Old Mary Fire Engine

This 1926 Federal with Dodge Brothers engine fire engine , known as Old Mary, is part of the West Sacramento Historical Society Major Collection. Photo was taken last fall at the Community Day Parade. ~ Barbara

Remembering our Veterans: "The Tuskegee Airmen"

The George S. "Spanky" Roberts Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. were at the Neighbors Fairs. Tuskegee Airmen, Inc is a non-profit organization with 50 chapters nationwide. Photo by Barbara

"In June 1941, the Tuskegee program officially began with formation of the 99th Fighter Squadron at the Tuskegee Institute, a highly regarded university founded by Booker T. Washington in Tuskegee, Alabama. In all, 992 pilots were trained in Tuskegee from 1940 to 1946; about 445 deployed overseas, and 150 Airmen lost their lives in training or combat.

On 29 March 2007, about 350 Tuskegee Airmen and their widows were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in the US Capitol rotunda."

Neighbors Fair: Kinetic Sculpture Racer

Elliott Ness of Lake County rode his Kinetic Sculpture the "Pear County Chopper" in the Community Parade. Photo by Barbara Smith

Kinetic sculptures are cross-country, human-powered vehicles made to go on sand, water, pavement and other surfaces.

Neighbors Fair: Aneesh Bellydance Troupe

Performing their Cabaret Egyptian and American Tribal styles of bellydance on the stage at the Neighbors Fair, was Aneesh Bellydance Troupe in their beautifully decorated harem pants and choli tops. Photo by Barbara

"This diverse group of women is unique in that all of the performers are over the age of 30 and come from a variety of career fields.......collectively they perform with a passion and sensuality that exemplifies the very essence of female beauty".

Neighbors Fair: Dancing Horses

This Latina rider in the traditional "Adelita " dress and charro sombrero performed with her dancing horse in the Neighbors Parade. They were part of the LULAC Group, the largest and oldest Hispanic Organization in the United States. Photo by Barbara Smith

A Family Tradition: The tradition of the Charros and Charreadas run in the family and go back many generations. It is likely that the Mexican charro tradition derived from Spanish horsemen who came from Salamanca, Spain.

Neighbors Fair: Red Rooster VolksWaffle

Waffles are my grandsons favorite food, and we entered a new appreciation for that delicate treat when we tried the Red Rooster Waffle at the Neighbors Fair. Photo by Barbara.

According to the waffle-makers, Marc Van Mieghem and Michelle Salata, the VolksWaffle is characterized by a special sugar that melts within, and caramelizes on, the waffle when baked. And they are delicious!

Neighbors Fair: "Best of Broderick" Mural

Jack and Hal painted on the Best of Broderick Mural at the Neighbors Fair yesterday. The day started with the community parade that ended at the River Walk park which was setup with a free entertainment and craft area for kids, community group booths, a music concert and a great selection of food and libations. Photo by Barbara