Events
Here I post detailed information about events I host or help organize, including business meetings and private gatherings. Some people do not use - or are scattered all over - various networks and the best way to reach all is to send a link to the event description. Keep in touch and see you soon!
We are going to celebrate the lift of the mask mandates on Saturday, February 19, at 6 PM.
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, conversation, play
- Details and previous answers:
- How: we are going to sit around a table and play conversational and maybe board games
- What: please bring games and ideas, and make sure you have a drink you like and maybe snacks (more below)
- Who: friends, people who we like, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: we only have 5 games, so it would be nice to have more choices
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, sent via text (SMS) or email, please tell me whether you are coming, and whether you want to bring someone, within 3 days, so I have a chance to invite other people in case of "no", who may live further away or are less familiar with the crowd, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: in the dark, find the way to the entry along ground solar lights to the right from the only street lamp, in the garden, step only on the white stones (to not stumble and to save seedlings)
- Setup: inside, one large room, leave your shoes on, hard floor, open windows for air circulation, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), the first door in opposite to the kitchen direction, table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support)
- Dress Code: smart casual, dressy casual, creative outfit
- Food and Drinks: bring your favorite drinks, if food, than vegetarian, easy to handle, we will have simple refreshments, fresh lemonade (with raw sugar), fruit juice (no added sugar), flower tea with herbs from the garden (unsweetened)
- Arrangement: food arranged Swedish style, pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself, take as much as you like, bring your drink and plate to your seat
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, all the dishes are in a glass shelf by the bigger kitchen window, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls, bigger glass bowls (4), serving plates (5)
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
In 2022, we are going to play a new conversational game with art pieces. Three artists are participating with their works, two of my friends. I will introduce them to you with invitations, but please do not look at our published art before the game!
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, conversation, communication, play, evaluation
- Details and previous answers (message me with any additional questions):
- Who: friends, artists, interesting people, people who we like, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: Art is exciting.
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, sent via text (SMS) or email, please tell me whether you are coming, and whether you want to bring someone, within 3 days, so I have a chance to invite other people in case of "no", who may live further away or are less familiar with the crowd, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: in the garden, step only on the white stones (to not stumble and to save seedlings)
- Setup: inside, one large room, leave your shoes on, hard floor, open windows for air circulation, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), the first door in opposite to the kitchen direction, table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support), optional 8 hard chairs, cocktail table and bar with 6 tall soft low back chairs, 28 persons capacity with soft seating, 36 persons max capacity
- Dress Code: dressy casual, creative outfit, festive attire
- Food and Drinks: bring your favorite drinks, if food, than vegetarian, ready to serve, easy to handle, we will have simple refreshments
- Arrangement: food arranged Swedish style, finger food, pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself, take as much as you like, bring your drink and plate to your seat
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, all the dishes are in a glass shelf by the bigger kitchen window, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls, bigger glass bowls (4), serving plates (5)
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
For this month we have settled on Saturday, December 11, at 5 PM.
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, conversation, play
- Details and previous answers:
- How: we are going to sit around a table and play conversational and maybe board games
- What: please bring games and ideas, and make sure you have a drink you like and maybe snacks (more below)
- Who: friends, people who we like, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: we only have 5 games, so it would be nice to have more choices
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, sent via text (SMS) or email, please tell me whether you are coming, and whether you want to bring someone, within 3 days, so I have a chance to invite other people in case of "no", who may live further away or are less familiar with the crowd, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: in the dark, find the way to the entry along ground solar lights to the right from the only street lamp, in the garden, step only on the white stones (to not stumble and to save seedlings)
- Setup: inside, one large room, leave your shoes on, hard floor, open windows for air circulation, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), the first door in opposite to the kitchen direction, table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support)
- Dress Code: smart casual, dressy casual, creative outfit
- Food and Drinks: bring your favorite drinks, if food, than vegetarian, easy to handle, we will have simple refreshments, fresh lemonade (with raw sugar), fruit juice (no added sugar), flower tea with herbs from the garden (unsweetened)
- Arrangement: food arranged Swedish style, pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself, take as much as you like, bring your drink and plate to your seat
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, all the dishes are in a glass shelf by the bigger kitchen window, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls, bigger glass bowls (4), serving plates (5)
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
Guys, this month we have only one Saturday free for a game night, please come over on Saturday, November 13th, at 5 PM.
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, play
- How: we will gather around one or two tables and play games we choose
- What: please bring games you know and like
- Who: friends, people who we like, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: we only have 5 board games and a few conversational games, so it would be nice to have more to choose from
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, please tell me whether you are coming, within 3 days, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: in the dark, find the way to the entry along ground solar lights to the right from the only street lamp, in the garden, step only on the white stones (to not stumble and to save seedlings)
- Setup: one large room, leave your shoes on, hard floor, open windows for air circulation, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support)
- Dress Code: simplicity is welcome, smart casual, dressy casual
- Food and Drinks: bring your favorite drinks, if food, than vegetarian, easy to handle, we will have simple refreshments, fresh lemonade (with raw sugar), fruit juice (no added sugar), hummus, corn chips, nuts, sweets, flower tea with herbs from the garden (unsweetened)
- Arrangement: food arranged Swedish style, pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself, take as much as you like, bring your drink and plate to your seat
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, all the dishes are in a glass shelf by the bigger kitchen window, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
Let's get together again for games and fun conversation: Oceanside, Friday 15th (fifteenth) after 5 (five).
- Title: Game Night in Oceanside
- Description: we'll sit together at one or two tables and play games
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, play
- Details and previous answers (message me with any additional questions):
- What: please bring games and ideas
- Who: friends, people who we like, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: we only have 4 board games, so more good ones would be nice
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, please tell me whether you are coming, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Setup: one large room, leave your shoes on, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support)
- Dress Code: simplicity is welcome, smart casual, dressy casual, creative outfit
- Food and Drinks: if you want, bring your favorite drinks, if food, than vegetarian, ready to serve, easy to handle
- Arrangement: pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
We are planning a party sometime on a Sunday afternoon in October or November - for all friends who would like to have fun among free thinkers. We moved this party from a Friday 13th this August because of the Delta-variant.
- Description: a gathering to see old friends and have fun conversations with possible new ones
- Properties: private, formal
- Goals: fun, communication
- What: A secular humanist event in Oceanside, CA, San Diego North County, Southern California
- Who: friends, secular humanists, people who we like, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: To celebrate life, friendship, and science.
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, please tell me whether you are coming, and whether you want to bring someone, within 3 days, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: in the garden, step only on the white stones (to not stumble and to save seedlings), no AC, a small fan, the window breathe should be fresh
- Setup: one large room, leave your shoes on, hard floor, open windows for air circulation, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), the first door in opposite to the kitchen direction, table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support), cocktail table and bar with 6 tall soft low back chairs, 28 persons capacity with soft seating
- Dress Code: dressy casual, creative outfit, festive attire
- Food and Drinks: bring your favorite drinks, if food, than vegetarian, ready to serve, easy to handle
- Arrangement: food arranged Swedish style, cold buffet, one counter for all refreshments, finger food, pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself, take as much as you like, bring your drink and plate to your seat
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls, bigger glass bowls (4), serving plates (5)
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
Let's get together for games and fun conversation.
- Description: we'll sit together and play games, starting with two that include everyone, and then we might split into smaller groups
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, play
- Details and previous answers (message me with any additional questions):
- What: bring games and ideas
- Who: friends, people who we like, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: we only have 4 board games, so more good ones would be appreciated
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, please tell me whether you are coming, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: no AC, a small fan, the window breathe should be fresh
- Setup: one large room, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), the first door in opposite to the kitchen direction, table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support)
- Dress Code: simplicity is welcome, smart casual, dressy casual, creative outfit
- Food and Drinks: if you want, bring your favorite drinks, if food, than vegetarian, ready to serve, easy to handle
- Arrangement: food arranged Swedish style, cold buffet, one counter for all refreshments, finger food, pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself, take as much as you like, bring your drink and plate to your seat
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
Let's have some nice time sharing a meal of fresh fruit. In 2018, I started hosting fruit potlucks - fruitlucks - in Oceanside, California on second Sundays. In 2020, we planned to meet every first Friday at five (5) pm, but had only two events. In 2022, I hope to continue.
- Title: Fruit Potluck in Oceanside
- Description: An environmentally-friendly and healthful semi-formal food event in North County San Diego, Southern California.
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, communication
- Details and previous answers (message me with any additional questions):
- What: Bring a dish of fruit - fresh, clean, and ready to serve, your favorite or seasonal.
- Who: fruitarians, vegans, vegetarians, interesting people, a person who you would like to accompany you
- Why: To appreciate the importance of environmentally-friendly, ethical, and hopefully healthy foods.
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, please tell me whether you are coming, and whether you want to bring someone, within 3 days, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: in the dark, find the way to the entry along ground solar lights to the right from the only street lamp, in the garden, step only on the white stones (to not stumble and to save seedlings), no AC, a small fan, the window breathe should be fresh
- Setup: one large room, leave your shoes on, hard floor, guest bathroom in front of the main entry diagonally to the left (North), the first door in opposite to the kitchen direction, 28 persons capacity with soft seating
- Dress Code: simplicity is welcome, smart casual
- Food and Drinks: bring your favorite drinks, only vegan (no milk or eggs), fresh fruit
- Arrangement: food arranged Swedish style, one counter for all refreshments, pick and pour your drink, select your food yourself, take as much as you like, bring your drink and plate to your seat
- Dishes: open kitchen near the big table - please find what you need, all silverware is in a big drawer to the right of the refrigerator, all the dishes are in a glass shelf by the bigger kitchen window, to the right - drinking glasses, standard wine (24), highball (12), tea (9) and smaller coffee (9) glass cups, to the left - white porcelain plates and small bowls, bigger glass bowls (4), serving plates (5)
- No Need to Bring: one-time use plastic items
Let's get together to talk about arts and discuss ideas, present parts of our innovative work, share poetry and creative writing, sketch and model for each other, and enjoy some silence or interesting background music.
- Description: We'll sit together by a table, write and draw in our books, sketch each other, chat, view and listen.
- Properties: private, informal, recurrent
- Goals: fun, communication, creation, evaluation
- Name: Sketchbook Party in Oceanside
- What: Please bring your notes or sketchbook (with pens or pencils) and your favorite drinks.
- Who: artists, interesting people
- Why: To create something together or individually in good company, and to appreciate and evaluate our results.
- Place: Oceanside, California, Airport neighborhood, North of 76 and Benet (or Foussat), on a hill behind a small river, the house is on the right, at the round end of the short destination street, easy street parking
- Organizing: by invitation only, and whether you want to bring someone, and please send me a note if you would like to attend and I have not messaged you for some reason
- Caution: no AC, a small fan, the window breathe should be fresh
- Setup: one large room, table with 12 soft chairs, coffee table with 8 soft armchairs (neck support), cocktail table and bar with 6 tall soft low back chairs
- Dress Code: simplicity is welcome, smart casual, creative outfit
- Food and Drinks: bring your favorite drinks, special drinks, if food, than vegetarian, ready to serve, easy to handle
