KFCF Community Calendar: Updated 3/27/26
To post an event on our calendar e-mail the information to
calendar@kfcf.org, at least 2 weeks before the event.
DAILY CALENDAR
(Multiple Day and Ongoing Events are at end of posting)
Saturday, April 4th
The Intermountain Nursery event for April 4th has been cancelled.
Sunday, April 5th
The Fresno Art Museum is offering free admission on Easter Sunday. For more information, go to FresnoArtMuseum.org.
Friday, April 10th
Cineculture invites you to a screening of the film “Trains” (Pociagi) (2024) with discussants Maciej Drygas (Director) & Vita Zelakeviciute (Producer). Trains, by Polish director Maciej Drygas, is a deeply personal and contemplative journey through the twentieth century, composed entirely of archival film footage. In this wordless film, full of beauty and bitterness, the excitement of adventure becomes a curse, and tears of joy mingle with the pain of despair. The screening is at 5:30 p.m. at the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building) and is free of charge and open to the public. Parking enforcement is suspended after 4 p.m. on Fridays. Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKE_vFk5xRc to view the trailer.
Friday, April 10th
The Visalia Community Chorus presents a live concert featuring Mozart’s Vesperae de Solennes de Confessore, along with Poulenc’s Gloria performed by the Voces Lumine chamber ensemble and the COS Chamber Singers. Enjoy an evening of inspiring choral music performed by over 100 talented local artists and conducted by John Sorber. The concert takes place on Friday, April 10th at 7:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Visalia. Visit visaliacommunitychorus.org/concerts for details.
Friday, April 10th and Sunday, April 12th
Fresno State Opera Theatre presents the Operas of Mozart: Scenes from Le Nozze di Figaro, Cosi fan tutte and La Clemenza di Tito. The concert takes place on Friday April 10th at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday April 12th at 2:30 p.m., in the Wahlberg Recital Hall on the Fresno State Campus. Parking is free. Enter off of Shaw at Barton and park in P31 at Barton and Keats. Use address 2380 E Keats Ave, Fresno, CA 93710. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors. All proceeds go to help support the arts and student programs at Fresno State. Purchase tickets at https://www.ticketsource.com/california-state-university-fresno.
Saturday, April 11th
Fresno Filmworks presents a one-day showcase of internationally recognized cinema from the Middle East and North Africa. The program features three acclaimed films highlighting themes of personal morality, family relationships and human rights. The event runs from 1:30 pm to 9 pm at Fresno City College Old Administration Building Auditorium, 1101 E University Ave, Fresno. The Film Program includes:
1:30 PM – The Voice of Hind Rajab
4:00 PM – Calle Málaga
7:00 PM – It Was Just an Accident
Admission is $10 per film with Festival passes available, and discounts available for students, veterans, and seniors (Code: STU-VET-SR). For tickets & information go to https://www.fresnofilmworks.org.
Wednesday, April 15th
The Tehipite Chapter of the Sierra Club will be joined by Dr. Angel S. Fernández-Bou from the Union of Concerned Scientists for his presentation on “Working with Nature to Protect California's Agricultural Regions: How Nature-Based Solutions Can Build Resiliance.” As we face water scarcity in California, this presentation will offer practical applications from household to regional scales, including managed aquifer recharge, floodplain restoration, constructed wetlands, buffer zones, rain gardens, sustainable agriculture, habitat restoration, and renewable energy integration. Real examples will demonstrate how transformative approaches can benefit communities, farmers, Indigenous peoples, and the environment. The event takes place starting at 7 p.m. at the Woodward Park Regional Library, 944 E. Perrin Ave, Fresno. It is free and open to the public.
Friday, April 17th
The Reedley Peace Center invites you to a presentation on “The Costs and Consequences of War: A Community Peacemaker Team perspective in Iraq accompanying Kurds caught in the crossfire of war waged by the U.S., Israel, Iran, Turkey, and Syria in the Middle East,” with Weldon Nisly. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. at the First Mennonite Church Fellowship Hall located on L Street between 12th and 13th Streets in Reedley. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, April 18th
Save the date for Earth Day 2026, at Fresno City College from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, go to https://earthdayfresno.org/.
Saturday, April 18th
Earth Day in Madera is being organized by Madera Youth Leaders, a project of the Madera Coalition for Community Justice. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MCCJ Community Garden at 611 E. 4th Street in Madera. There will be activities, resource tabling, food and craft vendors and much more. For more information and to register, go to https://www.maderaccj.org/programs/food-to-share-3.
Saturday, April 18th
The Central Valley Movement Building (CVMB) coalition is excited to invite you to save the date for their upcoming Education Justice Forum, a regional gathering focused on advancing equity, dignity, and transformative practices in our schools. It takes place from 9:30 am to 2 pm at 800 Rose Ave, Modesto. This forum will bring together parents, youth leaders, educators, organizers, and system partners from across the Central Valley to:
Strengthen regional alignment around education justice priorities
Share strategies to reduce harmful discipline practices
Elevate community-driven solutions and leadership
Deepen partnerships across counties
As movement partners, your voice and leadership are essential. CVMB is building this space to foster collaboration, sharpen strategy, and continue shifting systems toward equity and belonging. To reserve a seat, go to bit.ly/edjustice26. For more information, contact them at info@cvmb.org.
Sunday, April 19th
You are invited to join Fresno Adventist Academy (a TK-12 Christian School in Fresno) at the spectacular Spring Fling for an unforgettable day of excitement that will create cherished memories for the whole family! Come enjoy the bounce house, petting zoo, silent auction and more! Their theme this year is “Circus Carnival”. The entire carnival is outside by the football fields. The event is from 11am-3pm at 5397 E. Olive Ave., Fresno. Attendance at the carnival is free and more information can be found by calling (559) 251-5548 or going to www.faa.org. If you would like to Tour the School during this event please schedule your tour by going to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXo7hz-cwpagpdC1ppw1Jwns7PIAOcO8OCFygc-vCnF1J47A/viewform.
Thursday, April 23rd
Downtown Fresno Partnership's annual State of Downtown is an opportunity for those excited about the future of Downtown Fresno to get together and celebrate our communities' champions and achievements. This year the guest speaker is Richard Florida! Florida who has been called the world's leading urbanist, and is the author of 9 books including 2002's seminal The Rise of the Creative Class. The event starts at 8 p.m. at 1401 Fulton St, Fresno. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at https://www.eventeny.com/events/stateofdowntownfresno-26947/.
Saturday, April 25th
The Fresno Art Museum invites you to a fundraising dinner and show at Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theatre, 1226 N. Wishon in the Tower District, with the Good Company Players performing “the Buddy Holly Show.” Before the Beatles or Rolling Stones ever played a note, the bespectacled young man from Lubbock TX known as Buddy Holly revolutionized the new music called “rock & roll.” Witness his story explode onto the stage in a toe-tapping, hand-clapping extravaganza which will have you “up and dancing in the aisles.” The performance starts at 6 p.m. (doors open at 5:30) and tickets are $150, which includes the show, dinner service with salad, entre (choose from chicken paprikash, flat iron steak, catch of the day or a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish created by award-winning Chef Eric DeGroot), coffee, iced tea, dessert, tax and tip. Dress the part and come in your best 1950’s themed garb (with a prize for the best-dressed gal and guy). The deadline for purchasing tickets is 4/8/26. For tickets and more information, go to https://fresnoartmuseum.org/buddy, or call 559-441-4221.
Saturday, April 25th
The Fresno Historical Society’s Fields of Fresno Ag Tours return on Saturday, April 25, marking the first tour of the 2026 season with “Back in Season: Blueberries, Roots & Rows.” Spend the day getting a closer look at where these “blue gems” begin, with a route that highlights a fresh mix of stops and experiences across the Valley. This tour brings together a selection of locations that reflect various stages of the agricultural process, from early growth to enjoying the final product. Ease into the morning at Kearney Mansion with coffee, a light breakfast, and time to enjoy the grounds as the day begins before the day begins. Take a moment to check out the recent renovations at the Kearney Mansion Museum before the tour heads out. Tour stops include:
Kearney Mansion Museum — Fresno: Start the day with breakfast, coffee, and time to explore the historic grounds before departure.
Marthedal Farms — Fresno: Visit a multigenerational farm and see where the Valley’s blueberry season takes root.
California Blueberry Nursery — Selma: Hear from owner Greg Willems and learn how blueberry plants are grown and prepared for farms across the region.
Sweet Girl Farms — Reedley: Stop by the farmstand with owner Liset Garcia and enjoy fresh, locally grown produce.
Marechal Vineyards — Sanger: Enjoy a wine flight, lunch, and a guided tasting experience with co-owner and Events Director, Jenifer Marshall.
The day unfolds across each stop with insight into the people, places, and work behind one of Fresno County’s standout crops. You will return to Kearney in the afternoon, with an optional 1:30 p.m. tour available. Breakfast, lunch, and transportation are included. Tickets are on sale now. Spots are limited. Secure your seat today! Members receive $10 off Ag Tour tickets. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.valleyhistory.org/ag-tour.
Thursday, April 30th
Join the Fresno County Historical Society on April 30th at 5:30 pm for a fun and informative walk through Fresno City College! Dive into the past as we explore the campus and share stories that shaped its history. Perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike. This event is a great way to connect with the community and learn something new. Don’t miss out on this unique experience! The tour will step off from the campus library and will trace the history of the school on a walk through campus before concluding with refreshments and a special lighting of the Bulldog on the Library Building. For more information and to RSVP, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-fresno-city-college-history-walking-tour-tickets-1985337538020.
Thursday, May 7th
Steve Norton presents “Origins—Art Inspired by Physics and Cosmology,” a new exhibition opening May 7 at Fig Tree Gallery. The series explores the layered structures of reality through imagery inspired by cosmology and particle physics. Reflecting contemporary theories that suggest additional dimensions beyond our familiar three-dimensional space and time, the work examines the origins and interconnectedness of matter, form, and perception. Through a range of visual approaches—from hyper-realistic and illustrative to painterly and expressionistic—Origins invites viewers to contemplate the complex relationship between scientific discovery and human experience. Opening Reception during Arthop is on Thursday, May 7, from 5–8 p.m., followed by an Artist Reception on Saturday, May 16, from 1–4 p.m. Fig Tree Gallery is located at 644 Van Ness Avenue, Fresno. For more information go to figtreegallery.us.
Saturday, May 9th
The Fresno County Historical Society invites you to celebrate Mother’s Day and celebrate Mom at the Kearney Mansion Museum with a traditional tea party. This special event offers your choice of seating in the Mansion Dining Room or on the Veranda overlooking Kearney Park. Tickets are $75 and the event offers two seating times for tea at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and includes a traditional tea service and a tour of the Kearney Mansion Museum and Gallery along with a 10% discount on store merchandise. Seating is limited, secure your tickets today. For tickets and more information, go to https://www.valleyhistory.org/mothers-day-tea-party.
Saturday, May 9th
The Fresno Art Museum invites you to the 6th Annual Blooms and Bubbly event from 10-1 p.m. featuring bottomless mimosas and brunch in the Sculpture Garden. Brunch will be catered by Pardini’s with vegetarian options available. Create your own bouquets to take home with Hannah Honey’s Flowers. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased through May 1st at https://fresnoartmuseum.org/bb26.
Thursday, May 14th
Fresno Adventist Academy (a Christian School in South-East Fresno) would be honored to have you and your family attend the FAA Joyful Voices Spring Concert. This special evening program will feature inspiring performances by the students, uplifting music, and a message of hope and joy. This event is free and all are welcome. It takes place at 6:30pm at 5397 E. Olive Ave., Fresno. For more information go to www.faa.org.
Thursday, May 28th
Madera County Dept. of Public Health invites you to the ribbon-cutting ceremony for their updated facility and expanded lab. The event is from 10-11:30 a.m. at 1604 Sunrise Ave. in Madera.
Saturday, June 27th
Save the date for the 18th Annual Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee and Small Farm Expo, at Kingsburg Historical Park from 4-7:30 p.m. More information coming soon!
MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS:
Wednesday, January 14th through Wednesday April 1st
Fresno Pacific University’s Center for Community Transformation is hosting the “Rural Ignite Business Accelerator.” This 12 week workshop equips small business and nonprofit leaders to strengthen operations, build financial clarity and implement growth systems. Located in Reedley, CA. It is free to attend, but an RSVP needed. Sign up at cct.fresno.org/business-accelerator-tracks.
Friday, February 27th through Sunday, April 19th
The Good Company Players presents “Cyrano de Bergerac.” This swashbuckling tale explodes with love, laughter, and heartbreak as the homely Cyrano feels honor-bound to help a handsome dolt woo the woman Cyrano also loves. 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/dracula-a-comedy-of-terrors-tickets-175111.
Friday, March 27th through Sunday, May 24th
Good Company Players invites you to a performance of “The Buddy Holly Story,” featuring the 1950's hits of Buddy Holly and the Crickets, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper! 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-buddy-holly-story/.
Friday, April 17th through Sunday, April 26th
The West Side Theatre in Newman, CA, invites you to a performance of “California Suite,” a play by Neil Simon. Join the West Side Players as they bring to the stage this classic Neil Simon play, California Suite, that consists of four separate one-act comedies set in the same Beverly Hills Hotel suite. Each playlet features different couples arriving with their own marital problems, including a visitor from New York, Philadelphia, London, and Chicago, exploring themes of relationships, infidelity, and the anxieties of modern life. The West Side Players are a community theater group based at the historic West Side Theatre who promote local talent and bring varied arts programming to the west side of Stanislaus County. The Theatre is located at 1331 Main St, Newman. Tickets for this performance start at $11.55 and can be purchased on-line at https://events.ticketleap.com/events/westsidetheatre.
Ongoing
Every 3rd Wednesday
Downtown Fresno launched “Why Not Wednesday,” in September of 2024. Come out every third Wednesday for this exciting event that transforms Fulton Street into a vibrant pop-up market, featuring a diverse mix of vendors, food trucks, artists, and live music. Whether you're a foodie, an art lover, or just looking for a fun night out, “Why Not Wednesday” is the place to be. The event is family-friendly and free to the public, making it the perfect mid-week escape. The event is from 5-9pm on Fulton Street in downtown Fresno.
Every 1st Wednesday
There will be a vigil from noon to 1:00 pm in front of the Federal Courthouse at 2500 Tulare St. in Downtown Fresno, sponsored by Women in Black.
Every 3rd Wednesday (until the killing in Palestine ends)
There will be a vigil from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in front of the Federal Courthouse at 2500 Tulare St. in Downtown Fresno, sponsored by Raza Against War.
Wednesdays, from May through October
The Farmers Market on Kern Street in Downtown Fresno opens May 7th and runs through October, from 9am - 2pm at Kern St between M & N Streets, with 25 vendors and an office attire friendly yoga session! Note that the Market will not operate when the temperature is more than 105 degrees.
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 beginning March 6th
The Fresno Art Museum invites you to a weekly Gouache Painting Workshop with painter Sanking Saephan, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the FAM Classroom. No experience is necessary and the instructor will provide still life, or you can bring your own props or photos to paint from. Materials are not included and must be provided by the participant. A list of supplies is available on the FAM website, fresnoartmuseum.org. The cost is $30 per class for FAM members or $35 or non-members. Registration (and more information) is at https://fammuseumstore.shopsettings.com/Gouache-Painting-Workshop-Thursdays-4-30-to-6-30-pm-c177169507.
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.
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.
First & Third Saturday of each Month:
The Reedley Peace Center Bi-monthly Protest/Visibility Event will take place the first and third Saturday of each month at the corner of Manning and Buttonwillow, from 9-9:30 a.m. This is the same location as the Reedley No Kings Rally on October 18th. Bring your signs with whatever is on your mind that week. Mark your calendars and let's join together to raise our voices.
Saturdays starting March 1st
The Fresno Art Museum invites you to a weekly Oil Painting class with painter Mariah Calvert, from 1-4 p.m. in the FAM Classroom. No experience is necessary and the instructor will provide still life, or you can bring your own props or photos to paint from. Materials are not included and must be provided by the participant. A list of supplies is at https://fresnoartmuseum.org/application/files/4117/3956/6298/Oil_Painting_Workshop_Supply_List_.pdf. The per-class cost is $30 for FAM members or $35 for non-members. Register at https://fammuseumstore.shopsettings.com/Oil-Painting-Workshop-Saturdays-1-00-to-4-00-pm-Beginning-Saturday-March-1-2025-c177148730.
Every Saturday until the repressive regime in Iran falls:
Join the Iranian Culture & Arts Club of Fresno for its weekly candlelight vigil in support of the people of Iran struggling against a repressive regime. The event takes place every Saturday from 6-7 p.m. at Blackstone & Nees. For more information, call (559)709-3851.
Every Saturday, starting April 4th
Peace Fresno and People for Palestine will protest at Fashion Fair (Shaw Ave & Fresno St.) from 5-6:30 p.m. No War on Iran, No ICE, Stop Gaza Genocide, Free Palestine!
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 first and third Sunday:
The Fresno Art Museum is offering free admission every first and third Sunday, thanks to City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council.
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 Saturday and Sunday (while fruit lasts):
Lace-up your boots and grab your baskets, it’s time to go fruit picking! Come take a stroll at Sumner Peck Ranch (14439 N. Friant Rd. Friant, CA 93626), Saturdays and Sundays, from 9 am - 5 pm, no advance registration is required. Enjoy picking navel oranges, blood oranges, pomelos, Minneola tangelos, mandarins, and lemons all at $1.50 per pound. The U-Pick Citrus season will run from January 18th until the fruit is gone! U-Pick is open from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and fruit is $1.50 per pound. The U-Pick Citrus season will run from January 18th until the fruit is gone! For more information go to https://riverparkway.org/places/sumner-peck-ranch/.
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 the 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.
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 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.
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.
