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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.
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The Burris Park
Foundation is a nonprofit foundation. Its mission focus: through a
community based effort, Burris Park will become an outdoor classroom
where students from throughout Kings County, who attend public and
private schools, are inspired to be life-long learners and proactive
stewards of the environment. Proceeds from this charity event help
fund enriching learning opportunities not affordable through public
funds. They will help the continued development of the Burris Park
Outdoor School to benefit all the children of Kings
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Events listed by day, month and year
Summer 2009
- Fresno County Cooling Centers -
When the temperature rises to 105 degrees, many communities around Fresno County will be opening cooling centers. The cooling centers that have been confirmed to date are list on PDF file from Fresno County Information & Referral Network.
Includes traditional track and year-round calendars.
Events listed by day, month, year and type: all events, music/concert events, FSU Men's Basketball, FSU Women's Basketball, and Fresno Falcons.
'Music / Concert Events'
'Other Events'
Heritage Fresno
Includes information on exhibitions, conversations with the artist, Fresno Folklore Society events, and more.
Lists North, Central and Downtown Fresno galleries, which are open the first Thursday of each month (year around) from 5-8 p.m.
Includes the categories of Shows, Concerts/Plays, Workshops, Auditions, Competitions/Call for Artists.
Calendar of Events, list of On-Site Programs and Off-Site programs.
Weekend shows schedule, star gazing events, comprehensive list of relevant links. Garden of the Sun Demonstration Garden at the Fresno Discovery Center Calendar of EventsThe University of California Cooperative Extension in Fresno County, through its Master Gardener Program, has developed a one-acre ornamental and food production demonstration garden at the Discovery Center, located at 1944 N. Winery Ave., Fresno, CA. Lists events by these categories:
4-H/Youth; Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences, Natural Resources, Marine Science/Sea Grant, Livestock and Range Management, Gardening and Master Gardeners, Agriculture, and more.
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