The purpose of the Central California Bead Society is to perpetuate the art of beadwork through education, the exchange of ideas and the sharing of experiences while promoting and stimulating this historical art form.

The objectives of the Society are to promote education and research regarding beads and bead-related subjects, and to provide support to bead collectors, designers, and enthusiasts.

From a small group of ten women who shared a common interest in beads, the Bead Society has now grown into a group of more than 200 members.

The Bead Society of Northern California is an independent, educational organization for people interested in the collection, history, design, production, and exhibition of beads.

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The Wheelmen is a national, non-profit organization that

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Our Mission: To bring people together with a common interest in historic, antique and classic boats, sharing fellowship, information, experience and exchange of ideas.

The WCHA is a non-profit membership organization devoted to preserving, studying, building, restoring, and using wooden and bark canoes.