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September 1-2 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
September 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 – Senior/Adult Aerobics
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts aerobics from 9-10 a.m. at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford, three days a week. The monthly cost for those 55+ is $16. For more info, call (559) 585-2530.
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Yoga
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts yoga from 9-10 a.m. at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford. For more info, call (559) 585-2530.
September 3, 10, 17, 24 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 11:15 p.m. For more information, call (559) 651-6714.
September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 – Water Aerobics & Lap Swim
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts these classes at The Hanford Plunge, 415 Ford St., Hanford, twice a week. For fee and other information, call (559) 585-2525.
September 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28 – Zumba
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts Zumba from 6-7 p.m. in Civic Park, 400 N. Douty St. in Hanford, twice a week. The monthly cost for those 55+ is $16. For more information, call (559) 585-2525.
Thursday, September 7 – “Focusing in on Vintage Photographs”
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by photography studio owner/operator (and junior sleuth) Sandra Harris. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more information, call (559) 685-4518.
Friday, September 8 – “An Evening Under the Big Top”
TCAOR Charitable Foundation will present this event, featuring Cirque, a buffet dinner, dancing, raffle prizes and a live auction, in the Visalia Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. for this 21+ event. For tickets or more information, call (559) 627-1776.
Saturday, September 9 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk sponsored by Kaweah Health and held at Blain Park, 3101 S. Court St., Visalia, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:15 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is “Falls Prevention.” For more information, call (559) 624-2416.
Saturday, September 9 – Visalia Farmers Market at New Location
The new location will be 2231 W. Main St. on the north side of the Tulare Courthouse parking lot. For more information, call (559) 730-6021.
Wednesday, September 13 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave. in Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For more information, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
September 13-17 – Tulare County Fair
The 2022 Tulare County Fair will feature new attractions, live entertainment, the popular Destruction Derby, fun fair food, livestock competitions, “The Central Valley’s Makers Market” and more. For more information, visit http://www.tcfair.org or call (559) 686-4707.
Friday, September 15 – Senior Carnival Park Event
Kings County Commission on Aging will host this event, featuring food, a cake walk, information booths, raffles, a crazy hat contest and entertainment, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burris Park, 6500 Clinton Ave., Hanford. Lunch will be served at noon. Admission is free. (See article titled “Carnival Theme for Senior Day in the Park.”)
Friday, September 15 – Hanford Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
The Remington, 2727 N. 11th St., Hanford, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
September 15-17, 22-24, 29-Oct 1 – "The Norma Conquest"
The Visalia Players will present Rom Watson's parody-sequel to the classic movie "Sunset Boulevard" (1950), at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave., Visalia. For tickets or more info, visit http://www.visaliaicehouse.com or call (559) 734-3900.
Saturday, September 16 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Adventist Health and the City of Hanford, will be held at Freedom Park, 2000 9-1/4 Avenue in Hanford. It begins with registration at 8:45 a.m., followed by the walk and “Talk with a Doc” at 9 a.m. The topic this month is “Flu/Pneumonia.” For more information, visit http://www.walkwithadoc.org.
Tuesday, September 19 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, September 19 – Exeter Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 3-4:30 p.m. monthly session, facilitated by Kimberly Jensen, in the Café at Rocky Hill Community Church, 237 South E St. in Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Thursday, September 21 – Tulare Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 10 a.m. monthly session at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St., Tulare. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Thursday, September 21 – Caregiver Support Group
Valley Caregiver Resource Center will host this session at the Tulare Senior Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call (559) 224-9154.
Thursday, September 21 – Oktoberfest
Visalia Chamber of Commerce will host this event at Vossler Farms, 26773 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, from 5:30-9:30 p.m. For reservations or more information, visit http://www.visaliachamber.org/oktoberfest.
September 21-24 – Raisin Harvest Festival
Dinuba Chamber of Commerce has scheduled this event at Rose Ann Vuich Park, 855 E. El Monte Way in Dinuba. For over 100 years, the community has celebrated "Raisin Day," a four-day Carnival, with a two-day Festival with kids activities, craft and food vendors, entertainment and a Saturday morning parade. Call (559) 591-2707 for more information.
September 23-24 – Visalia Home Expo
This event, which focuses on home remodeling and decorating, returns to the Visalia Convention Center. For more information, visit http://www.visaliahomeshows.com.
Tuesday, September 26 – Medicare Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
HICAP will host this event, featuring free and objective counseling, at the Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from noon to 1 p.m. For more info, call 1-800-434-0222.
Wednesday, September 27 – Bingo
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host bingo starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more info, call (559) 685-2330.
September 29 – Friday Night Dance
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Saturday, September 30 – Quail Park on Cypress Car Show and Fall Festival
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this free event, featuring assorted vendors, music, food and family fun, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 11:15 p.m. For more information, call (559) 651-6714.
October 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, 30 – Senior/Adult Aerobics
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts aerobics from 9-10 a.m. at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford, three days a week. The monthly cost for those 55+ is $16. For more info, call (559) 585-2530.
October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 – Water Aerobics & Lap Swim
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts these classes at The Hanford Plunge, 415 Ford St., Hanford, twice a week. For fee and other information, call (559) 585-2525.
October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, 31 – Zumba
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts Zumba from 6-7 p.m. in Civic Park, 400 N. Douty St. in Hanford, twice a week. The monthly cost for those 55+ is $16. For more information, call (559) 585-2525.
October 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bingo
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host bingo starting at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Friday, October 6 – The Purple Party
This fundraising event for Family Services, which celebrates survivors and efforts to address domestic violence in our community, will be held at Valley Strong Ballpark in Visalia. For more info, call (559) 732-1970 or visit https://fstc.net/purple.
October 6-7 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard, 28600 Road 156 in Visalia. For more information, call (559) 733-5352.
October 6-7 – "Christmas in October" Shopping Event
Exeter Woman's Club, 201 N. Kaweah Ave. in Exeter will host this event, featuring food, refreshments and free hourly prize drawings from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. For tickets or more information, visit exeterwomansclub.com call (559) 909-5555.
October 6, 13, 20, 27 – Friday Night Dances
The Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, will host this weekly event from 6-9 p.m. $10 entry fee. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
Saturday, October 7 – First Annual Happy Tails Breakfast
Hacienda Happy Tails will host a pancake breakfast, featuring animal feedings, a silent auction and music from 8:30-11 a.m. at 31503 Road 204 in Exeter. For tickets or more information, call (559) 838-6151.
October 7, 14, 21, 28 – Yoga
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services hosts yoga from 9-10 a.m. at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford. For more info, call (559) 585-2530.
Saturday, October 7 – Bratoberfest
Exeter Lions Club will host this event, featuring breweries, bratwursts, live music and team competition, at Exeter Veterans Memorial Building, 324 N. Kaweah Ave. Exeter, from 2-6 p.m. For tickets ($50) or more information, visit https://exeterlions.org.
Wednesday, October 11 – Valley Renal Support Group
The only kidney support group in four counties will meet at Evolution's Gym, 1425 E. Prosperity Ave. in Tulare, from 6:30-8 p.m. The meeting will also be on Zoom. For more info, email Jennifer at meow.2000@yahoo.com.
Thursday, October 12 – Love Your Neighbor – 14th Annual Celebration
Hands in the Community is sponsoring this event, featuring a dinner, wine and hors d'ouevres, a silent auction, a live auction and a Sportsman's Warehouse gun table, from 6-9 p.m. at the Visalia Convention Center. For more information, call (559) 625-3822, ext. 100.
Friday, October 13 – Visalia Senior Center Fall Open House
The Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, will host this event. (See article titled “Visalia Prepares for Senior Center Fall Open House Scheduled for Oct. 13.”)
Friday, October 13 – 6th Annual Golf Tournament
The Creative Center Foundation will host this event at Ridge Creek Dinuba Golf Club, 3018 Ridge Creek Dr. in Dinuba. For more information, call (559) 733-4400.
Saturday, October 14 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk sponsored by Kaweah Health and held at Blain Park, 3101 S. Court St., Visalia, begins with registration at 8 a.m., followed by a warm-up at 8:15 a.m., and “Talk with a Doc” at 8:30 a.m. The topic this month is “Alzheimer's.” For more information, call (559) 624-2416.
Saturday, October 14 – Visalia Taste the Arts
The annual free arts festival featuring arts, crafts, books and music by local artists, writers and musicians will be held along Garden Street in downtown Visalia from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about Taste The Arts, visit https://artsconsortium.org/events/tta or call (559) 772-0001.
Saturday, October 14 – 109th Exeter Fall Festival
The Exeter Chamber of Commerce will host this event. For more information (including sponsorship opportunities), visit http://www.exeterchamber.com. Open "Events & calendar" and then click on "Exeter Fall Festival."
Tuesday, October 17 – Visalia Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, October 17 – Exeter Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 3-4:30 p.m. monthly session, facilitated by Kimberly Jensen, in the Café at Rocky Hill Community Church, 237 South E St. in Exeter. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
Tuesday, October 17 – 29th Annual Taste of Downtown Visalia
This annual event features food from over 30 of Visalia's most popular restaurants, wine and beer tasting, and live music. For more information, visit http://www.downtownvisalia.com or call (559) 732-7737.
Thursday, October 19 – Master Plan on Aging Public Forum and Senior Resource Fair
The Kings and Tulare County Master Plan for Aging Advisory Committee will host this event, where important topics related to aging will be discussed, at the Wyndham Hotel in Visalia. There will be vendors and raffle prizes. For more information, call (559) 676-6570.
Thursday, October 19 – Tulare Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
Quail Park on Cypress will present this 10 a.m. monthly session at the First Baptist Church, 469 N. Cherry St., Tulare. For more info, call (559) 737-7443.
Thursday, October 19 – Caregiver Support Group
Valley Caregiver Resource Center will host this session at the Tulare Senior Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, call (559) 224-9154.
Friday, October 20 – Hanford Caregiver/Dementia Support Group
The Remington, 2727 N. 11th St., Hanford, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more information, call (559) 737-7443.
October 20-22, 27-29 – "A Haunting at the Ice House"
The Visalia Players will present this interactive show where the audience will be walking around the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave., Visalia. For tickets or more info, visit http://www.visaliaicehouse.com or call (559) 734-3900.
Saturday, October 21 – Walk with a Doc
This informational walk and talk, sponsored by Adventist Health and the City of Hanford, will be held at Centennial Park, 11731 Hanford Armona Road in Hanford. It begins with registration at 8:45 a.m., followed the walk and “Talk with a Doc” at 9 a.m. The topic this month is “Breast Cancer.” For more information, visit http://www.walkwithadoc.org.
Saturday, October 21 – 40th Springville Apple Fest
The annual event featuring food and craft vendors, costume contest, the Apple Run and a local art raffle, will be held along Highway 190 in Springville from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit https://springvilleapplefestival.com.
Tuesday, October 24 – Medicare Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program
HICAP will host this free and objective counseling, at the Tulare Senior Community Center, 201 N. F St., Tulare, from noon to 1 p.m. For more information, call 1-800-434-0222.
Thursday, October 26 – Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
The Hanford Fox Theatre will present this 7:30 p.m. concert. Tickets are $46, $56, $66 and $200. For tickets or more info, visit http://www.foxhanford.com.
Saturday, October 28 – Dia De Los Muertos
Tulare County League of Mexican American Women will host this event at the Visalia Public Cemetery from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Virginia at (559) 909-3411 for more information.
Tuesday, October 31 – Halloween Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. Costumes are not required but are recommended. Costume awards will be given. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more info, call (559) 713-4365.
Thursday, November 2 – “The Fascinating and Tragic Story of Local Tribes”
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Michael J. Semas. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more information, call (559) 685-4518.
Saturday, November 4 – Fifth Annual Community Cremation Scattering Day
The Visalia Public Cemetery hosts this 9 a.m. event to assist families in transitioning from personal possession of urns to a permanent placement of their loved ones at the cemetery. For more info, call (559) 734-6181.
Saturday, November 4 – 6th Annual Book Festival
Tulare County Library will host this event, featuring author events, storytelling, community partners, vendors, food trucks, the Friends of the Tulare County Library book sale, and more, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 200 W. Oak Ave., Visalia. For more information, call the library at (559) 713-2700.
November 4-5 – Visalia Senior Games
The first Senior Games in the South Valley since the pandemic will be held the first weekend of November. (See article titled “Visalia Prepares for Senior Games.”)
