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June 28, 2012
Chino Valley Lodge Presents Teachers Award At Edwin Rhodes
On June 5th. 2012 The Chino Masonic Lodge recognized 3 kindergarten teachers for their contributions in education with the lodge’s 1st annual “Teacher of the Year Award.” Recipients were: Mrs. Sheila Sifflet, Mrs. Tina Persoon and Ms. Michelle Sandoval. In attendance for the ceremony was the Mayor of the City of Chino Dennis Yates, Fire Chief Summers of the Chino Valley Fire District and Lt. Crowley of the Chino Police Department, Assistant Grand Lecturer Franklin R. Lee as well as many of members of the lodge. This was a very worth while endeavor for our lodge” Said Lodge Master…
June 19, 2012
Your Invitation To “Operation Literacy”
The Chairman of this years Division 8’s special program called “Operation Literacy” , Jim Ridley, invites you to the Division’s program on June 20th.This years committee has been creating and refining this program since January 2012. They are anticipating a larger turnout than last years program, and will hold this year’s event at the San Bernardino Scottish Rite Center, to accommodate a larger audience. On behalf of everyone in Division 8, we would like to thank you in advance for attending this special program, with the Grand Master, Frank Loui, and supporting his project, “Raising a Reader”. The Division 8…
June 14, 2012
Interview With Diane Greenfield Seniors On Stage
On Thu, March 1, 2012 we interviewed several actors from the Seniors on Stage which was a lot of fun and very interesting. We met “Larry the cable guy” who is portrayed by Jack Aten and several other actors and even met the Producer/ Director. I understand several other portrayals are scheduled to be on stage at this event which is last about one and a half to two hours long. Seniors on Stage are presenting a Vegas style variety show for San Jacinto Lodge #338 at Hans Christensen Middle School at 6:30pm on June 15, 2012. The address for…
June 8, 2012
Interview: Russ Baldauf Challenge Match
Jim Ridley interviews Allan Bowmen about the Russ Baldauf Challenge Match that Menifee Valley Lodge will be sponsoring in order to raise funds to donate towards the "Raising A Reader" project. See our event calendar or the video for details.
June 8, 2012
Interview With Jeanine Taylor Seniors On Stage
The D8 Today team interviewed several actors from the “Seniors on Stage”, which is presenting a Vegas style variety show for San Jacinto Lodge #338, and they expect to have over 200 in the attendance. They met and interviewed “Larry the cable guy” who is portrayed by Jack Aten and several other actors and even met the Producer/ Director. Several other portrayals are scheduled to be on stage at this event, which will last about one and a half to two hours long. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Grand Master’s Project and will be presented to him…
June 3, 2012
Masons in Rolling Thunder
Memorial Day - over 7,000 bikers rolled from Indiana Ave in Riverside , up Arlington Ave, and Alessandro and Van Buren to Rliverside National Cemetery for the memorial to our veterans . Among them were several avid Mason bikers. These bikers ranged from the big Harleys to some little bikes. Some were even 3 wheel. They all paid an entry fee and entertained thousands lining the streets all the way to Riverside National. It all began at 9:11 AM (obvious significance there) and it took well over an hour for them all to roll out and eventually ararive …
June 1, 2012
School Appreciation Month at Ontario No. 301
Ontario Masonic Lodge No. 301, in Ontario, California, has a long standing tradition of support for the schools in our community. Many years ago, the Vina Danks Middle school, located across the street from the Lodge had outgrown it’s auditorium facility and Ontario Lodge stepped up to offer our facility to host their awards events. Since, the Lodge had been offering scholarship funds for their outstanding scholars, for many years, it was a perfect fit. On May 21st, 2012, Vina Danks held its annual awards night. 322 parents, students, and school staff attended the event, and they were…
May 30, 2012
D8 Today Interview With Jack Aten Seniors On Stage
The D8 Today team interviewed several actors from the “Seniors on Stage”, which is presenting a Vegas style variety show for San Jacinto Lodge #338, and they expect to have over 200 in the attendance. They met and interviewed “Larry the cable guy” who is portrayed by Jack Aten and several other actors and even met the Producer/ Director. Several other portrayals are scheduled to be on stage at this event, which will last about one and a half to two hours long. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Grand Master’s Project and will be presented to him…
May 28, 2012
Fun, Fellowship, Food, Festive Board
San Dimas Lodge #428 held their fourth annual Festive Board of Fellowship on Saturday May 26, 2012. Those in attendance traveled back to the “Tun Tavern” in Pennsylvania, on June 18, 1731 to emulate the jolly and humorous atmosphere the Brother’s and friends would have shared with one another at a Table Lodge. Each course, of the seven course gourmet meal was preceded by a toast and a song. The participants’ singing was enhanced by the beautiful accompaniment on the piano by the Grand Organist, Stephen Miller, who is also a member of San Dimas Lodge. The Brethren,…
May 28, 2012
Loma Linda VA Hospital BBQ With Grand Master of Masons In California
BBQ at the VA Hospital in Loma Linda On Saturday, May 26, 2012 Moreno Valley Lodge #804, had their 13th annual BBQ at the VA Hospital at Loma Linda. This year all three Lodges of the 818th Masonic District, Redlands Lodge #300, Fellowship Lodge #668 and Moreno Valley Lodge #804 participated, along with the Jobs Daughters Bethel and the DeMolay Chapter from Moreno Valley. There were booths with Civil War re-enactment actors and even a band in full Civil War uniforms. Three service therapy dogs, that were originally rescued and trained by Moreno Valley Lodge member Johne Johnson, also joined…