Fresno-based Lanna Coffee Co. has launched a new product designed to raise funds for Valley Children’s Hospital. "Valley Children’s Blend" is a medium roast with vanilla undertones and a lingering nutty finish. Five dollars from every bag sold will be donated to the hospital’s Children’s Fund, which goes to improving care and services for patients, recruiting pediatric surgeons, … [Read more...]
Wiffle Ball and Walk-n-Roll combine for a good cause
This month, a rare opportunity awaits you. You can play ball or take a stroll in your Batman costume (I know you have one) and actually help your community at the same time thanks to the Walk-n-Roll and Wiffle Ball Tournament. The Walk-n-Roll and Wiffle Ball Tournament will both take place on Oct. 28 at Chukchansi Park. They are events to raise money for UCP of Central California and … [Read more...]
Dogs can dress up, eat pumpkin pie at Furry Fall Festival
Serious question: Is there anything better than animals in costumes? No, right? Which is why Valley Animal Center’s Furry Fall Festival is THE place to be this weekend. Not only will there be tons of animals in costumes, there will be plenty of other fun to be had for canines and humans alike! Fun for the whole furry and non-furry family The Second Annual Furry Fall Festival, which takes … [Read more...]
Support Storyland this weekend at the Happily Ever After Party
No matter how mature you are now, if you grew up in Fresno chances are you have a soft spot in your heart for Storyland. Built seven years after amusement park Playland, Storyland has been a magical FresYes destination since the 1960s. Remember the magic keys? The castle that made a drive down the 99 more thrilling? Of course, some things have changed since its opening (personally, I … [Read more...]
Mr. E: Together We Stand
By Mr. E This piece is a little different from the others I've written in the sense I'm searching inwardly to find meaning to what is taking place outwardly, within this world of ours. On Tuesday morning, the unthinkable took place in our town and many of us, myself included, were left attempting to find understanding, peace, and forgiveness. We live in a world of news reports, Snapchat, … [Read more...]
High-tech glasses could help paralyzed man achieve higher education dreams
As a kid, Miguel Chavez never wanted to be inside. The further his childhood adventures took him from his family's southeast Fresno home, the happier he was. Now it's inside that home where he spends most of his time. Confined to a wheelchair under the constant supervision of a nurse, Chavez has spent the majority of the last 19 years indoors. His only escape? School. And now he hopes higher … [Read more...]