The History of Monte Sereno

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Well-known historian Doug McNeil will speak on March 18 at the Saratoga Historical Foundation membership program on interesting people and events associated with the history of Monte Sereno. Monte Sereno (aka Peaceful Mountain) is well-known for author John Steinbeck residing there—but what about Billy Jones and the Wildcat Railroad and his friend Walt Disney; The Hitt family who once had a fireworks factory— the largest in the West; the popular Claravale dairy that also served Saratoga and a few more surprises. The presentation will take place at the Immanuel Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 14103 Saratoga Avenue in Saratoga. The potluck begins at 6:30 PM—bring food to share, your own utensils, plates, and preferred beverage. Coffee and water will be provided. The lecture will begin at 7:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this entertaining event.
Doug McNeil was recognized at Rotary Day at the White House in 2013 as one of 12 Rotarians across the US as a Champion of Change. He has been involved in many high technology companies but most recently is a senior director at Kinestral Technologies. When he worked for Lockheed Missles, he launched over 118 satellites from three continents. He has been involved in several youth service activities including the Sally Ride “reach for the Stars” at Stanford; Space Camp NASA at Los Gatos Union Schoo

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