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Mass Commemorating San Francisco Euskal Etxeko Jaialdia

This weekend, Aita Antton will celebrate mass on Sunday, August 30th commemorating the San Francisco Euskal Etxeko Jaialdia. Intentions for the mass will be for members of the Basque community who have passed away during the last year, as well as for those who are sick. Mass will be aired on Facebook Live beginning at 8:15am PST, and can also be watched later on by clicking on the video link on the Artzai Ona Facebook Page. The missal for this week’s mass can be found here.

Barbot Etchepare Basque Imports Open for Business

Barbot Etchepare Chino Basque Club’s virtual picnic is right around the corner, on September 6th. As many clubs have suffered from the cancellation of their events, so have the vendors who also traditionally participate at our picnics and festivals. One of these is Barbot Etchepare Basque Imports. If you are looking for something to wear or a gift idea, maybe some Basque music, jewelry or kitchenware, they are available to help you. Visit their website to browse all their wares, or maybe even pick up a new children's book by Chino’s own Begoña Echeverria and Lara Scott. You can also check out other Basque vendors here.

Foku Musikala

The 10th installment of Foku Musikala features a Basque classic “Txoria Txori” by renowned Basque artist Mikel Laboa. To learn the lyrics, or find out what they mean click here.

Drive-Through Basque Dinner Fundraiser

With the Euskal Etxeko Jaialdia being cancelled this weekend, and owing to the financial crisis that the San Francisco Basque Cultural Center is enduring due to the restaurant’s closure because of the pandemic, the BCC is having a fundraiser on Saturday, September 12th from 4-6pm. The fundraiser consists of a drive through dinner pick up at the Center allowing everyone to enjoy the great food they normally would have eaten on the weekend, while keeping everyone safe. The menu includes Veal Stew, Rack of Lamb, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, Cheese and Gateau Basque. Wine will be available for sale at the drive through for $25.00 per bottle. Cost of the meal is $50 per person and all reservations must be prepaid, with no exceptions. Payments must be received by September 4th and can be made online by clicking the “Buy Now” Button on their website, or by mailing a check made payable to the Basque Cultural Center and sending it to:

Basque Cultural Center
c/o Francois Camou
599 Railroad Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080

The meals can then be picked up in the parking lot on September 12th between the hours of 4pm-6pm. To buy a meal or for more information, click here. This is a great opportunity to support the Cultural Center so even if you are not in the area, please consider a donation. Mila esker!

Women's Handball Master Cup

Xabier Berrueta has shared some pilota news with us this week too. On Thursday, August 27th, at 11am PST, or 8PM Basque Country time you can enjoy the Final of the Women’s Doubles in Eskuz handball. “The neskak have been battling it out on a weekly basis since the beginning of July, and this final is the culmination of the Txapelketa.” Matches will be aired live on EITB Zuzenean, but if you missed the live show, you can always watch the recorded version on EITB NAHIERAN. Due to the pandemic, the players were unable to inaugurate the newly refurbished fronton at the San Francisco Basque Cultural Center, however, we look forward to seeing them there next August.