Visalia Music School has over 20 professional musicians who instruct almost every instrument, including voice. VMS chooses teachers who demonstrate a calm, caring and patient attitude with a strong degree of professionalism. “Our goal is for the students to enjoy their learning experience and play their instruments with confidence,” said music director Amber Hilton. This […]
National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis signed a policy memorandum on June 20th that directs superintendents nationwide to prohibit launching, landing or operating unmanned aircraft on lands and waters administered by the National Park Service. “We embrace many activities in national parks because they enhance visitor experiences with the iconic natural, historic and cultural […]
Valley Oak SPCA is offering new adoption specials for seniors, senior pets and military personnel. “In an effort to find new homes for more animals, we are pleased to announce an expansion to our Pets for Seniors program and new adoption programs for our service personnel and senior pets,” said Tami Crawford, executive director. The […]
The Visalia City Council approved the configuration and preferred building elevation for the new Fire Station 53 to be built at the southeast corner of Atwood and Walnut Avenue. The 7,000-square-foot facility is estimated to cost a total of $3.24 million, which will be funded through Measure T, the quarter-cent sales tax measure approved by […]
The Porterville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has announced the impending resignation of long-time Chamber President/CEO Donnette Silva Carter, effective July 31st. Carter has served as the organization’s executive for over 17 years. Previously, she worked as executive director with the American Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society. Carter will relocate to Hollister […]
The new leadership of Tulare County Association of Governments started their two-year terms on Tuesday. Tulare County Supervisor Phil Cox is the new board chair, and Tulare City Council Member Craig Vejvoda is the new vice chair. Both were unanimously selected at the May 19th meeting of the TCAG Board. Supervisor Cox is a lifelong […]
Hannah Van Dyk of Tulare was selected as the 2014-2015 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) District 9. The crowning took place before a crowd of approximately 225 dairy industry members and their families and friends, on June 20 at the Heritage Complex International Agri-Center in Tulare. Retiring Dairy Princess Elyse Borba […]
Eagle Mountain Casino continues its 2014 concert series with Bronco, also known as “El Gigante de America,” who will return to perform an 8pm show on July 13. Bronco is from Apodaca in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Their modern take on the Norteno style in the ‘80s and ‘90s helped earn them a number of international […]
Returning to Arts Visalia this week is the 2014 North American Print and Drawing Exhibition. A competitive exhibition with significant cash prizes, artists from throughout the United States and Canada were invited to submit artworks for consideration for inclusion in the show. In total, 84 artists submitted 235 artworks. Forty pieces by 37 artists were […]
Rocket launches, animals from Chaffee Zoo and panning for gold are some of the activities being offered at the Summer Camp offered by ImagineU Children’s Museum in Visalia from July 22-25. The cost for each class is $3 for members and $8 for non-members. Each class is limited to 20 children. Pre-registration and prepayment are […]