Officially, the people of the USA are invited to celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held. Most celebrations are concentrated around the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is also known as Landing Day or Discoverer's Day.

Not all parts of the United States celebrate Columbus Day. It is not a public holiday in some states such as California, Oregon, Nevada and Hawaii. Moreover, Native Americans’ Day is celebrated in South Dakota, while Indigenous People’s Day is celebrated in Berkeley, California.

For a more controversial look at Christopher Columbus and his discoveries, click on this link: www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2014/10/08/columbus-day-how-is-this-still-a-thing/

You can help with the Ebola Crisis in Liberia

About a year ago some Rotarians from the Rotary Club of Harper City in Liberia visited the Rotary Club of Detroit and Margaret Williamson, Past President, Detroit, has maintained correspondence with them since that time. Because of that, they have a way to get help into the hands that need it to fight against the Ebola outbreak.  Of immediate need are hand washing gallons fitted with faucets, chlorine, soaps, antiseptics and disinfectants and gloves.  Your assistance should take the form of cash, as time is of the essence, and getting supplies overseas would be costly and prohibitive.  The Harper City club has a goal to reach $10,000 and have raised $2,000 on their own.  The Detroit club has contributed $2,000 as well.  If you'd like to help and offer a contribution, please look for the sign up sheet going around at Rotary on Monday or contact Rose Angela directly.