March - 2008
1 & 2	Great Western Livestock Show - Tulare Fair Grounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. Also March 8 & 9. For more information call (559) 686-4704
9	Max Chobian Road Race - Max Choboian Road Race-Sponsored by the Tulare Youth Service Bureau, celebrates its thirty-second running this year at the International Agri-Center. Proceeds support the programs at the Tulare Youth Service Burear. Services include children's mental health and child sexual abuse treatment. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. with the first race starting at 12:00 p.m. The carnival will run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the Tri-Tip BBQ dinner will be available between 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information contact: Barbara Kane (559) 686-97729 x234 or barbarakane@tysb.org
10	Tulare Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annie's in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
11	Tulare Chamber Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
11	Blood Drive - Tulare Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Tulare Rotary. Tulare Senior Citizen Center, 201 North F Street, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Contact: Ken Dodson at (559) 358-1331 or Darla Silvera at (559) 288-6319.
11	Blood Drive - Tulare County Health and Human Services Blood Drive, Tulare County Health & Human Services, 1072 "K" Street, Tulare, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Contact: Genny Ruiz at (559) 687-6914 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319.
13	LaPiazza Ristorante Italiano - 1600 E Tulare Ave., Tulare, 2nd Thursday Wine Tasting returns for the months of March, April & May. More information to come! Melina (559) 687-9833
14	Tulare Rotary Crab Feed - Tulare Agri-Center, Heritage Complex, 4500 So Laspina St., Tulare. Starts at 6 p.m. All you can eat Crab Feed, $50 per person, includes wine. Information call:Ken at 358-1331 or Carol at 684-1264 (after 3 p.m.)
15	Free 1st Aid/CPR Class - Class meets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golden State Training Center, 26798 Mooney Blvd., Visalia. Space is limited, please R.S.V.P. to Sarah at (559) 687-1173 or Sarahm@gsfs.org.
15	Sundale School - 4th Annual Spring Car Show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school, 13990 Avenue 240, corner of Prosperity Ave. and Lovers Lane.
15	Spring Carnival - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the city is hosting a spring carnival at Centennial Park, 900 North H St.
15	Knights of Columbus - 14th Annual Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament is at 11:30 a.m. at the Tulare Golf Course, 5300 South Laspina St.
16	Tulare Historical Society - "Sunday @ 2" program, 2 p.m. Tulare Historical Museum, Heritage Room, 444 West Tulare Ave. Let's Give a Tulare welcome by honoring all women. "In Honoring Distinguished Women", the Tulare City Historical Society's cultural program will be in support of National Women's History Month by inviting several distinguished women to our museum to honor them while at the same time showcasing the role of women in our American society. Information: 686-2074
18	Senator Roy Ashburn Mobile Office - 9-11 a.m. at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, 220 East Tulare Ave. The mobile office gives local residents an opportunity to speak in person with an experienced representative from Senator Ashburn's office.
19	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board Meeting, Tulare Chamber Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave., 4 p.m. Information 686-1547
21	Blood Drive - Tulare Union High School Blood Drive, East Gymnasium, 755 E. Tulare Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All donors will receive a commemorative T-shirt plus a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Contact: Mark Hatton at (559) 686-4761 or Darla Silvera at (559) 288-6319.
21	Tulare Palette Club - Meeting, Tulare Historical Museum at 444 West Tulare Ave., 7 p.m. The meeting features watercolorist, Lonie Flowers. Loni is from the Wildflowers Studio in Exeter. Charge for non members is $5.00. Information: 686-3220
21	Community Good Friday Service - Noon, at Valley Christian Church, 432 East Pleasant Ave., Tulare. The service is sponsored by the Tulare Association of Churches, will focus on the seven last statements of Christ and is expected to last approximately 90 minutes.
22	Blood Drive - Preferred Outlets Blood Drive, 1407 Rutherford, Tulare, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Donors will receive a free T-shirt plus a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Contact: Patty Rocha at (559) 684-9091 or Darla Silvera at (559) 288-6319
26	Veterans Opportunity Day - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tulare Memorial Building, 1771 East Tulare Ave., Tulare. Veterans and their families can learn about benefits and a wide-array of services available. Employers also will be on hand to talk with veterans. Lunch will be provided. Information: 685-3300.
27	Children and Greif: Coping and Caring for th Grieving Child: Strategies for Parents and Care Providers - This training will cover the way that children experience grief and highlight coping strategies that can be used by parents and care providers to help the grieving child. Class meets from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Golden State Training Center, 26798 Mooney Blvd., Visalia. Space is limited, please R.S.V.P. to Brenda at (559) 687-1173 or Brendapkent@sbcglobal.net
29	Encore Theatre's 11 Annual Golf Tournament - 12:30 p.m. at the Tulare Golf Course. 4-man scramble, $70. Prizes: $10,000 Hole in One; Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place; Most Accurate Drive; Closest to the hole. Free gift to every registered golfer. Information: 679-6398
29	March on Main Street - C A S A of Tulare County 13th Annual Blue Ribbon March on Main Street. April is National Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month. Join us in commemorating the survivors and victims of child abuse. 11 am to 1 p.m., meet at the corner of Floral & Main St. in Visalia. Visit the Garden St. Plaza for Food, Music & Fun. For information call CASA of Tulare County: 625-4007

April - 2008
2	Valley Oak Garden Club's Crazy Bunco Blqst! - Tulare Community Church Fellowship Hall. 1820 North Gem Street, Tulare. TIme: 6 p.m. Tickets: $15, Light sSupper included. prizes; Donation drawings for Specialty Baskets. Proceeds benefiting Garden Club philanthropic projects. information or tickets call; Janet, 686-1973 or Tiffany , 688-6864.
4	Poet's Voices Concert - 6 p.m. at Wayside Church of the Nazarene, 1929 East Bardsley Ave., Tulare. Admission: free. Nursery available for children up to 3 years of age.
4	California Women for Agriculture Dinner - 6 p.m. in the Heritage Complex at the International Agri-Center, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare. Dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $40 each and $320 for a table of eight. Call Beth at 362-7220.
5	Parking Lot Sale - Premier Real Estate will hold a huge parking lot sale to benefit Lighthouse Rescue Mission. 6 a.m. at their Tulare Office, located at 1126 East Leland Ave. All proceeds from the sale will go to support the Lighthouse Rescue Mission. Lots of items for sale, including kitchen items, TV's, freezers, clothing, etc. Preimer Real Estate welcomes items to be donated for the sale. For more information on the sale or to make arrangements for larger items to be picked up, please call the Priemier Real Estate Office at 684-1400.
5	Bloodmobile to visit Tulare's Cars onK Street Car Show - 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on K Street. The community is invited to stop by and help save a life. Donors will receive a variety of special rewards from Valley Businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Information: Darla Silvera, (559) 288-6319
5	Friends of the Library - Used book Sale, 10 a.m. to noon, outside the Tulare Public Library, 113 North F Street, $3 per bag of books. Tapes, CD's and books on tape are $1 each. Featured books this month: Non-fiction, vintage, text, computer, mystery, gardening, biographies, art, music and poetry. Information: 685-2341
5	Cars on K - Tulare Chamber of Commerce Car Show "Cars on K". Save this date! Downtown Tulare; Newly expanded area. Information: 686-1547
5	Tulare Palette Club Spring Art Show - April thru May 4, Tulare Historical Museum, Heritage Room, 444 West Tulare Ave. Information;686-2074
8	Tulare Chamber Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at Various locations. Information:686-1547
10	LaPiazza Ristorante Italiano - 1600 E. Tulare Ave., Tulare. Wine Tasting event. More information: Melina (559) 687-9833
10	Health Booths - Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency will operate information booths for Public Health Week from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. during "No Child Left Inside" event at Pixley Elementary School, 300 North School St. The event will also include physical activity presentation and a raffle. Information: (800) 834-7121
11 - 12	Jazz Festival - Middle and high-school jazz bands from throughout Central California will perform at the CMEA Jazz Festival at the Hanford High School Presentation Center, 120 East Grangeville Blvd., Hanford. Tulare schools schedule for April 11: 9:15 a.m. Los Tules; 9:40 a.m. Cherry Avenue; 3:55 p.m. Tulare Union; and 4:45 p.m. Tulare Western. For April 12: 1:25 p.m., Live Oak. Free admission. Information: Lisa Butts, 583-6708
11	Encore Theatre Company - Presents, "Heaven Can Wait". April 11, 12, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. April 13 and 20, doors open at 1:30 p.m., show starts at 2 p.m. For reservations and information call: 686-1300
12	Youth Rally - Progressive Missinary Baptist Church is having a youth rally at 10 a.m., at the church, 381 East Beacon Ave., Tulare. The all-day event calls all youth to a day of fun with singers, rappers, praise, dancers and lunch. Free. Information: Outreach Minister Eric Booker, 686-8112 or 686-6206
12	Artist Reception - 2 to 4 p.m. at the Tulare Historical Museum, 444 West Tulare Ave. Meet the artists who have work on display at the Tulare Palette Club's Spring Art Show in the museum"s Heritage Room. Admission: free. Information: 686-2074
12	Blood Drive - Preferred Outlets Blood Drive, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Preferred Outlets, 1407 Retherford, Tulare. All donors receive a free T-Shirt plus a variety of discounts from Valley Businesses. Information: Patty Rocha (559) 684-9091 or Darla Silvera (559)288-6319
12	Tipton Founders' Day Reunion - Doors open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m., at the Tipton Memorial Building, 577 East Spencer St. Longime and former Tipton residents are invited to attend,. Tickets: $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Information or tickets: 687-9818, 752-1209, 752-4758 or 752-3136 or send email to TiptonFDR@gmail.com
12	Comix 4 Kids - Sunrise Rotary is sponsoring a new event to benefit Boys & Girls Club. It is called "Comix 4 Kids" and will be held at Edison AgTac, 4175 South Laspina St., Tulare. The event will include dinner and auction and comedy. Tickets are not available yet. For more information contact Marie Pinto at 686-0225.
14	Tulare Chamber Governmental Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
16	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board Meeting, 4 p.m. Tulare Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547
18 - 20	The Best in the Valley Quilt Show - A regional Show of Quilts, Wearable Art and Cloth Dolls. International AgriCenter, Hertiage Complex, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. $8 General Admission; Children Under 12 Free. No Strollers! Quilt Appraisals, Cash Prizes, Expanded Vender Mall. Special Exhibits include Hoffman Challenge. Held in conjuction with the 15th Annual Antique Farm Equipment Show. Contact Bobbi Moore for more info.(559) 686-9152. Visit our website: farmshow.org/Best in The Valley.
18	Free 1st Aid/CPR Class - Class meets from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Golden State Training Center, 26798 Mooney Blvd., Visalia. Space is limited, please R.S. V.P. to Sarah (559) 687-1173 or Sarahm@gsfs.sorg
19 & 20	Antique Farm Equipment Show - Internation AgriCenter, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare. More information comming. Contact; (559) 688-1751 or (800) 999-9186
20	Golf Tournament - The St. Aloysius School annual golf tournament will be at noon at the Tulare Golf Course, 5300 South Laspina St. Six person scramble. Blind draw. Fee: $125, includes green fees, cart tee prize and dinner. Calcutta buyout and mulligans available. Information: Mike Pitman 906-9849 or Darin Poston, 687-9747
22	Senator Ashburn's Mobile Office Hours - 9 - 11 a.m., at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce, 220 E. Tulare Ave. Representatives will meet with individuals needing information or assistance on state issues. Information: 687-0299
22	Blood Drive - Bloodmobile to visit both Tulare Adult School locations, 527 W. Maple Street, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 363 North K Street, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Donors receive a variety of discounts from Valley business. Information: Marie Pinto, (559) 686-0225 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319
23	Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon - Sit-down dining from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Baptisi Church, corner of Cross Ave. & Cherry St. Take-out available from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Tickets: $15. Proceeds will go toward Soroptimist International of Tulare's service projects and scholarships.
24	Tulare Democtatic Club - 6 p.m. at Apple Annie's off of Blackstone Street and Prosperity Avenue. Information: 684-9523 or e-mail tularedemocraticclub@gmail.com
25	Kiwanis Club Farmers of the Year - Noon in the Heritage Complex at the International Agri-Center, 4450 South Laspina St., Tulare. Brothers Mario and Joe Simoes of Tipton will be honored. Tickets: $20. Information: 688-2500 or 688-0254.
25	Sundale Fundraiser - Fresno State head football coach Pat Hill will be the guest speaker at the Sundale Foundation"Field of Dreams" fundraiser at Country M Ranch, 3157 East Oakdale Ave. Social hour, 6:30 p.m., dinner, 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the development of the Sundale School Sports Complex and Park. Includes dinner, a silent auction, and the raffling off of a John Deer Gator. Tickets: $50. For tickets, information or to donate auction items: 686-6450
25	Blood Drive - Tulare Western High School, Mini Gym, 824 W. Maple, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Donors will receive a commemorative T-Shirt plus a variety of discounts from Valley Businesses. Information: Steve Amundson (559) 686-8751 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319.
26	15th Annual Hispanic Alliance for Culture, Education and Recognition Scholarship Dinner - 6 p.m. to midnight in the Heritage Complex at the International Agri-Center, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare. Motivational speaker will be Dr. Alfredo Cuellar, chairman of the Department of Educational Resource and Administration at the Kermen School of Educationn at California State University, Fresno. Dance begins at 9 p.m. Music by August. Tickets: $30 per person Proceeds will go to HACER's scholarship program. Information: Jerry and Ramona Arroyo at 685-7406 or Dr. Carlos Morza at 688-7406 or 686-2651
26	Veterans Pancake Breakfast - 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tulare Veterans Memorial Building, 1771 East Tulare Ave. Tickets: $5 for veterans and children; and $2 for children under 5. Sponsored by Central Valley Vietnam Veterans. For tickets or information: 684-0552.
26	Thunderbowl Raceway - The circuit is scheduled to visit the Thunderbowl four times in 2008 with races Saturday April 26, May 10 (Chris and Brian Faria Memorial) and June 28 (Pombo/Sargent Classic.) Information: 688-0909
27	Breakfast - Order of Eastern Star will host a Strawberry waffle breakfast from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Tulare Masonic Center, 135 West Tulare Ave. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, ham, juice, coffee, fresh local berries and whip cream. Tickets: $7. Information: Barbara Wilson, 688-5392.
29	Blood Drive - Bloodmobile to visit Tulare Adult School, 575 W. Maple Steet, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley Businesses. Information: Marie Pinto (559) 686-0225 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319.

May - 2008
1	2nd Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast - International Agri-Center, Heritage Complex. Breakfast begins at 6:30 a.m. and program starts at 7:00 a.m. Keynote speaker will be Fresno Mayor Alan Autry. For tickets and information contact: Craig Vejvoda at 688-2900
1	19th Annual Excellence in Business Values Awards - (EBVA)Holiday Inn-Hotel & Conference Center, Visalia. For information: (559) 741-4637 or www.cset.org
2	Barbecue Fundraiser - Homes of Hope, a local group of adults looking to help a needy family in Mexico to build a house, is holding a deep-pit barbecued beef lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at a Tulare home, located at 1821 North Gem St. Delivery offered for orders of 10 or more. Donation: $10. To place an order or for information: 684-1912 or 300-6711.
2 - 4	American Bicycle Association's BMX U.S. Nationals - 6 p.m. pre-race start Friday; 11 a.m. race start Saturday and 8 a.m. race start Sunday at the Tulare County Fair Grounds. Information: 627-1795 or www.tularebmx.com.
2	Crazy Daisy Bunco Blast! - Valley Oak Garden Club's Crazy Daisy Bunco Blast! Tulare Community Church Fellowship Hall, 1820 North Gem Street, Tulare, 6 p.m. Cost: $15, includes light supper. Donation drawings for Specialty Baskets. Proceeds benefiting Garden Club philanthropic projects. Information or tickets call: Janet 686-1973 or Tiffany 688-6864.
3	Used Book Sale - Friends of the Tulare City Library is having a used book sale 10 a.m. to noon, at the Tulare Public Library, 113 North F Street. Cost: $3 per bag. To make a book donation and information: 685-2341
3	Barbecue Fundraiser - The Tulare Friendship Club willhold a barbecue fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Claude Meitzenheimer Community Center, 830 South Blackstone St. Choice of barbecued ribs, chicken, or tri-tip. Proceeds benefit a mamorial scholarship fund. Donation: $8. Information: 686-1644
3	Cinco de Mayo Downtown Celebration - 1 to 9:30 P.M. in Zumwalt Park in downtown Tulare. Entertainment, fashion show, raffles, special youth activities, contests, health and safet;y fair, car show and traditional fiesta activities. Food and craft vendors encouraged to call to learn how to participate. Sponsored by Tulare Improvement Program, Hispanic Alliance for Culture, Education and Recognition in partnership with Tulare Parks, Recreation and Library Department and Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency. Information: TIP at 685-2350
3	Tulare Hospital Foundation - 14th Annual Watte Memorial Golf Tournament. 12 p.m., at the Tulare Golf Course. Entry fee is $130. For additional tournament and sponsorship opportunities call the Foundation Office at (559) 685-3438. Proceeds will benefit Tulare District Hospital for Specialized patient care equipment.
8	Hoffman & Hoffman - Art exhibit, May 8 - July 6, Tulare Historical Museum, Heritage Room, 444 West Tulare Ave. Reception for the artist, May 8th, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Information: 686-2074
8	LaPiazza Ristorante Italiano - 1600 E. Tulare Ave. Tulare. Wine Tasting event. Experience Sicily and Delight your senses. Wine tasting dinner will be featuring wine from the SICILIAN winery PLANETA. Planeta has become the jewel of Sicily and because of their prowess, the entire region is becoming known as a truly smart region to develop wines and a good value for consumers. Reception@ 6:30 p.m., Dinner @ 7:00 p.m. Menu and pricing to follow. Information: Melina, 687-9833.
9	Tulare City Historical Society - Reverse Drawing Fund-raiser, at the home of Tulare Mayor Craig Vejvoda. The fun event begins at 5:30 p.m. with complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres. The drawing will follow. Winners need not be present to win. This year we are selling 250 tickets at $50 each. The top prize is $2000, and other tickets will be drawn for cash prizes of $50 to $800. Tickets for this event sell out quickley, so don't delay. Tickets can be purchased from any member of the Tulare City Historical Society Board of Trustees: or by calling the museum at 686-2074.
9	Tulare Christian School's Spring Banquet - "An Evening to Remember," Time: 5:45-11:00 p.m. Place: Koetsier Ranch, 8230 Ave. 272, Visalia. Cost: $65 per couple or $32.50 per person. Table of eight, $425.00 Catering be Koetsier Ranch. R.S.V.P. to: Coral Lytle (559) 688-5845. Dinner, auction, raffle, dance. Adults Only Please. Proceeds to Benefit Tulare Christian School.
9	Teen Fest - 5 to 8 p.m. at Time Out Pizza and Fun Center, 110 North Mooney Blvd., Tulare. Games, water slides and activities such as contests with prizes, music and a raffle. Admission: $5. The first 100 teen receive freebees at the front gate. This is an event for teens only in grades 6 through 12. Bring School identification. Information: 685-1163
12	The Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss - 6:30 p.m. at Curves, 2161 East Prosperity Ave., in the Target Shopping Center. Guest speaker is Dr. Steven Mitchell, a Tulare chiropractor who is a wellness consultant with the national non-profit Foundation for Wellness Professionals. Admission: Free. Sign up at Curves or at 685-9391
12	Tulare Chamber Government Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
13	Tulare Chamber Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
13	Chamber Mixer - Co-hosted by the Tulare County Fair and the Visalia Oaks Baseball Team. Location will be at the Jockey Club at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, and the Oaks will help by providing the food (baseball themed stuff like hotdogs, peanuts, etc.) More details will follow. For information call the Chamber at 686-8751
14	Concerts in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. and M Street, 7:30 p.m. C.O.S. Jazz Band. Sponsored by George Pappas/Ken Lange. Free.
14	Tulare Chamber Board of Directors - Meets at 4 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce Office. Information: 686-1547
16 & 17	Barrel Races - Tulare County Fair Grounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Tulare. For more information contact the Fair Grounds, (559) 686-4707
16	3rd Annual Birdhouse Auction - Habitat for Humanity of Tulare County presents it's 3rd Annual Birdhouse Auction from 6:30 - 10 p.m. at the home of Lonnie & Laurie Tiesiera. Tickets available for $75 per person and must be purchased in advance. For sponsor information or to purchase tickets call Deanna at 734-4040
16	State of the City - Tulare Chamber of Commerce, State of the City Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Edison AgTAC, 4175 South Laspina St., Tulare. Tickets are $20 for members/$30 for non-members. Seating is limited, advance purchase of tickets is required by May 9th. For information and tickets call the Tulare Chamber, 686-1547.
16	Steak Dinner - With potato, salad, vegetable and dessert, at Tulae Elks Lodge, 1535 East Bardsley. Sponsored by Tulare Elks. Takeout available. Every third Friday. Cost $12. Information: Janice Goucher, 686-3431.
17	Foreclosure Prevention& Mortgage Checkup Workshop - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tulare Missionary Baptist Church, 1902 West Prosperity Ave. The city of Tulare and Community Services Employment and Training are sponsoring the free event, which will present homeowners with options to foreclosures and individual counceling sessions with industry professionals. A Housing Opportunity Fair to present affordable housing options also will take place. Information: 741-4647
20	Senator Roy Ashburn Mobile Office Hours - 9 to 11 a.m., at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. A representative will meet with individuals needing information or assistance on state issues.
21	Concerts in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30 p.m. Tule Brass Band. Sponsored by George Pappas/Ken Lange. Free.
23	Recognition of Dave Caetano - 10 a.m. at St. Aloysius School, 627 Beatrice Drive, Tulare. Caetano is leaving after coaching the Cougar's girls basketball team for 27 years. Former players, alumni and parents are invited to attend. Information: 686-6250
24	Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Dinner - Tulare Veterans Memorial Building, 1771 E. Tulare Ave., 6 p.m. Free admission for all Vietnam Veterans, Veterans of other wars - $10. For tickets or reservations call Sonya Zalaya at 350-0719.
24	Sunrise Rotary to Hold 6th Santa Fe Trail-a-Thon - Continuing a Memorial Day weekend tradition, Tulare Sunrise Rotary once again invites the public to get up, get out, and get moving at their 6th Santa Fe Trail-a-Thon, a 5 kilometer walk/run. Leashed, non-aggressive dogs are welcome to join their owners. Water is available along the trail for the four-legged, as well as two-legged, entrants. Registration opens at 6:30 a.m. Race starts at 7 a.m. Start line: Tiesiera Ford (corner of Cross Ave. and Mooney Blvd.) Finish line: Tulare Youth Center, 948 North H St. Entry fee: $10 for 19 years and younger; $20 adult pre-registration; $25 adult day-of-registration. Dogs walk free. Entry fee includes a T-shirt and breakfast. At the Youth Center the Noon Kiwanis serve up pancakes, coffee, and juice. Rotary provides fresh fruit and water while the participants wait for their "trophies," engraved rail road spikes. Flyers and registration forms are available at Tiesiera Ford, The Chamber of Commerce, Evolutions, and at www.santafetrailathon.org. Proceed benefit the Tulare Sunrise Rotary Scholarsip Fund (over $40,000 has been awarded to date) and Tulare Emergency Aid. Entry deadline for mailing in your pre-registration form is May 16th. Phone contact: (559)-688-7471
25	Thunderbowl Raceway-Tulare - Salute to Indy USAC/CRA Series & Western States Modified. Information: 688-0909
25	Thunderbowl Raceway-Tulare - Salute to Indy USAC/CRA Series & Western States Modified. Information: 688-0909
26 - 27	Encore Theatre Auditions for " Beauty and the Beast." - Monday, May 26-All youth up to High School- 7 p.m.; Tuesday, May 27 - Adults-College and up- 7 p.m.; Wednesday, May 28 - Callbacks. All auditions held at Encore Theatre, 324 South N Street. All materials will be provided at the auditions. Be prepared to sing, dance, and act. For information contact Director Susan Burley, 289-2994. Show will run July 7-22.
26	Veterans Pancake Breakfast - 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Tulare Veterans Memorial Building, 1771 East Tulare Ave. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 for veterans and children: and $2 for children under five. Sponsored by the Central Valley Vietnam Veterans. For tickets or information: 684-0552.
28	Tulare Union High School Class of '54 - Meets for lunch the last Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m., at Black Bear in Tulare. All classmates and friends welcome.
28	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30 p.m. The band is Soundwave. Sponsored by Dale & Pat Hillman. Free.
30	Intro to the Internet - 9 to 10 a.m. at the Tulare Public Library, 113 North F Street. This is a beginning computer class. Learn how to find information on the World Web. Call 685-8146 to reserve your seat.
31	Exhibit - It's a Spring Mingle will showcase artwork by several artists, 2 - 7:30 p.m. at Within I, 200 north L Street, Tulare. Enjoy artwork from local artists, music, shopping and food. Information: 303-4966.
31	Ropin' the Stars - Happy Trails Riding Academy is Celebrating 25 years! "Jilia" is sure to get everyone on the dance floor with her upbeat mix of country western, rock and roll, and Latino music at the 13th annual Ropin' the Stars. Dinner, concert, silent auction included in the ticket price. Tickets are $50 per person or a reserved table of eight, $400. Tickets available at Heiskell's Feed Depot, and Broken Arrow Western Wear in Visalia and Sanchez Feed and Seed in Hanford. For information on sponsorship or tickets call 688-8685. The event will be held at the Visalia Convention Center, starting at 6 p.m.

June - 2008
1	South Valley Tailgate with Fresno State - 12 - 3 p.m. at the Tulare Agri-Center Arbor Area. Free admission. Fun day for kids and the whole family. All concession proceeds benefit Children's Hospital of Central California. Meet Pat Hill and the FSU coaching staff and team members.
1	Blood Drive - First Church of God, 833 No. Blackstone, Tulare, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Bloodmobile will park on site. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Information:(559) 288-6319.
4	T.U.H. S.Class or 1953 (Redskins Forever) - Meets the first Wednesday of every month for lunch at noon. NEW MEETING PLACE - APPLE ANNIES, 1165 North Blackstone, Tulare.
7	Used Book Sale - Friends of the Tulare City Library is having a used book sale, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Tulare Public Library, 113 North F Street. Features mystery, adventure, biographie, non-fiction, vintage text and computer books. Cost: $3 per bag. To make a book donation and information; 685-2341
7	Blood Drive - The Bloodmobile to visit Tulare Western Music Boosters Car Show at the Will Tiesiera Ford Mercury Dealership, 2101 E. Cross Avenue, Tulare, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donors will receive a free T-shirt plus a variety of special reward discounts from Valley businesses. Information Diane Flores at 559-786-1057 or Darla Silvera at 559-288-6319.
9	Tulare Chamber Government Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
10	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
11	Concerts in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30. Band: Loose Change. Sponsored by Twin Oaks Assisted Living Center. Free
14	Preferred Outlets Blood Drive - Preferred Outlets, 1407 Rutherford, Tulare, 12 to 4 p.m. Donors will receive a free T-shirt,plus a variety of discounts from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Information: Patty Rocha, (559) 684-9091 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319
18	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. and M Street, 7:30 p.m. Band: St. John's River Boat Jazz Band. Sponsored by Vernon Henrich. Free.
18	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board of Directors Meeting 4 p.m., Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547.
20	Centurion Dinner - St. Aloysius Church is having its annual Centurion dinner at 6 p.m., at the Heritage Complex, 4500 South Laspina St. Includes hors d'oeuvres, New York steak, pasta, wine, and dessert. Also, door prizes, silent auction, gaming and dancing untl midnight. Tickets: $75. Ticket purchase deadline: June 10. Information and tickets: 688-1796, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
25	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30 p.m. Band: Grits. Sponsored by Wal Mart. Free.
28	Thunderbowl Raceway - Pombo/Sargent Classic. Information: 688-0909.

July - 2008
3	Fireworks Show - Tulare Fair Grounds, more information coming soon.
4	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. and M Street, 7:30. Tulare Community Band. Sponsored by Lange Plumbing Supply. Free.
8	Tulare Chamber Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547.
9	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30 p.m. Band: The Sprials. Sponsored by AMDAL In Home Care. Free.
11	Open House - Celebrating Craig Vejvoda of Vejvoda Financial Services 25th year of business. 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., 200 North M Street, Tulare.
14	Tulare Chamber Government Affairs Committee - Meets at 12 noon, Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
16	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547
16	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30. Band: The Grassless Traveled. Sponsored by T-N-T Smog Center.
17	Tulare Historical Museum - 444 West Tulare Ave. "Sing Me Your Story, Dance Me Home: Art and Poetry from Native California," California Exhibition Resources Alliance (CERA) Traveling exhibition.July 17 - Sept. 7th. For more information: 686-2074
23	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30 p.m. Band:Filamornica Portuguesa de Tulare. Sponsored by Walter & Ellen Gorelick. Free.
30	Concert in the Park - Zumwalt Park, corner of Tulare Ave. & M Street, 7:30 p.m. Band: Ruffage. Sponsored by Vejar's Mexican Restaurant. Free.

August - 2008
5	Tulare Chamber Night Night at the Oaks - Game is at 7:05 p.m. More details coming.
11	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
12	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
16	Kid's Day - Zumwalt Park- Call TIP for information: 686-2350
20	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547
22	Summer Sally - For information call TIP, 685-2350

September - 2008
6	Tulare County Symphony - Zumwalt Park, more information to come.
6	"L" Street Car Show - Call TIP for information at 685-2350.
8	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
9	Tulare Chamber Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
10 - 14	Tulare County Fair - Tulare County Fair Grounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Tulare. Musical line-up, Thursday, Sept.11, Collin Raye, who is most commonly known for award-winning singles such as "Love, Me," "Thats My Story," 'Little Red Rodeo," and "I Can Still Feel You," will play the Budweiser Stage. The Guess Who will follow with a performance on Friday, Sept. 12, playing "American Woman," the single that brought acclaim to the band in the 1970s as it hit No. 1 on the Billboaars singles chart. The band also had great sucess with singles such as "These Eyes" and Shakin' All Over." All concerts will begin at 8 p.m. on the Budweiser Stage, which will host a number of free concerts with paid admission to fairgoers Sept. 10-14 during the 2008 Tulare County Fair. Information: 686-4707 or visit www.tularefair.org.
10	Tulare County Fair Parade - Downtown Tulare. Information: (559) 686-4707
11	Blood Drive - Rotary will co-sponsor the special 9/11 blood drive. Ken Dodson is the contact person at 358-1331.
17	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board Meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547.
20	Happy Trails Riding Academy - 2nd Annual Denim & Diamonds Dinner & Auction will be held under the starry skies at Happy Trails. Information for this event will be sent later this year.

October - 2008
11 - 12	Relay for Life - The Tulare Relay for Life at Bob Mathias Stadium, 755 E. Tulare Ave. Trish Arnold, Chairperson. For more information call her at 636-5520
13	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
14	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
15	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board Meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547.

November - 2008
7 & 8	Barrel Races - Tulare County Fair Grounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Tulare. Information: 686-1547
10	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
11	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
19	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547

December - 2008
1	Childrens Christmas Parade - Tulare Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Childrens Christmas Parade.Information: 686-1547
8	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547
9	Tulare Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547
17	Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547