Get Ready for Poppy Day – April 6th

Submitted by the Electronic Communications Committee

Help Spread the Word

Education is an import part of charity work.

• Give out Poppy Seeds to Parlor Members, Friends, Families, Schools and other organizations.
• Watch the Poppy Reserve Live Stream to see the daily changes in the Poppy Reserve
• Share “Poppy Day – April 6th” with your Parlor Sisters
• Wear a poppy shirt or pin to celebrate the day!
• Copy the “Happy California Poppy Day!” image and use in your Parlor Newsletter

Events…

• California Poppy Festival (Lancaster): April 17–19, 2026. This signature event features live entertainment, food, and more.
• AV Fair and Event Center (Lancaster): April 17-19, 2026.Arena events are festival seating only. Arena event tickets do not include admission to the California Poppy Festival™.
• California Nature Art Museum (Solvang): April 12, 2026. Offers free admission, native plant sales, and crafts.
• Poppy Festival at Shasta State Historic Park: April 11, 2026, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A celebration of spring located six miles west of Redding on Highway 299W. Includes Blacksmith demonstration, California Poppy Craft, Poppy photo station and story walk. Call 530-243-8194 for more information.

When a cardiac emergency happens — the first responder is YOU!

A message from the American Heart Association…

Women are six times as likely to die of heart disease as breast cancer. Heart disease kills more women over 65 than do ALL cancers.

Cardiac arrest can strike anytime, anywhere — at home, at an NDGW meeting, or in your community. But right now, only about 40% of people step in to help. That means too many lives are lost, not because people don’t care, but because they aren’t prepared.

For American Heart Month, the American Heart Association is giving you the tools to take control of that moment. Because when every second counts, the choice to act can mean the difference between life and death.

You don’t need a medical degree. You don’t need a uniform. You need knowledge. You need courage. You need to know CPR. You are the first responder until help arrives. Learn CPR. Because protecting your family, your friends, your NDGW Sisters and your community starts with being prepared.

Share “Hands-Only CPR” this Heart Month at a Parlor Meeting.

Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps, performed in this order:

Step 1: Call 911 immediately if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse.

Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100 beats per minute (i.e., “Staying Alive”).

Spread the Word

• Give out Hands Only flyers to Parlor Members
• Watch a Hands-Only Video
• Share “Hands-Only CPR steps” in the Parlor Newsletter
• Take an on-line CPR Class for $18.95

Find more resources on CPR at heart.org/nation.

In a significant milestone for California’s maritime history, members of the California Lighthouse Preservation Committee recently gathered at Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park to support the ongoing efforts to save one of the state’s most iconic landmarks.

PGP Susan Collins (Fort Bragg No. 210) and Vickie Van Winkle (San Bruno No. 246) were honored to join PGP Suzi Riley, State Chairman of the NDGW Charitable Foundation, for a special check presentation. The donation, presented to the Pigeon Point staff and park rangers, will directly benefit the continued restoration of the lighthouse.

Despite a pending rainstorm, the day was a resounding success. The park staff expressed deep gratitude for the Native Daughters of the Golden West and their commitment to preserving California’s historical treasures. The group enjoyed a memorable afternoon at the beach, celebrating the progress made in ensuring this “tallest lighthouse in California” stands for another 150 years

See Pigeon Point Lighthouse Article

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• 1784: Benjamin Franklin playfully suggests waking up earlier to save on candle and oil use.
• 1895: New Zealand’s George Hudson proposes a two-hour time shift to have more daylight for his bug-hunting hobby.
• 1907: British builder William Willett seriously champions the idea of moving clocks forward to encourage people to get outside more during the summer. His proposal is considered by Parliament but not implemented. 

• 1916: Germany implements DST to conserve energy for the war effort, and other countries follow.
• 1918: The U.S. officially adopts DST with the Standard Time Act as a wartime measure to save fuel.
• Post-WWI: The U.S. repeals the law, but some cities continue to observe it. 

• 1942: DST is reinstated as a wartime measure and called “War Time” during World War II.
• 1945: “War Time” ends after WWII.
• 1966: The Uniform Time Act is passed, which standardizes DST across the country for the first time. It established that DST would begin on the last Sunday in April and end on the last Sunday in October, though states could opt out. 

• 1974-1975: A year-round DST period is attempted in the U.S. to save energy during an oil embargo, but it proves unpopular due to dark winter mornings.
• 1987: DST start date is moved to the first Sunday in April.
• 2007: The Energy Policy Act of 2005 goes into effect, shifting the start of DST to the second Sunday in March and the end to the first Sunday in November, which remains the current schedule. 

Historic Marker at the Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Re-Installed
Submitted by Gayle Gleim, San Jose Parlor No. 81

San Jose Parlor No. 81 was notified that the N.D.G.W. marker recognizing the Cathedral’s 162 years of history had become dislodged. Members had the opportunity to tour the Cathedral and learn about its rich history, including the use of local redwood in its construction and the remarkable stained-glass windows. It was heartening to see the community’s dedication to preserving their heritage. Fortunately, the marker itself was undamaged, and the Parlor resolved to proceed with repairs. P.G.P. Linda Galassi generously volunteered to etch the repair date on the back of the sign. The re-installation ceremony took place on July 24, 2025, and was graciously blessed by Rev. Filemon Diaz. The event was well-attended by Cathedral officials and  Parlor members, fostering a warm connection between the groups.

The Parlor is still trying to determine the original placement date of the marker, please contact the recording secretary, or email webmistress@ndgw.org, if you can help.