KELSEYVILLE
A Valentine's themed extravaganza turns memorable
The Kelseyville Father-Daughter Dance Committee is elated to announce the triumphant conclusion of its 20th Anniversary celebration, held on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. This milestone event, open to participants of all ages, surpassed expectations and provided an enchanting evening dedicated to fostering and celebrating the cherished bonds between generations.
The dance was adorned with the theme of love, friendship, and hearts - Valentine's, creating an atmosphere of joy and connection. Attendees reveled in the night filled with music, laughter, and the creation of unforgettable memories. The event featured dozens of prizes generously donated by local businesses, with Lake's Limos and Polka Dot Yogurt Shoppe (formerly known as Tutti Frutti) sponsoring a spectacular limo ride and frozen yogurt adventure for one lucky grand prize winner and seven of her friends.
Mark Your Calendars for Next Year Feb. 15, 2025:
For those who missed this unforgettable event, mark your calendars now! The Lake County Father-Daughter Dance takes place on the first Saturday of every Valentine's Day month. If you missed this year's celebration, make sure to catch us next year for another enchanting evening filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Giving Back to the Community:
The Father-Daughter Dance team is proud to share that 100% of the proceeds from this remarkable event will contribute to post-high school scholarships for students in Lake County. For inquiries or to make a donation, please contact Allison Panella at 707.483.2383.
Join us in extending heartfelt gratitude to the community for 20 years of unwavering support, making the 20th Annual Lake County Father-Daughter Dance a resounding success. Here's to creating two decades of cherished memories, and looking forward to many more.
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COLUMBIA FALLS, ME
Wreaths Across America honors "Flying Tiger Line Flight 739" with a special remembrance ceremony
On Saturday, March 16, national nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) will pay tribute to the American heroes who selflessly sacrificed their lives aboard Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739). Join us for a special event at noon ET at the FTLF 739 Monument on the Balsam Valley tip lands in Downeast Maine. The event will be broadcast live on WAA's official Facebook page and Wreaths Across America Radio.
Sixty-two years ago, on March 16, 1962, FTLF 739 and its crew departed on a secret mission to Vietnam sanctioned by President Kennedy. This reconnaissance mission went missing, with no trace of the plane or its passengers ever found. Onboard were 93 United States Army soldiers, 11 civilian crewmembers, and four Vietnamese citizens. Very little is known about what happened to FTLF 739, its crew, and its passengers.
Due to the circumstances surrounding this mission, the names of those lost have never been added to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. Presently, a private citizen erected the only monument that bears the names of these American heroes, Wreaths Across America founder Morrill Worcester. The monument is located on his tip land in Maine, where balsam is harvested to make veterans' wreaths that are placed each December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day – this year on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
The inscription on the FTLF 739 monument in Maine reads: "Missing in action; Presumed dead. Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 went missing on March 16, 1962, with 93 U.S. Army soldiers on board. These men and their flight crew perished in what would become one of the biggest aviation mysteries out of the Vietnam War era."
To watch live on Facebook or share the ceremony on March 16, at noon ET, use this link: https://fb.me/e/3irk53Hbw
To listen live on Wreaths Across America Radio, click https://www.iheart.com/live/wreaths-across-america-radio-8845/
To learn more about FTLF 739, view the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaR3LVOukrM
National Wreaths Across America Day will be held this year on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. This is a free event open to all, and the organization encourages community members to participate by volunteering locally or sponsoring a wreath for an American hero. For $17, you can help sponsor the year-long efforts of Wreaths Across America.
For more information, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
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