Lodi, California
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Lodi Amateur Vitners Honor Their Founders
L.A.V.A. (Lodi Amateur Vintners Association) held a banquet last evening to honor its founding members. Festivities including wine tasting, raffles, auctions, dinner and live music. Founded in 2001 for the purpose of promoting amateur wine making in the Lodi area, L.A.V.A. meets monthly to share ideas and resources concerning wine making. Regular guest speakers, drawn … Continue reading
Sometimes It’s More About the Parents
We “Graduate” at all ages … but sometimes it’s more about the parents and grandparents. Such was the case at today’s 2012 Kindergarten graduation at Vinewood Elementary. Hosted by Principal McGregor and dedicated teachers Meier and Dosio, students sang a series of well rehearsed songs and accepted their diplomas with welcomed hugs as proud parents … Continue reading
ZinFest – 2012
Several thousand people sipped, swirled and savored from a selection of 250 handcrafted wines from 50 Lodi wineries today. While many enjoyed the ZinFest Wine & Cooking School, others perused the merchandise of regional vendors or just relaxed along the beautiful Mokelumne River. Tomorrow, all are invited to tour the Lodi Appellation as participating wineries … Continue reading
Lodi Memorial Hospital Walk-Run 2012
It was warm, it was fun and it was healthy. Just ask all those who volunteered for and/or participated in the Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation 22nd Annual Walk-Run “For the Health of It”. See if you can spot friends and family in our photo gallery. Feel free to leave a comment. . Photography by Keith … Continue reading
“No Animals Were Harmed” – NOT!
Instead of the familiar sounds of people swimming, playing baseball, volleyball or cricket, Blakely Park sounded more like a civil war battlefield complete with canon fire today. Actually, no people were at risk. But at the same time there were no disclaimers declaring … “No Animals Were Harmed”, like you see in the movies. In … Continue reading
6th Annual Tourism Luncheon
The Lodi Conference & Visitors Bureau hosted its 6th Annual Tourism Luncheon today to celebrate their efforts to attract visitors to Lodi and to honor individuals in the community who have made a significant contribution to that effort. Honorees included Frank Borra, Dale Gillespie and Frank Gayaldo. . Photography by Keith Colgan – Tel: 209-329-4158 … Continue reading
Faces of Lodi
Photographs by Keith Colgan Tel: 209-329-4158 .
Arbor Day 2012 at DeBenedetti Park
Young and old turned out today to support the tree planting effort organized by TREELODI at DeBenedetti Park. The 15 acre parcel on the corner of Century Blvd and Lower Sacramento Rd is now rimmed by over 200 trees of various species. Why DeBenedetti Park? Read John Johnson’s article in the Lodi News Sentinel from … Continue reading
The Effects of Stress on Learning
I recently reunited with an old friend. She is a massage therapist and has been certified in a new therapy called cranial release technique. Since I have been in chronic pain for years, I had her perform this technique on me twice. I was amazed at the results. My pain is diminished, I am sleeping … Continue reading
Thanks and Recognition by Lodi PD
The Lodi Police Department held its annual awards ceremony last week. Department employees, volunteers, and members of the community were recognized for their contributions this past year or over the course of their careers. But there are many more people out there who rarely, if ever, receive thanks for what they do for our department … Continue reading
Lodi Arts Commission Celebrates 30
The Lodi Arts Commission celebrated its 30th year last night with a Commissioner’s Reception, refreshments, raffle drawing and ABBA Tribute Band. Founding commissioners, commissioners emeritus and current commissioners received due recognition and commendations for their hard work and support of the arts in Lodi. Note audience reaction to the music by the “Waterloo” band … … Continue reading
Lodi Homeless Forum – March 2012
Last night the Lodi Improvement Committee held its second in a series of public meetings dedicated to helping the homeless population, estimated to be about 100 persons. The following video captured the discussion which featured presentations by local benefit organizations and concerned citizens. The first “Homeless Forum” was held last November and can be seen … Continue reading
2012 Sister City Crab Feed
The Sister City Committee of Lodi, California hosted 185 hungry supporters last night at its annual crab feed fund raiser. From the smiling faces it appears all had a good time enjoying the fine food and friendly association. The event included a Silent Auction and Raffle. The Sister City Committee welcomes your support. If … Continue reading
Tree Planting at DeBenedetti Park
In association with “Tree Lodi” and the City of Lodi, volunteers gathered this morning to plant 170 trees in DeBenedetti Park. This was the first of two events that will see a total of 280 trees planted by Arbor Day, April 7th, 2012. The event featured a Volunteer booth, First Aid station, a local Boy … Continue reading
Lodi Volunteers Feed Homeless in Stockton
by Doug Cheney – Citizen Reporter Here are a few photos from our group that also feeds, ministers, mentors and provides resources for the homeless and those in need in Stockton. Under the leadership of Grace and Mercy Foundation and Pastor Frank from Wayside church we handle around 500 clients per week. It’s a very … Continue reading
Local 442nd Member Recognition
“Valor with Honor”, an independent film directed by Burt Takeuchi, was previewed today at the JACL Community Hall. The film documents the experiences of Japanese-Americans who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in Europe during World War II. Several members of the 442nd, along with family and friends, were on hand and pictured are … Continue reading
The Morgue and the Insane Asylum
In 2001 my brother and I escorted our mother of 83 years from her home in Lodi to an assisted living facility that would accept people with Alzheimer’s. She moved reluctantly that day, encouraged by half truths and lies of omission from those that loved her. In the 1950′s, writer Henry Miller recorded the following … Continue reading
Lodi-Shanghai Export Summit
The Lodi-Shanghai Wine and Agriculture Export Summit was held at the Lodi Chamber of Commerce today. The chief organizer of the event was Tie Zhang, President of the US-China Business & Culture Association, which is a bilateral U.S. – China trade organization with offices in Sacramento, CA and Shanghai, China. The eight person delegation from … Continue reading
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