Taking a break from the more challenging works we have recently discussed, the Great Books group this week read two short stories: “Fat,” by Raymond Carver, and “Not a Good Girl,” by Perri Klass. Both are in an anthology of short stories published by the Great Books Foundation titled The 7 Deadly Sins, and although […]
The West Hills Community College District is now soliciting applications for service on a Measure T Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, which will review and inform the public about expenditures related to the Measure T bond measure proceeds. The measure, passed in November of 2014, authorizes the District to issue up to $20,000,000 in general obligation […]
Friends of Tulare Animal Services is proud to present their first annual fundraiser Barks and Bourbon. The organization was established to support the shelter’s efforts to spay, neuter and rescue stray animals. It is a non-profit organization not affiliated with any county or city government. The Barks and Bourbon event will make its debut on […]
The Spring 2015 issue of West Hills Magazine is now available online. The fourth issue of the magazine highlights the district’s emphasis on student success, achievements by student athletes both on and off the field and the increasing role of technology in the district’s classrooms. “West Hills Magazine examines the results of our efforts in […]
Family HealthCare Network is pleased to announce its 16th Annual Ivanhoe Health Fair, Thursday, March 26, from 4 to 7pm. Presented in partnership with the Tulare County Gang Prevention Task Force’s Step Up program, community members are invited to join Family HealthCare Network for the event, which will take place at Ivanhoe Elementary School, located […]
Kaweah Delta Health Care District welcomes Tariq Javed, M.D., a nephrologist, as medical director of Kaweah Delta Porterville Dialysis. Dr. Javed is board certified in nephrology and internal medicine and is seeing patients at Kaweah Delta Porterville Dialysis, 385 N. Pearson Drive, and at his Porterville office, 390 N. Pearson Drive (across from Porterville Dialysis).
Gilbert Sunio, MD, an internal medicine physician with Visalia Medical Clinic, is now offering medically based, personalized weight loss programs through the Center for Medical Weight Loss. The Center for Medical Weight Loss brings trained medical expertise to the weight loss field. A primary goal, Dr. Sunio explained, is to break food addictions to help […]
Kaweah Delta Hospice is looking for volunteers to help provide relief, comfort and hope to patients. Anyone interested in attending the next volunteer orientation from 9am to 3pm on Wednesday, April 1 and Friday, April 3, must first pass a background check. Hospice volunteers assist families in a variety of ways including: visiting patients, providing […]
Founded in 2008, the Tulare & Kings Counties Chapter of PFLAG continues to serve the parents, families, friends, and supporters of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning) community in Tulare and Kings Counties. From its founding in New York City in 1972 by Jeanne Manford, a mother determined to support her gay son, […]
“They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re altogether ooky!” The Broadway musical sensation The Addams Family opens Friday, March 13 at the College of the Sequoias. From the creators of Jersey Boys, Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and Drama Desk Award-winning composer/lyricist Andrew Lippa, the frightfully delightful world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, […]