Richard Freedman, the retired and much-loved Vallejo Times Herald Community Editor (center with eyeglasses), was recently given a surprise birthday party while raising funds for Loma Vista Farm - a 5-acre outdoor classroom that provides hands-on educational activities involving plants and animals for children of all ages and abilities. To donate, please visit friendsoflomavistafarm.org/. (Courtesy photo)
Rear Admiral Andy Lennon, U.S. Navy (retired) and Naval Sea Cadet Corps Executive Director, seated 4th from left, was the guest speaker of the Vallejo Navy League on July 11. Lennon discussed how the http://www.seacadets.org builds leaders of character by instilling the highest ideals of honor, respect, commitment, and service. Lennon was introduced by Vallejo Navy League President Steve Nash (standing 4th from left). Nash discussed the http://www.VallejoNavyLeague.org programs that support the US Naval Sea Cadets RADM Richard O'Kane Division, Jesse Bethel High School Navy Junior ROTC, US Coast Guard Base - Vallejo, Navy Recruiting - American Canyon, USS Emory S. Land, California Maritime Academy, and the Mare Island Naval Cemetery. For more information, please contact Steve Nash at 415-996-3530 or vallejonavyleague@gmail.com. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)
Food Bank of Contra Costa-Solano volunteers are happy to distribute free groceries to Seniors 55-plus on 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Florence Douglas Center, 333 Amador St., Vallejo. To apply for the Senior Food Program, please call 1-855-309-3663. (Photo courtesy Nestor Aliga)
Vacaville native Seaman Cameron Oliver, a 2018 Will C. Wood High School graduate, is serving aboard Commander Submarine Squadron 11, one of the world's most advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Seaman Oliver joined the Navy three years ago. "I was inspired to join the Navy for college opportunities," said Oliver. (Photo courtesy United States Navy)
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