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ne of the oldest communities in the East Bay, Alamo is brimming with tales of hope, loss and triumph. Discover the story of the Romero brothers, who lost their rancho to a shrewd and litigious attorney, and the early pioneers who banded together to buy it back at an extraordinary sum. Learn about the deep agricultural roots that supported newcomers drawn to the temperate climate and beautiful valley. Revisit this rural community’s transformation from grazing land for Mission San Jose to a beloved home for generations of ranchers, writers and activists. Join historian Beverly Lane and researcher Sharon Burke as they share fascinating tales of Alamo’s past.
SHRUMEN LUMEN, A LUMINESCENT WONDER
The Town of Danville is pleased to present its newest temporary Public Art Installation, “Shrumen Lumen” which will be on display in downtown Danville through Labor Day. Two, larger-than-life, kinetic mushroom sculptures will be installed in the downtown area at the Town Green by the Danville Community Center and Library, and in front of the Village Theatre & Art Gallery. By day, the 12 x 14 ft mushrooms are an ethereal white, at night they come alive, as the mushroom caps open and close and a rainbow of LED lights cycle through from top to bottom back to the top again in a stunning display of art and engineering, creating a surprising and delightful experience. The sculptures were conceived and created by a Bay Area group of engineers and artists: The FoldHaus Artist Collective. The mushrooms were first created for the world-famous Burning Man event in Blackrock, CA, and have since traveled to be enjoyed by audiences in cities all over the world. Now, residents and visitors to Danville will have an opportunity to experience these marvelous pieces as well. The Shrumen Lumen Public Art is an extension of the exhibition Altered & Reimagined taking place in the Art Gallery at the Village Theatre beginning June 19th. An opening reception for both exhibits will take place on Saturday, June 19th from 7-9PM on the patio of the Village Theatre & Art Gallery located at 233 Front Street. COVID safety guidelines will be in effect and masks must be worn. As always, the reception is free and open to the public. Please visit www.danville.ca.gov for future events associated with the Mushrooms including Art After Dark at the Art Gallery on select Thursday evenings during the summer, and a Fairy Hunt that will take place in the Danville Arts District, and will be geared toward children. For more information, contact Visual Arts Coordinator Marija Nelson Bleier at (925) 314-3460 or mnelsonbleier@danville.ca.gov.
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will discover when events in Alamo made national news. Numerous historic Alamo photos, including some never published before, are a feature of the book, and there is a special section on the origins of Alamo street names. Ranches, orchards This book is a must read for present or and championship horses past Alamo residents or anyone with a curiosity about this great community. O The official book launch will be held at the following locations: • Saturday, June 12th at The Museum of the San Ramon Valley/Danville Farmer’s Market, located at 205 Railroad Avenue, Danville, from 11AM-1PM. • Saturday, June 12th, Alamo ACE Hardware, located at 3211 Danville Boulevard, Alamo, from 2PM-4PM. • Sunday, June 13th, Alamo Farmers’ Market in the Alamo Plaza shopping center, from 10AM-1PM. The authors have assigned all royalties from the book to the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Shop locally and help support the Museum! Come by, meet the authors, and get a signed copy of Historic Tales of Alamo. If you are not able to attend a book signing event, you can purchase a copy of the book at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley, 205 Railroad Ave., Danville, or Alamo ACE Hardware, located at 3211 Danville Blvd., in Alamo.
Tiny house builders and Danville Athenian School students, Lexi Gates and Abbie Bly who were featured in the January 2021 issue of Alamo Today & Danville Today News, recently delivered their completed tiny home Historic to Oakland’sTales Operation Dignity. o f Operation Dignity will turn the space into a commu n i tCy Ac Le nt resI FeOr Rf oNrI A i d e nt s . S ai d L e x i, “ T he project was an incredible experience that Abbie and I w i l l s u re ly re m e mb e r forever. We both worked BEVERLY LANE u rku e rs to h u n d r e d sw ithoS haro f nhB o complete the project, and we are grateful to have had amazing support from our parents, friends, volunteers, and donors.” To help contribute to their efforts, visit www. gof u n d m e . c om / f / bu i l d ing-tiny-homes-for-thehomeless.
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FOOD DONATIONS NEEDED
Food insecurity for many is becoming more dire as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Stepping up and helping out are members of St. Timothy’s Church, located at 1550 Diablo Rd., Danville. The members have been holding bi-monthly food drives to support the Monument Crisis Center (MCC). MCC is a community-based non-profit family resource center which offers food, resources, and referrals to low-income individuals and families in order to help them become stable and secure in the community. St. Timothy’s Church food drives will be held the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 2-4pm for the foreseeable future. Of particular need are tuna, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetable, pasta, canned meats, rice, beans, oatmeal, soups, ethnic foods, and baby food. In addition, pet food and diapers are appreciated. Items in glass containers cannot be accepted. Monetary donations can also be made directly to MCC via www.monumentcrisiscenter.org/donate. Your contributions are deeply appreciated. Learn more about the drives at www.sainttimothysdanville.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Many of our neighbors cannot afford to feed and clothe themselves or their families. Volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups to serve the community are available at White Pony Express. White Pony Express, founded by Dr. Carol Weyland Conner in 2013 and headquartered in Pleasant Hill, is a nonprofit that rescues fresh surplus food from supermarkets, restaurants, and farmers markets. This nutritious food is then delivered free to organizations that feed the hungry. In addition, high-quality clothing, children’s toys, and books are distributed free of charge. Hundreds of volunteers make White Pony Express possible. They volunteer because they believe in the mission and know they are helping others who have urgent needs at this critical time in their lives. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit whiteponyexpress.org/volunteer or call Mandy Nakaya, Volunteer Services Coordinator, at 925-818-6361 or email Mandy@whiteponyexpress.org.
