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Walk for the Health of It – Photos
As the temperature headed for the 90′s this morning, walker’s and runner’s of all ages prepared themselves for this year’s “Walk for the Health of It” sponsored by the Lodi Memorial Hospital Foundation. “Good Health” was the theme with activities that included free health screenings, stress reducing massages, and enthusiastic exercise demonstrations. Face painters offered … Continue reading
Tom Hoffman Honored – Photo Gallery
Visit Lodi hosted a Tourism Luncheon on Tuesday at Wine & Roses. Ken Nieland received recognition as Tourism Advocate of the Year. Tom and Carmela Hoffman, owners of Heritage Oak Winery, received honors as “Winery of the Year”. Nancy Beckman, President and CEO of Visit Lodi, oversaw the very classy event, providing insights into her … Continue reading
Lodi Street Faire Photos – May 2013
The Street Faire in downtown Lodi offered something of interest to everyone. Food, furniture, fame, friends, firemen, fowl and foot-massages were all available within a few blocks Pine and School Streets. The Chamber’s semi-annual event brought people from all over Northern California to a enjoy the day. Click one of the thumbnails below to see … Continue reading
Volunteers Honored at Lodi Health
On Sat., Apr. 27, Lodi Health honored 46 volunteers at its volunteer appreciation luncheon. The annual event was held in Lodi Health’s new Vineyard Café. Volunteers honored for milestone hours of service include: Janice McGill, 9,000 hours; Lester Sweet, 3,000 hours; Anna Hampton and Kimie Kawata, 2,000 hours; Donna Billups, Helen Laam and Dorothy Smith, … Continue reading
Lodi Cops Exchange Cash For Guns
Hunting rifles, sawed-off shotguns, pistols, derringers, antique war relics, A-K 47′s, TEK-9′s and the infamous Street Sweeper were among the guns that made their way out of closets and from under beds this morning into the welcoming hands of Lodi Police Department personnel. Money from a California Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention grant left smiles … Continue reading
Lodi High School Spring Concert Photographs
The Lodi High Music Department, under the direction of Mr. Glen Guevara, presented its 2013 Spring Concert Friday evening to a supportive audience . Performers included the Lodi High Jazz Ensemble, the Lodi HIgh Concert Band, Winter Percussion, and Winter Guard. Musical numbers included Nessun Dorma, Scheherazade and Malaguena. Click on any photo to see … Continue reading
Local Experts Prep Businesses for Disaster Recovery
The Lodi Chamber of Commerce gathered experts from the community this evening to speak on the subject of disaster preparedness. Among the speakers were AMR Public Information Officer Mr. David Durand, San Joaquin County Emergency Planner Mr. John Austin, Pat Schumacher from Nationwide Insurance, Cpl. Tim Fritz from the Lodi Police Department, and Lodi Fire … Continue reading
School Street Wine Stroll 2013
In addition to the good wines, great food, strolling accordions, product displays, fashion show, fine art and entertainment, residents and visitors alike rediscovered the charm of downtown Lodi during last night’s “School Street Wine Stroll”. Hosted by the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, the following photographs prove that this yearly event once again offered something of … Continue reading
2013 Spring Wine Show Photos
Lodi celebrated in seventy degree weather this afternoon and evening during this year’s Spring Wine Show. In addition to sampling fine wines, olive oils, spicy foods and rich desserts, attendees entered prize drawings, sat on wine-barrel furniture, enjoyed the music, visited with one another and offered no resistance to having their picture taken.
Mokelumne River Reflections
The Mokelumne River originates in the Sierra Nevada mountain range and flows through Lodi, CA. on its way into the California Delta. The river’s name is Plains Miwok … constructed from moke, meaning “fishnet”, and -umne, a suffix meaning “people of”. The following pictures were taken last week on a warm March day as Larry … Continue reading
Lodi Chamber Partners in Education
“Partners in Education” is an effort sponsored by the Lodi Chamber of Commerce to match willing volunteers from the community to local schools. Their aim is to provide a positive influence on students and assist them to be better prepared to enter the work force. Business people and Lodi Unified School District administrators discussed ongoing … Continue reading
Lodi’s Got Talent Photo Gallery
Changing Faces Theater Company presented an array of talented young people Saturday evening in the Charlene Powers Lange Performing Arts Theatre. Performers ranged in age from 8 to 25 years and in accomplishment from novice to professional. The large audience, which included many friends and family of the participants, offered enthusiastic support to all. Eddie … Continue reading
Visitors Bureau Recognizes Local Photographer
Keith Colgan, a local event photographer and website designer, recently received 1st place honors in the Visitors Bureau Photo Contest. He visited Nancy Beckman (President & CEO) this morning to view the winning entries and thank her for the recognition. Several months ago the Bureau proposed the contest and invited local photographers to submit high … Continue reading
Lodi High Hosts Debate Tournament
What is a “Debate Tournament”? Good question. I for one had never attended such an event. After today, however, I can highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good brain brawl. Lodi High was buzzing all day Saturday. Everywhere you looked, suited students could be seen talking to themselves, gesturing to imaginary audiences and … Continue reading
Lodi Neighborhoods in Autumn
Some of the best displays of autumn colors are seen each year in Lodi’s older neighborhoods. We enjoy mild winters, but as summer ends the days get shorter and shorter. This is how the trees “know” to begin getting ready for winter. During winter, there is not enough light or water for photosynthesis. The trees … Continue reading
Sandhill Crane Festival – 2012
The Sandhill Crane Festival brought visitors from near and far to enjoy the wildlife tours, fine art, music, displays, prize drawings, food, lectures, and instruction for all ages. The Friday evening open house offered opportunities to meet the artists and representatives from various wildlife/conservation organizations. Saturday and Sunday featured non-stop activities that entertained and educated … Continue reading
High School Band Field Show Photos
It’s a good thing I had a camera Saturday, November 3rd, 2012 at the annual Grape Bowl Classic Band Field Show because it was a spectacle difficult to describe. A score of High School bands from California and Utah competed in 15 minutes intervals with enthusiastic precision. The timed event required each contingent to manually … Continue reading
Faces of Lawrence Park
Each week, during the good-weather months, various Lodi organizations kindly provide a meal for the homeless (and near homeless) at Lawrence Park. Last night’s event, enjoyed by over 100 guests, marked the final meal of the season. As an observer, it is difficult to piece together all parts of the experience. Words like “drugs”, “alcohol” … Continue reading
A&W End of Season Cruise
Peter Knight’s A&W Root Beer of Lodi entertained and fed hundreds of car, truck, rod and hamburger enthusiasts Sunday with its 2012 End of Season Cruise. Festivities included a pancake breakfast, raffles, awards, a live band, games and give-away’s. Representatives of Boy Scout Troup 291 were on hand and a horse drawn carriage was available … Continue reading
What Has 4 Legs and a Flying Saucer?
The answer could be seen and enjoyed at Borchardt Elementary School last weekend when canines of all description scrambled and leaped for the joy of catching colorful plastic discs. The “Disc Dogs” had no idea they were competing in the Golden State Disc Dog Championship. They were too busy having fun, which rubbed off generously … Continue reading
Neon Wine Stroll – 2012
The Lodi Chamber of Commerce hosted the School Street Neon Wine Stroll this evening that showcased the wines of the Lodi Appellation, restaurants, businesses and wine bars in the area. Citizens dressed in neon attire, danced to music, won prizes in Downtown shops, tasted award-winning wines, enjoyed appetizers and met local vintners.
Hutchins St. Square Open House
The 10th Annual Hutchins Street Square Open House, held Saturday evening, gave the community the opportunity to explore the Community Center, become more familiar with the many Community Arts Organizations, visit with class instructors and enjoy a special stage performance featuring their talented students. The event was free to all and demonstrated the efforts of … Continue reading
Celebration on Central 2012
Members of the community from all walks of life turned out on Central Ave. Sunday afternoon to become more familiar with available educational, financial, health and welfare services in Lodi. The Lodi Police & Fire Departments, Electric Utility, Delta Health Care, California Human Development, St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Lodi Mexican-American Lions Club, F&M Bank, Animal … Continue reading
Lodi Dances to Garratt Wilkins & the Parrotheads
The City of Lodi threw a terrific “End of Summer” musical event with Garratt Wilkins & the Parrotheads performing. This cover band is known nationally as the #1 Jimmy Buffett tribute band and they definitely had the audience on their feet! About 250 people attended the event at Hutchins Street Square. Concert goers feasted on … Continue reading
Faces of the Grape Festival
LODI360 features “Faces of the Grape Festival” 2012 that include visitors, benefit organizations, entertainers, vendors, clowns and clubs. Tokay RC Modelers (enthusiasts, builders and pilots of radio controlled model aircraft) were well represented with hands-on computer simulators, models of various sizes and knowledgeable volunteers that explained the hobby to prospective new members. Regardless of the … Continue reading
Western Kingdom Equestrian Championship
Members of the “Kingdom of the West” met today at the Mar-Val Stables in Lodi to determine their best riders. Competitions included mounted archery, weapons throwing and various horsemanship events. The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts and skills of pre-seventeenth century Europe. The SCA … Continue reading
Dr. Steele Memorial Golf Tournament
Every year approximately 150 supporters of Lodi Memorial Hospital gather to play a round of golf, enjoy the company of friends, and raise money for a good cause. Monday’s weather was perfect, the food was first class, raffle tickets netted high quality prizes for the contestants, and Joe Harrington topped off the event with his … Continue reading
Lodi High 1972 Class Reunion
Hundreds of Lodi High graduates from the Class of 1972 gathered from around the country Friday evening to register and begin their 40th anniversary celebration. Saturday night the venue changed to Hutchins Street Square where they ate good food, danced and enjoyed renewing old friendships. A picnic was held on Sunday afternoon to cap a … Continue reading
DUI / Drivers License Checkpoint
What makes for a successful DUI Checkpoint? According to Lt. Chris Jacobson, the perfect checkpoint nets zero impaired drivers, zero tows, and zero injuries. By those standards, last night’s checkpoint on Cherokee Lane near Poplar St. was a success. Sgt. David Griffin directed the operation and made sure all present knew their responsibilities and performed … Continue reading
Lot’s of Pirates – Lot’s of Fun!
Changing Faces Theater Company, headed by Mike Bartram and Sabrina Willis, entertained us over the past couple of weeks with several presentations of the classic play, “Treasure Island”. In fact, Lodian’s were treated to both a pre-show featuring young, novice thespians, followed by a second presentation that rivaled anything you’d expect to see on 42nd … Continue reading
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