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Isabel Gomez
again took a chair with her back to the little storefront. “Everything’s OK,” she said when asked her perception of the event this year. She is a big supporter of the store and says it’s what the neighborhood needed. She’s a longtime resident of the area.
“Three years. Another celebration. The whole neighborhood participates in all the activities. It’s good for families. And a good price for the tacos and everything.”
Susanna Huerta brought her three children, Julian Moreno, 8, Marina, 6, and Saniyah, 4. They devoured their tacos and enjoyed the music. “We like to attend events like this,” Huerta said.
And Marina, or was it Saniyah, said they
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softball, which was
popular draw.
And Alex Elizondo,
second in Javier and Erika’s family, said she’s started writing a story about her trip with Sanger’s traveling water polo team to an open-water tournament in Croatia. She went with her mom, and said the experience proved utterly unforgettable. Her story will appear here later. Her siblings’ names are Rogelio and Angelica.
They also worked constantly, restocking drinks and doing whatever the were told. And all Javier’s siblings helped, Evelia, Linda, Juanita, Criselda and Beto. The Elizondo matriarch, the original Evelia, made sure she danced whenever she got the chance.
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meets the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Reedley Library, 1027 E. St. The titles of books the group is reading are posted in the library. Details, 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. 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.
See Calendar on page A10
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REEDLEY
St. La Salle Catholic School has a couple of events in September. The Jog-a-Thon on Sept. 13 challenges students to walk, jog or run to show support for the school and raise awareness of the importance of having an active healthy lifestyle with positive choices. Students seek sponsors for support. Pledges can be made on an “amount per lap” basis or can be collected at any time as a flat donation.
All funds raised to directly benefit St. La Salle students in the classrooms and throughout the school. The school’s annual Girls Volleyball Tournament starts at 8 a.m. Sept. 14. Junior high students will be playing. Both events are at the school, 404 Manning Ave.
Reedley Class of 1989 Reunion is planned from 6 p.m. to midnight Oct. 12 at the Wakehouse, 850 Kings River Road. Tickets are $55. Go to reedley1989. eventbrite.com. Details, reedley1989@gmail. com.
Reedley’s Business Resources Expo
by Fresno4Biz is scheduled 8 to 10 a.m. Sept. 12, at the Reedley Community Center, 100 N. East Ave. Reedley business owners and employees can learn what resources are available to them. Free registration can be done online at tinyurl.com/y353v393. Information: (559) 490- 7190.
Reedley Senior Prom and Dinner is an annual event for area seniors 60 years and older and is scheduled for 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. Last day
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Krystal Moreno sings to a young fan at the Mi Linda Tierra block party.
recruiting for its 8 and under, or 8U, team, and its 10U, 12U and 14U teams.
Maleah Ojeda, 12, plays shortstop for the team and posed for a photo amongst the traveling team’s trophies. She said she plans to be a future Apache.
“We’re currently recruiting and will start the fall season in September,” said coach Nate Rodriguez. “Our organization is based on giving girls from Sanger the ability to play softball at low cost. We just came off fifth in the 10U at the world series in Manteca in July.”
Other entertainment included Oro Norteño and Grupo La Autoridad Sin Limites. The festivities continued into the darkness and portable street lights were cranked up. The line at the taco bar didn’t get any shorter. The beer garden also proved a
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 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 those interested to its monthly book discussions. The group
also enjoyed playing at the park and attending Sanger’s National Night Out event at Sanger Park earlier this summer.
Vendors included Tony Lopez, owner of Armor of Faith Apparel of Fresno. “We’re out here doing it for the king of kings,” he said. “I do
a lot of outreach. Just to remind everyone of the Lord. Just to love on everybody.”
Lopez said seven years ago God changed his life. And he said he enjoys telling his story to others. “It’s more than just apparel,” he said. “It’s a message to the world. That’s our core value. It’s all
about unity, coming together. Through Christ, all things are possible.”
Other vendors included Dominguez Tupperware, with a vast selection on hand for what appeared to be every application, Golden Memorial, a Kona Ice truck and Sanger Warriors
to purchase tickets is 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 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
Leadership Northern Tulare County announces openings for our 2019-20 class.
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Streetlight Ministries 1024 G Street • Reedley • 638-4062
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