During the month of May, the Tulare County Office of Education’s Redwood Conference Center is typically brimming with students excited to demonstrate their shared knowledge of books they have read throughout the school year. The students in grades 4-8 come in teams to compete in separate elementary and middle school Reading Revolution events, held over two […]
Visit Visalia is offering alternative suggestions for transportation to Sequoia National Park this summer to ensure that travelers can see the awe-inspiring giant sequoias, including the General Sherman Tree. The Sequoia Shuttle, the seasonal shuttle service from Visalia to the parks, has cancelled all routes for the 2020 summer season due to the outbreak, changing […]
In recent weeks, volunteers from the Assistance League of Visalia have distributed 1,250 books to K-6 grade students in the Farmersville Unified School District. Snowden Elementary, Hester Elementary, and Freedom Elementary students were the happy recipients of these books for their ‘home libraries.’ In addition, Outside Creek Elementary (near Farmersville) will be receiving 250 books […]
A Press Release from Visit Visalia Visit Visalia is preparing to welcome visitors again as travel restrictions are being lifted, city businesses cautiously restart operations and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks reopen to day-use visitors, beginning on June 4, 2020. “With Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks scheduled to open and visitors beginning to […]
Norma Lovelace has been named the Mighty Oak Chorus Barbershopper Of The Year. Last year she joined the chorus when they welcomed female singers for the first time in their 38 year history; in her first year she accomplished many things. She served on the board as Program Vice President, created the script for the […]
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, The Source LGBT+ Center has postponed the fourth annual “Pride Visalia” festival and will instead present a virtual “Pride Inside” festival on Saturday May 23, 2020. Start time will be 11 am on Facebook Live. The event will be about an hour long, and can be accessed via the Source’s […]
Do you (or someone you know) like to paint? Show off your artistic talent for all to see! Sign-up today for the Park Visalia Assisted Living & Memory Care Exterior Window Painting Contest that starts the week of Monday, May 18, 2020. Judging will begin at 10am on Friday, May 29, 2020. Three winners will be chosen […]
Start your fourth of July weekend with breathtaking artwork at Arts Visalia’s First Friday exhibition on July 3rd from 6-8pm. This free all ages event features artists Matthew Rangel and Paul Buxman. The exhibition will be on display from July 3rd-31st. If you are unable to attending the exhibition please visit http://www.artsvisalia.org/virtual-tours/ to experience our […]
Balch Park will be reopening for day use on Friday, May 22, 2020; however, overnight camping will not be permitted at this time. The fee for day use is $5 per vehicle. Park patrons will be able to enjoy outdoor hiking and fishing. Spring hours of operation will be observed until May 31: Monday through Friday […]
Tulare County Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Haught strongly encourages community members to be mindful of the risk COVID-19 continues to pose to the health of our communities and to our most vulnerable populations. In an effort to reduce COVID-19 cases and deaths in Tulare County, we urge residents to use alternative means when celebrating […]