| Happy September and almost fall, NorCal alums! We’re eagerly awaiting one of our most beloved Mount Holyoke traditions, Mountain Day ⛰️🍦☺️. When the college rings the bell to cancel classes for the day, we hope you will meet us around the Bay Area and beyond at 18:37 (6:37p). #MtnDayMHC Reunions will be happening in Alameda, Oakland, San Francisco and Sunnyvale. We also have Regional Reps hosting scheduled Mountain Day events in Arcata, CA and Auburn, CA. Check out all locations here. Upcoming Event Highlights: Alum Afternoon at the Theater: Kim’s Convenience at Toni Rembe Theatre in San Francisco on Oct 4, 2025 and our Mountain Day Urban Hike on Oct 5, 2025 in San Francisco. Register here or scroll down for more information! Upcoming Events  Mountain Day Celebration: Hike & Ice Cream!📍Arcata, CA We are excited to offer a Mountain Day meet-up in Arcata, CA. Join our Regional Rep, Elizabeth Knaus ’06 on Saturday, September 27th. We will meet near the playground at Redwood Park (490 E. Park Road, Arcata, CA 95521) for a 30 minute hike at 12:00pm. Then we will head down to Arcata Scoop (1068 I St, Arcata, CA 95521) for some sweet treats. If you just want to meet for ice cream, join us at Arcata Scoop around 12:30pm. It’s possible to change to another Saturday if needed. We hope you will be able to attend! When: Sep 27, 2025 12:00 PM Where: Redwood Park& Arcata Scoop Contact: Elizabeth Knaus ‘06 or (RSVP)  MHC NorCal Book Club Join your fellow alums in reading, discussing, and learning about books by authors of color! We meet over Zoom on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:00 PM PT, and all alums from the NorCal and Peninsula Clubs are welcome. Visit our website to learn more, see the full list of book club picks, and register. When: Sep 24, 2025, Oct 22, 2025, Nov 26, 2025 Where: Zoom (Register for link) Contact: Hannah Fairbanks ’03  Alum Afternoon at the Theatre: Kim’s Convenience We’re excited to invite you to a special alum gathering for an afternoon performance of Kim’s Convenience, the hilarious and heartwarming play that inspired the beloved Netflix series. We have reserved a block of mezzanine tickets for $60 each. This award-winning comedy-drama centers on Mr. Kim, a Korean-Canadian corner store owner in Toronto, navigating the challenges of generational differences and cultural shifts within his family. It’s a deeply moving and funny tribute to the immigrant experience, celebrating the families that have shaped Canada into what it is today. Written by and starring Ins Choi as Mr. Kim, Kim’s Convenience is his heartfelt “love letter” to his parents and all first-generation immigrants who have made Canada their home. The performance will feature open captions, ensuring everyone can enjoy the story in its entirety. We invite you to join us for this special afternoon of theatre, connection, and reflection. It’s a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends and experience a powerful story that resonates with anyone who’s ever navigated the balance between tradition and change. We look forward to seeing you there! When: Oct 4, 2025 2:00 PM Where: Toni Rembe Theater (RSVP) Contact: May Chen ’21  🏙️ Mountain Day Urban Hike! 🥾 🌞 Bring water, a hat, and your Mountain Day spirit! ⛰️ Join us for a Mountain Day Urban Hike on Sunday, October 5th at 10 am! Looking to explore newer parts of SF? We will start at the new Crane Cove Park in the Dogpatch. Depending on the size and interest of the group, we will either head south to check out Heron’s Head Park in the Bayview, or, we will head north to check out Mission Bay/Embarcadero/Fisherman’s Wharf. Plan for around 6 miles/2 hours total. The route is flat either way with stops as needed. Ideal to take BART/public transit/uber to Crane Cove Park due to limited parking in the area. If you are commuting into the city for the event, leave plenty of time for parking and note that meters can be limited in the area. There are parking lots closer to AT&T Park. Note that there is no Giants game this day. Dogs are welcome. When: Oct 5, 2025 10:00 AM Where: Crane Cove Park (RSVP) Contact: Leah Hellerstein ’08  Biotech Coffee – Fall ’25 Join us in South San Francisco (“Birthplace of Biotech”) for another round of lively conversations that span the full lifecycle of a biotech career: from grad school applications and navigating the ups and downs of start-ups or big pharma, to planning for retirement. No topic is off the table, and it’s a great way to connect with fellow alums across generations. This fall’s Biotech Coffee will be co-hosted by Yasmin Chandrasekher ’84 and Susan Tom ’98. We’ll gather at Oyster Point Starbucks, a familiar stop within the biotech hub of SSF, and look forward to another morning of energizing discussions and new connections. This event is open to Seven Sister/Sibling alums. When: Nov 8, 2025 11:00 AM Where: Starbucks (RSVP) Contact: Susan Tom ’98 Are you interested in (co-)hosting an event for the MHC NorCal Club? Check out our website for more information about organizing an ad hoc or onetime event, which can be anything from a casual get-together to a more coordinated outing. We’re able to support event leads with logistics, so no prior event planning experience is required! We’ve also helped alums promote their NorCal-based art exhibits, book signings, and more; check our website for more details. Recent Events  Sound of Music @ Berkeley Playhouse. June 7, 2025.Thank you to Sabina S. ‘03 for opening your home for a potluck prior to the show!  Private Art Tour & Coffee with Tricia Y. Paik. June 21, 2025.It was a beautiful morning at Catharine Clark Gallery with Tricia Y. Paik, the Florence Finch Abbott Director of the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum.  Peach Picking in Brentwood. July 26, 2025. Alums ranging from the classes of 1970-2022 enjoyed a lovely morning picking yummy peaches! You made it to the end! Thanks for reading, we hope to see you at an upcoming event 💚 Useful LinksView our upcoming events → mhcnorcalclub.org/calendar/ Connect with us on social media → mhcnorcalclub.org/social/ Learn more about getting involved → mhcnorcalclub.org/volunteer/ Donate or pay your dues → mhcnorcalclub.org/dues/Read about the Board and open positions → mhcnorcalclub.org/board/ Find answers to frequently asked questions → mhcnorcalclub.org/faq/  The Club is unfortunately unabl to edit our mailing list recipients, so if you’d like to unsubscribe from our emails, you’ll need to update your preferences in the Alum Directory. 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