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REEDLEY
Reedley Senior Prom and Dinner — Annual event for area seniors 60 years and older is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 20, at Sierra View Homes, Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for pictures, dinner is at 5:45 p.m. and entertainment by Ron Surabian begins at 7 p.m. Ticket sales begin on Aug. 1 and seating is limited. Last day to purchase tickets is Thursday, Sept. 12. Signups are accepted at the Reedley Senior Center. Ticket information: (559) 637-4207.
Third Thursday of the month, 10:45 a.m. The Friends of the Library at the Reedley Library, 1027 E St. New members are welcome. For more details, call (559) 638-6476.
Every Thursday — Color Me Calm-Cheaper than Therapy. Begins at 6 p.m. Coloring is not only fun but great for stress relief and relaxation coloring pages and pens are provided by the library or bring your own. This is an adult activity. For more information contact the Reedley Branch Library at (559) 638-2818 or visit fresnolibrary.org
Every Saturday at 10 a.m. Read to a Dog. Dogs love children and books, come
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I began to research “squatters right’s” in California. Yes that is such a thing. I was shocked. I read that squatters cannot be easily removed from a home once they assume residence. In certain cases, homeowners have paid them to leave the property. In other cases, evictions have had to be filed. Unbelievable.
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They met with members of Congress and participated in a service learning project at the American Red Cross.
“It was just amazing,” Ruiz said. “Now I have best friends from New York to Arizona. We’re from all across the nation.”
They maintain contact through group chats and other electronic means of communication. “Every day we’re talking about what we did at work,” she said. “I love getting to hear (what everybody’s up to.)”
“It’s really just the exchange of ideas,” Cordoba said. “Our
read a story to a registered therapy dog from Tail Waggin’ Tutors. All school age children are welcome. For more information contact the Reedley Branch Library at (559) 638-2818 or visit fresnolibrary.org.
The Reedley Reading Group invites you to our monthly book discussions. We meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Reedley Library located on 1027 E. St. Even though you may have not read the book we invite you to come over anyway and listen to our discussions. The title of the books we will be reading are posted in the library. For more details please email gnmjohnson2@comcast.net
Learning is a snap! — Elenco’s Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Kids have fun while learning the basics of electricity. Lets see what we can make. These classes will be taking place the first and third Wednesday of every month for ages 6 and up. Classes will begin at 2 p.m.
Builders Club — Join us at the Reedley Library and create Lego masterpieces with other Lego enthusiasts. They will be held every second and fourth Wednesday of each month for ages 5 years and older.
Jr. Leader Program — Register now, program
watch my first musical, “Jekyll and Hyde” at the Reedley River City Theatre. Thank you to Mark Luzania for the invitation and congratulations to the extremely talented group of performers. Michael Angel, who played Jekyll and his counterpart, I cannot say enough what an amazing performance that was. Keep up the great work. I know it was Michael’s first time back on stage, but I hope it’s not his last.
morals and values are all the same.” She said she appreciated how those in the Student Leaders program were open- minded, inclusive and kind.
Cordoba said she met a girl from Delaware who was the state’s Miss Outstanding Teen and went around teaching science, mathematics and engineering to young people. And she met a boy from Spokane who worked for a food recovery nonprofit of his own design.
Ruiz said she’s interested in becoming an attorney. She said she tried to get an internship with a local firm but didn’t get it because of a flood in new business. She vowed to try again. She said she doesn’t know what specialty she would pursue.
is available during summer, July 15 through Aug. 2. Youth ages 13-16 may apply to assist paid staff in the City’s Summer Camp Programs. Applications are available at the Reedley Community Center. For more information please call (559) 637-4203
Summer Day Camp Program — Register now! Weekday program is offered Monday, July 15, through Friday, Aug. 2, from 7:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Register online through DASH or come by the Reedley Community Center. Weekly and daily rates are available. For more information on dates and times please call (559) 637-4203.
HipHop—An8week session is now under way. Fridays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register online through DASH or come by the Reedley Community Center. Call for more information (559) 637-4203.
2019 Swim Lessons Season - Registration opens May 13 at 8 a.m. Lessons start June 17, three different sessions with morning, afternoon and evening classes available at the Reedley High School Pool, register online through DASH or come in to the Reedley Community Center. For more information on dates and times please call: (559) 637-4203
Intro to Diving Class — Register now, classes start June 17, three different sessions at the Reedley High School Pool. Register online through DASH or come by the Reedley Community Center, ages 12-18. Monday- Thursday from 10:05 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. For more information (559) 637-4203
Cops, Jocks & Kids Sports Camp - Registration available until Friday, July 19, online through DASH or come by the Reedley Community Center. Camp runs for two days, Aug. 6
But she had an idea.
“I just took a trip to
Belize,” she said, explaining the Central American excursion was part of her school’s curriculum. “I met a man, he’s from the States not too far from Fresno, and he said I would make the most in family law. I don’t think I can do family law.”
Ruiz was a member of University High’s varsity debate team and said she plans to audition for the school’s mock trial team.
Cordoba said she wants to pursue a business degree. “My goal is an MBA,” she said.
Both said they are evaluating schools across the country. And both said that while they’re family- oriented and close to their
and Aug. 7 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for ages 7-12 years. For more information call: (559) 637-4203.
The Reedley Branch Library presents “Summer at your library.” Programs for grades kindergarten through fifth grade. Wednesdays at 10 a.m., locations may vary, space is limited please pick up a free ticket the day before.
DINUBA
The Dinuba Senior Center holds Coffee & Conversation every Monday at the center’s Social Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 437 N. Eaton Ave. This month, the center is doing rock painting. Details, Cece Bobst at 591- 2450.
Bingo is held from 8 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Dinuba Senior Center, 437 N. Eaton Ave., in Room A-3 of the center. Dinuba Senior Director Cece Bobst, says bingo offers certain health benefits for those who play. It enhances coordination and reflexes, assists in healing, increases physical health, boosts hand-eye coordination, boosts memory, prevents isolation and provides opportunities for socialization. Details, Cece Bobst at 591-2450.
Dinuba Christian Church plans its Vacation Bible School from July 21 to July 25. The program will be held at the church, located at 355 East Saginaw Avenue from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a suggested donation of $1 for kids and $2 for adults. This year’s VBS theme is Roar! Life is Wild, God is Good. For more information, call 591-4454.
The Alta District Historical Society plans an art exhibit featuring the work of A.J. Gorini on Aug. 6. The exhibit will be held at the ADHS White House, located at 289
communities, they’d attend school across the country if the opportunity was too valuable to pass up.
Cordoba said she’s the only one on her family who’s traveled via airplane. She said she traveled to Costa Rica with Rustic Pathways, an organization that incorporates service and adventure, fundraising to make it happen.
Ruiz, who is heavily into sports, said she enjoys passing on her knowledge. She has coached baseball and played soccer. In the gym one recent afternoon, she offered tips to a trio of kids playing soccer. “This is one of my favorite parts,” she said. “Teaching them to do a crossover in basketball or a rainbow kick with a soccer ball.”
South K Street in Dinuba, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Dinuba Chamber of Commerce will also be having their monthly mixer during the event. For more information, call 591-2144.
The Dinuba Knights of Columbus will be hosting a fundraiser dance Aug. 10 at the Dinuba Memorial Hall. The dance will the bands Balazzo and Poderoso. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the dance beginning at 7:30 p.m. and lasting until 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The Dinuba Knights of Columbus will also be raffling various items during the event. Pre- sale tickets are available at Serrano’s Furniture Galleries at 205 East Tulare Street Dinuba and at Cross Country Mortgage at 1060 G Street in Reedley. For more information, contact Rudy Lopez at 859-8290.
The Dinuba High School Class of 1979 will be having its 40th Class Reunion on Sept. 28 at Fort Washington Country Club in Fresno. The event will be a business casual attire event (T-shirts and/or jeans will not be permitted). Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment will start at 7:30 p.m. and dance will begin at 8:30 p.m. The cost to attend is $60 per person. Payment must be received by Sept. 1, no refunds. Special hotel rates at the Holiday Inn Express on Howard St. in Fresno area available by mentioning the DHS Class of ‘79 reunion. For more information, please call, text or email Shawn Reilly Arias at (559) 623-4078 or sarias2119@gmail.com, or Cece Sandoval Bobst at (559) 305-0652 or c_bobst@ yahoo.com.
SANGER
St. Mary’s Community Summer Festival is planned from 5 to 11 p.m. Aug. 2, 3to11p.m.Aug.3and3 to10p.m.Aug.3atthe corner of Bethel and North
At one point, one of the kids showed Cordoba how to properly throw a football. She mastered the spiral throw. “I’m a lot of things,” she said. “But an athlete is not one of them.” Cordoba is on her school’s cheer team and an uncle is a former Fresno State football Bulldog so she’s got the background.
Weakland said she expects to pursue a continuing relationship with Bank of America to continue the Student Leaders internships. She said she’s been very impressed with Cordoba and Ruiz. “Their energy, their drive,” she said. “They’re going to be superstars wherever they land.”
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avenues in Sanger. Bands include New Monsanto, DJ Lobo, 82 Deluxe, Mariachi Cachanilla and Califas. Food and vendors will be on site. Silent auction, carnival and a cupcake war competition starts the event. Details, 559-875-2025 or stmarysparishsanger. org.
St. Mary’s Parish in Sanger plans a blood drive from5to8p.m.Aug.4at the church, 12050 E. North Ave. or the corner of North and Bethel avenues. Central California Blood Center is involved. Details, Martha Lomeli 559-365-8933.
AMVETS plans its fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 2, or the first Friday of every month all summer, at the Eagles hall, 225 J St. Chili dog night starts June 19 at the same time and will continue on the third Wednesday of every month. Details, George 559-286- 5667.
The 18th Sanger Apache Football Annual Golf Tournament is planned at noon Aug. 2 at the Sherwood Forest Golf Club, 79 N. Frankwood Ave. Entry is $90 per player. Details, Jorge Pena 559-940-0346 or apachegolftourney@gmail. com.
The Apache Football Boosters Eighth Annual Kick-Off Dinner is planned starting with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at River Island Occasions, 16662 E. Annadale Ave. in Sanger. There is to be music, dancing, dinner, a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $30 and each includes two drink tickets. Reservation deadline is Aug. 6. Details, Sonia Gomez 559-281-2246 or Jessica Jones 559-696-6280.
The Sanger Woman’s Club annual Rummage Sale returns from 7 a.m. to1p.m.Aug.10and11 at the group’s clubhouse on the corner of P and Seventh streets. Expect a
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changes, and officials anticipate opening the opera house as an entertainment venue for parties.
“This place is definitely underrated,” Mckayla Welty said. “This is my first time, but I will be coming back.”
For more information on upcoming shows visit reedleyrivercitytheatre. org.
Thursday, August 1, 2019 | A8 | Mid Valley TiMes Community Calendar
National Night Out FREE 2019 FREE
Demos! All donations will be Raf e! given to HOPE Sanger.
Tuesday, August 6th 5:30pm - 8:30pm Sanger City Park 477 Academy Ave.
Join us for a fun and educational evening on Public Safety and Crime prevention.
A Blood Mobile will be on-site.
Sponsored by Sanger Police Department & Sanger Fire Department