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Features Writer Michael Utsumi follows a Girl Scout Silver Award journey. Four members of Troop 31857 choose a unique path to address the topic of mental wellness that included establishing a club at Fallon Middle School for the benefit of all students. We chronicle part of their journey here:

Girl Scouts Take Action: Fallon Troop Champions Mental Wellness Through Silver Award Project Is it the journey or the destination? Some may argue that both are the goal. However, the ultimate blessing may be if either can benefit for the greater good. A group of Fallon Middle School (“FMS”…

Features Writer Michael Utsumi shares his special election day profile of outgoing Area 3 Trustee William Kuo. Mr. Kuo shares his perspective on his experiences as a DUSD trustee and the unique journey of fulfilling the legacy of his life partner, Catherine. We thank William for his candor and service to the Dublin community in this OneDublin.org exclusive conversation.
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Trustee William Kuo Reflects Upon Serving the Dublin Unified School District Board With election day 2024 here, voters are facing a myriad of propositions and choices of candidates to fill key positions. Early ballot collection data suggests that voter participation could result …

For poets in the City of Dublin, CA - after two terms as Dublin's Poet Laureate I'm going to pass the torch at the end of this year and encourage all interested to apply and build on the foundation I've provided for this role going forward! The application form is up and the deadline is approaching:

Dublin Poet Laureate | Dublin, CA - Official Website The City of Dublin is seeking applicants for the position of Poet Laureate, who serves as a public advocate for the appreciation and advancement of literary arts in the City Dublin.  

Features Writer Michael Utsumi shares his recent conversation with Emerald High School Vice Principal Lenni Velez. She has been a known quantity for countless students and families at Dublin High. Ms. Velez embraces this new opportunity with confidence and a fresh perspective - on several topics.

Assistant Principal Lenni Velez Fortifies Leadership and Familiarity at Emerald High School “Anyone that wants to build a lunar base at some point must of course be familiar with the local conditions.” – Professor Hakan Kayal Last week marked the physical opening of the new Emerald …

Features Writer Michael Utsumi shares a sit down with Emerald High School Inaugural Principal Francis Rojas. It is a fresh take on the efforts that were invested by this school community and his leadership team to make EHS the best that it can be.

Principal Francis Rojas Fosters a Community Vision for Emerald High School “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust – French Novelist Since his appointment as Inaugural Principal in July 2022, Fra…

I had the honor of performing as Guest Poet at the 20th Annual Haiku Festival in City of Chicago, hosted and organized by Regina Harris Baiocchi. The event open a full day of at the Chicago Public Library 25th Annual Poetry Fest. The event included a keynote by current US Poet Laureate Ada Limón. . Here is my full performance::

Haiku Festival 2024 Guest Poet James Morehead James Morehead (Poet Laureate - Dublin, CA) performs at the 20th Anniversary Haiku Festival, held at the Harold Washington Library Center in Chicago, as part...

The sun is going to shine over City of Dublin, CA for ! Make sure to catch the word premiere of the song "Two Emerald Cities" this Sat, 12:15pm, on the Pub Stage featuring Irish singer-songwriter Melanie O'Reilly (lyrics by City of Dublin Poetry Laureate James Morehead). The song celebrates the Dublin, California / Bray, Ireland sister city relationship.

"Two Emerald Cities" World Premiere at Dublin, CA St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Irish Jazz Meets Poetry - Viewless Wings DUBLIN, CA – March 15, 2024 – A special musical collaboration celebrating the Sister City relationship between Dublin, California and Bray, Ireland will have its world premiere at Dublin’s 40th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. “Two Emerald Cities,” a song written by acclaimed Irish ...

I've just confirmed a cool poetry reading at Prima Vini Wine Merchants (in City of Dublin, CA) with poet Heather Bourbeau on Fri April 12- 6:30pm. Free tickets available now.

Poetry & Wine: A Perfect Pairing Enjoy vintage wine to the poetry of James Morehead and Heather Bourbeau

For my City of Dublin, CA friends, the next time you stop by the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums you'll notice six new sculptures by artist Adan Romo, with captions I was asked to write over a year ago permanently stamped in metal. So cool.

More details and video of the installation for those not close to Dublin:

New City of Dublin Heritage Park Installation features Adan Romo Sculptures and Poet Laureate James Morehead's Poetry - Viewless Wings (DUBLIN, CA) Over a year ago I was approached by the City of Dublin, in my role as Poet Laureate, to create captions for six sculptures (to be created by artist Adan Romo) capturing the history of Dublin, California for our Heritage Park and Museums. I used the prose poetry form and crafted the stan...

The video clip of the 2023 NBC All-Star Teacher award presented to Erik Berteleson of Wells Middle School has been widely shared. OneDublin.org would like to send a hearty congratulations to Erik and Roadrunners everywhere that have had the "Mr. B. experience." For those unfamiliar with Bert, we wanted to dip into the OD archives and to expand the prism. The lessons he has taught migrate far beyond the Wells band room - from gaining a new appreciation for music and to respecting accountability to fellow members.
Mr. Bertelson was recognized as the Dublin Citizen of the Year for 2014 (pictured here with then Councilmember Don Biddle). While he led the Roadrunner Band & Guard countless times down Main Street in Disneyland over decades, Erik had the distinction of the very first band leader to march his crew through California Adventure Park.
Above all, he is an uncommonly decent human being. Thus, it is not surprising that scores of former students continue to support the Wells music program and cite him as being an instrumentally positive force during their middle school years. Go Bert and Wells!
Photo credit: Michael Utsumi