In fact, an alpha particle really is a nucleus-it's the same as the nucleus of a common atom of helium-but it doesn't have any electrons around it, and it's traveling very fast. Alpha particles are a type of ionizing radiation. To describe the production of alpha particles, we have to define radioactive decay.
Kingsburg Swedish Festival, which is the biggest and most known festivals that bring people in from all over the country, is held annually during the third weekend in May. Activities include a Swedish pancake breakfast, a parade and the coronation of the Swedish Festival Queen.
The 11th annual Music on the Town concert series is returning to Thursday nights in September and October. This year we have 7 nights of great entertainment scheduled, the September events will be outdoors behind Town Hall in the downtown district, the October events will be held at the Field of Dreams Activity Center. Food Service begins at 6:30pm with the Music beginning at 7:00pm.