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27 Lemoore Air Show 2019

7 The Beauty of Concrete with Alvarez Custom Concrete 20 Finding Passion for Art and Design with dlb design

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15 Landscaping Without Grass in the San Joaquin Valley 25 American Red Cross Online and App for Pet First Aid

11 Lotus Gardens Outdoor Living Center of Fresno

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editor’s note september 2019

THE SHIFT FROM summer to autumn is upon us. Eager students have returned to their classrooms, fall colors are beginning to peek out and the appearance of pumpkin spice everything is on the horizon. It’s time for growing memories.

Imagine a career in which you get paid to do exactly what you love most.

Derrick and Sarah Brinkman are watching their dream come true in the form of dlb design, in which clients tap into their creative inspiration for floor plans, interior design and more.

It’s so refreshing to escape from everyday life and explore the wilderness that surrounds us. The Sequoia Riverlands Trust protects natural landscapes, habitats and waterways, along with managing seven nature preserves. Their goal? To ensure that this area’s natural spaces remain pristine and healthy for future generations.

Do you long for a lovely fall garden? If so, it’s time to get to work. Lotus Gardens Outdoor Living Center of Fresno stands ready to help residents transition from their summertime annuals to the flowers that thrive later in the year. And If you’re tired of your too-thirsty grass, we’ve got some great tips for landscaping without lush lawns in the San Joaquin Valley.

Water-wise succulents, hardscape features and even drought-tolerant types of grasses can contribute to a beautiful, environmentally friendly yard.

Jets roar overhead, and the organizers of the Lemoore Air Show call this the sound of freedom – this high-energy, high-decibel show is a very big thank-you to the community that supports the Naval Air Station Lemoore all year long. It’s a spectacular showcase, and we hope to see you there!

What memories will you make during this beautiful season of change?

Breathe in that crisp, cool air and enjoy!

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BY NATALIE CAUDLE

ROCK SOLID T H E B E A U T Y O F C O N C R E T E W I T H A LVA R E Z C U S T O M C O N C R E T E ACCOMPANIED BY HIS vivid imagination, Frank Alvarez spent his childhood afternoons exploring the outdoors, creating forts and climbing walnut trees with his best friend, Cameron Chojnacki. Alvarez was born with a creative spirit; while other kids were stealing bases and shooting hoops, Alvarez and Chojnacki were creating airplanes out of old logs and perfecting the ultimate skate ramp.

After graduating from Mt. Whitney High School in 1998, Alvarez enrolled in the emergency medical technician program at College of the Sequoias. He soared through the course, achieving high marks on book work and lab exams. Nearing graduation, Alvarez joined paramedics in ride-alongs in an effort to gain true-life

experiences. But after assisting in a heartbreaking scenario, Alvarez knew that the world of medical emergencies was not for him. Despite the pleading of his professor, Alvarez withdrew from the program just weeks before graduation with a peaceful heart, but lacking a future career plan.

Knowing Alvarez was in need of a job, childhood friend Chojnacki linked Alvarez to Carlton Concrete in 1999. Owner Doug Carlton took Alvarez under his wing, teaching him the techniques required for both indoor and outdoor concrete needs. A passion began to grow in Alvarez as he worked his way up in the company and learned a new art form. In high school, Alvarez had enjoyed 3D Art taught by Ron Loyd, finding satisfaction in working with his hands and creating unique items. Looking4

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back, Alvarez saw that the instruction and encouragement from Loyd had an impact on his future and how he approached art. Alvarez’s parents continued to encourage him in this new field, seeing that he had found his niche.

In 2013, Carlton closed up shop when moving to Wyoming, and Alvarez was left with a family to care for and without an employer.

Having found a passion in concrete, Alvarez decided to venture out and create his own company, opening the doors to Alvarez Custom Concrete in 2013 with the support of his wife, Mary. Word of mouth began to spread and Alvarez’s art quickly came into demand.

With each new client, Alvarez learned to expand and perfect his technique as he built outdoor barbecues and indoor farmhouse sinks. Soon Alvarez was pushing the envelope, mimicking styles of architects in the Bay Area, bringing a new flair to valley decor.

As Alvarez began to think outside of the box, he faced trial and error. After days of creating a specific mold or attempting a new piece, he would be disappointed to find a crack or error. He persisted, knowing shortcuts wouldn’t be of any help. “Mistakes help me learn,” he says. “Never look at it as a mistake, but something you can learn and build from. Imperfections make it what it’s supposed to be.” As Alvarez became more familiar with the mixtures and thicknesses needed, he was reminded of his mother cooking in his childhood family kitchen, making flour tortillas. As a child, he would sit and watch her mix a little of this and a pinch of that, somehow knowing what the mixture should feel like. The process was part of her nature, a secret she had learned from years of experience. With each new piece, each trial, each mistake, Alvarez was gaining that knowledge, learning the craft of concrete.

“Mistakes help me learn,” he says.

“Never look at it as a mistake,

but something you can learn and build from.

Imperfections make it what it’s supposed to be.”

Alvarez gleaned from experts in the industry, attending seminars and devouring books from industry greats like Fu-Tung Cheng in Berkeley. Alvarez grew in skill and began creating unique pieces with the inclusion of new elements such as copper and seashells. Alvarez had always had the talent, but his practice and dedication to honing his craft was paying off.

In 2014, Alvarez and Chojnacki joined forces on a creative project. The partnership was a natural fit and a throwback to their childhood days of creative afternoons.

The duo worked together on the remodel of Merryman Station in Exeter using reclaimed materials, each bringing his own element, business and expertise to the rustic gathering place. The project was a beautiful success, but their true piece of pride is a table made from old wood found at Chojnacki’s family ranch where they played as children. Chojnacki’s Grandpa Leo had spurred them on to try great and daring things in childhood and it only seemed fitting to create a piece in his honor, a combination of their talents – making a wooden table with a concrete inset. The piece is one that will never be sold, as the sentimentality is invaluable.

Each design and piece Alvarez creates is unique and mirrors the style and desires of the clients. Alvarez’s warm personality creates a quick bond with each client, a talent that helps him understand the vision desired for each piece.

Adrian Herrera has hired Alvarez for multiple projects.

“My wife, Korrie, always has these out-of-the-box ideas.

Frank makes them happen. He’s always up to the challenge and he’s simply an artist. When it comes to concrete countertops, sinks and anything decorative concrete, Frank has the skill to get it done.”

Creating concrete wall panels and custom countertops wasn’t what Alvarez dreamed about back in his 3D Art class in high school, but, something clicked and a passion ignited, and it continues to burn brightly. • Alvarez Custom Concrete • (559) 805-6315 Find them on Instagram Homegrown in the Valley, Natalie Caudle finds beauty in the mundane and is ever on the hunt for the perfect salsa recipe. A mother of four, this minivan chauffeur is passionate about adoption and strives to perfect the art of balancing grace and grit.

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LOT U S GA R D E N S O U T D O O R L I V I N G C E N T E R O F F R E S N O AS HINTS OF FALL start to fill the air, and the first leaves begin to turn, make sure to savor the final blooms of your summer flowers this month. Come October, the advice from Diana Spino, co-owner of Lotus Gardens Outdoor Living Center of Fresno, is to get ruthless with the culling process if you want to have a glorious showing of fall and winter blooms.

“It’s our job to train everybody,” she says of the ideal planting times she'll share with her customers. “October is great because it’s the transition from spring and summer annuals to your fall and winter flowers. Get their feet in the ground in October. You’ve got to get them established so they’re pretty for Thanksgiving and Christmas.”

While Diana is happy to share her knowledge, she’s quick to point out that her entire staff is able to answer just about any garden question a person might have. “We have a very knowledgeable staff,” she says. “We have an older staff, but with that comes a couple hundred years of combined experience. Most of my sales staff here in the

retail section have over 20 years experience. They’re knowledgeable people.”

While the name Lotus Gardens has been around since 2009, Spino’s husband, Tom, has been in business much longer. “He started the business back in the ‘80s,” she says, noting that it was under the name Spino’s Landscaping.

“We’ve been here for years.”

What sets the business apart is that most of what’s sold at the nursery is developed in house from seed or cuttings.

“Ninety-nine percent of the time we grow our own plants, shrubs and trees,” says Spino. The grounds comprise 13 acres, with a couple devoted to retail and the rest holding cold frames and greenhouses for propagation.

Fall is a good time to plant pansies, snapdragons, calendula and poppies, says Spino, and “we grow all those right here on site.” The company also grows vegetable starts that are sold in other retail centers around the Central Valley each year. “To get from a seed to a plant takes quite some time,” she says.4 continued on page 12 SEPTEMBER 2019 www.EnjoySouthValley.com

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“We’re out in the country. We’re on the outskirts of Fresno,” she says. “We’re a little bit of a drive for people.” What they’ll find, however, will be worth the effort. “It’s a pretty relaxing place to be. We have a chicken coop. We sell eggs. People like to come out and bring their kids to hang around the chickens.” Each summer, the nursery plants a large garden and sells the harvest. “We have a following here now of people who come in to get vegetables,” she says.

While Lotus Gardens staff can provide a wealth of knowledge for the do-it-yourself gardener, they also realize not everyone has the time, energy, interest or talent to take on big projects themselves.

Lotus Gardens Landscapers is finding its niche in smaller commercial projects and homeowner remodels, a project they particularly love.

“We go in and do total remodels.

Create a blank slate,” says Spino.

Many people stay committed to their homes for decades, but need refreshers every so often. “Their homes are paid for. They aren’t going anywhere. They’re spending money on what they have. By hiring a licensed contractor, they’ve got a lot of knowledge behind what’s going in their yard.”

A project of particular pride for the business was the re-landscape of the William Saroyan House Museum in Fresno, which opened in August 2018.

Trending right now are succulent gardens, and Spino is thrilled by the new demographic they are

bringing in. “Succulents are huge right now,” she says. “The neat thing right now is that we’re getting the young people into them. The millennials love succulents. They’re fun. They’re cool.

They’re different looking.”

Whether you need a succulent garden, whole yard refresh, veggies, or are ready to plant a forest, the folks at Lotus Gardens are ready to help you do it right. They won't even mind if you just want to come hang out with the chickens, either. • Lotus Gardens Outdoor Living Center 2271 N. Grantland Ave., Fresno • (559) 255-3311 Hours: Monday-Saturday 7:30 am-4 pm; Sunday, 10 am-4 pm • www.lotusgardensfresno.com Find them on Facebook and 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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L A N D S C A P I N G W I T H O U T G R A S S I N T H E S A N J OAQ U I N VA L L E Y IT’S NO SECRET that the San Joaquin Valley gets hot and dry, and trying to maintain a lush and beautiful grassy lawn (or golf course) while conserving water can be challenging.

Fortunately, it is possible to have a bright, colorful and vibrant-looking yard that adds character to your house without having to install an intricate sprinkler system to feed your thirsty grass. Water-wise succulents such as agave, aloe, jade, sedums and Dudleyas thrive in the San Joaquin Valley under a drip irrigation system, and they can be complemented with hardscape features such as pea gravel, courtyard pavers and timeless weatherresistant stones or granite boulders.

However, planting grass is not out of the question – it just depends on what kind of grass it is. Fresno Cactus and Succulent Society Member Carole Grosch says some low-water usage ornamental grasses such as little bluestem, fountain grass, blue oatgrass, purple fountaingrass and non-invasive pampas grass can add texture and movement to a yard.

Drought-tolerant perennials such as lavender, Russian sage, salvia, yarrow and kangaroo paw can bring fragrance and uniqueness to a landscape without using a whole lot

of water, she says. Plus, certain types of mulch can keep roots cool and retain moisture in the ground longer.

Around since 1943, the Belmont Nursery in Fresno is frequented by Central California’s landscape professionals. Throughout the last several decades, the 10-acre garden center has followed the trends of residential and commercial landscaping while figuring out what thrives in the area.

Owning and managing the nursery since 2001, Jon Reelhorn has carried low-water usage plants for quite some time that add color and beauty to a person’s home. In the last few years, he has helped with dozens of lawn replacements, changing out yards with low-water usage plants.

“We’ve kept the same concepts of selling plants back then as we do now, but repurposed for the current times,” Reelhorn says. For instance, Indian hawthorn and rosemary used to be popular for their pretty flowers 4

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and culinary purposes, but then there was a push to plant more trees. Reelhorn and his fellow landscaping experts went to Oregon to source more conifers, but the drought hit, so they went to Arizona to see what flourishes in lowwater, desert-like environments.

“Some of our favorites are Tecomas (the Bells of Fire and Lydia versions). We have a whole series we focus on that are good quality plants,” he adds. Reelhorn also appreciates the data derived from the UC Landscape Plant Irrigation Trials that helps local landscapers and residents build successful yards. In the study, UC Davis horticulturists put plants in a landscape and water them accordingly for one year to get established, then cut back on their irrigation frequency to see how much it takes for the plants to continue to survive.

“UC Davis is really good at then sharing that information with the local nurseries and homeowners,” Reelhorn says. He adds that living in a hot, dry environment doesn’t mean that you can only plant cacti, and that there is such a thing as planting a desert-lush yard.

Fresno’s Takao Nursery grows and sells UC Verde Buffalo Grass, a type of turf that uses 75 percent less water than its traditional counterparts. Takao Nursery also designed and sells a retractable greenhouse roof that better disperses natural light and ventilation within a growing area.

For more information about how to plant a low-water usage yard, consider attending a Fresno Cactus and Succulent Society meeting held the second Thursday of every month from 7-9pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church on 1084 W. Bullard Avenue in Fresno, or visit www.fresnocss.com. •

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While Derrick does the design and marketing, Sarah handles the decorating and ensures the business stays organized. She keeps their website up to date with photos of job sites so clients can see their design versatility.

Sarah also controls their Instagram page, where they display the furniture they sell and smaller elements of their design.

“People want to see great photos and want to know where they can get something like what we do,” Sarah says.

While the couple can design full rooms and even complete house floor plans, they say that they get a lot of diverse business.

“We’re a design firm so our clients are so different,” Sarah says.

They see people who purchase a lot and want to build a house, clients who have a fixer-upper and want to renovate, and even just one-time consultations.

The Brinkmans see a demand for their business all across the

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DERRICK BRINKMAN thought he’d never get to chase his dream.

“I’d done art and design my whole life,” he says. “People knew I could draw from a young age.” Brinkman runs dlb design with his wife, Sarah, from his home. Clients consult them on floor plans, furniture and other design elements.

After dropping out from San Diego State University for art and design, Brinkman went to work for his father at a trucking company.

“That door was closed pretty hard on us a while back,” Derrick says.

When an unfortunate accident left him unable to work, he turned back to his passion for art and design.

Five years later, he’s experiencing positive feedback from clients about his work.

“I never thought there’d be a need for artists in the Valley, but there is an overwhelming response from the community on what we do,” Derrick says.

“We would not be where we are without our faith in Jesus Christ,” Derrick says.

The couple jokes about always having had this creative bone in them, with family members giving them the early name “DS Designs.”

Valley. Though most of their work is in the Visalia-Tulare area, they have a few job sites in Fresno. Some clients bring them jobs from the Central Coast, as well.

“I love the challenge of taking a space that’s a blank four walls and making it a creatively pleasing place to look at,” Derrick says. “It’s all self-taught.”

For him, creative inspiration comes heavily from trial and error. He takes a practical approach to his design by physically sketching everything out on paper. Clients love seeing his ideas on a tangible medium.

“It’s literally putting pencil to paper. It could be five strokes on paper that drives my creativity,” Derrick says. “It’s amazing what happens when you get a piece of paper out and start drawing.”

Though Derrick and Sarah run a design business together, their favorite styles of art differ.

“I love everything,” Sarah says. “I love traditional pieces of art and I love the abstract. My favorite thing to do is to mix them both.”

“My favorite art style is Pop art. I love Andy Warhol and color and everything about it,” Derrick says.

While their business is a large part of their life, Derrick and Sarah make it clear they put their kids first.

“Derrick and Sarah have four unbelievable WILD kids that they have the highest honor of being parents to,” they say on their website.

Faith is another major influence in their lives. They all attend Pipeline Church in Visalia, and Sarah served with their women’s ministry.

“Before we started dlb, I was a part of the women’s ministry, but then my last kid came along and I couldn’t do it all,” she said.

Both Derrick and Sarah attribute their success to their faith.

“I would come home and see that Sarah would have moved all the furniture,” Derrick says. “I grew up in a household where we never moved anything, so it was refreshing to see that.”

Derrick prides himself on being able to design anything a client wants.

“We’ll literally take pencil to paper and draw up that space based on what your needs are. Whatever your needs, we can design it,” he says. • dlb design • www.dlbdesign.studio • (559) 679-7586 Find them on Instagram @dlbdesign John Dillon is a writer attending college in Visalia. He enjoys art, movies, television and politics. In his spare time, he reads and plays Dungeons & Dragons. You can also see his work in The Valley Voice.

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HUMANS OFTEN VIEW their pet as not simply an animal but a true member of the family.

Pet parents often pamper their pooches with toys, treats and trips in the car. The family dog or cat has risen in status throughout the decades, no longer being banished to the backyard, but given a plush bed indoors and being dressed in trendy sweaters during the winter cold. Despite 70 percent of American households owning a pet, most pet parents are not prepared for an animal emergency.

Animals can unexpectedly face the need for urgent medical care and require quick thinking from their humans. As helpful as the Internet can be, misinformation is plentiful and can bring more harm than help. The American Red Cross has created a trusty resource to the plethora of animal questions – the free and user-friendly app, “Pet First Aid.” For decades, the American Red Cross has aided in disaster relief, blood collection and community education. Local chapters have offered first aid and CPR classes, allowing caretakers, babysitters, and parents to learn precious lifesaving skills. In recent years, the Red Cross has extended this service to include animal first aid in a unique course. Available online and via the app, pet owners and sitters are not only able to troubleshoot various animal health conundrums but receive training for lifesaving skills. The training goes above and beyond the basics. Dog CPR technique varies depending on the breed; for instance, due to the unique chest wall structure of bulldogs and pugs, CPR requires specialized chest compressions. Professional help from a veterinarian is always best, but until proper medical care can be reached, first aid skills and emergency knowledge can save a life. The app walks pet parents through warning signs and CPR specifics, as well as providing information for other types of trauma including seizures, car accidents, poisoning and burns.

Pet parents can sometimes find their pet acting peculiar or question if a situation warrants a visit to the local vet. Teresa Woods is the proud parent of three pups and formerly a frequent visitor to the veterinarian. “Unfortunately, I cannot run to the vet every time there is questionable behavior or what I perceive as symptoms of a health issue,” she says. “This app answers so many questions and explains many things I’ve never had the time to ask.” Pet First Aid’s wide range of topics includes allergic reactions, insect stings and falls.

Nicole Maul of the Central Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross encourages all pet parents to take the short online course or download the app. “The more knowledge you have, the more useful you are in an emergency situation,” Maul says. Not only is it important to have a critical understanding of necessary procedures prior to a disaster, but also to have a plan and emergency kit in place. Families can easily forget to include their pets in these preparations.

Maul, a mom of two canines, urges other pet parents to gain the skills and be prepared.

In addition to being a how-to source for animals in dire need, the Pet First Aid app offers information and links to outside resources, lists pet friendly hotels and gives general tips for animal well-being. The majority of the information focuses on the canine and feline species, but important resources can be gleaned for all types of critters.

No pet parent hopes to find themselves in a difficult emergency situation. Pet First Aid and the American Red Cross prepares humans to be the best parent they can for their furry family member. For easy app download, text ‘GETPET’ to 90999 or take the online course at www.redcross.org/catdogfirstaid. • Homegrown in the Valley, Natalie Caudle finds beauty in the mundane and is ever on the hunt for the perfect salsa recipe. A mother of four, this minivan chauffeur is passionate about adoption and strives to perfect the art of balancing grace and grit.

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2. Good Old PB&H Sandwiches: This doesn’t require a recipe, since we all know how to make a peanut butter and honey sandwich, but surprise your scholar with cutting the bread in various shapes using large cookie cutters.

3. Honey & Cream Cheese Cracker Sandwiches: Top a cracker with cream cheese, then drizzle honey over it. Add a cracker to the top, and voila, the kids will gobble them up!

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flying high LEMOORE AIR SHOW 2019 IT’S A CURIOUS PHENOMENON that the work of pilots at Naval Air Station Lemoore is largely unseen by the public, despite the close proximity to town and use of area airspace. “They hear us, but they don’t really get to see us,” says Lieutenant Sean Krueger, an F/A-18 instructor pilot at the base.

That will all change on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, when the base hosts the Lemoore Air Show as a gesture of thanks to the community that offers it so much support. “It’s a way to give back to the community, to show them what they don’t get to see,” he adds. “We fly over here every single day.”

“They’re noisy,” says Mark Stack, airfield manager and air show director, of the jets that fly from Naval Air Station Lemoore’s Reeves Field. Yet he never hears a complaint from Lemoore residents, who he says provide unwavering support to the base. “They understand what

that noise is doing for them,” he says. “It’s the sound of freedom. The community has always been very supportive of what our command needs are.”

Stack himself is a long-time community member and shares the pride. “I’ve been a resident here in the Central Valley off and on since 1986,” he says. All three of his children were born in Lemoore and graduated from area schools. “One of my kids is now serving on an aircraft carrier,” he adds. Says Lt. Krueger, “I’ve been here for eight years now. Everybody here is very, very friendly. It means a lot to give back to the community, to the local faces that we see every day.”

That community support is being provided one of the greatest gestures of thanks a base can offer: a two-day showcase of not only local pilots and aircraft, but the legendary U.S. Navy exhibition team, the Blue Angels, celebrating their 73rd year of aviation excellence in 4

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"It's the sound of freedom.

The community has always been very supportive of what our command needs are."

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2019. Based at the Naval Air Station Pensacola, the Blue Angels are performing 33 air shows this year. The caliber of the combined Blue Angels and local demonstrations is such that, “For people here in the Central Valley, the nearest place would be San Diego at Miramar or San Francisco during Fleet Week,” says Marcelo Calero, public affairs officer at Naval Air Station Lemoore.

The Lemoore air station is the U.S. Navy’s master jet base and home to more than half the fleet’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft as well as 13,000 military and civilian personnel. It is the only Navy Installation that is home to the F-35C Lightning II. Lt. Krueger will perform a Super Hornet tactical demonstration as part of the VFA 122 Tailhook Legacy Team at the air show. “It takes about two years of flight school in the Navy before they can fly a Super Hornet,” he says of the pilots he instructs. “We’re constantly learning and getting qualifications.”

Aerobatic demonstrations will be performed by Vicky Benzing and Kent Pietsch, popular at air shows throughout the country. “We’ve also got another jet team that will be performing, The Patriots,” says Stack.

“They’re a civilian team.”

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military aircraft of the past. John Collver will fly his T-6 Texan, a World War II training aircraft he’s named War Dog. Collver’s performance has been developed in tribute to his father, a WWII veteran.

The show also includes a range of ground-based exhibits, including around 30 aircraft representing all branches of the military and the civilian world. The Navy’s newest aircraft, the F-35C Lightning II, will be on display for visitors to see close-up. Should children get antsy, there will be a dedicated area for them with bounce houses.

It’s been eight years since the Lemoore community has had an air show and organizers are excited for its return.

Those wishing to attend the Lemoore Air Show, which offers free admission and parking or opportunities for a paid upgraded experience, are encouraged to check the show’s website for a list of security restrictions and safety precautions. • Lemoore Air Show 2019 • September 21-22 Naval Air Station Lemoore • www.lemooreairshow.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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BEAUTIFUL SKIES FROM THE BADGER AREA

D.J. Dowdy grew up in Ivanhoe and now lives in Visalia with his wife and three sons, where he works in construction management for Tulare County. He feels a sense of calm and wonder while he’s out in nature, which he tries to capture in his images. Find him on Facebook at Life in 5D Photography and on Instagram @dj_dowdy.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’

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recipe

BY LANA GRANFORS | PHOTOS: KARA STEWART

SEPTEMBER 2019

P E S TO, ZU C C H I N I A N D F ETA TA RT

Basil… zucchini…basil… zucchini… what to do with all of it? Gardens are still producing it and the farmers’ markets still have plenty available, so give this amazing tart a try. I first had it at a friend’s house as an appetizer and had to have the recipe, which she did not mind sharing. I’ve made it several times and there’s not a thing I would change!

It’s so easy. The fresh and flavorful tart is as beautiful as it is delicious. Pair it up with a simple salad as a light supper, alongside a frittata for breakfast or as an appetizer. Enjoy

INGREDIENTS:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (if frozen)

1⁄2 cup pesto

3 shallots, thinly sliced 1-2 medium or large zucchini, thinly sliced

2 T olive oil Salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

1⁄2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 egg, lightly beaten

1⁄4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped Zest of 1 lemon

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DIRECTIONS: STEP 1: Preheat oven to 400F. Line a 9x12-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP 2: Prepare a clean flat surface by lightly dusting with flour. Roll out the puff pastry so it is just slightly bigger than the baking sheet. Transfer onto the baking sheet, being careful not to tear the pastry. Fold the edges back in to create a 1/2-inch border. Spread the pesto onto the pastry, covering the whole pastry, but leaving the border untouched.

STEP 3: In a large mixing bowl, toss together the zucchini slices with olive oil, salt and pepper. Arrange the slices on top of the layer of pesto, overlapping them slightly as you go. Sprinkle with the crumbled feta and grated Parmesan cheese.

STEP 4: Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden, and the zucchini is just starting to brown around the edges.

STEP 5: Let cool for about 5-10 minutes. Add a scattering of chopped basil and fresh lemon zest at the last minute, just before serving.

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

COOK TIME: 20-25 minutes

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CRAFTING

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BY KAYLA VAN GROUW | PHOTOS: KELLI AVILA

All Wrapped Up D I Y: L E AT H E R VA S E W R A P

SUPPLIES • Narrow glass vase • Double cap rivets • Double cap rivet tool • Scissors • Leather or vinyl • Pencil • Measuring tape • Square ruler • Hole puncher (not pictured) TIPS: USE THESE SAME STEPS TO MAKE A LEATHER COFFEE SLEEVE OR BEVERAGE KOOZIE.

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1. Measure the vase diameter.

2. Add one inch to the diameter of the vase measurement for fabric overlap, and choose the height of the fabric piece. Flip over to backside of fabric and outline size of fabric piece with the square ruler and pencil.

3. Cut out outline of the fabric piece.

4. Pull the fabric around your vase and overlap the ends. On the overlapped edge, measure for your rivets. Make two dots 1 inch and 1.5 inch from the top and bottom of the fabric.

5. Punch the holes of your fabric on the dots created in step 4.

6. Using the rivet tool, hammer the rivets into place.

7. Slip the fastened fabric cover over the vase.

8. Style and enjoy!

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FROM FOOD TO FUN, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

bakersfield

September 5 • Journey Tribute Starring Escape, Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St., 7pm, www.visitbakersfield.com September 7 • Water Lantern Festival, The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Hwy., 4-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com • Craft and Vendor Show, The Villas at Scenic River, 4015 Scenic River Lane, 10am-3pm, www.visitbakersfield.com September 12 • Full Moon Community Bike Ride, Beach Park, 3400 21st St., 7pm, www.visitbakersfield.com September 14 • Kern County Teen Challenge 7th Annual 5K for Recovery, The Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Hwy., 9-11am, www.visitbakersfield.com • Second Saturday, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St., 10am-4pm, www.visitbakersfield.com • Craft and Vendor Show, The Links at Riverlakes Golf Course, 5201 Riverlakes Drive, 11am-5pm, www.visitbakersfield.com September 15 • Bakersfield Country Music Museum presents Marc Madewell, Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St., 2pm, www.visitbakersfield.com September 26 • Art After Dark, Bakersfield Museum of Art, 1930 R St., 7-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com September 28 • 2019 Bakersfield Walk Like Madd & Madd Dash, Park at River Walk, 11298 Stockdale Hwy., 7:30am, www.visitbakersfield.com

clovis

September 6, 13, 20, 27 • Friday Night Farmers Market, Pollasky Avenue and 5th St., 5:30-9pm, www.visitclovis.com September 7, 14, 21, 28 • Year Round Farmers Market, Pollasky Avenue and 5th St., 9-11:30am, www.visitclovis.com September 4, 5, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 • Just the Tips Sunday Comedy Show and Open Mic, Groggs Irish Pub, 1225 North Willow Ave. #180, 7:30pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org

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September 28 • Clovis Beef and Brewfest 2019, Clovis Rodeo Grounds, 748 Rodeo Drive, 4:30-9:30pm, www.fkccw.com September 29 • Antiques Fair and British Car Roundup, Old Town Clovis, 8am-4pm, www.oldtownclovis.org

dinuba

fish camp

September 26-29 • Raisin Harvest Festival “A Raisin to Celebrate,” Roseanne Vulch Park, 4-10pm Thusday-Friday, 10am-10pm Saturday, noon-10pm Sunday, www.dinubachamber.com September 1-30 • The Logger Steam Train Ride, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, 56001 Hwy. 41, 9:30am-1pm, www.ymsprr.com September 7, 14, 21, 28 • Moonlight Special Train Ride, Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad, 56001 Hwy. 41, 6:30pm, www.ymsprr.com

fresno

September 1, 2

• Fresno Grizzlies, Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St., 5pm Sunday, 1pm Monday, www.milb.com September 1-30 • Zoorassic Park Exhibit, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 West Belmont Ave., 8am-4:30pm, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/zoorassic-park September 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-29 • Forestiere Underground Gardens Tours, 5021 West Shaw Ave., 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 3 • Harmony Academy, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5140 North Fruit Ave., 6pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 3, 10, 17, 24 • Toe Tappin’ Tuesdays, California Arts Academy, 4750 North Blackstone Ave., 7:15-9:30pm, www.facebook.com/fresnoswingdance September 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 • Cherry Avenue Auction Swap Meet, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30am-3:30pm, www.cherryavenueauction.com • River Park Farmers Market, 220 Paseo del Centro, 5-9pm Tuesdays, 10am-2pm Saturdays, www.visitfresnocounty.org

September 4, 11, 18, 25 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 West Shaw Ave., 3-6pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com • Market on Kern, Downtown Fresno on Kern St., 11:30am-1:30pm, www.downtownfresno.org September 5, 12, 19, 26 • CArtHop, Mariposa Plaza, southeast corner of Fulton Street and Mariposa Way, 11am-2pm, www.downtownfresno.org September 6, 13 • Friday Sunset Kayak Tour, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 4:30-8pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 6, 20 • Nights in Plaza Paz, Arte Americas, 1630 Van Ness Ave., 7-10pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 6, 13, 20, 27 • Farmers Market, Manchester Center, 1901 East Shields Ave., 7am-3pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org • Friday Night Wine Tasting Summer, Engelmann Cellars, 3275 North Rolinda, 6pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org • Friday Night Family Happy Hour, Moravia Wines, 3620 North Bishop Ave., 6pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 6-8, 13-15, 19-22 • Stageworks “The Book of Will,” The Fresno ART Museum Bonner Auditorium, 2233 North 1st St., 7:30 Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday, www.stageworksfresno.com September 7 • Saturday Morning Half-Day Kayak Tour, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30am-noon, www.visitfresnocounty.org • International Vulture Awareness Day, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 West Belmont Ave., 9am-noon, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org • Jeanette Harris & Friends, Fulton 55, 875 Divisadero St., 8pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org • Valley PBS Kids Nite, Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 West Belmont Ave., 5pm, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org • 2019 Rods on the Bluff, Park Place Shopping Center, 5:30-8:30pm, www.hotrodcoalition.com/rods-on-the-bluff September 7, 14, 21, 28 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 West Shaw Ave., 7am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com

September 8 • Central CA Big Band Dance Society, Radisson Hotel Fresno, 1055 Van Ness Ave., noon-5pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 10 • Respite by the River featuring Diana Marcum with Music by Benjamin Boone and Friends, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 6pm, www.riverparkway.org September 13 • Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Crest Theatre, 1170 Broadway Plaza, 9pm, www.downtownfresno.org September 14 • Gardening Angels Workday, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:15am-noon, www.riverparkway.org • 2019 Fresno Whiskey Festival, The Standard, 9455 North Fort Washington Road, 4-8pm, www.standardfresno.com • Bets for Pets, Simonian Farms, 2629 South Clovis Ave., 6:30pm, www.ccspca.com/bets • A Taste of River Park 2019 “Patio Party,” River Park, 71 East Via La Plata, 5-10pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org • Harvest Home: A Festival of Traditional American Music, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, noon-6:30pm, www.riverparkway.org September 16 • The Swing Shift, River Park Shopping Center, 71 East Via la Plata, 7:30-9:30, www.facebook.com/fresnoswingdance September 17, 18 • Community Art Night, Common Space, 1242 Fulton St., 6:30pm, www.downtownfresno.org September 18, 21 • Fresno Football Club, Chukchansi Park, 1800 Tulare St., 7:30pm, www.fresnofc.com September 21 • 42nd Annual Fresno Scottish Gathering and Games, Kearney Park, 6725 West Kearney Blvd., 9am-4:30pm, www.fresnoscottishsociety.org • Fresno Water Lantern Festival, Woodward Park, 7775 North Friant Road, 4:30-9:30pm, www.waterlanternfestival.com September 28 • The Madeline Davidson Lobster Blow-Out, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 4pm September 28-29 • 41st Annual Central California Koi Society Koi Show, Woodward Park Group Activity Area, 114 West Audubon Drive, 9am-3pm, www.cencalkoi.com

hanford

September 1 • 5th Annual Rock, Gem, Jewelry Show, Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 Douty St., 10am-4pm, www.hanfordchamber.com September 7 • Fruit and Veggie Fest, Hanford Grocery Outlet, 9am-1pm, www.hanfordchamber.com

September 16 • Rotary Club of Hanford Annual Golf Tournament, Kings Country Club, 3529 12th Ave., 10:30am-5pm, (559) 977-9999 September 28 • Light of Hope Event, Hanford Civic Auditorium, 400 Douty St., 5:30pm, www.casakingsco.org

kingsburg

September 5, 12, 19 • Farmers Market, Downtown Kingsburg, 1475 Draper St., 5-8pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 6, 13, 20, 27 • Friday Night Hangouts, Ramos Torres Winery, 1665 Simpson St., 6pm, www.visitfresnocounty.org September 21 • Crayfish and Jazz Festival, Downtown Kingsburg, 5-10pm, www.facebook.com/kingsburgchamber

lindsay

porterville

September 28 • Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, 90 North Elmwood Ave., 6-8pm, www.thelindsaychamber.com September 6, 13, 20, 27 • Music on Main, Centennial Plaza Park, 296 North Main St., 6-9pm, www.portervillechamber.org September 28 • Fall Art Fest, Downtown Main St., 10am-2pm, www.portervillechamber.org

prather

sanger

sequoia & kings canyon national park

September 7, 21 • Learn to Ride Off-Road Course, Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, 28971 Auberry Road, 9am-5pm, www.richoliver.net September 22 • Off-Road Challenge Course, Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, 28971 Auberry Road, 9am-5pm, www.richoliver.net September 28-29 • Motorcycle Two-Day Fun Camp, Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, 28971 Auberry Road, 9am-5pm, www.richoliver.net September 20 • Valley Teen Ranch Annual Celebration, Wolf Lakes Park, 11646 East Ashlan Ave., 5:30pm, www.valleyteenranch.org September 6, 13, 20, 27 • Live Music, School House Restaurant & Tavern, 1018 South Frankwood Ave., www.visitfresnocounty.org

September 28 • Free Entrance Day, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, all day, www.visitvisalia.com

springville

three rivers

tulare

visalia

September 28 • Sierra Vocal Arts Ensemble Gala Concert, Springville Memorial Building, 35944 Hwy. 190, 5:30pm, www.sierravocalarts.org September 7 • First Saturday in Three Rivers, pick up map at Three Rivers Art Center, 41673 North Fork Drive, 11am-5pm, www.1stsaturdaytr.com September 7 • Central California Antique Flea Market, International Agri-Center, 4500 South Laspina St., 7am-2pm, www.californiaantiquemarket.com September 21-22 • Rusty Roots Show, International Agri-Center, 4500 South Laspina St., 9am-3pm, www.rustyrootshow.com September 28 • Rosa Brothers Milk Company 7th Anniversary, Rosa Brothers Milk Company, 2400 South K St., 10am-2pm, www.rosabrothers.com September 3, 4 • Regal Summer Movie Express, Regal Sequoia Mall, 3355 South Mooney Blvd., 10am, www.visitvisalia.com September 4, 11, 18, 25 • Shiloh at Crawdaddy’s, 333 East Main St., 7-10pm, www.visitvisalia.com September 5 • Jazz on the Corner, Cellar Door, 101 West Main St., 7pm, www.privatewax.com September 5, 12, 19, 26 • ‘80s Night at Crawdaddy’s, 333 East Main St., 10pm, www.visitvisalia.com September 6 • Enchanted Evening, Lamp Liter Inn, 3300 West Mineral King Ave., 7-10pm, www.visitvisalia.com • First Friday, Visalia Arts Consortium, 300 East Oak St., 5-8pm, www.artsconsortium.org September 7, 14, 21, 28 • Farmers Market, Sears Parking Lot on Caldwell Ave., 8-11:30am, www.visitvisalia.com • Yoga in the Park, Plaza Park, 9000 West Airport Drive, 10am, www.visitvisalia.com September 7 • Relay for Life Fundraiser Market, The Looking Glass, 242 East Caldwell Ave., 9am-2pm, www.facebook.com/TheLookingGlassVisalia • Downtown Visalia Brewfest, Downtown Visalia, 1-5pm, www.downtownvisalia.org

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September 12 • Stories of Redemption Banquet, Visalia Rescue Mission Community Center, 741 North Santa Fe St., 6pm, www.vrmhope.org/events September 14 • Summer Send Off Car Show, Milan Institute, 6500 South Mooney Blvd., 9am-3pm, www.visitvisalia.com September 19 • Society for Human Resource Management Tulare/Kings County Annual Conference, Visalia Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, 300 South Court St., 8am-4:30pm, www.shrmtularekings.org September 21 • 15th Anniversary Harvest Run, Vossler Farms Pumpkin Patch, 26773 South Mooney Blvd., 8am-noon, www.visitvisalia.com • A&W Cruise Nights, Downtown A&W, 301 North Willis St., 5pm, www.visitvisalia.com September 27 • Oktoberfest, Vossler Farms Pumpkin Patch, 26773 South Mooney Blvd., 5:30-9:30pm, www.visaliachamber.org September 28 • Calvary Visalia Car Show, Calvary Chapel Visalia, 11720 Ave. 264, 8am-2pm, www.calvaryvisalia.org September 29 • MacheFest, Rawhide Stadium, 300 North Giddings St., 2pm, www.visitvisalia.com

bakersfield fox theatre

www.thebakersfieldfox.com

September 15 • La Familia De Diez, 7pm September 17 • Kansas, 7:30pm September 20 • Home Free, 8pm September 28 • Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly, 7:30pm

fresno city college

www.fresnocitycollege.edu

September 13 • Central Valley All State Horn Clinic, FCC Theatre, 5pm September 21 • FCC Music Faculty Concert, OAB Auditorium, 7:30pm

fresno convention and entertainment center

www.fresnoconventioncenter.com

September 9-10 • California Food Expo, Convention Center, 8am-8pm

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September 11 • Fresno County Office of Education College Night, Convention Center September 15 • St. Elia Celebration, Valdez Hall September 17 • Central California Women’s Conference, Convention Center, 7:15am-5:30pm September 18 • Home Free, Saroyan Theatre, 8pm September 28 • Los Angeles Azules, 8pm

hanford fox theatre www.foxhanford.com

September 7 • “Wedding Singer,” 7pm September 14 • Silent Comedies with Dean Mora on Pipe Organ, 7:30pm September 25 • Roy Orbison & Buddy Holly, 7:30pm September 28 • “The Crow,” 7pm

icehouse theatre

www.v isaliaplayers.org

September 20-22, 27-29 • “Four Weddings and an Elvis,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

rabobank arena

www.rabobankarena.com

September 13 • Ghost, Arena, 7:30pm September 14-15 • Bakersfield Collector Con, Convention Center, 10am Saturday, 11am Sunday

roger rocka’s dinner theater www.rogerrockas.com

September 1, 5-8, 12-15 • “Calamity Jane,” 5:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 11am Sunday September 19-22, 26-29 • “Man of La Mancha,” 5:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 11am Sunday

save mart center - fresno www.savemartcenter.com

September 13 • Gloria Trevi, 8pm September 21 • Post Malone, 8pm

stars theatre restaurant www.bmtstars.com

September 5-7 • “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” 6:30 dinner, 7:30pm show Thursday-Saturday, 1pm lunch, 2pm show Sunday

September 13-15 • “Songs for a New World,” 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show Thursday-Saturday, 1pm lunch, 2pm show Sunday September 27-29 • “Camelot,” 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show Thursday-Saturday, 1pm lunch, 2pm show Sunday

tower theatre - fresno

www.towertheatrefresno.com

September 27 • Chad Prather, 8pm

vina robles amphitheatre www.v inaroblesamphitheatre.com

September 15 • Gabriel Iglesias, 8pm September 17 • Earth, Wind and Fire, 8pm September 18 • Josh Turner, 7:30pm September 21 • Death Cab for Cutie, 8pm September 26 • The Revivalists, 7:30pm September 27 • Social Distortion/Flogging Molly, 6pm September 28 • Tash Sultana, 7:30pm September 29 • Los Angeles Azules, 8pm

visalia fox theatre www.foxvisalia.org

September 5 • “Tombstone,” 6:30pm September 11 • Dr. Cesar Lozano, 8pm September 14 • Cheech and Chong “O Cannabis Tour,” 8pm September 25 • “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” 6:30pm

warnors theatre www.warnors.org

September 19 • RuPaul’s Drag Race “Werq the World Tour”

HOW TO GET YOUR EVENT ON THIS CALENDAR If you’d like your event to be listed in this section of Enjoy magazine, please post it on our website

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by the 1st of the month—one month prior to the next magazine issue.

For example, an October event will need to be posted by September 1.

GIVING BACK | BY EMILY MIRANDA

WELL PRESERVED SEQUOIA RIVERLANDS TRUST

KNOWN FOR ITS world-class agricultural, biological and scenic resources, the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley are home to some of the world’s most unique species and breathtaking landscapes. Some of these include the Sycamore alluvial woodlands, valley oak groves and vernal pools. The Sequoia Riverlands Trust was established in March 2003 to conserve the region’s natural environment, and the nonprofit has focused its efforts on protecting natural landscapes, sites, habitats and waterways.

Having already protected more than 40,000 acres of land to date, the nonprofit owns and manages seven nature preserves.

Together, the preserves total 4,120 acres of protected landscapes, woodlands and wildlife habitats. Dependent on the season, many of the preserves are open to the public at no cost, offering hiking trails, fishing and bird watching opportunities, and peaceful sitting areas where visitors can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature. Kaweah Oaks Preserve, Dry Creek Preserve, Homer Ranch and Blue Oak Ranch are some of the more popular.

By engaging landowners, farmers, conservationists and governmental agencies within Tulare, Fresno, Kern and Kings counties, Sequoia Riverlands Trust is able to

conduct conservation efforts with the hopes of creating a future that generates community vitality and economic prosperity. Conservation efforts involve the cultivation and planting of native plants and the removal of threats such as weeds and invasive species to grant native plants and animals an advantage to adapt and thrive long term.

In addition to conservation projects, Sequoia Riverlands Trust also provides outdoor education opportunities. Such opportunities include in-class programs, after-school programs, private preserve tours, monthly nature walks, field trips and project-based learning opportunities. By doing so, they hope to inspire and instill a lasting love and respect toward the indispensable lands in the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley region for present and future generations. • Sequoia Riverlands Trust • 427 S Garden St., Visalia (559) 738-0211 • www.sequoiariverlands.org

Emily J. Miranda is a freelance writer, designer, and self taught artist. She is a graduate of Simpson University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis on business and marketing. In her free time she enjoys writing, painting, sewing, and any projects involving creative insight.

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