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Vol. 12 No. 32

August 6, 2013

BY JESSICA NOËL FLOHR There are few things in life more difficult than the loss of a loved one. Sometimes their absence is almost unbearable. Remembering their life and the ways they touched those around them can help ease the grieving process. One way is through the Buddhist tradition of “Obon.” Obon is a Japanese interpretation of the word ullambana, from Sanskrit. It refers to tremendous suffering, such as that experienced when a family member dies. According to Buddhist teaching, one continued on page 7

BY NISHA PATEL Exciting carnivals with traditional games, cotton candy, and popcorn are among the best summer activities. The City of Union City and the Leisure Services Department invite everyone to join in the fun at their annual “Summer Park and Playground Carnival” on Friday, August 9 at Old Alvarado/Cesar Chavez Park. City youth and summer teen programs are tailoring the event to a “Happily Ever After” theme with Disney costumes, themed booths and more. This carnival is not only fun, but affordable; all booths cost only a quarter! Food booths will include cotton candy and snow cones while ring toss, pop-theballoon, and knock over the can with a bean bag are just a few of the activity booths. Each of the approximately 30 booths are created, designed, and run by summer program youth. According to Leisure Services’ Senior Recreation Supervisor Corina Hahn, for more than 20 years, this event has been a way to celebrate the end of summer and spend time with staff and peers with whom they have created relationships. Since many Union City youth programs end mid-August, this annual event is a INDEX Arts & Entertainment . . . . . . 19 Bookmobile Schedule . . . . . . 20

traditional wrap to the summer season. Summer day camp programs will be attending and participating in the carnival event, including Camp Polywog (ages 3-5), Camp Hedgehog (ages 5-7), Kids Sports Camp (ages 5-8), Discover Day Camp (ages 7-11), Marsh Hawk Day Camp (ages 8-11), Sports Camp (ages 8-11), Rec-n-Crew Teen Camp (ages 12-16), and Tennis Camp. In addition, Special Interest Camps such as Lotus (which has a female empowerment focus), Mad Science, Awesome Engineering, Sky Hawk Sports, and Film Animation Camp participate. The carnival is designed for youth ages of 5-12 and fun for families. Teens join the fun to help set up and run the booths for community service, making the event a collaborative effort for people of all ages. Don’t miss this chance for summer carnival fun! Summer Park and Playground Carnival Friday, Aug 9 12 Noon – 3 p.m. Old Alvarado/Cesar Chavez Park 3871 Smith St., Union City (510) 675-5488 www.unioncity.org

SUBMITTED BY GISELA HERNANDEZ Washington Hospital Healthcare System and Kidango’s Washington Township Child Care Center (Little Washington Township) celebrated the anniversary of a ten year partnership, improving early education for hundreds of Fremont and Tri-City children. Kidango, a Fremontbased nonprofit that manages more than 50 preschools in five counties, has operated the Little Washington Township Childcare Center on the Washington Hospital campus since 2003. Serving more than 70 children and their families each year, the center provides high quality early learning and education opportunities for infants, toddlers and pre-school children. In an emotional ceremony on July 31, parents and those who have participated in the growth and success of “Little Washington Township” watched children play in the facility and listened as officials spoke of its effect on the community and citizens – young and old – as a safe and meaningful resource. “The center is of great benefit to our employees, physicians and associated staff, especially those who are juggling a professional life and raising children,” said Nancy Farber, Chief Executive Officer of Washington Hospital Healthcare System. “There are not many organizations today that have onsite childcare centers for their employees. Over the past decade, Little Washington Township has been helping us attract and retain talented health continued on page 7

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