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MEETING DATE: August 9, 2007
SUBJECT: Heritage Center Status Report
Report Prepared by Elizabeth Isles, Heritage Center Director
ATTACHMENTS: 1)Heritage.Center Newsletter-Calendar of Events
RECOMMENDATION: Receive Report
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The following is a report on planned Heritage Center programs and
activities for the 2007-2008 Fiscal Year.
Dublin Book: A new pictorial history of Dublin entitled Images of America-Dublin was released in July.
The book was produced by Arcadia Books, a leading publisher of local and regional history books
throughout the United States. The book includes 200 vintage images with captions that show how Dublin
has grown from a farming town to the modem city it is today. It will be available at area bookstores such
as Barnes & Nobel and Borders as well as independent retailers, online retailers and at the Dublin
Heritage Center. The book was written by Michael Lynch, the great grandson of Michael and Mary Devany,
one of Dublin's pioneer families. In researching his own family history, Mr. Lynch became an authority on
Dublin's history. The goal was to have the book ready for the Day on the Glen Festival in September, to
commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Dublin's Cityhood.
CDL Grant: The Dublin Library and the Heritage Center applied for and received a grant for$5,000 to participate
in a state-wide digital library program which will preserve and provide permanent public access to historic photos.
Participation will allow anyone, from any computer, to see digital resources via centralized online access points
administered by the California State Library. Elizabeth Isles and Lee Jouthas, Library have attended a
training conference on the project and it is slated to be completed within a year.
Archives Intern: The FY 2007-2008 budget for the Heritage Center provides funding for a Summer Archive
Internship to (a) organize the photo collection, (b) input the data to "Past Perfect" Museum Software and (c) copy
and place photocopies in a binder for easy public access and cross reference. Maggie Stockel, a student at Merced
College,has been selected for the position and began working on the project in July.
Museum Assessment Program — Phase II (MAP): The application submitted for Phase II of the Museum
Assessment Program FY 2007-2008 was recently declined. The reason given was that there were many more
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applications submitted than could be accommodated. Staff plans to re-submit the application again by the end of
the year.
Visitor's Center: The Visitor's Center in Old St. Raymond's will be completed by the end of the summer 2007.
The Dublin San Ramon Women's Club generously provided funds to purchase a large flat screen TV and sound&
lighting system. DHPA has underwritten costs for an Eagle Scout project that will establish a concession area in
the back of the Church. The projects will blend with the historic building and will be unobtrusive for weddings and
rentals. The improvements will enhance the tour experience, expand uses for the building (to include films and
presentations) allow videos to be shown at weddings and memorials and to streamline concerts and refreshment
operations.
Teen Apprentice Camp: The Teen Apprentice Camp scheduled for August was cancelled due to
insufficient enrollment. The concept will be re-examined to see if program adjustments would make it
viable next year.
First Saturday Workshops: The Heritage Center has offered "Quarterly Workshops" since 2002. The workshops
have been sufficiently attended and have received positive feedback. The FY 2007-2008 budget for the Heritage
Center allows a higher service level to expand the workshops to a total of ten per year. The workshops will be held
on the first Saturday of every month from September through June. It is hoped that the regularity of the workshops
will help. build audiences and create volunteer opportunities. Each themed workshop will have a craft,
entertainment,food,costume and film element.
1. September Pioneer Days
2. October Pumpkins Galore
3. November Thanksgiving Traditions
4. December A Homespun Holiday
5. January Pirate Day
6. February Valentines Workshop
7. March Irish Fairies&Folklore
8. April Earth Day—Reduce,Recycle,Re-use
9. May Cowboy Round-Up
10. June Ice Cream Social
Classes,Archives 101: The Basics of Archival Storage will be offered on October 27, 2007 from 1:00-4:00 pm, at
the Dublin Heritage Center. Maxine Trost, Archivist for the Lawrence Livermore Lab, will show participants how
to organize photographs and documents in a way that will help them last for future generations. This one day
intensive workshop will provide information, resources and hands-on techniques to help the lay-person preserve
family photos and documents.
Book Discussion Group and Pioneer Breakfast: The Dublin Library is sponsoring a"Community Read" of
Snow Mountain Passage, the historical novel that chronicles the Donner Party struggles. Children can
also join in the project and read Patty Reed's Doll. It is a natural fit for the Heritage Center to get
involved because of the historical connections to the Dormer Party. On November 10 at 10:00 am, the
Heritage Center will host a drop-in book discussion of Snow Mountain Passage. The Dublin Historic
Preservation Association will serve a light pioneer breakfast. Costumed docents will welcome visitors and
lead tours.
Volunteer Program: Staff has been building an active volunteer corps over the past six months at the
Heritage Center. Since teamwork is an important component of volunteering, regular monthly meetings
called "Tea and Training" have been established on the first Wednesday of every month. The meetings
provide the opportunity to set schedules, discuss issues, and participate in enriching activities like field
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Temporary Exhibits:
• July 5 —August 24 - "Recovered Views, African American Portraits 1912-1925.
• Spring Exhibit- TBD
Winter Concert Series:
• November 17 - "Dave Rocha Jazz Group": An eclectic mix of modern jazz standards, "pop" tunes
and originals.
• December 15 - "Bay Bells": Back again by popular demand, Bay Bells is one of the nation's
longest-running community handbell ensembles
Heritage Center Newsletter: The FY 2007-2008 budget includes funding for a Heritage Center
Newsletter. The funds will be used to produce an annual newsletter (Attachment 1), that will outline the
full year's activities in a convenient "Calendar at a Glance".
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission
receive the report.
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Sept 1, 2007 Workshop: - Come make corn husk dolls, quill pens,
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Saturday It' - chum butter and help make Johnny
pm ,li11lt Pioneer Days Cakes and applesauce. Bingo Schmingo
$3 per person 111Ir'-4' nn
will sing and play songs of moving West
_ and the Gold Rush:
Oct. 6, 2007 ----- ----_-- ---- — _ -�Workshop: --_------ Everything Pumpkins; pie, carving and
Saturday crafts. Fun pumpkin and Halloween
2:00-4:00 pm Yi Pumpkins songs in an interactive live music by
$3 per person = ` Bingo Schmingo.
Galore _ _
,_ _Oct 27, 2007 Class: Teacher: Maxine Trost, Archivist for the
Saturday •�� Lawrence Livermore Lab. One day inten-
1:00-4:30 pm ` `-' Archives -101 workshop p
p sive worksho provides information, re-
$50 per person -, sources and hands-on techniques to get
started on preserving your family archive
November 3, 2007 Workshop: Explore the traditi,ons of Thanicsgiving
Saturday , , , through crafts and foods. Bingo
a00-4.00-Pm .r �r Tha s l i Schmingo will pnpvlde games and songs;
$3 per,person �,�.. , , - of the harvest timel
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November 10, 2007 --- Dublin Reads Book Discussion Group and Pioneer
Saturday .05 , Breakfast in St. Raymond's Church spon-
10:00 am A Snow sored by the Dublin Historic Preservation
I%Free Association)coffee, biscuits, bacon and
M®u n to i n lots of other Pioneer goodies.
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Nov 17, 2007 Concert: Trumpet, acoustic bass and electric gui-
Saturday tar deliver an eclectic mix of modern jazz
17:00 pm ��� ,Q h standards, "pop"tunes and originals.
$10 adults Held in the historic St. Raymond's
,$5 youth a z.'� Jazz Group Church.
December 1, 2007 'Arrm Workshop: We provide all the materials to make holi-
Saturday 'I, day decorations and gifts to give; Sip
2:00-4:00 ' .• _ Homes p u n spiced'cider and nibble holiday cookies.
$3 per person - . "
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December 15,2007 Concert: , Holiday Concert in Old St Raymond's
Saturday - Church: Bay Bells, back again:by popular
7:00 pm �1�N a- D I I s 'demand is one of the nation's longest run- '
�10 adults. �``-' : ning community handbell _
$ � � �. � . g rty ensembles.
$5..youth
January 5, 2008 Workshop: Make shrunken heads, follow treasure
Saturday K__/11 1 maps , sing sea shanties & learn Pirate
2:00-4:00 P i rate D a Lingo—arrr! Dress up—prize for best cos S3 per person � y tume. Songs and merriment with Bingo
Schmingo
February 2, 2008 v Workshop: Decorate heart shaped cookies&make Vic-
. , , torian scrap.cards for your Valentine: Make
Saturday
Saturd:00 Valentiries beautiful fans and visit with'The Fan Lady,"
$3 per person ( � Try your hand at Calligraphy. Enjoy fancy
_ ' Kt ; Tea : . tea&cakes. Bingo Schmin o will play silly
and old fashioned love songs.
March 1,;2008 , . Workshop , Make mossy little homes for the wee,people
Saturday - ,.E* - , " " • .(leprechauns&fairies!)Fill with Irish bless-,
2;00-4:00- = . Irish ings! For-a special treat,`Extended-Roots _
$3 per person . , a e ";will play�traditional Irish music. . - .
'Fair'ies:&;Folklore
April 5, 2008 a Workshop: .Being Green is easy!.At this workstop-you. ,
Saturday. M =i -,.can make a purse from jeans, soap from•
2:00-4:00 : Q E-a rt h a_ y oatmeal and art from trash Bingo Schmingo
$3 per person , ' will fill the air with earthy:fun.
May 3,2008 Workshop: Gather round the campfire for cowboy po- ,
Saturday \ etry,songs,crafts and grub. Make horse-
2:00-4:00 �'; COVVO shoes, vests,rattlesnakes and more. Help
$3 per erson - , - make stew and biscuits at the Chuck
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Round-U p Wagon: Live Cowboy music and rope
P` tacks. " .
June 7,-2008 . . _ _ Workshop: -Chum home-made-ice cream the old fash
Saturday .`' , ; toned-way. Make summer trafts and toys:
2:00-4.00 - i ce ream : Kid friendly,'interactive Bluegrass Concert In
$3 per person 0 - - • Old St. Raymond's
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Mailing Address ®VOLUNTEER- MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
City of Dublin \\ Hundreds of 3rd&4th Graders were given excellent tours in
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin CA 94568 I
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• Jam with the Dublin Bluegrass Band on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm. Or join the Old
Time/Fiddle Jam,on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at.7:00 pm. Free and open to all.levels.
• New Beginners Jam on the second Saturday of each month from 1:00-4:00 pm. Focused on helping those new
to bluegrass, to learn the basic skills needed to allow them to join in normal full-speed bluegrass jams; such as the
Jams held at the Heritage Center. The Slow Jam will provide a positive-and supportive environment to allow peo-
ple to learn to follow along with standard bluegrass songs and tunes played at a modest tempo. Standard bluegrass
instruments are encouraged; including guitar,fiddle, banjo, mandolin, dobra, and upright bass. It is for
adults and teens as well as younger-children accompanied by an adult..
• Dublin Historic Preservation Association (DHPA)was honored as "Organization of the Year" by the City
of Dublin.DHPA is a non-profit group that helps support the Heritage Center and other projects that benefit
Dublin. In the last.year DHPA has supported Eagle Scout projects, Dublin Pride,the Dublin Library and many
other events and projects.
• Dublin Reads:James D. Houston's Snow Mountain.Passage is a historical novel that provides insights into the..._
Donner Party. Dublin's founders were part of that original wagon train; but split with.the Donner group before
the:fateful move over the Sierras in the winter of_1847. The Heritage Center is hosting a Book Discussion •
Group and Pioneer Breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 10; at 10:00.arn. Please join:usfor lively discussions, light
breakfast and Museum Open House. Children can get_into the spirit and read Patty Reed's Doll. Book Discus=
sion/Breakfastsponsored by the DHPA You can get the book at local bookstores or at the.Dublin Library.
• "Tea&.Training"for Volunteers (you can be one!) on the First Wednesday of the month. Join our Volun-
teers for fun and enriching community service. "Tea&Training"at 100 pm on the first Wednesday of every
month or call Elizabeth Isles 925.452.2100.for more information.
• Heritage Center. and Dublin Library receive a State Grant to digitalize archive"collection. 200 historic pho-
tos will be scanned and added to the California Digital Library and Calisphere. This means you can view the Dub-
lin archive from any computer, anywhere!
• "The Journey" Exhibit has won an Award of Excellence from the California Parks&Recreation Service District
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