Fresno Christmas Parade

Join us for a short downstream paddle on the San Joaquin River.
Our half-day tour is a great way to get started with paddling on the San Joaquin River. Your guide will provide basic paddling instruction and safety guidelines, then lead you on a downstream trip through calm, quiet stretches and exhilarating riffles. Enjoy beautiful scenery, and catch a glimpse of the beautiful birds and other wildlife that call the river their home.

This tour is appropriate for paddlers aged 12 and up. Physical requirements: Guests should be able to walk on uneven ground to enter and exit the boats, and use hands, arms, and torso for paddling.

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Experience the river at its finest by paddling from Lost Lake Park to Owl Hollow.
Our longer half-day tour is a great way to get started with paddling on the San Joaquin River. Your guide will provide basic paddling instruction and safety guidelines, then lead you on a downstream trip through calm, quiet stretches and exhilarating riffles. Enjoy beautiful scenery, and catch a glimpse of the beautiful birds and other wildlife that call the river their home.

This tour is appropriate for paddlers aged 12 and up. Physical requirements: Guests should be able to walk on uneven ground to enter and exit the boats, and use hands, arms, and torso for paddling.

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When: August 19, 2018 from 11am-4pm
Where: Fresno Art Museum – 2233 N First St, Fresno, CA 93703
Cost: FREE
Details: Family Days at the Fresno Art Museum are community-building, cultural events that are fun and educational, to be enjoyed by the whole family. The August 2018 FAMily Day includes performances by the E&M Reptile Family, storytime, a visit from Tail-Waggin’ Tutors, art-making projects, I Spy Art hunt in the galleries, face painting, food for purchase, and more. Go to fresnoartmuseum.org/events/family-days for details.

Fulton Live Takes place on the 3rd Friday of every month in Downtown Fresno.

The future of music in Fresno is beginning…

Every month a specific genre of music will be selected. Bands who play the selected genre of music will be featured at “Fulton Live Venues”. Supporters will come out to eat, drink, socialize and enjoy the live music at multiple locations on Fulton St.

Click here for more information or visit their facebook page.

FULTON LIVE DATES

| May 18 | June 22 | July 20 | August 24 | September 21 | October 19 | November 23 | December 28 | January 25, 2019 | February 15, 2019 | March 15, 2019 | April 19, 2019 |

CURRENT VENUES

| Frank’s Place | Tioga Sequoia Brewing Company | Los Panchos Mexican Restaurant | Broadway Event Center | Hop PK | Joes Steak House | Chicken Shack | Pacific Southwest Building | Take 3 |

Check out the Spotify playlist of Fresno artists

Join us for a short downstream paddle on the San Joaquin River.
Our half-day tour is a great way to get started with paddling on the San Joaquin River. Your guide will provide basic paddling instruction and safety guidelines, then lead you on a downstream trip through calm, quiet stretches and exhilarating riffles. Enjoy beautiful scenery, and catch a glimpse of the beautiful birds and other wildlife that call the river their home.

This tour is appropriate for paddlers aged 12 and up. Physical requirements: Guests should be able to walk on uneven ground to enter and exit the boats, and use hands, arms, and torso for paddling.

Get tickets here!

If you’re looking to spend a day outdoors with the entire family, look no further! You can enjoy the bargain hunters dream come true, at The Big Fresno Fairgrounds Flea Market & Swap Meet every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Here you’ll find great food, entertainment and some of the best bargains in the Valley! Admission is FREE on Thursday and Saturday and only $1.00 on Sunday. Children 10 and under are always FREE! The Marketplace features over 15 food and snack bars and plenty of seating so you can enjoy the entertainment of the day while eating one of your favorite dishes featured at the Marketplace. At The Big Fresno Fairgrounds Flea Market & Swap Meet, you’ll find 20+ acres filled with a variety of gifts and products and 600 vendor spaces.

Admission is FREE on Thursday and Saturday and only $1.00 on Sunday. Children 10 and under are always FREE!

Join us for a short downstream paddle on the San Joaquin River.
Our half-day tour is a great way to get started with paddling on the San Joaquin River. Your guide will provide basic paddling instruction and safety guidelines, then lead you on a downstream trip through calm, quiet stretches and exhilarating riffles. Enjoy beautiful scenery, and catch a glimpse of the beautiful birds and other wildlife that call the river their home.

This tour is appropriate for paddlers aged 12 and up. Physical requirements: Guests should be able to walk on uneven ground to enter and exit the boats, and use hands, arms, and torso for paddling.

Get tickets here!

If you’re looking to spend a day outdoors with the entire family, look no further! You can enjoy the bargain hunters dream come true, at The Big Fresno Fairgrounds Flea Market & Swap Meet every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. Here you’ll find great food, entertainment and some of the best bargains in the Valley! Admission is FREE on Thursday and Saturday and only $1.00 on Sunday. Children 10 and under are always FREE! The Marketplace features over 15 food and snack bars and plenty of seating so you can enjoy the entertainment of the day while eating one of your favorite dishes featured at the Marketplace. At The Big Fresno Fairgrounds Flea Market & Swap Meet, you’ll find 20+ acres filled with a variety of gifts and products and 600 vendor spaces.

Admission is FREE on Thursday and Saturday and only $1.00 on Sunday. Children 10 and under are always FREE!

ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

Adelante Mujer would like to invite you to our 2nd Annual Conference–From Ignition to Launch: Navigating in a Changing World on September 8, 2018. Continuing on our Ignite, Inspire and Impact theme, this year’s conference will focus on how you can make the best of your career and your future amidst an ever-changing technological world. Adelante Mujer is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Fresno, CA.

When: Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 8am-4pm
Where: Valdez Hall in the Fresno Convention Center
Ages: Elementary students, HS students, college students, and parents.
Event Cost: $30 – $75 Student tickets are available (with school ID).Adelante Mujer (http://www.adelantemujer.net/) would like to invite you to our 2nd Annual Conference–From Ignition to Launch: Navigating in a Changing World on September 8, 2018. Continuing on our Ignite, Inspire and Impact theme, this year’s conference will focus on how you can make the best of your career and your future amidst an ever-changing technological world. Adelante Mujer is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Fresno, CA.

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Reading by Peter Everwine,Music by Barry Shultz + Megan Bohigian

*FREE EVENT
**FAMILY FRIENDLY

Take a break from the rush of everyday life and join the River Parkway Trust for a Respite by the River. Bring your picnic dinner, blanket, lawn chair, and relax on the Ranch House front lawn while you enjoy live dinner music provided by talented local musicians. Macca’s Wine Bar will be open during the dinner hour with wines for sale by the glass. Then you’ll enjoy a reading by a Central Valley author. Dessert will be available for sale.

Evening Schedule is as follows:
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Live dinner music, bring your dinner, purchase your glass of wine or dessert

7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. – Reading by acclaimed author

8:00 p.m. – Book sales and signing

Sponsored by
-Bussetto Foods
-Doerksen Taylor Stokes LLP
-Hedrick’s Chevrolet

Media Sponsors
-Valley PBS
-Valley Public Radio
-Central California Life Magazine

Author and Musician Profiles TBA

Event Cost: $60
Details: Join us for our 7th Annual Bets for Pets FUNdraiser! Grab those grass skirts, hula shirts, and leis, because we are hosting a “Tropical Evening in Paradise.” Enjoy live entertainment from the Marie Wilson Band, a delicious barbeque meal catered by Chuck’s BBQ, and refreshing frozen yogurt from Gorilla Gurt. If that’s not enough to entice you, we’ll also have casino tables, wine and beer, a silent auction and raffle, and adorable adoptables awaiting to find their loving forever homes! (Adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccines, de-worming, microchip, Fresno City dog license [if applicable], flea/tick treatment, and complimentary exam at one of our participating veterinarians.)

Bets for Pets will be held at Engelmann Cellars on Saturday, September 15, 2018, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person (must be 21 & over) and includes $100 worth of gaming chips, dinner, and dessert. Some of our auction items and raffle prizes this year include Gilroy Gardens tickets, Google Home products, Derek Carr autographed memorabilia, a birthday package from Guido’s Martial Arts, and more! We are still in need of auction items and sponsors, so if you are interested please call (559) 233-4782 or email betsforpets@ccspca.com.

The profits from this fundraiser benefit our low-cost spay and neuter fund, Wellness Fund, and educational efforts. See your money put to good use for the needy animals in your community and have a fun experience doing it!
For tickets and/or more information please contact the CCSPCA at (559) 233-4782 or email betsforpets@ccspca.com. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ccspca.com/bets.

ArtHop occurs every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. It’s one of the most active and successful programs organized by the Fresno Arts Council. Art lovers and enthusiasts from all walks of life flock downtown Fresno and the Tower District on the first Thursday of each month, and the rest of ArtHop venues in the Fresno metro areas on third Thursdays, to meet and greet with the artists and enjoy the reception and music. Museums, studios, galleries and other venues open their exhibitions to the public at 5:00 p.m. and run the free event until 8:00 p.m.

ArtHop has received a remarkable response from the Fresno community. Over 50 participating artist studios, galleries, museums, and other venues exhibit art and artists reception during ArtHop, and it has become both a cultural and special event for the community with a great deal of media coverage.

TOGETHER WE CAN END ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE.

1. Start a team.
   Sign up as a Team Captain and form a team. You can also join an existing team or register as an individual. The Alzheimer’s Association provides coaching and tools to help you meet your fundraising and recruitment goals.
2. Recruit.
   Ask friends, family, and co-workers to join your team or start their own.
3. Raise awareness and funds.
   Our fundraising tools make it easy to spread the word and collect donations. Raise $100 or more to receive the official 2018 Walk to End Alzheimer’s t-shirt. All funds raised benefit the Association’s care, support, and research efforts.
4. Walk with us.
   Come together with your community to rally around the Alzheimer’s cause.

Register today at act.alz.org/fresno2018

Contact Us
Email: fresnowalk@alz.org
Phone: 559.753.8204

When: Thursday, September 27th, 2018
Time: Registration starts at Noon; Shotgun start at 1:00 pm
Where: Dragonfly Golf Club – 43369 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93636
Cost: $40 Banquet Only, $125 Golf and Banquet
Details: Birdies 4 Hope Golf Tournament & Banquet benefits the Hope Community Center, a ministry of Living Grace Fellowship. We are invested in the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of our neighbors. We provide emergency and monthly food support, addiction recovery services, assistance with social services, supervised visitation services, and affordable counseling. Birdies 4 Hope will help cover day-to-day operational costs, as well as expand our services to include one-day trainings and educational seminars.
Register here