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San Joaquin Valley Living

August 2018

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34 DIY: Cake Stand

21 Relax Your Way to a Better You

Editor s’ pick s 15 Welcome to Hanford, California

good fin ds 6 Finding Relief with Cryotherapy

Good ti m es 12 The Fresno Greek Festival

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nat u r e hik e 18 Historic Visalia Walking Trail

show ti m e 9 Hoover High Class of ’68 Will Rock Out with Chuck Negron

in ev ery issu e 30 Enjoy the View— Ralph Chojnacki 32 What’s Cookin’— Summer Strawberry Shortcake 36 Calendar of Events 39 Giving Back—Caring for the Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled

WEDDING SECTION 23 A Wedding Story in Pictures... Matt & Hannah Lindsey 29 Creative Options for Wedding Favors AUGUST 2018 www.EnjoySouthValley.com

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Yvonne Mazzotta publisher

editor’s note august 2018

Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Slowly exhale, clear your mind and let the day’s stress disappear. Allow yourself to unwind, even for just a moment. Life’s pace can be frenetic, and one of the best ways to keep your mind, body and soul healthy is to treat yourself to some self-care. What does that look like for you? Perhaps it’s unplugging with your family. Take a stroll on the Historic Visalia Walking Trail, an Eagle Scout project that gives a historical overview of Visalia through about a 45-minute walk downtown. You can also free your mind with a road trip. Pack some snacks, crank up the tunes and hit the road – the destination is less important than the journey. If you find yourself in Hanford, check out our Editors’ Picks – we found some places we’re sure you’ll enjoy exploring. Relaxing makes us hungry – maybe it’s just us? Either way, you can celebrate Fresno’s Greek heritage and enjoy some authentic cuisine during the Greek Food Festival. Get a pedicure. Hug your pet. Try your hand at fly fishing. Take a bike ride. Whatever your pleasure, indulge it. You deserve to unwind. Enjoy!

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GOOD FINDS

BY JORDAN VENEMA | PHOTOS: KELLI AVILA

chill factor findin g r elief wi t h C R YOTH E R A P Y From the 1979 thriller “Alien” to the 2006 black albeit prescient comedy “Idiocracy,” cryogenics has been begging the question for a while now: Can we really live forever? While science fiction has mostly focused on the study of cryonics – freezing and preserving a body to be reanimated at a later time – it actually belongs to the wider science of cryogenics, which is as old as, well, ice. Loosely, cryogenics is the branch of physics that deals with the effects of extremely low temperatures. Think of it like the next level beyond refrigeration. And while the science behind cryogenics is advancing, as a healing method, cryotherapy is nothing new. Athletes ice their joints after games, and ice baths are increasingly found at spas, but when you’ve not got enough ice on hand you can go for a freeze and squeeze at Visalia Cryo. Visalia Cryo is the brainchild of Tyler Alexander, owner of Elite Team Visalia, a gym that trains in the jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai style of martial arts. According to his wife and business partner Rosalinda Verde Alexander, Tyler was listening to a podcast by comedian and UFC

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commentator Joe Rogan, who also has a black belt in jiu-jitsu. “In the podcast he was talking about cryotherapy in L.A. and how much he was loving it, and how much it was helping him recover, so Tyler decided to open one in his gym,” says Verde Alexander. That was 2015, “and since then it has grown into something bigger.” In May 2018, the Alexanders moved Visalia Cryo from inside Elite Team Visalia and into its own building, “just right next door to the Planing Mill,” says Verde Alexander. Elite Team Visalia moved to the Oak Street location as well, but now the two businesses operate in their own unique locations. Though Tyler started the business as a therapy for the fighters and athletes who trained at Elite Team Visalia, Verde Alexander stresses cryotherapy is for everybody. “We have a range of clients from age 14 all the way to 76,” she says. And if you thought most clients were MMA fighters from the gym next door, you’d be wrong. “Not anymore,” says Verde Alexander. “Most of our clients are really baby boomers.”

So what is cryotherapy, and what is the appeal? Why are people stepping into what looks like an overgrown brewing vat fitted with a beer koozie? The machinery itself may look mundane, but it’s really tradition meets technology. “I’d say more like space-age – technology with a very ancient technique,” clarifies Verde Alexander. “The cold has been used forever to alleviate inflammation in the body, preserve the body.” The space-age aspect is the oversized freezer that can drop to negative 300 degrees. “We’re talking Saturn, Jupiter temperatures,” chuckles Verde Alexander. Which, if we’re being honest, sounds terrifying, but Verde Alexander says that’s the biggest hurdle for first-time clients: fear. Clients disrobe before stepping into the cylindrical chamber, which fully covers their body, “and we don’t leave your sight,” she says. “You could even climb out on your own.” “But it’s not cooling your core temperature down, just your skin,” says Verde Alexander, who uses the machine three times a week. Clients are never in danger, and the “freeze” isn’t uncomfortable, she adds. “It’s like walking through the freezer section at Winco. It’s not as bad as you think.” But unlike walking through the freezer section at a grocery store, three minutes of cryotherapy increases metabolic rate while providing relief from inflammation, chronic pain and post-work soreness, which is why people are willing to pay $30 for three minutes of therapy. “I can’t tell you how many people are like, ‘So you’re telling me you want me to pay $10 a minute?’” says Verde Alexander. Except that since Tyler opened Visalia Cryo three years ago as therapy for his gym, the business is so hot it’s threatening to thaw. After three minutes of the “freeze,” clients are given complimentary compression sleeves to help recirculate blood through the body, putting the squeeze in “freeze and squeeze.” Traditional therapy meets new technology, and the results are showing, says Verde Alexander. “People aren’t stiff any more, and they’re off ibuprofen, and there’s less cellulite on the back of their legs and it’s good for the skin, and it has positive effects against depression and anxiety because it breaks off neuron pathways in your brain and rebuilds them.” And this might just be the beginning. According to Verde Alexander, Tyler is hoping to expand Visalia Cryo to include other treatments. “He really has a vision of making Visalia Cryo at the forefront of holistic recovery.” • Visalia Cryo • 760 E. Center Ave., Visalia • (559) 249-5677 www.visaliacryo.com • Find them on Facebook and Instagram

Jordan Venema is a freelance writer and California native. He’s a fan of wild stories, impetuous traveling, live music, and all the food. But mostly, he’s a fan of his nine-year-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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THE SHOW MUST GO ON

H o ove r Hi g h class o f ’6 8 will r o c k o u t wi t h C h uc k N e g r o n In “The Brady Bunch Movie,” Marcia pulls off the impossible, booking Davy Jones of The Monkees for her high school dance. It’s one of those classic movie moments, when a big star performs on a small stage in front of his most avid fans. For most people, such a concert will only ever be the stuff of Hollywood, but not for Hoover High School’s class of 1968. On September 15, 2018, the class of ’68 will take a page out of Marcia’s playbook and host Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night) to perform its 50th class reunion.

“Fifty years was a big deal to us, and we didn’t want to do anything that was the same old, same old,” says organizer Dianne McKneely. “I mean, we’ve already done four.” “We didn’t want to do your typical ballroom reunion,” adds co-organizer Mike Cavale. “So we decided to do a concert.” The reunion committee, which also includes Richard Wukits, Francy Martinez, Dianne Osborne and Karen Alexander, met to listen to music, “and I started playing some Three Dog Night and everybody got really excited about that,” says Cavale. 4 continued on page 10 AUGUST 2018 www.EnjoySouthValley.com

Though voted class clown in ’68, Cavale was all business to pull off a concert worthy of 50 years. A partner with Visalia’s Rainmaker Productions, Cavale has booked nationally touring bands like Jethro Tull, Martina McBride and 3 Doors Down. Now add Chuck Negron to the list, the lead vocalist for such hits as “One,” “Easy to be Hard” and “Joy to the World.” With Negron booked to perform at Fresno’s Tower Theatre, the class of 1968’s reunion is turning into the kind of concert that’s the envy of lower– and upperclassmen everywhere. But worry not. Organizers decided to open the concert to the public, meaning whatever class you belong to, whether it’s ’67 or ’17, you can purchase tickets for the show at the Tower Theatre website for about $40 to $60. Though open to the public, a literal red carpet will exist for the class itself, and a private entrance to the concert through The Painted Table, where hors d’oeuvres will be served between 6 and 8pm. A post-concert reception will follow the concert back at The Painted Table. With Cavale, McKneely and company breaking every stereotype for what a class reunion could and should look like, it begs the question just how much such a high-profile reunion will cost. “Well, for our 40-year reunion, we had a dinner and disc jockey, and that cost $85 a person,” says McKneely. “But for this we’re charging $95.” That’s just an extra dollar a year over the last 10 years, which with inflation probably means tickets are cheaper to see Chuck Negron in 2018 than to experience a disc jockey in 2008. But even if the higher price causes some pause, Cavale and McKneely say it’s more important classmates come than worry about the cost of a ticket. “If we knew somebody who wanted to come in the past and couldn’t afford it, we’d make sure they could,” says McKneely. “We don’t know how many more times we’re going to get to see each other.” The reunion will include what McKneely calls A Wall of Remembrance, “for those who have gone before us, because at our age we’ve lost quite a few.” So McKneely and Cavale hope a big concert won’t just offer big entertainment, but also drum up more interest than for past reunions. “Hopefully the excitement of a great concert along the reunion itself will draw people,” says Cavale. “Maybe people on the fence will get excited enough to want to come hang out with us.” Cavale and McKneely have helped plan every past class of 1968 reunion. And while 50 years is a benchmark in itself, they wanted this year to be special by donating proceeds from the concert back to Hoover High School. “The plan is to get them a hefty check, hopefully, and do something that the school may need,” says Cavale. And with more reunions behind than before them, now is a good time to leave a legacy by giving back to the school that was formative for so many, that it might continue to be formative for so many more. Plus, there’s never a bad time to rock out to those Three Dog Night classics, and spend time with those who can appreciate those tunes most. • 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 nine-year-old son, Cassian. He can be contacted by email at jordan.venema@gmail.com.

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T h e F r e s n o G r e e k F e s t i va l Greeks first began immigrating to Fresno around the turn of the 20th century. At first, a handful of men came to America who then aspired to have their Greek wives join them. The first Hellenic Americans formed the Fresno Greek Community, and by 1910, they had a small but flourishing business district on the West Side of the city. But one thing was missing: a church. A church holds great importance to the Greek community, and after years of making do with a small church, they purchased five acres of land in 1953 on North Orchard in East Fresno. The following year, a groundbreaking ceremony for a new St. George Church was officiated by his Grace Athenagoras Kokinakis, bishop of North and South America (later, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople). The new church was consecrated on November 22, 1959. Each year, the Greek community celebrates its heritage with the annual Greek Food Festival, held the last full weekend of August for the last 57 years. More than 25,000 people throughout the San Joaquin Valley gather to celebrate the heritage. “Not to brag, but it is one of the best events in Fresno and the largest Greek festival in California,” says event chairman Peterangelo Vallis. “The food is really good too. And you meet a lot of really happy people. If you are not Greek, like 99 percent of our guests, you get to experience life like a Greek.”

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St. George Greek Orthodox Church is one of the most ethnically diverse congregations in the Valley. People of all races, religions and ages have attended the festival for generations. “It’s not uncommon for people to come with children and grandparents at the same time,” Vallis said. “We have a little something for every age group, and we are fortunate that everyone loves to be Greek one weekend a year.” The festival offers an acre of family-friendly amusements and an authentic Greek tavern for those looking for a fun night out. This year’s event will feature more than 30 Greekthemed vendors as well as new additions, such as cooking demonstrations, new backdrops, people dressed in traditional costumes, Greek wine tasting, an expanded kids’ play area with water slides, youth Olympics and art tours with noted art experts. Five shuttles are available, including one with wheelchair accessibility. Misters will keep customers cool. Vallis says the festival gets great feedback from customers every year. “As a matter of fact, more than 70 percent of our guests are repeats. We try to make improvements each year and we appreciate our guests who give us the benefit of the doubt if a line runs a little longer than we would like,” he said.

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“Not to brag, but it is One of the best events in Fresno and the largest Greek festival in California,” says event chairman Peterangelo Vallis. “The food is really good too. And you meet a lot of really happy people. If you are not Greek, like 99 percent of our guests, you get to experience life like a Greek.”

The festival started when several members of the Greek community wanted to have a small event to showcase Greek food and culture to friends and neighbors. Although the Greek community has stayed roughly the same in size in the city (roughly 2,500 Greeks live in Fresno), the festival has continued to grow to meet local demand for all things Greek. The event has become a fundraiser for Greek communities across the country because Greeks have a cultural imperative for entertainment and feeding guests. This ethos goes back into ancient times and is still a source of pride in the community. The signature dish is moussaka: eggplant and ground meat casserole topped with rich béchamel sauce. People also enjoy lamb shanks, lamb chops, and spanakopita: spinach and feta pie wrapped in layers of phyllo dough. “Greek fest has no food vendors – we make most of the food that we serve, including more than 50,000 pastries, from scratch,” Vallis said. “And oh, the pastries are out-of-this-world tasty. My personal favorite is our Loukaniko. We have our own secret recipe for this Greek sausage and make almost 1,000 pounds each year.” Vallis says a Greek festival is an extravaganza for the senses. “Sights, smells and sounds transport our guests in a virtual visit to Greece and nothing pulls it all together more than the music,” he said. The main stage features The Olympians from Long Beach, a versatile Greek band that provides both traditional and modern rhythms. Greek dancing demonstrations will be featured. And direct from Greece, Holax trio will play acoustic and bouzouki music on the patio. It will feature bouzouki, baglama, tzoura, vocals, ethnic clarinet (klarino), keyboards, guitar, bass and doumbek/ drums/percussion, their unique versions of folk music to Greek greatest hits. “We want to thank our friends throughout the Valley for helping us celebrate our culture and eating all the food we make for the festival. If it were not for the enthusiastic response from Valley residents, the festival would not have earned its place in the pantheon of Fresno lore.” • Fresno Greek Festival • Aug. 24-26 • www.fresnogreekfest.com St. George Greek Orthodox Church • 2219 N. Orchard, Fresno

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.

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HANFORD, CALIFORNIA • This area was inhabited by the Tachi Yokut Indians for thousands of years.

FAST FACTS

• Hanford was established shortly after railroad tracks were laid through a sheep camp in 1877. The city is named for railroad executive James Madison Hanford. • Electric lights came to Hanford back in 1891, when pioneer flour miller H.G. Lacey built an electrical generating plant. The Lacey Milling Company is still operating in Hanford today. • Hanford’s sister city is Setana, a small town in Hokkaido, Japan. Through this exchange program that promotes international friendship, Hanford sends delegates of prominent residents and high school students to Setana in the summer, and Setana sends delegates to Hanford in the winter. • Notable people who have called Hanford home include Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Leslie Bassett, former U.S. Rep. Calvin M. Dooley, Steve Perry from Journey, cowboy/actor Slim Pickens and actor Jan-Michael Vincent.

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Cultural experiences

If you’re looking for a spot to beat the heat, stop by One Eleven Coffee for an iced beverage or local made pastry. Located downtown, they provide a convenient place to meet or work. Their mission is to feature products that have good works stories behind them.

Kings Art Center is the county’s premier visual arts gallery and art training center, with gallery shows changed about every four weeks. The Kings Symphony Orchestra usually performs four times a year, drawing musicians from all over the San Joaquin Valley. Hanford’s Fox Theatre, built in 1929, is used regularly for live concerts and other activities.

King me Courthouse Square in Hanford’s city center will host the 40th annual Renaissance of Kings Cultural Arts Faire on the first weekend of October. The free event usually draws more than 15,000 guests, and it celebrates the era when England was ruled by King Henry VIII.

Exploring historical roots Hanford Carnegie Museum (built in 1905) was originally one of the libraries funded by steel industry magnate Andrew Carnegie to show his gratitude for the millions of dollars he had made in the United States. The building was renovated and reopened as a museum in 1975. It’s said to be one of the state’s best examples of Romanesque architecture, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. FEBRUARY AUGUST 2018 www.EnjoySouthValley.com

Things to do in

HANFORD Celebrating the Chinese community China Alley is a short street featuring 11 historic buildings in downtown Hanford, and was once home to Chinese immigrants who came to this town to work. A Moon Festival is held there in early October to honor these cultural roots. The Taoist Temple dates back to 1893, after it moved following a fire in the previous Chinatown area, and it’s open for tours once a month.

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Grab a bite Hungry? There’s a locally owned restaurant in Hanford to meet just about everyone’s tastes. Check out the gyros or shawarma at Zaytoona, or if you’re just feeling like a spot of tea, L.T. Sue Co. Tea Room and Emporium features more than 100 loose leaf green, white and black teas, along with specialty herbal and tea blends that are made on site.

Superior Dairy is a classic 1920s ice cream parlor that makes all of its ice cream on site. A single scoop is big enough for two, but we won’t judge you if you decide not to share. Treat yourself !

On two wheels The Hanford Criterium bicycle races are held each spring, and the 0.9-mile hourglass-style course runs through downtown streets. If you’re not up for riding, it’s still fun to watch!

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On the map: HANFORD 1. The Hanford Marketplace takes place every Thursday evening

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NATURE HIKE

BY JORDAN VENEMA

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H I S TOR I C V I S A L I A WA L K I N G TR A I L Founded in 1852 by Nathaniel Vise, who also gave the city its name, Visalia has a long, rich history that, as the first town established between Sacramento and Los Angeles, extends well beyond the Central Valley. And for all its years as the seat of Tulare County, the gateway between Northern and Southern California, and of course the gateway to the Sequoias, it was a young Eagle Scout who chronicled its significance in the Historic Visalia Walking Trail. Suzanne Bianco, tourism manager of the Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau, explains the walking trail was the 2005 Eagle Scout project of Edmund Gubler, son of Visalia’s current mayor, Warren Gubler. Edmund worked closely with Terry Ommen, Visalia’s Historian Laureate and author of multiple books about Tulare County, and others to put together a 45-minute walk in the downtown area. “It’s to give people a historical overview of Visalia,” says Bianco. The walking trail, outlined in a seven-page brochure, includes nine stops roughly between Acequia and Oak, and Santa Fe and Encina Streets. It also highlights seven other areas of interest and marks locations of historic horse rings, which date back to the 1880s. The map also details sites like Visalia’s first church and home, as well as other civic buildings, and the location where Fort Visalia once stood. Though many of these locations are no longer standing, the

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“I’m amazed at the depth of which Visalia was such a focal point between Los Angeles and Sacramento. Maybe people think of us as a small valley town, but there have been a lot of movers and shakers here,” says Bianco, noting that Visalia played a role in the founding of Sequoia National Park.

brochure offers the history of each site, even placing them in wider historic context. But, Bianco admits with a laugh, “we still have some people call us and ask when Fort Visalia opens.” Not originally from Visalia herself, Bianco says the trail has helped her realize the city’s historical context. “I’m amazed at the depth of which Visalia was such a focal point between Los Angeles and Sacramento. Maybe people think of us as a small valley town, but there have been a lot of movers and shakers here,” says Bianco, noting that Visalia played a role in the founding of Sequoia National Park. To commemorate that connection, the Visitors Bureau recently dedicated a 65-foot-tall Giant Sequoia that was planted outside Visalia’s post office in 1936 by Guy Hoping, who was the superintendent of General Grant National Park, now Kings Canyon. “We recently dedicated the Legacy Tree and created a visitor feature centered around it,” says Bianco. “There’s an educational post that talks about the tree and its historical significance to Visalia,” she continues. In addition to the Legacy Tree, Bianco says the Visitors Bureau has begun the process of expanding the walking trail to include other hallmarks in Visalia. “We want to increase the tour to include the Legacy Tree, because the tree connects us to the national park, but there are other buildings like the Palace Hotel downtown,” says Bianco. While Bianco says in theory the expansion of the trail has already begun, there isn’t a timeline for when it will be completed. “It’s on our list of projects that need to be updated and enhanced, and Edmund did a great job starting this project, but now that it’s 13 years old, it’s time to take a look at it and add some dimension, maybe with more documents or photos,” says Bianco, adding that the Visitors Bureau would like to create an interactive app for smart phones. And though the brochure hasn’t yet made it to the app store, it can be downloaded as a PDF document from the bureau’s website, which can be accessed by phone. But as this is a history trail, people might prefer sticking with a good old-fashioned paper brochure, which can be picked up at most hotels, the convention center lobby and the bureau’s office at the Visalia Transit Center at 425 East Oak St. • Historic Visalia Walking Trail • Visalia Convention and Visitors Bureau www.visitvisalia.org

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BE KIND, UNWIND R E L A X YO U R WAY TO A B E TT E R YO U

Life can be hectic, hyper-stimulating and generally overwhelming without one very necessary, yet often elusive element: relaxation. As crucial as it is to our ability to continue at the break-neck speed to which many of us are accustomed, we often find ourselves scrambling to reclaim even a few precious moments to ourselves. If finding room in our busy schedules to take a breather wasn’t enough, there’s the self-imposed guilt factor. Being our most productive and balanced means that the breaks are just as important to our well-being as our routine. It’s time we let go of the guilt. Mastering the art of relaxation is the pathway to becoming better parents, better children, better employees, better coworkers and better friends. We’ll show you how to relax your way to a better you. Get a Pedicure. Far more than just a way to maintain optimal hygiene, a pedicure is an act of self-love. Between the warm water, the release of toxins from your system through your feet and the chair massage that typically comes with spa pedicures, you’ll walk away from the experience feeling like a brand-new person. Take A Soothing Bath. A handful of Epsom salts and 10 drops of lavender essential oil in a warm bath is a great way to soak off the stress of the day. Light your favorite candle. Leave your phone on silent and out of reach. The world will be just fine without you for 20 minutes. Grab A Coloring Book. There’s a reason that adult coloring books are hugely popular right now. Coloring allows you a mental escape from the world. Watching the colors pour across the page is a fun-filled way to decompress. Listen to your favorite playlist while you do it. 4 continued on page 22

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relax: (V.)

rest or engage in an enjoyable activity so as to become less tired or anxious.

Snuggle a Four-Legged Friend. Aside from the fact that being around your pet can lower your blood pressure and heart rate (they don’t call them therapy pets for nothing), who couldn’t find pure bliss in the eyes of a furry family member that looks at you as if you are the only human on the planet? Strike an Unusual Pose. Lay on the floor with both legs in the air, resting them against the wall. With your feet elevated, your heart doesn’t have to work quite so hard. Take deep breaths and imagine yourself in a peaceful place you love. Take five minutes to give your ticker and your nerves a much-needed rest. Go Forest Bathing. During the 1980s in Japan, the practice of Shinrin-yoku, which translates to “taking in the forest atmosphere,” was developed as a viable, preventative health care option. There is peace to be found in the sound of water rushing over rocks and harmony to be discovered amongst the endless shades of green. The North State is full of places to reclaim a few moments to yourself with a bit of Shinrin-yoku. Do Something Creative. There’s an artist that lives within all of us. Sometimes he or she gets tucked away for far too long. Bring your creative side out to play. Whether your art is painting, making jewelry, woodworking, playing an instrument or working your magic in the kitchen, you’ll feel better once you’ve taken a few beats to creatively unwind.

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Just Breathe. It sounds simple, but meditating can lighten your mood in just a few minutes. The Buddhist tradition has stood the test of time. Inhale for four seconds, hold your breath for seven, and count to eight as you exhale. Spend Time With A Friend. No one knows you quite like a good friend. Find an hour for a one-on-one date with the person who can make you laugh or talk you out of your funk at the drop of a hat. Being in the moment – with someone you don’t have to explain yourself to – is a sweet way to de-stress. Go Star-Gazing. There’s something about a beautiful night sky that has a calming effect. Find an open space, pull up a blanket and pillow and watch the stars with your loved ones. And with the smog-free nature of a North State sky, you may even catch a shooting star or two. Now, make a wish. • Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, up-cycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelrymaking tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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Wedding favors are the perfect vehicle to send your guests home with a little extra love on your special day. In this day and age, when less is more, it’s a good idea to pass on anything that will create more clutter. Choose, instead, to give gifts they will truly enjoy, even if it isn’t something they’ll keep for a lifetime. Edibles, useful or meaningful items are what will stay in their hearts long after you’ve said “I do.” Here are our favorite eight for 2018. A Music-Filled CD – Create a soundtrack for your wedding day with your favorite tunes, particularly ones that will occupy a prominent spot at your reception. Have the CD topped with your photo and your wedding date. Just make sure that they are in a format that is recognizable to all electronic devices. Your guests will think of you every time they hear the happy tunes drifting through the air. A Bottle of Herb Infused Olive Oil – Say “Olive You!” to your guests in an unforgettable way. Contact local olive oil producers and have them create a private label that features your photo, a monogram or your names and wedding date. A sprig of rosemary or lavender, basil leaves or garlic cloves is a nice way to incorporate a bit of nature’s beauty. A Bottle of Local Honey – Let your guests know that you and your honey were “meant to bee” with a gift of liquid gold. It’s useful in so many ways – in tea, on toast, or on a spoon - and is the kind of goodness they won’t soon forget. A Personalized Mug + Coffee – There’s no greater way to say “love is brewing” between you and your love. Pick up mugs in your signature colors online or go on a treasure hunt for sweet and quirky second- hand ones that reflect your personal style. Have each one customized with your names and wedding dates – vinyl lettering or a stamped charm are two of many ways you could go about it. Talk to your favorite local coffee roaster about creating a single serving of Joe in a sweet package for your guests.

A Customized Candle – A candle in a mason jar is such a lovely reminder that “love always lights the way.” The memorable smell-good can be customized in just about any scent you like. Bonus points if you make a few to burn at the wedding ceremony (in safe containers and with careful placement, of course). It will engage your guests at the ceremony and be a sweet reminder of the two of you when they burn their own at home. A Sweet Succulent – With these easy-to-love, lowmaintenance beauties being all the rage right now, succulents are a precious way to say to your guests that “love grows” between you and your spouse. Tiny is good where these natural wonders are concerned. One option is terracotta pots... paint them in your theme color or wrap them with personalized paper and a bow or leave “as is” with a tag that features your name, wedding date and a thank you to your guests.

A Stem-less Wine Glass – Do you and your sweet one love wine? Wine-not share your passion for it with your guests? Have stemless wine glasses printed with “Eat, Drink & Be Married” and your name and wedding date for a gift they’ll love to use. It couldn’t hurt to throw in a mini wine bottle with it to keep the party going. • Kimberly N. Bonéy, proud wife and mom, is a freelance writer, designer, upcycler and owner of Herstory Vintage. When she’s not working, she is joyfully wielding jewelry-making tools and paintbrushes in her studio. Antique shops, vintage boutiques, craft stores and bead shops are her happy place.

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WHAT’S COOKIN’

BY LANA GRANFORS

recipe august 2018

Summer Strawberry Shortcake Serves 8 With the availability of fresh, juicy strawberries, this recipe is a great summer dessert. The shortcakes have a dry texture and are perfect for soaking up the topping. Delicious with just the strawberry topping, adding a big scoop of vanilla ice cream takes this dessert to a whole new level. Whichever way you choose, these will be a hit! Make extra shortcakes and freeze them for later. Enjoy!

Strawberry Filling/Topping ingredients: 2 pints ripe strawberries, well-rinsed, hulled and cut in half or quarters, depending on size 1⁄3 cup sugar 2 T lemon juice Sweet Whipped Cream ingredients: 1 1⁄2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 T sugar 1 tsp. vanilla Shortcake ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1⁄4 cup sugar, plus 4 tsp, divided 1 tsp. baking powder 1⁄2 tsp. baking soda 1⁄4 tsp. salt 1⁄2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1 cup sour cream 1⁄4 cup milk 1 T orange zest

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Directions: STEP 1: Gently crush about a third of the berries with a fork to release their juices. Mix with remaining berries and the 1⁄3 cup of sugar. Set aside, covered until ready to assemble shortcakes. STEP 2: Prepare whipped cream with an electric mixer. Using a chilled bowl, add the ingredients and whip with mixer on a medium high speed until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to serve. STEP 3: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. STEP 4: Using a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, the 1⁄4 cup sugar, baking powder, soda and salt. Add the chilled butter cubes and cut in until the pastry resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, zest and milk together until blended and then stir it into the flour mixture just until dough is moistened.

Prep time: 30-40 minutes bake time: 10 – 12 minutes total time: 40 – 52 minutes

STEP 5: Drop dough, using a 1⁄3 cup measure, onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Space each about 1-2 inches apart. Sprinkle tops of the shortcakes with the remaining sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. (I have used the broiler to toast the tops; it depends on the oven.) Remove from baking sheet and place on wire racks and allow to cool. STEP 6: To serve, cut shortcakes in half. Place the bottom half on the dessert plate, top it with a generous amount of the strawberries. Top off with the other half of the shortcake and add more strawberries. Top with a good dollop of sweetened whipped cream and serve immediately.

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

By KAYLA STOCK

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Have Your Cake D I Y: ca k e s tand

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supplies • Candle base (found in the unfinished wood section at craft stores) • Wood plate (found in the unfinished wood section at craft stores) • Stain • Paint brush • Wood screw • Drill • Tape measure

TIP: Use the cake stand for an actual cake or style it with a plant and other small decor.

1. Mark the center on the base and on your wood plate.

4. Line up the screw with the holes and use the drill to attach the base and plate with the screw.

2. Pre-drill holes in both your base and wood plate on the center mark.

5. Stain the cake stand with stain of your choice and a brush.

3. Place your wood plate on top of the base so the center holes are directly on top of each other.

6. Style and enjoy!

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From Food to fun, something for everyone to enjoy

bakersfield

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Concerts by the Fountain, The Marketplace, 9000 Ming Ave., 7-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com August 3 • First Friday ArtWalk, Downtown Bakersfield, between 19th and Eye St., 5-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com

clovis

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Old Town Clovis Farmers Market, Pollasky Avenue between Third Street and Bullard Avenue, 5:30-9pm, www.oldtownclovis.org August 4, 11, 18, 25 • Farmers Market, corner of Pollasky and Bullard Avenues, 8-11:30 am, www.visitclovis.com August 2-4 • “The Little Mermaid,” Mercedes Edwards Theater, 902 5th St., 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday, www.visitclovis.com

2 Ariel, King Triton’s youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above. She bargains with the evil witch Ursula to trade her mermaid tail for human legs, but the bargain is not what it seems and Ariel needs help from her colorful friends Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Based upon one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and Disney’s classic animated film “The Little

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August 1, 2, 8, 9 • Kids Summer Film Festival, Maya Cinemas, 3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive, 10am, www.playfresno.org August 2-5 • “Urinetown,” Dan Pessano Theater, 2770 E. International Ave., 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 2pm Saturday-Sunday, www.playfresno.org August 2, 16 • Art Hop, Tower District, E. Olive Ave. and N. Wishon, 5-8pm, (559) 237- 9734, August 3 www.fresnoartscouncil.org/arthop • Music at the Park “Starr Choice,” August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Entertainment Plaza, 289 South L St., 7-9pm, • CArtHop, Mariposa Plaza, southeast corner of www.dinubachamber.com Fulton and Mariposa, 11am-2pm, • Certified Farmers Market, Entertainment Plaza, www.downtownfresno.org 289 South L St., 7-9pm, August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 www.dinubachamber.com • K-Jewel Art Hop, 1415 Fulton St., 5-8pm, (559) 497-5118, www.downtownfresno.org August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 1-31 • Nights in the Plaza Sunset Concert Series, • The Magic of Art – Art by Iva Fendrick and Arte Americas, 1630 Van Ness Ave., 7-10pm, Chuck Prudhomme, Exeter Courthouse Gallery, (559) 266-2623, www.arteamericas.org 125 South B St., 2-4pm, • Friday Sunset Kayak Tour, San Joaquin River www.exeterchamber.com Parkway and Conservation Trust, Owl Hollow August 11 to Fort Washington Beach, 11605 Old Friant • Global Table Monthly Cooking Workshop, Road, 4-8pm, www.playfresno.org 611 2nd St., 3pm, www.exeterchamber.com • Eatin’ on Eaton, Fresno Arts Council Water August 18 Tower, 2444 Fresno St., 11am-1pm, • Hell of a Half Marathon, starts at the (559) 477-6231, www.downtownfresno.org Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, August 4, 11, 18, 25 324 N. Kaweah Ave., (559) 627-5522, • Vineyard Farmers Market, 20 W. Shaw Ave., www.HellofaHalf.com 7am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com • Saturday Morning Half-Day Canoe Tour, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Trust, Owl Hollow to Fort Washington Beach, • The Market on Kern, Kern Street 11605 Old Friant Road, 8:30am-noon, between M and N Streets, 10am-2pm, www.playfresno.org www.downtownfresno.com August 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 20 W. Shaw Ave., • “The Central Valley,” paintings by Pat Hunter, 3pm-6pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, River Center Art Gallery, 11605 Old Mermaid,” the Centerstage players bring this story to life. Tickets are $15-20. August 4, 11 • Fireworks on the Lake, Wild Water Adventure Park, 11413 East Shaw Ave., 7:30pm, www.playfresno.org August 17-18 • Hot August Daze Car and Bike Show, Clovis Elks Lodge, 535 Woodworth Ave., 8am-2pm, (559) 299-9111, www.visitclovis.com

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Friant Road, 10am-3pm, www.riverparkway.org

4 Pat Hunter, one of San Joaquin Valley’s most recognized artists, is best known for her watercolor depictions of historical landmarks. Hunter’s commissioned art can be found in numerous corporate and private collections, including more than 25 McDonald’s restaurants throughout the United States. Pat has also been an invited artist-in-residence at Yosemite National Park on a continual basis since the early 1990s. This exhibit of Hunter’s watercolors features the beauty of the San Joaquin River and the bounty of the Central Valley. August 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 • Cherry Avenue Auction Swap Meet, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30am-3:30pm, (559) 266-9856, www.cherryavenueauction.com August 6 • CMAC Sundance Send Off, Community Media Access Collaborative, 1555 Van Ness Ave., 6pm, www.riverparkway.org August 6, 13, 20, 27 • Gibson Farmers Market, Campus Pointe, 3090 E. Campus Pointe Drive, 5-9pm, www.playfresno.org August 7 • Respite by the River - Reading by Mai Der Vang with Music by Richard Sirois, San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust, 11605 Old Friant Road, 6pm www.riverparkway.org August 7, 14, 21, 28 • Toe Tappin’ Tuesdays, California Arts Academy, 4570 N. Blackstone Ave., 7:15-9:30pm, (559) 224-0640, www.facebook.com/fresnoswingdance August 7, 14, 21, 28 • River Park Farmers Market, 220 E. Paseo Del Centro, 5-9pm, www.playfresno.org • Martin Park Craft Day, Martin Park, 345 N. Glenn Ave., 4pm, (559) 554-4319, www.downtownfresno.org August 11 • Draggin’ the Main “Cruise Nights,” Fulton St., 6-10pm, www.downtownfresno.org August 25 • Night of Awareness, Teen Safe Driving School parking lot, 1265 W. Shaw Ave., www.playfresno.org

August 11 • Not Just Another Dinner Party, Hallowell Ranch, 6pm, www.riverparkway.org

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hanford

August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Thursday Night Market Place, Downtown Hanford, 5:30-9pm, www.mainstreethanford.com August 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 • Kings Players present “Little Women,” Temple Theater, 514 Visalia St., 7:30pm, www.kingsplayers.net August 14 • Art in the Heart Art Hop, The Soaking Tub, 227 N. Irwin St., 6-8pm, www.facebook.com/heartofhanford

kings canyon national park

August 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 • “They Fly in the Night,” John Muir Lodge, 86728 Hwy. 180, 8-9pm, www.playfresno.org

lindsay

August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • Friday Night Market, Sweet Briar Plaza, 5-10pm, www.thelindsaychamber.com

porterville

August 17 • Hot August Nights Barbecue and Auction, Veterans Memorial Building, 1900 W. Olive Ave., 6pm, www.portervillechamber.com

shaver lake

August 5 • Hike with the Fresno Bee’s Marek Warszawski, Balsam Meadow, Ely Mountain, carpool from the River Center, 8am, www.riverparkway.org August 12 • Search and Rescue Wild Run, Shaver Lake, 7:30am, www.playfresno.org

springville

August 3, 17, 31 • Concerts in the Park, Springville Veterans Memorial Park, 35944 CA-190, 7-9pm, (559) 359-1135, www.springville.ca.us

reedley

August 1-31 • Vintage Apron Display, Mennonite Quilt Center, 1010 G St., 9am-3pm MondaySaturday, (559) 638-3560, www.mennonitequiltcenter.org

visalia

August 1-31 • Robotics, ImagineU Children’s Interactive Museum, 210 N. Tipton St., 2-5pm August 3 • First Friday, Visalia Arts Consortium, 300 E. Oak St., 5-8pm, www.artsconsortium.org • 30th Annual Kaweah Delta Golf Classic, Visalia Country Club, 625 N. Ranch St., 9am, www.donate/kaweahdelta.org August 11 • Celebrant Singers 41st Annual Grand Homecoming Concert, LJ Williams Theater, 1001 W. Main St., 7-9pm, (559) 740-4000, www.celebrants.org August 18 • “Let’s Luau” Beat the Heat Shopping Spree, Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center Ave., 4-8pm, August 25 • Stoneshiver and The Striking Originals, The Cellar Door, 101 W. Main St., 7pm, www.visitvisalia.org

bakersfield fox theatre

www.thebakersfieldfox.com August 2 • Cody Jinks, 8:30pm August 3 • August Alsina, 8pm August 4 • La Caravana Del Humor, 9pm August 17 • Bobby Bones Red Hoodie Comedy Tour, 6:30pm August 19 • Three Dog Night, 7pm

fresno convention and entertainment center

www.fresnoconventioncenter.com July 10 • The Drifters, Cornell Gunter’s Coasters and The Platters, Saroyan Theatre, 7:30pm

hanford fox theatre

www.foxhanford.com August 11 • The Saturday Morning Experience (Cartoons), 10am August 11 • Throwback Films: “The Sandlot,” 2pm

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icehouse theatre

www.v isaliaplayers.org August 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 • “Shakespeare in Love,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

rabobank arena

www.rabobankarena.com August 11 • Jack White, theater, 8pm

roger rocka’s dinner theater

www.rogerrockas.com August 1-31 • “Into the Woods,” 5:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 11am and 5pm Sunday

1 James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim bring beloved storybook characters together in this enchanting fairytale mash up. The story follows the baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the Kings Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. Tickets are $32-57.

save mart center - fresno

www.savemartcenter.com August 1 • Shania Twain, 8pm August 7 • Willie Nelson and Family and Alison Krauss, 7:30pm August 12 • Jim Gaffigan, 7:30pm August 25 • Marco Antonio Solis, 7pm

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tachi palace - lemoore

www.tachipalace.com August 5 • Free concert series, 7:30pm August 25, 26 • Santa Rosa Rancheria Days Pow Wow, all day

tower theatre - fresno

www.towertheatrefresno.com August 17 • Casey Abrams, 8pm August 18 • Laurie Morvan Band, 8pm August 25 • Magdy Alhussiny and Hany Mahhna, 7pm

vina robles amphitheatre

www.v inaroblesamphitheatre.com August 1 • Jackson Browne, 8pm August 4 • Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo, 8pm August 10 • La Arrolladora Banda El Limon De Rene Camacho, 8pm August 11 • Willie Nelson and Friends and Alison Krauss and Union Station, 7pm August 2 • Roger Daltrey, 8pm August 28 • Alice in Chains, 7pm

warnors theatre

www.warnors.org August 24 • Viva La Oldschool, 7pm

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Belonging

GIVING BACK | BY EMILY MIRANDA

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Serving individuals with development disabilities since 1953, The Arc of Fresno and Madera County is celebrating its 65th year of service. Founded by a group of loving parents wishing a fulfilling life for their children, The Arc began at a local park facility in a makeshift classroom. The organization has expanded from its small beginning into a private nonprofit that encompasses two counties, serving more than 650 people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The Arc is a prime provider of programs that educate, employ and enrich the lives of the people it serves, empowering them to attain greater independence by offering everyday life experience in a supportive community. The organization wholeheartedly believes that all people are entitled to dignity and respect. They take great pride in the successes of those they serve. For, to them, The Arc is more than a place to work. It is a community centered on belonging and teamwork, providing an environment of involvement so everyone is challenged to learn, explore and grow. The nonprofit strives to exemplify integrity, compassion and commitment in every relationship it develops and in the services it provides, believing such traits are the hallmarks of exceptional leadership. The Arc persists to maintain a culture that inspires and encourages creativity, continually embracing each new challenge as an opportunity to improve its services. With a professional staff of 185, The Arc prioritizes that its employees are respected, accepted and appreciated for their unique strengths and important contribution to the organization’s mission. • The Arc Fresno/Madera Counties 4490 E. Ashlan Ave., Fresno www.arcfresno.org • (559) 226-6268 Find them on Facebook

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