May 01, 2005

OLD TIME JUBILEE

Saturday, May 14, 2005 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

The Friends of Allensworth and the California State Parks System invite you to Old Time Jubilee at Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park on Saturday, May 14, 2005 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event provides a great family festival atmosphere with entertainment featuring… gospel, jazz and drama. In addition to the free self paced tours of the historic buildings, you can talk to the heirs of some of the original pioneers, shop at the open air arts and crafts market or eat some of the best ethnic food for miles around.

For more information call (619) 263-9101.

April 30, 2005

Past President of Vallejo Chapter

Alphonso Weaver, Past President of the Vallejo Chapter of the Friends of Allensworth, departed this life on Wednesday, April 21, 2005 at 9:00AM. He was also a member of the VFW Post 550 and the Good Time Rollers RV Club. He is survived by his wife of forty nine years. Services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 4, 2005 at American Legion Post 550. Located at 420 Admiral Callaghan Lane, Vallejo, CA 94591 (707) 644-3097

April 06, 2005

State Parks’ Central Valley Vision

California State Park Director Ruth Coleman announced today (April 6, 2005) that several public outreach meetings will be held to introduce more California residents to parks and recreation opportunities that are available in the Central Valley.

The strategy is known as “State Parks’ Central Valley Vision.” Coleman said she intends through this 20-year roadmap to increase the presence of California State Parks in the Central Valley both to meet the needs of Valley residents, and for protection and interpretation of “incredible natural, cultural, historical and recreational resources found only in the Valley.”

Colonel Allensworth SHP is just one of the Central Valley’s 32 State Park units.

The public is invited to attend one of several outreach meetings this spring (additional public outreach meetings will be held fall 2005):

Wednesday, April 27, 2005: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Woodland Opera House
340 2nd Street
Woodland, CA

Tuesday, May 31, 2005: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
C.S.U., Fresno
Student Union
5421 N. Maple Avenue
Fresno, CA

Wednesday, June 1, 2005: 3:30 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Resources Building Auditorium
1416 9th Street, 1st Floor
Sacramento, CA

Wednesday, June 8, 2005: 3:30 p.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Bidwell Mansion
525 The Esplanade
Chico, CA


Click here to read more.

If you are not able to attend one of the scheduled meetings, you can still let the State Parks’ Central Valley Vision Department know about your suggests for possible developments, expansion, interpretation and/or acquisition by filling out the public comments form.