| The Tulare 2007 Calendar of Events
| January - 2008 |
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Tulare Community Blood Drive - Sponsored by the Tulare Rotary, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tulare Community Senior Citizens Center, 201 North F Street, Tulare. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley Businesses. Information: Ken Dodson (559) 358-1331 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319. |
| 8 |
Artist Reception - "Off the Main Trail'" 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tulare Historical Museum, 444 West Tulare Ave. Exhibit will feature oil paintings by Rev. John Gresbach, director at St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Three Rivers. Paintings will be on display through March 1. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Information: 686-2074. |
| 8 |
Valley Oak Garden Club - 9:30 a.m. at the Tulare Historical Museum, 444 West Tulare Ave. Laurel Thompson, a College of Sequoias instructor in floral design, will present "Winter Armatures," a contemporary look with clear vases. Meeting is open to the public. |
| 12 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets, 12 noon at Apple Annies, Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 13 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations. Information and location call; 686-1547. |
| 14 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547 |
| 16 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Banquet - Honoring the 2008 Chamber Award Recipients for Man & Woman of the Year; Small and Large Businesses of the the year. International Agri-Center, Heritage Complex, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare, 6 p.m. Tickets: $40 for Chamber members; non-members $48. Reserved tables of 8 available. Reservations are mandatory, seating is limited and this event usually sales out so make your reservations early. This years recipients are: Man of the Year, Tony Souza Jr.; Woman of the Year, Jeri Sell; Small Business of the Year, Gainsborough Studios; Large Business of the Year, M Green and Company LLP. For information or reservations call the Chamber, 686-1547. |
| 16 |
Senator Roy Ashburn's Mobile Office - A representative from Senator Ashburn's Office will be at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave.,from 2 - 4 p.m., to meet with individuals who need information or have questions about State issues. |
| 18 |
Sunday @ 2 - Tulare City Historical Society presents award veteran Joe Morris Sr. "Speaking Code", talks about his unique service as a Navajo code talker during WWII. Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., 2 p.m. Information: 686-2074. |
| December - 2008 |
| 1 |
Childrens Christmas Parade - Tulare Chamber of Commerce presents their annual Childrens Christmas Parade. This years theme "It's a Magical Christmas" Parade starts at 7 p.m. Entry forms are available at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Entry if free until Nov. 13, 2008. Late fee of $10 will apply for forms received between Friday Nov. 14 and Thursday Nov. 20, 2008. Entries will not be accepted after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20th. Information or entry forms call the Chamber Office at 686-1547 |
| 4 |
Play - Encore Theatre Company presents "Dirty Work at the Crossroads," at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13, and at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 7 and 14, at Encore Theatre, 324 South N Street. A melodrama of an innocent country girl and the dastardly Munro. Reservations; 686-1300. Information: www.TulareEncoreTheatre.org |
| 5 |
Blood Drive - Tulare District Hospital Drive, 869 Cherry Street, 1 to 5 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of special rewards from Valley businesses for dining, recreation, entertainment, and services. Information Linda Crase, 685-3449 or Darla Silvera (559) 224-2900.
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| 5 & 6 |
Southeast Asian Christmas Craft Faire - Evolution Fitness & Rehab Center, 1425 E. Prosperity, Tulare. The Mienh, Hmong and Lahu women will be selling their exquisitely embroidered tapestries, dresses, vests, jackets, handbags, dolls, pillow covers, aprons, ornaments, baskets, and other perfect gifts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: 686-5608 or 688-1644 |
| 6 |
Police Officers' Ball - The 35th Annual Policeman's Ball will be held at the Heritage Complex, 4450 South Laspina St., Tulare. The ball is a major fundraiser for the Tulare Police Benefit Association which uses its funds to support children:s charities and activities, the police explorer post and the annual Toys for Kids Christmas Toy Drive. The dinner-dance will feature a raffle, a live auction, no-host cocktails and dinner followed by dancing. Guest bringing an unwrapped toy for the Drive will receive a free raffle ticket. Tickets are $40 and $320 for a reserved table of eight. Information: 280-2960 or melody.tucker@sbcglobal.net |
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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 non-fiction, vintage, text, computer, coffee table books, bibles and dictionaries. Also DVD's, CD's, tapes, movies and books on tape for $1 each. Cost: $3.00 per bag. Information:685-2341. |
| 8 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Committee - Meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 8 |
Evolutions Fitness & Rehabilitation Center Blood Drive - Evolutions Finess & Rehabilitation Center, Main Room, 1425 E. Prosperity, Tulare, 4 to 8 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses. Information: Passion Daley , 685-3807 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319. |
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Bloodmobile to Visit J.D. Heiskell & Co., Inc. - J.D. Heiskell & Co., 116 W. Cedar Street, Tulare, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses. Information: Michelle Ribeiro, (559) 804-9333 or Darla Silvera at (559) 288-6319. |
| 9 |
Christmas Party - The Tulare Senior Services Inc, annual Christmas party will be from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.at the TDES Hall, 515 North I Street. Includes lunch, bingo, dancing and music by Jerry Hobbs and his band. Purchase tickets at the Tulare Senior Center, 201 North F Street. Information: 685-2330. |
| 9 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors - Meets 12 noon at various locations. Information: 686-1547 |
| 9 |
Downtown Open House - Downtown Tulare, 5 to 8 p.m. Businesses offer specials, refreshments, raffles and drawings for prizes. Horse drawn carriage with free rides, Christmas carols, a band and a choir traveling from store to store. Look for a magical open house night! Information: 685-2350. |
| 9 |
Chamber Mixer - Premier Real Estate, 1126 E. Leland Ave., Tulare, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Holiday Dessert Buffet. Santa and Mrs Claus will there, plus the Encore Kids. They are also holding a canned food drive, benefiting Tulare Emergency Aid, guests are asked to bring canned food. More information call 686-1547. |
| 11 |
Tulare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Christmas Bouutique;Raising money for an outdoor fountain for residents at the facility. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 680 East Merritt, corner of Merritt and Cherry, across from the Tulare District Hospital. More information: Terry Gomez at 585-8581. |
| 11 |
RES.COM Pest Control Christmas Luncheon - To directly benefit Salvation Army-Tulare Corps in their Christmas activities, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Agri Center on Laspina. Non-mandatory admission is $15. RSVP to Res.Com @ 685-8989. A great lunch for a great cause. |
| 12 & 13 |
Free E-waste Disposal - Preferred outlets of Tulare, 1407 Retherford Street. Dec. 12th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Dec. 13th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information: 684-9091 |
| 12 |
Senator Roy Ashburn's Mobile Office - A representative from Senator Ashburn's Office will be at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 East Tulare Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m. to meet with individuals who need information or have questions about State issues. |
| 14 |
Free Brunch with Santa - International Agri-Center, Heritage Complex, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free breakfast complete with pancakes, bacon or sausage, coffee, juice and milk. Visit Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus and make candy canes, string cranberries and popcorn, watch cartoons in the Theater and tour AgVentures! Learning Center. The entire event including a photo with Santa is free of charge. Seating is limited and tickets are required. Tickets are limited to the first 2000 guests. To pick up a free ticket prior to the event, stop by the Agri-Center or R & N Market in Tulare. Tickets will not be available at the door the day of the event. Call (559) 688-1030 for ticket information. |
| 15 & 16 |
Auditions - Encore Theatre is holding auditions for "Go Back for Murder'" at 7:15 at Encore THeatre, 324 South N Street, Tulare. Cast includes 4 to 6 women, playing ages 14 to 65, and 5 to 6 men, playing ages 35 to 70. Information: Jill Barnier, 303-8107. |
| 17 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547 |
| 18 |
Holiday Party - The community is invited to celebrate at a holiday party at 6:30 p.m. at the Tulare Public Library, 113 North F Street. The entire family can play games, do puzzles and more. Free. Information 685-2341 |
| 19 |
Holiday Concert - The Tulare Community Band and the British Brass Band will present a holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Tulare Community Auditorium, 755 East Tulare Ave. Free and open to the public. Donations accepted. Information: Bill Ingram, 901-3773; or Ed Farrenkoph, 786-5836. |
| 21 |
Tulare Historical Museum - Invites you to participate in MINIATURES, a brand new exhibition and fundraiser. Miniatures on exhibit from Dec 21 to Mar. 15, 2009. Recception on Sunday, Dec. 21, at 2:00 p.m. to introduce the artists. The public is invited and the reception is free. For more information and how to enter call (559) 686-2074 |
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Wal-Mart-Tulare Blood Drive - Wal-Mart, 1110 E. Prosperity Ave., Tulare, 2 to 6 p.m. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley businesses. Information: Toby Hook (559) 684-1300 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319. |
| 31 |
Dinner/Dance - Tulare Amvets Post #56 will host. Tulare Memorial Building, 1771 E. Tuare Ave., Tulare. Dinner 7-8 p.m.: dancing 8 p.m. to midnight. Tickets $35.00. Door Prizes! Band: Charlie Steinman & Friends (5 piece plus vocalist). MC: Augie Chavez; DJ: Paul Fredericks. For informaton call: Gene 679-4873. |
| January - 2009 |
| 6 |
Tulare Community Blood Drive - Sponsored by the Tulare Rotary, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tulare Community Senior Citizens Center, 201 North F Street, Tulare. Donors will receive a variety of discounts from Valley Businesses. Information: Ken Dodson (559) 358-1331 or Darla Silvera (559) 288-6319. |
| 8 |
Artist Reception - "Off the Main Trail'" 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Tulare Historical Museum, 444 West Tulare Ave. Exhibit will feature oil paintings by Rev. John Gresbach, director at St. Anthony's Retreat Center in Three Rivers. Paintings will be on display through March 1. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 12:30 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Information: 686-2074. |
| 8 |
Valley Oak Garden Club - 9:30 a.m. at the Tulare Historical Museum, 444 West Tulare Ave. Laurel Thompson, a College of Sequoias instructor in floral design, will present "Winter Armatures," a contemporary look with clear vases. Meeting is open to the public. |
| 12 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets, 12 noon at Apple Annies, Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 13 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations. Information and location call; 686-1547. |
| 14 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547 |
| 16 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce Installation & Awards Banquet - Honoring the 2008 Chamber Award Recipients for Man & Woman of the Year; Small and Large Businesses of the the year. International Agri-Center, Heritage Complex, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare, 6 p.m. Tickets: $40 for Chamber members; non-members $48. Reserved tables of 8 available. Reservations are mandatory, seating is limited and this event usually sales out so make your reservations early. This years recipients are: Man of the Year, Tony Souza Jr.; Woman of the Year, Jeri Sell; Small Business of the Year, Gainsborough Studios; Large Business of the Year, M Green and Company LLP. For information or reservations call the Chamber, 686-1547. |
| 16 |
Senator Roy Ashburn's Mobile Office - A representative from Senator Ashburn's Office will be at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave.,from 2 - 4 p.m., to meet with individuals who need information or have questions about State issues. |
| 18 |
Sunday @ 2 - Tulare City Historical Society presents award veteran Joe Morris Sr. "Speaking Code", talks about his unique service as a Navajo code talker during WWII. Tulare Historical Museum, 444 W. Tulare Ave., 2 p.m. Information: 686-2074. |
| February - 2009 |
| 9 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547. |
| 10 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet, 12 noon at various locations. For information and location call : 686-1547. |
| 10 - 12 |
World Ag Expo - International Agri-Center, 4450 South Laspina St, Tulare. Open to the public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchasing your tickets in advance is encouraged. Pre show tickets are; $10 per day or $27 for a 3 day pass. Tickets purchased at the gate are $12 per day or $30 for a 3 day pass. Tickets can be purchased at the Agri-Center or on line at www.worldagexpo.com. More information: (559) 688-1751 |
| 12 |
Agricultural Leadership Alumni Breakfast - The Agricultural Leadership alumni of Kings and Tulare counties are pleased to host the 15th annual breakfast to benefit the California Agricultural Leadership Foundation. This year's speaker is Thomas Frey executive director and senior futurist of the DaVinci Institute. The fundraiser breakfast will take place at the Heritage Complex during the World Ag Expo. Table sponsors are $500, which includes steak breakfast for eight and program recognition. Individual tickets are also available for $50. Tickets are available by calling Dianna at (559) 735-9700 or by emailing dianna@lagomarsino.com. |
| 18 |
Tulare Chamber of Comerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 East Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547. |
| March - 2009 |
| 9 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committe meets 12 noon at Apple Annies, Tulare. Information: 686-1547.
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| 10 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet at 12 noon, at various locations. Call the Chamber for information and location: 686-1547. |
| 17 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board Meeting, 4 p.m., TUlare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547. |
| 21 |
Leadership Tulare Class - Fundraiser, "Black & White, Dress As You Likr Ball". At the Heritage Complex, 4500 South Laspina St., Tulare. Time and price are TBA at a later date. |
| April - 2009 |
| 13 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee, meets at 12 noon, Apple Annies, Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 14 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations. For location and information call 686-1547 |
| 15 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547 |
| May - 2009 |
| 11 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets at 12 noon, at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 12 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet, 12 noon at various locations. For location and information call 686-1547.
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| 14 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547. |
| June - 2009 |
| 8 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547. |
| 9 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at vrious locations. For location and information call 686-1547. |
| 17 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. For information call 686-1547.
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| July - 2009 |
| 11 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations. For location and information call 686-1547. |
| 13 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 14 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations. For location and information call 686-1547.
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| 15 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547 |
| 19 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare. For information call 686-1547. |
| August - 2009 |
| 10 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 11 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations. For location and information call 686-1547. |
| 19 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547 |
| September - 2009 |
| 8 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet, 12 noon at various locations. For location and information call 686-1547 |
| 14 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets, 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 16 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Booard meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office. Information: 686-1547 |
| October - 2009 |
| 12 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets 12noon at Apple Annies, Tulare. Information: 686-1547 |
| 13 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations, For location and information call 686-1547. |
| 14 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meets at the Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave., 4 p.m. Information: 686-1547. |
| November - 2009 |
| 9 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Governmental Affairs Committee meets 12 noon at Apple Annies in Tulare. Information: 686-1547. |
| 10 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Ambassadors meet 12 noon at various locations. For location and information call 686-1547. |
| 18 |
Tulare Chamber of Commerce - Board meeting, 4 p.m., Tulare Chamber of Commerce Office, 220 E. Tulare Ave. Information: 686-1547 |
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