This week the $25.00 gift card for Marble Slab Creamery goes to Carole for the pic, “Last soccer game of season. For 8 year old girls team from Gibson Soccer League. Go Lady Knights!”. Want to … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week Winner (12/6)
Community Events – Dec 4th
Kitty Christmas and Merry Mutts Holiday Open House When: December 5th 4:00pm to 8:00pm Where: 3934 N. Hayston Ave, Fresno, CA 93726 The trees are lit and the shelter dogs are practicing … [Read more...] about Community Events – Dec 4th
Shop Local: Petunia’s Place
Do you remember when you were little and you would dream about the job you wanted to be when you grew up? What would your dream job be now? If money were no object, or if you could just solely do … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Petunia’s Place
Shop Local: Let Your Inner Brit Shine with Ava Marie’s
It’s my belief that, secretly, all of us ladies wish we could look like Princess Kate, if only for a day. She always appears in public looking impossibly impeccable from head to toe, whether she’s a … [Read more...] about Shop Local: Let Your Inner Brit Shine with Ava Marie’s
FresYes People – A Familiar Face in the Evolving Fresno Art Scene
Two hours after leaving 1821 Gallery, and a flurry of online searches later, I realized I'd just interviewed a pretty important person--see also: celebrity, luminary, pioneer, authority, … [Read more...] about FresYes People – A Familiar Face in the Evolving Fresno Art Scene
Outside the box gift ideas for children
Are you finding yourself uninspired by your child/godchild/nephew/niece's Christmas list that consists of 46 Minecraft or Elsa and Anna toys? Yup. Me too. Wanting to surprise them with something … [Read more...] about Outside the box gift ideas for children
Hot Toddies for the Holidays
There's nothing quite as satisfying as a hot drink on a cool winter day. I had my first-of-the-season hot chocolate with marshmallows last week and I just loved the way the melted marshmallows oozed … [Read more...] about Hot Toddies for the Holidays
FresYes Outdoors Top Ten
As I sat and wrote this at the Sea Shanty in Cayucos closing out the Thanksgiving weekend I thought it would be fun to look into the best things about FresYes Outdoors in a Late Show top ten fashion … [Read more...] about FresYes Outdoors Top Ten
FresYes! Featured Game of Round 3: Division 1: (5)Clovis Cougars @ (1)Edison Tigers
November 28, 2014 Sunnyside stadium was jam packed for this highly anticipated contest between two historic teams. The top seed Edison Tigers played host to the fifth seed Clovis Cougars in a … [Read more...] about FresYes! Featured Game of Round 3: Division 1: (5)Clovis Cougars @ (1)Edison Tigers
Pic of the Week Winner for 11/28
This week the $25.00 gift card for Chiffonos Bakery goes to Brianne for the pic, “At Toys r Us, she saw Rudolph and just HAD to give him a hug!”. Want to know how they did it? Read this … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week Winner for 11/28
Community Events – Nov 28th
Fresno High Neighborhood Holiday Home Tour When: December 8, 2014 6pm to 9pm Please join us for the 19th annual Fresno High Home Tour, Monday December 8, 2014, 6pm-9pm. Residents of the … [Read more...] about Community Events – Nov 28th
Christmas Tree Lane
Welp, Thanksgiving is over, and I'm sure many of us are still in a food coma. ;) I hope everyone had a nice day with family and friends. Hopefully the fights were kept to a minimum, and instead lots … [Read more...] about Christmas Tree Lane
FresYes People – Building Community One M.E.A.L. at a Time
First of all, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you are surrounded by friends and family and that your bellies are full of turkey and stuffing and all the rest. It being a day to count blessings and give … [Read more...] about FresYes People – Building Community One M.E.A.L. at a Time
Here’s what FresYes Readers are thankful for…
We at FresYes hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day today. We asked what you were thankful for and you responded. In no particular order here's what you said. Melissa R. I am thankful … [Read more...] about Here’s what FresYes Readers are thankful for…
What We’re Thankful For in Fresno
In my very first blog for FresYes, I talked a little bit about my love for Fresno. I supposed you can’t be a blogger for FresYes without loving this city. I’ve lived here since I was four. As it says … [Read more...] about What We’re Thankful For in Fresno
FresYes Family Events: Swedefest 14
This past Sunday evening, our family enjoyed one of our favorite Fresno-born events, the Swedefest. This 14th installment of the semi-annual event, held at the Tower Theater and hosted by Dumb Drum … [Read more...] about FresYes Family Events: Swedefest 14
Recipe: Trelio’s Pumpkin Agnolotti
For those of you looking for a last-minute-something-special to impress your relatives this Thursday, there's nothing like a savory pumpkin agnolotti to do just the trick. A cousin to ravioli, … [Read more...] about Recipe: Trelio’s Pumpkin Agnolotti
FresYes! Featured Game of Round 2: Division 3: (6)South Rebels @ (3)Madera Coyotes
November 21, 2014 It was a cold but clear night in Madera. Memorial stadium was the sight for this division 3, second round matchup between the visiting Rebels of South High, and the hometown … [Read more...] about FresYes! Featured Game of Round 2: Division 3: (6)South Rebels @ (3)Madera Coyotes
3.1 miles, how hard could it be?
The big news in my life this week was I ran, not IRAN, but I actually ran. After the 2 Cities Marathon and the story I wrote people who know I ran long, long ago have been trying to get me to lace up … [Read more...] about 3.1 miles, how hard could it be?
The FresYes Garden: Planting Bulbs
Bulbs often get overlooked in my garden. I think it may have something to do with being patient, or not, as in my case. You plant them in the Fall and don’t get the full benefit of them until … [Read more...] about The FresYes Garden: Planting Bulbs
What are you thankful for?
It's that time of the year when we pause our busy lives for just a moment and reflect on the people and things that we are thankful for. We'd like to know what you are thankful for this year … [Read more...] about What are you thankful for?
Pic of the Week Winner 11/22
This week the $25.00 gift card for Patio Cafe goes to Robin for the pic, "All Bentley needs at the end if the day is the little red cup!!". Want to know how they did it? Read this post! The … [Read more...] about Pic of the Week Winner 11/22
Reaching Out To Our Neighbors
Well, I can hardly believe that the holidays are right around the corner. I remember back in July when I would jokingly say, "Better start your Christmas shopping." Now look, Christmas is about a … [Read more...] about Reaching Out To Our Neighbors
FresYes People – The Ladies and Gents of Fresno’s Beard and Mustache Club
We all want to belong. And it can be hard work finding that one group of people who just gets us. The members of the Beard and Mustache Club for Gentlemen in the Greater Fresno Area have an advantage … [Read more...] about FresYes People – The Ladies and Gents of Fresno’s Beard and Mustache Club
Shop Local for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
If there’s one thing I’ve gained from my first few months here at FresYes, it’s a true love of shopping local. So as we’re staring down the biggest shopping weekend of the year, there’s really only … [Read more...] about Shop Local for Black Friday and Small Business Saturday