08/03/2026
🎉 Happy August, Delano!
What a July! Our community came together for an unforgettable celebration of America 250 and Delano's 150th Anniversary during this year's Fourth of July festivities. Thank you to everyone who volunteered, participated, and celebrated with us!
🧡 Commemorate Delano's 150th
There's still time to take home a piece of Delano history:
• 150th Apparel – Available the 1st–15th of every month
• Commemorative Book ($40) – Delano On The Crow: 150 Years of Unrivaled Spirit! by Marcia Brakke, available at the The Book Nook, All Seasons Sports, Vintage Storyteller, and the Delano Senior Center
• Historic Village Hall Ornament ($25) – Available at the Delano Senior Center
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, October 3
Delano 150-Year Jamboree
Join us as we celebrate 150 years of Delano with a day full of history, community, and fun. More details coming soon!
August Highlights
🎉 National Night Out – Tuesday, Aug. 4
🍔 Taste Of Delano – Wednesday, Aug. 5
🏛 Forest City Stockade Trip – Saturday, Aug. 15
Travel back to 1862 with this living history experience. Open to everyone! Register through the Delano Senior Center
☕ History Chats – Friday, Aug. 21 | 9:30–10:30 a.m.
This month's theme: Recreation & Night Life. Come share your memories or just listen!
🎨 Community Painting Project – Saturday, Aug. 22 | 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Delano Public Library. Help create a community artwork celebrating Delano's 150th. Free and open to all!
As we head into fall and our sesquicentennial year begins to wind down, there's still plenty of time to celebrate. If your neighborhood, church, business, organization, or group of friends is planning an event that celebrates Delano's past, present, or future, let us know -we'd love to help spread the word!
What are you looking forward to most this month? 👇
