Enjoy Magazine: San Joaquin Valley Living — April 2019

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San Joaquin Valley Living

April 2019

C O W B OY S & CLASSICS

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wildflower cafe, a magical place in exeter ca r shows 16 A Sampling of a Few of the Fabulous Car Shows in the Area

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good fin ds 14 Get Ready for the California Classic Weekend 32 Exeter’s Wildflower Cafe

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30 Thrivefit Wellness: Boutique Fitness and Wellness Studio

8 Welcome to Lemoore, California

on the m a p 6 Pick Your Own Fruit at Julie’s U-Pick In Porterville

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rodeo: SPECIAL SECTION 23 Lane Frost Clovis Sculpture Honors Love of Rodeo 25 Find Your Local Rodeo in ev ery issu e 36 Enjoy the View—DJ Dowdy 38 What’s Cookin’— Spring Lemony Orzo with Peas & Parmesan 42 Calendar of Events 47 Giving Back— Trips for Kids Tulare County

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editor’s note april 2019 We’re tipping our hats to cowboys and classics this month.

The 105th Clovis Rodeo is right around the corner, and we’ll share the back story behind a bronze statue at the entrance to the rodeo grounds. It symbolizes a local love for tradition and honors the memory of a gregarious world champion bull rider.

Downtown Fresno is poised to host its California Classic Weekend, which includes a health and fitness expo, foot races, bicycle races and more.

It’s a fun way to see the sights of downtown while giving your heart rate a boost.

If you’re wandering around downtown Exeter, make time to enjoy the garden patio at the Wildflower Cafe, a one-of-a-kind dining spot that feels like a country oasis. It’s a lovely place to enjoy a meal.

There’s nothing quite like a fresh-picked blueberry, and Julie’s U-Pick in Porterville invites guests to come pick their own fresh organic fruit. The farm and fruit stand are open to the public from early May through midJune.

It’s a beautiful time of year in the San Joaquin Valley - explore and enjoy!

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ON THE MAP

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BY KAYLA ANDERSON

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Since the number of blueberries is probably equal to the population of Porterville in any given year, Julie’s U-Pick farm is encouraging people to come and pick their own fresh organic fruit.

This small and humble Porterville operation is owned and managed by Young Kwun, who originally came out to the West Coast to study medicine but upon graduating eventually took a turn that landed him in the blueberry business. With a degree in biochemistry from Loma Linda University, Kwun shifted his focus toward growing and selling the antioxidant-rich fruit.

“My parents wanted me to be a doctor, but I really didn’t like blood and medicine. My sisters are both physicians, though,” Young says with a laugh as he recalls the decision to become a blueberry farmer.

“I always liked the idea of growing things and I’ve always liked blueberries – they’re sweet and healthy and one of the things you can eat a lot of and not get fat,” Kwun says.

He didn’t eat many blueberries growing up because they weren’t around in his Maryland hometown, but that hasn’t stopped him from being a huge fan of the juicy fruit.

About 11 years ago, Kwun bought the 40 acres formerly called the Tabitha Max Blueberry Farm. He later sold that portion of 6

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the land and opened a new version of the blueberry farm close to it, renaming it Julie’s U-Pick after his mother Julie.

“My mother has always loved fresh fruit and vegetables, so she came out here to help me run the farm,” Young says. Julie worked as a registered nurse for more than 40 years and upon retirement, moved out to California to spend time with her son. At 80 years young, Julie invited her friends and neighbors out to the farm to pick their own fruit. Now she’s in charge of the fruit stand, and she helps with weeding, pruning and managing the u-pick program. “She loves it. She’s really into fresh goodquality fruits,” Young says.

Julie’s blueberry farm is also a small commercial operation. However, managing a 40-acre organic blueberry farm does come with certain challenges. Not being a farmer by trade, Young says he’s made a lot of mistakes along the way learning the business.

“The business climate – and farming climate – is getting really difficult. Some of the main challenges are Mother Nature, labor costs, changing regulations – and being a smaller farm, we’re not able to compete with some of the larger companies,” Young says. “Farming is not easy, it’s very detailed. Blueberries require certain acidic soils, pollination, fertilization and pruning. It’s not as hard as cherries but it is harder than growing oranges or almonds.”

Weather, climate, soil, water and competitive industry all play a part in a successful blueberry business. A handful of workers maintain the commercial operation, managing and harvesting a larger production of the fresh fruit that are then sold in major grocery stores.

“Farming is very meaningful, but it’s not easy,” Young says. He keeps to his main mission of using his blueberry farm to facilitate healthy living and promote sustainable farming practices. One way he does that is by reducing his use of pesticides and using natural, organic

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fertilizers. Signs around the farm drive home this point by warning of owls nesting above, and one pockmarked wooden board has a picture of a smiling bumblebee on it that states, “Caution: bumblebee board,” marking the pollinators’ activity in the area.

“Part of being organic is that you want good natural pollinators that are native to the area. Bumblebees are very beneficial pollinators. In pest management, owls kill a lot of rodents and bats eat some forms of insects.

We use as many natural means as possible to produce organic, healthy fruit,” Young says. The farm also plants some lavender and mint to steer insects toward those crops and give them their own food source, as well.

Many customers come back every year for more.

“People like walking through the fields and picking their own fruit. We have many regulars – a lot of people are very particular about the quality of fruit they consume to the point where price is not an issue. They just want really good, healthy fruit,” says Young.

The farm and fruit stand are open to the public early May through mid-June (the harvesting window for Central California). Children must be supervised and blueberry pickers should bring their own hats, sunscreen, picking buckets, close-toed shoes and water. It costs $4 a pound to pick your own blueberries or $5 for a pound of pre-picked blueberries to buy at the fruit stand, open 7 am to 6 pm every day but Saturday. • Julie’s U-Pick • 14565 Road 208, Porterville www.juliesupick.com • (559) 791-8852

Kayla Anderson is a freelance writer, marketer and action sports enthusiast who grew up wakeboarding on Lake Shasta and learning to ski at Mt. Lassen.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Chico State University.

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EDITORS’ PICKS

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BY KERRI REGAN AND RONDA ALVEY

lemoor e, CALIFORNIA FAST FACTS

• Lemoore was founded by Dr. Lee Moore, who organized a community in early 1872 by holding land auctions, with prices ranging from $75 to $150 per lot.

• The town was called La Tache and Lee Moore’s before it became Lemoore.

• People who have called Lemoore home include Oakland Raiders player David Ausberry, astronaut Michael Baker, former Journey lead singer Steve Perry (who moved to Lemoore from Hanford as a teen) and author Zilpha Keatley Snyder.

Great escape

Have some fun

Untangle a diamond heist or save the world from a zombie outbreak at Lemoore Labyrinth, an escape room where you’ll be challenged to solve a puzzle and save the day. It’s a fun place for a party, a family day or date night.

The city-run Lemoore Recreation Center includes an indoor soccer field, basketball courts, a boxing ring, walking track and a gymnastics area. An air rifle/ archery range, physical training area and dance room encourage folks to have fun while getting fit.

Howling good times Coyote Entertainment Center offers movies, bowling, billiards, an arcade and food. Spend an hour or spend a day there’s plenty to keep patrons of all ages entertained.

Honoring those who served The Lemoore Armed Forces Veterans Memorial is a simple but powerful memorial that pays tribute to those who have served. While you’re feeling patriotic, check out the Naval Air Station, established in the early 1960s to support the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Fleet. Now it’s the Navy’s West Coast Master Jet Base.

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Things to do in

LEMOORE Cheers Ready for happy hour? Lemoore features several unique spots to enjoy an adult beverage. Bird Street Brewing offers imaginative and tasty small-batch beer. Farmers Fury Winery was started by a former helicopter pilot who ordered grapes online to create his first 15-gallon barrel of wine; after some intensive studying and information-gathering, he and his brother started their own winery. Their tasting room invites folks to enjoy the fruits of their labors.

So much to do Fairs and festivals are plentiful in Lemoore.

Celebrate one of America’s favorite foods at the Central Valley Pizza Festival at Lemoore City Park in April, the Kings Brewfest at 19th Avenue Park in June, the Whiskey Tango Foxtrot whiskey tasting fund-raiser in August, and the Lemoore Air Show featuring the Blue Angels in September.

Great grub Whatever you’re craving, there’s a spot in Lemoore that will satisfy you. Chicas Restaurant has a mean bacon burrito, Pad Thai’s curry is divine and Zeny’s Restaurant offers a host of Filipino cuisine – that ought to get you started.

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Going downtown The Downtown Merchants Advisory Committee aims to ensure that Downtown Lemoore is a lively, engaging place to spend some time. Coffee shops, donut stores, florists and others have hung their shingles downtown. (If you’re downtown on a warm day, might we recommend a stop at Leon’s Ice Cream Shop?) The Lemoore Chamber of Commerce sponsors Rockin’ the Arbor summer concert series, which offers the perfect opportunity to head downtown and enjoy some family-friendly fun.

From the farm Naturally, the fertile land of Lemoore offers rich opportunities for farmers – which means plenty of fresh-picked produce, nuts and much more for all of us. Badasci Family Farms and Dairy Goddess Farms have been in the business for many generations, and Avila and Sons Farms is a bit newer on the scene but certainly worth a visit.

On the map: LEMOORE 2. The Sarah A. Mooney Memorial Museum is an 1893 Victorian-style home that celebrates Lemoore’s early history.

1. The municipal 18-hole Lemoore Golf Course has been serving duffers for more than 80 years.

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Waggin’ Tails Dog Park is a spot for four-legged friends to frolic. It’s on 19th and Tammy and rarely crowded - fair warning, it’s a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the dog park.

creates never-ending waves for those who love to surf.

Map is for visual and artistic representation only. Not to scale.

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GOOD FINDS

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BY NATALIE CAUDLE

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g e t r ea d y f o r t h e C ali f o r n ia C lassic W ee k e n d Safe! Home plate in Chukchansi Park marks the finish line of the half marathon, one of the many races in the California Classic Weekend held in downtown Fresno. Competitors of all ages run and bike through the Fresno landscape during the first weekend in April, taking in the sights and excitement of the valley city.

The weekend kicks off Friday, April 5, at the Clovis Recreational Center with the Orangetheory Health and Fitness Expo. Organizers anticipate more than 4,000 participants. The expo features companies and products designed for health-minded individuals or those involved in the world of athletic competition, fitness and exercise.

Saturday, April 6, holds the bicycle races and the highly anticipated along the closed highway before Century Race. The 100-mile biking portion of the California Classic the course splits and changes was cancelled last year due to safety concerns caused by rainfall, but all direction depending on length races are expected this year. Cyclists head out of Fresno on a closed and difficulty. Saturday night portion of Highway 168 and head up to Squaw Valley, where they hit closes out with a Fresno both the halfway point and a water station on Ruth Hill Road. Bikers Grizzlies baseball game for all continue the loop and the remaining 50 miles through rural towns as California Classic participants. they head back to Fresno. At this point, most riders will bike in a Sunday, April 7, kicks off larger pack called a peloton which allows them to save energy by with foot races at 7 am. The half taking advantage of drafting or riding behind another rider. Nearing marathon and 5K run/walk begin at Chukchansi Park while the10K the finish line, competitors at the front of the peloton will break away race begins at Chaffee Zoo in Roeding Park. The half-marathon course takes participants through the city and into the zoo. As runners pass and sprint to the race’s end in downtown Fresno.

Cyclists who enjoy competition, but in shorter distances, are Sea Lion Cove they will hit mile seven of the 13.1 miles in the half encouraged to participate in the Metric Ride, a 50-mile course marathon. Runners exit the zoo through the African Adventure, a 13through eastern Fresno County acre exhibit featuring lions, elephants and giraffes in a natural that takes riders up to Tollhouse atmosphere. Andy Di Meo, a south valley educator and administrator, before heading east. The Mini- competed in the half-marathon race in 2018. “It was an awesome course Metric Ride is 35 miles and and I especially enjoyed running through downtown Fresno and, of perfect for those who enjoy course, the zoo portion was super fun,” Di Meo says. “It was also great to shorter rides or are participating be able to do the race with my family.” Runners finish the last portion of in their first cycling competition. the race passing by the Art Deco-themed Tower Theater, ending in the All cyclists begin in Fresno at baseball diamond of the Fresno Grizzlies.

Chukchansi Stadium and ride Families who wish to participate in a run but aren’t up to the distance of a 10K or half marathon are encouraged to enjoy the downtown sights of Fresno and lively music in the Rock N Run 5K Classic. Runners and walkers will pass by the postmodern structure of City Hall and the 109-foot-tall historic water tower before finishing on home plate.

Despite the shorter length of this race, participants are still qualified to be considered as completing the Michelob Ultimate Challenge.

Those who participate in both days of races will be counted as Michelob Ultimate Challenge finishers and will receive a newly designed hat and interlocking medallions from both races. The medals from 2018 featured the phrases “Rode the Freeway” and “Ran the Zoo.” Due to the creative nature of the weekend, event director Mike Herman anticipates needing 400 volunteers to keep the events moving and encourages people of all ages and abilities to come out for the fun.

Rain or shine, runners and cyclists will experience an exciting and unique weekend at the 9th California Classic. • www.californiaclassicweekend.com • April 6-7 in Fresno Find them on Facebook & Instagram Homegrown in the Valley, Natalie Caudle finds beauty in the mundane and is ever on the hunt for the perfect salsa recipe. A mother of four, this minivan chauffeur is passionate about adoption and strives to perfect the art of balancing grace and grit.

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2019 Clovis Rodeo Schedule THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2019 6:30 PM - PBR Bull Riding & Concert Queen Coronation at Intermission $35.00 Reserved Seating Includes Concert (Concert in Arena Immediately After PBR) FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 5:30 PM - Rodeo & Concert $35.00 Reserved Seating Includes Concert (Concert in Arena Immediately After Rodeo)

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019 9:30 AM - Clovis Rodeo Parade Downtown Clovis 2:00 PM - Rodeo Performance SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS $20.00 Reserved Seating Rodeo After Party ‘til 7 PM 7:30 PM - Clovis Rodeo Dance $10.00 per ticket SUNDAY, APRIL 28, 2019 12:00 PM - Special Kid’s Rodeo (In partnership with Break the Barriers) 2:00 PM - Final Rodeo Performance Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day $20.00 Reserved Seating

Celebrate Clovis Rodeo Month RANCH RODEO Saturday, April 6 - 10:00 AM Free Admission for Guests Pre-Entry Required for Teams

JOHN W. JONES MEMORIAL STEER WRESTLING Monday, April 22 - 10:00 AM Free Admission for Guests

ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Friday, April 12 Pre-Team Entry Required

JAMES PICKENS JR. CHARITY ROPING Tuesday, April 23 - 10:00 AM Free Admission for Guests

JACKPOT ROPING Saturday, April 13 - 9:00 AM Free Admission for Guests 7:00 AM Sign-Up for Ropers RODEO QUEEN HORSEMANSHIP COMPETITION Saturday, April 20 - 8:00 AM Free Admission RODEO QUEEN DINNER Saturday, April 20 - 5:30 PM Personality, Poise, Appearance Competition Reservations Needed

OLD WEST ART SHOW April 23-28 Rex Phebus Veterans Memorial Building Fourth Street & Hughes Street / Clovis CLOVIS RODEO BLOOD DRIVE Wednesday, April 24 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM Give a Pint - Buy a Ticket Get One Ticket Free

(Donors who give a pint of blood receive a coupon good towards one free Sunday rodeo ticket with the purchase of one Sunday ticket.)

105th Clovis Rodeo

April 25-28, 2019 In Concert Thursday Night

Aaron Watson

In Concert Friday Night

Flint Rasmussen

PBR Entertainer and Fan Favorite Thursday Night Only

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The One-Armed Bandit Friday thru Sunday

JJ Harrison Rodeo Clown and Barrelman Friday thru Sunday

Buy tickets at www.clovisrodeo.com, call (559) 299-5203 or visit the Ticket Office at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds

Rockin the Rodeo

Russell Dickerson

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8 SECONDS L A N E FR O S T C L O V I S S C U L P TUR E H O N O R S L O V E O F R O D E O At the entrance to the Clovis Rodeo grounds, a massive bronze statue greets visitors with a reminder of one of the sport’s most enduring legacies, the Challenge of Champions. It’s the story of Lane Frost, a gregarious and beloved World Champion bull rider, and Red Rock, a legendary bucking bull unridden in 309 attempts until put to the challenge in a series of seven exhibition rides with the young cowboy.

Held in 1988, the Clovis Rodeo was the second stop on the Challenge of the Champions circuit, and one of three in which Red Rock prevailed. It’s a story embellished by Hollywood in the feature film “8 Seconds” and memorialized in bronze at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo grounds.

The Clovis sculpture, however, is a story of the local love for rodeo, tradition and commitment to the sport that makes 2019 the 105th year of rodeo in the city. Dedicated in 2014, the statue marked the rodeo’s centennial year, and was built to last well into the next 100 years as a tribute to the rider and his bull and the spirit of the West in Clovis.

“Lane Frost was the kind of person that had time for anybody,” says Vince Genco, a Clovis Rodeo Director who witnessed the Challenge. “He was one of the greatest ambassadors for rodeo there ever was and it’s just a real shame he had to leave us so soon.” Frost was killed in 1989 by a different bull in Cheyenne at age 25.

Of the decision to include the Clovis Rodeo in the Challenge of the Champions, Genco says, “We knew it was a big deal, but we didn’t know how big of a deal it was at the time.” Frost went on from Clovis, the second stop after 4

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the Red Bluff Round-Up, which was Red Rock’s hometown rodeo, to be ridden for the first time at the Redding Rodeo. He would best Red Rock three more times and emerge the winner of the challenge.

Bronze artist Jim Stuckenberg, a Fresno State graduate, was chosen to create the sculpture. “It’s unbelievable how much detail he put into it,” says Genco, who says he visited the foundry in Paso Robles at least 10 times while the sculpture was in production. “They were cutting the head off the bull to cast it and he was there putting more details into the hide. You can see the plaid on Lane’s shirt – that’s how much detail is in his work.”

Of course, an endeavor as big as a 14-foot-tall, 2,000-pound bronze sculpture requires a commitment of time, organization and money not typical of an average rodeo year. It’s with considerable pride that Genco says, “We commissioned this one ourselves. We paid for it ourselves.

We were adamant about getting it done.” While the statue now stands on city land, it was paid for entirely through fundraising efforts by the rodeo committee, which commissioned 50 miniatures of the bronze that were sold to finance the larger.

The Clovis Rodeo recently purchased the plot of land in front of the statute and will be renovating the area for ease of traffic to both cars and pedestrians, and to showcase the art in a better setting. The sculpture is visited year-round, with people taking special stops on road trips to take photos. “There’s people there all the time looking at it,” says Genco.

“It’s our identity. It really is. We’re very proud of it.”

This month is a particularly good time to see the sculpture, as it’s time for the annual Clovis Rodeo. “We have something happening every weekend in April,” adds Genco. The grounds will host a special steer wrestling event with the family of John W. Jones, a Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, using larger steers of the size wrestled during Jones’ career. Actor Jim Pickens hosts a charity roping event, and the Professional Bull Riders will buck, all in advance of the Clovis Rodeo itself, a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association-sanctioned event.

“This year we’re also bringing in more stock contractors. We’re bringing the best horses from more people so it’s more even and everyone has a chance to win. We’re also going to have some recruits inducted into the military during the opening ceremony,” says Genco.

“We try to make it all happen in three hours and we push a lot of stuff into those three hours. We’re the second largest rodeo in California behind Salinas.”

From fine art to action-packed rides of bucking bulls and broncs, the Clovis Rodeo grounds offers something to do all month. It’s a place that honors the history of rodeo while keeping up with the times. “The business is changing,” says Genco, “and we’re trying to change with it.” • 105th Clovis Rodeo • April 25-28 • www.clovisrodeo.com

Melissa Mendonca is a graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities. She’s a lover of airports and road trips and believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.

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get well soon thriveFit wellness: boutique fitness and wellness studio For people looking for a happy and healthy workspace to participate in a range of exercises, practice clean eating and gain an overall sense of wellbeing, ThriveFit Wellness: Boutique Fitness and Wellness Studio offers all that and more. The ThriveFit Wellness team not only focuses on the importance of health and fitness, but they practice gratitude and self-care to find the perfect balance for each client.

The boutique, fitness and wellness studio offers a range of services related to health and self-care. The peaceful workspace is designed to help people all around the Fresno community adopt healthier habits. Back in 2016, Alexis Salazar started ThriveFit Wellness as a mobile and in-home personal training company after transferring and training clients through a studio that was once a bedroom in her home. In early 2018, she decided to bring in her life partner and yoga

“ We want to help our community feel their best and live a life they love,�

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instructor, Christian Long. Since then, the two have developed the training studio with their passion for wellness and helping others. Together they hope to help build balanced, mindful and sustainable lifestyles for those in the Central Valley.

The team focuses on more than just fitness. Creating a positive facility, leaving an impact and an overall sense of wellbeing for the attendees is just as important as getting in a blood pumping workout. Salazar and Long take pride in their company and focus on leaving an impact on those who put their trust in them. “Our purpose is to provide a fun and safe space for our clients to develop a healthy and mindful lifestyle through exercise, healthy eating and self-care practices,” Salazar says. “Our intention is to help our community live a more balanced life. We want to see our community be healthy, happy and mindful so they can truly thrive.”

When it comes to living a happy and healthy lifestyle, there is not one specific solution that will get you where you want. Many factors contribute to adopting healthier habits and meeting goals. ThriveFit Wellness specializes in positive changes, whether a client is looking to unwind from a long day with meditative yoga sessions or maybe a more intense body sculpting class using kettlebells to get the adrenaline going. One-on-one partner sessions are offered with certified trainers. They also touch upon dieting habits through the healthy meals and fresh pressed juice offered at ThriveFit. “Our goal is to give present-moment attention and provide the best service possible,” Salazar says.

There is no need to hold a membership to attend sessions or workshops; day passes are available. “We want to help our community feel their best and live a life they love,” Salazar says. “We want to see our Central Valley happy, and we know it all starts with us and our environment.”

The journey to meeting new health goals does not need to be dreadful or boring. Salazar and Long aim to provide a better sense of wellbeing through a balanced, mindful and sustainable approach. • www.thrivefitwellness.com 2065 W. Bullard Ave., Fresno • (559) 492-3500 Find them on Instagram Jasmyne Robles is a free spirited individual always looking for new adventures. She enjoys nature and getting lost in the world of photography. She loves spending time with her family and friends as well as countless hours of antique shopping. Jasmyne is passionate about traveling and learning about different cultures all around the world.

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GOOD FINDS | BY NATALIE CAUDLE | PHOTOS: Salina Marroquin

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On the

Wild Side e x e t e r ’ s W il d f lowe r C a f e

As a flight attendant for Delta Airlines, Donna Bedwell spent 20 years traveling the world, exploring grand cities and tasting foreign cuisine. But it wasn’t until she happened upon Exeter, a hamlet community hidden within citrus orchards and built on cattle ranching, that she discovered a welcoming small town and a one-of-a-kind cafe.

After retiring from the airline industry in 2001, as a newcomer to town, Bedwell eagerly chatted with locals about all things Exeter, but the Wildflower Cafe and how it was the “best place she had ever found” was her favorite topic. During a random conversation in a grocery store parking lot, Bedwell realized she had been gabbing away to the owner of Wildflower, Jennifer Davis.

Impressed by Bedwell’s passion for the local restaurant, Davis offered Bedwell a small food prepping position on Sunday mornings. Bedwell quickly found herself at home and five years later became the cafe manager.

Continuing to love the business and the “magical little place,” Bedwell decided to buy Wildflower from Davis

in 2008 and continues to give diners that special touch of home sweet home.

With garden patio seating, colorful and eclectic dishes, brightly painted walls, a welcoming sunroom and a decadent assortment of homemade pastries, it is easy for customers to feel like they’ve found a country oasis.

Bedwell strives to give patrons a hometown feel with a family environment. Celebrating 20 years this April, many locals visit the cafe daily, feasting on foods that are not only delicious but fitting for even the healthconscious snacker. A handful of restaurant regulars dine in twice a day, enjoying scrumptious scones and espresso for breakfast, only to return for an afternoon tea with a design-your-own sandwich or flavorful, fresh salad.

“It’s like a vacation when I go there,” says Marsha Maaske, owner of the Exeter Golf Course. “I like the outside seating and I always see someone I know.”

Wildflower serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week, making it one of the busiest diners in town.4

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Exeter locals aren’t the only ones to be lured in by the quaint sandwich shop. “DineOut Along the Road,” a former lifestyle show produced by KMPH Fox 26, featured Wildflower Cafe in 2016.

Host Ray O’Canto quickly became a fan of the warm hospitality, artistically painted lemon cookies and the customer-favorite California Chicken Panini.

Wildflower’s delicious desserts and homemade classics contribute to O’Canto’s title of being a “hallmark of the community.”

The staff of 11 keeps the bustling cafe in working order. Bedwell’s son, Jarod Barlow, is the manager of Wildflower and has worked at the cafe since he was 15. Bedwell enjoys the restaurant industry but recognizes the immense effort necessary to run a quality business and is thankful for the contribution her husband and children have made in maintaining the quality and integrity of the local diner.

Groups of all sizes are welcome to host celebrations on the two large shaded patios beneath whimsical wind chimes. Last fall, the local police department enjoyed the outdoor patio during Coffee with

a Cop, a meet-and-greet with the new City Administrator, Adam Ennis. Springtime brings a boom to business as travelers head to the Sierras and explore Exeter’s storybook downtown, delightful shops and unique murals, but Wildflower Cafe is consistently bustling, rain or shine. Diners can always find a cozy nook for relaxed conversation. On rainy days, the sunroom is perfect for a game of checkers and a spicy Mexican Mocha. Josie Shaw from Canterbury, England, loves Wildflower Café.

“It’s like the American cafes you see in the movies. It isn’t trendy – it’s timeless.” •

“I t’s like theinAmerican cafes you s ee It isn’t trendy –theit’s movies timeless. .”

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Wildflower Cafe • 121 S. E St., Exeter • (559) 592-2656 Open 7 days a week • Find them on Facebook & Instagram Homegrown in the Valley, Natalie Caudle finds beauty in the mundane and is ever on the hunt for the perfect salsa recipe. A mother of four, this minivan chauffeur is passionate about adoption and strives to perfect the art of balancing grace and grit.

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

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recipe APRIL 2019

Spring Lemony Orzo with Peas & Parmesan Serves 6 -8 Spring has sprung and winter has melted away. Fill your kitchen with the aroma of bright, fragrant lemon, and fill your tummies with this great pasta dish. It makes a great side dish to chicken or lamb, or dice up prosciutto and stir it in at the end when you add the cheese. Enjoy!

ingredients:

2 T olive oil

1⁄2 cup diced onion 1 - 1 lb. dry orzo pasta

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

2 lemon, zested and juiced

1 10 oz. package frozen peas, thawed 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, more for garnish Fresh cracked pepper and salt to taste

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Directions: STEP 1: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and stir for about two minutes. Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally until toasted, about two more minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and continue on the heat for another minute or two, being careful not to let the garlic brown.

STEP 2: Add the broth, about a half cup at a time, stirring after each addition.

STEP 3: Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a lid and turn down to a simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the pasta has absorbed most of the broth and is tender. Remove the lid and add the lemon zest, juice and peas. Stir until the peas are bright and cooked.

STEP 4: Add the cheese and salt and pepper to taste 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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by Kayla Van Grouw | photos: kelli avila

Singing in the Rain D I Y: Rai n B oo t T r ay

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supplies • Serving tray (must have wood bottom around ¼- to ½-inch thick) • Four 2-inch wheel casters (preferably the “no mark” kind for wood floors) • Eight ½-inch screws • Drill • Tape measure • Pen

1. Flip over your tray and measure out for the casters to be evenly spaced on the tray bottom. Use a pen to mark your drill holes.

Tips: • Style it with an umbrella holder next to it, or put a plant next to it or on top of it.

• Tray could also be used for a printer caddy, or to throw a tall laundry basket on top for easy maneuvering around the house.

2. Drill screws into tray bottom, one caster at a time. Flip the tray back over and your boot tray is ready to go. Place near entry or back door and enjoy!

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calendar APRIL 2019

From Food to fun, something for everyone to enjoy

bakersfield

April 5

• First Friday Art Walk, Downtown Bakersfield between 19th and Eye Streets, 5-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com April 6 • Best of Bakersfield 2019, Wonderful Aviation at Meadows Field, 1601 Skyway Drive Suite 300, 6-10pm www.visitbakersfield.com April 8 • Teen Challenge 24th Annual Golf Classic & Awards Banquet, Seven Oaks Country Club, 2000 Grand Lakes Ave., 7am-8pm, www.visitbakersfield.com April 11 • The Long Run: A Tribute to the Eagles, Bakersfield Music Hall of Fame, 2230 Q St., 6pm www.visitbakersfield.com April 13 • Second Annual Dream Rally and Celebration, Silver Creek Park, 7011 Harris Road, 10am-2pm, www.visitbakersfield.com • Spring Craft Fair Benefiting Bakersfield’s Ronald McDonald House, Memorial Hospital Founders Hall, 420 34th St., 10am-3pm, www.visitbakersfield.com April 18 • Full Moon Bike Ride, Beach Park, 3400 21st St., 7-9pm, www.visitbakersfield.com April 20 • 6th Annual Mac and Cheese Fest, California State University Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Hwy., 2-6pm, www.visitbakersfield.com April 27 • Garden Fest, Bakersfield College Agriculture Department, 1801 Panorama Drive, 9am-4pm, www.visitbakersfield.com

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clovis

April 6-7 • Big Hat Days, Old Town Clovis, Pollasky Avenue between 3rd and 8th Streets, 9am-6pm Saturday, 9am-5pm Sunday, www.clovischamber.com April 14 • Old Town Clovis Car Show, Old Town Clovis, 9am-3pm, www.oldtownclovis.org April 25-28 • 105th Clovis Rodeo, 748 Rodeo Drive, multiple times, www.clovisrodeo.com April 27 • Clovis Rodeo Parade, Downtown Clovis, 9:30am, www.clovisrodeo.com

dinuba

April 12

• Dinuba Chamber Masters Golf Tournament, Ridge Creek Golf Club, 3018 Ridge Creek Drive, 9am-2pm, www.dinubachamber.com

fresno

April 6

• Best Buddies Friendship Walk, Woodward Park, 7775 Friant Road, 4pm, www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/fresno April 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 • Cherry Avenue Auction Swap Meet, 4640 S. Cherry Ave., 6:30am-3:30pm, (559) 266-9856, www.cherryavenueauction.com • River Park Farmers Market, 220 East Paseo Del Centro, 5-9pm Tuesday, 9am-1pm Saturday, www.playfresno.org April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Toe Tappin’ Tuesdays, California Arts Academy, 4750 North Blackstone Ave., 7:15-9:30pm, www.facebook.com/ fresnoswingdance April 3, 10, 17, 24 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 West Shaw Ave., 3pm-6pm, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com

• Farmers Market, Kaiser Permanente Fresno Medical Center, 7300 North Fresno St., 9am-1:30pm, www.playfresno.org April 4, 11, 18, 25 • CArtHop, Mariposa Plaza, southeast corner of Fulton Street and Mariposa Way, 11am-2pm, www.downtownfresno.org April 6, 27 • River Buddies Weekend Explorers, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 9am, www.riverparkway.org April 6, 13, 20, 27 • Vineyard Farmers Market, 100 West Shaw Ave., 7am-noon, www.vineyardfarmersmarket.com April 14 • Jubilee for Jennifer, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 4pm, www.riverparkway.org April 15 • The Swing Shift, River Park Shopping Center, 71 East Via la Plata, 7:30-9:30, www.facebook.com/fresnoswingdance April 17 • Community Art Night, Common Space, 1242 Fulton St., 6:30pm, www.downtownfresno.org April 25 • Respite by the River: Lee Herrick with Music, River Center, 11605 Old Friant Road, 6pm, www.riverparkway.org April 27 • Show Jumping, Fresno County Horse Park, 7430 North Weber Ave.,9am, www.riverparkway.org

hanford

April 6 • LifeWALK, Plaza Park, Visalia Arbor #5, 9000 Airport Drive, 8:30am-noon, www.tkrl.org April 14 • Fancy Farm Girl Vintage Market, Buttercup’s Painted Cottage, 14180 School Road, 9am-4pm, www.facebook.com/ ButtercupsPaintedCottage/

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Opening Day & Post-game Fireworks Presented by Fresno/Clovis Convention & Visitors Bureau Magnet Schedule Giveaway (First 2,000 fans) Presented by Helena Agri-Enterprises All-you-can-eat BBQ

5/18

4/5

Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Golden State Farm Credit

4/6

Jersey Giveaway (First 1,500 fans) Presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

4/7

5/31 Maker’s Day Presented by Root Access Hackerspace & The Fresno Bee

4/19

My Job Depends on Ag Night & Friday Night Fireworks Presented by J.D. Heiskell & Company Post-game concert Presented by Helena Agri-Enterprises

4/20

Marvel Super Hero Night Save a Life Night Presented by Central California Blood Center

5/11

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans II Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Theme Jerseys Bark in the Park

5/12

Mother’s Day Brunch

Fresno Growers Night Ag Theme Jerseys Tri-tip Throwdown Presented by JD Food Friday Night Fireworks Outdoors Night Interchangeable Hat Giveaway (First 1,500 fans) Presented by Helena Agri-Enterprises

5/19

Touch-a-Truck

5/25

Broadway Night Star Wars Night & Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Noble Credit Union Star Wars Theme Jerseys

8/30 PAW Patrol Night w/ Character Appearances PAW Patrol Theme Jersey Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Fresno Madera Farm Credit

6/27

Bruce Lee vs. Chuck Norris Night

6/28

Princesses & Pirates Night Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Toyota

7/4

Independence Day Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza Presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

7/5

25-cent Hot Dogs Presented by JD Food Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Fresno Madera Farm Credit

7/26

Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Farm Credit West

6/1

NASA Night Parker Astronaut Bobblehead Giveaway (First 1,500 fans)

7/27

Copa de la Diversión Presented by Tecate

6/14

Run Parker Run - Tribute to 25th Anniversary of Forrest Gump Friday Night Fireworks Presented by CoBank

7/28

Copa de la Diversión Presented by Tecate

8/8

Office Space Night

6/15

Copa de la Diversión Presented by Tecate

8/9

6/16

Father’s Day Copa de la Diversión Presented by Tecate

Christian Fellowship Night Post-game concert: Micah Tyler Friday Night Fireworks Presented by Toyota

8/10

9/1

Bark in the Park

9/2

Labor Day Fan Appreciation Day Presented by Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino

Woodstock 50-year Anniversary Tribute

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lemoore

April 12-14 • The 19th Annual Central Valley Pizza Festival and Lemoore Days, Lemoore City Park, 350 West Bush St., 5pm Friday, 10am Saturday, noon Sunday, www.lemoorechamberofcommerce.com

lindsay

April 6-13 • 87th Annual Lindsay Orange Blossom Festival, Downtown Lindsay, multiple times, www.lindsayorangeblossom.org

porterville

April 27

• Iris Festival and Chili Cook Off, Downtown Porterville, 9am-4pm, www.portervillechamber.org

prather

April 6

• Learn to Ride Off-Road Course, Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, 28971 Auberry Road, 9am-5pm, www.richoliver.net April 7 • Off-Road Challenge Course, Rich Oliver’s Mystery School, 28971 Auberry Road, 9am-5pm, www.richoliver.net

reedley

April 6

• Downtown Reedley Rummage Roundup, vendors fill G Street, 7am-1pm, (559) 967-2294

three rivers

April 6

• First Saturday in Three Rivers, pick up map at Three Rivers Art Center, 41673 North Fork Drive, 11am-5pm, www.1stsaturdaytr.com • Fun Trail Horse Obstacle Challenge, Wood N Horse Training Stables, 42846 North Fork Drive, 10am-3pm, www.wdnhorse.com April 12-14 • 46th Annual Jazzaffair Music Festival, Three Rivers Veterans Memorial Building, 43490 Sierra Drive, 1:30pm, www.sierratraditionaljazzclub.com • Yard Sale/Fund Raiser, Wood N Horse Training Stables, 42846 North Fork Drive, 8am-5pm, www.wdnhorse.com

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April 15-18 • Horse Camp for All Ages, Wood N Horse Training Stables, 42846 North Fork Drive, 10am-12:30pm, www.wdnhorse.com

tulare

April 6

• 6th Annual Tea, Tulare Community Church, 1820 Gem St., 11am-1:30pm, www.tularechamber.org • Amvets Cars at the Park Car Show, Zumwalt Park, 10am-3pm, www.tularechamber.org

visalia

April 2

• 8th Annual Wine Walk, Downtown Visalia, check in at the Fox Theater, 308 West Main St., 5:30-8:30pm, www.downtownvisalia.com/ April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 • Salsa Tuesday, The Cellar Door, 101 West Main St., 7pm-midnight, www.visitvisalia.com April 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 • Healing Hearts Walks, Visalia Public Cemetery, 1300 West Goshen Ave., 7am, www.visitvisalia.com April 3-26 • Tattoo Exhibit, Arts Visalia Visual Art Center, 214 East Oak Ave., noon-5:30pm Wednesday-Saturday, www.artsvisalia.org April 3, 10, 17, 24 • Shiloh at Crawdaddy’s, 333 East Main St., 7-10pm, www.visitvisalia.org April 4 • Rawhide Opening Day, Visalia Rawhide Baseball Club, 300 North Giddings St., 7pm, www.visitvisalia.org April 4, 11, 18, 26 • ‘80s Night at Crawdaddy’s, 333 East Main St., 10pm, www.visitvisalia.org April 5 • First Friday, Visalia Arts Consortium, 300 East Oak St., 5-8pm, www.artsconsortium.org • Opening Reception: Tattoo Exhibit, Arts Visalia Visual Art Center, 214 East Oak Ave., 6pm, www.artsvisalia.org • 14th Annual Birdhouse Auction, Visalia Wyndham Hotel, 9000 Airport Drive, 6pm, www.hfhtkc.org/birdhouse-auction April 6, 13, 20, 27 • Cuppa Jazz, Café 210, 210 West Center Ave., 10am-noon, www.visitvisalia.com

• Visalia Farmers Market, Sears Parking Lot on Caldwell, 8-11:30am, www.visitvisalia.com April 13 • 5th Annual Diabetes Walk, Visalia Medical Clinic Inc., 5400 West Hillsdale Drive, 8am-noon April 22-26 • Durant Motors Automobile Club Spring Fling Tour, Lamp Liter Inn, 3300 West Mineral King Ave., All Day, www.visitvisalia.com April 26 • Night at the Museum, ImagineU Interactive Children’s Museum, 210 North Tipton St., 5:30pm, www.visitvisalia.com April 27 • Visalia Taco Truck Challenge, Visalia Mall, 2031 South Mooney Blvd., 11am-4pm, www.visitvisalia.com • Visalia Craft Beer Festival, Mooney Grove Park, 27000 South Mooney Blvd., 1-5pm, www.visaliabeerfest.com

bakersfield fox theatre

www.thebakersfieldfox.com April 2

• Brothers Osborne with Special Guest Devon Gilfillian, 8pm April 6 • The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody, 8pm April 10 • NeedToBreathe: Acoustic Live Tour, 7pm April 11 • Los Angeles Azules, 8pm April 12 • “Chinese Take-Away,” 7:30pm April 14 • Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, 8pm April 15 • “Up in Smoke,” 7pm April 27 • Tech N9ne’s: It Goes Up Tour, 8pm April 29 • “The Grapes of Wrath,” 7pm

fresno city college

www.fresnocitycollege.edu

April 3 • Student Recital, OAB Auditorium, 7:30pm April 7 • Fresno Community Concert Band “Welcome to the Magic Kingdom,” Shaghoian Concert Hall, 3pm April 11 • City Dance Spring Concert, FCC Theatre, 7:30pm

April 12 • Central Valley Guitar Summit, OAB Auditorium, all day • Concert: Central Valley Guitar Summit, OAB Auditorium, 7:30pm April 14 • City Dance Spring Concert, FCC Theatre, 2pm April 24 • Intramural Speech Competition, MS Building Room 212, noon-4pm April 25 • Performance Showcase, Studio 105 Theatre, 7:30pm April 26 • Student Recital, Recital Hall, noon • Voice Recital, OAB Auditorium, 7:30pm April 29-30 • Art Space Gallery 2019 Student Exhibition, Art Space Gallery, All Day April 29 • Teasers: An Evening of 10 Minute Plays, Studio 105 Theatre, 7:30pm April 30 • Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Concert, FCC Theatre, 7:30pm

fresno convention and entertainment center

www.fresnoconventioncenter.com

April 5 • 35th Annual Conference on Character and Civic Education, 8:30am-3pm April 6 • The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Student for the Year Grand Finale Celebration, Saroyan Theatre April 7 • Fresno Philharmonic “Symphony of Sound,” Saroyan Theatre, 3pm April 10 • San Joaquin Town Hall Lecture with Julia Gilard, Saroyan Theatre, 10:30am April 11 • B2K “The Millennium Tour,” Selland Arena, 7:30pm April 12-14 • CA-USA Wrestling Kids Greco/ Cadet-Junior Freestyle, Selland Arena, Multiple Times April 16-17 • Broadway Presents “Something Rotten!,” Saroyan Theatre, 7:30pm April 19-21 • PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” 6pm Friday, 10am and 2pm Saturday, 3pm Sunday

hanford fox theatre www.foxhanford.com April 6

• “The Little Mermaid,” 2pm

icehouse theatre

www.v isaliaplayers.org

April 5-7, 12-14 • “Honky Tonk Angels,” 7:30pm Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

lindsay community theater

www.lindsaycommunitytheater.com April 4-7, 11, 13, 14

• Steel Magnolias, 7:30 Friday-Saturday, 2pm Sunday

rabobank arena

www.rabobankarena.com

April 6 • Professional Bull Riders Bakersfield Buckoff, Arena, 7pm • Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra “The Gypsy Fiddle,” Theater, 7:30pm April 10 • Condors vs. Tucson, Arena, 6:30pm April 13 • Condors vs. Ontario, Arena, 7pm April 20 • Roberto Tapia, Theater, 8pm April 23 • Sammy Hagar & The Circle, Theater, 7pm

roger rocka’s dinner theater www.rogerrockas.com

April 4-7, 11-14, 18-20, 25-28 • “Hairspray,” 5:30pm Thursday-Saturday, 11am Sunday

save mart center - fresno

www.savemartcenter.com April 5-6

• The Alter Conference, 7pm Friday, 10am-7pm Saturday April 13 • Camila and Sin Bandera, 8pm April 28 • Jeff Dunham: Passively Aggressive Tour, 3pm

stars playhouse and stars theatre restaurant www.bmtstars.com

April 12-14 • Dancing at the Stars, Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave., 6pm dinner, 8pm show

April 26-28 • “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” Stars Theatre Restaurant, 1931 Chester Ave., 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show ThursdaySaturday, 1pm lunch, 2pm show Sunday

tower theatre - fresno

www.towertheatrefresno.com April 4 • Steven Curtis Chapman, 7:30pm April 5-7 • Requiem: A Gathering of Souls,

Multiple Times April 9 • Leftover Cuties, 8pm April 11 • David Archuleta, 8pm April 13 • An Evening with Y&T, 8pm April 14 • Postmodern Jukebox, 8pm April 27 • Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, 8pm

visalia fox theatre www.foxvisalia.org

April 4 • “Big,” 6:30pm April 6 • The Okie from Muskogee: A Tribute to Bakersfield Sound, 7:30pm April 11 • Step-Up Youth Challenge Awards Ceremony, 6pm April 13 • Sequoia Symphony Orchestra: Wonders of Europe, 7:30pm April 17 • “Chinatown,” 6:30pm April 26 • Spotlight Visalia with Stan Taylor, 7:30pm

warnors theatre www.warnors.org

April 22 • The Fox Presents Sammy Hagar & The Circle, 7pm

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Exeter Chamber of Commerce Presents

16th Annual Exeter Garden Walk “Full Bloom 2019” Tour Beautiful Private Gardens, Visit the Master Gardeners Garden Festival & Enjoy a Lovely Tea Party at By the Water Tower Antiques

Saturday, May 11th 9 am to 2 pm Advance Tickets $20 Exeter Chamber of Commerce & By the Water Tower Antiques Event Day Tickets $25 For more info. call 559-592-2919 www.ExeterChamber.com

GIVING BACK | BY EMILY MIRANDA

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youth TR I P S F O R K I D S TU L A R E C O UNT Y

Photos courtesy of Trips for Kids Tulare County

Nearly 20,000 children a year are able to experience the thrill of exploring the great outdoors through group bike rides because of the Trips for Kids program. The national nonprofit organization provides education in bike safety and maintenance, while bringing outdoor adventures to children through riding bikes.

“We are an individual chapter of the national program,” explains Jaime Baeza, co-director of the Trips for Kids Tulare County chapter. Each chapter is responsible for coordinating bike trips for local youth to promote healthy and active habits and to expose them to the nature in and around their community. Many of these riding adventures take place through scenic areas such as parks and forest trails so kids can see the beauty of the natural world firsthand.

Pedaling through natural environments encourages children to explore the outskirts of their urban neighborhoods, cultivating an appreciative respect and understanding for the great outdoors. Riding with other fun-loving youth allows the children to establish meaningful relationships while also building their

self-confidence. Each trail ride consists of outdoor bonding and hands-on learning experiences, all while under adult supervision.

Trips for Kids also provides after-school Earn-a-Bike workshops that bring children together through indoor projects. “Our Tulare County chapter currently only offers the ride program, not yet the Earn-a-Bike, although we hope to do that in the future,” says Baeza.

The organization’s overall goal is “to provide transformative cycling experiences through a network that promotes healthy, recreational lifestyles, environmental awareness, and personal empowerment for young people of all communities, especially those most in need.”

Donations to the Trips for Kids Tulare County program can be made on their Facebook page. •

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

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