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NEW FRESNO EVENTS
Kids
SATURDAY SCIENCE WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27; 12 noon 1 p.m., 1 p.m. 2 p.m., or 2 p.m. 3 p.m.; The Discovery Center, 1944 N. Winery Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The theme for February is Animal Mania. This month learn about the animals that live in the desert, in water, in the arctic, and the forest. Find out about food, where they live, what colors they are, and a variety of other interesting details about a wide variety of animals. COST: $5 per family. CONTACT: Call 251-5533 or email for more information. OPENING DAY FOR ROTARY STORYLAND AND PLAYLAND WHERE: Saturday, February 13; 10:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Avenue, Fresno.DESCRIPTION: It is time once again for the Storyland and Playland, Fresno institutions, to open for the season. Come and enjoy a day of unlimited fun at Storyland and Playland.COST: $13 per person.CONTACT: Call 486-2124 (Shannon Harris) for more information.POLAR PLUNGE WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, February 27; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Millerton Lake, 5290 Millerton Lake Road, Friant.DESCRIPTION: Brave souls with warm hearts take the plunge to raise funds for the Special Olympics. Costumes are encouraged.COST: Your donated time to raise sponsorships.CONTACT: Call 925-944-8802 (Donna Romero) for more information.SWEETHEART LUNCHEON WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, February 27; 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m.; International Catering, 4277 N. Swift Avenue, Fresno.DESCRIPTION: Join the Down Syndrome Association of Central California as our loved ones with Down syndrome model their way down the runway escorting our major 2009 volunteers, business and agency partners. The event will include a silent auction. All proceeds will be used to support programs and events that benefit all people whose lives are touched by Down syndrome.COST: $35 per ticket; sponsorships $500 to $1,000.CONTACT: Call 228-0411 or email for tickets or more information.1ST ANNUAL CONGENITAL HEART DEFECTS AWARENESS WALK WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, February 27; 8 a.m. 1 p.m.; Woodward Park, 7775 N. Friant Road, Mt. View Shelter, Fresno.DESCRIPTION: Join this walk and help raise funds for congenital heart defects research and hospital programs. The day will feature a family fun day after the walk. Food, entertainment and information booths will be offered during the event. All proceeds raised will support the programs of Its My Heart-Fresno.COST: $25 (16 and above) includes a t-shirt; free (15 and under); $30 after February 22; prizes are awarded based on money raised.CONTACT: Call 222-7366 (Betty Goertzen) 355-2676 (Pam) for more information.February is National Pet Dental Health MonthDid you know, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3? The Valley Animal Center's Low-Cost Spay, Neuter, and Vaccination Clinic is happy to announce the debut of our state-of-the-art dental machine. Services include routine dental cleanings, tooth extractions, dental surgeries and more for dogs and cats. And as always, these services are provided at a low-cost to the pet-loving public. For more information or to schedule an
appointment, The Valley
Animal Center is a non-profit, no-kill shelter and low-cost
spay/neuter/vaccination clinic for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. The foundation is dedicated to
controlling the pet population through Spay Day SpecialDid you know, in 11 years, an
unspayed female cat, an unneutered male cat, and all of their offspring
can produce more than 11 million cats? Do your part to cut down on the pet
overpopulation by spaying and neutering today. For more information or to schedule an
appointment, GENERAL
THE ARTS
ENVIRONMENTAL
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