This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first confirmed Zodiac killings. On December 20, 1968, David Arthur Faraday, 17, and Betty Lou Jensen, 16 were shot and killed on Lake Herman Road, within the city limits of Benicia. The two were on their first date and had planned to attend a Christmas concert at…
Happy Birthday, Ol’ Blue Eyes!
Frank Sinatra, born Francis Albert Sinatra, was born on December 12, 1915 in Hoboken, New Jersey to Martin and Natalie Sinatra, Italian immigrants. He started his career by singing in nightclubs, then became a band singer for Harry James and then for Tommy Dorsey. In 1943, Sinatra began his solo career and his acting debut. In…
World AIDS Day
December 1st is World AIDS Day -- a time when we show support for people living with HIV and AIDS and commemorate those who have died from AIDS-related illnesses. World AIDS Day was actually the first global health day, starting in 1988. For online resources about AIDS and HIV, visit our Healthcare Guide on AIDS…
Happy Birthday, Louisa May Alcott!
Louisa May Alcott was born on November 29, 1832 in Germantown, PA to Amos and Abigail Alcott. She was the second of four daughters. Louisa and her sisters were taught by their father. Louisa began writing at an early age, often her stories would be acted out by her and her sisters for friends. She…
Great American Smokeout!
November 16th is the Great American Smokeout! Are you a smoker who wants to quit? Now's as good a time as any! The American Cancer Society is sharing all sorts of resources for people interested in quitting smoking. You can find these resources here: https://www.cancer.org/healthy/stay-away-from-tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html. You can also find resources at the St. Tammany Parish Library! …
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Sure, Halloween is around the corner, but ghosts and ghouls aren't the only scary things we think about in October. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Whether you're watching football or grocery shopping, you can't help but see pink everywhere. But have you actually stopped to think about your family and breast cancer? One…
Global Handwashing Day!
October 15th is Global Handwashing Day! With the kids back in school and flu season starting up again, we thought this would be the best time to remind everyone of the importance of washing your hands. While you may be diligent about your hand hygiene, you may not know about the World Health Organization's recommended…
Yosemite National Park
The Yosemite National Park was established on October 1, 1890 through the efforts of John Muir and Robert Underwood Johnson. The park is located in California and encompasses 747,956 acres. In 1903, John Muir took President Theodore Roosevelt on a tour of the park and persuaded the president to return Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove…
Happy Birthday Agatha Christie!
Agatha Christie was born on September 15, 1890 in Torquay, England as Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller to Frederick and Clara Miller. She was the youngest of three. She married Colonel Archibald Christie in 1914, a Royal Flying Corps pilot. While he was away during World War I, she worked at a local hospital as…
National Yoga Awareness Month!
Interested in getting healthy or pursuing inner peace? Well, September just might be the time to do that. This month is National Yoga Awareness Month. According to the Yoga Health Foundation, "September is official National Yoga Month (a national observance designated by the Department of Health & Human Services), designed to educate about the health…
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