Cancer affects lives in many different ways, and if you’re reading this, chances are, you’ve been affected by and/or known someone who has dealt with cancer. One of the things that I’ve learned over … [Read more...] about Local Cancer Survivors Connect with Art of Life
Community Events – November 12th
Changes of Heart (The Double Inconstancy) When: November 12th - 14th and 19th - 21st at 8:00pm Where: North Hall 123 (Seminary Chapel) on the main FPU campus, 1717 S. Chestnut Ave., … [Read more...] about Community Events – November 12th
Local musician, Roger Perry, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
If you're familiar with the local, live music scene, chances are you've enjoyed the vocals and guitar of Roger Perry. A mainstay in the Fresno area, guitarist since childhood, and avid Elvis Presley, … [Read more...] about Local musician, Roger Perry, honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Fresno Fitness: Mar Cardio Studio – Assault Bike Workouts
The first time I saw an air bike was at my old CrossFit Box. It was an older Airdyne brand bike, sitting in a corner, only used by a couple of people (usually older) to warm up before class started. I … [Read more...] about Fresno Fitness: Mar Cardio Studio – Assault Bike Workouts
5 of the Best Stops on Clovis’ Pollasky Avenue
With a population of just over 100,000, the sweet little city of Clovis is alive and growing. Incorporated in 1912, Clovis was pioneered by a man named Marcus Pollasky, and a group of prominent Fresno … [Read more...] about 5 of the Best Stops on Clovis’ Pollasky Avenue
Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Root. A Community General Store The number of people who believe in downtown Fresno, and are willing to make a contribution to its revitalization, grew by two last week. On Thursday during ArtHop, … [Read more...] about Clovis Couple Returns to Valley to Put Down New Roots
Invitation to the Ball
(Historic Ball Ranch this Saturday November 7th!) Once in a while we open the mail, well email, and find something both exciting and so rare you must take action. A few months back I decided … [Read more...] about Invitation to the Ball
FresYes Events: It’s Swedefest Time!
You guys. It's November! You know what that means? WHOA. Hold your reindeer. No, I'm not talking about the holidays... It's SWEDEFEST time! Swedefest 15 is rapidly approaching - we're just under a … [Read more...] about FresYes Events: It’s Swedefest Time!
DIY “Top Dog Pet Wash” Provides Mess-Free Solution
It’s finally fall in Fresno, and with it is coming some much-needed rain. With the rain also comes a dirty problem for pet owners: muddy dogs. It’s hard to keep all that stuff from being trekked in … [Read more...] about DIY “Top Dog Pet Wash” Provides Mess-Free Solution
Meet Local Comedian Christy Farley
This past summer I wrote about the free comedy show that happens every month at the downtown Teazer World Market. It’s a great venue in that you get to buy some delicious tea, and enjoy a night full … [Read more...] about Meet Local Comedian Christy Farley
Questions about buying or selling a home with Solar
For those of you who don't know, we are still trying to sell our old house in Sunnyside. It seems that the Sunrun solar on our roof creates a lot of questions and nervousness. But it is due to people … [Read more...] about Questions about buying or selling a home with Solar
City Without Orphans: Changing the Numbers, Giving a Gift
Want to hear something shocking? There are over 1,900 kids in foster care in Fresno County, due to abuse, abandonment or neglect. That is basically the size of the total enrollment of Clovis West High … [Read more...] about City Without Orphans: Changing the Numbers, Giving a Gift
Fresno Dolphins Swim Team Masters
The later part of 2014 was rough for me. In July, they found a weird tumor on the back of my leg, which lead to three surgeries in 5 months and left me unable to workout, without restrictions, until … [Read more...] about Fresno Dolphins Swim Team Masters
Local Día de los Muertos Event Keeps Memories Alive
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
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