07/09/2025
POP members Janna & Elizabeth joined the Hanchett Park Living Historicals to walk in the Rose, White, & Blue Parade on July 4th, with the theme, "Valley of Heart's Delight." Janna's costume represented a prize-winning jar of jam, featuring all of the blue ribbons that she and her husband have won at the Santa Clara County Fair with their jam, vegetables, and flower arrangements over the years. Elizabeth re-created a fruit cannery worker's uniform apron and cap from the 1920s, referencing photos and original garments in History San Jose's collection, among other resources. Seen here with their friend Phil, who dressed as an orchard or cannery worker from the early to mid 1900s, with a replica of a Libby's brand fruit can on a pole; Libby's was one of the many brands of canned fruit that originated in the Santa Clara Valley of California.
07/09/2025
POP's spring events went well, and we are enjoying our activities this summer! Our fashion show at the Watermark on June 7th was very well received; the audience took a little while to warm up but was laughing at all our antics by the end of the show. Photos will be posted when I receive them. Several POP members participated in the Rose, White, & Blue parade through the Rose Garden neighborhood on July 4th again, and had a lot of fun with the theme "Valley of Heart's Delight"! The weather cooperated with comfortable 72 degree temperatures and light breezes, and the audience seemed to like seeing us. The rest of our summer calendar looks like this:
Ambiance and an informational table -- Shiny Side Up Bicycle Show at History Park on July 20th.
Fashion show and ambiance -- Spirit of '45 Event, History Park, on August 16th. Fashion Show from 5:30-6:00p.m.
Ambiance and an informational table -- Cars in the Park event, History Park, September 13th from 11-4p.m.
Fashion shows and ambiance -- Trails to Rails (1840-1920) event, Sunnyvale Heritage Park Museum, October 25th.
Remember, we are always open to add appearances or fashion shows to our schedule; please contact us if you are interested.
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