WHEN | Board of Directors meetings are now held quarterly on the first Sunday of the month. Meetings are usually held at a new time, from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM, and include light morning snacks (unless otherwise noted on our event calendar or by email announcement).
WHERE | IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center | 511 Caledonia St., Sausalito
All members are invited to participate in our ongoing planning by attending the meetings. Please let us know if you can attend the meeting by sending an R.S.V.P. to memberservices@idesst.org.
REMOTE ATTENDANCE | Members can also join the meeting using their computer, tablet, or smartphone via ZOOM. Only active members are allowed to join a meeting. Members will receive an email with the ZOOM link and instructions a few days before the meeting. Keep an eye out for the reminder announcement.
The last meeting of each calendar year shall be known as the "Annual Meeting." At such Annual Meetings, Directors and officers shall be elected, reports of the affairs of the Corporation shall be considered, and other business may be transacted which are within the powers of the members. The date and time will be announced at a later date.
** CHECK BACK AGAIN FOR SPRING 2027 LANGUAGE CLASS DATES **
Register Now for our 12-week Virtual Portuguese Language Course
Register early to receive a FREE textbook while supplies last!!
We offer several VIRTUAL classes for Adults & Children 13 and older
Not sure which class best suits your level? Enroll where you think you best fit, then attend class on the first day. You can change your registration by no later than the end of the second class. A class may be canceled if minimum enrollment numbers are not met.
Not sure which class best suits your level? Enroll where you think you best fit, then attend class on the first day. You can change your registration by no later than the end of the second class.
A class may be canceled if minimum enrollment numbers are not met.
Visit our Classes webpage for detailed class descriptions and
to submit any inquiries to the Language Program.
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 1 *FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS* Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 1 *FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS*
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 10:20 AM
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 2 Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM
BEGINNER ADULTS LEVEL 2
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:50 AM
INTERMEDIATE ADULTS Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
INTERMEDIATE ADULTS
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:20 PM
ADVANCED ADULTS Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
ADVANCED ADULTS
Classes run for 12 weeks on Sundays from September 13 to December 6, 2026, from 2:30 PM to 3:50 PM
Non-Member: $300Member: $275*
Non-Member: $300
*An active IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center membership is required prior to registration in order to receive the member discount. Membership applications must be reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors before your membership becomes active and eligible for the discount. The Board reviews applications once per month. To submit a new member application, and to further support IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, click here. Each participant in the same household must register individually, even if sharing the same computer and Zoom connection to attend class. This ensures fairness in compensating the instructor for every participant's involvement. Late registration will be allowed until the start of the 3rd class. Make-up classes or credit are not available if a student misses a class. In the event the instructor misses a class, a make-up class will be scheduled or a recording of the class may be provided.
*An active IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center membership is required prior to registration in order to receive the member discount. Membership applications must be reviewed and approved by our Board of Directors before your membership becomes active and eligible for the discount. The Board reviews applications once per month.
To submit a new member application, and to further support IDESST Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, click here.
Each participant in the same household must register individually, even if sharing the same computer and Zoom connection to attend class. This ensures fairness in compensating the instructor for every participant's involvement.
Late registration will be allowed until the start of the 3rd class. Make-up classes or credit are not available if a student misses a class. In the event the instructor misses a class, a make-up class will be scheduled or a recording of the class may be provided.
Join Us for Festa de Natal | Sip & Savor December 11th, 6-8 pm
Don't Miss our Holiday Celebration Join us for a warm and festive evening of Portuguese camaraderie with new and longtime friends at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center. This complimentary gathering is open to members and their guests. This is a potluck, so everyone brings something to the table. We’ll provide festive beverages, good music and a friendly atmosphere. Our VP, Jim Lino, will bring his paella to share. You bring your favorite petiscos, and together it becomes a feast. Bring a Favorite Holiday Petiscos Please bring a petisco, a Portuguese-style tapas dish, to share. Homemade or store-bought, savory or sweet, every shareable bite is welcome. When you RSVP, please let us know what you’re bringing so we have a good mix on the table. 6:15-7: 45 PM | Live Music: Enjoy classical music and beloved holiday songs by the exceptionally talented guitarist, Daniel Matchain. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Daniel will bring warmth, elegance and seasonal spirit to the evening with beautiful guitar arrangements perfect for celebrating together. Join Us in Giving to Those in NeedPlease consider bringing unopened, nonperishable food items for the SF-Marin Food Bank. Canned proteins, peanut butter, beans, pasta, rice and cereal are especially welcome. Your donation helps neighbors facing hunger this holiday season. Event Details When: Friday, December 11th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Where: Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia St, Sausalito Who: IDESST members + guests (complimentary admission!) Bring: A petisco to share, plus a food bank donation if you canRSVP: Please register so we know how many to expect! Até lá! Hope to see you there! The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is a community nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Portuguese culture in Marin County. .................................................. How to get involved Our historic hall has been the heart of Sausalito’s Portuguese community for generations, and it’s kept alive by people like you. Become a member: join our community and be part of every celebration. Donate to the Hall: help us care for and preserve this beautiful space for generations to come. Volunteer with us: lend a hand at events like this one, or better still, become a Director on our Board. CREDITS: Mistletoe image | Mimi Penguin; Food drive image | Adhitya Nugroho
Don't Miss our Holiday Celebration
Join us for a warm and festive evening of Portuguese camaraderie with new and longtime friends at the Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center. This complimentary gathering is open to members and their guests.
This is a potluck, so everyone brings something to the table. We’ll provide festive beverages, good music and a friendly atmosphere. Our VP, Jim Lino, will bring his paella to share. You bring your favorite petiscos, and together it becomes a feast.
Bring a Favorite Holiday Petiscos
Please bring a petisco, a Portuguese-style tapas dish, to share. Homemade or store-bought, savory or sweet, every shareable bite is welcome. When you RSVP, please let us know what you’re bringing so we have a good mix on the table.
6:15-7: 45 PM | Live Music: Enjoy classical music and beloved holiday songs by the exceptionally talented guitarist, Daniel Matchain. A graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Daniel will bring warmth, elegance and seasonal spirit to the evening with beautiful guitar arrangements perfect for celebrating together.
Join Us in Giving to Those in Need
Event Details
When: Friday, December 11th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center, 511 Caledonia St, Sausalito
Who: IDESST members + guests (complimentary admission!)
Bring: A petisco to share, plus a food bank donation if you canRSVP: Please register so we know how many to expect!
Até lá! Hope to see you there!
The Sausalito Portuguese Cultural Center is a community nonprofit dedicated to preserving and sharing Portuguese culture in Marin County.
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How to get involved
Our historic hall has been the heart of Sausalito’s Portuguese community for generations, and it’s kept alive by people like you.
Become a member: join our community and be part of every celebration.
Donate to the Hall: help us care for and preserve this beautiful space for generations to come.
Volunteer with us: lend a hand at events like this one, or better still, become a Director on our Board.
CREDITS: Mistletoe image | Mimi Penguin; Food drive image | Adhitya Nugroho
2026 Calendar of Events
Annual Crab Dinner Fundraiser:January 31stBoard of Directors Meetings: Bi-Monthly (TBD)Sip & Savor: Bi-Monthly, 2nd FridaysFebruary 13thApril 10thJune 12thAugust 14thDecember 11thHoly Ghost FestaMay 24th
Taste of PortugalOctober (TBD)Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Day (TBD) November (TBD)
IDESST | SAUSALITO PORTUGUESE CULTURAL CENTER | 511 Caledonia Street | Sausalito, CA 94965
Main Phone: 415.331.5925 | General Email: info@idesst.org | Rental Phone: 415.465.2323| Rental Email: rental@idesst.org
