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THE RIGHT VARIETY WITH COMPONENT COFFEE LAB
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Be au t y Tr en ds
19 Radiant Skin from the Inside Out
Cr a f ting
Good ti m es 6 Snowy Forest Adventures
In t er est
26 DIY: Leather Wall Pockets
16 Arts, Culture and Skills with the Creative Center
Good finds
loca l s
12 Adding to the Variety with Component Coffee Lab
9 Miles Gaston Villanueva Goes to Hollywood
in ev ery issu e 22 Enjoy the View— Ralph Chojnacki 24 What’s Cookin’— Easy Ramen 28 Calendar of Events 30 Giving Back—Cat House on the Kings Pet Sanctuary and Adoption Center
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editor’s note january 2018
REFRESH. So many of our New Year’s resolutions revolve around refreshing our body, mind and soul. Work out more. Eat better. Be present in the moment. Take more time out for myself. Enjoy the little things. New Year’s resolutions are great as long as we can remember not to expect perfection within the first month. Baby steps are the way to go, but getting things in focus is key. If we take time to put these things into our regular routine little by little, we’re bound to make more progress than if we were to embark upon a complete overhaul of everything we’ve been doing this past year. This issue of Enjoy Magazine is filled with tips from our writers and advertisers on how to live your best life. Kick off your healthy resolutions with an excursion to the forest, where you can strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore – immersing yourself in nature while getting a great workout. Meanwhile, everything you eat affects your health in one way or another, from the glow of your skin to your energy level. We’ll tell you more about the ways you can eat your way to a healthier, happier you. We wish you all the best as you tackle your resolutions this year. Here’s to a healthy new year!
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BY KERRI REGAN
A Shoe-In S n o w y forest a d ve n tures
Looking to hit the “reset” button on your mind? Few experiences are as peaceful as snowshoeing among the giant Sequoias on untouched powder, surrounded only by the sound of your own footfalls. Snowshoeing is easy to learn, it’s inexpensive and it’s great exercise. Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks don’t disappoint when it comes to snowy forest adventures, as more than 800 miles of trails await your exploration. Rangers offer guided snowshoe walks at various park locales – and snowshoes are usually provided for free when you participate. These treks usually last about two hours, and if you do the Grant Grove trail, save time to warm up by the fireplace in John Muir Lodge when you’re done. Visitors can get an even more in-depth look at the snowy forests by joining a Sequoia Parks Conservancy expert naturalist for a snowshoe walk. If you’d prefer to venture out on your own, you can rent snowshoes for around $20 a pair at places like Grant Grove, Wuksachi Lodge and
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Montecito Sequoia Resort. In Sequoia National Park, the Big Trees Trail is an easy one-mile trip from the Giant Forest Museum parking lot. Along the way, exhibits tell the story of giant Sequoias and the area’s history. The uberadventurous can stay in bunk beds at Pear Lake Ski Hut – a six-mile trek from the Wolverton trailhead that will challenge even the most seasoned outdoorsperson. Or take the popular two-mile Congress Trail and check out the General Sherman tree, the largest tree on earth – taller than a 27-story building, and approximately 2,200 years old. Your snowshoes can also navigate you to the world’s second-largest tree – the General Grant Tree in Kings Canyon National Park has been designated as the Nation’s Christmas Tree and national shrine in memory of members of the armed forces. Also in Kings Canyon, Panoramic Point Road offers a five-mile round-trip snowshoe or crosscountry trail. Your reward? A breathtaking view of the High Sierra.
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village, though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. . .
~Robert Frost
Have fun and be safe in the snow:
If you run out of energy before the kids do, never fear – stop by a snow play area. In Kings Canyon, Big Stump is a fun place to do some sledding and build a snowman. Or if you’re in Sequoia National Park, venture to the end of Wolverton Road, where you’ll find sledding hills that will be great for some giggles. Those up for a strenuous trek can take on the Buena Vista Snowshoe Ramble in February, March and April, where participants are rewarded for summiting the granite dome with a 360-degree view of the southern Sierra region. This activity includes tracking animals, learning about local trees and exploring the geology. Or check out the waterfalls in winter with a hike to Tokopah Falls. This one is moderate in difficulty, and you’ll follow the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River to the falls. Moonlit snowshoe walks are offered when the moon is full in February, March and April, where guides help you immerse yourself in what the park is like at night. Most roads except the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway are open and plowed in the winter, but snow chains are often required. •
• Dress in layers. • Carry tire chains or cables at all times, as weather conditions can change rapidly. • Bring food, water and a full tank of gas. Most people remember to drink plenty of water when it’s hot outside, but dehydration happens even when it’s cold – especially when you’re using lots of energy. • Only stop in designated pullouts or parking lots, not roadways. • Travel in pairs (or more), carry a GPS and let someone know exactly where you’re going in case you get lost. • Always check road conditions and weather forecasts before you go – call (559) 565-3341 and press 1.
Kerri Regan grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three children.
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BY MELISSA MENDONCA
Miles... to go M iles Gasto n V illa n ueva g oes to holly w oo d Choices. When it came down to choosing between two general education courses at Fresno State University, actor Miles Gaston Villanueva knew himself well enough to know that a Spanish class with an 8 am start time wouldn’t set him up for success. He tends to burn the midnight oil. The other option, more appropriately timed as an afternoon class, held its own setbacks. Oral Interpretation of Literature would require two presentations. Villanueva was shy, someone who watched performers with awe but harbored his own fears of holding an audience. Ultimately,
facing his fear of public speaking beat out his fear of early morning classes. The class turned out to be a watershed, leading the young student who had been following his older brothers into studies of kineseology to his true calling in theater. “I grew up an athlete,” says Villanueva. “I wasn’t one of those actors who started acting as a kid.” He’d do impressions and imitations – Jim Carrey was a hero – but as soon as one of his parents would ask him to repeat himself for friends or family, he’d become shy and afraid.4 continued on page 10 JANUARY 2018 www.EnjoySouthValley.com 9
His recent high-profile role as Lyle Mendendez, however, is the highest point so far, both professionally and personally. “It’s the most defining thing for me as an artist/actor because of everything it asked,” he says. “Getting into the head of an abuse victim and someone who feels their only way out is to take their parents’ lives.” He describes the role as “the most daunting, the most challenging, the most rewarding.” Filming for the series began in June 2017 and wrapped in October. The first episodes began airing in September. “People had watched three episodes before we had even wrapped,” he says. While some cast members chose to wait to view the show until filming wrapped up, Villanueva chose to celebrate with family and friends. “My parents came down to watch with me and Gus (the actor who played Erik Mendendez),” he says, relishing the opportunity to share his work in community. “It’s amazing the self discovery that can happen when you inhabit another person. That was lightning in a bottle,” he says of the Mendendez role. “It’s changing things for sure.” The role is raising his profile as an actor but also bringing a certain amount of celebrity, which he enjoys for its ability to connect him to more people, an opportunity he genuinely enjoys. “It’s changed me,” he says, “but it’s made me a better person, to come more into my own, and to interact with other people.” Gratitude is a sentiment Villanueva peppers into his conversations with ease and sincerity. “I’m still hustling,” he says. “I’m still auditioning. I’m very fortunate.” • Find him on Instagram Melissa Mendonca is a graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities. She’s a lover of airports and road trips and believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.
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The work ethic his parents, Visalia residents Theresa and Rich Villanueva, instilled in him, however, pushed him to produce stellar interpretations for his class; his efforts caught the attention of his professor, Terry Miller. Miller invited Villanueva to audition for a school Shakespeare production. That production set him on a career path that eventually led to Los Angeles and the role of Lyle Mendendez in the late 2017 eight-episode series, “Law & Order True Crimes: The Mendendez Murders.” “For some reason, I said ‘yes’ that day,” Villanueva says of the offer to audition for that first Shakespeare production during his sophomore year at Fresno State. “I had three lines and did some sword fights,” he says with a laugh of his role in Henry IV Part I. Still, the experience brought him home to himself. “I didn’t know what I was missing until I got to theater and found my people.” He changed his major to theater and landed his first lead by his junior year. Upon graduating from Fresno State, he found himself roaming the Bay Area to do regional theater and was baffled by friends’ suggestions to take his talents to Los Angeles. “People kept telling me that if they looked like me, they would go to LA,” he says, seemingly unaware of the power of his jawline. “What does that even mean?” It was a lull in his Bay Area audition schedule that finally nudged him toward Los Angeles, where his older brother Matt was working on a doctorate in kineseology at the University of Southern California. He decided to crash with Matt and see what came about professionally. “I did it kind of on a whim. I’m indebted to my brother for letting me be here for awhile,” he laughs. “I actually took his apartment over. I’m still in it.” Success came readily for Villanueva, who quickly landed roles in daytime television and has now been in Southern California for five years.
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PHOTOS: PETER AMEND
There are people who like coffee, and then there’s Greg Amend, coffee roaster extraordinaire and co-owner of Visalia’s Component Coffee Lab. For Amend, coffee began as a hobby when he bought his first roaster in 2012. “A buddy of mine said you could roast coffee with a popcorn popper, so I went to a thrift store and picked one up for two bucks,” says Amend. “I started roasting my morning coffee every night, and it became a thing where people started asking for it.” Which begs the question: Is coffee roasted in a popcorn popper any good? Amend laughs. “Probably not, but it was fun, and the more I drank different coffee and compared it to mine, the more I wanted to figure out how to get the best cup of coffee. I started doing a lot more research, then upgraded to a small one-pound roaster, and eventually ended up with a three-kilo coffee roaster.” By 2014, Amend had started Slow Train Coffee and was roasting about 10 pounds of coffee a week, selling locally at farmers markets and by subscription. From roasting on his kitchen counter to inside his garage and now at a small roasting facility, Amend roasts about 50 to 80 pounds a week. He expects that number to grow since starting Component Coffee Lab with co-founders Jon Anderson, and Mikayla and Miguel Reyes of Quesadilla Gorilla. Leave it to somebody with the ingenuity to roast coffee in a popcorn popper to create a mobile coffee lab. Though Component Coffee plans to open its brick and mortar in early 2018, Amend and company opted to bring their coffee to the streets first. 4 continued on page 14
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The original idea was to open a physical location, “but as we got the building ready, we would operate with our mobile cart so we could continue to get our name out there,” Amend says. The cart is a fully functioning espresso bar equipped with a generator, water filtration system and a Slayer espresso machine. “It allows us to make what we’ll be making in the shop,” explains Amend, who says the Slayer takes “the spotlight next to our coffee.” Component’s mobile espresso bar launched in August, but has become the business’ first introduction to local coffee drinkers, and an avenue in itself to spreading the coffee culture. “It’s a way to bring the product to people,” Amend says, adding that it creates “a nonintimidating environment. If you don’t know what you’re getting into when you pull up, you kind of hold your breath and ask, ‘What am I getting into here?’” By bringing Component to people at catering events, weddings and farmers markets, Amend is able to offer coffee culture without the apprehension sometimes associated with visiting a new store. Amend hopes the new coffee shop will add to the already growing coffee culture here in Visalia, though he
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doesn’t see it as competition. The idea that there are too many coffee roasters in one area is like saying there are too many wineries in Napa. Every roaster has his or her own signature, and Component is bringing more flavors to the palette, so to say. “As a team, we want to see more options – variety, really,” says Amend. “I tend to roast with a different method, and I think our town needs all the shops. Adding us into the mix creates a really cool variety for people.” While Component Coffee Lab will focus mainly on coffee, Amend says they will also be selling some kind of food. Miguel and Mikayla Reyes bring their culinary experience to the table, and will contribute “very interesting takes on simple food items,” says Amend. “They’re culinary masterminds, so whatever they come up with will be really cool.” • Component Coffee Lab 513 East Center, Visalia • componentcoffeelab.com Find them on Instagram
Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his seven-year-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.
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True Value
arts , culture a n d s k il L s w ith the creative ce n ter Photos courtesy of The Creative Center
Students at The Creative Center in Visalia don’t just light up the stage – they light up an entire community. This non-profit community arts center teaches visual arts, performing arts and life skills to adults with developmental disabilities. Its mission is to foster self-expression, self-worth and personal growth through the arts, while providing cultural resources to the community and recognizing each person’s value and contribution. “We’re celebrating our 40th anniversary this year, and what our students love is performing out in the community,” says Celeste Chavez, who has been a program manager with the center for two years. “They bring all their heart, their soul and their talent – it’s real down-to-earth talent. They’re playing instruments out in the community, singing, dancing – they’re full of energy and full of life, and they share that with every single person they come in contact with.” Founded in 1977 by the late Violet Ginsburg, the center has evolved from one woman’s vision into a robust, busy center that serves up to 100 clients daily. It stands on land that was a Union army outpost in 1862 – a deserted building that a less optimistic eye may have labeled for demolition. The Visalia City Council voted to lease the building to The Creative Center for $1 a year, and classes began in 1978. Its programs are funded by the Central Valley Regional Center, Inc. and Visalia Unified Adult School. The arts are an integral piece of a healthy society, and countless individuals, businesses and civic organizations have contributed to the cause over the past 40 years. In 1996, The Creative Center Foundation was established to raise funds for the center’s capital needs, and its long-term goal is to grow an endowment fund. The Legacy Art League was also established to help provide for planned estate giving to the foundation.
The Creative Center’s visual arts department offers studio instruction and exhibition opportunities at public venues, including the Jon Ginsburg Gallery at the center. The performing arts department incorporates music, dance, drama, set design, costume design, theater and film production. Public performances showcase these newfound technical skills, stage presence and talents throughout the year. The life skills program helps develop independence and everyday living skills, including computer training, health and fitness, math, reading and gardening. Adaptive equipment ensures that clients with physical challenges can take full advantage of the facilities, including a computer lab and video editing room. Staff motivate, challenge and encourage each participant to strive toward the individual goals and objectives that they set together, with collaboration from the participant’s family, group homes and counselors from the Central Valley Regional Center. “We get together quarterly and annually to go over goals,” Chavez explains. “We figure out what they’re passionate about, what they want to achieve, and we help them achieve it.” And the community is “100 percent supportive,” Chavez says. “We have people who don’t know anyone that attends The Creative Center, and they come to the shows because they just want to support us. They help, they donate their time, they donate costumes, props, makeup. This job is so fun – it doesn’t even feel like work.” • The Creative Center • 606 N. Bridge St., Visalia (559) 733-9329 • www.thecreativecenter-visalia.org Find them on Facebook & Instagram Kerri Regan grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three children.
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R a d ia n t s k i n from the I n si d e O ut
We’re all familiar with the phrase, “You are what you eat.” It expresses the notion that what one consumes has a bearing on one’s health and fitness. We’ve changed our diets and taken supplements to lose weight, to gain muscle and to detox, but it was only recently that the idea of changing our diet for the purpose of looking more beautiful became mainstream. Suddenly, supplements made from ground plants, vegetables and algae are taking over store shelves, giving protein powder some competition. With an increase in degenerative diseases, people are realizing that modern life isn’t so conducive to good health—too much stress, packaged food and pollution. We need to go back to basics: organic food, chemical-free skincare and embracing healthy ways to prepare foods. Feed your skin Our skin is like our outer digestive system. Everything we put on our skin is absorbed and digested by our body and goes into and through our vital organs. To ensure the skin is hydrated both inside and out, however, we need to go beyond just lathering our favorite oils onto the skin. We can hydrate our skin from the inside by including healthy fats in our diet. Omega-3 fats have been shown to preserve the skin-firming protein collagen and to reduce inflammation of the skin. Plant-based fats such as coconut oil, olive oil, avocado and nuts are also rich in Omega-3s. Try to incorporate these healthy fats into your daily diet for smooth, glowing skin. The skin, hair and nails are the last places to receive nutrients, as those nutrients go to more important organs first—so nutrition and healthy digestion is key. If we’re not getting enough nutrients or digesting our food properly due to poor gut health, our skin literally starves. To maintain good gut health, we need to eliminate allergens and foods that are tough on our digestive system. Add antioxidants to your diet Antioxidants protect the skin by limiting the production of free radicals, which can damage skin cells. Foods high in antioxidants include berries, cherries, carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, kale, pomegranate and acai. Antioxidants in skin care products can also do a lot for the health and appearance of the skin, including reducing fine lines, calming inflamed skin, and tightening and toning. Vitamins A, C and E and the mineral selenium are of particular benefit. In addition to helping fortify cells against free radicals, vitamins A and C also encourage cell and tissue growth, helping the body repair itself. 4 continued on page 20 JANUARY 2018 www.EnjoySouthValley.com 19
Try powdered supplements You know it as an ingredient in skin-care products, but nutritional collagen powder has plenty of perks too. It may help repair the cartilage in your joints, protecting them from stress and strain, and help digestion by improving stomach acid production, preventing heartburn, constipation and other GI issues. Skin feeling deflated? Try mixing natural marine collagen powder into a glass of water. An increase in collagen and collagen production can help leave skin more hydrated, which then helps smooth lines and wrinkles, and increase firmness and elasticity for a plumper appearance. And there is some evidence that taking certain types of collagen can improve fine lines and signs of skin aging. Collagen is a major structural component of the skin—like the cement that holds the cells of our skin and hair and nails together. Made from the radish-like root of a plant that’s native to Peru, maca powder is packed with iron, calcium and protein. Its compounds help improve circulation, delivering more nutrients to your muscles, which fights fatigue and enables you to go harder for longer at the gym. The powder has a chalky taste, so blend it into a fruit smoothie to mask the flavor. Unlike many other powders, which are made from a single pulverized ingredient, green powders can contain any number of dried and ground vegetables like kale, broccoli and spinach, as well as grasses, tealeaves and even fruits. The powders are made from whole veggies and retain some of their fiber content and disease-fighting nutrients, such as iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Green powders are especially beneficial whenever you fall short of the recommended five to nine servings of produce a day. They come in different flavors, so just stir them into water. Spirulina powder is made from freshwater algae that are microscopic in size, but pack a major nutritional punch. One tablespoon has four grams of protein, as well as iron for energy; beta-carotine, a potent antioxidant; and phycocyanin, a protein with anti-inflammatory effects. Researchers have found that the protein in spirulina helps build muscle, while anti-inflammatory compounds protect muscles from exerciserelated damage. You can even take it for allergy relief. Warning: There is a fishy taste, so add to your post-gym protein drink to (hopefully) disguise the flavor. When it comes to maintaining the skin externally, having a daily routine that includes cleansing and moisturizing is critical. Cleansing ensures that impurities are removed from the skin on a daily basis, while moisturizing ensures the skin is kept firm, supple and hydrated. I always recommend natural products, as the body absorbs more than 60 percent of what is placed on the skin. There is a “wellness revolution” happening. Beauty from within is the future. It is not only a trend—it’s becoming a movement. So build your philosophy on the “edible beauty” principle: Never put anything on your skin that you would not eat. If you can follow this practice and look for products that are rich in natural oils and antioxidants, you will be rewarded with the benefits of a healthy, natural and radiant glow, both inside and out. •
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deserted road Photo taken with a smart phone Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wis., Ralph has lived in Visalia for the last 35 years. "I feel observation is the key and the camera is just the tool."
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WHAT’S COOKIN’ | BY LANA GRANFORS
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recipe JANUARY 2018
Easy Ramen Serves 4 Who wants ramen? If you haven’t tried it, well, now you can! This ramen dish is full of flavor and is so easy. Don’t let the long list of ingredients keep you from trying this - they are all easy to find. It can be prepared, finished and on the table in no time. It’s a dark and flavorful broth, loaded with shredded chicken and noodles. And the ramen egg - amazing! And please, don’t resist the slurping. It’s just part of the overall dining experience.
Ramen Egg INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 1⁄4 cup low-sodium soy sauce 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar 3⁄4 cup water Ramen Broth INGREDIENTS 2 T vegetable oil 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 onion, sliced into thin rings 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 T fresh ginger root, minced 4 cup chicken broth 1 cup water 1⁄2 cup low sodium soy sauce 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar 2 T oyster sauce 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1⁄2 lb. baby bok choy, sliced into quarters, lengthwise 1 package (17oz) fresh yakisoba noodles Topping Options Sliced green onions Cilantro Chili garlic sauce Sesame seeds Lime wedges Jalapeno slices Thinly sliced carrots Shredded cabbage
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ramen egg directions STEP 1: Fill a pot with enough water to cover the 4 eggs and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, lower the eggs one at a time into the water using a spoon, being careful not to crack the eggs. Reduce heat to keep the water at a low boil. Cook for seven minutes for a soft boiled egg, 2 minutes longer if you prefer the eggs cooked a little more. STEP 2: While the eggs boil, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar and water and set aside. STEP 3: Next, prepare an ice bath – fill a bowl with water and ice. Once eggs are done, remove from the pot and place the eggs in the ice bath. Leave in the ice bath for 3 minutes. Remove from ice bath and gently peel (egg will be soft). Place peeled eggs in the marinade and make sure they are completely covered with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Leave in the marinade for several hours or overnight. When ready to serve, reheat the eggs in the hot ramen broth for a short time, but not too long, as the egg will overcook.
Lana Granfors enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family– especially her grandchildren, Jillian and Garet.
ramen broth directions STEP 1: Heat oils in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté until they soften, about 5 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for another 2 – 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for about 30 seconds, or just until fragrant so they don’t burn. Add the chicken broth, 1 cup of water, soy sauce, rice vinegar and oyster sauce. Stir to combine. STEP 2: Bring back to a simmer and then add the chicken thighs and allow to simmer for 15 – 20 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken and using two forks, shred the chicken. Add shredded chicken back to the broth, along with bok choy, and cook for 3 – 5 minutes. Cover and remove from heat. Prepare noodles If using fresh noodles, follow the package instructions or bring a pot of water to a boil, add the noodles and simmer for 3 minutes. Strain and rinse with cold water. Toss with just a little sesame oil to keep from sticking; set aside. If using another type of noodle, follow the package directions. Assembly In a deep bowl, place a serving of noodles, and then ladle the ramen broth over them. Top ramen with your choice of toppings. Let the slurping begin! NOTES Store any leftover noodles and ramen soup separately.
Ramen Egg Prep time: 20 minutes Marinade: 1 hour to overnight Ramen Broth Prep time : 25 to 35 minutes Noodles Prep time: 4 to 5 minutes Total time: 1 hour + marinade time JANUARY 2018 www.EnjoySouthValley.com
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CRAFTING
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By kayla stock
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PHOTOS: Kelli Avila
Pick a Pocket D I Y: leather wall p oc k ets
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supplies • 4 foot by 1 inch by 12 inch wooden board • Leather or faux leather • Small brass nails • Marker • Tape measure • Scissors • Hammer
1. Trace the size of your folders on your fabric, using your marker. For standard letter-sized paper, use the size 10 by 18.25 inches.
2. Use scissors to cut leather on the line drawn. Do this three times for each folder.
4. Place the three folders evenly on your wood so a letter-sized paper can slide in each. (The bottom edge of the bottom folder will be closer to the end of the wood, the top edge of the top folder will have more space between it and the edge of the wood so the folders with the paper inside will be spaced evenly.)
3. Fold leather pieces in half. The fold crease should be on the 10-inch edge of the leather so that each folder is 10 inches wide.
5. After folders are spaced where you want them, nail the top two corners so there is still enough space for the letter-sized paper to fit between them. Repeat step five with all folders.
6. Lean against the wall, or hang and enjoy!
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From Food to fun, something for everyone to enjoy
bakersfield
January 1 • 2018 Polar Plunge, McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 Q St. #200, 11 am, www.visitbakersfield.com January 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 30-31 • Live music and dancing, Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 7:30 pm, www.visitbakersfield.com January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • The Bakersfield Jazz Workshop, The Mark Restaurant, 1623 19th St., 6:30-10 pm, www.visitbakersfield.com January 5 • Artwalk at First Friday, 19th and Eye Streets, 5-9 pm, www.visitbakersfield.com January 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 • The World Famous Buckaroos, Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., 7:30 pm, www.visitbakersfield.com January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Valley Farmers Market, 1725 Golden State Ave., 8 am-noon, www.visitbakersfield.com • Brimhall Farmers Market, 9500 Brimhall Rd., 9 am-1 pm, www.visitbakersfield.com January 7, 14, 21, 28 • Haggin Oaks Farmers Market, Kaiser Permanente parking lot, 8800 Ming Ave., 9 am-2 pm, www.visitbakersfield.com January 13 • Rio Bravo Rumble 5K/10K/Ultra Half/ Mountain Bike, Rio Bravo Ranch, 15701 Highway 178, 9 am, www.visitbakersfield.com Through January 16 • VIP Christmas Parties, California Living Museum, 10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, (661) 399-2273, www.visitbakersfield.com January 20 • Family Day, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History, 2018 Chester Ave., www.visitbakersfield.com
clovis
January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Farmers Market, corner of Pollasky and Bullard Avenues, 8-11:30 am, www.visitclovis.com/events January 13 • Martin Luther King Community Breakfast, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building 453 Hughes Ave., 9-11 am, (559) 324-2476, www.visitclovis.com/events 28
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exeter
January 20-21 • 2018 Gemboree - Tule Rock and Gem Show, Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Ave., 10 am-5 pm Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday, www.tulegem.com
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hanford
January 16 • Hanford’s Third Tuesday Takeover, 202 W. Lacey, 6-8 pm, (559) 772-2317
orosi
January 20 • Tri-District Teacher Job Fair, El Monte Middle School, 42111 Road 128, 8:30 am-noon, (559) 305-7003, www.reedleychamberofcommerce.com
porterville
Come see a large variety of gems, jewelry, rocks, lapidary supplies and demonstrations at the Tule Rock and Gem Show. A snack bar will be available. Admission and parking are free.
fresno
January 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 • Cherry Avenue Auction, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30 am-3:30 pm, (559) 266-9856, www.cherryavenueauction.com January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 3-6 pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com January 4, 11, 18, 25 • Carthop, Mariposa Plaza, southeast corner of Fulton and Mariposa, 11 am-2 pm, www. downtownfresno.org/events/carthop January 4, 18 • Art Hop, Tower District, E. Olive Avenue and N. Wishon, 5-8 pm, (559) 237-9734, www.fresnoartscouncil.org/arthop January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 7 am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com January 13, 27 • Bald Eagle Viewing Hike, River Parkway Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8 am-noon, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org January 27 • January River Stewards Volunteer Event, 311 West Bluff Ave., 9 am-1 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org
January 5 • First Friday Coffee, Galaxy 9 Theatre, 7-8:15 am, www.portervillechamber.org • Owens Valley Career Development Job Fair, 191 W Poplar Ave., 2-6 pm, (559) 791-9271, www.portervillechamber.org January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • Porterville High School Boosters Bingo, Porterville High School cafeteria, 5 pm, (559) 535-0408
reedley
January 2-5 • Christmas Kids Camp, Reedley Community Center, East and Springfield, (559) 637-4203, www.reedleychamberofcommerce.com
three rivers
January 6 • First Saturday in Three Rivers, 11 am-5 pm, (559) 561-3463, www.1stsaturdaytr.com January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Story Time at the Library, 42052 Eggers Drive, 10:30-11:30 am, www.threerivers.com
visalia
January 6, 13, 20, 27 • Visalia Farmers Market, Sears parking lot at Mooney Blvd./Caldwell, 8-11:30 am, www.visaliafarmersmarket.com January 9, 16, 23, 30 • Meditation, Center for Spiritual Living, 117 S. Locust, 6:30 pm, (559) 625-2441, www.cslvisalia.org January 25 • Pacific Artist Series III, Fresno Pacific University, McDonald Hall Atrium, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., 7:30 pm, (559) 453-2267, www.fresno.edu
January 27 • Winter Trout Derby, Plaza Park Pond, 1800 S. Plaza Drive, 9 am, (559) 713-4365, www. liveandplayvisalia.com
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bakersfield fox theater www.thebakersfieldfox.com
January 12 • Flics International Cinema Society presents “Bill,” 7:30 pm January 18 • Iration with The Movement and Tyrone’s Jacket, 7:30 pm January 26 • Flics International Cinema Society presents “Gleason,” 7:30 pm January 27 • Golden Dragon Acrobats, 7 pm
ice house theatre - visalia www.visaliaplayers.org
January 12-28 • “Boys of Broadway,” 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday
lindsay community theater www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com
January 6 • “An Authentic Elvis Experience,” 7:30 pm January 19-21, 26-27 • “Superheroes Unite,” 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday
rabobank arena - bakersfield
roger rocka’s dinner theatre - fresno www.rogerrockas.com
Through January 14 • “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” 5:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494 January 18-March 18 • “Annie,” 5:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494
saroyan theater - fresno
www.fresnoconventioncenter.com
January 12 • Sesame Street Live, 2 and 6 pm January 19 • Jo Koy, 7:30 pm January 31-February 1 • Kinky Boots, 7:30 pm
save mart center - fresno www.savemartcenter.com
January 12 • Harlem Globetrotters, 7 pm January 26 • Brad Paisley, 7 pm
visalia convention center
www.visalia.city/depts/convention_ center
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January 6 • Indoor Yard Sale, 8 am-2 pm, (559) 713-4456
visalia fox theatre www.foxvisalia.org
January 4 • “The Shining” (1980), 6:30 pm January 5 • Dwight Yoakam, 7:30 pm January 20 • Sequoia Symphony Orchestra presents “The Planets,” 7:30 pm, (559) 732-8600, www.sequoiasymphonyorchestra.com
selland arena - fresno
www.fresnoconventioncenter.com
January 29 • Queens of the Stone Age, 8 pm
tachi palace - lemoore www.tachipalace.com
January 11 • Top Rank Box featuring Daniel Valdivia, Joe Lopez, Quilisto Madera and Bryan Lua, 5:30 pm doors, 6:45 show
the tower theatre - fresno www.towertheatrefresno.com
January 14 • Tommy Emmanuel - Certified Guitar Player, 8 pm
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January 10 • Condors vs. Texas, 6:30 pm January 12 • Condors vs. Chicago, 7 pm January 13 • Sesame Street Live, 2 and 6 pm • Condors vs. Rockford, 7 pm January 19 • “Rent”– The 20th Anniversary Tour, 7:30 pm January 19-20 • Traxxas Monster Trucks, 7:30 pm January 26 • Condors vs. San Diego, 7 pm • Jo Koy, 7:30 pm January 27 • Condors vs. San Diego, 7 pm
January 19 • Y and T, 7:30 pm January 26 • The Fab Four, 8 pm January 27 • Lucas Hoge, 8 pm
20 Turn your attention skyward, specifically to the Roman gods and goddesses who inspired the names of the planets. Back by popular demand, Holst’s “The Planets” is a true tour de force, a delightful trip through the solar system. Tickets are available for purchase from the Sequoia Symphony office and range between $10-35. January 24 • “Cool Hand Luke” (1967), 6:30 pm January 25 • 3 Doors Down Acoustic - Back Porch Jam, 7:30 pm
Tommy Emmanuel’s Certified Guitar Player designation is given by Chet Atkins to only five guitarists in the world. There’s a science to assembling the parts, and Emmanuel’s technical gift has earned him multiple awards from Guitar Player magazine and made him a Member of the Order of Australia, an honor bestowed by the queen in his homeland. The average fan could listen without even considering the precision behind the work, focusing instead on the artful tension and release of Emmanuel’s melodies.
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GIVING BACK
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by KENDRA KAISERMAN
CATS — MEOW— C at H ouse o n the Ki n g s Pet S a n ctuary a n d A d o p tio n C e n ter Every pet deserves a safe place to call home, and the Cat House on the Kings in Parlier aims to do just that. The Cat House on the Kings is California’s largest nocage, no-kill, lifetime cat sanctuary and adoption center. Its mission is to place rescued cats and kittens into loving, permanent homes; to provide a safe, happy and healthy home for unwanted cats and kittens in a unique, no-cage facility; to prevent pet overpopulation through spaying and neutering; and to educate the public about responsible pet ownership. “We offer a perfect setting for animals that would otherwise be put down in other shelters,” says Lynea Lattanzio, who founded and runs The Cat House on the Kings. “We are known as a sanctuary.” They have rescued cats from all over the world, including Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia and Puerto Rico. The Cat House is a nonprofit corporation, receives no government or public funding and relies entirely on donations from the public to carry out its mission. Since its founding almost 26 years ago, the Cat House on the 30
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Kings has saved more than 30,000 cats and 7,100 dogs, spayed and neutered 56,000 animals, and currently cares for more than 700 cats and kittens, a dozen or so dogs and dozens of peacocks. One way to get involved with the Cat House on the Kings is to adopt a cat or dog. If you’re not ready to adopt, you can foster or sponsor a cat or dog. You can also donate funds or items, volunteer or shop. The Cat House’s online shop includes T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, beanies, bags, books and more. • The Cat House on the Kings 7120 S. Kings River Road, Parlier • (559) 638-8696 www.cathouseonthekings.com Find them on Facebook and Instagram
Kendra Kaiserman is a recent graduate of Simpson University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism. Originally from Manteca, she enjoys trips to Santa Cruz, writing, reading and playing soccer.
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