“These are the times that try men’s souls: The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman,.”...
Read MoreThe entire month of January is known as National Soup Month. It is a perfect time of year for warm comfort foods. As it turns out, January also is National Menudo Month, a soup-type ethnic specialty. Possibly, celebrate soup...
Read MoreThe Jiggs Graham Memorial All You Can Eat Crab Feed is Jan. 25 at the DES Hall in Dos Palos. Cocktails are at 5 p.m., and dinner is at 7:30. There is a silent auction and raffle. No take outs or outside alcohol is allowed....
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House Plant Appreciation Day is Jan. 10. The designation makes sense. As households take down and...
Read MoreWelcome to Twelfth Night, known as the Twelve Days of Christmas. The traditional 12-day event always begins on Dec. 24 at midnight. This celebration of Christmas has a long and complex history. During the first century A.D.,...
Read MoreHave a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. Enjoy fun times over great food. There is no need to rush out and drive for sales. Digest while enjoying a football game, watching a classic movie or playing a game. Then, find great gifts...
Read MoreUnlike some national holidays, which have movable dates, Veterans Day is always celebrated on Nov. 11, except when the date falls on a weekend. This year, the federal holiday falls naturally on Monday. Since Veterans Day is...
Read MoreOct. 27 is National Civics Day. The purpose is the promotion of civic education in the United States. The first essay of the Federalist Papers was published on Oct. 27, 1787. The series by James Madison, John Jay and Alexander...
Read MoreSept. 17 is possibly the most important day on our national calendar. The date commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787. Without this critical document, freedom as we know it would not exist. Unlike...
Read MoreThe Dos Palos Lions Club Cotton Festival is from Sept. 6 to 8. Enjoy activities at O’Banion Park on Center Avenue and Lorraine Street in Dos Palos. For more than 50 years, Dos Palos has celebrated the importance of cotton in the...
Read MoreAugust is a month of many recognitions, including National Coffee Month. Establishments in our local communities offer many opportunities to try delicious hot and refreshing chilled coffee beverages. New in Dos Palos, Hot Shots...
Read MoreThis time of year, many locals venture into the hills and coastal areas for a respite from the valley’s heat. All who are excitedly planning outdoor adventures should take precautions. You cannot overlook the possibility of tick...
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