Events Calendar
March 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31– Senior/Adults 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.
March 1, 8, 15, 22 – 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.
March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 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.
March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 – iPhone for Newbies
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services will host these sessions from 1-2:30 p.m. at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford. For more info, call (559) 585-2525.
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Thursday, March 2 – “The Donner Party”
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Pay Hillman, great-great-granddaughter of George Donner, captain of the ill-fated Donner Party wagon train. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more info, call (559) 685-4518.
March 3, 10, 17, 24 – 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. March 3 is the Mardi Gras Celebration. For more information, call (559) 685-2330.
March 3-4 – Visalia Gleaning Seniors Yard Sale
Visalia Gleaning Seniors will host this sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gleaner Yard in Visalia. For more info, call (559) 733-5352.
March 4-5 – Rusty Roots Show
This event, which features arts and crafts, clothes, antiques, jewelry, furniture and more on sale, will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, at the Tulare County Fairgrounds, 620 S. K St., Tulare. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.rustyrootsshow.com.
March 5, 12, 29, 26 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 12:45 p.m. For more information, call (559) 618-3221.
March 7, 14, 21, 28 – Hanford Senior Creative Writing
This weekly event is held at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford, from 10-11 a.m. For more information, call (559) 585-2530.
Saturday, March 11 – Downtown Visalia St. Patrick's Day Parade
This annual event will begin at 10 a.m. and run along Main Street, from Church Street to Willow Street.
Saturday, March 11 – Irish Fest in the Park
Visalia Breakfast Lions will host this event from 1-5 p.m. at Visalia Recreation Park. Tickets are $50 in advance, $60 on the day of the event. For tickets or more information, visit http://www.visaliabreakfastlions.org.
Friday, March 17 – Caregiver Dementia Support Groups
The Remington, 2727 N. 11th St., Hanford, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more info, call (559) 624-3511.
Friday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. The cost for Visalia residents 55+ is $6. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
Friday, March 17 – St. Patrick's Zumbathon
Hanford Parks and Community Services will host this event from 6-9 p.m. in the Civic Auditorium, 400 N. Douty St., Hanford. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 the day of the event. For more info, call (559) 585-2525.
Tuesday, March 21 – Caregiver Dementia Support Groups
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more info, call (559) 624-3511.
Saturday, March 25 – Rib Cook-Off
The Exeter Eagles Lodge will host this event, featuring food and drinks, games and a live band, at 555 W. Visalia Road in Exeter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (559) 592-1771.
Saturday, April 1 – Casino Night
The Exeter Ag Boosters will host this event in the Exeter Memorial Building beginning at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $75 in advance and include food, drinks and $300 in play money. For more info, call (559) 786-1237.
April 2, 16, 23, 30 – Senior Pride Bingo Sundays
This weekly event is held at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., Visalia, Doors open at 12:45 p.m. For more info, call (559) 618-3221.
April 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 – Senior/Adults 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.
April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 – 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.
April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Hanford Senior Creative Writing
This event is held at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford, from 10-11 a.m. For more info, call (559) 585-2530.
April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 – iPhone for Newbies
City of Hanford Parks and Community Services will host these sessions from 1-2:30 p.m. at Longfield Center, 560 S. Douty St. in Hanford. For more info, call (559) 585-2525.
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April 5, 12, 19, 26 – 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.
Thursday, April 6 – “Identifying Old Photographs”
The Sequoia Genealogical Society will host this 6 p.m. presentation by Corky Peterson, longtime genealogical researcher. Refreshments will follow. The free event will be held at the Tulare Public Library, 475 M St. in Tulare. For more info, call (559) 685-4518.
Friday, April 7 - Eggstravaganza Spring Celebration
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. The cost for Visalia residents 55+ is $6. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
April 7, 14, 21, 28 – 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.
April 7-8 – 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 info, call (559) 733-5352.
Wednesday, April 12 – Belle of the Ballpark
The Visalia Rawhide will host this event at its game with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes at Valley Strong Ballpark, 300 N. Giddings St., Visalia. For more info or tickets call (559) 732-4433 or visit http://www.Rawhidebaseball.com. (See page 7.)
Tuesday, April 18 – Caregiver Dementia Support Groups
Quail Park on Cypress, 4520 W. Cypress, Visalia, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more info, call (559) 624-3511.
Friday, April 21 – Caregiver Dementia Support Groups
The Remington, 2727 N. 11th St., Hanford, will host this 10:30 a.m. monthly session. For more info, call (559) 624-3511.
Thursday, April 27 – Kenny G
Kenny G will perform in an 8 p.m. concert at the Visalia Fox Theatre. Prices are $69 to $89. For more info, call (559) 625-1369 or visitwww.foxvisalia.org.
Saturday, April 29 – 7th Annual Backyard BBQ & Cornhole Event
Hands in the Community is sponsoring this event, featuring food, fun and A&W floats, from 1-5 p.m. Tickets, $120 for a team of two, include entry, BBQ lunch, drinks and raffle prizes. For more info, visit http://www.hnconline.org or call (559) 625-3822.
Friday, May 5 – Senior Day in the Park
This event is scheduled at Mooney Grove Park, 2700 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia. (See page 2 for more information.)
Friday, May 5 - The 5th Annual Tree to Table/Dinner in the Groves
This fundraising event for Farmer Bob's World will be held at Seven Sycamores, 32988 Road 164, Ivanhoe, from 5:30-8 p.m. Tickets are $100 each or $800 for a table of eight. For more information, call (559) 798-0557.
Friday, May 5 - Cinco de Mayo Luncheon
This event will be held at the Visalia Senior Center, 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, at 11:30 a.m. The cost for Visalia residents 55+ is $6. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call (559) 713-4365.
May 5-6 – 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 info, call (559) 733-5352.
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February 3-5, 10-12 – "Sylvia"
The Visalia Players will present a play by A.R. Gurney about a dog, the couple who adopts her and the comedy that results, at the Ice House Theatre, 410 E. Race Ave., Visalia. For tickets or more info, visit http://www.visaliaplayers.org or call (559) 734-3900.