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October 2017

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a taste of europe at the elder ber ry house

Photos courtesy of Erna’s Elderberry House

Cr a f ting

30 DIY: Mail Organizer

Good finds 6 Elderberry House, Hotel and Spa in Oakhurst

good ti m es 21 Join the Fun at the Springville Apple Festival

holiday 35 A Few Clever Ideas for the Halloween Season

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INTEREST 18 It’s All About the Music with Caleb Gomes

loca l s 12 The Beauty and Function of Richard Rosas’ Pottery

on the m a p 15 Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield

in ev ery issu e 26 Enjoy the View— Zach Green 28 What’s Cookin’— Easy Southwest Vegetarian Buddha Bowl with Sauce or Dressing 32 Calendar of Events 37 Giving Back—Harvesting Hope of Tulare County

show ti m e 24 A Concert Years in the Making with Stills and Collins

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SOUTH VALLEY Living

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THANKFULNESS. That’s a word that generally seems best suited for November and Thanksgiving. But it’s a word that’s perfectly fitting for this year, and really, every year, every day. When we started Enjoy South Valley Living three years ago this month, it was with the purpose of reminding the South Valley of all we have to offer and sharing it with the world around us. There is such a beauty to the area we live in, there are amazing things to do here and we have incredible people who make up our communities doing really big things. Sometimes the world around us feels dark and negative. But Enjoy shines a light into that darkness and reminds people of the good there is in the community around them. We are thankful for our advertisers who’ve partnered with us. Sure, they want to sell their products or services (who doesn’t want to do that to keep their business going?). But by choosing to spend advertising dollars with Enjoy, they’ve joined with us to help spread the good stuff. And that makes them part of this team. You, our readers, do the same thing. You share our stories on social media about all the great things going on here. We are ever so thankful for that. This month, we’ll introduce you to the magnificent nine-acre Estate by the Elderberries in Oakhurst, near Yosemite. It’s home to the Elderberry House restaurant and the Chateau du Sureau, a 10-bedroom hotel with the air of a European castle. Then, if you’re headed to Bakersfield, check out the Crystal Palace, a passion project of legendary country-western musician Buck Owens. It’s a dance hall, restaurant, theater and museum that pays tribute to country music. We’ll tell you about Harvesting Hope, where students serve their schools and community in imaginative ways, such as fighting food insecurity by gleaning. And don’t forget about the 37th annual Springville Apple Festival, where you can enjoy apple pie while browsing through 125 booths and vendors. As we look forward to another year of bringing Enjoy to our communities, we are excited for the adventures ahead. We are grateful to be able to do what we love. Thank you to a community of dreamers, believers, thinkers, doers, creators and inventors for believing the South Valley is something beautiful and something to Enjoy. We are thankful!

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GOOD FINDS

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E L D E R B E R R Y H O U S E , hotel a n d s pa I N O A K H U R S T The Redwood Inn, which specialized in prix-fixe fivecourse European-blend dishes and cuisine. Coincidentally, this was around the time Alice Waters began offering tasting menus at the famous Chez Panisse in Berkeley. According to Kubin-Clanin’s daughter, Renee-Nicole, who manages the Estate at the Elderberries, “it was not at all normal to have a menu

Kubin-Clanin left Austria after studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, and settled in London where she worked as a tea girl at the famous Claridge’s hotel. She came to America in 1962 to study at the New York Academy of Art, and continued her studies at UCLA in 1963. In the late ‘70s, Kubin-Clanin moved with her two daughters to Yosemite National Park where she leased

that changed every night.” Especially not in Yosemite. When Kubin-Clanin’s lease ended at the Redwood Inn, she purchased the nine-acre property in Oakhurst and built her own restaurant, the Elderberry House, which opened in 1984. Built as a restaurant, the Elderberry House was designed to feel like it had previously been a home, with different rooms such as a cellar, private dining room, an

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The nine-acre Estate by the Elderberries in Oakhurst is unlike any other property near Yosemite. Founded by Erna Kubin-Clanin in the early 1980s, the property grew from a single restaurant to include a fivestar hotel and spa, and while the estate takes its name from the surrounding elderberry bushes, its roots lie in Austria, where Kubin-Clanin was born and raised.

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escofierre room. “There even used to be a library, but we had to turn it into our offices,” says Renee-Nicole. Chateau du Sureau, a 10-bedroom hotel with the air of a European castle, was built after the Elderberry House. “My mother knew she needed a place for people to stay to make the restaurant a destination, and being European, being accustomed to going somewhere and staying for several days – that was normal for her,” says Renee-Nicole. The 10 unique rooms of the Chateau are named and designed after Herbes de Provence, like the Elderberry Room, which is accentuated by yellow and navy, and the Rosemary Room by deep emerald green. “The Saffron Room, my favorite room, is in ebony and ivory, and has a Napoleon-era bed set that belonged to a princess. Her crest is set in ivory, and all the colors of the room are burnt orange and yellow. It’s like a home,” ReneeNicole continues. “There is no front desk. There are TVs on request. It feels like you’re staying in an old castle.” As the restaurant and hotel became more of a destination, some visitors wanted more private residences, so the Villa Sureau was added in 1999. “She built a single structure like a country home for the aristocratic French, a mini Versailles, if you will,” describes Renee-Nicole. The Villa Sureau includes two bedrooms, a grand salon, a library, kitchen, two bathrooms with steam showers and soaking tubs. “It’s extremely opulent, and all the furniture, even the door handles, is from at least the 18th century. It’s a way to see Yosemite in a luxe sort of way,” ReneeNicole says. In 2003, the estate added its final component: a destination spa. “It’s the most beautiful spa I’ve ever seen,” says ReneeNicole, who has worked around the country in the

hospitality industry. “All art deco and art nouveau period, everything down to the lights. Each building is more beautiful than the one that came before it. But the spa is unparalleled.” Though the Elderberry House lies somewhat above the valley floor, it hasn’t rested on its laurels as an “only option” for those traveling to or from Yosemite, as some remote resorts will do. The chef has been with Elderberry for eight years, “and he goes to the farmers market in Fresno twice a week without fail,” says Renee-Nicole. “Farmers will even grow things for him from seed.” Other than a destination for quality cuisine and luxurious accommodations, the Estate by the Elderberries also exists for events, with a dancing area on the terrace and beautiful natural surroundings. “We have a lot of weddings,” says Renee-Nicole. “It’s the picture book setting, the fairytale come alive, the princess at her castle.” And since the estate lies just below the snow line, not far from Yosemite’s south gate, it operates almost the entire year excepting two weeks in January when it closes. “There’s something extra special about this property, and not just because it’s family,” says Renee-Nicole. “It’s really magical.” • Erna’s Elderberry House & Chateau du Sureau 48688 Victoria Ln., Oakhurst (559) 683-6800 • www.chateausureau.com Find them on Facebook 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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T H E B E A U T Y A N D F U N C T I O N O F richard rosas ’ Pottery

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He goes on the wheel when he feels the inspiration. Most of his designs are decorative pieces. He likes to do a combination of both functional and nonfunctional. “I prefer making nonfunctional pieces and creating something that make other people say ‘Wow,’” he says. “The timeless beauty of a piece in a nonfunctional form is my favorite.” He starts off by throwing a cylinder on the wheel and shaping it. According to him, shapes are more important than anything else. He uses simple forms and classic shapes for vases. He first centers a lump of clay. The piece of clay has to be centered properly, so he spends a lot of time on shapes. Clays are divided into three categories; earthenware, stoneware and porcelain. Rosas works with both stoneware and porcelain. “When clays are fired to their respective peak temperature, they become vitreous,” Rosas says. He uses a variety of colors and firing types, including High Fire

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Whether it is functional or nonfunctional, stoneware or porcelain, the clays Richard Rosas fires are one-of-a-kind creations that become keepsakes nonetheless. He makes everything from coffee mugs and bottles to three-foot-tall ceramic bases, all from a pottery wheel in his garage. Born and raised in San Jose, Rosas moved to Fresno in the early1980s while attending Fresno State University. After taking a couple art classes to meet his general elective requirement, the business major was hooked instantly on ceramics. “I wanted to be in the studio 24/7, and 35 years later, here I am,” he says. “It came naturally to me I think because I loved it so much. I would sit at the wheel for hours on end developing my skills.” Although he learned mostly on his own, he did take a couple followup classes mainly so he could use the studio space. Making pottery is a hobby, whereas his day job is working as a special education instructional assistant.

(fired at 2,380 degree temperatures) in a there are thousands and thousands of clay gas-fired kiln. A lot of pieces have a bodies and millions of glaze beautiful metallic tone with varied colors opportunities. on one single piece. Rosas also embellishes his pottery with Rosas says the majority of the work is manzanita wood. The small touches firing. He also does Barrel Firing, a special which include the wood handle of a lid effect usually done with porcelain. The are adorned with rich varnish reds, piece will not have a glaze on it at all with stained to bring out the wood quality. this method. Six to nine pieces are “I like when the lines of a piece and “i like when the lines of a the glaze surrounded with pieces of wood, sawdust, hit just perfect and it all comes piece and the glaze hit just together just right,” Rosas says. “I like cooper chemical, salt crystal and a variety of other materials, then sealed in a metal perfect and it all comes the technical feeling I get on a wheel and barrel and lit on fire. He controls the the right stiffness of the clay; that is together just right…” amount of oxygen that goes in the barrel when it’s all good.” and it is fired overnight. The pieces of Rosas has pieces around the world, wood, sawdust and other materials burning alongside the pieces create including in Japan and England and New Zealand. He shows his work special effects on the porcelain. primarily at juried art shows in the Bay Area, where international Then in the morning, he scrubs each piece with water, brushes them customers admire his work. A few of his pieces can be found in Visalia and lets them dry. Later, he either sprays them with a clear varnish or at Enjoy the Store. puts a coating of wax to bring out special effects. The artistic talent runs in the family – his sister, Martha Gaines, Raku, a firing process, is another method he uses. This methodology makes leather bracelets and the two are participating in a craft show involves different glazes, and Rosas draws a lot from Chinese pottery together in downtown Visalia in October. • and a little bit of Japanese style as far as glazes go. Some artists buy commercially prepared glazes which come pre- Richard Rosas Pottery Artist • richardrosas12@gmail.com mixed or require adding only water, but he makes his own glazes using (559) 776-2686 raw materials. Because he formulates his own material, he can make adjustments and can correct defects. Rosas also has control over colors Kimberly Horg earned her Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Humboldt State by using his own glazes. The cost are lower to make it yourself, as well. University. She is pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at Fresno “The endless possibilities drew me in. A person can live three lifetimes State University. Kimberly has had hundreds of articles published throughout and never explore all the different possibilities,” he says, adding that the country. To read more of her work, visit www.kimberlyhorg.com.

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The iconic street sign welcoming travelers to Bakersfield in bold blue letters on a cheery yellow background just off Highway 99 is one of many legacies left behind by country-western musician Buck Owens. Scheduled for demolition after years of neglect across the town’s Main Street, Owens saved the sign and moved it to its current location after extensive renovation. Today, it serves as a grand entrance to the Crystal Palace, a passion project of Owens’ that has gifted the Bakersfield community with a dance hall, restaurant, theater venue and museum chronicling not only the Bakersfield Sound and Owens’ influence on it, but many legends of country music who served as friends and colleagues of the lauded musician. “He spent way too much money and way too much time getting it just the way he wanted,” says Jim Shaw, technical manager of the Crystal Palace and leader of the Buckaroos, the backup band that played with Owens for decades. “The restaurant was important because he didn’t want it to be just a bar. He wanted it to be a place where families could come out and kids could experience live music and dancing.”

The menu includes such items as Cryin’ Time Jumbo Onion Rings, Buck’s Favorite Chicken Fried Steak and Dwight Yoakam’s Baby Back Ribs. Construction started in 1994 and the Crystal Palace opened in 1996. “Because it was Buck’s place, many musicians have wanted to play the place who wouldn’t normally play a place so small,” says Shaw, who still leads the Buckaroos on Friday and Saturday nights. Yoakam, who famously joined Owens on the popular “Streets of Bakersfield” hit, is a crowd favorite. “We announce the shows and they sell out in hours, if not minutes,” Shaw says. Some of the most famous who have graced the stage did so in 2002 when the Legends in Bronze project was unveiled. Ten larger-than-life-sized statues of such musical icons as Elvis, Bob Wills, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams Sr. reside at the museum. The unveiling occurred May 25, with Garth Brooks, George Jones, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and Owens himself there to see their likenesses.4 continued on page 14

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“Garth Brooks dropped to his knees and proposed to Trisha Yearwood that night,” recalls Shaw. Brooks worked with the sculptor ahead of time to make sure his statue had a wedding band on it. Yearwood said yes, adding another bit of country music history to the location. Amongst the other museum pieces are several prototypes of the red, white and blue guitars Owens was famous for playing, sparkly silver and gold Telecasters, outfits Owens wore on album covers, and memorabilia given to Owens by his famous friends, including Mickey Mouse ears worn by Annette Funicello. “It’s kind of all over the place in that respect,” says Shaw, “but its focus is on western country music.” The Crystal Palace Museum has sent Owens’ memorabilia to such places as the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville and Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Particular favorites are the numerous glitzy showman outfits Owens wore, designed by Nathan Turk and Nudie Cohn. With so many of his favorite things and people at the Crystal Palace, it’s only fitting that it was the site of Owens’ last meal: chicken fried steak. It was a weekend evening in 2006 like many others, but this time Owens’ wasn’t feeling well. He was preparing to cancel his show and leave the premises when he came across a couple from Oregon who were thrilled to see him as they were walking into the building. They excitedly told him how they had been to the

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Crystal Palace before to see Owens, but that he’d had to cancel the show on their previous visit. Their enthusiasm to see Owens in person was palpable and so he turned himself around and played the show. “He had his favorite meal and played his music and was who he was and went home and died in his sleep,” recalls Shaw, who relishes the opportunity to keep the memory and music of his dear friend alive. Shaw met Owens in 1969 when he stopped by Owens’ recording studio to hear him play. As it turned out, Owens needed a keyboard player that day so Shaw stepped in for the recording. “Then he offered me a chance to be in the Buckaroos,” he says. “We were on ‘Hee Haw’ for 17 years and had a lot of fun in those old days.” While keeping the legacy of a dear friend and musical icon alive is a tall order, it’s one that suits Shaw well. “It’s ideal, as far as I’m concerned,” he says. “It feels like family.” • Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace 2800 Buck Owens Blvd., Bakersfield (661) 328-7560 • www.buckowens.com

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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it ’ s all about the music w ith caleb g omes Caleb Gomes, 17, is no stranger to Visalia’s music scene. His father, Aaron Gomes, founder of local nonprofit Sound N Vision, continues to bring Grammycaliber bands to Visalia, many with national and even international reputations. For the younger Gomes, attending concerts was as common as a family dinner. So it’s fair to say the music scene shaped Gomes into the person he has become, but with college looming next year, he’s preparing to leave his own mark. Gomes grew up in a house surrounded by instruments, and began taking lessons regularly around age 9 or 10 through Sound N Vision’s summer youth program. “That was my intro to percussion,” says Gomes, who soon after began taking weekly lessons with Carlos Rodriguez of the band Mezcal. “I mostly focused on Latin stuff, like congas, which is an interesting place to start because most people begin with rock.” But Gomes admits he has unique tastes, and even considers himself a musical old soul. “Definitely, and I think that comes from what I was exposed to.” Gomes would sometimes come to his father with songs, who in turn would nod or cringe. “And that would be the judge,” he says with a laugh. His first favorite song was by fingerstyle guitarist Jim Croce, “this crazy weird stuff,” but at the other spectrum was a song by My Chemical Romance. “That was my one jam that everybody in my house hated,” Gomes laughs. At an early age Gomes was also introduced to different styles of music though shows put on by Sound N Vision at Visalia’s Howie and Son’s. “I forget that’s uncommon,” Gomes says. “It definitely shaped me as a person a lot. I was at shows my whole life, and I think my first show was The Thermals. I was probably only 3 or 4.” Gomes might even have played a role booking those early shows. Most bands looking to play Sound N Vision would mail

samples of their music to Gomes’ father. “So he’d get these CDs and throw them in the car and ask us, ‘Hey, should I book these guys?’” recalls Gomes. When he was a child, Gomes says there was no real rhyme or reason behind his response, but today he’s taking that role seriously. In January, Gomes promoted his first show at Odd Fellows on Court Street in Visalia. The experience, he says, has been exciting. “My dad and I brought in the duo No Age from Los Angeles. I love being on the pulse of it. At the last show, there were kids that I’ve never seen, and the fact that they are here is super cool.” As a drummer, Gomes is no stranger to performing with other musicians, but through promoting shows at Odd Fellows, he has found himself experimenting with other musicians on a different level. “No Age requested a support band, but at the time we didn’t have a budget for that because we didn’t know who would show up for the show,” explains Gomes. “So I hit up Cody Tarbell of Slow Season and asked if he was down to do a duo for the No Age show.” The two formed the band Gushers, which was later joined by Slow Season’s bassist Hayden. Gomes is their junior by more than a decade, but that doesn’t intimidate him. “It’s about the music and the people. As long as I like being around those people, it doesn’t matter how old or young they are,” says Gomes. “It’s about finding somebody who’s compatible with me musically.” While performing will always be a goal for Gomes, he’s also recognizing that the experience of music can create community. “I’ve seen friends meet other friends because of shows,” he says. In addition to promoting shows and starting a new band this year, Gomes also taught percussion at the Sound N Vision youth classes – the same classes that taught him.

“Teaching those kids is awesome,” says Gomes, who is helping them prepare for a performance at Tastemakers. As a student, Gomes had also performed at Tastemakers, but this is the first year he is helping organize a student performance. “It’s kind of intimidating,” he admits. “It will be cool to see kids doing what I did, and how I started.” And now Gomes has come full circle – from student to teacher, and that experience, he says, “was the beginning of the decision of where I want to go.” He still hopes to make music and perhaps even records. “But the more I think about why I like music, I realize it’s the culture and how it affects people,” says Gomes, who plans to attend UC Santa Cruz to study psychology. “Music therapy is how I found I could do that most effectively.” And if music therapy, or promoting shows, or teaching lessons, or making records doesn’t pan out for Gomes, he has another option: band manager. “I had one student with autism,” explains Gomes, for whom it was “less about teaching him drums and more about using music to help his situation. What can drums do to help him?” For starters, Gomes saw him branch out with his own performances, playing shows in his neighborhood, “and his parting words for me this summer,” says Gomes: “‘You can be my manager.’”• See Caleb Gomes and the SNV Youth Band during the Tastemakers Festival happening October 14 from 5PM-10PM at the Rawhide Stadium in Visalia; 300 N. Giddings Street www.tastemakersfestival.com

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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Join us Friday, October 13 for the VRWF Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon. Always a sell out, so get your tickets early! For details go to visaliarwf.org

October 5th Speaker: Ken Ryan, former mayor of Yorba Linda. Email erwfsecretary@yahoo.com for more info! All Are Welcome!

GOOD TIMES

By JORDAN VENEMA

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j oi n the fu n at the S P R I NG V I L L E A PP L E F E S T I VA L On October 21 and 22, the 37th annual Springville Apple Festival returns, bringing with it all the apple pie a person could ever want to eat. Springville resident Norma Inabinette, the festival’s administration chair, has helped coordinate the festival for 15 years. Asked what she does for the festival, she laughs. “Better to ask what I don’t do.” Sure, the festival is in its 37th year, but that doesn’t mean it runs on autopilot. This year, Springville’s Main Street will host about 125 booths and vendors, ranging from doit-yourself arts and crafts to every kind of food under the apple tree – and then some.

“People make fresh homemade apple pies and the Veterans of Foreign Wars make the most delicious hot apple burritos,” Inabinette says, referring to a kind of hybrid apple pie and chimichanga dessert. “Oh, you’ve got to taste them. That’s the one thing everybody asks for.” The apple pie burritos definitely have their allure, but food vendors also include ethnic cuisines and favorite fair staples like popcorn and lemonade, even deep fried Milky Way bars, and “of course the Lions Club has their famous tri-tip dinner,” adds Inabinette.4 continued on page 22

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“It’s just a lovely little village. And it’s a friendly place. Everybody waves and talks to you.” Even with a full stomach, there will still “There’s only one route through Springville be plenty to enjoy at the annual festival, and that’s right on Main Street,” says Inabinette, from music in the park – “there are usually which means those who happen to drive through three or four bands that play on Saturday Springville that weekend will be attending the and Sunday,” says Inabinette – to the foot festival whether they intended to or not. race on Saturday and a mountain bike race “Most of the residents in Springville also end on Sunday. up having a lot family visiting during the festival,” “We have the Apple Run on Saturday adds Inabinette, who says she commonly hears morning,” which is a 5K run through hills attendees saying things like, “‘this is the 15th time and along the river. “And on Sunday we I’ve been here. Can you tell me where I can find have the Fat Tire Classic, a mountain bike so-and-so because I bought something from them race, and people come from all around for last year and I want to see them again.’ So we get a that,” says Inabinette. lot of return visitors.” Photos courtesy of Springville Apple Festival For those who prefer to exercise their About 35,000 visitors in the span of two days creativity more than their legs, the Apple Festival will host an artist to be precise, which is a lot for a town whose post office only has about village with about 15 to 20 local artists demonstrating and selling 2,000 mailing addresses. “And we’re spread out a lot,” adds Inabinette. their wares, such as weaving, glassware and jewelry. And of course, But they do come together for the festival. there will be plenty more for the kids. “We have a family fun zone,” “It’s located in a really beautiful community with a view of the says Inabinette, “and that will have a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce mountains all the way around, and the river runs through town. house and a bunch of games for the kids.” Sometimes people will come and go swimming,” she continues. “It’s While there’s a little bit of everything for everybody, from food to just a lovely little village. And it’s a friendly place. Everybody waves and footraces, the best part might be that the festival is free. Free parking is talks to you.” at the Springfield Rodeo Grounds with a free shuttle provided by Eagle Which sounds like a slice of life that’s just about as American as apple Mountain Casino. pie. And though Inabinette says the apple orchards aren’t as common as While there aren’t as many apple groves in Springville today as there they were 37 years ago, there are still plenty of stands where you can buy were 37 years ago, the festival is still going strong and still much in the a fresh apple, rub it on your sleeve, and eat it on the spot. • spirit of its founders. “There were a group of ladies that really wanted to showcase Springville Apple Festival Springville,” explains Inabinette. “They owned apple orchards, and www.springvilleapplefestival.com • (559) 202-6904 they wanted to have the opportunity to highlight what they had. It Saturday and Sunday, October 21 and 22 started relatively small, of course – just a few booths, but it grew to include a lot of crafts.” Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of Always held the third weekend of October, the festival has that wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, autumn harvest atmosphere, minus the pumpkins, but which is he’s a fan of his seven-year-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email heightened by the sense of community itself. at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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a co n cert years i n the maki n g w ith stills a n d colli n s Ryan Stillwater and Michael Cavale, the local music promoters behind Rainmaker Productions, are bringing another national headlining tour to Visalia’s Fox Theatre, but this time it’s a show that has been 50 years in the making. Stills and Collins – that is, Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills and Nash, and singer-songwriter Judy Collins – will perform in Visalia on November 2 at the Fox Theatre, and according to Cavale, this show is a particularly big deal. “We don’t get artists like this, this huge,” he says. “These are two original hippies from back when.” More than prominent Woodstock-era musicians, Stills and Collins were also a romantic couple who began dating in 1967. They were even a musical inspiration to each other. “They were lovers,” explains Cavale. “The song ‘Suite: Judy Blue Eyes’ was written for her. Now 50 years later, they decide to get together and tour. He’ll definitely play that song.” The song was actually released in 1967 on the self-titled debut album of Crosby, Stills and Nash, and though the couple was made up of musicians in their own right, they never got around to recording together –until now. The self-titled Stills and Collins album will be released September 22 in the midst of their 50 years of friendship tour, including covers of original Collins songs as well as Bob Dylan’s “Girl from the North Country” and Leonard Cohen’s “Everybody Knows.” So the Visalia show will definitely include some classic tunes, but don’t be surprised if it also gets a little personal. “With the two of them on stage together, there should probably be a lot of stories going back and forth,” agrees Cavale. That, perhaps, is the real allure for a show of this caliber: the potential for a stroll down memory lane. Cavale saw Collins in her heyday back in the ‘70s, and has seen Crosby, Stills and Nash “probably three or four times. My parents would never let me go to concerts,” he says with a laugh. “So when I left home in ’68, I made up for it. They were a major part of my life as a musical artist.” Chances are their music has meant a lot to many others, as well. “They bring a lot of history and memories for people with their songs, from Crosby, Stills and Nash and Buffalo Springfield,” Cavale continues. “So yeah, it’s the memories, and memories are powerful.” While the Stills and Collins show will probably bring back some memories, you can bank it will also provide a message. A hallmark of

every Rainmaker show, a nonprofit or charity is selected to showcase itself before the curtains rise. “For each show we select a nonprofit or charity as a beneficiary for each show,” explains Stillwater. This year’s beneficiary will be Full Sail Ministries, which helps women build their relationships with God through artistic expression, worship and teachings from Scripture. “They go over to Thailand and other foreign countries, but they do conferences here in town for women, and they also do something called Oasis, where people can come for the weekend and worship,” explains Cavale. It might seem like an unusual pairing, two revolutionary rockers from the Woodstock era and a Christian ministry, but according to Cavale, Stills and Collins liked the idea. “I approached them because a Christian ministry associated with a secular band usually doesn’t, well…” Cavale trailed off. “But they thought it was a great concept for them and a show like this.” As the beneficiary ministry, Full Sail will be able to present a video before the show and raise money through sponsors. “They go out and get corporate sponsors for the show, and the sponsors get recognized at the show, get good seats, and if there’s a meetand-greet with the artist they’ll get to go,” explains Cavale. “Our shows have raised anywhere between $20,000 and $120,000. And they’ll probably do a short video, and people will get to learn about who this ministry is.” Sure, the show is for a good cause, and Cavale is ultimately a professional, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t excited to maybe get a chance to meet Stills or Collins. “Absolutely,” he chuckles. “I’m still a groupie like everybody else, you know?” The show sold about half its tickets a week after sales began. So Cavale probably isn’t the only one. • Stephen Stills and Judy Collins • November 2, 7:30pm Visalia Fox Theatre, 300 W. Main St., Visalia • (559) 625-1369 www.foxvisalia.org • www.rainmakerpro.net

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Pink Sky in Pinecrest: Zach Green owns and operates Zach Green Films, which makes documentary and promotional videos about subjects that range from local to international. Green has lived in many interesting places throughout the world but has always returned to his hometown of Visalia. View his work at www.zachgreenfilms.com.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’

recipe

BY LANA GRANFORS

PHOTO: KARA STEWART

OCTOBER 2017

Easy Southwest Vegetarian Buddha Bowl with Sauce or dressing Serves: 4 – 6 Parents, singles, and students with busy schedules appreciate easy, satisfying meals. Whether for a quick dinner or for lunch tomorrow, the ingredients can vary based on individual choices, so this will serve for a guide of items that can be used. These deliciously wholesome bowls of fresh veggies, full of flavor and texture, are served warm or cold, and with a great sauce or dressing. Dressings vary from peanut dressing to creamy ginger dressings. I have shared two below which are family favorites. This is a vegetarian version, but can easily be made with your choice of protein. Pick your own ingredients and start building! Enjoy! buddha bowl INGREDIENTS 1 large sweet potato, cut in cubes 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 2 tsp. maple syrup 1⁄2 tsp. paprika 1⁄2 tsp. garlic powder Pinch of salt and pepper 2-3 cup brown rice, quinoa or wild rice, cooked 4 cup baby kale or spinach, chopped 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 2 cans sweet corn, drained and rinsed 1⁄2 cup grated carrots 1 English cucumber, cut in chunks or slices 1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small red onion, sliced thin 1 cup cabbage, chopped or sliced 1 avocado, sliced 1⁄4 cup sprouts of choice 4 T toasted seeds/nuts, your choice (pumpkin, pine nuts, sesame seeds, almond slices) 1⁄3 cup crumbled feta cheese or shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped 1⁄2 cup crushed corn tortilla chips Red Pepper Sauce INGREDIENTS 1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed 2 T olive oil or other neutral oil Juice from 1 lemon 1⁄2 tsp. pepper 1⁄2 tsp. salt 1⁄2 tsp. paprika 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Water as needed to thin 28

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Turmeric/Sriracha/Tahini Dressing INGREDIENTS 4 T tahini 4 T warm water 1 tsp. maple syrup 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1⁄2 tsp. turmeric 1⁄2 tsp. sriracha Salt to taste

Buddha Bowl directions STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cubed sweet potato on a cookie sheet and toss with 1 tsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 30 minutes stirring halfway through. Remove and allow to cool. STEP 2: While the potato is cooking, prepare the garbanzo beans. In a bowl, place the maple syrup, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Heat a saucepan and then add the garbanzo mixture into the saucepan to cook for 15 – 20 minutes, stirring often throughout the cooking. Remove and allow to cool. STEP 3: Prepare the rest of the ingredients, placing in their individual bowls or on a large platter. The prep time involved will vary depending on the number of ingredients you are preparing.

STEP 5: Generously drizzle the dressing or sauce all over the bowl ingredients, garnish with cilantro and crushed tortilla chips, and enjoy. Red Pepper Sauce directions STEP 1: To make red pepper sauce, add all dressing ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Add water, about 1 tsp. at a time, to the desired consistency. Turmeric/Sriracha/Tahini Dressing directions STEP 1: To make dressing, whisk all ingredients together. Sample and adjust spice level as desired by adding a splash more of the sriracha.

Lana Granfors enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family– especially her grandchildren, Jillian and Garet.

STEP 4: To build your bowl, start with a base layer of brown rice, quinoa or wild rice. Top with a good serving of the greens. Top with beans and add your choice of as many veggies you want. Top with sliced avocado slices, sprouts, nuts, seeds and cheese.

prep time: 5 – 10 minutes cook time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 – 35 minutes

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CRAFTING

By Kayla Stock

PHOTOS: Kelli Avila

Special Delivery D I Y: M ail O r g a n izer

1. Stain wood.

2. Paint exposed end of 1x3inch panel.

5. Attach the 1x3-inch board to the 1x12-inch panel.

6. Attach the cabinet hardware.

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supplies • 1x12-inch poplar wood project panel cut to 21 inches long (ask hardware store associate to cut it) • 1x3-inch poplar wood board cut to 21 inches long (ask hardware store associate to cut it) • 6¼-inch cabinet bar pull • 1½-inch cabinet knob pull • Wood stain • Paint brush • Four 2-inch wood screws • Two d-ring hangers • Drill • Foam roller • Paint of choice (white works well)

3. Decide on your placement of cabinet hardware to hold letters and knobs for key holders.

7. Attach the d-ring hangers.

4. Drill holes for cabinet hardware.

8. Hang and enjoy!

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From Food to fun, something for everyone to enjoy

bakersfield

October 28 • 8th Annual Bakersfield Celtic Music Festival, Kern County Fairgrounds, 1142 S. P St., noon, (661) 865-8890, www.kernscot.org

clovis

October 7 • Old Town Clovis Fall Wine Walk, Old Town, 5-8:30 pm, www.oldtownclovis.org October 7, 14, 21, 28 • Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Old Town, Pollasky and Bullard, 8-11:30 am, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org October 14 • Powerhouse Bicycle Run - Annual Bass Lake Powerhouse Double Century and Time Trial Bicycle Run, Dry Creek Trailhead (Shepherd/ Sunnyside), 5 am, (559) 917-6299, www.fresnocycling.com October 15 • Glorious Junk Days, Old Town, 8 am-4 pm, www.oldtownclovis.org October 20-22 • Old Town Clovis Antique and Gun Show, Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th St., 9 am-6 pm Friday and Saturday, 10 am-3 pm Sunday, (559) 994-0926, www.oldtownclovis.org October 21 • Dinner and Diamonds Dinner and Auction, Clovis Rodeo Hall, 748 Rodeo Drive, 6 pm, www.oldtownclovis.org October 28-29 • ClovisFest Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off, Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive, 6 am, www.clovischamber.com • ClovisFest 2018, 500 Pollasky Ave., 8 am-5 pm, www.clovischamber.com

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ClovisFest spans four city blocks, including side streets, where you’ll discover more than 200 craft and commercial vendor booths, in addition to the International Village. After the early-morning hot air balloon launch, walk across to Pollasky Avenue where family fun begins. ClovisFest International Village features live multicultural performances, storytelling and various booths selling international food and wares. The grand opening ceremony begins at 10 am sharp. Live performances will take place on stage at 7th and Pollasky all day from 8 am to 5 pm. For more information, visit www.clovischamber. com/events/clovis_fest.

exeter

October 7 • Exeter Union High School Alumni Golf Tournament, Exeter Golf Course, 510 W. Visalia Road, 8 am, (559) 592-5500, www.exeterchamber.com • 2nd Annual Fall Tea Party, Exeter Eagles Lodge, 555 W. Visalia Road, (559) 972-1874 or (559) 799-3815, www.exeterchamber.com October 11 • Family Fun Night and Pumpkin Carving Contest, downtown Exeter, Pine and E streets, 4:30-7 pm, www.exeterchamber.com October 14 • 104th Annual Exeter Fall Festival, Exeter City Park, 7 am-4 pm, www.exeterchamber.com

The theme of this year’s fall festival is “Homegrown Harvest Fun.” The event continues with fun traditions from the past 104 years – games, contests, arts and crafts, food and entertainment for the whole family. The Exeter Scarecrow Contest takes place throughout the entire month of October. Scarecrows will be on display at participating businesses and people can even vote for their favorite. Other events include the Miss Exeter Coronation and Dinner, a pumpkin carving contest and family fun night, a lip sync, a 5K run and 2-mile walk, antique and collectibles street faire, fall festival parade, the 11th annual car and bike show and more. • Fall Peddlers Market, 134 South C St., 9 am-3 pm, (559) 592-1800, www.exeterchamber.com • Exeter Fall Festival Parade, downtown Exeter, 10 am, (559) 592-2919, www.exeterchamber.com • Exeter Car Show, downtown Exeter on E Street, 11 am, (559) 592-2919, www.exeterchamber.com October 20-21 • The Exeter Women’s Club presents Christmas in October 2017, Exeter Woman’s Club, 201 N. Kaweah Ave., 4-8 pm Friday, 9 am-4 pm Saturday, (559) 909-4135 October 28 • 38th Annual Show and Sale “Harvest of Handwovens,” Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Ave. (Highway 65), demonstrations at 9:30 am, 10 am sales, www.hwotv.org

fresno

October 3 • Respite by the River: Laura Sidsworth with Music by Kat, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, Inc., 11605 Old Friant Road, 6-8 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org October 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31 • Cherry Avenue Auction, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30 am-3:30 pm, (559) 266-9856, www.cherryavenueauction.com October 4, 11, 18, 25 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 3-6 pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com

October 5 • Art Hop, Tower District, E. Olive Avenue and N. Wishon, 5-8 pm, (559) 237-9734, www.fresnoartscouncil.org/arthop October 5, 12, 19, 26 • Carthop, Historic Fulton Mall, 11 am-2 pm, www.downtownfresno.org/events/carthop October 6 • Valley Caregiver Resource Center: Celebration of Care, Pardini’s Catering and Banquets, 2257 West Shaw Ave., 6:30 pm, (559) 224-9154 October 7, 14, 21, 28 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 7 am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com October 14 • October Gardening Angels Day, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:15 am-noon, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org • Pirate Dinner Costume Party, The Coke Hallowell Center For River Studies, 11605 Old Friant Road, 6:30 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org October 15 • Cherry Avenue Auto Swap, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., (559) 266-9856, www.cherryavenueauction.com October 21 • Walk with a Doc, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30-10:30 am, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org

hanford

October 14 • Octoberfest, Hanford Civic Park, 2-6 pm, www.mainstreethanford.com October 17 • Hanford’s Third Tuesday Takeover, 202 W. Lacey, 6-8 pm, (559) 772-2317

lemoore

October 14 • Moonlight Margarita Madness, Lemoore Youth Sports Complex, 500 N. 19th Ave., 6-10 pm, www.lemooreyouthsports.org

madera

October 6 • Camarena Classic 2017 Charity Golf Tournament, (559) 664-4145, www.maderachamber.com www.camarenahealth.org • Benefit for Holy Family Table, Griffin Hall, 201 North C St., 11 am-1 pm, (559) 674-5239, www.maderachamber.com October 7 • Walk with a Doc, Lions Town and County Park-Pavilion, 2300 Howard Road, 8:30 am, www.maderachamber.com October 27 • Halloween Costume Party, San Joaquin Wine Co., 21821 Avenue 16 west of Road 22, 7 pm, www.sjwineco.com

27 Join the San Joaquin Wine Co. for its annual Halloween party, featuring some spooktacular wines. Be ready to rock out on the dance floor – in your favorite costume, of course. Doors open at 6 pm and the Marie Wilson Band will play from 7 to 10 pm. Wine, various craft, domestic and imported beer, water and soda will be available for purchase. Food will also be available for purchase from Gastro Grill. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. In the event of rain, the event will be moved indoors, and only pre-sale tickets will be accepted. No outside food or beverages are allowed. Must be 21 or over to attend. For tickets, visit

north fork

October 7 • North Fork Fall Festival, 6 am-7 pm, (559) 877-4806 or (559) 877-2282

porterville

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Porterville High School Boosters Bingo, Porterville High School cafeteria, 4:30 pm, (559) 535-0408 October 6 • First Friday Coffee, Galaxy 9 Theatre, 7-8:15 am, www.portervillechamber.org October 12 • Business Expo and Taste of Porterville, 5:30 pm, www.portervillechamber.org October 14 • Porterville College 90th Year - A Night Under the Stars, Porterville College Quad, 6 pm, www.portervillechamber.org October 16 • Porterville College Fair, Porterville College Quad, 11 am-1 pm, www.portervillechamber.org October 17 • Family Crisis Center’s 19th Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil, Centennial Park, 296 N. Main St., 5:30 pm, www.ccfamilycrisis.org October 27 • Coffee with a Cop, Mad for Bagels, 58 E. Mill Ave., 7-9 am, www.portervillechamber.org

reedley

October 2-7, 9-14, 16-21, 23-28, 30-31 •“A Century of Yuletide Memories - 1840-1940”, Mennonite Quilt Center, 1010 G St., 9 am-3 pm, (559) 638-3560, www.mennonitequiltcenter.org

October 13-14 • 52nd Annual Reedley Fiesta and Parade, Pioneer Park, 845 G St., 4-10 pm, (559) 638-3548, www.reedleychamberofcommerce.com

three rivers

October 7 • First Saturday in Three Rivers, 11 am-5 pm, (559) 561-3463, www.1stsaturdaytr.com October 4, 11, 18, 25 • Story Time at the Library, 42052 Eggers Drive, 10:30-11:30 am, www.threerivers.com

visalia

October 1 • Tulare County Historical Society Annual Barbecue, Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove Park, 27000 S. Mooney Blvd., 3:30-6 pm, (559) 287-6291, www.tularecountyhistoricalsociety.org October 6 • 2017 United Way Golf Tournament, Valley Oaks Golf Course, 1800 S. Plaza Parkway, 10:30 am, (559) 651-5355 or (559) 685-1766 • Valley Oak SPCA 8th Annual Wine and Wags Gala and Auction, Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Drive, 6-10 pm, www.vospca.org October 7, 14, 21, 28 • Visalia Farmers Market, Sears Parking lot at Mooney Blvd./Caldwell, 8-11:30 am, www.visaliafarmersmarket.com October 8 • Second Saturdays Artisan Market, The Looking Glass, 242 E. Caldwell, 9 am-3 pm, (559) 732-2787, www.thelookingglassvisalia.org October 14 • Central Valley Pickleball Tournament, Plaza Park, 700 S. Plaza St., 8 am-5 pm, www.secure.pickleballtournaments.com • Evening on the Red Carpet, Giant Chevrolet and Cadillac, 1001 S. Ben Maddox, 6-10 pm, (559) 732-0101, www.veac.org • A Maker’s Market, Embellish and Restore, corner of Center Ave. and West St. October 21 • 22nd Annual Bunco Party, Kaweah Delta Hospital, 400 W. Mineral King Ave., 11 am social hour, noon salad luncheon, 1 pm bunco, (559) 972-1880 • Hands in the Community’s Annual Dinner and Silent Action, Visalia Convention Center, 6 pm, (559) 625-3822 ext. 3, www.hnconline.org

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lindsay community theater www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com

21 The 8th annual “Planting Seeds, Growing Together” auction and dinner benefits Hands in the Community. This Visalia-based nonprofit provides crisis and referral services to those in need. The dinner will feature donated items in both a silent and live auction. Tables of eight are available for $550 and sponsorships with advertising are available at $1,500 and $2,500 levels. Please RSVP by noon October 9 to hncvisalia@gmail.com or call Lester Moon at (559) 625-3822, ext. 3. October 24-25 • $5 Jewelry Sale by Masquerade, Kaweah Delta Medical Center, Acequia Wing, 305 W. Acequia Ave., 7 am-5 pm Tuesday, 6:30 am-4:30 pm Wednesday, (559) 972-1880 October 28 • Voodoo on the Bayou, Wyndham Hotel, 9000 W. Airport Drive, 8 pm, (559) 429-4277, www. squareup.com/store/votb Through November 11 • Arts Visalia Fall Art Classes for Children and Adults, 214 E. Oak Ave., noon-5:30 pm Wednesday-Saturday, (559) 739-0905, www.artsvisalia.org

bakersfield fox theater www.thebakersfieldfox.com

October 20 • “The Salesman,” 6:30 doors, 7:30 show October 21 • Marisela Y Los Angeles Negros, 7 pm doors, 8 pm show October 28 • Steve-O, 7 pm doors, 8 pm show

rabobank arena - bakersfield www.rabobankarena.com

October 8 • Dirty Dancing, 7 pm October 12 • Theresa Caputo, 7:30 pm October 29 • Banda MS, 8 pm

river city theatre - reedley

www.reedleyrivercitytheatre.org

October 13-November 5 • “Route 66,” 7 pm Thursday, 8 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday

roger rocka’s dinner theatre - fresno www.rogerrockas.com

October 1-29 • “The Drowsy Chaperone,” 6:30 pm Thursday, 5:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494

saroyan theater - fresno

www.fresnoconventioncenter.com

October 7-8 • PAW Patrol Live: “Race to the Rescue,” 10 am and 2 pm October 11 • Theresa Caputo, 7:30 pm October 24-29 • Beautiful - The Carole King Musical

save mart center - fresno www.savemartcenter.com

barn theater - porterville

October 20 • Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, 7:30 pm October 26 • Air1 Positive Hits Tour, 7 pm

October 7 • Bluegrass Buzzard Festival, 5:30 pm October 13-28 • The Complete History of America (Abridged)

October 26 • Andre Rieu, 8 pm, www.andrerieu.com

www.barntheater.porterville.com

ice house theatre - visalia www.visaliaplayers.org

October 1, 6-8 • “Sidekicks and Scoundrels,” 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 4 pm Sunday October 27-29 • “Driving Miss Daisy,” 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday

October 21 • “Mads Tolling and the Mads Men,” 7:30 pm October 27-29 • “Shrek the Musical,” 7:30 Friday and Saturday, 2 pm Sunday

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selland arena - fresno

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tachi palace - lemoore www.tachipalace.com

October 19 • Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles, 7:30 pm

the tower theatre - fresno www.towertheatrefresno.com

October 19 • Elliot Yamin, 8 pm October 20 • In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles, 7:30 pm October 22 • Battle of the Big Bands, 2 pm

Two big bands. 30 musicians. Roger Lloyd Wood’s Big Bands provides an afternoon concert of the most popular songs from the 1940s, featuring the original Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey. Be dazzled and charmed by vocalists Bill A. Jones and Nancy Osborne. The show provides a nonstop 1940s music experience. The audience will vote for their favorite. Ticket prices vary from $39-59. October 28 • Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers, 8 pm

visalia fox theatre www.foxvisalia.org

October 7 • October is for Lovers, 7:30 pm October 11 • “Night of the Living Dead,” (1968), 6:30 pm October 26 • “An American Werewolf in London,” (1981), 6:30 pm

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Spooktacular HOLIDAY

a few clever ideas for t h e h alloween season

October is the perfect time to reap a harvest of joy with your family and friends. With so many wonderful things to do, your social calendar will be full before you know it. Embrace your sense of adventure, round up your little pumpkins and see what fun awaits you. The Perfect Pumpkin Hunt: One of the greatest blessings of living here is the access we have to local farms (pickyourown.org). What could be more fun than hunting for the perfect pumpkin? With so many varieties available, everyone in your family is likely to find one with its own unique flair. Pumpkins are weighed by the pound at most farms, and although the rate per pound is typically comparable to that of your local supermarket, we guarantee hunting for your own is a lot more fun that buying one that’s been picked for you. Many local farms also have delectable fruits and vegetables available. While you are pumpkin hunting, ask what other goodies the farm may have for purchase and you may just save yourself a trip to the supermarket altogether. Cook Up Some Fun: Pumpkins are good for more than just carving the perfect jack-o-lantern. Make dinner preparation a family affair by assigning each person a dish to prepare. Roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pies, soups, purees and casseroles are only the tip of the iceberg. Pinterest.com is sure to have you drooling for hours on end with the plethora of pumpkin recipes. You could always go old school, tie on your apron, and see just how delicious it can be to season everything with love—no recipe required. Play Dress Up: Part of the fun of Halloween is finding the perfect costume! Local thrift stores, vintage shops and pop-up Halloween boutiques are a lovely place to find inspiration. Many shops stock up all year for Halloween season, so get ready for a treasure hunt! If you can’t find what you are looking for in a store, you can always create your own unique costume. Websites like Pinterest.com and Etsy.com can plant the seed of creativity while local craft, fabric and thrift shops—and even garage sale finds—can help bring your vision to life.

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Get Your Craft On: Grab some paint, paintbrushes, a small drop cloth, an old wooden frame, wire, glue and the funkiest old buttons you can find and create this adorable harvest inspired work of art: www. indulgy.com/post/ncuqBvTzK1/halloween-crafts-buttons. Don’t worry if it doesn’t turn out exactly as it appears in the photo. Part of the fun of it is allowing the creativity to take over and following your heart to create a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come. Trick-or-Treat: It’s October 31. You’ve found the perfect Halloween ensemble, crazy hair and make-up are in full effect, the cool night air is blowing on your face and you have a bag ready to load up with candy. What could be better? Not much— except if you are looking for an alternative to the neighborhood trick-or-treating of yesteryear, you and your family can still have a rip-snorting good time together on Halloween. Many local churches hold family friendly events (no scary costumes allowed) that feature game booths, face painting, candy and much more, all for free. ImagineU in Visalia will host its 2nd annual Village Halloween. And if you would rather “treat” someone else to some fun on Halloween, there is plenty of joy to be had in passing out candy to trick-or-treaters while checking out all of the costumes that make their way to your door. Bonus points if you dress in costume to greet your trick-or-treaters. There’s plenty of opportunity for you to have a smashing good time this halloween. •

Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, up-cycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelry-making tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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Photos courtesy of Harvesting Hope of Tulare County

GIVING BACK

FOOD —F O R — THOUGHT H arvesti n g H o p e of T ulare C ou n ty For Michaelpaul Mendoza and Harvesting Hope of Tulare County, it’s about going beyond the textbook. Harvesting Hope got its name from a picture book about Cesar Chavez, and it started four years ago out of Mendoza’s U.S. history classroom at Mission Oak High School. The students were learning about the cultural history of the United States from the perspective of people from different backgrounds, including women, immigrants and social justice pioneers, such as Cesar Chavez, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks and Malcolm X. “I challenged them to come up with a school or community project that in some way would make lives better,” says Mendoza, the teacher coordinator for Harvesting Hope.4 continued on page 38

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First, they had to choose a topic. The class brainstormed and came up with ideas such as helping the homeless, doing something for veterans and combatting cyberbullying. Then the issue of hunger came up, and the decision was unanimous. The class worked on the project for a year and participated in the StepUP Youth Challenge for middle and high school students. This challenge is a service learning program that gives Tulare County students an opportunity to serve their schools and community. “I devoted at least a quarter of the year of class to that project,” Mendoza explains. “I invited local leaders who addressed these problems to come into my classroom,” Mendoza says. One of these local leaders was Dr. Sarah Ramirez of Pixley, outside of Tulare. She was the first in her family to go to college and she earned her doctorate from Stanford. She ended up moving back to Pixley and is now the executive director of the food bank that Harvesting Hope has been working with – FoodLink of Tulare County. Under Be Healthy Tulare, students glean excess fruit from people’s yards and donate it to FoodLink. They mostly pick oranges and citruses, but have also picked lots of sweet corn in the past. “It’s a very empowering experience for our students,” Mendoza says. The focus is on food waste, hunger, food insecurity and their causes. People can get tax deductions on food that is donated. “And people don’t have to clean their yards. Everyone wins,” Mendoza says.

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More than 1,000 students have helped with the gleaning over the past four years, from kindergartners through high school students, and they’ve picked more than 200,000 pounds of fruit. “It went from a classroom project to a county-wide project,” Mendoza explains. Now 15 schools in Tulare County are involved within six different school districts. “As a teacher, there are just some things that can’t be taught in the classroom,” says Mendoza, such as social justice, equality and human dignity. Harvesting Hope “opened their eyes to what education is really about—not just opening the mind, but opening the heart. They’re learning to help people. To help feed someone who needs it. You can’t get that from writing an essay.” Mendoza adds: “We often overlook our students’ potential and the valuable resource that they are right now. It’s the number one resource that we don’t tap into. Through Harvesting Hope, students can experience what that potential is, not what they could be.” • Harvesting Hope of Tulare County • (559) 972-9148 Find them on Facebook

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.