Fundraiser, Father's Day, and Flag Day history
“If a natural disaster strikes your community, reach out to your friends, neighbors, and complete strangers. Lend a helping hand.” – Marsha Blackburn, U.S. Senator, Tenn.
Tragic fire
Eloise Tanega Davenport wrote: “On June 9, our parents – Carl and Glenda Davenport – lost everything in a house fire. It started in the garage, tore through the attic, and destroyed everything through smoke, water, and asbestos damage.
Thankfully, there were no injuries, but they got out of the house with only the pajamas on their backs (not even their shoes). They, along with our sister and nephew, will be displaced for a while and will have to start all over.
“This was a family home, handed down from our grandparents and filled with precious photos and irreplaceable belongings. If you would like to help, even the smallest act of kindness would make a huge difference. Please keep them in your prayers and thank you!”
Eloisa is organizing this fundraiser at: https://gofund.me/7894ad46
Father's Day Sunday, June 19, 6 p.m.
Latin Hip-hop Superstars “Ozomatli,” along with Funkacillin, are performing at the first Sundays in the Park at Todd
Grove Park in Ukiah. Arrive early to get your spot on the lawn. For more information on this series, visit http://www.cityofukiah.com/sundays-inthe-park/
What's next?
This is the 40th Anniversary of the Ukiah Players Theatre building. In honor of the building's 40th year, organizers will be giving a gift to the people who purchase the first 40 tickets for the opening night show of Neil Simon's classic romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park.” Opening night is July 21; tickets go on sale June 20, so mark your calendar.
Additionally, there is a special showing event on July 22 with drinks, desserts, announcement of the upcoming season and, of course, fun with your friends and theatre community.
Ukiah's local community theater since 1977. Phone: (707) 462-9226. Website: https://www. ukiahplayerstheatre.org/ UPT is located at 1041 Low Gap Road, in Ukiah.
Ukiah Players Theatre is a professionally managed nonprofit community organization in residence at the Ukiah Playhouse committed to providing rural audiences with a wide range of theatre experiences including the classics and contemporary plays as well as original theatre pieces created for, by, and about our community.
Keeps on singin'
The inveterate songstress Paula Samonte doesn't let little things like a pandemic and age limit her dreams.
June 24-25 at 7:30 p.m., and June 26 at 2 p.m., Paula performs in “Sweet & Sazzy Jazz Treats” with Gary Busby, pianist at Vista's Broadway Theater” in Socal. Seating is limited. Reserve tickets at: https:// www.broadwayvista.biz/ order-tickets.html or call (760) 806-7905.
Here's a link to a favorite of Paula's daughter – Paula performing “My Funny Valentine” with Ukiah Symphony Orchestra, in 2008, Les Pfutzenreuter Conductor: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=cwbwlkc4qj4
Paula was friends with the famed Sarah Vaughan, Grammy Award winning jazz singer, and Paula's dynamic voice and technique is right up there with Ms. Sarah's.
Perhaps we can get Paula to do a repeat performance in Ukiah? You go girl!
Celebrating 175 years
If you missed flying your American Flag on Flag Day June 14, there's *Juneteenth on June 19 and 20.
Annin Flagmakers has been making the U.S. Flag since 1847 and is the oldest and largest flag manufacturer in the United States. A feature story on last Sunday's “Sunday Morning” with Jane Pauley on Cbsnews.com reported on this family-run company.
Annin Flagmakers has been making our country's symbol since 1847 and is the oldest and largest flag manufacturer in the United States. Annin Flagmakers is a sixth-generation family owned and operated company. All of their flags are made to the highest standards by the most experienced flag makers in the industry.
“Over the years, we've learned a bit about making flags – from the creation of long-lasting fabrics and inks to the dense embroidery of our rich star fields. We have the highest-quality products, broadest product line, largest inventory, best customer service, highest fill rates and the greatest production capacity in the industry,” stated the website annin.com
“We attribute our longevity and success to our dedication to quality and service. The American Flag is our symbol of hope, freedom and perseverance. At Annin, we will continue to produce our flags with the highest level of integrity, honor and pride.”
Unsure of when to fly the flag? Their website has a helpful “Flag Flying Holidays” list: https://annin. com/corporate/flag-flyingholidays/
*Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African American culture. Originating in Galveston, Texas, it has been celebrated annually on June 19 in various parts of the United States since 1865.