On March 2, students at Don Callejon School came to class in pajamas and cuddled with their stuffed animals as they listened to public figures and parent volunteers read books aloud. The school joined many others across the nation to celebrate Read Across America, held on Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Gina Corsello, Kathleen Raffetto and Graham … Read more
Janice Sellers, a professional genealogist, learned that her great–grandfather arrived at New York City in 1909 when she found his name on a ship passenger list. At the Central Park Library on Feb. 25, Sellers shared information about immigration and naturalization research techniques to a packed room. “The main objective for my talk on immigration … Read more
On Feb. 7, students in red blazers dotted the campus of Peterson Middle School. The students were here to attend the 2015 Spring Meeting, a regional competition between local members of FHA-HERO. FHA-HERO stands for Future Homemakers of America- Home Economics Related Occupations. Its events allow participants to show off their skills in areas, such … Read more
New York, New York was the theme of the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends’ 2nd Annual Love our Library Lollapalooza, held on Saturday, Feb.7 at Central Park Library. Attendees posed for pictures at a photo booth emulating a subway station in the Big Apple. Dan Magay’s jazz group performed. Mission College’s Hospitality Management … Read more
On Feb. 1, it was loud at Northside Library as wildly beating drums announced the arrival of costumed lion dancers. Sponsored by the Santa Clara City Library Foundation & Friends, the Lunar New Year Spectacular drew about 2,000 attendees. This year’s Lunar New Year falls on February 19. “I just want people to have fun,” … Read more
When Chef Tanya Holland visited Central Park Library on Feb. 1, she came bearing food and drink. Holland’s pork sliders, garnished with spicy coleslaw, carried a distinct barbeque flavor. Sweet chocolate and the crunch of pecans marked her black bottom bar bites. Offering a refreshing splash of tang was her strawberry lemonade. The recipes for … Read more
“Family history is quite frequently dull statistics,” says Jackie Krebs Reimers, a family history consultant. “It’s names, dates and places. And you might have pictures. But you don’t know who these people are.” On the evening of Jan. 20, Reimers presented a program titled, “Making Your Family History Come to Life” to a packed room … Read more
Jessa Carmack, 20, and Caroline Monahan, 14, brought their poise, talent and bubbly personalities to the Mission City Center for Performing Arts on the evening Jan. 10 for the Miss Santa Clara & Outstanding Teen scholarship competitions. By the end of the evening, Carmack was crowned Miss Santa Clara 2015, and Monahan became Miss Santa … Read more
On Jan. 10, audience members at the Mission City Center for Performing Arts waited on the edge of their seats as the emcee announced the winners of the Miss Silicon Valley & Outstanding Teen scholarship competitions. Miss Silicon Valley 2015 is Santa Clara’s Melissa Bowling, 23, also a former Miss Santa Clara and Miss Santa … Read more
Dainty finger sandwiches rested on tiered trays. A teapot filled with spiced tea graced each table. Benjamin Akeala Belew’s piano music jazzed up the party. The Santa Clara Sister Cities Association’s fifth annual Afternoon Tea took place on Jan. 10 at the Santa Clara Senior Center. Over 200 guests attended the social mixer. Attendees purchased … Read more