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s we head into our June issue, it is incredible to me that we still have a pretty clear view of the Sierras. In addition to one of the wettest winters and most mild springs we’ve had in years, the rain made an enormous impact on the air quality – at least up to this point. With the rising temperatures, the mountainous outline will begin to fade, but with its memory firmly etched in my mind. With the Sequoias all but calling my name, a friend and I recently made a spur of the moment decision to get a closer view via a short hike. The weather was perfect and since I had new hiking boots that needed to be broken in, we took a leisurely drive up the winding road. First was the short but rather steep climb up Moro Rock; from there, we caught the shuttle to our trailhead. The plan was to hike only about four miles, in an area without much climbing, which was fine for me. All was going fairly well until about the halfway point, when I caught my right toe on a rock and took a spill. It happens. Five minutes later, I caught my left toe and did the same thing. We’ll blame it on the new boots. Even with a severely bruised ego, I could have certainly gotten back to my feet on my own, but gladly accepted the hand of my friend. The life’s lesson was not lost on me. How often in our business or personal life do we take a tumble? I have never been ready to bail or change my way of doing something simply because there has been a hiccup. Two hiccups? Something needs to change. On the trail that day, it became clear that two things needed attention – to focus more on what I was doing and do a better job of picking up my feet. At the halfway mark on the trail, there is no quitting, and there is no quitting in life. You brush yourself off, you make adjustments and you move forward. It is also no disgrace to occasionally accept a hand from a friend. Maybe it is a mentor, a co-worker or a “let’s go to lunch” partner … an encouraging word, an idea or just a different perspective can have a significant impact on our view of the world. This month’s history feature, Reflections of Visalia Creamery, highlights a hiccup so significant that the creamery had to leave town. I might not be ready to change courses at the first sign of trouble, but looking down the barrel of a shotgun in an alley in the dark of night would have encouraged me to make a change – and fast. For the rest of the story, please turn to page 42, where regular contributor Terry R. Ommen always finds a way to add color to our past, only captured in black and white. I, along with the rest of the staff, wish you a beautiful summer and that you always find your way up, with or without the hand of a friend.
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BOUNCING BACK AFTER TRAGEDY: WELCOME HOME, PACIFIC TREASURES T E X T
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nyone who has walked through Pacific Treasures will tell you that it is a treasure in itself, known for years by locals and tourists alike as the spot to shop. Stepping into the store, all are greeted with a cheerful hello from the staff, as well as a feast for the eyes and the senses. From the casually elegant chandeliers on the ceiling to the shelves and tables artfully stocked with home décor, cooking and baking equipment, gourmet foods, jewelry, clothing and accessories, it’s impossible not to feel enveloped in a cozy welcome. And, of course, everything available for purchase is perfect for gift giving and stocking one’s own abode. The store is the creation of owner Michelle Wiebe Andrews, a Visalia native. She practically grew up on Main Street. Her father was a car dealer on Main at Bridge Street, and she hung out there all the time as a kid. It comes as no surprise, then, that her “hangout” for the last 28 years has been her shop, Pacific Treasures, which has lived in various locations on Main. Pacific Treasures was not Wiebe’s first endeavor as an entrepreneur. After studying at the Interior Designers Institute in Corona del Mar, she opened her own design business (even before she graduated), operating it for about four years. Her favorite thing about being an interior designer was the opportunity and challenge of asking her clients, “What is your favorite thing and what do you want to keep?” and then putting old and new together. She worked with many commercial clients, finding that more enjoyable because of the social aspect. It was energizing to be with people working in the businesses as she was working on their designs. This lively environment (versus the amount of alone time involved in drawing up plans and researching textiles) resonated so much with Wiebe that she knew that she needed a new challenge – one that would combine the best of being social with designing, and that’s when Pacific Treasures was born. But the name? Visalia isn’t near the coast. Wiebe laughed as she explained, “I’m an ocean girl and I love the ocean, so I wanted to include Pacific because of that. Then a friend and I were going through word lists and treasures popped up – Pacific Treasures ~ it just stuck!”
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Her first tiny shop opened May 1, 1991, at 418 E. Main (now a parking lot). Through the years, Pacific Treasures has moved to other spots on Main, circling back to its newest location at 114 E. Main after being abruptly uprooted in the early morning hours of Dec. 26. Although this move was unplanned, Wiebe feels very fortunate to have landed here at her new site because “… after a tragedy like that happens, you don’t even know which end is up for awhile – you can’t process that fast.” By tragedy, Wiebe is referring to the massive three-alarm fire that raged along the 200 block of West Main. Several businesses were heavily damaged, affecting Mama K’s Diner, Café 225, Exotica Hair Studio, Acapulco Jewelers and Little Italy. Pacific Treasures sustained severe smoke and water damage that made it impossible to remain at that location. Wiebe and her husband, Jack Andrews, got the call about 2:30 a.m. when firefighters opened the door to the store and set off the alarm. They raced to the scene, where they watched everything unfold. Once the flames were extinguished, they were allowed to enter the store, but even in the dark with limited visibility, Wiebe was able to take only a couple of steps in before turning back. The visual, along with the smell of smoke that filled the building, was literally too heartbreaking to take in. Fast forward to the spring, with a soft opening at the new location on March 29 and a grand reopening with a huge turnout April 26. A fun evening to officially open the store was in reality a celebration of reaching this milestone. Wiebe and her dedicated, cheerful team are so happy to be on Main Street in this space that has turned out to be – in a nod to her beginnings as a designer – a perfect mix of old and new. How did Wiebe bounce back? With a big smile that almost never leaves her face, she said, “I’m still bouncing – every day! I think I will be for a while. There are still a lot of aspects to go through. I have a wonderful husband who completely understands and has been by my side the entire time. He’s been our workhorse like no other; anything we’ve needed, he’s been right there. We love our Jack!” Of great help was also the fortuitous – seemingly meant to be – way that the pieces fell into place at the new location. 12 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
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With the retirement of Marlene Sciacca, proprietor of the Chelsea Street Boutique scheduled for Dec. 31, just a few days after the fire, the space opened for Pacific Treasures to relocate. It made for a great transition for both women and the store. In moving and preparing Pacific Treasures for reopening, Wiebe said the biggest challenge was remodeling and rebuilding an inventory in just two months for a store that had been open 28 years. Since the entire inventory was lost through smoke and water damage, this meant starting from nothing. “The girls and I (including longtime employee and right arm Kathy Howerton) worked our tails off,” Wiebe said, ordering, shipping, decorating, unpacking and merchandising the inventory that customers are accustomed to seeing. 14 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
This included brand favorites Sutter Buttes oils and vinegars, Lodge Cast Iron, Le Creuset and Swiss Diamond cookware, Jelly Bellys, Stonewall Kitchen and Rufus Teague foods and Jellycat for kids, among others. New brands have also been incorporated: Brighton was added, on Sciacca’s advice. A whole new venture for Wiebe, she’s having fun with it, making her first official buying trip to Brighton’s Southern California factory in May. Shoppers will also find a selection of clothing and accessories emphasizing more of her personality: If she doesn’t love it, she doesn’t buy it for the store. The biggest blessing through the whole experience? Without hesitation, Wiebe replied, “It’s been the loyal customers and friends who have followed us to our
new location. We are so thankful and grateful to everyone in the community for being so kind, thoughtful and caring. And my staff – we made this happen all together, as a family.” As a family, Wiebe, Jack and the staff gathered on Dec. 26 – the same day of the fire – for their annual Christmas party. They shared dinner on Main Street, posing for a group photo at the restaurant as they always do. On this night, though, they took one more photo to commemorate the evening – in front of the burned store. “We have stuck together through this whole experience,” Wiebe said. And together they continue to settle in at their new home on Main, welcoming customers old and new into the Pacific Treasures family. L
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s Egypt safe?” “Is Cairo safe?” I punched these terms into my Google search several times over a couple days when contemplating a trip there this past March to watch my favorite band, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, play a concert at the Pyramids in Giza. In my opinion, formed on reading several accounts, yes, for tourist travel, it’s just fine. To simplify, America has four times the violent crime. Most of our large cities have areas that are far more dangerous than tourist travel in Egypt, and you have probably visited them. As my disclaimer, obviously anything can happen at any time at any place when traveling; it’s called adventure. But yeah, Cairo and other historical areas in Egypt are safe to visit. This is especially true on group-guided tours where everything is laid out, and you have people looking out
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for you at every experience. You can tell that the Egyptian government has put security at the forefront to bring back the tourists, and it is doing a good job of it. There are security stations and posts at every site that tourists visit. I solo traveled, because I’m good at it, and travel is relatively cheap these days if you know how to search out the deals. WHAT TO DO IN EGYPT The main reason to visit Egypt is to revere its historical relevance. Its artifacts and antiquities are some of the finest and oldest on Earth. The grand mosques and pharoahs’ treasures are awe-inspiring to stare at, while trying to wrap my head around the fact that the glass-encased mummy I am staring at is more than 3,000 years old and, in some ways, looks better than me. However, if these things aren’t a complete passion
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of yours, you may grow tired of the town. That’s not to say that it isn’t worth traveling to for a stint to see one of the world’s top wonders of all time in the Great Pyramid, as well as to experience the beautiful area culture. I spent five days in Cairo and was content. It would be a great city to work into a Mediterranean tour or split time between Cairo and Israel, or see it from a multi-night Nile boat cruise. However, if you’re truly into the study of archeology and all it’s made of, two weeks won’t be enough. After landing in Cairo shortly before midnight, I Ubered to my hotel, a fivestar Marriott property built on the grounds of a former palace that sits on the bank of the Nile. The American dollar is strong here, and you get a lot of hotel for only a little money. The property was great, with several restaurants and bars and even a casino on the grounds. Bars are uncommon in Cairo, but that’s not to say
they aren’t there. Most Western hotel chains will have them. The Four Seasons or the Roof Top bar at the Ritz-Carlton have trendy spots with incredible views of the Nile at night. The newly reopened Hard Rock Café has yet to receive its liquor license. Late the next morning, I got dressed and set out to walk. I covered about a mile square around the hotel property, discovering what my neighborhood had to offer. For the most part, I never felt uncomfortable or even noticed by anyone. Through my research, I knew that Cairo is more liberal than most Muslim-governed nations or cities, and it was even more relaxed than I expected. The majority of people, especially young people, could have blended in as “American” back here at home. Just people, people like us, living day to day lives in just another big city on the same planet.
The most startling thing about the area was the traffic. It was nonstop, with four-lane-wide roads somehow fitting five lanes of cars. Traffic police serve more as suggestions, and the car horn seems like the national instrument. Crosswalks are novel, so you have to be a pro to cross these streets. Oddly enough, there seems to be some symbiotic relationship between pedestrian and car as no one really speeds, or slows down, and the walkers time the cars, sometimes waiting mid-lane to cross. Just like the video game Frogger. Through internet research, I focused in on the “Top 5 Things to Do in Cairo,” although there were “Top 10 … 15 … 20” and so on lists. I was going to be in town five full days, with the concert on my second. I figured that I could do at least one “must-do” a day. Here’s what I discovered:
Take a Nile cruise by day or by night, or both. As you walk along the Nile, which bisects Cairo, you will see several 35-foot boats, most open-air, looking somewhat like well-worn Disneyland safari adventure boats. You tour the landscape by river, but not just any river – the longest river in the world, 4,131 miles. Nile waters have traveled through 11 African countries before emptying into the Mediterranean Sea. You see Cairo lit up in beautiful splendor, appearing like Cleopatra never dreamed; the gem-colored lights of the nearby high-rise hotels spark the black water to life. A daytime cruise in the late afternoon lets you see the hustle and bustle of the city, while drifting along peacefully. You can see locals gather along the banks as they come to enjoy street foods, picnics and each other’s company while watching the sun set.
The Egyptian Museum is a public display, built in 1902, and is one of the largest museums in the area. Within it are 120,000 items, including the King Tutankhamun display, where you can study up close his death mask, among other artifacts belonging to the Boy King. In another display, you can find the mummy of Queen Tiye, Tut’s grandmother. It is hard to explain, but somehow she retained some of her beauty. Some displays you can run your hand over, such as a tomb door, or a sarcophagus, a coffin made of stone, and instantly make a connection that is thousands of years old, a one-of-a-kind sensation. Don’t be surprised if you are approached by school kids here; they love Americans and want nothing more than to take a picture with one. Within a trip full of magic and
mystique moments, one instant caught me by surprise in Al Azhar Park. Here is Cairo’s largest green area, a park covering 74 acres built atop a hill with gentle slopes containing walkways, gardens, fountains and several cafes. From the top, you have a 360-degree view of Cairo. At the park around sunset, evening prayers were being offered over neighborhood loudspeakers. From blocks away and blocks beyond, different prayers with different voices filled the air. It was one of the most peaceful and beautiful things I’ve ever witnessed. A red sun globe set to the west, igniting the color of rust over the city, giving it the antiquity look that it has earned. At the nearby playground, kids continued to play, and mothers and dads sat on benches and continued to talk, just like people from big cities all over the world.
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We are all so much more alike than we are different. Discoveries as powerful as this are exactly where the pricelessness (Editor’s note. I sometimes like to make up words that work, like “Heroesque”) of travel is found. There is a one-stop get-everythingyou-need souvenir spot. The Khan El Khalili Market is a bazaar set in an historic district. The site itself, steeped in a thousand-year-old history of its own, was once the spot of an ancient mosque. Now it’s a place established as the central part of economic trade by a powerful sultan 500 years ago. You will have the opportunity to buy remembrance items and gifts made specifically in the Egyptian area. A scarf of Egyptian cashmere or a stylish and ornate hookah, spices and perfumes are derived and sold here as well. And here’s the thing – the American dollar is so strong, you can get a lot of really cool things for next to nothing. Expect to barter here. Whatever they say, you cut it in half, ultimately leading to some midpoint. The purchase is usually a low dollar amount, and it’s just not worth trying to make a few more cents off the merchant. Then everyone is happy. When shopping or touring areas like this, there are only a few Arabic words needed to warm the encounter. Kaif halak, pronounced kay-fall-ik, is a greeting. Masalaama, pronounced maw-sawllama, means good-bye. And the most important word in any language, shukraan, pronounced shoe-krahn, means thank you. 20 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
The last thing one must do is typically the first thing that comes to mind on Egyptian travel: Visit the Pyramids in Giza. They are the only remainders of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It’s one thing to see the colossal struc-tures on a postcard and another to stand at their base and breathe in the wind that blows off them. For size reference, the Great Pyramid is only 100 feet shorter than the peak of Morro Rock on Californias coast. The Giza Pyramids were the tallest manmade structures for 3,800 years. They are three tombs – a grand-father, son and grandson, with their respective queens nearby with smaller headstones. Along this tour, which can be taken on horseback, on a guide-led camel or on foot, you travel over sands and touch the
pyramid stones, instantly linking you to their 5,000-year existence. You are standing next to man’s first attempt to outlast time, with construction methods that still baffle architects today. While here, you are only a short walk to the Sphinx, one of the largest statues in the world, which carries one of the oldest mysteries of mankind with her. If you’ve ever wanted to visit Egypt to experience these things, go. Don’t let fear stop you; it’s unwarranted. Like I said, if you book through a reputable touring company, you will have no problems to speak of. What you will have is an adventure of a lifetime while wandering around an ancient place that is the world’s best reminder that we only have one lifetime, and time is fleeting. Grab those sands while you can. L
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he days are long and the weather is warm – which makes these cooling delectables from Chef David Vartanian perfect building blocks for elegant summer meals. For lunch, silky smooth Chilled Melon Soup is a refreshing first course, followed by cold Dungeness Crab and Shrimp Salad (don't forget the avocado!). Top it off with grown-up "ice cream sandwiches" – Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce that will make you feel like a kid even while you're "adulting." For an elegant dinner, prepare your palate with the Chilled Melon Soup and follow with Veal Oscar – sautéed cutlets and asparagus topped with crab cakes and Bearnaise sauce. For dessert? A cold and creamy Cherry Cheesecake hits the spot. Choose your menu, then sit back and savor the slower pace as you share time over good food with family and friends!
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9 ounces fresh crab meat, picked over 9 ounces bay shrimp 6 large prawns, cleaned and cooked 1/2 cup diced celery 1/3 cup diced red onion 1/2 cup mayonnaise Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 teaspoon fresh chopped tarragon Salt and pepper to taste 6 cups baby greens 3 avocados, sliced 2 tomatoes, diced 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced 12 stalks asparagus, trimmed and blanched 3 hard boiled eggs, cut into wedges 6 lemon wedges
Combine the crab and bay shrimp with the celery and onions. Add the mayonnaise and toss. Add the tarragon and season with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Chill in the refrigerator.
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TO SERVE Divide the greens onto each of six plates. Divide the chilled crab salad and place on top of the greens. Place a prawn on top of the crab salad. Garnish each plate with the sliced cucumbers, dieced tomatoes, sliced avocado, asparagus, egg and lemon. Serves 6
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VEAL OSCAR INGREDIENTS 6 3-ounce veal cutlets, pounded 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons butter 30 asparagus stalks, trimmed and blanched 6 crab cakes Bearnaise sauce
CRAB CAKES INGREDIENTS 1 pound crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell and cartilage 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped 1/4 cup scallions, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs Salt and black pepper 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
BEARNAISE SAUCE INGREDIENTS 1 shallot, diced 1 cup white wine 1/4 cup champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped 4 egg yolks 2 tablespoons water 8 ounces clarified butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped parsley DIRECTIONS Combine the shallot, wine, vinegar and tarragon in a saucepan and reduce by two-thirds. Heat a double boiler over medium heat. Place the egg yolks and water in the top pan of the double boiler. Whisk together until creamy and slightly thickened. Add the clarified butter in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and whisk in the shallot mixture, lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper and add the parsley.
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MAKE THE FILLING Preheat the oven to 325F. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and sherry until creamy. Add the eggs. Pour the filling into the springform pan and bake for 1 hour; remove from the oven to cool. When the cake has cooled slightly, pour the sour cream mixture on top and refrigerate. When ready to serve, spoon the cherry mixture over the whole cheesecake or individual cheesecake slices. Serves 16 CHERRY TOPPING
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s June gives us reminders of what summer in the Valley holds in the weeks ahead, we may be encouraged to read some books that give us some laughs in the face of adversity. “Stay Up with Hugo Best” (Scribner, April) by Erin Somers gives us June Bloom, a young assistant writer for aging comic Hugo Best’s late-night show, just as it is canceled. Best invites her to join him for the Memorial Day weekend at his estate. Against her better judgment and her friend’s advice, she goes. The results are not what might be expected. In a strange setting for humor, Ryan Chapman provides laughs during a prison riot in "Riots I Have Known" (Simon & Schuster, May). A Sri Lankan prisoner incarcerated in New York is trapped in the media center of the prison as a riot breaks out. He has been reporting on prison life for several years in a prison journal called "The Holding Pen," which has become a popular read outside the prison. Now he is narrating his life story as the riot closes in on him. For some reason, he is blamed for the riot. Another title that definitely would imply the opposite of humor, "My Sister, the Serial Killer" (Doubleday, November 2018) by Oyinkan Braithwaite, has been called "the wittiest and most fun murder party you’ve ever been invited to" by Marie Claire. Which is not to say that the seriousness of the subject is forgotten. The story of the two sisters, Korede and Ayoola, takes place in Lagos, Nigeria, where the two women are at the mercy of men, starting with their father. WRITING FOR WRITERS Since humor is the topic, look for "18 Ways to Write Funnier Fast" by Susan Shapiro on Writer’s Digest website at writersdigest.com/ writing-articles/by-writing-genre/ humor/write-a-funny-story-scene18-ways-to-write-funnier-fast.
Some of her suggestions include experiment with a variety of forms, watch repetitions, visit comedy clubs, use odd juxtapositions and do the unexpected by twisting clichés. She offers these suggestions not only to would-be comedy writers as such, but also for authors who want to incorporate humor into otherwise more-or-less serious stories. The article is an excerpt from her book, "The Byline Bible: Get Published in Five Weeks." VALLEY WRITERS Fresno author Mark Arax won a 2019 James Beard Foundation Journalism Award for feature reporting for his story "A Kingdom from Dust," which ran in the California Sunday Magazine. The lengthy article tells the story of Stewart and Lynda Resnick, owners of the Wonderful brand of mandarins, pomegranates and almonds whose farms cover about 280 square miles in Kern County and who have their influence over so much more.
It seems that the Resnicks have the Midas touch with whatever they do, including the ability to keep the water flowing to their trees in the depths of drought. The article can be read at story. californiasunday.com/resnick-akingdom-from-dust. The article is a part of Arax’s latest book, "The Dreamt Land: Chasing Water and Dust Across California," published last month by Knopf. He writes of the way that California has crafted water and soil into a dream that has built the Golden State since its earliest days of the Gold Rush and now is threatening to be its undoing. Arax travels the state geographically and historically following the water. His book tour kicked off last month with a ticketed presentation in Clovis, which benefitted the Clovis Library. WRITERS’ CONFERENCE The 2019 San Francisco Writing for Change Conference will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Unitarian Universalist Center. All genres are included because any type of book can bring change. Speakers include author Nina Amir, agents Peter Beren and Laurie McClean, and "The Writer" editor Melissa Hart. Early registration is open for $99. Limited to 100 attendees. Details at sfwritingforchange.org. PULITZER PRIZES The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction went to Richard Powers for "The Overstory" (W.W. Norton), Drama went to Jackie Sibblies Drury for "Fairview," Poetry to Forrest Gander for "Be With" (New Directions) and History to David W. Blight for "Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom" (Simon & Schuster). THE LAST WORD "If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month." – Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) L JUNE 2019 | LIFEST YLE
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After encountering delays that are inevitable in a large project, the young
RENTAL PROPERTY The home was purchased in 2012 by
couple happily moved in May 15 and
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“And then we discovered that the foundation was tilted,” Ty added with a smile. And so began a new chapter for Ty and Kristin and the home on Road 36.
little rental home, and we like fixing things up.” For several years, the home served its purpose as a rental and, in an ironic twist, Kristin’s sister Kaitlin and her
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The more than 100-year-old home was revamped in a number of ways, including updating of the electrical wiring and renovation of the kitchen. The lower-left photo shows the kitchen before the changes. The couple did keep the windows and floor plan, but moved one interior wall to open up the living room space. Kristin Muxlow says the kitchen is her favorite room because it’s the place where everyone likes to gather. Before
husband Parker Anderson were tenants for a time. “I remember coming here to visit my sister, and she told me that if I married Ty, I might live here one day, too!” Kristin said. Ty, 20, and Kristin, 22, have known each other for several years, literally growing up together in their church youth group. They became engaged in May 2018, when Ty proposed at Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite. “We started making plans for the house to get paint and carpet, and thought we could move in right after our honeymoon,” Kristin said. “And then the deadline moved to Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and then the spring.” Becky Muxlow said that as the renovations began, the home began to reveal 36 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
its quality craftsmanship, character and potential. “Andy and I thought it had good bones, and we could just see Ty and Kristin really molding into the home and staying there. We could tell they were very content. We decided we would just do it right the first time.” Renovating a 100-plus-year-old home means bringing every aspect of the structure up to current building codes — a time-consuming process. That included mending the lopsided foundation and, just as important, updating the electrical system, which was the original knob-and-tube wiring used in the early 1900s. Original items that they did keep for
aesthetic purposes include the windows and floor plan, moving just one interior wall to open up the living room space. Also untouched is a narrow upstairs bathroom that quite hilariously features a toilet in the shower — a feature they jokingly call a “shoilet.” Because of a mix of the existing plumbing, prior tile work and tight space, the toilet stayed in its original spot and is a fun feature on a tour of the house. “We just couldn’t get around it,” Ty said. “It came with the old house.” While Ty and Kristin were anxious to move off the family ranch and into their own home, a wonderful opportunity arose for Kristin and Becky to spend countless hours together turning the old house into
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a home that both pays homage to its history and honors current design trends. Both women give each other all the credit for the stunning final results of the 1,800-square-foot, two-story home. “We really had so much fun together,” said Becky, mother to five children. “We’ve known Kristin for so long and she is just so sweet. I feel like I just added another one to the group.” From picking out wallpaper (which Kristin was initially leery of putting in the home, but is now an ardent fan) in Fresno 38 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
to searching for just the right decor at Home Goods and Pier 1, the women spent hours together making the home a comfortable spot for many family gatherings. Kristin admits that her Modern Farmhouse style is plain and simple, and the task of choosing wallpaper, carpet, paint and cabinetry is enough to make a person’s head spin, especially while balancing a full college course load. But Becky helped narrow the field and would often present three options and tell Kristin
to pick the one that she liked. That kept the process moving along as quickly as possible. Becky enjoyed watching the home come together, room by room. “I tend to lean more toward the traditional style, and Kristin really had an eye for bringing in that modern flair, those clean lines that I may not have done,” Becky said. “She really blended and molded the two eras. It was a pleasure and joy to do it together.” In addition, Ty and Kristin spent many
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Kristin and Ty Muxlow, left, moved into their remodeled 1,800-square-foot home in mid-May. Kristin and her mother-in-law, Becky Muxlow, spent hours together planning the renovation. A burlapwrapped rose bush honors the memory of 3-year-old nephew Angelo, who passed away in May. Shelves and surfaces in the home are dotted with his picture.
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hours poring over internet sites such as Wayfair and Amazon for just the right pieces to add to the home. One such find includes a gorgeous Kohler Artist Edition sink in the first-floor bathroom, and others include several light fixtures and gorgeous bronze floor vent grates. Kristin’s parents, Suzi and Charlie Torres, are also very supportive, and Suzi was in charge of hanging all of the wall art for the home. Key among the pieces is a scrawled Bible verse that is central to the couple’s Christian marriage, Song of Solomon 3:4. “I have found the one whom my soul loves.” MOVING IN AND UNPACKING After their wedding, the couple had to store their wedding gifts while the house was being finished. Just last month, they had the joy of unwrapping those same gifts. “It was like re-opening all of our wedding gifts all over again,” Kristin said. The young couple is looking forward to hosting family events. Kristin, the youngest of seven children, said the kitchen is her favorite room because it’s the place where everyone loves to gather. She can’t wait for their turn to host “Friday Night Pizza” with her 30 nieces and nephews. Shelves and surfaces throughout the home are dotted with pictures of the couple’s nephew, 3-year-old Angelo, who passed away in May. Outside, a burlap-wrapped rose bush honors the boy’s memory. The property lends itself to large gatherings, as a large grassy area in front and behind the home is perfect for children to burn off energy. One can envision amazing Easter egg hunts under a massive, shady sycamore tree, as well as summer picnics. A two-story water tower could easily become a future playroom or guest quarters, Kristin said. Living tranquilly around the house are two cows, several meat goats and the couple’s new dog, a Great Pyrenees named Bear. Finally living in their new home, Ty and Kristin are looking ahead to a lifetime together, and the century-old home, restored to its original glory, will witness new chapters in the life of a young family. “Now that we have moved in, we are looking forward to having a home of our own and being able to be hospitable, host family and friends, and use our home to glorify the Lord and serve Him,” Kristin said. “Our plans for the future, Lord willing, include kids, Ty farming and me being a housewife.” L
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The 3-acre rural property lends itself to large gatherings, with large grassy areas in front and behind the home and a large sycamore tree. Also on the site is a twostory water tower that may eventually find use as a playroom or guest quarters. The property is surrounded by pastures, orchards and blueberry fields.
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ulare County has been cattle country since it began in 1852. As settlers arrived, they brought with them thousands of cattle, hoping that the new land would provide the necessary feed to fatten their herds. Their hunch paid off, and it didn’t take long for the number of bovines to outnumber the human population. With all the cattle came an abundance of beef for food and plenty of milk to drink. And there was also plenty of the white liquid left over for other dairy products. By 1906, for example, Tulare County had nearly 10,000 dairy cows that produced enough milk and cream to make more than 1 1/2 million pounds of butter, a huge amount considering the dairy industry was still in its infancy. At that time, there were a few milkprocessing centers or creameries spread around the county, and in early 1910,
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Top: Visalia Co-operative Creamery with employees and delivery trucks in front. Circa 1915. The blue awning, on the building today, is superimposed on the original picture.
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Production at the plant began at 6 a.m. Oct. 2 and with that, the Visalia Co-Operative Creamery was born. The company was anxious to fit into the community, so the public was encouraged to visit. Everyone who did was given a free glass of fresh buttermilk. The company liked its buttermilk, but the new business was especially proud of its butter. It was labeled Golden Crown. In 1912, the company entered the butter into a statewide competition held at the “university farm at Davis.” When the butter scoring was finished, Golden Crown came out on top of the 30 bestknown creameries in California. Golden Crown would go on to become a well-respected Visalia creamery name. The following year, ice cream was introduced, but not just a normal ice cream. A super rich product with no less than 18 percent butterfat was offered, an unheard of level by any standard. For orders of 1 gallon or more, the company would deliver to the customer in a company-owned wagon. In 1914, the company had another banner year and it also made a $2,000 plant upgrade, adding pasteurizing tanks. From that point, all cream entering the plant was pasteurized. Success continued into the 1920s, but changes were in the works. For several years, the Visalia Co-operative Creamery and Tulare Co-Operative Creamery had worked together in some business dealings. In 1924, stockholders of the Visalia company agreed to merge with the Tulare creamery under the name of Dairyman’s Co-Operative. After the merger, the Visalia operation made cottage cheese and the Tulare plant made the company’s butter, continuing to use the Golden Crown name. But all was not well with the Visalia facility. Robert Johnston, a local businessman who owned the granite and cemetery headstone business in town, was not happy with the operation. He owned a house on the southeast corner of Church and School streets and claimed that the machinery was too loud. Apparently, Johnston did not get any help from creamery personnel in solving the problem, so he took matters into his own hands. The evening of Saturday, April 19, 1924, according to the criminal complaint, he took his shotgun, went into the alley behind the creamery and the Tulare County Jail, and 44 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
Top: The package label used for Golden Crown Butter. Circa 1912 Below: Stock certificate for the creamery signed by company officials in 1910.
confronted the driver of a company milk truck. Johnston refused to let the driver pass. No one was hurt in the confrontation, but Johnston was arrested on April 21 for assault with a deadly weapon. It is not clear what happened with the criminal charge, but during the same period, Johnston won a civil lawsuit that he had filed against the creamery alleging a noise nuisance. About a week after Johnston’s arrest, Joseph Barboni, Visalia’s mayor, wrote an open letter in the newspaper calling the noise complaint against the creamery baseless. The mayor expressed outrage that anyone would want to force
this economically valuable creamery out of Visalia. But Johnston’s actions and perhaps complaints from others did just that. It appears that the Visalia plant of Dairyman’s left town in about 1925. Accounts at the time reported that the noise complaint had “brought about the removal of the [Visalia] creamery to Tulare.” Arts Visalia is now located in this historic 109-year-old building, but clearly this old-timer’s glory days were the 15 years or so that Golden Crown products were made there – a product recognized throughout California. L
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THE HEART OF SANTA FE Known as the heart and soul of Santa Fe, the Plaza is the central part of this vibrant and colorful city. The Plaza hosts Indian and Spanish markets and other events throughout the year, along with concerts, community gatherings and much more. In the general Plaza area, there are historic monuments such as the Palace of the Governors (the oldest public building in the U.S.), the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Loretto Chapel. On Canyon Road, there are more than 100 art galleries, boutiques and restaurants within half a mile (visitcanyonroad.com). If you’re in Santa Fe for a few days, you’re definitely going to want to spend a good portion of your time in the Plaza sightseeing, shopping, strolling and people-watching. After touring some of 48 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
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the monuments and taking in all the arts, you’re going to develop quite a thirst and appetite. You will want to hop over to the Shed. It is not only known for its creative New Mexican cuisine and “Build Your Own Margaritas,” but also for its great outdoor space and chill atmosphere (sfshed.com). If you’re looking to purchase some souvenirs, make sure that you stop by Doodlet’s Toy Store & Gift Shop for some handcrafted folk art and miniatures, nostalgic toys and candy, creative books and greeting cards. My favorite items were the celebrity Catholic candles with images of Robin Williams, Beyoncé, Cardi-Yoda and Cardi B (doodlets.com). As amazing as the Plaza is, I highly recommend using downtown as your base. It would be a good idea to rent a car for the duration of your stay so you
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TENT ROCKS AND CAVE DWELLINGS If hiking around stunning scenery is something that you’re into, then I recommend a quick trip to Tent Rocks National Monument or Bandelier National Monument. Both are about an hour’s drive from Santa Fe. The scenic, cone-shaped formations at Tent Rocks are composed of pumice, ash and tuff deposits from volcanic eruptions that occurred 6 million to 7 million years ago within the Jemez Volcanic Field. The Slot Canyon and Cave Loop at Tent Rocks is a 3.1-mile hike that’s rated moderate by AllTrails.com. It is guaranteed to take your breath away with its stunning views that are well worth the arduous hike (blm.gov/visit/kktr). Bandelier National Monument preserves the 900-year-old cave dwellings and territory of the ancestral Puebloans. I recommend taking both the Main Loop and Alcove House trails to check out cave dwellings carved into the soft rock cliffs, the petroglyphs and the standing masonry walls. Both trails are rated easy on AllTrails.com and combine for about a 2.6-mile hike (nps.gov/band). FAT MAN AND LITTLE BOY There’s a fascinating piece of American history that’s just a 40-minute scenic drive northwest of Santa Fe in the city of Los Alamos. The Bradbury Science Museum is considered the birthplace of the atomic bomb, is free to the public, and contains exhibits, artifacts and documents from the Manhattan Project during World War II, along with full-size models of the Little Boy and Fat Man atomic bombs. It’s pretty heavy being in the place where the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki originated, but I will say that seeing how the laboratory and its current research are focused gave me hope. It was comforting that the technology is being put to positive use. The laboratory has since become dedicated to nuclear stockpile stewardship, national security, space exploration, nuclear fusion, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology and supercomputing (lanl.gov/museum). “HOLY FAITH” Santa Fe means “holy faith” in Spanish, and it’s evident in conversations with locals and the historical monuments staff that faith is something that people in the area have valued for generations. If faith and spirituality are important to you, I recommend taking a 35-minute pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayo to say prayers for a loved one and rub your hands with some holy dirt. The historic landmark receives close to 300,000 visitors per year and is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage centers in the U.S. (holychimayo.us/). On my recent trip, I attempted to visit Taos Pueblo, considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. However, the pueblo was closed for tribal rituals. 50 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
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The official state question of New Mexico is: “Red or Green (Chilies)?” The official state answer is: "Red AND Green or Christmas." RIO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE AND OJOS CALIENTE If you do end up in the Taos area, I recommend driving west over the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, a steel-deck arch bridge across the Rio Grande Gorge that’s roughly 600 feet above the Rio Grande River and is the 10th-highest bridge in the United States. After crossing the bridge, head to Ojo Spa Resorts in Ojos Caliente and reward yourself with some spa time for all your exploration into Spanish and native culture by soaking in healing hot springs and rejuvenating with custom spa treatments. I recommend taking advantage of the $25 fee for all-day access to eight natural mineral hot springs. You’ll walk out feeling like a brand-new person (ojospa.com). JUNE 2019 | LIFEST YLE
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Center and relayed the news that Visalia had a shortage of specialists in Dr. Smith’s field. Dr. Smith flew down to check this out and concluded that his friend was right. The next step was to persuade his wife, Betty, to join him with their three children, David, 7; Janice, 4, and Carolyn, the baby, at 1 year old. “My mother had never been out of Oregon,” Britten said. “As the story goes, my father talked my mom into moving to Visalia. In 1961, she arrived on the hottest day of the year. It was 115 degrees.” While the shock of flying from the coolness of Oregon and landing in the furnace of a Valley summer may have given her some doubts, Mrs. Smith managed a smile as she posed with her three children for a photo just after her arrival in Visalia. Britten said it did take her mother some time to adjust to the climate. “But eventually, she absolutely fell in love with Visalia and was extremely involved in the community,” Britten said. Growing up, the children attended Conyer, Divisadero and Mt. Whitney schools. Carolyn enjoyed her high school years, where she played on the tennis team, was vice president of her sophomore
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class, junior varsity cheerleader and song girl. David also loved high school, according to Britten. “David’s personality was outgoing with a contagious laugh,” she said. “And he had a great group of friends. I remember his friends always played pranks on each other. They also formed a band where David played the guitar. David was a golfer and loved cars.” Both siblings attended the University of Southern California after their respective graduations from Mt. Whitney. David majored in accounting and Carolyn in education. Britten worked for six years as a resource specialist with the Visalia United School District and for two years at St. Paul’s School. At the time of his death, David was controller for Katherine Delmar Burke School in San Francisco, for girls from kindergarten through eighth grade. David’s illness was diagnosed about four years ago. When Britten decided to work through her grief by writing his story, she envisioned it to be about love, loss, courage, compassion and hope. And she decided to filter it through the
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eyes of his rescue cat, Zoe. She also imagined it as a picture book, which meant that she needed an illustrator. “That was one of the most rewarding parts of writing the book,” she said. Her illustrator, Justyne Silvas, is the daughter of her friend, Jill Silvas, who, as Britten described her, is “extremely creative and talented.” They worked together on designing the pictures and became friends in the process. One of Justyne’s innovations was the mouse that hides on several pages. “She came up with the idea so that the children could go back and count how many times the mouse appears,” she said. To publish her book, Britten decided to go with Mascot Books, following extensive research into which publisher to use. She has been happy with results from the company, which promises that it will help authors throughout the publishing process to produce high-quality books in line with the authors’ visions. “They have been great to work with every step of the way,” she said. Britten points out that Justyne Silvas is now writing and illustrating her own book, which she plans to publish through Mascot. “I, Zoe" includes a parent-teacher guide in the back offering discussion questions and lists of words to talk about. It also includes projects for the children to do. “It’s one of my favorite parts of the book,” Britten said. “I wanted it to be extremely interactive for the parents, teachers and children.” She suggests that together the book and the guide provide a way for parents
to begin a conversation with their children about loss. “As a parent, it is sometimes not easy to know how to open the conversation about loss, whether it be the loss of a pet, divorce, a grandparent,” she said. Some of the books come with yet another feature. It seems Britten is blessed with artistic friends. “Mary Jane Yada, a friend of mine, came up with the cutest puppet of Zoe,” Britten said. “Mary Jane is so talented and creative. She did an amazing job on the puppet.” Some weeks ago, Megan Beltran, learning director at Roosevelt School in Lindsay, asked Britten to read her book to 58 third-graders. “It was my very first reading. It was so exciting, but extremely humbling,” Britten said. She answered questions, signed books and talked to each student. “I gave each child a new book to take home,” she said. “Many of the students have never owned a new book. It is a day I will never forget.” Another day that should live in her memory is May 15. On that day, she read to kindergartners at Katherine Delmar
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Burke School, where David had worked. She points out that next to the school, there are steps formed from beautiful mosaic tiles. On the day the steps were dedicated, the school bought one of the tiles in David’s honor. The unveiling was covered by the San Francisco Chronicle, whose reporter noticed David’s wife, Nancy, crying during the ceremony. “The next day, there was a huge article showing the ribbon-cutting, and the tile they highlighted was David’s,” Britten said. “I thought that was pretty amazing.” All of Britten’s profits from the book go to Strides for Life, an organization based in Burlingame. It was founded in 2004 by Barbara and Lawrence Cappel to honor their son, Dylan, who died of colon cancer at 23 when he was training for the U.S. Olympic rowing team. Barbara Cappel grew up in Hanford. The organization provides education and free colon cancer screening for low-income, uninsured and underinsured individuals. “It is an impressive organization that truly changes lives,” Britten said. Now Zoe, the rescue cat, can continue to salve and save lives in multiple ways. L
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JUNE Juried Community Exhibition Arts Visalia is displaying works spanning 2D and 3D mixed media, ceramics, fiber, glass, graphics/printmaking/ drawing, jewelry, metalwork, painting, photography/digital art, sculpture and woodwork. The exhibition will be juried based on composition, quality, authenticity, creativity and originality, uniqueness, presentation/craftsmanship and overall balance. When: Through June 28, noon-5:30 p.m. Where: Arts Visalia Visual Art Gallery, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia Contact: artsvisalia.org or (559) 739-0905 ‘Seascapes and Ocean Views’ The Exeter Courthouse Gallery will offer “Seascapes and Ocean Views” as its current show. When: Through July 28, gallery open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays. Where: Exeter Courthouse Gallery, 125 South B St., Exeter Contact: (559) 592-5900; or email at exeterarts@outlook.com Kimberly Haynes Concert The Center for Spiritual Living will present L.A. singer/songwriter Kimberly Haynes, who will perform in concert with Vito Gregoli, who plays a number of instruments. Opening will be Doug Hurt and Marco Rodriguez. Cost: $20. When: June 15, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Outside seating: 6:45 p.m. Where: Brandon-Mitchell Gallery, 117 S. Locust St., Visalia Contact: (559) 625-2441; brandonmitchellgallery.com/about, csl@cslvisalia.org 58 L I F E S T Y L E | J U N E 2 0 1 9
Full Moon Hikes Join a naturalist guide on a one-hour full moon hike to explore the nighttime world of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Hear the science and stories of the moon and discover the wonder of looking up. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly. When: June 15, 8-9 p.m. Where: John Muir Lodge, 86728 Hwy. 180, Kings Canyon Contact: sequoiaparksconservancy.org, (559) 565-4251 ‘Tree to Table’ McKellar Family Farms will host its second annual “Tree to Table” fundraising dinner to support its ag education programs. This year’s dinner will feature a three-course meal prepared by Chef David Vartanian of the Vintage Press. Cost: $125, including hors d’oeuvres, drinks, dinner and a wagon-ride farm tour; tickets at mckellarfamilyfarms.com/events. When: June 15, 5-8 p.m. Where: Historic Seven Sycamores Ranch, 32988 Road 164, Ivanhoe Contact: info@mckellarfarms.com; (559) 731-7925
Going Bats in the Sequoias Learn about Sequoia National Park’s most abundant nocturnal animal - bats. Help park scientists by taking part in an ongoing project to collect data about these flying friends. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly. When: June 19 and 27, 9-10 p.m. Where: Wuksachi Lodge, 64740 Wuksachi Way Contact: sequoiaparksconservancy.org, (559) 565-4251 ‘The Humans’ The Visalia Players will present “The Humans,” an uproarious, hopeful and heartbreaking play that takes place during a family Thanksgiving dinner. Eerie things start to go bump in the night and the clan’s deepest fears and greatest follies are laid bare. Tickets: adults $16, students $12. When: June 21, 22, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 23, 2 p.m. Where: Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave., Visalia Contact: (559) 734-3900, visaliaplayers.org
Classic Car Show Emperor's Cen Cal presents an indoor/ outdoor Vintage Car Show for years 1964 and older. There will be a zoot suit contest, sugar skull contest and pin-up contest. Tickets: $15 general, $10 veterans and seniors; children under 12 free. When: June 22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Exhibit Hall, Visalia Convention Center, 303 E. Acequia Ave., Visalia Contact: (559) 736-1457 Fundraising Golf Tourney The Visalia Unified School District will hold its third annual Dream Big Golf Tournament to raise funds for its afterschool programs. Cost: $100 per player, $400 per team; includes lunch, cart, drink ticket, range balls and raffles. When: June 28, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start Where: Valley Oaks Golf Course, 1800 S. Plaza St., Visalia Contact: (559) 303-8590 or fescobar@vusd.org; registration: forms.gle/435exXpuehofHNDy6 ‘Night at the Museum’ The last Friday of the month, ImagineU Children’s Museum holds “Night at the Museum” for its imagineers. Children can be dropped off for a night of fun, crafts, games and imagination. Members $20, guests $25. When: June 28, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: ImagineU Children’s Museum, 210 N. Tipton St., Visalia Contact: (559) 733-5975, imagineumsueum.org
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JULY ‘Form and Function’ Arts Visalia will present “Form and Function: The Art of Kinetic Energy,” an exhibition of metal works presented in an illusion of movement. When: July 3-26, noon-5:30 p.m.; First Friday opening reception, July 5, 6-8 p.m. Where: Arts Visalia Visual Art Gallery, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia Contact: artsvisalia.org or (559) 739-0905 1st Saturday Artists, restaurants and merchants of Three Rivers invite the public to join in a town-wide celebration. Pick up a map at the Three Rivers Historical Museum, 42268 Sierra Drive, or Art Center, 41673 North Fork Drive. Cost to participate is $10, with deadline the 15th of the previous month. Featured artist is Bertha Garza. When: July 6, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Three Rivers Contact: (559) 561-3463 or 1stsaturdaytr.com Life Change Graduation The Visalia Rescue Mission will hold its Life Change Academy graduation. When: July 11, 6-7 p.m. Where: Visalia Rescue Mission, 741 N. Santa Fe St., Visalia Contact: (559) 740-4178, vrmhope.org JUNE 2019 | LIFEST YLE
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Avi Kaplan in Concert Singer-songwriter Avi Kaplan, former member of Pentatonix and graduate of Visalia’s Mt. Whitney High School, will perform in Visalia as part of the Otherside Tour. Tickets: $24-$65. When: July 11, doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: (559) 625-1369, foxvisalia.org ‘Ye Olde Destruction’ Thomas Campbell’s self-funded skateboarding movie “Ye Olde Destruction” will be screened. Tickets: $10. Children admitted free with adult admission. When: July 12, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: (559) 625-1369, foxvisalia.org El Costeño Comedian Javier Carranza will present his character El Costeño in Visalia. Tickets: $25-$49. When: July 13, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: (559) 625-1369, foxvisalia.org
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Full Moon Hikes Join a naturalist guide on a one-hour full moon hike to explore the nighttime world of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Hear the science and stories of the moon and discover the wonder of looking up. Bring a flashlight and dress warmly. When: July 13, 8-9 p.m. (Wuksachi Lodge); July 13-14, 8-9 p.m. (John Muir Lodge) Where: Wuksachi Lodge, 64740 Wuksachi Way, and John Muir Lodge, 86728 Hwy. 180 Contact: sequoiaparksconservancy.org, (559) 565-4251 ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Visalia’s Parks & Recreation Department will screen “How to Train Your Dragon” as part of Movies in the Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sit back and enjoy the show. Guests can bring a picnic dinner and snacks (no alcohol allowed). All ages are welcome. Free. When: July 19, 8-10 p.m. Where: Riverway Sports Park, 3611 N. Dinuba Blvd., Visalia Contact: (559) 713-4365; recreation@visalia.city
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Elton John Tribute The Rocket Man Show, an Elton John musical tribute, will bring a night of nostalgia, singing, laughing and participation. Tickets: $33-$55. When: July 21, doors 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: (559) 625-1369, foxvisalia.org Concert in the Park The Visalia Community Enhancement Foundation is sponsoring the 2019 KJUG free Concert in the Park Series featuring King Calaway. No outside alcohol or pets; refreshments available for purchase. When: July 25, 6:30 p.m. Where: Whitendale Park, 630 W. Beech Ave., Visalia Contact: supportvisaliaparks.com, carolhhays@gmail.com
‘Night at the Museum’ The last Friday of the month, ImagineU Children’s Museum holds “Night at the Museum” for its imagineers. Children can be dropped off for a night of fun, crafts, games and imagination. Members $20, guests $25. When: July 26, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Where: ImagineU Children’s Museum, 210 N. Tipton St., Visalia Contact: (559) 733-5975, imagineumsueum.org ‘Young at Art’ Arts Visalia will present its annual “Young at Art” exhibition, showcasing artwork from the Young at Art Children’s Summer Program, as well as the Goshen Art Program in partnership with Family Services. The Young at Art program hosts six weeks of classes for children ages 5-17. This year’s focus is on the emotional connection that art brings. When: July 31-Aug. 30, noon-5:30 p.m.; First Friday opening reception, Aug. 2, 6-8 p.m. Where: Arts Visalia Visual Art Gallery, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia Contact: artsvisalia.org or call (559) 739-0905
AUGUST 1st Saturday Artists, restaurants and merchants of Three Rivers invite the public to join in a town-wide celebration. Pick up a map at the Three Rivers Historical Museum, 42268 Sierra Drive, or Art Center, 41673 North Fork Drive. Cost to participate is $10, with deadline the 15th of the previous month. When: Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Three Rivers Contact: (559) 561-3463 or 1stsaturdaytr.com Farewell Summer Luau Visalia’s Parks & Recreation Department is planning its Summer Night Lights farewell summer luau. Families are invited to spend quality time together with fun, activities and games. All ages are welcome. Free. When: Aug. 9, 6-8 p.m. Where: Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center, 247 W. Ferguson Ave., Visalia Contact: (559) 713-4365; recreation@visalia.city
The Hodgetwins Fitness experts and stand-up comedians the Hodgetwins, featured on YouTube, are taking their edgy, unfiltered comedy on the road. Tickets: $29-$40. When: Aug. 10, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. Where: Visalia Fox Theatre, 308 W. Main St., Visalia Contact: (559) 625-1369, foxvisalia.org ‘Prince Caspian’ Auditions The Enchanted Playhouse Theatre Company has entered into an agreement with the C.S. Lewis Company Ltd. to perform “Prince Caspian,” the sequel to “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Auditions for people ages 10 to adult will be held in August, with performances at the Enchanted Playhouse’s new home at the Visalia Fox Theatre in October. Kelly Ventura will direct. When: Auditions Aug. 19-20, 6:30 p.m.; callbacks Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m. Where: Gateway Church of Visalia, Room 67, 1100 S. Sowell St., Visalia Contact: enchantedplayhouse.org
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Dark Sky Festival ‘Sequoia Parks Conservancy, in partnership with Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and Lake Kaweah, will hold the sixth annual Dark Sky Festival, the largest night sky festival in Central California. It takes place in various locations throughout the parks, including the Foothills, Mineral King, Giant Forest, Lodgepole, Grant Grove, Cedar Grove and Lake Kaweah. More than 50 programs will be offered, including tours, stargazing, guest speakers, movies and musical performances. Accommodations: recreation.gov or visit sequoia.com When: Aug. 23-25 Where: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Lake Kaweah Contact: (559) 561-4813 JUNE 2019 | LIFEST YLE
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