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🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
We’re a volunteer-led group, and member contributions help cover annual Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. Please make your annual $20 contribution for 2026 by giving cash with your name to the host at an in-person event. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) As a thank-you, you can opt in to receive one-way group text updates with reminders and last-minute announcements. New here? Enjoy a few events first, then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!
🔴 Important Notice & Liability Waiver
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
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🥐 🥪☕️ Saturday morning coffee at Franklin Street Caffé 🎉 👏🏻
Franklin Street Caffe, 1053 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA, USKick off your weekend with our legendary Saturday morning coffee hangout!
Here's the deal:
👉 Drop in whenever you can—no pressure, just good vibes.
👉 Bring friends! The more, the merrier (bonus points if they’re coffee lovers).
👉 Say hi to new faces—we're all about making everyone feel like part of the crew.
👉 RSVPs for this event open one week prior, in the evening. (New RSVP Process)
👉 Please update your RSVP if you aren't coming, so waitlist folks can get in!We meet on the 1st, 3rd, and (when the calendar gets fancy) 5th Saturday of each month. Come for the coffee, stay for the laughs (and maybe a pastry or two). Your Saturday mornings just got WAY better! ☀️
Learn more about Franklin Street Caffé on Yelp.
🤗 Café Etiquette
We love being welcomed by local spots like this one! Please support the venue by ordering food or beverages, thanking the staff, and tipping generously. Even when we’re seated outdoors, outside food or drinks aren’t allowed due to health code requirements.🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE
🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
As a volunteer-led group, member contributions help cover Meetup fees and the occasional venue rental that make our gatherings possible. If you haven’t contributed in 2026, we invite you to give a $20 annual cash contribution (with your name) directly to the event host. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) See our 2026 contributor list. New here? Enjoy a couple of events first — then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!🔴 Liability Reminder
By participating in any New Beginnings Social Event, you and your guest(s) RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.25 attendees
🥠 Chinese Dinner in SF's Chinatown BEFORE the Parade 🧧
Great Eastern Restaurant, 649 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA, US🏮Before the excitement of Lunar New Year parade in the city, join us for a relaxed and intimate Chinese New Year dinner in the heart of Chinatown! We’ll gather at Great Eastern Restaurant, a longtime local favorite known for its excellent dim sum and classic Cantonese dishes.
Whether you’re attending the parade or are simply meeting us for dinner, you’re warmly welcome to join the table as we celebrate the Year of the Horse together. 🐎
🥟 Where We’re Dining
Great Eastern Restaurant
649 Jackson St., San Francisco
We’ll have a shared, social meal, perfect for sampling a variety of dishes and enjoying good conversation.🕗 Dinner Time: 4:30 -6:00 PM
We’ll head to dinner early, before the parade and the crowds, and get seated at 4:30 PM. Look for our sparkly green streamers and your hosts, Leah and Sylvie, who will be wearing colorful bead necklaces.Some attendees will be going to the Chinese New Year Parade after, but you’re welcome to join us for dinner even if you didn’t attend the parade.
👉 Please RSVP separately for the parade: Chinese New Year Parade — Celebrate Together in San Francisco!
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🚆 Getting There (Highly Recommended)
Parking in Chinatown is limited and expensive, so public transit is strongly encouraged.BART:
• Exit at Montgomery Street Station 👉 BART.gov
From Montgomery Station, Chinatown is about a 15 minute walk straight up Montgomery to California (.4 miles), then 1-1/2 blocks to the restaurant.Plan your trip using all transit options (BART, Muni, Caltrain, buses, etc.):
👉 chineseparade.com/transportation------------------------------
✅ Important RSVP Notes
Because we are making restaurant reservations:- Please give at least 24 hours’ notice if your plans change.
- All attendees must reconfirm with the hosts the day before the event so we can provide an accurate headcount to the restaurant.
This helps us be respectful guests and ensures the restaurant can accommodate our group smoothly.
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🎉 What to Expect
- Delicious dim sum and shared dishes
- A cozy Chinatown atmosphere
- Easy conversation and a smaller group setting
- A festive way to continue (or begin!) your Lunar New Year celebration
Come hungry and ready for good food and great company as we ring in the New Year together! 🧧🥠
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🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE
🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
We’re a volunteer-led group, and member contributions help cover annual Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. See our 2026 contributor list. Please make your annual $20 contribution for 2026 by giving cash with your name to the host at an in-person event. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) As a thank-you, you can opt in to receive one-way group text updates with reminders and last-minute announcements. New here? Enjoy a few events first, then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!🔴 By participating in any New Beginnings Social Events, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
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🧧 Chinese New Year Parade — Celebrate Together in San Francisco! 🐉 🏮✨
Today Food, 601 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA, USJoin us for one of San Francisco’s most iconic traditions — the Chinese New Year Parade, filled with dazzling floats, lion dancers, music, lanterns, and the unforgettable Golden Dragon winding through the streets of Chinatown as we celebrate the Year of the Horse! 🐎
We’ll gather near the end of the parade route, where the energy is high and the crowds begin to thin a bit, making it a great spot to enjoy the festivities together.
📍 Where to Meet
Outside Today Food
601 Kearny St., San Francisco
(Intersection of Kearny St. & California St.)🏮 Meet at 6:15 PM
The parade begins earlier at 2nd & Market at 5:15 PM and reaches our viewing area later in the evening. Look for our sparkly green streamers and your hosts, Leah and Sylvie, who will be wearing colorful bead necklaces. The parade is scheduled to end around 8:30 PM.------------------------------
👉 Detailed meetup logistics, directions, and tips:
Logistics for Chinese New Years Parade and Great Eastern Dinner👉 Official parade website: chineseparade.com
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🚆 Getting There (Highly Recommended)
Parking in this area is difficult and expensive, so public transit is strongly recommended.BART:
• Exit at Montgomery Street Station
• Walk 0.4 miles (10 minutes) straight up Montgomery to California, then 1 block to Kearny.
👉 https://www.bart.govAll transit options (BART, Muni, Caltrain, buses, etc.):
👉 https://chineseparade.com/transportation------------------------------
🎉 What to Expect
- A vibrant community celebration
- Firecrackers, performers, and cultural traditions
- Festive nighttime atmosphere in historic Chinatown
- A fun shared experience with your New Beginnings friends
🧣 Dress warmly — it can get chilly once the sun goes down — and expect crowds and lots of excitement! Also, bring ear plugs to protect your hearing; those firecrackers are loud and non-stop!
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🥟 Want to Join Us for Dinner BEFORE the Parade?
A smaller group will start the evening early with a relaxed intimate dinner at Great Eastern Restaurant, a beloved Chinatown spot known for its dim sum and classic Chinese dishes. Details and separate RSVP here:
👉 Chinese Dinner in SF's Chinatown BEFORE the Parade------------------------------
Come celebrate the Lunar New Year together — whether you stay for a little while or the whole evening. The parade is always more fun when it’s shared! 🧧🐲
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🔷 See our Group Guidelines HERE
🔴 Help Keep the Fun Going in 2026
We’re a volunteer-led group, and member contributions help cover annual Meetup fees and occasional venue rentals. See our 2026 contributor list. Please make your annual $20 contribution for 2026 by giving cash with your name to the host at an in-person event. (Contributions are not tax-deductible.) As a thank-you, you can opt in to receive one-way group text updates with reminders and last-minute announcements. New here? Enjoy a few events first, then pitch in if it feels like a good fit!🔴 By participating in any New Beginnings Social Events, you and your guests RELEASE and DISCHARGE the organizers, hosts, and participants from all liability for injuries, illness, damages, death, issues relating to privacy or economic loss arising from activities, advice, or information provided. Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk. You are responsible for your safety, belongings, and transportation decisions. Choose carpool drivers carefully and consider leaving valuables at home.
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