“The Martin Luther King Day of Service is exciting evidence of the shared values and support that has developed on the Peninsula among our many faith communities,” said the Rev. Kristi Denham, pastor of the Congregational Church of Belmont and co-president of the coalition, in a news release. “We come together as Christians and Jew, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists to do service for those in need and have so much fun doing it.”. The annual Day of Service started with breakfast at First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame, which also served as the lead assembly site for more than eight outreach projects. Other projects took place at San Bruno Skilled Nursing Facility in San Bruno; Atria Hillsdale and North Shoreview School, both in San Mateo; Fair Oaks and John Gill schools in Redwood City; Safe Harbor Shelter in South San Francisco; and the Veterans Administration Facility in Palo Alto.
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Asma Jahangir, 66. One of Pakistan’s most prominent right activists and lawyers. Feb. 11. Heart attack. Marty Allen, 95. The baby-faced, bug-eyed comedian with wild black hair who was a staple of TV variety shows, game shows and talk shows for decades. Feb. 12. Prince Henrik, 83. The French-born husband of Danish monarch Queen Margrethe who publicly vented his frustration at not being the social equal of his wife or their son in line to become Denmark’s king. Feb. 13. Ruud Lubbers, 78. The Netherlands’ longest-serving prime minister who guided his country through economic turmoil to prosperity and helped shape the foundations of the European Union. Feb. 14.
We met a few days later in the little cafe at the Malonga so I could learn more about her childhood in West Oakland, her parents, their work ethic, and her early love of learning, Her long life is reflected in her autobiography, “Jerri: A Black Woman’s Life in the Media,” which I haven’t been able to put down since she gave me a copy, Proud to be a third-generation Oakland resident, Lange describes a West Oakland where Greeks, ballet pointe shoe fine art print Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Irish and African-Americans lived side by side because it was where newcomers could find affordable housing, and their children could attend established schools, Strong friendships were formed, and a sense of community and pride was the guiding force, Lange says, “We all loved playing at DeFremery Park,” she adds..
Summer ‘Pops’ Concert at Lesher July 21. Walnut Creek Concert Band presents Summer “Pops” Concert on Tuesday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m., Hofmann Theatre, at Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. Special guest artist Jeremy Cohen, Violinist performing Jeremy’s Hot Fiddle Soup and music from Schindler’s List. Ticket are $17 adults, $14 seniors, $14 youth 17 and under, and can be purchased through the Lesher Center for the Arts ticket office in person, or at www.lesherartscenter.org or by calling 925-943-7469.
