It is an honor to recognize eleven amazing and deserving mothers who have been nominated for the honor of receiving one of our two wonderful prizes for the FresYes Mother's Day Giveaway. Each of these … [Read more...] about FresYes Mother’s Day Giveaway: Finalists – your vote needed!
The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
"If people concentrated on the really important things of life, there'd be a shortage of fishing poles." ~ Doug Larson A few articles back I wrote about fly fishing, today I write … [Read more...] about The Upper San Joaquin – a fly fishing tale
FresYes People – Forrest Armstrong Puts the Pieces Back Together in his Jewelry
It was by chance that Forrest Armstrong landed on the doorstep (or in the yard, rather) of well-known renegades of avant-garde jewelry Alex & Lee in 2004. At the time, Armstrong was working as a … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Forrest Armstrong Puts the Pieces Back Together in his Jewelry
Donate Local: Assistance League Thrift Boutique
During my childhood, my mother liked to go yard sales every Saturday morning. Her and my step grandmother would get up early, take a pocket full of change, and head out way before anyone else got up. … [Read more...] about Donate Local: Assistance League Thrift Boutique
Shop Local: Envy Fine Clothing is Fashionable and Family-Friendly
A lot of my “research” for this blog involves just dropping into stores on the weekends and seeing what’s up. I keep a running list of shops on my phone - any time someone mentions a place, I make a … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Envy Fine Clothing is Fashionable and Family-Friendly
What Moms really want for Mother’s Day {+ a very special giveaway!}
Take a moment and think about this question: What do moms really want for Mother's Day? What came to mind? Was it jewelry? Giftcards? Flowers? Chocolates? Turns out, what moms really want is … [Read more...] about What Moms really want for Mother’s Day {+ a very special giveaway!}
The Spot
From my earliest days of shooting a bow and arrow I learned the importance of "the spot" or otherwise known as the bullseye to the non archery crowd. You go to a tournament or just shooting around … [Read more...] about The Spot
FresYes People – New Church Offers an ‘Encounter’ with God
Joe Basile has a lot of tattoos. He's also a sharp dresser who seems to favor bow ties and vests paired with button-up shirts and skinny jeans; and the wave of dark hair piled atop his head is a … [Read more...] about FresYes People – New Church Offers an ‘Encounter’ with God
Community Events – April 17th
Beer and Brats When: April 24th 5:30pm to 8:30pm Where: Willow Gardens Nursery, 10428 N Willow Ave, Clovis, California 93619 Join the Valley Animal Center for an evening of fun and … [Read more...] about Community Events – April 17th
NOtown Roller Derby
Have you ever watched the movie Whip It? It stars Ellen Page, Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wiig, and Jimmy Fallon. It's a movie about a girl pursuing her dream to compete in a roller derby league. … [Read more...] about NOtown Roller Derby
Shop Local: A New Look at Tsu Tsu Boutique
If you’ve read my blogs for any length of time, you’ll know that I’m a sucker for a good designer name. And you know I wrestle with the two loves in my life - buying designer and shopping local - … [Read more...] about Shop Local: A New Look at Tsu Tsu Boutique
FresYes Places: North Fresno Batting Range
A couple of weeks ago, I shared information about Future Prospects indoor batting cages and baseball training facility here on FresYes. A fantastic facility with lots to offer, and the advantage of … [Read more...] about FresYes Places: North Fresno Batting Range
See This Historical Artist’s Home at ArtHop (T. Newton Russell)
This week for ArtHop, you can check out the historical home of the late local artist/sculptor, T. Newton Russell, and discover a few up-and-coming artists who have turned the house into a mini … [Read more...] about See This Historical Artist’s Home at ArtHop (T. Newton Russell)
The River Center
Sitting quietly at the end of the Lewis Eaton Trail is the prize of the San Joaquin River Trust and Conservancy in the form of the River Center. The people of FresYes drive up and down Friant road day … [Read more...] about The River Center
The FresYes Garden: Local Garden Spotlight
"The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies."~ Gertrude Jekyll One of the things I like best about working at Evergreen Garden Center is meeting the customers. The … [Read more...] about The FresYes Garden: Local Garden Spotlight
FresYes People – It’s Service Before Self for Selma Volunteer Dori Moya
"Here I have so much love. What else could I need?" - Dori Moya How someone so small in stature could have such a large impact on a community is extraordinary. But the numbers don't lie. With … [Read more...] about FresYes People – It’s Service Before Self for Selma Volunteer Dori Moya
Community Events – April 10th
Jeremy “Elvis” Pearce at Frank’s Place When: April 17th 8:00pm to 11:00pm Where: Frank's Place, 1432 Fulton Street Fresno, CA 93721 Jeremy Pearce's tribute to the King of Rock-n-Roll is … [Read more...] about Community Events – April 10th
Local Documentary- Our Lives: Surviving the Streets of Fresno
Last week for Easter break my daughter went on a local missions trip. The youth advisers really took the time to highlight Fresno to the Jr.High students. The youth did things like clean up graffiti, … [Read more...] about Local Documentary- Our Lives: Surviving the Streets of Fresno
Show Fresno AND Grizzlies Pride With Team Store Shirts
OK, guys, listen up! This is it, the moment I’ve been prepping you all for: The Fresno Grizzlies opening weekend is upon us. As such, I wanted to make sure you all show up to the game as the baseball- … [Read more...] about Show Fresno AND Grizzlies Pride With Team Store Shirts
Guest Post: Bianca Echeveste
Guest Post from Bianca Echeveste I actually live in Firebaugh, but since no one knows where that is, I claim Fresno. I hope that counts; maybe like an honorary Fresnian or something. The fact … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Bianca Echeveste
FresYes Families: The perfect mom’s night out!
Everybody deserves a nice night away from the business of everyday life and the accompanying routines and I know for some moms, these nights can be few and far between. In many cases, a fancy, … [Read more...] about FresYes Families: The perfect mom’s night out!
Why summer camps are important
It came to me recently that my outdoors life all started for me back in summer between the 5th and 6th grade while spending a couple of weeks up at Sequoia Lake for YMCA camp. The year before my … [Read more...] about Why summer camps are important
FresYes People – Ellie Koleen is Fresno’s Instagram ‘It’ Girl
Ellie Koleen is cool. Let's just get that out of the way. But what makes her particular brand of cool so appealing is that it's 100 percent real and involves really gorgeous photographs. Koleen is … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Ellie Koleen is Fresno’s Instagram ‘It’ Girl
Fresno High Flea
I was talking with a friend last night about how much I love Fresno. I know that some people really don't like it here, but honestly, I do. I know I've said it before, and it's the truth. This week … [Read more...] about Fresno High Flea
Community Events -April 3rd
Fresno Mini Maker Fair When: April 11, 2015 10am to 6pm Where: Fresno Art Museum + Radio Park - 2233 N. First Street, Fresno, CA 93703 A family-friendly festival of invention, creativity, … [Read more...] about Community Events -April 3rd