Our next meeting will be on:
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Saps Logo by Ken Mitcheroney

Important Sonsfest2026 News from Venerable Convention Chairman Dave Greim-

AHOY FROM SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTRAL!

I happily invite you to join our celebration of the centenary of Stan and Ollie working together at The Hal Roach Studios, 1926-2026!

The last day to be able to register will be June 7, 2026!

Registration forms are here.

www.sonsfestsd2026.com/registration

Buy the Full Pass for only $475 by June 7!

Or register for individual events like the Monday cruise*, the Tuesday film show, and the Wednesday banquet.

We are honored that Stan's great granddaughter, Cassidy Cook, and her family will be with us!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!

Hi everybody! We're just weeks away from our superb convention at the Legacy Hotel.

In addition to the FULL PASS, there are also day passes and evening passes available. Please see the full itinerary at

www.sonsfestsd2026.com/itinerary

We hope all of you will attend at least some of our convention events. For example...

1) The Monday June 22 Day Pass including Old Town on your own and a tour of the Midway, plus the Harbor dinner cruise, for $200. Board buses at 10AM, return to Legacy Hotel around 10:30PM.

2)The Monday June 22 harbor dinner cruise only. $160. Board buses at 5PM sharp, return to Legacy Hotel around 10:30PM.

3) The Tuesday June 23 theatre show featuring Russ Peck. Only $20! Doors open at 6:30PM, program runs 7-10:45PM

4) Our formal Banquet on Wednesday night, June 24, with entertainment by Dean Mora and his Orchestra. $75. Cash bar starts at 6PM, program runs 7PM with dinner 7:30-8:30PM, then music and dancing till midnight!

We'd appreciate the prompt infusion of cash into our coffers as I have payments to our vendors fast approaching. On May 5th, I owe 50% to our venue, the Legacy Hotel.

And yes, we are still accepting donations to have the giant Video Globe at our banquet!

June 7th is the final cutoff to register/pay for any events!

Horn Testers Journal #304,

May 2026

Saps at Sea, the San Diego Laurel and Hardy group, presents:

Some Laurel and Hardy Firsts!

Saturday May 30 from 5:00 to 8:30 pm (Doors open 4:30) at:

First Lutheran Church, 867 S Lincoln Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020

Donation is $10 per person and includes refreshments. FREE for Kids 12 and under.

Our cartoon is "Plane Crazy" (1928), the first Mickey Mouse cartoon to be produced... but the fourth to be released.

Next is another important first: "The Lucky Dog" (1921). This Stan Laurel film features a character actor named Oliver Hardy. It would be five years before they made another film together, and made history! And our own Russ Peck will provide live piano music!

In "One Good Turn" (1931), an elderly woman gives food to Depression victims Stan and Ollie, so they decide to help her out. Stan's young daughter Lois was upset that Stan always got the worst of it from Ollie, so in this film the tables are turned... Another first!

"The Finishing Touch" (1928) is a rollicking, fast-action silent movie. The Boys have a contract to build a house in one day. Think they can do it?

"The Stolen Jools" (1931) features an all-star cast helping to find Norma Shearer's jewelry. With appearances by Buster Keaton, Edward G. Robinson, Our Gang, and our favorite comedy team!

Next is Marc De Coninck's Tribute to Babe... the first time we are showing this film.

And our finale is "The Midnight Patrol" (1933). Rookie cops Stan and Ollie respond to a burglary in progress! "Look out boys. Somebody's stealing your spare tire. That is all."

Also mark your calendar for our future meetings and the convention...

May 30

June 21-25, 2026: Sons of the Desert International Convention in San Diego! For details, check out Sonsfestsd2026 on Facebook or www.sonsfestsd2026.com

August 1

October 3

December 5

December 7: Laurel and Hardy at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, featuring Russ Peck! Details to come later...

Yours in Laughter,

Rebecca Gray

Grand Sheik