A Note from History – September 3
1777 – The American flag is flown in battle for the first time, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Maryland.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-stars-and-stripes-flies
A Note from History – September 2
1969 – America’s first automatic teller machine (ATM) makes its public debut, dispensing cash to customers at Chemical Bank in Rockville Center, New York.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-atm-opens-for-business
A Note from History – August 30
30 B.C – Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, committed suicide, possibly by means of an asp, a poisonous Egyptian serpent and symbol of divine royalty.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/cleopatra-commits-suicide
A Note from History – August 27
1859 – Petroleum is discovered in Titusville, Pennsylvania leading to the world’s first commercially successful oil well.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titusville,_Pennsylvania
A Note from History – August 26
1920 – The 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote, is formally adopted into the U.S. Constitution.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/19th-amendment-adopted
Special Needs Day of Discovery at Arizona Museum of Natural History
The Arizona Museum of Natural History is encouraging young adults, adults and seniors with special needs to participate in a day of discovery. Two sessions are available on Wednesday, August 25, 2010: 10 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Equipped with an explorer’s map, each museum visitor will follow life-sized dinosaur tracks that will guide them through seven interactive learning stations located throughout the museum. Starting at the beginning of time in the new Origins exhibit, visitors will follow the trail stopping at various stations that will include Dinosaur Hall and panning for gold. The trail ends at the Discovery Lab where visitors will engage in various multi-sensory learning activities such as making fossils, exploring colors and spirals in nature and more, aimed to serve those who may have various physical or cognitive limitations.
The $6.oo per person cost includes museum admission. Pre-registration is required.
For more information or to pre-register, please contact Alice at 480.644.5907 or alice.jung@mesaaz.gov. For general information about the Arizona Museum of Natural History, visit http://www.azmnh.org.
A Note from History – August 23
1902 – pioneering cookbook author Fannie Farmer, who changed the way Americans prepare food by advocating the use of standardized measurements in recipes, opens Miss Farmer’s School of Cookery in Boston.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/fannie-farmer-opens-cooking-school
A Note from History – August 19
1934 – The first All-American Soap Box Derby is held in Dayton, Ohio.
Sizzling Hot Topics in Mesa
“Sizzling Hot Topics” is the theme of two upcoming classes presented by City of Mesa Neighborhood Services and The Leadership Centre. Both classes will be held at Fire Station 206, 815 N. Lindsay Road (Lindsay and Adobe) from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, August 18 “Neighborhood Nuisances – how to manage the really tough issues like feral cats, pigeons and barking dogs”
• Wednesday, August 25 “Water Conservation – how to keep money from pouring down the drain”
Each class costs $10.
You can register online at www.theleadershipcentre.org or call (480) 732-7174.
The Leadership Centre is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that provides Arizona residents with information, resources and tools that create and support effective community partners. The focus of the public-private partnership is to empower all citizens to build better communities.
Sign up for fall adult sports leagues: Kickball, Volleyball and Flag Football
Mesa Parks and Recreation launched its newest adult sports league – kickball. Adults 18 and over can join in a season of double headers with a final kickball tournament this fall for all teams. Registration begins on Aug. 10 at 8 a.m. Cost is $300 per team with a maximum of 20 team players on the roster. The season starts on Tuesday, Sept.7 and will run for seven weeks. Games will be played at Kleinman Park, 850 W. Eighth Ave.
Mesa is also bringing back its women and co-ed volleyball league. The league will consist of three matches per night for seven weeks plus a single elimination tournament at the end of season for all teams. Registration begins on Aug. 10 at 8 a.m. Cost is $270 per team. The co-ed volleyball league will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 1 and games will be played at Webster Recreation Center, 202 N. Sycamore. The women’s volleyball league will begin on Thursday, Sept. 2 and games will be played at Broadway Recreation Center, 59 E. Broadway Road.
An eight-player flag football team returns this fall. Registration begins on Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. Cost is $475 per team. The season begins on Tuesday, Aug. 31 or Wednesday, Sept. 1 and will run for seven weeks. Games will be held at Riverview Sports Complex, 2100 W. Eighth St. or Red Mountain Sports Complex, 905 N. Sunvalley Blvd. Games will be 20-minute running halves and a post season tournament will be held for the top four teams.
Prizes will be given to each league and tournament winner. To register, you must obtain a Team ID by calling (480) 644-2352. For more information about Mesa’s adult sports league visit http://www.mesaaz.gov/adultsports or to be placed on the free agent list, call (480) 644-5308.
