Iâm very excited about bringing a new column to the Hanford Sentinel, a column about something I have a passion about â volunteering!Â
This idea came about in my semi-retirement stage of life where I find myself being a âfull-timeâ volunteer, where I cross paths daily with many Kings County residents who are volunteering morning, noon and night. I hope to shed light on the volunteer scene in Kings County and inform Sentinel readers about volunteer work opportunities in their community, or perhaps point them in the right direction. Weâll take a look at various volunteer organizations and the dedicated individuals who volunteer.
HANFORD — The Carnegie Museum of Kings County has begun an oral histories project to record the histories of longtime residents of Hanford and Kings County.
HANFORD â After a few months of hard work, the Carnegie Museum of Kings County is making headway on its goal to preserve the museum for the community.
The organization, which was formed by a group of concerned residents who banded together after learning of financial difficulties at the Hanford Carnegie Museum last summer, already has its own website up.
Jack Schwartz, a resident of Hanford and president of the Carnegie Museum of Kings County, said a small group of dedicated researchers and writers has been built and they are working to curate virtual exhibits in one easily accessible place.
In addition to a virtual exhibit on the history of the Carnegie Museum library building itself, an exhibit about the Kings County Sheriffâs Office and its history as well as a âThen and Nowâ exhibit of the county, are in the beginning stages on the website.