Listed here are brief descriptions and photos of our recent events covering the past 12 months. To see a listing of coming events including Dutch related events other than those of NAS, please click the EVENTS button above.
RECENT NAS EVENTS & PHOTOS
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Sunday, March 5, 2017, 12:00 noon - 4:30 pm
Our annual membership meeting was held at the
San Antonio Winery in Los Angeles. After a social hour followed by a delicious lunch, the membership meeting took place with past and future business being discussed, awards presented and the voting for our new Board of Directors for 2017 - 2018.
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VISIT TO THE BROAD & LUNCH
Los Angeles, Saturday, February 11, 2017, 10:15am - 2:30pm
NAS members and guests visited The Broad, a new contemporary art museum in downtown LA, followed by lunch at the recently restored Clifton's Cafeteria. The per member/guest donation covered the museum ticket and transportation to and from the restaurant. Lunch price was not included.
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NEW YEAR'S RECEPTION
In Glendale, Sunday, January 15, 2017, 1pm - 4pm
One of our most popular events started off the New Year with great enthusiasm. The afternoon began with delicious bitterballen being served and drinks from our open bar. After a social hour (or two with plenty of olieballen) and announcements by our NAS president, a catered buffet was served followed by a champagne toast to the New Year. Dessert and coffee were also available. A big thank you to our gracious NAS member who opened her home for this event.
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NAS SINTERKLAAS PARTY
Saturday, December 3, 2016, 5pm - 8pm
Location: Woodland Hills. Our generous members in Woodland Hills once again opened their home for the most fun and exciting evening of the year! Sinterklaas met twee pieten visited long enough to give presents to all the good boys and girls in attendance. Later fresh-made traditional erwtensoep (pea soup), and other traditional fare, was served warming the heart and soul.
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NAS LEIDENS ONTZET
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Location: Costa Mesa. Once again our generous members in Costa Mesa opened their home to celebrate Leidens Ontzet with the traditional fare, haring (herring) on white bread and hutspot met klapstuk (carrot and onion hodgepodge with chuck roast) and, of course, the NAS open bar. There was a great crowd with several new members in attendance.
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"TOUR DE NAS" BIKE RIDE & LUNCH
Saturday August 27, 2016
Location: Long Beach.
Around 20 members participated the bike ride along the beautiful Long Beach waterfront bicycle trail while several others went for a pleasant walk along the pedestrian path that parallels the bikeway. Afterward, all were joined by another 20, or so, members for an enjoyable lunch at the Yard House restaurant.
NAS HIKE & BARBECUE
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Location: Newport Beach and Corona del Mar.
Hiking and barbecue. The hike was at
Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve, Newport Beach, on an easy route of paved walkways and unpaved trails. Afterward members and guests enjoyed a tremendous barbecue at the home of our members living in Corona del Mar.
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NAS KING'S DAY
Saturday, April 30, 2016, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Agoura. A reception in honor of the birthday of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. Close to 70 members and guests attended. Hors d'oeuvre were served during the early part of the event followed by a light buffet, dessert and coffee. As always our NAS open wine and beer bar provided drinks including non-alcoholic beverages during the event.
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