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November 7 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts and Entertainment Source: Faces and Places

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November 7 Vallejo/Vacaville Arts and Entertainment Source: Faces and Places

Rowan Garrison, 5, dressed as a pirate at the Vacaville Museum Halloween Stroll on Oct. 31. (Courtesy of Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Teagan Hayes, administrative project coordinator, Vacaville Museum at the Vacaville Museum Halloween Stroll on Oct. 31. (Courtesy of Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Teagan Hayes, administrative project coordinator, Vacaville Museum at the Vacaville Museum Halloween Stroll on Oct. 31. (Courtesy of Kathy Keatley Garvey)
Bill Mares - a decorated Vietnam War Veteran, life-member of www.VFW1123.org, and retired Vallejo businessman - recently donated 22 framed pictures of Mare Island-built ships to the Vallejo Veterans Memorial Building. The beautiful pictures will soon be displayed for the public to appreciate at 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane. Over 500 ships were built and thousands more were repaired during Mare Island Naval Shipyard's historic lifetime. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
Bill Mares — a decorated Vietnam War Veteran, life-member of www.VFW1123.org, and retired Vallejo businessman — recently donated 22 framed pictures of Mare Island-built ships to the Vallejo Veterans Memorial Building. The beautiful pictures will soon be displayed for the public to appreciate at 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane. Over 500 ships were built and thousands more were repaired during Mare Island Naval Shipyard’s historic lifetime. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
On Oct. 21, Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray, 5th from right, attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carl H. Kreh Post 1123 monthly 3rd Monday of the month dinner at 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane. Veterans and families appreciated Murray's community outreach as he patiently listened to citizens' concerns. Please visit www.CityofVallejo.net for details. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
On Oct. 21, Vallejo City Manager Andrew Murray, 5th from right, attended the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carl H. Kreh Post 1123 monthly 3rd Monday of the month dinner at 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane. Veterans and families appreciated Murray’s community outreach as he patiently listened to citizens’ concerns. Please visit www.CityofVallejo.net for details. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
Recently, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) of Solano County proudly honored four legal-profession-aspiring students with scholarships. From left are APABA Founder Ruthe Ashley, APABA Advisor Dr. Katrina Traylor, Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Board President Dr. Latyna Young, Samara Vasquez, Joselyn Villanueva, Charlie Normington, Carla Oxlaj, and VCUSD Superintendent Rubén Aurelio. APABA supports and promotes the professional growth of Asian/Pacific Islander attorneys, represents the interest of its members in the legal profession, protects and defends the legal rights of the community, and supports youth education and outreach. Please visit www.apabasolanocounty.com for details. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
Recently, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA) of Solano County proudly honored four legal-profession-aspiring students with scholarships. From left are APABA Founder Ruthe Ashley, APABA Advisor Dr. Katrina Traylor, Vallejo City Unified School District (VCUSD) Board President Dr. Latyna Young, Samara Vasquez, Joselyn Villanueva, Charlie Normington, Carla Oxlaj, and VCUSD Superintendent Rubén Aurelio. APABA supports and promotes the professional growth of Asian/Pacific Islander attorneys, represents the interest of its members in the legal profession, protects and defends the legal rights of the community, and supports youth education and outreach. Please visit www.apabasolanocounty.com for details. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
Oct. 23, US Representative John Garamendi honored 42 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. The 11th annual Women of the Year event honorees have all made significant contributions to society through public service, business, education, and the local economy. Pictured are the honorees from Travis Air Force Base. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)
Oct. 23, US Representative John Garamendi honored 42 women from the 8th Congressional District of California who are leaders and visionaries in their communities. The 11th annual Women of the Year event honorees have all made significant contributions to society through public service, business, education, and the local economy. Pictured are the honorees from Travis Air Force Base. (Courtesy of Nestor Aliga)

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) graduated more than 3,200 students worldwide in the summer 2024 term. Local graduates included:

Daniel Phanachone of Vacaville, Associate of Arts

Sophia Castillo of Fairfield, Associate of Arts

Angela Etheridge of Vacaville, Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Brian Leung of Vacaville, Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Technology

Philip Agyekum of Vacaville, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Glody Tukeba of Travis AFB, Master of Science in Management: Information Systems and Services

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