Uncle Jer’s Traveling Bee Show
Family Fun Night
at the Dublin Library
Saturday, April 17, 7 p.m.
Dublin Library invites families to another Family Fun Night at the Library. Families will learn about the fascinating world of bees with special guests Ellen and Jer Johnson from Elk Grove. This free program is on Saturday, April 17, in the Library Community Room starting at 7 p.m. The program includes information on pollination, honey making, harvesting, bee reproduction and the medicinal qualities of honey. The audience will feel and smell beeswax and honey frames, see giant photos of various bee activities, taste different kinds of honey and watch live bees working on a multitude of jobs. This program is funded by the Dublin Friends of the Library and is suitable for families with children ages eight and up. The Dublin Library is a branch of the Alameda County Library system and is located at 200 Civic Plaza. The Library is wheelchair accessible. To request accommodations for library sponsored events, contact branch library at least seven working days prior to event. For more information contact the Dublin Library at 925-803-1315.
As anyone with a basic knowledge of American history knows, the era surrounding the Vietnam War was one of the most divisive periods our nation has ever experienced. Unfortunately for the U.S. military veterans who served during that time-period, those who returned safely were never given the proper tribute and recognition they deserved.
In response, various veterans and military support groups from the Tri-Valley organized a special “Welcome Home” event at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on March 20th. There were thousands of people in attendance who came out to support several hundred Vietnam War veterans. A special flag-draped procession kicked off the event, followed by several patriotic songs and moving tributes. In addition, a moment of silence was held in memory of those who never returned, and a solemn tribute filled with symbolism was held in honor of all POW-MIA’s.
The Vietnam Veterans in attendance were extremely grateful for the outpouring of support. As a final message, they urged people that regardless of their thoughts on any particular war, to always honor the sacrifices of those in the armed forces and support the men and women who serve.
