KFCF Community Calendar: Updated 7/26/24
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DAILY CALENDAR
(Multiple Day and Ongoing Events are at end of posting)
Friday, July 26th
The Fresno County Historical Society invites you to Fresno’s Global Impact Tour, a full day excursion the Oakland Port Authority in Jack London Square with their Commodities Representative, Ron Brown. Lunch will be provided in Jack London Square. Be prepared to be amazed when experiencing how Fresno exports its agricultural products around the world. The tour Itinerary:
6:30AM - Arrive at Kearney Mansion for breakfast burritos and a look inside of Kearney Mansion.
7:15AM - Board our luxury motorcoach.
7:25AM - Departure.
7:30AM to 11:40AM - Travel to Jack London Square. The trip includes Ag Trivia with Prizes & History Presentation on the Roots of Fresno's Ag Industry.
Noon - Hosted lunch in Jack London Square (included with ticket).
1:00PM - Port Authority Tour.
5:30PM - Dinner - on your own during rest stop during the return journey.
7:00PM - Arrive back at Kearney Mansion.
Tickets for this tour are $150 and can be purchased on-line at https://www.valleyhistory.org/product-page/fresno-s-global-ag-impact-tour.
Friday, July 26th
The Fresno Art Museum holds its Opening Reception for the new exhibits that open on July 27th. There will be wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres (no host bar opens at 5 p.m.), and the Reception is from 5-8 p.m. There will be talks by artists Wendy Maruyama and Charles Gaines, plus special guests and exhibition curators. It takes place in the Museum’s Bonner Auditorium and is free for members or $20 for non-members. The Fresno Art Museum is located at 2233 N. First St. For more information, go to www.FresnoArtMuseum.org.
Friday, July 26th
The City of Chowchilla invites you to a free concert at 8 p.m. in Veteran’s Memorial Park, in conjunction with the summer market which starts at 6 p.m. Tonight’s concert features Sound Remedy.
Saturday, July 27th
The 8th annual FCC Dance Expo is upon us! On Saturday, July 27, celebrate a day of dance with Fresno City College faculty and community master dance teachers. Classes are offered throughout the day to dancers of all ages and abilities. We will showcase diverse styles, genres, and cultures. The Dance Expo is a community-wide dance event that brings the valley’s artists together by offering dance education, sparking celebration of artistic expression, showing support of local dancers, and providing opportunities for networking among students and professional community members! This day-long event acts as a fundraiser for the Dance Department to help raise funds for scholarships, costumes, and other opportunities. All teachers, faculty, and community members are volunteering to bring together this wonderful dance offering for our community. The Dance Expo draws middle school, high school, and young adults to the campus to learn how excellent training and insightful personal planning can lead to a rewarding degree in dance and a professional career. Check-In 8:00 am (in front of the cafeteria) and Master Classes are from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, followed by a Gala Performance at 6:00 pm. There is a $10 entrance fee. Register on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fcc-dance-expo-2024-tickets-911119391627. For more information contact cristal.tiscareno@fresnocitycollege.edu.
Saturday, July 27th
The City of Chowchilla invites you to the last of the season’s free “Movies in the Park” at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 600 W. Robertson Blvd., starting at sunset (around 8:15 p.m.). The movie is “Migration.” Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy!
Friday, August 2nd
Saturday, August 3rd
The Westside Theatre in Newman, CA invites you to The Boys of Summer Eagles tribute starting at 8 p.m. The Eagles Experience with Boys Of Summer celebrates 20 Years in 2024! With well over 500 high profile shows already throughout the U.S. and have become known as one of the top touring Eagles Tribute band in America. It has been said repeatedly by fans of the music of The Eagles after watching BOS, "Close your eyes, and you're there". For tickets and more information, go to https://westsidetheatre.ticketleap.com/eagles2/dates/Aug-03-2024_at_0800PM.
Wednesday, August 7th
CMAC (Community Media Access Collaborative) invites you to a workshop on “Getting Started at CMAC,” from 6-8 p.m. Come one come all! This free and open-to-the-public event includes a tour of our state-of-the-art CMAC facilities, opportunities to learn about the media tools, recording spaces, our media services, and more! Start your media production journey at YOUR local community media center by registering today! The workshop takes place at CMAC, 1555 Van Ness Avenue #201, Fresno. To register, go to https://GettingStarted-Aug24.eventbrite.com/?aff=CC. For more information e-mail info@cmac.tv.
Saturday, August 10th
CMAC (Community Media Access Collaborative) invites you to a workshop on “Editing with Adobe Premiere,” from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn the basics of video editing using Adobe’s leading video editing software, Premiere Pro. We will teach you how to start your project, use various tools, and export your final videos. You may learn with your own footage or provided practice footage. The workshop is free for members or $10 for non-members, and takes place at CMAC, 1555 Van Ness Avenue #201, Fresno. To register, go to https://AdobePremierePro-Aug24.eventbrite.com/?aff=CC. For more information e-mail info@cmac.tv.
Saturday, August 10th
The Westside Theatre in Newman, CA invites you to Maroon Vibes Maroon 5 tribute, starting at 8 p.m. Maroon Vibes is your ultimate Maroon 5 tribute experience! Groove to the electrifying tunes of Maroon 5 & Adam Levine performed by top-talent musicians, and led by a front-man who not only mirrors the look and presence of Adam Levine, but also captures his signature falsetto vocals. Immerse yourself into a high-energy experience full of infectious melodies and irresistible hits as Maroon Vibes brings you the next best thing to the real artist. For tickets or more information, go to https://westsidetheatre.ticketleap.com/maroon2/dates/Aug-10-2024_at_0800PM.
Wednesday, August 14th
CMAC (Community Media Access Collaborative) invites you to a workshop on “YouTube Tactics: Unlocking your Channel's Potential,” from 6 to 8 p.m. This workshop introduces participants to the YouTube platform, covering the user interface's navigation and features and an understanding of the YouTube algorithm. Attendees will learn best practices to optimize content visibility and engagement, equipping them with essential skills to succeed on YouTube. The workshop is free for members or $10 for non-members, and takes place at CMAC, 1555 Van Ness Avenue #201, Fresno. To register, go to https://YouTube-Aug24.eventbrite.com/?aff=CC. For more information e-mail info@cmac.tv.
Saturday, August 17th
CMAC (Community Media Access Collaborative) invites you to a workshop on “Tech Talk: Your Guide to CMAC Gear,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Are you ready to start your next video project but don't know where to start? Come in to CMAC for an open discussion about what equipment we have at checkout to better plan out your next production. The workshop is free for members or $10 for non-members, and takes place at CMAC, 1555 Van Ness Avenue #201, Fresno. To register, go to https://TechTalk-Aug24.eventbrite.com/?aff=CC. For more information e-mail info@cmac.tv.
Saturday, August 17th
The Westside Theatre in Newman, CA invites you to The Traveling Wilburys Revue, starting at 8 p.m. George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, the super-group that never performed live and the music they created out of that brief moment at the invitation of George Harrison to "get together and write some songs."
Hits like Handle With Care, End Of The Line, and Last Night. The Traveling Wilburys Revue brings that music of the Wilburys and the hits from each of these individual artists to every show. Here Comes The Sun, Won’t Back Down, Pretty Woman,
Like A Rolling Stone, Don’t Bring Me Down, and more. For tickets and more information, go to https://westsidetheatre.ticketleap.com/wilburys2/dates/Aug-17-2024_at_0800PM.
Saturday, August 24th
CMAC (Community Media Access Collaborative) invites you to a workshop on “Video for Instagram and TikTok,” from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn how to create videos that are visually appealing and effective at communicating your message! Gain knowledge about industry-standard social media tools and techniques, by learning how to create visually appealing videos that communicate your message effectively. At the end of the workshop, you'll have a foundation to utilize skills to capture user's attention and help build your brand for your content on social media. The workshop is free for members or $10 for non-members, and takes place at CMAC, 1555 Van Ness Avenue #201, Fresno. To register, go to https://IGandTikTok-Aug24.eventbrite.com/?aff=CC. For more information e-mail info@cmac.tv.
Saturday, August 24th
This year’s Queer Housing Summit, takes place at the Tower Theatre. Doors open at 9:00 am, the event starts at 10:00 am with an end time of 6:00 pm. Keynote speaker is Madeline Pendleton, CEO and Founder of Tunnel Vision. Topics to be covered include renting and ownership, policy and advocacy, elders and youth, and disability and access. This is a community space led by queer joy, resistance and resilience, where there will be sharing of skills and knowledge to create a world of stable and affirming housing for all. The event includes lunch, childcare, and Spanish and ASL translation. Tickets are $20 dollars to cover lunch, and can be purchased online at bit.ly/qhs24 or in person from the Tower Theater. This event is sponsored by the South Tower Community Land Trust. For more information, e-mail info@queerhousingsummit.org.
Sunday, September 15th
The Fiestas Patrias celebration in Downtown Fresno brings together the culture and spirit of the Latino community across the Central Valley. It celebrates the rich history of Latino culture in Fresno and invite all to come together to show cultural pride and commemorate freedom. This year the festivities will kick off with a parade down Fulton Street and continue with amazing performances, vendors, and of course our downtown businesses. Save the date and get your dancing shoes ready for Fiestas Patrias 2024. It goes from 11am - 6pm on Fulton Street in downtown Fresno from Mariposa to Kern.
Saturday, September 28th
Save the date for the annual KFCF Banquet with special guest speaker Greg Palast on election suppression and what’s at stake for our democracy. More information coming soon!
Saturday, September 28th
Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28th 2024 at 10:00 a.m. for Madera’s 93rd annual Old Timers’ Day Parade! Leading this year’s parade as Grand Marshall
will be Veteran, and former City Councilmember, Herman Perez. Accompanying him as the Honorable King and Queen of the Parade will be lifelong Madera residents Phil and Klina Oberti. At the conclusion of the parade, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held in Courthouse Park for the newly renovated park which will feature a new accessible playground area, performance stage, exercise equipment, musical instruments, walking paths, and various other improvements. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the Historic Courthouse, which will be open to the public to enjoy. The Old Timers’ Day Parade typically features 50-70 various entries from stagecoach’s, firetrucks, bands, and several youth groups. Attendance is in the neighborhood of 5,000 and concludes with the Booths in the Park Event (located in Courthouse Park). The parade spans
from Flume St. down to G St. along Yosemite Ave. and is distinguished as the hallmark of parades in Madera County. Parade applications & sponsorship information can be found at: http://www.maderadowntown.com.
Saturday, October 19th
The Discovery Center invites you to 2024 Tricks & Treats, from 10 am-2 pm. Looking for a not-so-scary party to take the kids to? Discovery Center has got you covered! Tricks & Treats boasts trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and great food. As you stroll through the grounds, you’ll see decorated booths and fun crafts to take home. The cost is $1 for nonmembers, FREE for members, veterans/active duty, & ages 2yrs & under. At just $1 admission, Fresno Discovery Center is the place to be on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Saturday, October 26th
Save the date for Spectrum Art Gallery’s Benefit Print Auction and Exhibition in the Fresno High district at Dulce Upfront. With the annual print auction and exhibition, they hope to generate vital financial support for Spectrum Art Gallery, now in its 44th year.
MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS:
Every Saturday (until the killing in Palestine ends)
There will be a protest at Riverpark (Blackstone & Nees) from 6-8 p.m. hosted by the Palestine Liberation Group. Signs and banners will be available: Bring yours, hold theirs or help hold one of the large banners. Your presence is what counts most! Come for as long as you can and bring a chair if that's more comfortable.
Every Sunday (until the killing in Palestine ends)
Jovita in her ongoing Demonstration/Vigil in support of Palestine, every Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Cedar Avenue and Barstow Avenue, across from Fresno State football stadium. Each person can choose their time. Whatever time you can be there will be enough.
Every Wednesday (until the killing in Palestine ends)
There will be a vigil from 11 am to 1 pm in front of the Federal Courthouse at 2500 Tulare St. in Downtown Fresno.
Second Tuesday of the month:
Central California Legal Services and The Vet Center are hosting a series of Veteran’s Clinics from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the American Legion Fresno Federal Post 509, 3509 N. First Street, Fresno. Veterans, Active Duty Military, and spouses are invited to CCLS's Know Your Rights Veterans Clinic to receive legal information from attorneys and advocates in:
January/June: Estate Planning and Advanced Directives
February/July: Tenant Rights
March/August: Criminal Record Expungement
April/September: Workers Rights, Discharge Upgrades for LGBTQ, Name/Gender Correction
May/October: Survivors of Domestic Violence(including elder abuse)
November/December: No Clinics
For appointments please contact the CCLS Pro Bono Program at (559)802-1132 or at probono@centralcallegal.org. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.
Saturdays and Sundays
The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust invite you to Sumner Pack Ranch Blueberry U-Pick days, every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the crop lasts. Sumner Peck Ranch is at 14439 N Friant Road, Friant. You can purchase the blueberries for $4 a pound at the pay station on-site. Things to know BEFORE picking:
When you arrive, you can find parking by the manufactured house near the river.
For your protection, please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes to protect your legs and feet from plants growing in between the blueberry rows.
Bring your own basket or bucket for picking, we will NOT have containers available.
Cards or Apple/Tap to Pay are the preferred payment type.
NO APPOINTMENTS NEEDED. Be prepared for a small hike to the blueberry patch (.25 mi). For more information, go to https://riverparkway.org/places/sumner-peck-ranch/.
Saturday, February 24th through Saturday, October 12th
The Fresno County Historical Society invites you to participate in its Fields of Fresno Ag Tours, held on Saturdays (including February 24th, April 27th, June 15th, September 14th and October 12th). Fields of Fresno Ag Tour series kicks off February 24th, 2024, with a guided trek of the world-renown Blossom Trail as orchards explode with white, pink and rosy petals. Five, half-day excursions in Fresno County are planned for this season’s tours. Tickets are $95 per-person and $85 for FCHS members. Every adventure highlights a different part of Fresno County’s rich agricultural industry. Each tour starts and ends at the historic Kearney Mansion Museum & Gallery. Here, guests learn about M. Theo Kearney and his Fruit Vale Estate; the foundation of which left a legacy that ripples through the business of agriculture even today. Following a light continental breakfast and coffee, guests board a spacious motor coach, and as they travel to three agriculture sites for curated tours, they enjoy lively rounds of Ag Trivia complete with prizes. Lunch and tasting at a local winery or brewery concludes the day before returning to Kearney Mansion. For more information or to secure tickets, the public may call 559-441-0862 or visit https://valleyhistory.org/ag-tour.
Monday, June 10th through Friday, August 9th
Registration for the Fresno Art Museum’s Summer 2024 Art Academy is now open. Students will explore the Elements of Art and how they apply to the Principles of Design through a variety of media in ALL of their workshops.
WEEK 1 (June 10 to 14)
StopMotion Animation (AM)
Learn all about animation. Work as part of a team or on your own to create stories and animated short films using drawing, painting, and 3D objects, and stopmotion animation techniques.
Comic Book Design (PM)
Learn to bring your story ideas to life by improving your drawing and storytelling skills. Learn the secrets of comic book design and story creation with our FAM art instructors.
WEEK 2 (June 17 to 21)
Drawing & Painting What You See! (AM)
Students will study basic drawing & painting techniques and apply them to drawing in the galleries and painting in the classroom, honing their observational drawing skills, using pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, and oil pastels.
Print It! (PM)
Inspired by two of our exhibitions, students will learn the art of design and use a variety of printmaking techniques, from simple stamping, block printing, silk screen, monoprints, collagraph printing (from collage), to printing on a press.
WEEK 3 (June 24 to 28)
Super Mud!
In cooperation with ClayMix, students will learn how to successfully create and manipulate handbuilt clay vessels and sculptures and the art of glazing their ceramic pieces.
Make Your Own Artist Trading Cards
Be inspired by the Bowman Bubble Gum Trading Cards! Paint, collage, draw, and incorporate images from photos. Be creative and take your time. Design your own, andmake them so good that people will want to trade with you. Or make them so good that you won’t want to trade!
WEEK 4 (July 29 to August 2)
Let’s Face It! (AM)
Learn the secret to creating realistic and abstract portraits. Discover how to map a face by understanding the basic shapes and proportions, and then learn how to abstract them, too!
Fun with Mixed Media (AM)
Delve into a variety of media in two and three dimensions from assemblage to collage with a combination of fiber, paper, paint, discarded elements, and found and natural materials. Students will draw inspiration from a variety of famous artists.
WEEK 5 (August 5 to 9)
Black & White (AM)
Students will study a variety of drawing techniques and learn composition, shading, perspective, and more using pencil, ink, and charcoal.
Painting & Drawing with Color (PM)
Students will get to experience color mixing and blending using acrylic paint, watercolor, and oil pastels to create still life, figurative work, and landscapes, focusing on observation skills.
The workshops are taught by working professional artists who bring their special talents and knowledge to every session they teach. All of the teaching artists have had training and experience in working with children, and all strive to transfer their own love of the arts to each of their students in a lively, engaging, and exciting way.
• Children must be between the ages of 8 and 17 to participate in these workshops.
• All classes are taught in English only.
• FAM visual art classes are taught by FAM’s staff of teaching artists.
• AM WORKSHOPS, 9 AM TO 12:30 PM | PM WORKSHOPS, 1 PM TO 4:30 PM
FULL DAY STUDENTS, 9 AM to 4:30 PM | Must bring lunch
Snacks provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon
• Sorry, they do not offer extended care.
The cost for the One WEEK FULL DAY program is $415 for Museum members or $445 for Non-Museum members. The cost for One WEEK /HALF DAY is $240 for Museum members or $265 for Non-Museum members. Most art materials are included in tuition. Students may be asked to bring some found items from home for some projects. For more information or to register, go to https://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=398162.
Friday, June 21st through Sunday, August 4th
The Good Company Players presents “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare – Abridged.” A fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, this show was London’s longest-running comedy. Join these men in tights as they weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s works. The show will be performed at Good Company Players’ Second Space Theatre, located at 928 E. Olive in the Tower District. Show times are Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m., & Sunday matinee at 2:00 p.m. Prices are $25 general admission; $20 for students, seniors and active duty military. Groups of 16 or more are eligible for discounts. For information and group reservations, call Dave at (559) 266-9493. For general tickets, call 559-266-0660 to reserve or online at https://www.simpletix.com/e/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-tickets-165974.
Saturday, June 29th through Saturday, September 7th
Come spend the morning paddling down the San Joaquin River with the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust! This 4-hour downriver trip takes you from Lost Lake to Owl Hollow, the Trust’s riverfront property near the River Center. You will learn the basics of paddling a sit-on-top kayak, with time to practice on a calm area of the river before heading downstream. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks and/or a lunch. Groups will meet the guide at Owl Hollow and shuttle to the starting point at Lost Lake. Upcoming Tours:
Saturday, June 29th
Saturday, July 20th
Saturday, August 3rd
Saturday, August 10th
Saturday, August 31st
Saturday, September 7th
The River Tours run from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and the cost is $60/participant. Each River Tour has a maximum of 12 participants. Participants are encouraged to register in groups of 2 or more to accommodate shuttling requirements. Ages 12+. Kayaks are single-person boats. The Route is from Lost Lake to Owl Hollow. To register or for more information, go to www.riverparkway.org/activities/river-tours.
Thursday, July 18th through Sunday, September 15th
Good Company Players invites you to a performance of “The Sound of Music.” One of the most beloved musicals of all time! In Austria, 1938, an exuberant young governess brings music and joy back to a broken family, only to face danger and intrigue as the Nazis gain power. Performances are at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater, 1226 N. Wishon, at Olive and Wishon in The Tower District. On Thursdays, a sumptuous dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m., with a Pre-Show featuring Good Company Players’ Junior Company at 7:30 and the performance at 8:00 p.m. On Friday & Saturday, a mouth-watering served meal begins service at 5:30 p.m., with the Pre-Show at 7:30 p.m. and the performance at 8:00 p.m. And on Sunday matinees, a hearty full service brunch begins service at 11 a.m., with the Pre-Show at 1 p.m. and the performance at 1:30 p.m. Tickets for dinner and show performances are $65 (or $60 for seniors, students and members of the military with valid ID; $50 for young adults 16-21). Show only tickets are $35. For tickets, go to https://rogerrockas.com/shows/categories/roger-rockas/the-sound-of-music/.
Thursday, July 25th through Thursday, August 22nd
Central Valley Movement Building invites you to the first of its Empowerment Series, “Building Brilliance in Special Education, Learning Without Limits,” from 6-7:30 p.m. This is three-part training series on the rights of students with disabilities, hosted by Central Valley Movement Building Organizing Institute and Disability Rights California. Part 1 of their back-to-school training series will be discussing the unique rights and resources students with disabilities can access through Special Education, and how students become eligible for Special Education. ASL and Spanish-interpretation will be provided. To register for Part 1 go to https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUrcOyurT4tHdHMFuBoRZrm8Sgkfbi11lFk#/registration. Part 2 (Advocating for IEP Services) is on August 8th, and Part 3 (School Discipline Protections for Students with Disabilities) takes place on August 22nd. To register for Part 2 go to https://bit.ly/SpecialEdSeries2. To register for Part 3 go to https://bit.ly/SpecialEdseries3.
Thursday, October 24th through Sunday, October 27th
Grab your magnifying glass and join the Fresno County Historical Society for another Mystery at Kearney Mansion! This year's mystery is full of plot twists, red herrings and misdirection. You will have to hone all your skills if we are to solve this heinous act. This fall, the scene of the crime will be a wedding! A dream come true for one special couple who were looking forward to a chance to celebrate their love in a truly memorable way. Miles and Sky had requested the pleasure of your company for their wedding reception. Unfortunately the nuptial celebrations have gone horribly awry, and what was a wedding is now a wake. The groom has been murdered! Secure your tickets for a chance to test your detective instincts and solve the crime. Performances are Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 6 p.m., Friday, October 25, 2024 at 6 p.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 6 p.m. Tickets for all performances are $150 and include a delectable five course grazing menu served throughout the Kearney Mansion and filled with savory and sweet delights. You will also be treated to a special welcoming concoction to sharpen all your senses which you will need as you interview suspects, find clues and work to solve a murder. Additional libations are available for purchase on-site. Ticket also includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages. All proceeds benefit the Fresno County Historical Society. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.valleyhistory.org/mystery-dinner-at-kearney-manor.
Ongoing
Starting Now:
"Covid 19, a Play," was written by Patricia Wells during the height of the pandemic in 2020 which swept through cities and states infecting communities and hitting farmworkers and workers in food processing industries especially hard; causing significant fatalities in the Central Valley and throughout the country. As the pandemic raged it was the labor of farmworkers and low-wage workers that kept the country alive, yet they were given no protections. This play was written so that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. The play is about a small farmworker family living in the outskirts of town, in which a member comes down with Covid catching the family completely off guard. Knowing nothing about the virus which invades and threatens their lives and facing an uncertain future, the family must depend on the leadership, vigilance and guidance of the mother and her son, as they scramble for information and help as to how to protect themselves from the deadly grip of the virus. To view the play, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wFTQq_nu9k.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays:
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization invites you to participate in any of th following classes:
Ongoing Weekly classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays:
Mondays: 7pm - 8:15pm- Learn to meditate, starting July 10th
Tuesdays: 5:30pm - 6:30pm- Inner Peace & Happiness
Thursdays: 7pm - 8pm- Enhancing Your Experience of Peace, Love & Happiness
Monthly Classes:
Second Sat. of the month: 4pm - 5:30 pm- Meditation, then discussion
World Meditation: third Sunday of every month: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Monthly classes: date & time varies: Exploring the Relationship of Body, Mind, & Soul
For registration or inquiries: Call 559- 435-2212, or e-mail bkFresnoclasses@gmail.com or rajayoga108@gmail.com. Some classes are in person & some on Zoom. All classes are free.
Every Tuesday
The Fresno Center for Nonviolence invites you to free meditation classes every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Center, 1584 N. Van Ness Ave. in Fresno. Learn techniques to experiencer peace within you and harmony in your relationships. This is guided meditation, with discussion led by Veena Kapoor and Kim Forbes, practicing Raja Yoga meditation. For more information, call (559) 435-2212.
Second Tuesday of each month:
Peace Fresno’s study group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm at FCNV, 1584 N. Van Ness Ave.
Every Wednesday
There’s a free poetry group, meeting every Wednesday, 2-4 pm, at the Gillis Branch Library, 629 West Dakota Avenue, Fresno. The group is led by Bill Simmons, a recent transplant from Iowa. Bill has been writing poetry for years, and has had several pieces published. Whether you have been writing for years, or just getting started, this group is for you!
Fourth Thursday of each month:
Peace Fresno has moved their business meetings to the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence (FCNV), 1584 N. Van Ness Ave.
Second Wednesday of every month:
Sisters for Pelvic Health invites you to their monthly meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every month The meetings take place at Creative Therapeutics, 2763 E Shaw Ave #102, Fresno. They are Sisters Encouraging One Another in Life For Pelvic Health. You can also join them from wherever you are, virtually on Zoom. So, please RSVP to attend in person or virtually. Then they can send you the Zoom link. Remember that all women are welcome, so please spread the word and invite others to join. They are on social media on facebook and instagram. So please share those posts as well. Space is limited - so please RSVP sisters4pelvichealth@gmail.com . Follow them on; instagram.com/sistersforpelvichealth/ or facebook.com/sistersforpelvichealth.
Second & Fourth Wednesdays starting June 23rd
The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health in collaboration with The Source LGBT+ Center and the Fresno EOC LGBTQ Center will provide no-cost Pop-Up groups in Fresno County starting June 23, 2021. The Pop-Up groups are a way to provide affirming, supportive and safe space for local LGBTQ+ persons. Pop-Up groups seek to focus on protective factors so to reduce risk factors for suicide, substance use and
mental illness. The project plans to conduct population specific engagement, support, affirmation, and education for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults as well as for family members and care takers. These efforts have been utilized in ways to reduce the risk factors for suicide in the LGBTQ community. While funded through the County’s Mental Health Services Act-Suicide Prevention efforts, the program is not focused on suicide
prevention specifically, but on protective factors so to lessen the risks for suicidal ideation and suicides. Belonging is a protective factor, and in instances where youth may not feel that they belong, in their home, in their classrooms, etc., having support groups can fill that void and provide some belonging and start to reduce some of the risk factors. The Pop Ups will provide some critical protective factors by providing:
Connections to other adults who are not parents. Safe space, closeness to caring friends, awareness, and access to local health services, as well as support to parents so to strengthen connectedness with their child and learn how to better support their youth. To learn about the Pop-Up groups and/or participate interested persons can contact The Source LGBT+ Center’s Spencer Salazar at spencer@thesourcelgbt.org . The initial groups will be on-line from 4pm-6pm starting on June 23, 2021. Groups will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. The groups will be virtual initially with plans for in-person locations being developed.
Last Wednesday of each month:
Root & Rebound in conjunction with Central California Legal Services is offering a virtual Criminal Record Expungement Clinic every last Wednesday of the month from 3-5 p.m. (no clinics in November and December). If you have a criminal conviction in Fresno, Tulare, Kings, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, or Tuolumne County, you may receive free legal information from volunteer advocates on how to request expungement of your criminal record. Participants must complete the prescreen using the link below and an advocate will confirm your eligibility prior to the clinic. Knowledgeable and skilled advocates will:
Review convictions and expungement eligibility
Prepare court forms
Provide legal information with no attorney-client relationship
Meet with you privately in a Zoom breakout room
Clinic partners will assist you in filing all court forms
To complete the prescreening go to https://form.jotform.com/220457644834157. For more information contact the Pro Bono Program at 559-570-1274 or by e-mail to ProBono@CentralCalLegal.org.
Fourth Wednesday of each month:
Sisters for Pelvic Health meet the 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 pm-7:00pm at Creative Therapeutics - Socially Distant, 2763 E Shaw Ave #102, Fresno. You can also join virtually via Zoom. To join remotely, RSVP to sisters4pelvichealth@gmail.com and they can send you the Zoom link. They plan a fun evening getting to know you and supporting each other on our journeys' through pelvic pain. Remember that all women are welcome, so please spread the word and invite others to join us. They are on social media on facebook and instagram. So please share those posts as well: instagram.com/sistersforpelvichealth, facebook.com/sistersforpelvichealth, and www.facebook.com/sistersforpelvichealth.
Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization invites you to join them for guided meditation, wisdom insights and discussion on Peace of Mind and Harmony in Relationships. Know yourself on your journey of personal development and help yourself to grow and discover your values. Password and ID for all the meditation classes is now: ID 277 751 8092, Passcode 807401. For more information call (559) 435-2212 or e-mail rajayoga108@gmail.com.
EndGame 2050
Humanity has backed itself into an ecological endgame as we approach the year 2050.
Featuring musician Moby along with leading scientists, and created by physician turned environmentalist Sofia Pineda Ochoa, ENDGAME 2050 lays out the existential crises bearing down on the planet and underscores the harsh reality that, unless we take responsibility and act urgently now, we are hastening our own destruction and that of virtually all other life on the planet. You can view the film on YouTube by going to https://www.endgame2050.com.
The Central Sierra Resiliency Fund is supporting long-term Creek Fire recovery efforts in communities within the vicinity of Fresno County’s Central Sierra region including, but not limited to, Huntington Lake, Lakeshore, Big Creek, Shaver Lake, Pine Ridge, Meadow Lakes, Alder Springs, and Auberry. A component of recovery is acknowledging the grief brought on by a disaster, and remembering that which came before. The Resiliency Fund is committed to honoring the historical legacy of the Central Sierra region by collecting community stories of the Creek Fire--and the unique histories that precede the Creek Fire--and preserving those stories through the Central Sierra Historical Society. The Resiliency Fund has begun collecting community stories with an online story and photo submission process. These stories will be used as a way to document and preserve the many experiences and impacts of the Creek Fire. This repository could later be used to construct a comprehensive Creek Fire exhibit at the museum, community kiosks and/or a book. Please help us spread the word about this project to anyone with a Creek Fire story to share. We will collect the stories, preserve them, and weave them into the history displayed at the Central Sierra Historical Society Museum and beyond. We will also be sharing stories on our website and social media.
These can be stories of places, artifacts, or of your experience during the Fire itself. For more information, go to https://sierrahistorical.org/resiliencyfund/storytelling-program/.
Every Day
Fresno County’s Public Library and Department of Public Works have teamed to offer a first-of-its-kind recycling program. Starting September 5, 2017, county residents can drop off used compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), fluorescent tubes, alkaline and rechargeable batteries at eleven different Library branches. These items contain hazardous substances and must be deposited at approved facilities, sometimes for a fee. This new service is being provided free of charge to County residents to encourage and ensure proper disposal of universal waste. Public Works will provide approved hazardous material collection containers at eleven Library branches: the Central Library, Betty Rodriguez Regional Library, Clovis Regional Library, Fig Garden Regional Library, Sunnyside Regional Library, Woodward Park Regional Library, Mendota Branch Library, Orange Cove Branch Library, Reedley Branch Library, Sanger Branch Library and Selma Branch Library. This program might be expanded to other branches in the future. For more information about Library programs, services, and specific branch hours, please go to www.fresnolibrary.org, or call the Library at (559) 600 – READ (7323).
Every Tuesday through Thursday
The Fresno County Department of Public Health offers free confidential rapid HIV testing at the Fresno County Department of Public Health building at 1221 Fulton Mall, Specialty Clinic Area, First Floor, from 8:30 am – 11:00 am and 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
For more information, contact Jena Adams, Supervising Communicable Disease Specialist, at (559) 600-3434.
Every Thursday and Sunday
The Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual Organization is offering Weekly meditations- Thursdays 7 to 8 p.m. and Sundays 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Zoom ID 277 751 8092, Passcode: 807401. For more information, contact them at (559) 435-2212 or rajayoga108@gmail.com.
Every Saturday
There is a medical clinic for the homeless, actively injecting drug users and prostitutes every Saturday from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. or until the last patient is served. You can find them near Hughes and Olive Ave. The clinic is staffed by Dr. Marc Lasher and volunteers. Financial donations are accepted. For more information, call 266-0444.
Every Saturday
Food Not Bombs feeds the hungry from 1 - 2 p.m. near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park. If you would like to help them prepare the meal, they meet every Saturday at Wesley United Methodist Church (1343 E. Barstow) at 10am. For more information email fresnofnb@hotmail.com or visit the official FNB website, foodnotbombs.net.
Most Saturdays
Most Saturdays there is a Fresno Free Bicycle Repair Clinic from 1- 3 p.m. near the Olive Ave entrance to Roeding Park, beside Food Not Bombs. Donations of bicycle parts, inner tubes, and blinky lights are welcome. Volunteers are needed to help with minor repairs. For more info and to arrange donations, e-mail: garza.reyes@live.com.
Every Sunday
You are invited and encouraged to join Jovita in her ongoing Demonstration/Vigil in support of Palestine Every Sunday, 9 – 1pm at Cedar Avenue and Barstow Avenue
Across from Fresno State football stadium. Each person can choose their time. Whatever time you can be there will be enough.
Every Sunday
Food Not Bombs serves free food at Courthouse Park to anyone who is hungry. They start cooking at 1 PM and serve the food at 3 PM (meet at the Tulare side of the park). For more information go to http://cafefresno.org.
First Wednesday of each month:
A Women in Black Silent Vigil takes place from noon to 1 p.m. at the Fresno County Courthouse, 1100 Van Ness Ave. Show your support for peace and negotiated settlements of current U.S. military actions. Stand silently and advocate for peace. For more information, call 559-278-7140 or 559-225-2850. This vigil takes place the 1st Wednesday of each month.
The “Goodie Bag Project” is collecting small toiletry items brought home from hotels and vacations to provide gifts for women incarcerated in Central Valley Women’s Prisons. This is a collaborative effort of the CCWF Inmate Family Council, the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fresno Social Justice Committee, and the United Methodist Church of Merced. They are seeking sample/travel size bath gels, body soap, lotions, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, small combs and pocket sized packages of tissues (no food, candy, edibles, drinkables, mouthwash or anything containing alcohol). They are also collecting all kinds of greeting cards, wooden pencils and clear, colorless pens, as well as paper scratch pads and picture postcards. Items may be dropped off at the Center for Nonviolence, 1584 N. Van Ness Ave., south of McKinley, during open hours, M - F, 11 AM - 3 PM. Checks can be made out to "FCNV Prison Ministry - Goodie Bags," and mailed to the Center at the above address, or dropped off in person. Receipts will be given. All donations are tax-deductible. For additional information or to see if an item is allowable under prison rules, call Maria Telesco at 559-255-9492. Please remember all items must be SMALL.
Volunteers Needed: Collective for Arts, Freedom, and Ecology (CAFE) Fresno, whose mission is to provide a safe space for all people and provide programs and events that provide enrichment and information to Fresno and the Central Valley, is looking for volunteers, especially for Food Not Bombs, an organization that provides a nutritious meal to anybody that would like and need one. Food Not Bombs is in dire need of physical and financial help, and will accept anything that might go to waste that is still useful. This includes but is not limited to: clothing, toys, tools, and furniture. All of these items will be redistributed to others that need them. Food Not Bombs meets on Sundays at CAFE Infoshop (935 F. Street in Fresno) at noon sharp, to chop and cook until 3. At 3 p.m., they serve at the courthouse park. For more information call Vanessa at (559) 485-3937 or e-mail vanpadilla@gmail.com.
Host an International High School Exchange Student
High school students from around the world come to the US to spend a year or a semester in American schools. Your family can learn about Germany, China, Finland, Italy, or another country by hosting a student. International Experience is a non-profit that helps you connect with an exchange student hoping to study abroad and invites you to share your home with a student who will become a part of your family. Students in the International Experience program must meet strict guidelines and complete multiple screenings in their home countries. During their stay they are covered by their own health insurance and provide their own spending money. These students want to come to the US to practice English and learn about our culture. As a host family, you simply provide a bed, family meals and invite your student to participate in your family’s traditions and introduce them to our American culture. To learn more about the opening your heart and home to an exchange student contact International Experience at 888-266-29 21. or visit ie-usa.com.
Ongoing:
The AMVETS Call of Duty Endowment Career Centers provide FREE career training and employment assistance to veterans, active duty service members, National Guard, and Reserve members and spouses. For additional information please call 877-726-8387, once again that is 877-726-8387.
Fresno County Public Library is recruiting skilled volunteers to assist teens and parents fill out applications for college and financial aid. When schools are closed, rural students throughout the county often find it difficult to access materials and computers that can help with this milestone in a student’s life. The Fresno County Public Library not only provides a safe and welcoming environment for these students and families, but also has the needed technology and print materials to help them navigate the college and career path. Those with Spanish language skills are encouraged to apply. By becoming a College Prep Coach, volunteers will dedicate a few hours each week to help families unfamiliar with the task of completing important applications. "All students must have direct access to materials and technology to succeed in life,” says County Librarian Laurel Prysiazny. “By staffing several rural branches with trained volunteers, the Library’s College Prep Program will assist students and families with laying the groundwork for making college a reality.” If you would like to help a teen go to college visit http://www.fresnolibrary.org and click on the volunteer banner, or call Elizabeth Finkle at (559) 600-9230.
The Artists' Loft group at The Studio Community Center in North Fork presents an ongoing Arts & Crafts program of classes for young and old. The classes are affordable and help support The Studio. To view the calendar go to nfstudio.org. You can click on Artists' Loft @ The Studio from the Home page to learn more about the group.
ON LINE EVENTS AND RESOURCES
In these difficult times, there may be services available that can help families get through. Many families are experiencing challenges that they never thought they would face. The Fresno County Department of Social Services (DSS) may be able to help. There are a variety of ways for Fresno County residents to apply for and access assistance and services. DSS administers a wide variety of programs that can help residents in need. These include help with food, health insurance, job training, homeless assistance, and emergency cash assistance. There are several ways the community can access DSS services:
Find general information at www.fresnocountyca.gov/DSSassist
Apply for services online at www.MyBenefitscalwin.org
Call the DSS Service Center at 1-855-832-8082
For more information, please visit www.fresnocountyca.gov/DSSassist
Below are links for a series of webinars offered by the Reedley Peace Center on the issue of Immigration:
The Fresno Commission for Police Reform, which was formed following a demonstration of local outrage response to the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police, is presenting the public with a rare opportunity observe and interact with its important work. The commission's website, https://www.fresno-cpr.com,is an excellent resources for all who want to learn more, respond to a survey created by Fresno State's Sociology Department and participate in some of the Commission's discussions. It is also an opportunity to observe local leaders grappling with the important and challenging task of police reform.
The Film “Economics of Happiness” can be viewed on line for free at https://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/the-economics-of-happiness/?link_id=8&can_id=32c6c32bbda29a00eef53b1184d86952&source=email-where-do-we-go-from-here-22&email_referrer=email_888883&email_subject=where-do-we-go-from-here.
In commemoration of the dropping of the bomb on Hiroshima, watch the animated movie “Barefoot Gen” about a Japanese family in Hiroshima in the days before and after the bombing. Warning: THIS IS NOT FOR CHILDREN. It is very graphic but dispells any illusions about the effects of nuclear war. If you don't subscribe or can't find the movie with dubbed English voices on Netflix or other movie sites, you can buy it on Amazon for $20 or watch it for free with English subtitles on YouTube. Click on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqDQd1wkDj0&utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=200724_Some_good_news&utm_medium=email.
Fresno Historical Society’s Time Travelers
Join the Fresno Historical Society anytime online for a trip to Fresno County from 1856 to 1910 at their Virtual Time Travelers event. The experience offers 12 immersive and unique lessons will take students on a journey to the America of the late 1800s and will share the story of Fresno County in the 19th century through activities, video presentations and historic images. You will meet Fresno County's first doctor, first teacher and early pioneers. Tour a general store, learn about turn-of-the-century medicine, visit Fresno's colorful Chinatown and see what daily life was like during this historic time. Each lesson includes a discussion guide along with a video or photo gallery and narratives. To participate, go to https://www.valleyhistory.org/time-travelers.
Youth Orchestras of Fresno (YOOF)
The Youth Orchestras of Fresno (YOOF) have moved their curriculum online, with some unexpected benefits, central of them the ability to engage teaching artists from around the world to work with local youth and expand their musical horizons. They were asked to create a video performance for the Fresno Arts Council’s live-streamed Horizon event. The result was an eight-minute survey of the Youth Orchestras’ history, plus some featured soloists who submitted video recordings specifically for this purpose.
The video is now available on YouTube. To watch this special video on You-Tube, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=dTVGZJjh4WA&feature=youtu.be.
Central California Legal Services is offering a virtual workshop on services available during the pandemic. This workshop is in Spanish, and can be accessed by going to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADb6D7IIUDo. Clínica Virtual: Programas de asistencia y política de servicios públicos durante la pandemia (Utility & Telecom in Spanish). ¿Preguntas? Comuníquese con Jennifer Ramirez, Secretaria Legal, Programa Pro Bono al (559) 570-1245 o jramirez@centralcallegal.org.
Medically Trained Personnel Needed During COVID-19 Pandemic in Fresno
To help support ongoing COVID-19 response efforts, Fresno County is seeking registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), certified nurse assistants, and other medically trained personnel to help meet potential staffing needs at local hospitals, skilled nursing care facilities, and/or alternate care sites. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Fresno County and across the country, the demands for resources and support continue to increase in healthcare settings and local health departments. In order to be as prepared as possible, the County is building a pool of medically trained personnel to be activated when needed at hospitals, skilled nursing care facilities, or at an alternate care site. In addition to individuals with healthcare experience, there may be additional opportunities for those with experience in the following areas:
nutrition,
administration,
customer service § social work,
case management,
office assistance,
information technology, and many more.
Fresno County understands the value of persons coming together in public service in order to help fight the spread of COVID-19 in our community. To help in this pandemic, sign up for volunteer and paid positions by visiting www.fcdph.org/covid19 and fill out the information under the Volunteer tab.
The Community Alliance newspaper is online now.
You can see all of their articles here: https://fresnoalliance.com.
CreateCA has created this great website to help you and your children get through these challenging times. Go to https://createca.org/createathome/. You can also find some additional lesson plans that can be done at home on the Fresno Art Museum website, along with tips on how to teach a visual art lesson. Just go to https://www.fresnoartmuseum.org/agc.
The Central Valley Justice Coalition is offering new online class, “Understanding Human Trafficking.” This new online class is a self-paced class. Unlike a webinar, there is no live instruction, which means you can watch this at your own pace and your own timing. To participate, go to https://ce.fresno.edu/educator-workshops/ceu-certificates/central-valley-justice-coalition/hbm-050?utm_source=Central+Valley+Justice+Coalition+News&utm_campaign=c8b95fbf0a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_02_07_08&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4276ed74b3-c8b95fbf0a-129645965&mc_cid=c8b95fbf0a&mc_eid=190c576061.
