Community Event Calendar

Fresno Catholic Singles (on-going)

An organization open to unmarried Catholics 40 years or older who are parishoners of any church in the Fresno Catholic Diocese.  Our mission is spiritual growth, community service, and socializing through a wide-range of activities. All Catholic singles are welcome. FCS monthly meetings offer fellowship and an opportunity to suggest and learn about special activities, so be sure to attend - and bring a friend so that you can both be a part of an active and spiritually nurturing organization. FCS events have a host who can be identified by his/her fish name tag.

Meeting location: St. Paul Newman Center, 1572 E. Barstow

Meeting Dates: 2nd Monday of every month

Meeting Time: 6:30 -8:30 pm

*All monthly meetings are "pot luck," bring a dish to share or donations are accepted.

Annual membership in Fresno Catholic Singles (FCS) is $15, and a paid membership guarantees that you will have our current events calendar mailed to you.  In addition, you will have an opportunity to interact with other Catholic singles throughout the Valley. For more information about this and other events please call (559) 355-4528 or Vivian Tur at (559) 224-3276.

February 8th meeting with discuss "New Beginnings"

 

Taizé Prayer (March 10, 2010)

Taize Prayer gathers together persons of all faiths in a common experience.  Through simple meditative chants and the beauty of lighted candles, participants are drawn into a deeper experience of God's presence in our midst.

St. Paul Newman Center

1572 E. Bartsow, Fresno

 

Holy Rosary Orphan Society Rummage Sale (March 13, 2010)

The Holy Rosary Orphan Society is a nonprofit organization that raises funds for an orphanage and for the street children in the impverished country of Bangladesh.  In conjunction with the Sisters of the Holy Cross, our organization sends the proceeds from our rummage sale to their headquarters who then send it to Bangladesh.  Our organization is very small, under 20 members, and has been conducting this rummage sale fundraiser since the early 1960's.

San Joaquin Memorial Cafeteria

1406 N. Fresno St.

Fresno & McKinley

7:30 am - 2:00 pm

For more information please contact Liz Stefanich at (559) 313-4104 or estefanich@sbcglobal.net.

 

Coping with Life ALONE - Beginning Experience Support Group (March 18, 2010 & on-going)

Help is available for those who have lost a spouse through death, separation or divorce, and find themselves needing help to deal with the loss.  A weekly session, sponsored by the Beginning Experience Ministry, will be held at the St Paul Newman Center in Fresno.  The Newman Center is located west of the UCSF campus at 1572 E. Barstow. Sessions will begin March 18th, in the cardinal Newman Hall at 6:30 pm.  For further information call Carole (559) 786-6407 or John (559) 436-3439. 

Thursdays, starting March 18th, lasting for 10 weeks

6:30 - 8:30 pm

St. Paul Newman Center, Fresno

Cardinal Newman Hall

1572 E. Barstow Ave.

Fresno, CA 93710

There is a $10.00 fee

The purpose of Beginning Experience Support Group is to offer a community for friendship, strength, guidance and companionship for men and women of all faiths who are now alone due to divorce, separation or the death of a loved one.

 

World Youth Day Pilgrims Present: 2nd Annual Crab Feed & A Movie (March 20, 2010)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, Clovis

Notre Dame Hall (corner of 8th & DeWitt)

Saturday, March 20, 2010

4:00 - 7:00 pm serving time (all you can eat pasta, crab, salad and dessert)

Movie: "The 13th Day" (the first major movie on Fatima in 50 years) at 8:00 pm

Please call Nancy Shanafelt at 322-4148 or the parish office at 299-4270.

 

Sierra Club of Fresno's 3rd Annual Dinner Dance (March 20, 2010)

A benefit for vocations honoring Sr. Clara Ann Budenz, O.P., Gary Sampson, C.P.A. and Raymond B. Sartini, Past President.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

The Picadilly Inn University

(on Cedar at Shaw)

Champagne and Wine Reception

6:00 - 7:30 pm

No Host Cocktails

Dinner & Dancing

7:30-11:00 pm

$75.00 per person

(Tables of 10 Available)

Evening Attire

Valet Parking

*Fifty dollars is tax deductible

 

Peace Fresno's Peace and Justice Festival (March 21, 2010)

9th Annual Rally in the Valley

Sunday, March 21, 2010

12:30-5:00 pm

Fresno Fairgrounds, Jr. Exhibit Building

Free admission and parking

The festival will be the largest convergence of peace actvists in the Central Valley, marking seven years of U.S. war on Iraq.  The event will include speakers, music, information, food, and hadncrafted goods. Featured speakers include Kathy Kelly, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, who has visited Iraq 24 times in the past decade and Rick Reyes, an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran and leader of Iraq Veterans Against War.  Musicians Blake Jones and the Trike Shop, Ibice, the Sanger Academy Charter School Guitar Ensemble, and the Raging Grannies will perform.  Actor Thomas Ian Nicholas will deliver a speech in the persona of Abbie Hoffman. Go to www.peacefresno.org for complete information and updates.  Additional information: Dan Yaseen 251-3361.  Stand up for peace!

 

Taizé Prayer (March 22, 2010)

Taize Prayer gathers together persons of all faiths in a common experience.  Through simple meditative chants and the beauty of lighted candles, participants are drawn into a deeper experience of God's presence in our midst.

St. Anthony of Padua

5570 N. Maroa, Fresno

 

18th Annual Eggstravaganza!! (April 3, 2010)

The valley's largest Easter egg hunt with over 200,000 eggs and tons of prizes! 18th Annual (2,000 kids) massive easter egg hunt on 9 acres of grass. Five different age group hunts plus bounce houses, Fire & Police Departments and other attractions. For any additional information please call Michael Murphy at (559) 734-1117 x16.

Saturday, April 3, 2010 (10:00 am - noon)

Visalia First Church of the Nazarene

3333 W. Caldwell

Visalia, CA

Women of Wisdom (April 3, 2010)

An interfaith workshop on how women develop and express spiritual leadership across religious traditions.  Join us for presentations by Sister Veena Kapoor, Rev. Natalie Chamberlain, and Abbess Grace Schireson and a panel discussion including Carolyn Murphy, member of the Unitarian Universalist community of Fresno and Susan Orovitz member of the Jewish community of Fresno.  Workshop fee: $15 For information contact Carolyn Murphy at (559) 284-1795 or email at billletter2@gmail.com. Sponsored by Central Valley Zen and UNitarian Universalist Church of Fresno to benefit an interfaith meditation center in Fresno.

 

The League of Mexican American Women Scholarship (Deadline April 9, 2010)

The League of Mexican American Women is accepting scholarship applications for teh 2010-2011 academic year.  Scholarships are available to eligible college freshman, continuing college students and re-entry college students who are working towards an Associate of Arts or Science Degree or Bachelors of Arts or Science Degree.  Applicants must be of Mexican/Mexican-American heritage, a resident of Fresno County, have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and plan to enroll as a full-time student in an institution of higher learning or vocational training school.  Applications must be postmarked no later than April 9, 2010 and can be obtained by visiting our website at www.lmawfresno.org or by calling (559) 283-3765 or (559) 276-7345.

 

Altar Servers Sports Festival 2010 (April 10, 2010)

St. Mary's Altar Servers from St. Mary's Church in Sanger is hosting an Altar Servers Sports Festival 2010 on Saturday April 10 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  For more information please contact Rev. Rene Panlasigui, Rcj. cell: (559) 618-0257 or office: (559) 875-0416.

9:00 am - assembly

9:30 am - parade starts

10:30 am - (front of big church) lighting of the Sports Flame, Inspirational Speech, cheering contest

12:30 pm - lunch

1:30 pm - invitational games begin

3:30 pm - awarding of prizes

 

Youth Vocation Encounter (April 24, 2010)

On the occassion of the World day of Prayer for Vocations, St. Mary's Church in Sanger is hosting a Youth Vocation Encounter day for people aged 14-30. 9:00 am - 8:30 pm. For more information please call 9559) 875-2025.

9:00 am - arrival & registration

9:30 am - assembly, animation & instructions

10:00 am - group tour begins (vocation exhibit, Eucharistic adoration, group sharing)

12:15 pm - assembly & animation

1:00 pm - lunch break (time also for personal dialogue with any of the priests or sisters)

1:45 pm - assembly, animation

2:15 pm - group sharing & group prayer

3:00 pm - games & contests

4:00 pm - assembly time & dinner

5:15 pm - vigil begins (youth choirs sing, dance, testimonies, prayers, drama, community singing & animation)

8:30 pm - end (home sweet home)