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Masonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For 300 years, Freemasonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.
Bear Star Lodge’s mission is to promote personal growth and improve the lives of others. We take responsibility for the well-being of our brothers, our families, and the community as a whole. We value respect, kindness, tolerance, and our differences – religious, ethnic, cultural, generational, and educational, and strive for harmony in our individual lives, in our lodge, and in the global community.
We meet the first Thursday of each month at the California Academy of Sciences. As a lodge, we strive to be active in our community. We have various charitable and educational events throughout the year, as well as social occasions. Some events are for members only, but many include our families.
Masonry is a community of men and their families who share similar beliefs and values. The fraternity finds it important to connect with other men of honor, compassion, love, trust, and knowledge, regardless of their race, color, religious beliefs, political views, sexual orientation, physical ability, citizenship, or national origin. We are friends and brothers, and are connected through this vital and uplifting organization of moral men.
Our continuing pursuit of truth, knowledge, ethics, and leadership skills makes us better men and brings more meaning to our lives. Learning the tenets of Freemasonry, paired with being an active part of our community, gives us the opportunity to develop leadership and organizational skills, and builds self-discipline through commitment and self-confidence.
As a member of the Freemasons, the Grand Lodge of California, and Bear Star Lodge No. 101, we are a part of a worldwide organization that values tradition, history, and timeless wisdom. The traditions and core values of our fraternity are meaningful today and will endure for centuries to come because of our direct impact in our community, through our charities, and on a personal level.
Bear Star Lodge membership is open to men 18 and older who meet the qualifications and standards of character and intention, and who believe in a Supreme Being. Men of all ethnic and religious backgrounds are welcome.
One of Freemasonry’s customs is not to solicit members – men must seek membership on their own initiative. Anyone is welcome to request information about the fraternity.
If you are interested in applying for membership to our lodge, now is a good time to start. Please contact us to schedule a visit during an event, or request more information.
Contact usNovember 5, 2020
Stated Meeting Dinner
November 5, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All are welcome to our monthly dinners, here at the lodge. Please rsvp by emailing secretary@bearstarlodge.com
November 21, 2020
Movie Night
November 21, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie night! Thanks for voting on the movie of the month at the stated meeting dinner. See you at the movies!
December 3, 2020
Stated Meeting Dinner
December 3, 2020 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All are welcome to our monthly dinners, here at the lodge. Please rsvp by emailing secretary@bearstarlodge.com
December 19, 2020
Movie Night
December 19, 2020 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie night! Thanks for voting on the movie of the month at the stated meeting dinner. See you at the movies!
January 7, 2021
Stated Meeting Dinner
January 7, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All are welcome to our monthly dinners, here at the lodge. Please rsvp by emailing secretary@bearstarlodge.com
January 16, 2021
Movie Night
January 16, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie night! Thanks for voting on the movie of the month at the stated meeting dinner. See you at the movies!
February 4, 2021
Stated Meeting Dinner
February 4, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All are welcome to our monthly dinners, here at the lodge. Please rsvp by emailing secretary@bearstarlodge.com
February 20, 2021
Movie Night
February 20, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie night! Thanks for voting on the movie of the month at the stated meeting dinner. See you at the movies!
March 4, 2021
Stated Meeting Dinner
March 4, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All are welcome to our monthly dinners, here at the lodge. Please rsvp by emailing secretary@bearstarlodge.com
March 20, 2021
Movie Night
March 20, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie night! Thanks for voting on the movie of the month at the stated meeting dinner. See you at the movies!
April 1, 2021
Stated Meeting Dinner
April 1, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All are welcome to our monthly dinners, here at the lodge. Please rsvp by emailing secretary@bearstarlodge.com
April 17, 2021
Movie Night
April 17, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie night! Thanks for voting on the movie of the month at the stated meeting dinner. See you at the movies!
May 6, 2021
Stated Meeting Dinner
May 6, 2021 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
All are welcome to our monthly dinners, here at the lodge. Please rsvp by emailing secretary@bearstarlodge.com
May 15, 2021
Movie Night
May 15, 2021 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Movie night! Thanks for voting on the movie of the month at the stated meeting dinner. See you at the movies!
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