USS Hornet Memorial Day Ceremony

USS Hornet Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 25

A Memorial Day ceremony will be held onboard the aircraft carrier USS Hornet from 1-2 p.m. on Monday, May 25. The event will remember and honor those men and women in the military services who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Veterans of past and present wars will be honored during a special Memorial Day service, followed immediately by a wreath ceremony.

A registered State and National Historic Landmark and American treasure, the USS Hornet serves as a monument to the men and women who have unselfishly defended our country’s freedom throughout the centuries. Visitors can explore the many decks of the ship from Captain’s Bridge to Engine Room. Exhibits include 13 Navy and Marine aircraft, ranging from WWII vintage to modern era, and the West Coast’s largest Apollo Moon Mission display. Tours of the ship will be available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 with Military I.D., and $6 for kids.

The USS Hornet Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the goal of inspiring people of all ages to experience naval history, science, and space technology first-hand.

The USS Hornet is docked permanently at the former Naval Air Station in Alameda and is open to the public daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with gates closing at 4 p.m. The ship is berthed at 707 W Hornet Ave, Pier 3, in Alameda, CA. Regular admission price is $14 for adults, $12 with Military I.D., and $6 for kids. Free parking. More information: (510) 521-8448 or www.uss-hornet.org. Directions on how to get there.

Woman Involved in Solo Accident in Dublin

Dublin Police diverted southbound traffic on Dougherty Rd. to westbound Amador Valley Blvd., following a solo vehicle accident in Dublin Thursday evening. A 46-year-old woman lost control of her Gray, BMW 330 CI convertible around 7:00 p.m. at the corner of Dougherty Rd. and Ventura Drive. The car hopped the curb, flattening a street sign, came to rest in some bushes, and caught fire. A passing motorist, an off-duty correctional officer, pulled the driver from the car. The woman, who seemed to be alert with no life threatening injuries, was fitted with a neck brace and transported by AMR ambulance to ValleyCare Medical Center in Pleasanton.

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Nominate a Preschool Teacher in the Bay Area

Join us in recognizing the enormous contributions of preschool teachers in the Bay Area.

Eleven outstanding preschool teachers will be selected by a panel of experts to receive:
• A $100 school supply catalog gift certificate.
• A FREE preschool class field trip to Habitot Children's Museum (up to 15 students ~a $130 value)
• One Habitot annual Family Membership (a $115 value) which may be offered at a fundraising auction or used personally
In addition, each of the winning nominators will receive:
• One Habitot annual Family Membership (a $115 value) this spring.

Nominate a preschool teacher March 29 - May 29, 2009


Download the Preschool Contest PDF form.

Mail, Fax or Email Application to:
Habitot Children's Museum
"PRESCHOOL TEACHERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
Attn: Lauren Levin
PMB 326 • 1563 Solano Ave. • Berkeley CA 94707
Habitot Children's Museum • PMB 326 • 1563 Solano Ave • Berkeley, CA 94707 • 510-647-1111 • www.habitot.org
Fax: (510) 647-1110
Email: dassoc@habitot.org
Questions? Call Lauren at (510) 647-1111 x 31