How do you remember your loved ones after they have passed away? It’s a bittersweet subject, but one we all inevitably deal with at some point in our lives. Mexicans have a traditional holiday called … [Read more...] about Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
Archives for October 2015
Billy Bob Just One of Many Characters that Calls Hobb’s Grove Home
Happy Halloween, everyone! Tonight ghouls and goblins will roam the streets of Fresno. Tricks and treats will be handed out. And everyone will be in search of a scary good time, no doubt. In the … [Read more...] about Billy Bob Just One of Many Characters that Calls Hobb’s Grove Home
Martin Park: Connecting this Halloween
Well, tomorrow is the big day-Halloween! It will be a night of fun, with costumes, parties, trick or treating, and gathering of friends. Like so many others, Halloween marks the start of the … [Read more...] about Martin Park: Connecting this Halloween
Day Hike Destination: Lewis Creek Trail
Go figure. The girl who hates camping, windy mountain roads, prefers restrooms to trees always and is afraid of bears and snakes has caught the hiking bug. Yup, I'm totally hooked on hiking and now … [Read more...] about Day Hike Destination: Lewis Creek Trail
Meet Our New Fresno Fitness Blogger!
Hello FresYes! I have just been assigned with the privilege of blogging about everything “Fitness” that is going on in Fresno (yay) and let me you: THERE IS A LOT! I moved to Fresno a couple of … [Read more...] about Meet Our New Fresno Fitness Blogger!
The Beauty Clause Around the Globe
There is so much to say on the topic of beauty. We see beauty in the setting sun, the laughter of a new baby, and the colors of Picasso. But we also see beauty in people, right? Melissa Sievers sure … [Read more...] about The Beauty Clause Around the Globe
Community: The Family Behind Local Favorite Mike’s Pizzeria
The DiNuzzos know a thing or two about family dinners. For more than 50 years, they've been cooking up classic Italian dishes to be shared by you and yours at their northwest Fresno restaurant, Mike's … [Read more...] about Community: The Family Behind Local Favorite Mike’s Pizzeria
Old Town Clovis Antique Mall
Years ago when I was in high school, my aunt took me to an antique shop. Now, I love my aunt to pieces, but shopping in a crowded store full of old stuff was not my idea of fun. I remember the antique … [Read more...] about Old Town Clovis Antique Mall
Community Events – October 23rd
Everything Old is New Again When: October 24th 4:00pm to 5:30pm Where: First Congregational Church 2131 N Van Ness Fresno, The Big Red Church Don't miss this fantastic and unique … [Read more...] about Community Events – October 23rd
Paint Nite Brings Friends Together
I mentioned in a blog a couple months ago that I had made a list of things I want to do before I turn 30. Some of them were things I’d never done. Some of them were things I hadn’t done in a long … [Read more...] about Paint Nite Brings Friends Together
Fall Family Fun: Simonian Farms Pumpkin Patch
This weekend, my family, our bonus kiddo (one of our kiddo's best friends) and my parents decided to pay a visit to Simonian Farms in Sunnyside to check out their Pumpkin Patch. This was the first … [Read more...] about Fall Family Fun: Simonian Farms Pumpkin Patch
The Shadow of the Raven
“Quoth the Raven, "Nevermore.” ― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven What in classic literature says Halloween better than Edgar Allan Poe? Edgar Allan will be coming to life this week in 5 shows at … [Read more...] about The Shadow of the Raven
Jingle Bell Run & Monster Mash Dash: Two fun family 5k’s for the holidays!
Get your costumes ready and dust off those running shoes because we have two holiday fun runs for the whole family to enjoy! The Monster Mash Dash is October 31st and features chip timing for both … [Read more...] about Jingle Bell Run & Monster Mash Dash: Two fun family 5k’s for the holidays!
Blind Date with a Book, the Blind Date That’s Good for You
Now, I like reality tv as much as the next girl, but when I joined a book club this fall, I was reminded why reading feels so good. Sure, it's especially easy to curl up with a good book now that the … [Read more...] about Blind Date with a Book, the Blind Date That’s Good for You
Step Up With Down Syndrome Association of Central California
When you hear the phrase “Down syndrome,” what thoughts go through your mind? There are a lot of misconceptions about people with Down syndrome, a genetic condition where a baby is born with three, … [Read more...] about Step Up With Down Syndrome Association of Central California
FresYes People – Beyond the Friday Night Lights with Sports Anchor Nick King
Nick King grew up in south central Pennsylvania. More specifically, on the sports fields of south central Pennsylvania playing "whatever was in season." The oldest of three brothers, he looked up to … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Beyond the Friday Night Lights with Sports Anchor Nick King
Community Events -October 17th
Yoga, Wine & Vines When: October 17th 10:30am to 1:00pm Where: Kings River Winery Join us for a morning filled with relaxation and wine tasting! Lisa Neville of Perfect Balance Yoga will … [Read more...] about Community Events -October 17th
The Downtown Center: Small Business Workshops
One thing to admire about Fresno is that in recent years, our city has been trying extremely hard to revitalize downtown. There have been many things that have helped this process along. The … [Read more...] about The Downtown Center: Small Business Workshops
Chaffee Zoo African Adventure – sneak peek photo tour & grand opening news
This afternoon, my gracious supervisor granted me a few hours off so that I would have the opportunity to go with my family to the Chaffee Zoo Member Preview of the new Chaffee Zoo African Adventure - … [Read more...] about Chaffee Zoo African Adventure – sneak peek photo tour & grand opening news
Nightmare Theater is open! Live the horror – “The Gallows”
Tremendum Pictures, the local production company that brought you this summer’s horror film “The Gallows” is bringing new life to downtown Fresno with the most haunted attraction in the valley. … [Read more...] about Nightmare Theater is open! Live the horror – “The Gallows”
ZAPPCON 2015
Last year I wrote about the first ever ZappCon, and guess what? It’s happening again this year-this very weekend! ZappCon is put on by geeks, for geeks. It is a hybrid convention … [Read more...] about ZAPPCON 2015
Good vibes and good brew: Dutch Bros. Coffee
Just what is it about coffee? The comfort of that sweet smell first thing in the morning, the excuse to use cream and sugar, or even the health benefits list that grows longer every year - I'm a … [Read more...] about Good vibes and good brew: Dutch Bros. Coffee
FresYes People – Police detective’s service to community takes him back to Cambodia
Many people might consider Danny Kim's childhood a tragedy. Born in Cambodia a few months before the Khmer Rouge would take over the country forcing its population into work camps, Kim would spend the … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Police detective’s service to community takes him back to Cambodia
Community Events -October 9th
Wiggle Waggle Walk When: October 11th 7am to 12pm Where: Woodward Park (Mountain View Shelter) The Valley’s largest no-kill shelter for dogs and cats is excited to bring you the 16th … [Read more...] about Community Events -October 9th
Eat Local: Le Parisien Cafe
Last week was my daughter’s 13th birthday. Over the years we’ve had grand birthday parties, but now that she’s getting older, the parties are becoming less elaborate. Funny how that happened, as I … [Read more...] about Eat Local: Le Parisien Cafe