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SUMMARY:Community Housing Council of Fresno hosts free disaster Preparedness & Recovery Workshop
DESCRIPTION:When disaster strikes\, preparation can make all the difference. This March\, Community Housing Council of Fresno is hosting a FREE\, hands-on Disaster Preparedness & Recovery Workshop designed to equip families with practical skills to stay safe and recover faster during emergencies. \n\nParticipants will learn:\nHow to build an emergency plan that actually works\nWhat to include in a disaster kit\, and what items may be unnecessary\nHow to safeguard important documents\nWhere to go and who to contact after a disaster
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/community-housing-council-of-fresno-hosts-free-disaster-preparedness-recovery-workshop/
LOCATION:2560 W. Shaw Lane\, Suite #101\, Fresno\, CA 93711
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Housing Council":MAILTO:@chc_fresno
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T090000
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SUMMARY:Cars on K
DESCRIPTION:Cars on K\, a springtime classic\, returns to Downtown Tulare for its annual community event on the first Saturday of April.  \nTulare’s Chamber of Commerce is excited to showcase classic cars\, hot rods\, muscle cars and custom vehicles on Downtown Tulare’s historic K Street. \nThis year\, the first Saturday in April is the day before Easter. The event will feature an expanded kids craft and game area as well as a special guest\, the Easter Bunny! \nRegistered vehicles will participate in the Best of Show and Top 30 Awards. \nCars\, food\, games and more. All ages are welcome! \n  \nWhere: Downtown Tulare on K Street \nWhen: Saturday\, April 4\, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. \nCost to attend: Free \nCost to register a vehicle: $35 (Early)\, $40 (Day-of)
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/cars-on-k/
LOCATION:Downtown Tulare\, 100 N K St\, Tulare\, CA\, 93274\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tulare Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:darcy@tularechamber.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T080000
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SUMMARY:Fresno State Hosts 2nd Annual Child Abuse & Foster Care Awareness 5K Run/ 1.5 mile Walk
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your running shoes and make a difference! The Social Work Student Associations and Phi Alpha Honors Society at Fresno State proudly invite the community to participate in the 2nd Annual Child Abuse and Foster Care Awareness 5K Run/Walk on Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\, at the beautiful Memorial Gardens located at 5241 N. Maple Avenue\, Fresno\, CA. \n\nThis inspiring event aims to raise critical awareness about child abuse prevention and foster care needs\, with proceeds supporting advocacy and community education efforts. Together\, we can protect the future of our children and uplift families across the Central Valley. \nHighlights of the Event: \n● ‍♂️ 5K Run starting at 8:00 AM\, Walk 1.5K Walk begins at 8:05 am — open to all ages and fitness levels!\n● 🎉 Wellness Fair and Food Trucks from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM — enjoy great food\, free wellness resources!\n● 🎁 Registrants receive a commemorative event T-shirt and medal!\n● 🎶 Music\, family-friendly atmosphere\, and community resource booths! \nWhy Participate? \n● Make a difference: Every step you take helps raise awareness and support prevention efforts.\n● Get moving: It’s a fun and energizing way to kick off your weekend!\n● Bring the whole family.\n● Support a great cause: Show solidarity with foster youth and child advocacy efforts in our community.
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/fresno-state-hosts-2nd-annual-child-abuse-foster-care-awareness-5k-run-1-5-mile-walk/
LOCATION:Fresno State Memorial Gardens\, 5241 N. Maple Avenue\, Fresno\, CA\, 93740\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Social Work Studen Association":MAILTO:swsafresnostate@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T080000
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SUMMARY:Tulare County Gift of Life Run & Walk
DESCRIPTION:Sign up on the First Ever Tulare County Donate Life 5K Run/Walk in the Central Valley!!! Support awareness on Living organ donation. Stop by our educational tables to be proactive on your kidney health.  \n\n*Informational booths\n*Bounce house\n*Live music/DJ\n*Free t-shirt for runners\n*Age group and finisher medals\n\n  \nWhen:  \nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. \n  \nWhere: \nCutler Park in Visalia \n15520 Ivanhoe Dr.\, Visalia\, CA 93292 \n  \nCost: \n$43.90 online \n$45 at the door
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/tulare-county-gift-of-life-run-walk/
LOCATION:Visalia’s Cutler Park\, 15520 Ivanhoe Dr.\, Visalia\, CA\, 93292\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central Valley Education Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging day of thought leadership\, innovation\, and networking. Gain valuable insights from industry experts\, participate in CEU-accredited sessions and connect with fellow professionals in the education and design space. \nThe Central Valley Education Summit is an annual gathering hosted at Tangram’s Fresno showroom that brings together K–12 leaders\, higher education partners\, architects\, designers and industry experts from across the region. Designed as a forum for connection and growth\, the Summit focuses on innovative learning environments\, emerging trends in education design\, and collaborative strategies to better serve students throughout the Central Valley. \nThe morning agenda includes accredited CEU offerings\, a panel discussion featuring regional education and design leaders\, and local project spotlights that highlight real work happening right here in the Valley. What began as a local idea has quickly become a meaningful platform for thought leadership\, partnership\, and elevating education spaces in our community. \nFeatured Speaker: \nMarisa Sergnese\, MEd\nApplied research & learning consultant\, Steelcase Learning \nAgenda:\n8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.\nBreakfast & Networking\nLight breakfast & coffee \n8:30 a.m. – 9:20 a.m.\nCEU #1 Steelcase Libraries CEU \n9:20 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.\nBreak\nReset before content shift. \n9:30 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.\nCEU #2 Smith System\nPersonalized Student Learning: Designing Learning Environments that Support All Learners \n10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.\nBreak\nStretch\, refuel\, move rooms if needed. \n10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.\nProject Share: Sierra High School \n\n10:55 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.\nPanel Discussion\nDesigning for Education in the Central Valley \n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\nLocal Project Spotlights – A&D Firms \n12:00 p.m.\nClosing Remarks & Thank You
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/central-valley-education-summit/
LOCATION:Tangram Fresno\, 7712 N Palm Ave\, Fresno\, CA\, 93711\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tangram Interiors":MAILTO:info@tangraminteriors.com
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SUMMARY:HNC Presents Pickle Ball at Plaza Park
DESCRIPTION:What: Hands in the Community Presents Pickleball Event \nWhen: Saturday\, April 25th \nWhere: Plaza Park (Visalia\, Calif.) \nCost: $50 per player – includes registration\, lunch\, drinks and raffle tickets (Teams of 2 players minimum) \n  \n  \nWe are thrilled to announce our newest event and one of Visalia’s most anticipated sporting and community events — the 1st Hands in the Community (HNC) Classic Pickleball event. This high-energy play\, connection and community supports HNC’s ability to offer our services for no charge. \nThis event brings together players for one day of exciting pickleball\, camaraderie and giving back to our community. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or a recreational player who loves the game\, the Classic offers a fun\, welcoming and inspiring atmosphere for all skill levels! \nIf you are unable to play or attend\, please consider raffle items ranging from $30-$100.
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/hnc-presents-pickle-ball-at-plaza-park/
LOCATION:Plaza Park\, 1800 Plaza Dr\, Visalia\, CA\, 93277\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T173000
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SUMMARY:Arts Alive in Agriculture: A Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Fresno Arts Council invites the community to the 13th Annual “Arts Alive in Agriculture\,” a juried art exhibition. Join us on Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 at “The Barn” at the San Joaquin Parkway Trust River Center from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM to celebrate the Central Valley’s agriculture and art! \nThe exhibit is an annual competition that honors the agricultural roots\, resources\, and traditions of the ethnically diverse communities that produce food in the Central Valley. The event will include an opening night reception with food\, drinks\, live music\, art\, and fun! \nTickets are free! A suggested donation of $20 is appreciated. Visit the event link to get your tickets today!
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/arts-alive-in-agriculture-a-juried-exhibition/
LOCATION:San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust\, 11605 Old Friant Road\, Fresno\, C\, 93730\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fresno Arts Council":MAILTO:marketing@fresnoartscouncil.org
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SUMMARY:First Tee – Fresno Invites the Community to the Annual Cinco de Mayo Charity Golf Tournament at Copper River to Benefit Local Children
DESCRIPTION:What do golf\, tacos\, and 40\,000 Central Valley children have in\ncommon? First Tee- Fresno’s 63rd annual Cinco de Mayo Charity Golf Tournament. On Monday\, May 4\, 2026\, First Tee – Fresno will be hosting their largest fundraiser of the year\, The Cinco de Mayo Charity Golf Tournament. This fundraiser golf tournament benefits the 40\,000 children in the Central Valley served by First Tee – Fresno. Funds raised by this event will help\npay for various golf necessities for the children such as equipment\, green fees\, travel\, and college scholarships. \nThis year\, the Cinco de Mayo Charity Golf Tournament returns to Copper River Country Club and is open to all golfers. First Tee – Fresno Executive Director Morgan Berling says\, “The support from our players\, sponsors\, and community partners allows us to continue providing accessible programs that teach important life skills and create opportunities for kids throughout our community.” \nThere are still a few foursomes and sponsorship opportunities\navailable. If you would like to get involved or play in the Cinco de Mayo Charity Golf Tournament\, please visit firstteefresno.org. \n\nAbout First Tee – Fresno:\nFirst Tee – Fresno is a non-profit organization that teaches children aged 4-17 life skills through the game of golf. The First Tee – Fresno has never turned a child away due to a family’s inability to pay the registration fees while bringing the game of golf to children who may not get to experience the game otherwise. Each year First Tee – Fresno provides college scholarships to several high school seniors. Currently First Tee – Fresno serves 40\,000 children across Fresno\, Madera\, Tulare\, and Kings Counties.
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/first-tee-fresno-invites-the-community-to-the-annual-cinco-de-mayo-charity-golf-tournament-at-copper-river-to-benefit-local-children/
LOCATION:Copper River Country Club\, 2140 E Clubhouse Dr\, Fresno\, 93730\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260522T183000
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SUMMARY:Swede Fest '26
DESCRIPTION:Swede Fest is back! Mark your calendars for Friday\, May 22\, 2026\, and prepare for a high-energy\, unstoppable celebration of movies! Start working on your own sweded film today. \nWatch past films at https://swedefest.com. \n  \n6:30 p.m. Doors open\n7 p.m. Films start\nParking is FREE. \n  \nThis year’s Swede Fest is made possible by CMAC\, Fresno Unified School District\, and City of Fresno Measure P Expanded Access to Arts and Culture Fund administered by the Fresno Arts Council.
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/swede-fest-26-2/
LOCATION:Royce Hall (Fresno High School)\, 1839 N Echo Ave\, Fresno\, CA 93704\, Fresno\, C\, 93704\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dumb Drum":MAILTO:bryan@dumbdrum.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T193000
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SUMMARY:Karen Marguth & Friends
DESCRIPTION:TeamNeville Concerts presents Bay Area jazz vocalist Karen Marguth and some of her best friends on May 28 at The Harmony House on Van Ness\, 2516 N Van Ness\, Fresno\, 7:30 pm show\, 7 pm doors\, all ages\, GA seating. Tickets include dessert and soft drinks. You may bring your own wine. \nSan Francisco Bay Area vocalist Karen Marguth is one of the most acclaimed vocal artists to emerge in the 2000s. She has released six albums as a leader\, three of which have been listed in DownBeat’s annual Best of the Year issue\, and one of which received a rare four-and-a-half stars. \nNamed “one of the finest American jazz vocalists” by Jazz Times\, she continues to quietly produce albums that receive international acclaim while holding down a day job as an educator. She has served in public schools as a classroom teacher\, an instructional coach for the arts and literacy\, and as a consultant for the National Writing Project and the International Baccalaureate Organization. \nJoining Karen will be Mike Taylor on guitar\, Nathan Guzman on drums\, David Aus on keys\, and Clare Reinhold on bass.
URL:https://thebusinessjournal.com/event/karen-marguth-friends/
LOCATION:Harmony House on Van Ness\, 2516 N Van Ness Blvd\, Fresno\, CA\, 93704\, United States
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