Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. Tournament Day ( Pool and Foos Ball)
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Come join us in some fun and entertainment. Free and open to ages 8-18.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Highway City Neighborhood Park
5140 N State.
Seniors Travel to Squaw Valley
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PARCS Seniors visit herb gardens and the surrounding foothills for Herbs and Oaks of the Sierra.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Swaw Valley and Sequoia National Park.
KISS Country Concert
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93.7 KISS Country kicks off the first concert of the 2008 KISS Summer Concert Series featuring Keith Anderson and Lady Antebellum, in the Rotary Amphitheater.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008, 5:00 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
Cinco De Mayo Potluck
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Event is free and open to all ages. Bring your favorite Mexican dish to feed ten people.
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Einstein Neighborhood Center
3566 E Dakota.
Dodge Ball Tournament
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Free and open to ages 9-14. Come join the fun!
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Frank H Ball Neighborhood Park
760 Mayor.
Asera Care Hospice Butterfly Celebration
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Come and remember those who have passed away and see the butterflys be released, in the group activity area.
Thursday, May 15, 2008, 5:30 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
Arthritis Foundation Walk
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Friday, May 16, 2008, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
Hearts of America
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Come and join us as we show respect for our troops by making cupcakes and distributing them to the community. Free and open to all ages.
Friday, May 16, 2008, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Dickey Neighborhood Center
50 N Calaveras.
VIBE
Featured activities: Reggae and salsa bands entertaining the fun family event. Virtural battle of the bands where anyone can test their music skills. A variety of show cars on display to check out. A beer garden, a wine garden, and plenty of food and entertainment vendors will be on hand to make this a fun event for the entire family.
(For parking locations and costs, please visit http://www.fresno.gov/Government/DepartmentDirectory/PublicWorks/Parking/default.htm).
Contact: Kelly Riddle at 559.621.8814 or Kelly.Riddle@fresno.gov.
Friday, May 16, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sportstown on Kern Street (Kern and N Street).
SPCA 15th Annual Canine Classic
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Saturday, May 17, 2008, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
Social Dance
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Free dance offered to seniors 55 and older. Refreshments and hors d' oeuvres served.
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Ted C Wills Senior Center
770 N San Pablo.
Fresno BMX Racing Double Race
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Sunday, May 18, 2008, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. California Voices 1st Annual Community Premiere
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California Voices website launch party.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008, 4:00 PM.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
2425 Fresno St.
El Mayo Lindo
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Free and open to all ages. Activities include: arts and crafts and face painting.
Friday, May 23, 2008, 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Romain Neighborhood Center
745 N First St.
MTV's Wild and Out
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Check out the MTV hit featuring Nick Cannon.
Friday, May 23, 2008, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
Heros Of The Valley
Participate in this exciting fund-raising event to recognize and honor our veterans living in this area, and raise money for the renovation and upkeep, as well as bringing attention to the Veterans Memorial Museum so people can continue to visit this “Best Kept Secret”.
Price - Low: $10.00. Price - High: $12.00. Ticket Phone: 323-9226.
Sunday, May 25, 2008, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Veterans memorial Museum
2425 Fresno Street.
For more info visit www.heroesofthevalley.com. Prescription for Walking
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National Senior Fitness Day!
Wednesday, May 28, 2008, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Ted C. Wills Community Center
770 N San Pablo.
Celebrate Summer at John's
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This El Dorado Neighborhood Center event is open to ages 16 and under.
Friday, May 30, 2008, 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Johns Incredible Pizza.
Annual Family Fun Day Luau
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Crafts, carnival games and free activities. Hawaiian shirt contest and more. Open to the community.
Friday, May 30, 2008, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Quigley Neighborhood Center
808 W. Dakota.
Fun Run for Young Life
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Saturday, May 31, 2008, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
Fresno Fire Chiefs 20th Annual Box Car Races
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Donations are given to Rescue Children. Children 4-12 yrs / $3 per driver.
Saturday, May 31, 2008, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Woodward Park
7775 N Friant.
For more info visit www.fresnofirefighters.net. National Parks Family Day
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Saturday, May 31, 2008, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Roeding Park
890 W. Belmont.
Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 10, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
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Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. VIBE
Activities and fun for the entire family. Plenty of food and entertainment vendors will be on hand along with a beer garden, a wine garden.
(For parking locations and costs, please visit http://www.fresno.gov/Government/DepartmentDirectory/PublicWorks/Parking/default.htm).
Contact: Kelly Riddle at 559.621.8814 or Kelly.Riddle@fresno.gov.
Friday, June 27, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sportstown on Kern Street (Kern and N Street).
Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. VIBE
Activities and fun for the entire family. Plenty of food and entertainment vendors will be on hand along with a beer garden, a wine garden.
(For parking locations and costs, please visit http://www.fresno.gov/Government/DepartmentDirectory/PublicWorks/Parking/default.htm).
Contact: Kelly Riddle at 559.621.8814 or Kelly.Riddle@fresno.gov.
Friday, July 18, 2008, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Sportstown on Kern Street (Kern and N Street).
Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. Fresno City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 29, 2008, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.
City Hall
Council Chambers.
For more info visit www.fresno.gov. North American Pole Vault Championship
Watch the nation's best pole vaulters fly through the air. Also enjoy the certified farmers market, petting zoo, bounce house, and more. World class athletic competition and family fun - a winning combination!
Category: Track and Field. Contact: Business Organization of Old Town Clovis - (559)298-5774.
Friday, August 1, 2008, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Old Town Clovis.
5th Annual Fig Fest
This celebration of all things fig comes to a new location on the Fresno State Campus. The event will feature gourmet food samples, fresh and dried figs, live jazz, face painting for the kids and more. Sure to be a gastronomical delight.
California Fig Advisory Board.
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Fresno State - Satellite Student Union.
For more info visit www.californiafigs.com. Shaver Lake 17th Annual Logger's Jamboree
Escape the heat and head for the hills to enjoy this old fashioned family friendly offering. Competitor events include such favorites as the axe throw, hot saw, bucking, and many more. Attendees will also enjoy food booths, crafts, entertainment and a climbing wall for the kids.
Contact: Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce - (559) 841-3350.
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM.
Shaver Lake Community Center.
11th Annual Jamaica My Weekend - Caribbean Music Celebration
It’s time once again to kick off your shoes, relax on the lawn and listen to an evening of world class Reggae music under the stars! This wonderful, family friendly community celebration features Caribbean food specialties, crafts, a bounce house for the kids, and a beverage oasis for the adults!
Contact: Tower District Marketing - (559) 497-8362.
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
St Therese Church - Maroa & Floradora, Fresno.