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CHRIS CUMIFORD — TEACHER OF THE YEAR
BE AU T Y TR EN DS
INSPIR ATION
18 The Many Benefits of Essential Oils
14 Mother’s Day Ideas with a Little More Oomph 20 Chris Cumiford — Teacher of the Year
CR A F TING 38 DIY: Side Table
GOOD FIN DS 6 Teazers World Tea Market in Fresno
GOOD TI M ES 26 Whitewater Rafting in Three Rivers
IN EV ERY ISSU E 34 Enjoy the View— Rosa Mills 36 What’s Cookin’— Stuffed Shells Enchiladas 40 Calendar of Events 45 Giving Back— Kentucky Derby Party Benefits Food Link of Tulare County
IN T ER EST 29 Birding in Kaweah Oaks Preserve
LOCA L S 23 Brewer And Marr Glassworks
ON THE M A P 9 Rush Creek Lodge in Yosemite National Park
Chris Cumiford — Teacher of the Year Photo by Zach Green
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April’s showers (and showers and showers) have certainly brought an abundance of May flowers – what a delight to wander around the valley and soak up nature’s beauty. We’re celebrating magnificent moms this month – start by treating her to a spot of tea at Teazers World Tea Market in Fresno, where owner Ann Liao celebrates the beverage’s diversity. The world’s troubles seem to melt away when you’re slowly sipping a cup of tea with someone you love. If the lady in your life is a nature lover, grab your binoculars and head to Kaweah Oaks Preserve for some birding. Or consider a quick road trip to Rush Creek Lodge in Yosemite National Park – exploring waterfalls and picnicking in the Sequoias will recharge everyone’s batteries. Seeking more of an adrenaline rush? Try some whitewater rafting with Good Times Adventures. Meanwhile, we’re inspired by Chris Cumiford, a finalist for California Teacher of the Year, whose motto is “creating the past” because history is the story of human experience. And it’s always fun when someone comes up with creative ideas to help others, and the Kentucky Derby Party does exactly that through an activity that benefits Food Link of Tulare County. We’ll tell you more about how they’re putting the “fun” into fundraiser. Don’t forget to check out the activities in our monthly calendar, and if you’re still looking for a oneof-a-kind gift for the special mother in your life, stop by Enjoy the Store in Visalia and we’ll give you a hand. Happy Mother’s Day, and enjoy!
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GOOD FINDS
| BY JORDAN VENEMA | PHOTOS: KAILYN JULIANNA
W H AT’ S STEE PING? TEAZERS WORLD TEA MARKET IN FRESNO
ANN LIAO KNOWS TEA. Having grown up in Taiwan, the Fresno resident enjoyed the country’s unique tea culture, though she is quick to add that every culture has its own take on tea. “You know, all the countries have a tea culture, and usually they’re passed down by generation. Like Russian and Armenian people, they enjoy their tea with marmalade, and Japanese have Dao tea, where they get together and appreciate art and take shots of Matcha,” explains Liao. “Chinese, we have Kung Fu tea. It’s basically like the espresso of tea; you have very little teapots that you pack with oolong tea, and little cups to drink it. They call it Kung Fu tea because it refers to the time put into it, to master something.” Drawing from her diverse appreciation of tea, Liao opened Teazer World Tea Market in Fresno’s Tower District in 2003. Three more stores have opened since, but Liao isn’t surprised that Teazer has become popular in a culture where coffee is king. “I’m not surprised,” she insists. “I actually think my ability is not as fast as my peers that I only have four places.” According to Liao, people need gathering places and they want to have options. Teazer offers both.
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“There is a very strong coffee culture here, but not everybody’s body works good with coffee. To be honest, the dosage of tea for Americans is pretty heavy,” she chuckles. “There are so many different kind of energy drinks out there, and it’s normal for people to drink three shots of espresso. So we’ve learned the portion of our teas here are way stronger than back home.” But that’s the wonder of tea: its diversity. Between white tea and green tea, black tea, herbal and fruits, there’s a leaf for everybody’s palate, blended to taste and brewed to strength. And while some Americans hold to the stereotype that tea belongs to the British and their crumpets, Liao insists that the leaf holds its own special place in American culture. “I have to tell you,” says Liao, “Americans created iced tea. You know the World Fair? I think it was introduced at a World Fair in the 1900s, and I’m telling you, I love a good brisk American iced tea. When I go to Europe or Asia – like in Japan, their iced tea comes in a six-ounce cup - so whenever I’m on the road traveling, I miss American 32 ounce iced tea.” “So back to the question, am I surprised,” Liao continues, contemplating the success of tea in America, “I don’t think I am surprised because it’s already in everybody’s life.” Teazer is Liao’s vision of a tea bar or kitchen, where customers can order loose-leaf teas for home, or order a custom cup in the store. “We want to cover the basic category of tea, starting from green tea, oolong tea, black tea, white tea, fruit teas and herbal teas. Basically we make tea for everybody, and that’s the beauty of California. Our customer, like our name, is serving the world group. We serve all kinds of different people.” And serving tea in a diverse community means Liao has learned a thing or two about tea, as well. Teazer opened with about 35 different teas, but they’ve expanded their collection to more than 120. “We learned from our customers. Basically people would walk in and want a tea that I hadn’t heard of before. So I’d look for it, bring it back to the valley, so everybody can enjoy it.” Liao also ensures that Teazer’s version of the barista, or tea tenders, stay as informed about the different teas they serve. “We want them to know all the product, and what it tastes like, and in the end it’s not what we like that is important, but it’s what the customer likes - to make them a tea that hits the spot.” Liao then lowers her voice, chuckling, “I have to be honest. There is a smoky tea called lapsang, and since I have to taste everything I sell, I had it one time but I don’t like it.” If true for Liao then the maxim should hold true for everybody: not every cup of tea has to be yours. But with more than 100 teas to choose from at Teazer, you’re more than likely to fine one, maybe even two. • Teazer World Tea Market • www.teazerworldteamarket.com Four locations in Fresno: 3140 W. Shaw Avenue; 645 E. Olive Avenue; 2405 Capitol Street; 115 Paseo Del Centro 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-yearold son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.
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ON THE MAP
| BY KIMBERLY HORG
R U S H C R E E K LO D G E I N YO S E M I T E N AT I O N A L PA R K WORLD-FAMOUS SCENIC VIEWS like Half Dome, El Captain and Cathedral Rock, waterfalls and miles of spectacular trails are life-changing to see firsthand. Whether it is hiking, bicycling, fly fishing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, swimming, scenic tours, picnicking, camping or stargazing at night, Yosemite National Park has something for everyone. Thousands of years ago, when American Indians first settled in Yosemite Valley, natives experienced the same natural beauty that visitors still see today. President
Abraham Lincoln signed a grant to protect the land forever. Yosemite was one of the first territories preserved for its beauty. It was in 1864 when Congress passed legislation to preserve Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley, two popular areas of the park. The Valley has various trails, shops and places to grab a bite to eat as well as an authentic Indian Village. Visitors can stroll down the path and view the teepees and an Indian ceremonial house to learn about the history as they walk back in time.4 continued on page 10
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Mariposa Grove is being restored now to preserve the historic giants so visitors can enjoy them hundreds of years from now. It is expected to open this fall. Mariposa Grove is the largest of three ancient groves within Yosemite, and it's home to around 500 Giant Sequoia trees, the largest living species in the world. The Merced and Tuolumne Groves of Giant Sequoias are still open and are just a few minutes away from Rush Creek Lodge, which opened last summer and is the first new lodge to open in Yosemite in more than 25 years. It’s a modern take on the classic National Park experience. “People are thrilled to have this new addition to the Yosemite landscape. We receive a constant stream of emails from guests writing to share their excitement and gratitude for a rewarding experience,” Rush Creek Public Relations Officer Teri Marshall says. Rooms are rustic yet modern, decorated with custom artwork by local sawmill owner Phill Pritchard. He paired wood from Rush Creek’s property with reclaimed wood he has collected over the years to create the furniture and big statement pieces like the wall behind the front desk. “Rush Creek Lodge is designed to make it easy for just about anyone to have an ideal Yosemite getaway,” Marshall says. “We’re keeping traditions alive, such as nightly s’mores by the outdoor fire, and at the same time serving gourmet food, fine wine, craft beers and signature cocktails in our restaurant and tavern.” Guests can relax in the pool area, or join in any number of activities including nature crafts, wilderness talks, games, live music and more. Rush Creek offers tours and adventures led by personable guides who are excited to share their knowledge of Yosemite. For guests who prefer to adventure on their own, the lodge a has recreation team to provide free planning advice. Lee Zimmerman, Rush Creek co-owner, says he wants the guests to be so blown away by their experience with Rush Creek, they don’t want to leave.
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"...When I first came to Yosemite I was not a hiker,
but I fell in love with the Hetch Hetchy area so much
that not only have I become an avid hiker, I've even done some solo overnight backpacking," Rush Creek Lodge Host Megan Gerace says. four-mile round trip path through the Sierra National Forest on the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. It stands apart from other train rides because not only is it through the majestic forest, but it operates on a restored railroad grade. The locomotives are rare; fewer than six of these types are left in the world, and Sugar Pine has two of them. So whether it is rare giant trees or rare old locomotives, the park has a little bit of historic magic throughout, waiting to be explored. • www.rushcreeklodge.com
Kimberly Horg earned her Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Humboldt State University. She is pursuing her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at Fresno State University. Kimberly has had hundreds of articles published throughout the country. To read more of her work, visit www.kimberlyhorg.com.
Photo courtesy of Rush Creek Lodge & Kim Carroll
Rush Creek’s location at the Highway 120 West entrance to Yosemite makes a good launching point for exploring three iconic sections of the Park: Yosemite Valley, Yosemite’s High Country, and the Hetch Hetchy region. “The Hetch Hetchy area is easily one of my favorite parts of Yosemite to explore. When I first came to Yosemite I was not a hiker, but I fell in love with the Hetch Hetchy area so much that not only have I become an avid hiker, I’ve even done some solo overnight backpacking,” Rush Creek Lodge Host Megan Gerace says. She says there are endless hiking opportunities, though visitors tend to pass over the area for Yosemite Valley (when there is just as much to see there as in the valley but less traffic). On the other side of the park, traveling on Highway 41, four miles from the south entrance of Yosemite National Park, adventurers and railroad enthusiasts can travel a
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INSPIRATION
| BY KERRI REGAN
Mother May I M O T H E R ’ S D AY I D E A S W I T H A L I T T L E M O R E O O M P H IT SEEMS AN IMPOSSIBLE TASK, to adequately express how much you truly appreciate your mom (or that special mom in your life) on Mother’s Day. Jewelry, flowers and brunch are always wonderful tributes, but if you’re looking for something a little different this year, we have a few unique ideas for selecting a gift that truly befits the lovely ladies in your life. PICTURE PERFECT: One of the most beautiful things about the digital age is capturing life’s precious moments with a touch of a button on your smart phone, but most of those photos never end up seeing the light of day. Surprise Mom by turning some of the past year’s photos into a photo book with a service like Shutterfly, or turn her Instagram feed into a book using Blurb or Chatbooks. FEED THE FAMILY: Subscribe to one of a growing number of services that delivers a recipe and all of the ingredients to your doorstep, so you can prepare a delicious meal in the convenience of your home. HelloFresh and Blue Apron are becoming household names all over the country. BE CREATIVE TOGETHER: Create ceramic treasures, take a dance class or enjoy a paint-and-wine night together. The opportunities are endless.
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HAVE A TEA PARTY: China cups and decadent treats will make Mom feel like a pampered princess for a day. Do it yourself or treat her to an afternoon at many of the great local tea shops. GET OUT OF HERE: Plan a weekend getaway with Mom — or if you can’t get out of town, schedule a “staycation.” Gather your favorite snacks, board games and movies, quarantine your cell phones and enjoy reconnecting with each other. GO TO THE SHOW: Tickets to a performing arts show achieve the dual purpose of serving as a thoughtful gift and ensuring some quality time with Mom. Many venues offer engaging entertainment of all kinds. Check out the calendar in this issue for several offerings in our area. Is she a sports fan? Treat her to a day at the ballfield - the Visalia Rawhide offers a great time for the whole family in Visalia, or visit the Fresno Grizzlies. Oakland A’s or San Francisco Giants games can be tackled in a long day trip.
BY YOUR OWN HANDS: Your mom has probably told you that homemade gifts are her favorites, and that doesn’t have to change once you get past the macaroni necklace stage. Compose a love letter or poem and frame it. Or make Mother’s Day last all year by delivering a batch of warm, fresh cookies to her every month for the next year. And there’s no limit to the creativity you can employ in a personalized book of coupons, which can be good for cleaning, cooking, laundry, washing her car or other chores that she’d love to escape. GRAB A GIFT: If you’re a more traditional sort and enjoy presenting a gift that can be wrapped up with a bow, consider shopping locally. Enjoy the Store offers an array of artwork, food, jewelry and more that’s made by local artisans. Local florists provide that personal touch you won’t get by calling an 800 number. An added bonus? The dollars you spend stay in our community - and Mom will appreciate that! •
Kerri Regan grew up in the North State and earned her bachelor’s degree in journalism from San Francisco State University. A freelance writer and editor, Kerri enjoys exploring the North State with her husband and three children.
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BEAUTY TRENDS
| BY MELISSA GULDEN
Aroma Therapy THE MANY BENEFITS OF ESSENTIAL OILS
ESSENTIAL OILS, or aromatic oils as they were once called, are gaining worldwide recognition for their versatility, but they are not new. They have been used by many cultures around the world for centuries. An essential oil is a naturally produced liquid obtained from the roots, flowers, fruit, bark, stems and other elements of a botanical, and their use as healing agents has been a longstanding practice throughout human history. Lately there is a renaissance of essential oils, as people realize there is more to these wonders than simply a home fragrance. Today's cosmetics market is oriented toward health, wellness and anti-aging. When buying beauty products, people are now looking for more than just a pretty shade of lipstick; they want cosmetics that have a greater purpose, whether to improve their skin or help with relaxation. Ethical shopping is also a growing trend, as more people look to sustainable products, and the pioneers of aromatherapy are to thank for that.
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There are many benefits to using essential oils: to boost mood and emotional health, as well as immune system; relieve stress and anxiety; enhance digestive function; soothe minor burns, scrapes and sunburn; provide pain relief for joints and sore muscles; and encourage youthful skin and hair. You can use essential oils in many different ways. AROMATICALLY. Inhaling oils is one of the easiest ways to enjoy therapeutic benefits. Either diffuse or rub into palms and breathe deeply. INTERNALLY. With proper use, consuming oils can assist in many ways, from balancing metabolism to supporting organ function. Be sure to carefully research each oil before ingesting. TOPICALLY. Once applied, the oil passes quickly into the surrounding tissues and bloodstream, allowing for quick relief and benefits.
Oils can be used for anything that ails you: ease tension and stress, soothe sore muscles, aid in digestion, promote circulation and respiratory function, increase energy, purify mind and support healthy hair and skin. Although there is a plethora of oils, here is a breakdown of some of the most common. The best essential oils for maintaining healthy skin: geranium, frankincense, ylang ylang, lemongrass, tea tree, lavender and chamomile. For soothing stress and tension, and adding an overall relaxing environment: balsam fir, bergamot, cinnamon, eucalyptus, grapefruit, patchouli, chamomile, lavender and vetiver. For easing sore muscles: fennel, helichrysum, clove, eucalyptus, lemongrass, nutmeg and peppermint. To aid in normal digestive/intestinal function: patchouli, tangerine, sweet fennel, juniper, copaiba, coriander, ginger and bergamot. To support respiratory health: black pepper, clary sage, eucalyptus, peppermint and marjoram. For centuries, people from all over the planet have used essential oils to maintain health and treat various ailments and conditions. These botanical extracts can be used in a variety of ways, but as with all concentrated ingredients, be sure to learn which oils can and cannot be used in their undiluted form, especially if you plan to put the oil into your water or food. You can find these oils in many local businesses and nutrition stores. They range in price depending on the formula. So choose your favorite fragrance, take a deep breath, and‌ happy wellness! • Melissa Gulden is an English teacher and sports enthusiast with an extensive background in cosmetics and makeup artistry.
INSPIRATION
| BY JORDAN VENEMA | PHOTOS: ZACH GREEN
HISTORY MAKER CHRIS CUMIFORD — TEACHER OF THE YEAR
CONSIDER EVERY MENTOR and teacher you’ve had from kindergarten through college, or even beyond. How difficult would it be to choose the most influential? Now multiply your experience by every student in your city, or county, or state, and imagine coming to a consensus on the teacher of any given year, of even a single district. In California alone there are some 330,000 teachers, more than twice the population of any city in Tulare County. With so many teachers in the state, recognition at any level is a testament to an instructor’s influence. In 2016, of those 330,000 teachers, Visalian Chris Cumiford became a top 10 finalist for California’s Teacher of the Year Award, having won the Tulare County equivalent in 2015. A history teacher at Visalia Technical Early College High School, Cumiford was the first Tulare County instructor even to be recognized at the California level.
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“Long story short, I don’t know if I was seventh or eighth, but I was in the top 10,” says Cumiford, laughing. “My wife makes fun of me that it’s sort of like a beauty pageant.” To qualify for California Teacher of the Year, Cumiford not only had to win Tulare County Teacher of the Year, but also Visalia Unified School District Teacher of the Year. “I heard my name was nominated, and I was just honored even to be selected in Visalia, because there are so many good teachers. I was shocked to be in the top 10 for the state,” he admits. While Cumiford is quick to credit his fellow teachers, his passion for history uniquely sets him apart. “I use this hashtag a lot, and it’s what I live by: create the past,” explains Cumiford. “Most people who hear that pause and say you can’t create the past, it’s already happened, but history isn’t some corny graphic of George Washington
saying Reading Is Succeeding or something like that.” For Cumiford, history is always present, always emerging, and you could even say always speaking, and nowhere more than in his classroom. “I’ll tell you right now,” he says with a laugh, “that my room is probably the most unconventional room in the history of California. I started joking about it, but then teachers would applaud it. But if you want students to get excited about stuff, and you’ve got this neon, sterile classroom, they’re not going to be able to get your vision.” For Cumiford, vision and design go hand-in-hand. “Physical design changes the way you feel when you interact with an environment that is engaging. So my classroom has a lot of artifacts, and there’s nothing traditional about it.” There’s something classical, almost antiquated about his classroom, with its faux brick and patterned wallpaper, despite the advanced audio and visual technology. Cabinets full of curios line the walls like a natural history museum, and busts of historical figures dot the room, which is illuminated by some 25 unique lamps that shine light on students’ desks. But his classroom’s design and attention to detail is overshadowed by Cumiford’s approach and method to education. “It’s a whole brand of history called histiography, a research method that I’ve been using for about two years now,” explains Cumiford. “I use the acronym RECON EXCO, which stands for research, conceptualize, experience, and contribute.” Cumiford’s method is the subject for another article, but rearranged his acronym could spell another word: passion.
As Cumiford explains, RECON EXCO comes naturally to those pursuing careers, studies, their lives with zeal. But that passion – that individuality – isn’t exactly standard core curriculum, and many students learn success is conforming to their textbooks and Scantron tests. “Some students feel they need that one answer, that black-and-white response, which is so limiting and sucks their creativity,” agrees Cumiford. “So I try to challenge students. A billion people can read 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey,' but there’s only one brain on earth that thinks the way yours does. Embrace that. See it through your own lens.” Which is perhaps why Cumiford promotes the hashtag create your past. Since history is the story of human experience, its lessons will always inspire, always be relevant. Cumiford might agree in this respect that history isn’t much different from any other story, and that the line between fiction and nonfiction, while it doesn’t blur, neither separates either’s ability to influence creativity and inspire passion. Because while we can categorize life between past and present, real and unreal, what matters is how we move forward. We create the past because we never leave it, and we always live it. • 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.
"SOME STUDENTS FEEL THEY NEED THAT
ONE ANSWER,
THAT BLACK-AND-WHITE RESPONSE, WHICH IS SO LIMITING AND SUCKS THEIR CREATIVITY," AGREES CUMIFORD. "SO I TRY TO CHALLENGE STUDENTS. A BILLION PEOPLE CAN READ 'THE ILIAD' AND 'THE ODYSSEY,' BUT THERE'S ONLY ONE BRAIN ON EARTH THAT THINKS THE WAY YOURS DOES.
EMBRACE THAT. SEE IT THROUGH YOUR OWN LENS."
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HANGING IN CHELSEA BREWER’S living room is a reminder of her grandfather, a stained glass window panel depicting citrus fruit. “My grandparents lived in Santa Paula, which was a huge citrus and avocado town. My grandfather had his own packinghouse, so it’s a reminder of where I came from," says Brewer, but it’s also a reminder of where she is going. “Actually,” she continues, “I want to make my own version of a citrus panel, and sun catchers or something like that.” Brewer began making her own stained glass panels and sun catchers in 2015, but she had grown up admiring the work of her uncle Mike, a prolific stained glass artist. “He actually made these two window panels, one of oranges and one of lemons,” says Brewer, referring to a piece hanging in her living room. Brewer is quick to admit her uncle is the reason why she took up stained glass, and eventually began her own business, Brewer and Marr Glassworks. “He would always show up at my grandparents’ house, or my mom’s house – he and my mom were very close – and he would just show up with whatever piece he4 continued on page 24
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had finished for that week,” explains Brewer. “I always remember him making things and giving them to his family and friends.” Dating back to her high school years, Brewer, 34, had always intended to ask her uncle to teach her the craft, but then he died suddenly in 2014. “I thought I had all this time with him for him to show me how to make it, and I never thought to ask him,” she says. So in 2015, Brewer decided she would take a class. “You know what,” she recalls, “I kept saying I want to start doing this, so I just did it.” She signed up for a workshop over the course of two weekends and fell in love with the craft.
Brewer continues, “is copper foil, the way that I was taught, and the style you’ll see in Tiffany lamps.” The copper foil process begins by scoring then breaking apart the glass with pliers, which is then shaped using a grinder with a diamond bit. Once cut, the pieces are wrapped in copper foil, “which basically is tape with copper on one side and adhesive on the other. So you wrap each piece, put it all together, then use a soldering iron to adhere all the pieces together.” Using the copper foil method, Brewer has created her own original line of sun catchers, including designs of cacti, mountainscapes and Southwest-
Stained glass proved to be a learning experience for Brewer, who still communicates with her original teacher. “John – I call him my stained glass mentor – had the class in Ventura where I’m from. I still pick his brain to this day. We bounce ideas off each other, and he’ll let me know if something can be done or not,” says Brewer. Taking to stained glass was natural for Brewer, who enjoys working with her hands. “Before stained glass, I actually went to school for photography. It was the pre-digital age so I got to use the darkroom and get my hands dirty,” she says. “And I’ve always liked building things with my dad, and screen printing, anything that has a process and requires a certain skill.” As for stained glass, Brewer admits she expected it to be involved, “but I didn’t realize just how involved.” There are two methods to stained glass, explains Brewer. The first method is lead came, or what Brewer calls the old world method. “Basically it’s the style that craftsmen have used for centuries and centuries in churches,” she says. The second method,
inspired geometric patterns. She also takes custom orders, having even designed sports logos, but she plans to expand to the lead came method, “which is sturdier and stronger and allows you to make larger projects, which is what I’m most excited about,” says Brewer. Brewer describes her style as somewhat abstract, both angled and geometric, and she acknowledges that her uncle’s has probably subtly influenced her own. “He made mosaics as well, and they were more geometric, so if anything, his mosaics have inspired my style.” But more than having influenced her style, he remains a reminder and encouragement to Brewer. “I think about him every day, especially when I see some of the window panels of his. He’s always here. And I think he’d be really proud,” says Brewer, adding, “I wish he were around to give me tips and tricks, and so we could make something together.” •
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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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GOOD TIMES | BY JORDAN VENEMA
AMICAYA FREDIANI HAS ONE of those names that seems to suit his job. It not only suggests adventure, but its phonetic cadence, the way it rolls off the tongue, mimics how a river might flow over boulders. In 2016, Frediani started Good Times Adventures, a whitewater rafting company based out of Three Rivers. Originally from Santa Cruz, Frediani has been guiding rivers for 24 years, and the rafting veteran thinks the Kaweah River, though little known, is one of California’s best. “I first worked on this river in ’98 with a company called Whitewater Voyages, and after that first trip I realized this is the river I want to be on every spring,” explains Frediani. “So I’ve made a point to be here. I fell in love not just with the river, but also the town. It’s one of the only places in the Sierras where you’re in the foothills at about 700-foot elevation and looking straight up at an 11,000-foot peak covered in snow. It’s gorgeous.” According to Frediani, the county administers only eight permits to operate on the river, “but they’ve been occupied for however long until one opened up last spring,” says Frediani. “So I jumped on it.” The timing might not have been perfect, with California on the heels of a historic drought, but Frediani says last season was better than expected.
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“I’ve worked on this river long enough and I know how the seasons go. We just came out of four really bad years where there was no season at all, and maybe only a week of raftable days,” he explains. “So last year wasn’t bad.” If last year wasn’t bad, then this season could prove one of the best, following an unusually wet winter. “We’re going to have great flows from April on, and an extended high-water season, so if you’re looking for a real challenge and you’ve been on a Class 4 and want to step it up, then high water is pretty exciting,” says Frediani. In the rafting world, a river is broken into five categories, with the first class being the easiest. “Class 1 is basically flat moving water,” explains Frediani, while a Class 5 he calls “the top run on the ladder, extremely difficult, and with real dangerous swims if you fall out of the boat.” The Kaweah River is a Class 4, though Frediani adds, “it’s a step beyond the Class 4s in the state. I’ve been on most every partially run river in the state, and I can attest that as far as Class 4 runs go, this river is a notch above. It’s not a Class 5, so it takes a little bit of the edge off, so for folks not necessarily ready to go full out, it’s still challenging and fun.”
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W H I T E WAT E R R A F T I N G I N T H R E E R I V E R S Good Times Adventures offers three trips ranging in cost from $50 to $130 per person. The Fun Run is a shorter, Class 2 trip for beginners, and both the three-quarter and full-day trips take rafters through Kaweah’s Class 4 rapids. Rafters meet at the Kaweah River Trading Company, “and from there we gear up and get ready, and get shuttled upstream, about 10 miles, it just depends on the water level,” says Frediani. The full-day trip begins just below the Sequoia Park entrance and runs to Lake Kaweah, and includes a lunch provided by Anne Lang’s Emporium. “So with shuttle and lunch, you’re looking at about a five-hour trip,” says Frediani, “though sometimes when the water is real high we move through pretty quick.” Thanks to this year’s heavy rains, Kaweah’s rafting season could extend through August, whereas last season, Frediani’s final trip down the river was June 21. He expects high water to peak between May and early June, though “it’s anyone’s guess how long the entire season will go. Kaweah is a free-flowing river, and there’s no dam upstream controlling the flow, so it’s just how
the snow melts and what Mother Nature brings us.” This year she looks to provide a good season, though Frediani points out that many valley natives don’t realize there’s even a season. “They really are surprised and honestly have no idea it’s up here,” he says. “It is a short season, so I understand that some people miss it.” Still, says Frediani, there’s no thrill quite like racing down a river. “Even if it’s a Class 2, there’s just a real sense of satisfaction to see the river canyon like that, just floating along.” • Good Times Adventures • (800) 250-5227 www.raftgoodtimes.com Kaweah White Water Adventures • (559) 740-8251 www.kaweah-whitewater.com Find them on Facebook
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B I R D I N G I N K AW E A H OAKS PRESERVE
“A PLEASANT AREA in the midst of a troubled place.” That is how the word “oasis” is defined by Wikipedia. Kaweah Oaks Preserve, just east of Visalia, is such a place. Carved out of agriculturally transformed landscape, surrounded by a desert of orchards, this nature preserve protects one of the last remaining valley oak riparian forests in the San Joaquin Valley. More than 300 plant, animal and bird species live, feed or reproduce here. The Yokuts (pronounced “Yo-kotch”) people once inhabited the foothills of the Sierra Mountains around the Kaweah River. These California Indians used this area to gather acorns from the oak trees, salt grass, wild grapes and medicinal plants. The name "Kaweah" is thought to mean "crow" or "raven cry" in the Yokuts language. In 1983, concerned local citizens who realized the importance of this land partnered with The Nature Conservancy and purchased it for preservation. Ten years later, The Nature Conservancy transferred the preserve title to the Four Creeks Land Trust, a local conservation organization. This trust later merged with two other land trusts to form Sequoia Riverlands Trust, and currently manages Kaweah Oaks Preserve for research, livestock grazing, environmental education and public enjoyment. To get to Kaweah Oaks Preserve, travel seven miles east of downtown Visalia via Highway 198, then drive a half-mile north on Road 182. The entrance and parking lot are on the west side of the road. Once parked, make your way to the gateway pavilion and check out the displays describing the area. You’ll find the entrance gate west of the pavilion. You may pick up a Kaweah Oaks Preserve Community Access Guide at the donation box. 4 continued on page 30
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The air is crowded with birds... beautiful, tender, intelligent birds to whom life is a song. George Henry Lewis
The guide describes four short, self-guided nature trails on the preserve. Trails begin about a half a mile west of the gate. Each trail allows the hiker to experience a different aspect of this oak woodland environment. The Sycamore Trail starts on the north end of the property. A posted trail advisory indicates that this area has been ravaged by the recent drought. Thirty acres of this section burned in a 2016 fire. It is ugly right now as the vegetation regrows. But this denuded landscape lends itself, ironically, to nice birding. Enter this area via a zig-zag gate at its northwest corner. Acorn and Nuttall’s woodpeckers, along with Northern Flicker, work the dead trees for saprophyte insects. Check the many brush piles in this area for sparrows, Yellow-rumped Warbler and juncos. House Finch roams this part of the preserve. Their call is distinctive and they like to perch in the treetops and on the fenceposts that separate the fields from the forest. Also look on the lower branches and fenceposts for Western Bluebird. Male bluebirds flash bright blue from their head and back, and chestnut from their breast as they dart from perch to ground, pouncing for prey. Listen for their sweet pew pew call as they wait for their next target. The center of the property features lots of open pastureland. It is fenced and often full of grazing cattle. Use your binoculars to spot Western Meadowlark, Western Bluebird and overflying Great Blue Heron, American Crow, Cliff Swallow and raptors such as Red-tailed and Redshouldered hawks. At dusk, Great Horned Owl begins an evening of hooting and hunting. 4 continued on page 32
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The Grapevine and Wild Rose trails lie on the southern border of the park, adjacent to one another. These paths wind their way through California wild grape and valley oak woodlands. Extension Ditch and Johnson’s Slough flow through this area, creating the riparian aspect of this part of the preserve. Look for Oak Titmouse, Western Scrub Jay, Anna’s Hummer, and in summer months, Bullock’s Oriole high in the treetops. The Swamp Trail covers the western edge of the park. Deep Creek flows through, adding to the swampy makeup of the landscape. Birding is excellent in this area as well, which is attributed to the swamp’s diverse flora. Each plant species offers something unique to bird nesting or foraging. Self-guided tour signage describes willow, valley oaks, white root sedge, blackberry and wild grape vine, blue elderberry and creeping wildrye. Examine the understory, tree middle branches and tops, and creeksides. Each habitat attracts a different set of bird species. Bring a folding camp chair, pick a spot and take some time. The birds in Kaweah Oaks Preserve will come to you. • www.sequoiariverlands.org • www.kaweahoaks.com (559) 738-0211 • Restrooms available
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WHAT’S COOKIN’ | BY LANA GRANFORS
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STUFFED SHELLS ENCHILADAS Want enchiladas, but you don’t have tortillas? Check your pantry for pasta shells. This is a fun and different preparation, and the presentation is unexpected. Using rotisserie chicken and canned corn and beans makes this a very quick, easy meal for dinner. It is great for busy work nights and perfect for those busy potlucks on the calendar. This recipe is also easy to make as a vegetarian recipe - just omit the chicken.
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YIELD: 8-10 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS 20 jumbo dried pasta shells 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great) 1 15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed ¼ cup chopped cilantro, more for garnish 1 T chili powder ½ tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ tsp. paprika ¾ cup sour cream 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (2 oz. for stuffing, remaining for topping) 2 cups grated Monterey or Pepper Jack cheese (2 oz. for stuffing, remaining for topping) 2 cups green or red enchilada sauce, use homemade or store bought PREP TIME: 20 minutes BAKE TIME: 25-30 minutes TOTAL TIME: 45-50 minutes
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DIRECTIONS STEP 1: Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shells and cook for 9 minutes. While the shells cook, spray a baking dish with a nonstick spray and prepare a large bowl of iced water. Once shells are cooked, drain with slotted spoon and place in the bowl of iced water to chill. Once chilled, drain and place the shells in the baking dish. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil and set aside. STEP 2: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 2 oz. each of both the cheddar and the Monterey Jack cheeses, and the remaining ingredients up to the sauce. Using a fork, gently mix ingredients with the cheese and spices until incorporated.
STEP 3: Divide filling and spoon into each of the cooked pasta shells, carefully placing back into the baking dish. Repeat process to fill the remaining shells. STEP 3: Pour enchilada sauce liberally over stuffed shells, top with remaining grated cheese and place into the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve with garnishes.
Lana Granfors enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family– especially her grandchildren, Jillian and Garet.
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CRAFTING
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SUPPLIES • Tomato cage • Wire cutters • Wood stain or wax • Brush to apply stain or wax • Spray paint (we used gold) • Hook fasteners • Drill and screws • 14-inch diameter wood top
TIP: CUSTOMIZE YOUR TABLE TO YOUR PREFERRED STYLE BY USING ANOTHER METALLIC SHADE OF SPRAY PAINT, OR USE A POP OF COLOR LIKE TURQUOISE.
1. Trim down the top of the tomato cage so there are only three tiers.
2. Spray paint the tomato cage in your desired color.
3. Stain or wax the wood top; we used Annie Sloan Dark Wax.
4. Using your drill and fasteners, attach your wood top to the narrowest end of your tomato cage, making sure it’s centered.
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• Clovis Trail Fest, Old Town Trail and Dry Creek Trail between Fifth Street and Dry Creek Park • Old Town Clovis Wine Walk, Old Town, 5-8:30 pm, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org
• Cinco de Mayo Festival, Rose Ann Vuich Park, 10 am, www.dinubachamber.com
May 6, 13, 20, 27
• Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Old Town, Pollasky and Bullard, 8-11:30 am, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org May 9
• Bluegrass in the Park, featuring the Valley Livers, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm
exeter
May 13
• Foothill Farm Run, Exeter High School Football Stadium, E. Rocky Hill Road, 8 am race start • 14th Annual Exeter Garden Walk, By the Water Tower Antiques, 141 South B St., 9 am-2 pm, (559) 592-2919
fresno
May 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30
• Friday Night Farmers Market, Old Town, 5:30-9 pm, www.oldtownclovis.org
• Cherry Avenue Auction, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30 am-3:30 pm, www.cherryavenueauction.com
• Bluegrass in the Park, featuring the GrassKickers, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm
• 16th Annual Mall to Mall Bike Ride, Manchester Center, 1901 E. Shields Ave. #203, www.fresnobike.org
• Bluegrass in the Park, featuring Two for the Road, Veterans Memorial Park, 901 Fifth St., 6:30 pm
• Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 3-6 pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com
May 12, 19, 26
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May 27
• The Clovis Memorial Run, Clovis Senior Center, 850 4th St., (559) 324-2767, www.clovismemorialrun.com May 28
• Glorious Junk Days, Old Town Clovis, Pollasky and Bullard, 8 am-3 pm, (559) 298-5774, www.oldtownclovis.org
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
May 4
• Art Hop, Tower District, E. Olive Ave and N. Wishon, 5-8 pm, (559) 237-9734, www.fresnoartscouncil.org/arthop May 4, 11, 18 25 • Carthop, Historic Fulton Mall, 11 am-2 pm, www.downtownfresno.org/events/carthop May 6, 13, 20, 27
• Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 W. Shaw Ave., 7 am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com • Friday Sunset Kayak Tour, Fort Washington Beach, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 4:30-8 pm, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org
Glorious Junk Days was created to showcase items not normally seen at regular Antiques & Collectibles Fairs, which limits what vendors can bring. Glorious Junk can include repurposed and refurbished items, DIY projects, handcrafted items, shabby chic and architectural finds – as well as the antiques people have come to enjoy in Old Town. 40 www.EnjoySouthValley.com MAY 2017
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May 18-20 • Kingsburg’s 51st Annual Swedish Festival
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May 4, 11, 18, 25 • Thursday Night Market Place, downtown Hanford, 5:30-9 pm, (559) 582-9457, www.hanfordchamber.com May 16 • Hanford’s Third Tuesday Takeover, 202 W. Lacey, 6-8 pm, (559) 772-2317 May 20 • 3rd Annual Taco Truck Throwdown, downtown Hanford, 7th St., 5-10 pm
May 20
• 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 May 27
• Saturday morning half-day kayak tour with San Joaquin River Parkway Trust, Fort Washington Beach, 10705 N. Lanes Road, 8:30 am-noon, (559) 248-8480, www.riverparkway.org
18 The ultimate Scandinavian vacation invites all who dare to experience and taste the rich culture of Sweden in Kingsburg. This event is filled with entertainment, food and fun. It all begins on Friday night with a Swedish smorgasbord. Start your Saturday morning with a traditional Svenska pancake breakfast. The Swedish Village is filled with specialty shops, and you can discover food, craft booths and entertainment in the Swedish Cultural Village on Draper Street.
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May 20 • Beer Fest and Wine Tasting, Sweet Brier Plaza, downtown Lindsay, 6-10 pm, (559) 562-4929, www.thelindsaychamber.com May 25-27 • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, 7:30 pm
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May 5 • Madera County Arts Council’s Paint Night “Cherry Moon,” 5:30-8:30 pm, www.maderaarts.org
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The Visalia Republican Women Federated club meets the 2nd Thursday for lunch at the Visalia Country Club. Find us on Facebook or at visaliarwf.org.
The Southeastern Tulare County Republican Women Federated (SETCO) club meets the 2nd Wednesday for lunch at El Nuevo Mexicali II, 640 N. Prospect, Porterville. Find us on Facebook or at cfrwcentraldivision.org.
The Tulare RWF meets the 3rd Monday at 5:30 pm at Apple Annie’s Restaurant, 1165 N. Blackstone in Tulare. Find us at cfrwcentraldivision.org.
Join us May 11 to hear guest speaker Phil Cline.
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May 6 • Comedy show featuring Danny Minch and Friends, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com May 6-7 • Relay for Life, Lions Town and Country Park, 100 S. Schnoor St., (559) 451-0163 May 13 • Madera County Artsfest, Madera County Office of Education, 1105 South Madera Ave., 10 am-2 pm, (559) 662-3873 • Craft Beer Festival, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com May 20 • Journey Tribute Band, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com April 27-30 • ZZ Top Tribute Band, ApCal, 32749 Avenue 7, 7 pm, (559) 674-9463, www.apcalwine.com May 25 • Madera County Arts Council’s 2017 Gala for the Arts
porterville
May 5 • First Friday Coffee, Galaxy 9 Theatre, 7-8:15 am, www.portervillechamber.org May 6 • Cinco de Mayo Parade, downtown Porterville, 10 am-noon, www.portervillechamber.org • Wine & Dine at the Depot, 257 N. D St., 5:30-7:30 pm, (559) 784-2053, www.portervillechamber.org May 7 • Sierra Vocal Arts Ensemble presents its annual Spring Concert “A Celebration of Song,” First United Methodist Church, 344 E. Morton, 3 pm, (559) 804-7995
selma
May 3-7 • Raisin Festival, (559) 891-2235, www.cityofselma.com
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Since 1980, the Raisin Festival has included baking, floriculture, competitions (art, baking, floriculture, photography and poetry), entertainment, a carnival, a 2-mile walk/run, Raisin Royalty Pageant, food and craft booths. The carnival is open Wednesday and Thursday from 4-10 pm and on Friday from 4-11 pm, with the Raisin Royalty Coronation at 7 pm. On Saturday, the festival begins with a farmers market at 9 am. Art, photography, floriculture and baking competition displays will be at the Nick Medina Senior Center. Entertainment is from noon-9 pm and the carnival is open from 10 am-11 pm. On Sunday, entertainment is from noon-8 pm and the carnival is open from noon10 pm. 42 www.EnjoySouthValley.com MAY 2017
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May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Story Time at the Library, 42052 Eggers Drive, 10:30-11:30 am, www.threerivers.com May 6 • First Saturday in Three Rivers, 11 am-5 pm, (559) 561-3463, www.1stsaturdaytr.com May 13-14 • 45th Annual Redbud Festival, Three Rivers Memorial Building, www.artsalliancethreerivers.org May 20 • Western Jubilee, 43334 N Fork Drive, 5 pm, (559) 561-4595, www.threerivers.com
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May 3-26 • Joy Collier, California’s Giant Sequoias: Found Nowhere Else on Earth, 214 East Oak Ave., Wednesday-Saturday noon-5:30 pm (artist reception from 6-8 pm May 5, artist talk 2 pm May 20), www.joycollier.com May 4-6 • Great Western Gospel Music Fan Festival, Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave. May 6-7 • Cinco de Mayo Softball Tournament, Plaza Park, 1800 S. Plaza Drive, 8 am, www.visaliachamber.org May 6 • Family Art Day, 214 East Oak Ave. • Kentucky Derby Party, Visalia Country Club, 625 N. Ranch St., 1 pm, (559) 651-3663 May 12 • 23rd Annual Once Upon A Dream, Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., 5:30 pm, (559) 625-4007, www.casatulareco.org May 13 • Mother’s Day Mad Hatter Tea Party, Memorial Park, 1580 W. Main St., 10 am-noon, (559) 713-4365 May 19 • Happy Trails Riding Academy’s Night at the Races, Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., 6 pm, (559) 688-8685 • 29th Annual Downtown Visalia Car Show Cruise Night, downtown A&W, 5 pm
cellar door - visalia www.cellardoor101.com
May 13 • Damage Inc. (Metallica Tribute Band), 8 pm
college of the sequoias theater - visalia www.costheatre.org
Through May 6 • “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”
enchanted playhouse visalia www.enchantedplayhouse.org
Through May 13 • “Princess and the Pea,” 7 pm Fridays, 4 pm Saturdays, 2 pm Sundays
encore theatre - tulare www.encoretulare.org
May 5-20 • “Pippin,” Thursday-Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm
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May 6 • Brave Women’s Conference, 6 pm May 11, 12 • Jeff Dunham Perfectly Unbalanced Tour, 7:30 pm May 14 • Robin Trower, 7:30 pm
With an infectiously unforgettable score from the four-time Grammy-winner and musical theatre giant Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell, Children of Eden), Pippin has been successfully produced on stages ranging from high school to Broadway. Sweeping the New York awards circuit in 2013, Pippin continues to captivate and appeal to the young at heart throughout the world. The ensemble cast tells the story of Pippin, a young prince who longs to find passion and adventure. The ensemble shows him many ways to find purpose in life and in the end he finally finds it in the least likely of places.
barn theater - porterville
bakersfield fox theater www.thebakersfieldfox.com
www.barntheater.porterville.com
May 13 • Fourth Annual Blues and Brews Festival, 5:30-9:30 pm
fresno convention center
www.fresnoconventioncenter.com
May 6 • East Fresno Kiwanis Crab Feed, 6:30 pm
fresno pacific university music www.fresno.edu/events/music
May 13 • San Joaquin Chorale Pops Concert, Shaghoian Concert Hall, 2770 E. International Ave., 7:30 pm
river city theatre - reedley www.reedleyrivercitytheatre.org
Through May 7 • “Over the River and Through the Woods”
roger rocka’s dinner theatre - fresno
fresno state theatre
www.fresnostate.edu/artshum/ theatrearts
May 5-13 • “Heathers the Musical,” 7:30 Tuesday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday
fresno city college theatre www.fresnocitycollege.edu/index. aspx?page=190
May 1-3 • “Teasers: An Evening of 10-Minute Plays,” Fresno City College Studio 105 Theatre, 7:30 pm May 2 • Fresno City College Community Symphony Orchestra, OAB Auditorium, 7:30 pm May 4 • Six-String Showcase, featuring Celino and Lito Romero Duo, OAB Auditorium, 7:30 pm May 7 • Spring Choral Concert: “The Road Home,” OAB Auditorium, 2 pm May 11 • String Ensemble, Fresno City College Recital Hall, 5 pm May 26, 27 • New Wrinkles presents “Viva Las Vegas,” Main Stage Theatre, 7:30 pm May 28 • New Wrinkles presents “Viva Las Vegas,” Main Stage Theatre, 2 pm • Fresno Community Concert Band presents “Lest We Forget,” Shaghoian Concert Hall, 3 and 7 pm
ice house theatre - visalia www.visaliaplayers.org
May 5-7 • “The Amish Project,” 7:30 pm Friday-Saturday, 2 pm Sunday May 19-21 • “Honky Tonk Nights - a CA-BEER-AY (Lobby Show),” 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, 4 pm Sunday
rabobank arena - bakersfield www.rabobankarena.com
May 6 • Cinco de Mayo Freestyle Explosion, 7:30 pm • Elton John, 8 pm May 13 • Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra presents “Words of Music,” 7:30 pm May 18 • Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” 7:30 pm
May 21 • Bryan Adams, 7:30 pm
May 26 • Lady Antebellum, 7:30 pm
www.rogerrockas.com
Through May 14 • “Peter and the Starcatcher,” 5:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494 May 18-July 9 • “Damn Yankees,” 5:30 pm Thursday-Saturday, 11 am Sunday, (559) 266-9494
saroyan theater - fresno
www.fresnoconventioncenter.com
May 6 • Fresno Grand Opera presents “Of Mice and Men,” 7:30 pm May 13 • Fresno Philharmonic presents “What a Wonderful World,” 7:30 pm May 16, 17 • Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” 7:30 pm May 19-21 • Thunderstruck Dance Competition May 23-25 • Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra Education Concerts May 25 • Central California Trauma Symposium, 7 am-5 pm May 28 • Youth Orchestras of Fresno, 4-6 pm May 30 • Celtic Woman, 7 pm
save mart center - fresno www.savemartcenter.com
May 2 • WWE Smackdown, 4:45 pm May 7 • Tosh.Show, 7:30 pm May 31 • Total Package Tour with NKOTB, 7:30 pm
the tower theatre - fresno
visalia fox theatre www.foxvisalia.org
May 3 • “American Graffiti” (1973), 6:30 pm May 25 • “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), 6:30 pm
warnors theatre - fresno www.warnors.org
May 6 • MercyMe Lifer Tour with Hawk Nelson, Micah Tyler, 7 pm, www.transparentproductions.com/events/ mercyme-fresno
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Since their debut in 2001, Grammynominated, multiple American Music Award and Dove Award winners MercyMe have sold more than 9 million units in CD, single and DVD sales, garnered 27 No. 1 multi-format Christian radio singles and four consecutive mainstream radio hits with “I Can Only Imagine,” “Here With Me,” “Homesick” and “So Long Self.” MercyMe made history in 2014 as “I Can Only Imagine” surpassed 2 million digital downloads, making it the first song in Christian music to go platinum and doubleplatinum in the digital domain. They have sold out venues throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Radio City Music Hall, and have appeared on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Today Show, CBS This Morning, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
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www.towertheatrefresno.com
May 3 • “50 Years of Frank: The Cease and Desist Tour,” 8 pm May 14 • “Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute,” 3 pm May 26 • David Lindley, 8 pm
vina robles amphitheatre
www.vinaroblesamphitheatre.com
May 19 • Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience, 8 pm
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GIVING BACK
| BY KENDRA KAISERMAN
OFF TO THE
K E N T U C K Y D E R B Y PA R T Y BENEFITS FOOD LINK OF T U L A R E CO U N T Y
Photos courtesy of Bergeen Photography
YOU DON’T NEED TO leave the state to participate in the Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby Party fundraiser, which benefits Food Link of Tulare County, will be held at the Visalia Country Club on May 6. The Kentucky Derby Party, which began in 2010, “started off rather small on purpose,” says committee member and cochair Tony Casares. “One of our support donors had gone to an event in Denver and brought back this idea, thinking this would be kind of a fun thing, and we decided to do our own thing in Visalia.” The fundraiser began by hosting 70 people at the Cellar Door in Visalia, but outgrew that space and now hosts 350 to 400 guests outdoors at the Visalia Country Club and “hopes to grow and outgrow the country club” one day, as well. “We have large tents, mini television screens, a silent auction, a live auction that we do at the end, live entertainment and a local band,” Casares says. “We like to have some light music being played and games, such as a wine toss,” which Casares explains is like the ring toss carnival game.4 continued on page 46
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Partygoers dress in “southern fashions, such as spring dresses for the ladies,” explains Casares. “It’s very, very exciting to go to.” And they make betting on horses simple. Two races are pre-recorded, and people can bet on them and get derby bucks. Derby bucks can be used for the live auction, which includes many donated items such as “a VIP L.A. Dodgers experience where a child 12 years old or under runs out onto the field to get an autograph from a player prior to the first pitch,” Casares says. Then participants can bet actual dollars on the Kentucky Derby, which plays live. Participants win money based on which horse wins. “Whether you know anything about horse races or not, we make it fun for everyone,” says Casares. Since Kentucky is three hours ahead of California, “we make up funny names for the horses,” so that people can’t look it up on their smart phones, Casares says. Nine people on the Kentucky Derby Party committee this year are putting on the event, and others help on the day of the event, such as Food Link employees. To volunteer for the event, call Food Link. To participate in the event, you can buy tickets online, and in advance only.
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The event is unique, but "what really is exciting to me is helping people get to know about Food Link. Donations go directly to Food Link,” Casares says. The nonprofit began in 1978 and has evolved from a food pantry into a food distributor and educator. Food Link is based out of Exeter and is “a resource so people can learn how to best prepare our food,” says Casares. • Kentucky Derby Party Fundraiser May 6 • 1 pm • Visalia Country Club • 625 N. Ranch St., Visalia Food Link • (559) 651-3663 • www.foodlinktc.org Find them on Facebook and Twitter
Kendra Kaiserman is a recent graduate of Simpson University where she earned her bachelor’s degree in communication with an emphasis in journalism. Originally from Manteca, she enjoys trips to Santa Cruz, writing, reading and playing soccer.
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