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The Blood Center challenges Rotary Club members in Fresno County to go to Fresno donor centers from now through Feb. 18 to help their club win the Rotary Challenge. The club with the highest percentage of donations wins the engraved perpetual plaque. Donors receive a Service above Self T-shirt. Rotarians, families, friends, and any members of the community may take part in the challenge and by naming a club to support when registering at the centers, also at 1010 N. Perrin or 3445 N. First St.
California Arts Academy offers joyful instruction in the performing arts with world-class teachers - right here in Fresno! For ages 18 months to adult, beginners to advanced. Class include Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Belly Dance, Irish Step, Gymnastics, Acting, Voice, Music, Art, and more!
Spring Session is January 16 - May 26, 2012 (18 weeks).
Enroll by January 7, 2012 to receive $25 off per class! Also pay in full for an additional $5 off per class!
Payment plans are available.
During this week, registered students may invite friends to take a free class at California Arts Academy. Also open to new students who’d like to trial a class for free, as a “friend” of California Arts Academy. All classes must be age and level appropriate, and classes that are full are not available for extra guests.
For more information, please call California Arts Academy at (559) 222-6539 or visit www.calartsacademy.com to view the full class schedule.
The Madera Vintners Association’s family wineries are proud to present the Madera Wine Trail’s “Wine and Chocolate Weekend” on February 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one and friends as you enjoy the award-winning wines of the Madera Wine Trail!
Guests will enjoy wine tasting at 10 wineries, live music, local art, chocolates and delicious food!Please visit www.MaderaWineTrail.com for more event information or to purchase tickets in advance.
The Chili Dump is open to the public and to anyone riding the trails (if there is snow). Donations will be accepted for the North Lake Food pantry. The next meeting of the North Lake Nomads will be held on at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at Tom & Di’s Rustic Inn at W360 N8739 Brown St., Oconomowoc.
The family owned and operated wineries of Fresno County will be hosting Wine & Chocolate Lovers Weekend 2012. You will have a chance to sample the wonderful wines from your own backyard and pair them many delicious chocolates. This will be there perfect present for your sweetheart or just some friends hanging out. Bring your favorite wine glass and see how yours compares to the others. Designated drivers will be served non alcoholic drinks
Keeping alive the tradition of documenting local landscapes through painting on location, the San Joaquin Plein Air Painters are presenting their work at Studio 74, February 2-18. Featured artists are Joyce Tuck, Sandy Kowallis, Rose Wheeler, Sue McCline, Nancy Kemmer, Janice Leppke, Marilyn Torchin and Kikuko Young.
Opening with an Art Hop reception on Thursday, February 2, from 5-9 pm. Meet the artists and discuss their work. Music for the evening provided by local musician Nate Butler.
Open Mondays-Fridays by appointment.
Wine and Chocolate Lovers Weekend at Engelmann Cellars...Live music from 2-5pm on Saturday...No cover...bring your own glass and tasting is FREE!
There will also be a 10 p.m.-midnight tasting Tuesdays-Thursdays.
Would you like a stonger, happier marriage? Take the Date Night Challenge! Sat. Feb 11 6pm to 8pm @ Valley Life Free Church. Ashlan & Millbrook Call Mary for more info 559-916-8413 Free Childcare Provided
Dinning and dancing.
The Charlie Keyan Armenian School, a non-profit organization is having its 9th annual Crab Feed. Music by the incredible Cerro Negro (Flamenco) and all you can eat delicious fresh crab, pasta, salad, appetizers and dessert. Bar will sell cocktails and wonderful wines. A huge silent auction with amazing items and a Live Auction you will not want to miss. This is a sell-out event every year. Please call for tickets (559) 696-7184 or (559) 323-1955
Second Saturday Contra February 11, 2012
CONTRAS • SQUARES • CIRCLES • REELS
6:30 to 9:00 pm
beginners arrive at 6:30, if no beginners, we walk through advanced dances
We always dance to live music!
California Arts Academy
4750 N. Blackstone Ave. Fresno, CA 93726
Caller: Evo Bluestein
Music: Barry Schultz and Karana Drayton
Interest in prophecy has recently captured the attention of North America, and in the last decade the topic has graced the covers of TIME and Newsweek. Many are wondering if the 2012 end of the Mayan calendar predicts the destruction of the world. Others see political and economic upheaval as a sign of the end.
In the midst of all confusion, many people are turning to the Bible for answers. Join us as we find answers to what will happen in the final days of Earth's history.
Free childcare.
The San Joaquin Literary Association is hosting the 2nd Annual Wordfest event featuring writers Anna Joy Springer (Fiction, Tom Bissell (Nonfiction)and Claudia Rankine (Poetry).
Saturday, Feb. 11th, 2012
Reading in Alice Peters Auditorium @ 7pm
Syryc Productions presents Dimidium from Gilroy Ca. with 9th Level, Gristle and Euphoria at the Babylon Club Saturday February 11th, doors open at 7:30pm 21+ $7
come out and support the local music scene, sound provided by Audioworks Sound Co. Fresno
Club Habanos has graciously teamed up with FRESNO BULLY RESCUE, a local non-profit, no-kill shelter specializing in bully breed dogs for a great night of fun for singles & couples alike! It's a Stoplight Party & Bachelor Auction! Come bid on some fabulous men with proceeds going to Fresno Bully Rescue! There will be drink specials, tons of fun and you can meet some of our amazing adoptable dogs! Come join the fun and help raise $$ for Fresno Bully Rescue at the same time!
The band Niteflite will be performing every Saturday night. Come and join us for music and fun.
Live Music featuring The Rockaholics
There will also be a sale of baked goods after each Mass
The Blood Center challenges Rotary Club members in Fresno County to go to Fresno donor centers from now through Feb. 18 to help their club win the Rotary Challenge. The club with the highest percentage of donations wins the engraved perpetual plaque. Donors receive a Service above Self T-shirt. Rotarians, families, friends, and any members of the community may take part in the challenge and by naming a club to support when registering at the centers, also at 1010 N. Perrin or 3445 N. First St.
California Arts Academy offers joyful instruction in the performing arts with world-class teachers - right here in Fresno! For ages 18 months to adult, beginners to advanced. Class include Ballet, Jazz, Modern, Tap, Belly Dance, Irish Step, Gymnastics, Acting, Voice, Music, Art, and more!
Spring Session is January 16 - May 26, 2012 (18 weeks).
Enroll by January 7, 2012 to receive $25 off per class! Also pay in full for an additional $5 off per class!
Payment plans are available.
Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services.
Blood donation takes less than one hour to complete. Donors must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. Senior citizens are encouraged to donate, as there is no upper age limit. Donors should eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within 4 hours prior to their donation. Donors can give blood every eight weeks.
The members of St. Mary Queen of Apostles Catholic Church invite the community to save lives by donating at a blood drive on Sunday, February 12. New and returning donors are invited to give between the hours of 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Blood donation takes less than one hour to complete. Donors must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years
Fresno City College Art Space Gallery Presents, Jean Ray Laury, One Woman's Work from January 23 - February 16, 2012. Opening Reception is on ArtHop, February 2, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Art Space Gallery Hours:
Monday and Tuesday - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday and Thursday - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday - Closed
The Madera Vintners Association’s family wineries are proud to present the Madera Wine Trail’s “Wine and Chocolate Weekend” on February 11 and 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your loved one and friends as you enjoy the award-winning wines of the Madera Wine Trail!
Guests will enjoy wine tasting at 10 wineries, live music, local art, chocolates and delicious food!Please visit www.MaderaWineTrail.com for more event information or to purchase tickets in advance.
You are invited to Meditation at the Center for Spiritual Living Fresno. Meditation is an important Spiritual Tool and Meditation in a group is very powerful. Meditation brings your focus away from the physical to the spiritual and helps bring clarity and peace of mind. Come for meditation, stay and enjoy the service at 11:00 a.m.
New Covenant Community Church has launched a GriefShare Grief Recovery Group. The group is open to anyone who has experienced a loss of someone close to them. We meet Sundays at New Covenant Community Church in Room 203 from 10:40 am to 11:40 am.
New Covenant Community Church is located at 1744 E. Nees Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. For more information, you can contact the NewCov's Care Ministries at 559.298.0688 x204 or mike@newcov.com.
The family owned and operated wineries of Fresno County will be hosting Wine & Chocolate Lovers Weekend 2012. You will have a chance to sample the wonderful wines from your own backyard and pair them many delicious chocolates. This will be there perfect present for your sweetheart or just some friends hanging out. Bring your favorite wine glass and see how yours compares to the others. Designated drivers will be served non alcoholic drinks
Enchilada lunch and talent showcase.
Our special The New Years Eve dance is semi formal attire, from 6:30PM to 12:15AM and is $70 person. Includes sit down dinner and dance with favors.
Central California Big Band Dance Society, on the first Sunday of each month, From 1 to 5PM, has a ball dancing to the music of the best big bands in the Valley. Come join in with a lot of very nice people having a great afternoon dancing. Check our web site for dates.
Boys and girls soccer tryouts: U10, U11, U12, U13, U14.
Feb. 11, 10 AM, Feb. 12, 1 PM, Feb. 18, 10 AM, Feb. 19, 1 PM, Bullard High School (Barstow fields)
bullardunitedsoccer.com
Open Mondays-Fridays by appointment.
Round: 2:30-3 p.m.; square: 3-5 p.m.