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The annual summer festival at the Masonic Home of California at Covina was held on Saturday, June 16, 2012. This year there was “Aloha”, obviously using a Hawaiian backdrop to all of the day’s activities.   Everyone was given a very warm greeting at the checking table and received the traditions leis, to be worn for the day.  This year there were over 400 in attendance, which included residence of the home, Grand Lodge Officers and their families, Officers and families from the California Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star, and Masons and their families.  There were many special activities available for the children, including the Shrine Clowns, the Scottish Rite Bank, a bounce house and a Child I.D. booth, manned with members from Chino Valley Lodge #427, and Rainbow Girls helping where ever they were needed.

The food was fantastic and delicious.  From the chicken, pork, and beef dishes, to the fresh fruit, salads and individual tarts for dessert, that were prepared by residences of the home, you could not have asked for better picnic fare.

We were even treated to beautiful entertainment from the “Ohana Polynesian Dancers”, which hulas, group dancing, drumming and a lot of shaking.

We all enjoyed the Hawaiian shirts, dresses, the gentle breezes, visiting with residences and taking tours of the great campus.  We look forward to seeing more of you next year at the summer festival.