WHEN | Board of Directors meetings are now held quarterly on the first Sunday of the month. Meetings are usually held at a new time, from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, and include light morning snacks (unless otherwise noted on our event calendar or by email announcement).
WHERE | IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center | 511 Caledonia St., Sausalito
All members are invited to participate in our ongoing planning by attending the meetings. Please let us know if you can attend the meeting by sending an R.S.V.P. to memberservices@idesst.org.
REMOTE ATTENDANCE | Members can also join the meeting using their computer, tablet, or smartphone via ZOOM. Only active members are 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. The date and time will be announced at a later date.
** CHECK BACK AGAIN FOR SPRING 2027 LANGUAGE CLASS DATES **
Register Now for our 12-week Virtual Portuguese Language Course
Register early to receive a FREE textbook while supplies last!!
We offer several VIRTUAL classes for Adults & Children 13 and older
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. A class may be canceled if minimum enrollment numbers are not met.
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.
A class may be canceled if minimum enrollment numbers are not met.
Visit our Classes webpage for detailed class descriptions and
to submit any inquiries to the Language Program.
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 1 *FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS* Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 1 *FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS*
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 2 Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 2
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM
INTERMEDIATE ADULTS Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
INTERMEDIATE ADULTS
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
ADVANCED ADULTS Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
ADVANCED ADULTS
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Non-Member: $300Member: $275*
Non-Member: $300
*An active IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center membership is required prior to registration in order to receive the member discount. Membership applications must be reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors before your membership becomes active and eligible for the discount. The Board reviews applications once per month. To submit a new member application, and to further support IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, click here. Each participant in the same household must register individually, even if sharing the same computer and Zoom connection to attend class. This ensures fairness in compensating the instructor for every participant's involvement. Late registration will be allowed until the start of the 3rd class. Make-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 recording of the class may be provided.
*An active IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center membership is required prior to registration in order to receive the member discount. Membership applications must be reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors before your membership becomes active and eligible for the discount. The Board reviews applications once per month.
To submit a new member application, and to further support IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, click here.
Each participant in the same household must register individually, even if sharing the same computer and Zoom connection to attend class. This ensures fairness in compensating the instructor for every participant's involvement.
Late registration will be allowed until the start of the 3rd class. Make-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 recording of the class may be provided.
Celebrate our Festa de Natal | Sip & Savor December 11th, 6-8 pm
Don't Miss our Holiday Celebration Join us for a warm and festive evening of Portuguese camaraderie with new and longtime friends at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center. This complimentary gathering is open to members and their guests. We’ll provide a delicious main dish and festive beverages — just bring your holiday spirit and enjoy good food, music, and community as we celebrate the season together. Bring a Favorite Holiday Petiscos If you can, please bring a favorite petisco — a Portuguese-style tapas dish — to share. Homemade or store-bought, savory or sweet, all shareable bites are welcome and will make our potluck table even more special. 6:15-7: 45 PM | Live Music: Enjoy live classical holiday music by impressive guitarist, Daniel Matchain, who studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.And Join Us in Donating to those in Need Please consider bringing unopened, nonperishable food items to support the SF-Marin Food Bank. Especially welcome are canned proteins, peanut butter, beans, pasta, rice, and cereal. Your donation will help make a meaningful difference for neighbors facing hunger this holiday season. Event Details When: Friday, December 11th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center Who: IDESST members + guests (complimentary admission!) What: Refreshing beverages, delectable nibbles, great conversation, and a chance to meet other members and their guests RSVP: Kindly register so we know how many to expect! Até lá! Hope to see you there! IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is a community nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Portuguese culture in Marin County. CREDITS: Mistletoe image | Mimi Penguin; Food drive image | Adhitya Nugroho
Don't Miss our Holiday Celebration
Join us for a warm and festive evening of Portuguese camaraderie with new and longtime friends at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center. This complimentary gathering is open to members and their guests.
We’ll provide a delicious main dish and festive beverages — just bring your holiday spirit and enjoy good food, music, and community as we celebrate the season together.
Bring a Favorite Holiday Petiscos
If you can, please bring a favorite petisco — a Portuguese-style tapas dish — to share. Homemade or store-bought, savory or sweet, all shareable bites are welcome and will make our potluck table even more special.
6:15-7: 45 PM | Live Music: Enjoy live classical holiday music by impressive guitarist, Daniel Matchain, who studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
Please consider bringing unopened, nonperishable food items to support the SF-Marin Food Bank. Especially welcome are canned proteins, peanut butter, beans, pasta, rice, and cereal.
Your donation will help make a meaningful difference for neighbors facing hunger this holiday season.
Event Details
When: Friday, December 11th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center
Who: IDESST members + guests (complimentary admission!)
What: Refreshing beverages, delectable nibbles, great conversation, and a chance to meet other members and their guests
RSVP: Kindly register so we know how many to expect!
Até lá! Hope to see you there!
IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center
The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is a community nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Portuguese culture in Marin County.
CREDITS: Mistletoe image | Mimi Penguin; Food drive image | Adhitya Nugroho
2026 Calendar of Events
Annual Crab Dinner Fundraiser:January 31stBoard of Directors Meetings: Bi-Monthly (TBD)Sip & Savor: Bi-Monthly, 2nd FridaysFebruary 13thApril 10thJune 12thAugust 14thDecember 11thHoly Ghost FestaMay 24th
Taste of PortugalOctober (TBD)Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Day (TBD) November (TBD)
IDESST | SAUSALITO PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CENTER | 511 Caledonia Street | Sausalito, CA 94965
Main Phone: 415.331.5925 | General Email: info@idesst.org | Rental Phone: 415.465.2323| Rental Email: rental@idesst.org
