On July 7, the Disabled American Veterans Ozie Boler Chapter 21 of Vallejo hosted a successful “707 Day Veterans Resource Fair” at the Vallejo Veterans Hall. Dozens of veterans, families, and caregivers feasted on barbecue and chicken, listened to various musicians, and spoke with federal, state, county, and non-profit organizations about health, benefits, and cemetery information. Pictured from left are Emily Johnson and Aniceto Devera of the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs and Demetrius Nelson of Insight Housing. On July 29, www.InsightHousing.org invites everyone to its Community Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1234 Empire St. in Fairfield. DAV#21 cordially invites all veterans to their monthly meetings at 10 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month at 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)On the Fourth of July, our beautiful and historic City of Vallejo celebrated America’s 250th birthday with an estimated crowd of 20,000 enjoying the parade and the festivities behind City Hall and at the waterfront. Top picture from left: With their grandchildren, William & Yolanda Kim said, “We are humbled and honored to be the Parade Grand Marshals on this historic celebration. It is truly a great feeling to be recognized by the community that we have served for over 45 years,” Mialani Moises Boutain, the Miss Vallejo/Tri-City Teen 2026; Proud families of award-winning dogs in the Dog Parade. Bottom picture from left are: Rosa, Beth, Evelyn with U.S. Navy Retiree, 1960-80, Chief Robert Mattson who served on the Mare Island-built USS Mariano G. Vallejo (SSBN-658) nuclear ballistic missile submarine; Rosa with U.S. Navy Retiree, 1964-88, Lieutenant Myson Mayfield who served on two Mare Island-overhauled nuclear fast attack submarines, the USS Haddo (SSN-604) and USS Parche (SSN-683); The American Legion (TAL) members Barbara Nichols – Post 165, Arlene Hoffman – Unit 550, Tammy Dostal – Unit 550 Chaplain, Greg Marro – District 5 Historian, Kittie Cox – Unit 550 President, Warlito Moises – Post 603 Commander; and with the USA World Classics train-mobile is Paul del Rosario – Post 603 Adjutant ([email protected]) who invites everyone to buy $25 tickets for Post 603’s 81st anniversary dinner and officer installation on Friday, July 17, 3-9 p.m., at 420 Adm. Callaghan Lane. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)On the fourth of July, the proud City of American Canyon festively celebrated America’s 250th birthday while providing great entertainment and service for thousands at Independence Park. Clockwise from top left: Vallejo native Fauss Gamulo plays the guitar for the popular Bay Area Latin Rock and Soul band Los Cochinos; Several people patiently lined up to “Write A Letter or Decorate a Card for Our Troops,” American Canyon police members interacted with citizens and distributed public safety materials, and several volunteers gladly provided First Aid information. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)The Vacaville Indivisible rally, “Save Our Democracy,” held Saturday, July 11, in front of Vacaville City Hall, drew 94 participants. “We sent a message, loud and clear, that we will not be silent,” wrote Carol Woods, organizer of Vacaville Indivisible. (Photo courtesy Kathy Keatley Garvey)
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