February 2003

Saturday, February 1st, 9:00AM
Best in Show...

The Secrets behind the Battle of the Bitch!
Join our guide Jeff Sheldon, for an insider’s tour of The Golden Gate Kennel Club’s annual competition. Jeff will walk us through the intricacies of showing AKC registered breeds…and cruising the proud Mastif Masters. Make no mistake, we all know that dogs are Man-Magnets. Optional: preferred stadium parking, show catalogue, post-pooch lunch. Limited to 30 attendees. Buy your show admission online. MAX members $18, guests $23. An article about last year's show will give you an idea of how popular this show is. http://www.akc.org/dic/ggbench.html
MAX champion for this event is Paul Mugnier  726-3857. The location is the Cow Palace in Daly City. Directions and meeting time will be supplied by Paul.

Sunday, February 2nd, 2:00PM
A Taste of California

Sample some of California's finest wines from various regions around the state. You will have the opportunity to rate these wines which will be served anonymously. California cheeses, appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. MAX members $15, guests $20. Buy your admission online.
Location: MAX member's home in Pleasanton. Directions will be provided after you make your reservation. If you have questions, call Jerry Tusan at  484-5048.

Sunday, February 2nd, 6:00PM
Domaine Chandon Extravaganza

No need to drive to Napa on Sunday, February 2nd…for one of Napa Valley’s delicious bubbly wines. We’ll taste the full range of this French-owned estate’s sparkling wines. Paul Mugnier, local wine guy, and MAX member will walk you through the basics of Sparkling Wines and Champagnes. It’s all about Bubbles! Bubbles! and more Bubbles! Nibbles will abound…but make dinner plans in advance. MAX members $25, guests $30. We'll be imbibing at a loft in SOMA and you'll receive directions by email. Buy your admission online.

Friday, February 7, 6:00PM
TGIF at the Argent Hotel, San Francisco

The first Friday of each month, MAX will hold our TGIF at the Argent Hotel in San Francisco. Our gathering spot will be either the beautiful lounge off the lobby or the Pavilion, the tented area outdoors. No charge for admission. The Argent Hotel is at 50 3rd Street, near Market Street.

Saturday, February 8th, 2:00PM
Puppetry of the Penis DVD Viewing

We will watch the funny and entertaining Puppetry of the Penis on DVD. Marvel as the two stars stretch out their genitals to create versions of the wristwatch, hamburger, snail, and much more! 20 MAXers were entertained by the live show in San Francisco last fall, but this will provide an opportunity for those who wish to see what they missed. It was a fun and entertaining show regardless of what the uptight columnists had to say. SEE WHAT THEY’RE DOING ON THE TAPE TO PREPARE FOR THE MAXEXTREME EVENT COMING NEXT MONTH. Payment will cover the cost of drinks. $6 Members / $10 Guests. Buy your tickets online now! You'll receive the San Francisco location and directions by email after you buy your tickets.

Sunday, February 9th, 4:00PM
New Member Dinner in Walnut Creek

MAX holds a monthly New Member Dinner to which you are invited, even if you're not yet a member. If you are a new member or considering membership in MAX and would like to meet some other fun guys, you'll have a great time at our monthly dinner party. It will be a simple dinner prepared as a team effort by all those who attend. The cost is about $10 and will be shared by attendees. What we usually do is take some group photos, organize teams to prepare dinner, hear a short presentation about MAX, and talk around the dinner table and get to know each other. If you're interested, send us an email. We'll let you know if there's space left and give you all the details.

Thursday, February 13, 7:00-10:00PM
Valentine’s Day Fundraiser for the RCC

Valentine’s Day is going to be very special this year! Kicking off a day early on Thursday, February 13th MAX is sponsoring a fundraiser for the Rainbow Community Center at Club 1220 in Walnut Creek. The theme of the event is your favorite TV love connections. That’s right, we are doing live versions of both “The Dating Game” and “The Newlywed Game” all with local contestants. Many of which are well known local personalities and maybe a hot bartender too. There’ll be “Love Notes” which is your way of sending an anonymous love note to somebody special or somebody you want to become special. Hot give-a-ways too with a $1 per ticket raffle and there’ll be live performances and great dance music with “The Naked DJ”. All of this fun for just $5. So let’s kick off Valentine’s Day with this very special event and help MAX raise money for the RCC.

Admission: $5.00 at the door
Champion: Tom Lewenz  932-8330
Venue: Club 1220, 1220 Pine St., Walnut Creek, CA

Friday, February 14th, 6:00PM
MAXsouth TGIF

MAX South welcomes you to join our monthly TGIF meet & greet party from 6 to 9 PM. TGIF beverages will be served by a great bartender. You will also have an opportunity to help us complete the decorations for the Valentine's party (to be held immediately after the TGIF) and listen to some great music. Entrance will be $8.00 at the door and will cover beverages and snacks. Location: Odd Fellows Building, 1035 Emory, San Jose.

Friday, February 14th, 9:00PM
MAXsouth Valentine's Party

MAX members and guests are invited to attend the MAXsouth Gala Valentine's Party.  The party will start immediately after MAX TGIF.

We will be serving our traditional COSMOPOLITAN and "adult" beverages. Be there for a special dance feature and spend the night dancing.  A prize will be given to the most sexy costume so wear your red and black outfits, leather, or just simple red silk valentine boxers/briefs (jeans and T-shirts are also OK but won't win you a prize.)  For more details, see the MAXsouth web page.

Friday, February 14th, 7:00PM
HotChaCha Dance Lessons

Friday, February 14th 7 to 11PM, Connecting Through Dance offers a monthly "Rainbow Connection", Gay/Lesbian/Straight mixer night, on the second Friday of each month. Get out your Cha-Cha heels for this not so “Strictly Ballroom” dance, and invite your Valentine or meet one dancing! Learn the Cha Cha and Salsa at the lesson, followed by dancing to a variety of recorded music including, the Swing and Country 2-Step. Snacks served too! Members $12.75 / Guests $15.00. Buy your ticket online. The location is the Lake Merritt Dance Center, 200 Grand Avenue at Harrison Street, Oakland.

Saturday, February 15th, 1:00PM
Post-Valentine's Chocoholic Binge

A Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker Tour and Tasting. “The only American chocolate company founded in the last fifty years, Scharffen Berger has returned to the basics of chocolate making, using restored vintage machinery imported from Europe. By carefully blending beans from many origins, we produce a chocolate with a dense concentration of flavors that are naturally present in cacao. A complex fruitiness and long rich finish bring the best of the world of chocolate into every bite.” Saturday, February 15th, 1:00pm. Members $15.00, Guests $20.00 (includes discount for Factory Store and MAX Parting Gift). Limited to 30 attendees. Online tickets available!
Venue: Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker, 914 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, (3 blocks west of San Pablo, north of Ashby),  981-4066. Champion for this event is Paul Mugnier  726-3857. Read more about Scharffen Berger Chocolate.

Friday, February 21st, 6:00PM
TGIF in San Francisco

The third Friday of each month finds MAXers socializing at a high-energy watering hole somewhere in San Francisco. This Friday, we'll be meeting at the Metro Bar at the corner of 16th and Market. You're guaranteed a lively cocktail hour. Come and meet your MAX friends, and maybe some new friends!

Saturday, February 22nd, 6:00PM
An Evening of Guitar and Potluck Dinner

Music aficionado, Steve Zink, organizes music evenings at his home in the San Carlos Hills on a regular basis. For this event San Francisco musician, Eric Hartshorn, will play classical and finger-style acoustic guitar. These soirees have been held in the past with great success. It is a combination of a pot luck, entertainment and socializing to build community cohesion and to foster the arts. In the past he has held poetry evenings and musical evenings. In the future he will add story telling and group participation events. A donation of $10.00 in addition to the admission fee is requested which will be donated to a specified charity. This month’s charities will be the Soul = Soul group and the Redwood City Eckankar Center. Donation checks may be made to “California Satsang Society”. Details of the event location will be forwarded after payment is received, and since this is a potluck, someone will contact you to discuss what dish you'd like to bring. $5 Members / $10 Guests.

Friday, February 28th, 6:00PM
TGIF in the East Bay

MAXeast puts on a great TGIF! The friendly guys of the East Bay invite you to come and socialize with them at the Walnut Creek Marriott. See the MAXeast web page for more details.

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