3RD ANNUAL
CROATIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
SMALL GOALS TOURNAMENT

San Pedro, CA - Field of Dreams
(San Pedro is located 20 minutes south of Downtown Los Angeles)

There will be two divisions to participate in:

1st Division- Competitive
2nd Division- Recreational

Games will consist of 5 field players and 1 goalie.
Teams will play a minimum of 3 games.
All games will be played on Saturday.
More info at: www.croatiansoccerreport.com
Email: phazdovac@gmail.com

Saturday Night 9PM - 3AM
Croatian Party Bus goes to
"Social" Nightclub in Hollywood

21+ only, ID's will be checked

Party Bus going to a hot Hollywood Club on Sunset Blvd!!

Meet in front of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in San Pedro @ 8:45 to line up for the bus and pay if you haven't!!

To reserve your spot on the bus please respond to socalcroatians@aol.com

For your safety and convenience the buses have been organized by Croatian-American Hall, San Pedro.

$35 includes: bus transportation, VIP entrance and limited drinks on the bus.
To guarantee your spot after reserving, please be sure to PAY @ the Croatian Small Goals Tournament on Saturday 5/23 at FIELD OF DREAMS
Corner of Gaffey Street and Westmont
San Pedro, CA 90731
** Look for the Cro Party Bus table on the field **
BRING EXACT CASH AMOUNT - NO CHANGE AVAILABLE !!!!!!

If you can't make it to the Soccer Field, you may pay before loading the bus from 8:30 to 9 however, It is better to pay ahead of time to GUARANTEE your spot. If you can only pay before departure, please notify us at socalcroatians@aol.com If you would like to pay before Saturday just contact Danny so he can get you a guaranteed seat !!

*** Dress Code *** - THE CLUB IS TELLING EVERYONE TO DRESS UP AND ENCOURAGES GUYS TO WEAR DRESS SHOES AND SLACKS OR NICE JEANS, BUTTON UP SHIRTS OR REAL NICE SHIRTS. NO SHORTS OR TENNIS SHOES - WOMEN SHOULD DRESS TO IMPRESS !!

Be ready to load the bus @ 8:45PM

Pick up location:
Street in front of Crowne Plaza Hotel
Crowne Plaza Hotel
601 S Palos Verdes St
San Pedro, CA 90731

There will be some limited alcohol and energy drinks provided but you should bring more alcohol, soda etc for your personal needs........

There are about 10 spots left so if you know anyone that wants to go, make sure to email socalcroatians@aol.com ASAP!!!
We have 150 people for this trip...!!!

 

Sunday, May 24, 2009

THE BIG STREET PARTY ON 9TH STREET
CROATIAN STATEHOOD DAY CELEBRATION

at the CROATIAN CLUB of San Pedro

The Popular 9th Street Party!

For the flyer CLICK HERE

12:00PM to 10:00:
Famous Croatian Independence Street Party
Croatian American Hall
631 W 9th Street
San Pedro, Ca 90731

1:30 PM: Croatian Mass at Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
870 West 8th Street
San Pedro, Ca 90731

3:00 PM: Program Starts
9th Street - The Croatian Place
Between Gaffey and Grand

Croatian Kolo dancing inside Hall & on Street
Master of Ceremonies: Jack Baric
Welcome: Vladimir Lonza, President of the Croatian American Club

1. Singing of National Anthems by Frank Politeo

2. Recognition of Dignitaries:

- Councilwoman of Los Angeles' 15th District
   Honorable Janice Hahn

- Superior Court of Los Angeles
   Honorable Judge Marlene Kristovich

- President of the Croatian Cultural Center of Greater LA
   Mrs. Maja Bristow

- President of American Dalmatian Club
   Mr. Gojko Spralja

- President of the Croatian National Association / UDRUGA
   Dr. Mirko Giaconni

- The Council General of Croatia
   Mr. Ante Barbir

- Leader of Saint Anthony's Kolo "Croatia"
   Heidi Granic

- Leader of Saint Anthony's Croatian Children's Kolo
   Pablo Sepulveda-Rosso

Bosko Ciklic with Tihomir & Suzie and Grupa Zrinski will be performing outside for your listening and dancing pleasure. Hundreds of Croats dancing on the street similar to a huge Dalmatian Festa.
The concert on the street ends at 10PM.

After Street Party at Ante's Restaurant

Come end the weekend with a final Bash at Ante's.

— 21 and Over Only

— $5 at the Door
(Proceeds will help fund programs at the Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles)

— 2 Full Bars with a dance floor & Konoba-style bar area to chill out at

— DJ playing Croatian & American Hits

—There will be food for sale as well !!

Ante's Restaurant
729 S. Ante Perkov Way
San Pedro, California 90731
(Across the street from the Crowne Plaza Hotel)

IMPORTANT Addresses and numbers:

Croatian American Hall
631 W 9th St,
San Pedro, Ca 90731
(Welcome Party & Street Party Location)
310 547.9484

Croatian Cultural Center
510 W 7th st,
San Pedro, Ca 90731
310-833.0103 (
Not to be mixed up with Croatian-American Hall)
(No events @ this location this year!)

Ante's Restaurant
729 S. Ante Perkov Way,
San Pedro, California 90731
(310) 832-5375
(Croatian After Party, Croatian & American Food & Bar)

Pavich's Brick Oven Pizzeria
2311 S Alma St,
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 519-1200
(Amazing Pizza, Cevapcici, Sarma etc. LA Times Article!!)

Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
(Croatian Mass @ 1:30PM)
870 West 8th Street
(310) 833-3541

Crowne Plaza Hotel
601 S Palos Verdes St
San Pedro, CA 90731
Free Hotel Shuttle within 5 miles radius of hotel from 8AM to 10PM everyday!!

Best Bar/Club in Pedro is:
Crimsin Lounge
345 6th St., San Pedro, Ca 90731
310-833-8818
(1 block up from hotel)

Croatian websites in L.A.

www.lacroatian.com
L.A. Croatian Events and News Portal

www.croatianculture.org
Croatian Cultural Center of Greater Los Angeles

www.marystar.org
Croatian Mission at San Pedro

www.croatianchurch.org
Croatian Catholic Church in downtown LA

While in Pedro check out:

Korean Bell, Point Fermin, Donald Trump National Golf Course, Paseo Del Mar Cliffs, Royal Palms Beach, Croatian Bocce Courts @ Bogdanovich Park, Water Show on Harbor Blvd, Long Beach, Manhattan & Hermosa Beach, Drive around the Palos Verdes Peninsula ( feel like you are in Dalmacija), Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Venice Beach email us @ socalcroatians@aol.com with any questions!

Welcome to San Pedro
Dobrodosli!