KFCF Community Calendar: Updated 4/19/25
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calendar@kfcf.org, at least 2 weeks before the event.
DAILY CALENDAR
(Multiple Day and Ongoing Events are at end of posting)
Sunday, April 20th
This is the deadline for submitting photos for Spectrum Gallery’s Juried Photography Exhibit, “Central Valley Light,” which runs from June 5th through June 29th. invite photographers to submit photos capturing Central Valley Light. This exhibition explores the unique and ever-changing light of California’s Central Valley. From the golden glow of dawn across open fields to the neon hues of city nights, this exhibit celebrates how light shapes the landscapes, people, and stories of the region. The exhibit is open to photographers of all levels. Images must highlight California’s Central Valley and its distinctive light. Up to eight entries per photographer. Must be a Central Valley resident. Incomplete submissions missing any information will not be considered. The photograph(s) must have been taken in the 2023, 2024 or 2025 calendar years. Must be the original work of the photographer. AI generated content is not allowed. Inc luding digital composites. Digital collage/composite is allowed. All elements used must be the photographer’s own images. All communication will be through the email address provided. Any photograph displaying any inappropriate content will be disqualified. For instructions and more information, go to https://spectrumphotogallery.org/home/call-for-entry/. For questions, e-mail manager@spectrumphotogallery.org.
Monday, April 21st
The Fresno Center for Nonviolence invites you to share a meal of Beyond Burgers with all the fixin's and sweet potato fries, served at the Center for Nonviolence from noon to 2 p.m. at the Center, 1584 N Van Ness Ave. For more information, call 559-237-3223.
Monday, April 21st
The Madera May Day Committee, a broad coalition of community-based organizations and local residents, invites the media and the public to a press conference announcing its plans for a Madera May Day March. During times when our immigrant community, workers, critical services, and our democracy are all under attack, the Madera community and local organizations are rising up in one voice to defend, uplift, and organize our community in Madera. We come together to fight for workers’ and immigrant rights and join the International Workers' Day massive protests across the state and nation. Madera’s march will bring together workers, advocates, and community members to demonstrate unity and support for immigrant rights and workers’ dignity. There will be a press conference to announce and invite the Madera community to the May Day March (May 1 @ 5 pm) on Monday, April 21st at 11:30 a.m. at Madera Courthouse Park, 210 W Yosemite Ave., Madera.
Tuesday, April 22nd
Fresnoland and CalMatters are teaming up to explore the future of high-speed rail from 7-8:30 at the Fresno City College Old Administration Building Auditorium. A decade ago, every major politician in California trotted down to Fresno to break ground on the state's first high-speed rail project. The ambitions for Fresno have been large. But while the project has hit some success despite the several obstacles, it's over a decade behind the initial schedule projections, without a clear timeline to connect Central Valley residents with the Bay Area or LA. The stakes are potentially higher than ever for the project right now. Last month, President Trump’s administration called for yet another audit of federal dollars. Things aren’t looking great for a future injection of funds from Washington. This week, state legislators learned that there’s just 15 months to plug a $7 billion hole for the project before work grinds to a halt. And as ground zero for construction, Fresno has everything to lose with a half-finished project – and everything to gain. Fresnoland and CalMatters are hosting a series of conversations about what the high-speed rail project means for Fresno – and what its future holds. Could it still transform downtown, or our economic prospects? Can we still finish the project, even if the funding is uncertain? How can the project get built faster? What needs to happen to make sure Fresno residents benefit from a faster rail connection outside of the Valley? Confirmed speakers for the evening panel include:
Ian Choudri, CEO, California High Speed Rail Authority
Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula, Ex-Officio Board Member, California High Speed Rail Authority
Jerry Dyer, Mayor of Fresno
Yousef Baig, California Voices Editor, CalMatters
This event is free. Reserve a spot by going to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whats-the-future-of-high-speed-rail-for-fresno-tickets-1302650114559?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_medium=email. Earlier that day, join them at the Sun Stereo Warehouse in Downtown Fresno from 1 to 3 p.m. for community conversations on the local impacts of high-speed rail. They’ll dive into the weeds on how Chinatown is navigating current and future realities with rail, and hear from local business and labor leaders on what the project means for more local, high-wage jobs in our future. To RSVP for the community conversations, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-conversations-on-the-future-of-high-speed-rail-for-fresno-tickets-1302654537789?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_medium=email.
Tuesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, April 23rd
The Spectrum Art Gallery invites you to join them for an exciting Photo/Video Expo, where creativity meets technology! It takes place both days from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Fresno City College, T-400 Building, 1101 E University Ave, Fresno. The Expo features representatives from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic Lumix, Sigma, Spectrum Art Gallery, Horn Photo, and CMAC. This event is your chance to explore the latest gear, get expert advice, and experience demos of the newest cameras, lenses, and accessories. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find inspiration to elevate your craft.
Tuesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, April 23rd
An author and pastor whose work explores the power of kindness and goodness in a purposeful and spiritually authentic life will be the Visiting Pastor at Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary, part of Fresno Pacific University. Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church in Queens, NY, is the guest of the seminary Visiting Pastors Series. He will present several events aimed at different audiences on the main FPU campus, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno:
Tuesday, April 22: 9:00-11:00 a.m. in the Warkentine Culture & Arts Center: “Christian Leadership in a Changing Culture” Open to pastors, church leaders and students
Wednesday, April 23: 10:00-10:50 a.m. in the Warkentine Culture & Arts Center
FPU Chapel; open to all
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.: in the BC Lounge, Seminary Alumni Lunch
3:45-5:00 p.m. in the Seminary House, Room 104, Pastoral Prayer with FPU faculty and staff
Details for all events at fpu.edu/visitingpastors.
Wednesday, April 23rd
The Joe Lenigan Big Band is coming to Roger Rocka’s Dinner Theater for a Sweethearts Dinner Dance. Doors open at 5, the music starts at 5:30 with the Lenigan Quartet, and the Big Band picks up the beat at 6:30. Bring your sweetheart for a romantic dinner prepared by Chef Eric DeGroot and his staff, then enjoy dancing together to this fabulous band. Make it an unforgettable night. Make reservations with their box office at 559-266-9494. Or reserve online at this link:
Thursday, April 24th
You’re invited to a lecture by Nevada Wier, at the Hanna S. Barsam Award Ceremony, Thursday, April 24, 2025, 6pm Fresno City College, OAB 251. Spectrum Art Gallery’s distinguished guest artist, internationally renowned photographer, Nevada Wier, comes to Fresno with her exhibition ‘Invisible World’. Nevada Wier, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the world. She is recognized for her creative and intimate approach to people, as well as her intriguing Infrared images. She has been published in numerous national and international publications, including: National Geographic Magazine, GEO, NYTimes Magazine, and Shadow & Light. Her fine-art prints are featured in numerous public and private collections. Admission to this event is free.
Thursday, April 24th
The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust invites you to the next in its Living River Speaker Series, a Community Town Hall with Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula. This is in response to growing public concern about the proposed CEMEX Rockfield Expansion project along the San Joaquin River. Join Dr. Joaquin Arambula for an in-depth discussion of AB 1425, legislation he authored to stop the mine expansion and protect sensitive river habitat, public health, and access to open space. The event takes place at River Center Barn, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno, from 5-7:30. To register or for more information, go to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uqmnek7?source_id=6f6f5c51-16fc-4d5a-b22b-923ad7b1ac26&source_type=em&c=tCufvup-34E1UJrlenemBH8modQcnYhDhQSCxkr2m77O7Iu-yRP6Yg==.
Friday, April 25th
The next in the series of free “Tower Live” concerts hosted by KFCF and funded by Fresno’s Measure P funds, takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the Vista Theatre, 1296 N. Wishon inside the Fresno Music Academy and Arts. This month’s free concert features Terry Barnes 2nd Wind (acoustic folk rock), Glen Delpit (spoken word), Chelsea Jones (music and poetry), and Grizzly City Brass Band (New Orleans style funk). The concert will also be broadcast live over KFCF 88.1 f.m.
Friday, April 25th
Spectrum Art Gallery invites you to its Friday Photography Live: Artist Reception & Presentation, at 6 pm, featuring distinguished guest artist, internationally renowned photographer, Nevada Wier, with her exhibition ‘Invisible World’. Nevada Wier, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico is a photographer specializing in documenting the remote corners and cultures of the world. She is recognized for her creative and intimate approach to people, as well as her intriguing Infrared images. She has been published in numerous national and international publications, including National Geographic Magazine, GEO, NYTimes Magazine, and Shadow & Light. Her fine-art prints are featured in numerous public and private collections. Join them in welcoming, Nevada Wier, to Spectrum Art Gallery. Admission to this event is free.
Friday, April 25th
Fresno Pacific University invites you to “Fresno Pacific University Spring Choral Concert,” starting at 7 p.m. at the Warkentine Culture & Arts Center Atrium, 4838 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, part of the main Fresno Pacific University campus. The program will feature student vocal ensembles under the direction of Jeffrey Wilson, D.M.A., professor of music and director of choral activities at FPU. Admission is free.
Friday, April 25th
The Reedley Peace Center invites you to a gathering where you can come together to share and support each other. Several people have been asked to relate their current actions. There will be time for each of you, if you want, to talk about how you are approaching resistance work and peacemaking this year. Bring your creativity and your desire for community and let's talk. How do you turn your anxiety into hope and action?
We're in this together. The gathering begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall of the First Mennonite Church, located on L Street between 12th and 13th Streets in Reedley. For more information, e-mail reedleypeacecenter@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 26th
The Tower Porchfest is a grassroots community music event in Fresno, California where front porches become stages, yards become venues, and radical generosity and good will rule the day. The mission of Tower Porchfest is to build community through music and art. Tower Porchfest takes place in the Historic Tower District neighborhood in Fresno, California. Made up of an incredible array of classic housing types – ranging from granny flats, townhouses, and apartments to craftsman bungalows and mansions. The residents and business owners have a unified sense of pride and ownership in the entire district that makes The Tower a true neighborhood and tight nit community. The event boundaries are for porches located within Fruit to Blackstone and Belmont to Shields. The event is spread across the entire neighborhood, filling roughly three square miles. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. and is free. To view the map of participating locations, go to https://towerporchfest.org/map/. KFCF will be hosting several musicians at 2730 N. Van Ness Blvd. next to Russ Clements Gas Station.
Saturday, April 26th
There will be an Environmental and Land-Use Reality Tour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join this informative and fun tour to better understand the causes of the ecological deterioration of the San Joaquin Valley’s land, air and water, and explore mechanisms for restoration and enhancing livability in the area. The tour convenes at Fresno City College and the itinerary includes Yokuts Valley, Sweet Girls Farm, Southeast Fresno Industrial Area and the San Joaquin Valley River Parkway Center. The cost is $10 per person. To register or learn more, e-mail info@fresnoalliance.com or call (559) 994-9390. Registration includes lunch and transportation. Scholarships are available.
Saturday. April 26th
Have something to say about climate change? Want to get involved without getting overwhelmed? Grab a drink at The Urban Pearl, 2950 E. Nees Ave #105, Fresno, between 10:30 a.m. and noon, and hang out with some of the Valley's friendliest climate advocates from Citizens' Climate Lobby Fresno at their second Climate Coffee Hour. They are a non-partisan non profit with chapters all over the country. They train themselves to build relationships with Congress and our community to promote effective climate solutions. Look for their sign and come say hi! They will also be at Earth Day Fresno on Saturday April 12th with their info table and fundraiser yard sale to send youth to meet with Congress in DC.
Saturday, April 26th
Critter Creek Wildlife Station invites you to its Spring Open House, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy the wildflower display on your way to Critter Creek. All of Critter Creek’s rehabilitation enclosures are empty now. This allows them to repair and thoroughly clean them. Visitors to their Spring Open House will have a rare opportunity to go inside the enormous flight enclosures for a true bird’s eye view of what the larger birds of prey experience. You will be able to tour the infirmary where injured and orphaned wildlife are first brought to Critter Creek. The Open House will be unguided, so the pace is leisurely offering more opportunities to take pictures. Their mountain lion, coyotes, foxes, bobcat, raccoon, and lynx are all enjoying the warmer temperatures of spring. Their educational birds are also enjoying the excitement of spring and are still on display. Their volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. A picnic area is available so bring a lunch. Call (559) 338-2415 for information or go to www.crittercreek.org for a map. Gate will close at 1:30 pm to allow you enough time to tour. Entrance is by donation and the tour takes 1½ hours. Field parking is free, and their Country Store has refreshments for sale next door.
Saturday, April 26th
Spectrum Art Gallery invites you to an Artist Seminar with its guest artist, Nevada Wier: Introduction to Color Infrared Photography. The seminar is from 9 am-1 pm at Spectrum Art Gallery, 608 E. Olive Ave. in the Tower District. Admission $95 and space is limited. Register at square.link/u/7LssavIO.
Monday, April 28th
The Fresno Center for Nonviolence invites you to share a meal of Curry vegetables and rice, served at the Center for Nonviolence from noon to 2 p.m. at the Center, 1584 N Van Ness Ave. For more information, call 559-237-3223.
Thursday, May 1st
The Fresno May 1st Coalition will be holding a march, starting at the corner of N. Blackstone and W. Alluvial Avenues at 4 p.m., to demand a stop to deportations and family separation, part of a nationwide movement to stand up, speak out and organize. For more information, call (559) 776-6642.
Thursday, May 1st
There will be a May Day March in Madera that will set off from the Madera County Courthouse Park, 210 W. Yosemite Ave., on May 1, 2025, at 5 pm. Participants will gather before marching through key parts of our city to demand that the Trump administration stop its attack on families, immigrant communities, workers, and services. The event will include speeches from community leaders, along with informational tables and resources. The Madera May Day Committee is comprised of local community leaders and organizations that include American Friends Services Committee, Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oaxaqueño, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, Latinos Madera Club, United Farmworker Foundation, and Madera City Councilmember Elsa Mejia.
Thursday, May 1st
Fresno Pacific University invites you to its FPU Student Art Show ArtHop reception, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ewert Art Gallery, Warkentine Culture and Arts Center, 4838 E. Butler Ave., Fresno, part of the main Fresno Pacific University campus. Admission is free; The exhibit runs through the summer.
Thursday, May 1st
Fresno Pacific University invites you to “New Skills for a New Era,” a workshop for churches to learn ways to serve people with disabilities. The featured speaker will be Fred Hammer, ministry relations manager, Joni & Friends Central California. It takes place from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the BC Lounge on the main FPU campus, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno. This event is made possible through generous funding from the Lilly Foundation. Register in advance at: cctfresno.org/initiatives/education-training/ministry-labs/nsne-training-series.
Friday, May 2nd
Cineculture will be screening the film “The Sharp Edge of Peace” (2024) with discussant Roya Sadat (Director). In 2021, after 20 years of war in Afghanistan, women were in a precarious position with the withdrawal of foreign troops and the rise of the Taliban as they took political and military control of the country. A powerful, revealing, and necessary political thriller, directed by Afghan filmmaker Roya Sadat, The Sharp Edge of Peace follows four courageous women on the Afghan government’s negotiating team during this fraught time as they risk their lives to navigate the hard road to peace with a group of men historically committed to denying their most basic rights. The team’s intelligence, resilience, and bravery in the face of an impossible situation are a powerful representation of all women globally who continue to fight for true peace and equality, portraying the unwavering determination and indomitable spirit of women's resistance amid adversity. The world is watching, and they plan to deliver, no matter the cost. 95 minutes. In Farsi, Pashto and English with English subtitles. View the trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyKx9iVVJM4. The screening takes place in the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building) at Fresno State at 5:30 p.m. All screenings are free of charge and open to the public. Parking is not enforced after 4 p.m., on Fridays. For more information, go to https://cineculture.csufresno.edu/.
Friday, May 9th
Join the Pan Valley Institute/American Friends Service Committee for the 4th Edition of Nu’u Yavi Celebrating Cultural Heritages -Flavors with Love: A Mother’s Day Celebration with the Women of the Nu’u Yavi Culinary Heritages Project! Come celebrate the rich flavors and cherished traditions of Indigenous Mexican culture at a special gathering in honor of Mother’s Day. Savor delicious, traditional dishes prepared by ancestral Mixtec and Triqui cooks — available for purchase to enjoy on-site or take home and share with your loved ones. Events like this create vital public spaces where immigrant communities can build connection, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging. These are spaces where cultural memories are kept alive, celebrated, and shared. The event takes place from noon to 7 p.m. at Madera Courthouse Park, 210 W. Yosemite Ave. Admission is free! Support our ancestral cooks and their culinary traditions by purchasing food prepared by the Nu’u Yavi Women’s Project. For more information contact Estela Galvan at (559) 216-5459, Rosa Hernandez (Spanish) at (559) 481-0160, or email PanValleyInstitute@afsc.org.
Saturday, May 10th
The Fresno Historical Society invites you to a Mother’s Day Tea Party, at the Kearney Mansion Museum. This special event features your choice of seating in the Mansion dining room or on the veranda overlooking Kearney Park. The event offers two seating times at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and includes a traditional tea service and a tour of the Kearney Mansion Museum and Gallery along with a 10% discount on store merchandise. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased on-line at https://www.valleyhistory.org/product-page/mother-s-day-tea.
Saturday, May 10th
The Fresno Art Museum’s Blooms & Bubbly Annual Spring Brunch takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with bottomless mimosas and brunch in the FAM Sculpture Garden, celebrating mother’s day. Create your own flower bouquet to take home. Tickets are $70 or $520 for a table of 8. Visit fresnoartmuseum.org/bb25 for tickets and more information. Tickets will be available on line through 5/4/25. The Museum is located at 2233 N. First St. in Fresno.
Friday, May 23rd
The Fresno Pacific University Center for Community Transformation is offering events on immigration and entrepreneurship this spring. The May 23rd event is “Startup Fest,” from the Fresno Pacific University Center for Community Transformation. An expo of the Central Valley’s newest start-ups. Vendors, workshops, lunch and more! Free and open to the public in the FPU Special Events Center on the main FPU campus, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno. Learn more and register at: www.cctfresno.org/initiatives/entrepreneurship/spark-tank/expo/.
Saturday, June 21st
The Fresno Historical Society invites you to “Sip & Smoke,” a Father’s Day celebration at Kearney Mansion at 6 p.m. This is sure to be a smooth evening complete with the opportunity to learn about and taste eight tequilas, enjoy savory bites, and puff a cigar at Kearney Mansion after dark, following in the tradition of M. Theo himself. The evening will explore the uniquely Mexican spirits: Blanco, Reposado, Joven, Anjeo, Xtra Anejo, Cristalino, Sotol and Mescal. All guests must be 21-years-old. Tickets are $135 each and may be purchased on-line at https://www.valleyhistory.org/sip-and-smoke.
Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th
Save the Date for the 2nd Salt of the Earth Encuentro, Cultivating Climate, Food, and Land Justice in California’s Central Valley, on September 26th & 27th at Madera Community College, 30277 Ave 12, Madera. Join Pan Valley Institute for a two-day gathering focused on deepening conversations about climate, economic justice, and the power of food in building community solidarity. Building on the success of the first Encuentro, they will explore the contributions of immigrants, refugees, and communities of color in shaping the Central Valley's agricultural and food systems. There will be a multimedia exhibit showcasing the migration of crops and Indigenous agricultural knowledge, a cultural kitchen, outdoor market (TaMeJavi), and creative expression activities, community-building and networking opportunities for immigrants, refugees, and small farmers, and conversations on sustainable farming, land stewardship, and cross-cultural appreciation. Stay tuned for more details on the program, registration, and sponsorship opportunities.
MULTIPLE DAY EVENTS:
Friday, February 28th through Sunday, April 19th
The Good Company Players presents “The Importance of Being Earnest.” Fast friends, false identities; farce at its finest! 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-importance-of-being-earnest-tickets-174856.
Friday, March 21st through Sunday, May 18th
Good Company Players invites you to a performance of the Broadway musical, “Waitress.” A playful and soulful score by 6-time Grammy nominee Sara Bareilles inspires boundless joy in this Broadway smash hit. Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, is stuck in a small town and a harsh, loveless marriage. Faced with an unexpected pregnancy, Jenna fears she may have to abandon the dream of opening her own pie shop. When a baking contest offers her a chance at escape, Jenna fights to reclaim a suppressed part of herself. With a quirky crew of best friends and coworkers by her side, Jenna bakes a new life, one pound of butter, sugar, and flour at a time.
Waitress celebrates the power of friendship, of dreams, of the family we choose and of the beauty of a well-baked pie. 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/waitress/.
Tuesdays, from April 22nd through June 3rd
The Fresno Pacific University Center for Community Transformation is offering events on immigration and entrepreneurship this spring. On Tuesdays from April 22nd through June 3rd, from 6-8 p.m., they’re offering “Launchpad,” from the Fresno Pacific University Center for Community Transformation. This seven-week online course helps participants launch a business. Clarify goals, refine a financial model and master the skills needed to thrive. Meetings via Zoom. Fee $150. This event is made possible through generous funding from the Lilly Foundation. Learn more and apply at: www.cctfresno.org/initiatives/entrepreneurship/launch-pad.
Friday, May 2nd through Sunday, June 22nd
The Good Company Players presents “Silent Sky,” the true story of the woman who showed us how to map the Milky Way. 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/silent-sky-tickets-174858.
Monday, June 16th through Friday, August 15th
The Fresno Art Museum’s Summer 2025 Art Academy is now open for registration. Children must be between the ages of 8 and 15 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. Morning workshops are from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Afternoon workshops are from 1 – 4:30 p.m. And full day students are here from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Full day participants must bring lunch; snacks will be provided mid-morning and mid-afternoon. One week full day registration is $415 for Museum members and $445 for non-members; One week half day registration is $240 for Museum members and $265 for non-members. Most art materials are included in tuition. Students may be asked to bring some found items from home for some projects. Below is the schedule of workshops:
June 16-20 a.m.: Exploring Drawing and Painting: Students will explore our galleries and create their own art by drawing and painting with pencil, ink, charcoal, pastels, oil pastels, and acrylic paint. They will explore different drawing and painting techniques and create works in a variety of different genres.
June 16-20 p.m.: Stop-Motion Animation: reate stop-motion animation films! Work as part of a team or on your own to create stories and animated short films using drawing, painting, and 3D objects and stop-motion animation techniques. Celebrate with a “Film Festival” at the end of the week. "Shorties: A Mini Film Festival" will be held at 4:00 pm on Friday, June 20 in the Bonner Auditorium. All family and friends of the participating students are invited to attend.
June 23-27 a.m.; Capture the Face!: Learn the secret to creating realistic and abstract portraits by drawing, painting, or with a camera. Discover how to map a face by understanding the basic shapes and proportions, and then learn how to abstract them, too! All students must have a SmartPhone capable of taking pictures or other digital camera.
June 23-27 p.m.: Super Mud: Students will learn how to successfully create and manipulate hand-built clay vessels and sculptures and learn the art of glazing and painting their ceramic pieces. Students will be inspired by the "Tony Natsoulas: Artist Heroes" exhibition of ceramic funk art in the Museum.
August 11-15 a.m.: Be Inspired!: ach day come and explore different master artists including Basquiat, Yayoi Kusama, Kehinde Wiley, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, and others. Create works of art inspired and in homage to them.
August 11-15 p.m.: Fun with Mixed Media: Be inspired by "The Most Magnificent Makers A to Z" and some of our other exhibitions and delve into a variety of media from assemblage to collage with fiber, paper, paint, discarded elements, cardboard, and found and natural materials.
To register or for more information, go to https://portal.campnetwork.com/Register/Register.php?camp_id=398162.
Every Saturday through April 26th
The San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust invites you to U-Pick Citrus at Sumner Peck Ranch, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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 through April! For more information go to
Ongoing
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.
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.
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 Monday (starting 1/6/25):
Beginning January 2025, join Ron and Carol for a bowl of hot soup at the Fresno Center for Nonviolence. It will usually ready by 12:30. Below is the menu for January and February:
January 6 - Chicken Soup with Rosemary, Lemon, Sweet Potatoes and Pasta / Crackers on the side
January 13 - Red Cabbage Soup / Sweet Potato Bourbon Pie on the side
January 20 - Grief Soup / Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls on the side
January 27 - Minestrone Soup / Crackers on the side
February 3 - Sweet Potato Beef Stew / Crackers on the side
February 10 - Creamy Potato Soup / Crackers on the side
February 17 - Cheeseburger Soup / Crackers on the side
February 24 - Red Lentil Soup / Crackers on the side
ALL soups will be made with vegan meat and vegan dairy products. They look forward to your visit and good conversation.
Every Saturday (until the killing in Palestine ends)
There will be a protest at Riverpark (Blackstone & Nees) from 3-5 p.m. hosted by the People for Palenstine, to protest, War on Yemen, Gaza Genocide and denial of our civil and constitutional rights. 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 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in front of the Federal Courthouse at 2500 Tulare St. in Downtown Fresno.
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 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!
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.
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.
