"History Alive" Returns for 36th Season

 The "History Alive" lecture series, sponsored by the Lemon Grove Historical Society, will open with "A Fireside Chat with Donna Beckley Adams," announced Estelle Lauer, vice president for Programs.

     Adams, a "Founding Mother" of Lemon Grove, worked for civic incorporation and spearheaded the "Family Town Meeting" workshops in April, 1977 that led to the establishment of urban planning and management practices in the fledgling city.   

     Many of the ideas in the workshop handbook were incorporated into the City's first General Plan (1980) and expanded in its second General Plan (1996).  Today, as the City develops its third Plan, the early vision of Adams and her cohort of visionaries is stronger than ever.

     After graduating from SDSU in 1975 with a degree in Recreation, Adams was hired to serve as Community Schools Director under a "Great Schools" initiative.

     Adams is married to Lemon Grove's former long-time fire chief, Robert Adams.  For 12 years she worked as Public Information Officer for the El Cajon Fire Department, where she created fire safety awareness programs for children, families and business owners.
    
     Questions and answers, and refreshments, will follow the presentation.

     "History Alive" is made possible in part by the Mary England Endowment for Education, and videotaping of the lectures is made possible by a Community Enhancement Grant from the San Diego County Board of Supervisors on the recommendation of Supervisor Dianne Jacob. 

     "History Alive" is suitable for ages 13 and over and is a free, public service of the Historical Society.  For more information, call 619-460-4353.