg, Annual Christmas Party.
Click here for Photos!

Sunday, December 2 - Annual SPA Christmas Party with Santa Claus.
Click here for Photos!

Saturday, August 18, 2007 - Fadista Ramana Vieira and group performed at The Carvalho Family Winery in Clarksburg at the first "Portuguese Festa" afternoon with Portuguese foods (Carne/Galinha Espeta, etc.) and wine tastings. San Pedro assisted with a display of our vintage redwood wine vat & grape crusher and San Pedro Banner, flags and photos.
view photos

Sunday, August 5, 2007 - Rio Vista Festa - San Pedro members with banner and flags (Portuguese, US & Madeiran) walked in the parade to church and then enjoyed sopas - Baby queen, Paloma Freitas and Madison Freitas-peasant girl/aide also participated. Everyone along the parade route were pleased to see our Madeiran group in the parade.
NOTE:This is the first time since 1979 that San Pedro flags/banner, Queen & Aide have walked at a Festa. View Photos taken at the Rio Vista Festa!

Saturday, August 4, 8am - 3pm - Community Yard Sale at the Park. A great success. Over 10 vendors took part.

June 24, Sunday, 11am
San Pedro Park! Annual Family Festa
View Photos taken at the Park! (photos by member Jack Schwab)

Dia de Portugal, June 9, Saturday, 2007, Kelley Park, San Jose Dia de Portugal" photos

San Pedro was there



April 7, Saturday, 2pm

Easter Egg Hunt at the park. The Easter Bunny was there!
Photos of the event!


2006

Dec. 3, 2006, Sunday, VFW Hall, Bryte.

Our Annual Christmas Dinner. A visitor from the North Pole was there with gifts for the children. It was an enjoyable afternoon.

Oct. 8, 2006

"A Madeiran Afternoon at San Pedro Park" (Posted by Sharon Freitas on Oct 12, 2006)
(Uma tarde divertida num ambiente de alegria, amizade e folclore )

On Sunday, October 8, 2006 an exciting event took place at the San Pedro Park in Bryte, California. Over 150 people gathered to share food, drink and music originating from the Island of Madeira where many of the early Portuguese settlers in Bryte were born. Begining with wine sampling from the Carvalho Family Wines in Clarksberg, followed by appetizers of "old fashioned" linguicia and imported Portuguese cheese then a full dinner of Carne no Espeto, bay flavored red potatoes, etc. When finished with dinner, entertainment was provided by "Grupo Folclorico Tradicoes da Nossa Terra" with many of the local folks joining in for the dancing. Dessert was Madeiran Honey Cakes, Reid Hotel Fruit Cake, Sweet Bread and Fruit soaked in White Port. What a meal and What a day! Many thanks to all those who attended, many, many thanks to all those who helped with the many tasks!



More Photos!

June 25, 2006, Sunday, 11am

Annual Family Festa & Chapel Service View Photos

April 8, 2006, Saturday, 1pm.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt for members children and guests. San Pedro Park, refreshments served.

Saturday, March 25, Tree Planting Day - San Pedro Park

The City of West Sacramento provided 12 trees to plant; 5 chinese pistace & 7 London Plane.
Photos


2005


Annual Picnic & Chapel Service

- June 26, 2005, Sunday,
Photos at San Pedro Park.




Easter Egg Hunt, March 19, 2005



- All SPA member children and guests, annual Easter Egg Hunt, San Pedro Park.

August 14, 2005 - Dec. 3, 2005

West Sacramento History Museum

San Pedro Annual Festival Association display, opened August 14, 2005 and closed on Dec. 3, 2005.
Photos of the San Pedro Exhibit
Sacramento Magazine, "Preserving A Piece Of The Past"
The Museum is at 324 Third St., Broderick. For more Museum information : 916.374.1849. or West Sacramento Historical Society