Upcoming Events

    • September 10, 2023
    • 9:00 AM
    • December 03, 2023
    • 4:00 PM
    • Virtual using Zoom
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    ** REGISTRATION IS CLOSED **

    CHECK BACK AGAIN FOR SPRING 2024 DATES

    Complete your enrollment now for our
    12-week VIRTUAL LANGUAGE COURSE

    Register early to receive a FREE textbook while supplies last!!

    Class Levels / Days / Times

    We offer several VIRTUAL classes for Adults & Children 13 and older

    • Beginner Level 1: Sunday 9:00 AM – 10:20 AM Pacific Time
    • Beginner Level 2: Sunday 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM Pacific Time
    • Intermediate: Sunday 1:00 PM – 2:20 PM Pacific Time
    • Advanced: Sunday 2:30 PM – 3:50 AM Pacific Time

    Not sure which class best suits your level? Enroll where you think you best fit, then attend class on the first day. You can change your registration by no later than the end of the second class.

    Visit our Classes webpage for detailed class descriptions and

    to submit any inquiries to the Language Program.

    Class Dates

    BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 1  *FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS* 


    Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 10 through December 3 2023, from

    9:00 AM to 10:20 AM

    • September:  10, 17, 24
    • October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • November:  5, 12, 19 (no class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving weekend)
    • December:  3

    BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 2


    Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 10 through December 3 2023, from

    10:30 AM to 11:50 AM

    • September:  10, 17, 24
    • October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • November:  5, 12, 19 (no class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving weekend)
    • December:  3

    INTERMEDIATE ADULTS


    Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 10 through December 3 2023, from

    1:00 PM to 2:20 PM

    • September:  10, 17, 24
    • October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • November:  5, 12, 19 (no class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving weekend)
    • December:  3

    ADVANCED ADULTS


    Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 10 through December 3 2023, from

    2:30 PM to 3:50 PM

    • September:  10, 17, 24
    • October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
    • November:  5, 12, 19 (no class Nov 26 for Thanksgiving weekend)
    • December:  3

    Tuition

    Non-Member: $275

    Member: $250*
    *An active IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center membership is REQUIRED to qualify for the discount. If you would like to submit a new member application, and further support IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, click here. Applications must be approved by our Board of Directors BEFORE you can be an active member and qualify for the member discount. The Board approves membership applications monthly.

    Late registration will be allowed only through the 3rd classMake-up classes or credit are not available if a student misses a class. In the event the instructor misses a class, a make-up class will be scheduled or a recorded class may be provided. 


    Visit our Classes webpage for detailed class descriptions and

    to submit any inquiries to the Language Program.

    • December 03, 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • IDESST Hall, 511 Caledonia St, Sausalito



    WHEN | Board meetings are now be held quarterly, the first Sunday of the following months: March, May, September, December. Meetings will start at 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm for a casual, pot luck lunch, then 1:30-3:30 pm for the meeting (unless otherwise noted on our event calendar or by email announcement). 

    All members are invited to participate in our ongoing planning by attending the meetings. Please let us know if you can attend the meeting. Kindly R.S.V.P. to memberservices@idesst.org.

    REMOTE ATTENDANCE | Members can join the meeting using their computer, tablet, or smartphone via ZOOM. Only active members will be allowed to join a meeting. Members will receive an email with the ZOOM link and instructions a few days before the meeting. Keep an eye out for the reminder announcement.

    The last meeting of each calendar year shall be known as the "Annual Meeting." At such Annual Meetings, Directors and officers shall be elected, reports of the affairs of the Corporation shall be considered, and other business may be transacted which are within the powers of the members.

    • February 10, 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center
    Register

    Photos | Diane Dias, Esther del Rosario 

    Join us for our annual traditional Portuguese Crab Dinner Fundraiser & Auction on Saturday, February 10th. We'll be cooking fresh live crab that morning, and delivering delicious chilled crab to your table that night. The menu includes:

    • Portuguese appetizers and cheese board
    • Portuguese-style green salad with roasted sweet peppers
    • Garlic bread
    • Garlic and crab butter pasta
    • Chilled Dungeness crab with lemon and cocktail sauce
    • Wine, beer, and sodas will be available for purchase

    Buy Tickets Now

    Donate: If you can't make it to dinner, please consider making a donation or sponsoring the event instead!

    Time: Doors and Bar open at 5:30 pm and dinner is served at 7:00 pm.

    Tickets: 

    • $720 per table — Buy a table for friends, family or clients (seats 8)
    • $90 per person

    Sponsorship:

    Levels:

    • Diamond: $2,000+ 
    • Platinum: $1,000
    • Gold: $750
    • Silver: $500

    Benefits: 

    • Your name, or the name of your business, along with your sponsorship level will be included on the following:
      - All event communications in 2024 
      Table number signage for the event
      Our website, as 2024 sponsors
      Our facebook and Instagram pages
    • Appreciation event in November 2024
    • Does your company offer matching funds? That would be a great way to double your donation! 

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    For general inquiries, email ticketsales@idesst.org

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    No-Host Bar: 

    Wines, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Suggested corkage donation $15 per bottle. 




    Dessert Silent Auction:
     

    Do you love to bake? Show off your culinary talent and help us raise funds for the hall by donating an item to our dessert auction. Items will be auctioned during dinner for enjoyment after the main course or to be taken home. For more information or to let us know you'd like to donate, please email ticketsales@idesst.org.

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    Notes: 
    * Dinner prices subject to increase after 1/1/24 
    if crab prices are higher than forecasted. 
    * All p
    roceeds go towards our Holy Ghost Festa and operating costs of the building.
    * Bring your own favorite sauce for the crab if you like.
    * No refunds, ice chests, or doggy bags allowed. No menu substitutions available.

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IDESST SAUSALITO 
PORTUGUESE 
CULTURAL CENTER

511 CALEDONIA STREET
SAUSALITO, CA 94965

Main Phone: 415.331.5925
Fax: 415.842.0353
General Email: info@idesst.org

Rental Phone: 415.843.1761
Rental Email: rental@idesst.org

Photo | © Diane Dias

The Story of
Queen Isabel

In the late 13th century during a severe famine throughout Portugal, a compassionate Queen Isabel was determined to help her starving subjects. Legend has it that during her efforts she was confronted by the very harsh King Diniz while crossing the royal courtyard with crown jewels (in some versions of the story it was bread) hidden in her apron.

The King asked the Queen what she was carrying in her apron, and she responded “roses” although it was mid-winter and none were blooming. But when her apron was opened for the king’s inspection, the jewels had been miraculously converted to roses. The miracle allowed the Queen to continue to sell her jewelry to feed the starving Portuguese population.

IDESST SAUSALITO 
PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CENTER

511 CALEDONIA STREET
SAUSALITO, CA 94965
Main: 415.331.5925
Rentals: 415.843.1761
Fax: 415.842.0353

General Email: info@idesst.org
Rental Email:
 rental@idesst.org


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