Meet the LARPers!

Relxing at a LARP event on February 15 True Fellowship 52 of San Jose recently welcomed 7 new members who all came from Refuge LARP. We asked them to introduce themselves and explain what LARPing is all about. — Mason Wolf, editor An Introduction to Refuge LARP What is a LARP? Live Action Roleplaying (LARPing) …

District 107 Youth Pilgrimage Essay Contest

The District 107 Youth Pilgrimage Scholarship Committee received several essays for its contest. The winning essay was written by Bao Nguyen, a junior at Oak Grove High School in San Jose. He’ll spend 2 weeks in the Eastern US with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Pilgrimage, and is very excited for the upcoming opportunity. …

Press Release for Join or Die

True Fellowship Lodge #52 Presents: “Join or Die” Free Film Night San Jose, CA — March 25, 2024 True Fellowship Lodge #52, a vibrant community center located in San Jose, is pleased to welcome members of their community, including Mayor Matt Mahan, for a thoughtful evening with the new documentary, “Join or Die,” followed by …

Lodge lit up during the candidate forum on January 24th

The Sixth District City Council Candidate Forum

On January 24th, the candidates for the San José District 6 open seat race to replace outgoing council member Dev Davis met together at True Fellowship 52, along with several dozen uncommitted voters, to discuss their policy ideas and qualifications addressing the most pressing issues for district and city residents.

Reenactress Fundraiser

On August 12, True Fellowship played host to a birthday party for Andrew Crockett, which doubled as a fundraiser for the film “Reenactress.” Over $5000 was raised, and a wonderful time was had by all who attended.

exterior of lodge in daylight, with grounds visible

Celebrate Viva Calle with the San José Odd Fellows

Have you heard about Viva Calle? It’s an event put on by the city of San José, a couple of times each year, where they’ll shut down miles of downtown streets to cars and open them up for the enjoyment of cyclists and pedestrians. Around 100,000 residents will travel some or all of the six-mile …