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April 30 (Saturday)
	TOWER BEAUTIFICATION CLEANUP WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.; Chicken Pie Shop parking lot, E. Olive and N. Wishon Avenues, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Our goal is to beautify our community. Please bring a hat, gloves, a light rake or broom (if you wish), a refillable water bottle, and a friend. Help us to make the Tower District sparkle. COST: Your donated time. CONTACT: Call 237-6716 (Gay Amend) for more information.

GO GREEN & CLEAN WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 8 a.m. - 12 noon; Roeding Regional Park, 890 W. Belmont Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Go Green & Clean volunteers of all ages participate through litter removal, flower bed raking, pruning, painting, graffiti removal, and other light tasks. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, hats, gloves, sun block, and bring plenty of drinking water. Basic work tools and supplies will be provided by the City of Fresno. COST: Your donated time. CONTACT: Call 237-3101 (Nicole) for more information.

GO GREEN & CLEAN WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 8 a.m. - 12 noon; Woodward Regional Park, 7775 N. Friant Road, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Go Green & Clean volunteers of all ages participate through litter removal, flower bed raking, pruning, painting, graffiti removal, and other light tasks. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, hats, gloves, sun block, and bring plenty of drinking water. Basic work tools and supplies will be provided by the City of Fresno. COST: Your donated time. CONTACT: Call 237-3101 (Nicole) for more information.

GO GREEN & CLEAN WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 8 a.m. - 12 noon; Regional Sports Park, 1707 W. Jensen Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Go Green & Clean volunteers of all ages participate through litter removal, flower bed raking, pruning, painting, graffiti removal, and other light tasks. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, hats, gloves, sun block, and bring plenty of drinking water. Basic work tools and supplies will be provided by the City of Fresno. COST: Your donated time. CONTACT: Call 237-3101 (Nicole) for more information.

VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS NEEDED WHEN/WHERE: Friday, April 1 - Saturday, April 30; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Senior Center Without Walls, 114 Montecito Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. DESCRIPTION: Senior Center Without Walls is currently recruiting capable volunteers to facilitate some of the telephone groups in The Summer 2011 session which will run from May 30, 2011 - August 21, 2011. With the increase in the number of participants they are especially in need of additional qualified facilitators for their supportive groups, covering such subjects as anxiety, depression, coping with loss, etc. These groups are not meant to be therapy, but rather to offer support in a safe, nurturing setting. Most groups run for 45 minutes once a week for 12 weeks, at a time convenient to the facilitator. All calls are toll free and can be made from office, home or anywhere else. COST: Your donated time. CONTACT: Call (877) 797-7299 or email for more information.

FREE GROUP THERAPY & ANGER MANAGEMENT WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 9 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.; 4141 Ministries, 4141 N. Fresno Street, Room 16, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Attend and work on issues such as anger, abuse, molestation, feelings of abandonment, relationships, domestic violence, and personal growth. No one will ask your name at this unique group therapy session. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 436-0428 for more information.

SERVING UNDER-RESOURCED COLLEGE STUDENTS WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Avenue, Old Administration Building, Room 251, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This one day workshop will address the needs of the under-resourced college student and provide a wealth of resources for post-secondary education. Participants will learn to use teaching strategies to build cognitive ability, create developmental models in their discipline to move students from concrete learning to the abstract thinking and planning required in college, improve retention by building relationships of mutual trust and respect, and work with under-resourced students to tap their knowledge and improve institutional policy and procedures. The guest speaker at this conference will be Bethanie Tucker. This event is hosted by Fresno City College. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 442-4600 for more information or register online.

ASIANFEST 2011 WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Avenue, University Mall, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: AsianFest is an open air community festival that showcases and celebrates diverse Asian American community with cultural demonstrations, martial arts performances, and traditional dance performances. Learn about elements of Asian culture in Japanese, Chinese, Laotian, Cambodian, Punjabi, and Hmong villages and sample delicious Asian cuisine while you are strolling through the unique vendor fair. Family activities include origami and other cultural crafts and an early literacy program where children can participate in cultural and literacy enriched activities. This festival is presented by the Fresno City College Asian Month committee. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 265-5711 for more information.

FRESNO RELAY FOR LIFE WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 9 a.m. - Sunday, May 1; 9 a.m.; Hoover High School, 5550 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Relay for Life is a fun overnight event where participants can help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's mission. You can participate as an individual or as a member of a team. Celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember the loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against the disease that has taken too many lives already. COST: Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of $100. CONTACT: Call 779-8223 (Jennifer Giese) for more information.

SAROYAN TOWN WALK WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.; William Saroyan Theater, 700 M Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This walk takes visitors through historic downtown Fresno highlighting the landmarks and experiences of the William Saroyan's youth. It will celebrate the heritage of the Armenian/American culture in this region. The tour includes the lobby of the Saroyan Theater and the sanctuary of the Holy Trinity Apostolic Church. This walk is sponsored by the William Saroyan Society. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 221-1441 for more information.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS (CLOSED MEETING) WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; Friends Community Church, 5688 N. First Street, Library, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: A 12-step support group for people who have an addicition to gambling and desire to quit. Get support from other members in the group to attain your goal of giving up gambling. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 974-7770 (Steve) for more information.

CENTRAL VALLEY PROSPECTORS GOLD SHOW WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, May 1; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fresno Fairgrounds, 1121 S. Chance Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Central Valley Prospectors is proud to present a prospecting and gold related trade show. Demonstrations and talks about gold mining, prospecting, metal detecting, and related products and daily raffles will be featured. COST: $5 per person; children ages 10 and younger are free. CONTACT: Call 681-5144 for more information.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; United Christian Church, 1038 W. Shields Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: A 12-step program to help compulsive eaters control their behavior. Learn how others are controlling their compulsive eating while finding out the best way to control your impulses. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 323-5636 for more information.

FRESNO EARTH DAY 2011 WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Unitarian Universalist Church, 2672 E. Alluvial Avenue, Clovis. DESCRIPTION: Fresno Earth Day is a local initiative of Earth Day that celebrates global environmentalism. This year the theme will be A Billion Acts of Green - the largest environmental service campaign in the world - to inspire and reward simple individual acts, and larger organizational initiatives that further the goal of measurably reducing carbon emissions and supporting sustainability. Planned activities include solar cooking demonstrations, a green car show, bio-fuel making demonstrations, a live bee hive, walking tours, and more. This event is presented by the Fresno Earth Day 2011 Coalition. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 322-6146 for more information.

CINCO DE MAYO WHEN/WHERE: Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fulton Mall, Fulton Mall and Mariposa Mall, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. This event will offer food, drink, music, dancers, booths, and more. This event is sponsored by Univision 21 and Univision Radio and the PBID Partners of Downtown Fresno. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 490-9966 ext. 223 (Lillie Segura) for more information.

FOOD NOT BOMBS LUNCH FOR THE HUNGRY WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.; Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Avenue, Fresno (use Olive Avenue entrance). DESCRIPTION: Food Not Bombs is an international network of volunteers who serve free hot vegetarian food to low income people, and offer political support. A meal is provided for the hungry near the Olive Avenue entrance to Roeding Park. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 240-2476 (Kelly Borkert) for more information.

	NEEDLE EXCHANGE WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.; N. West & W. Hedges Avenues, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: In an effort to cut down on disease spreading through actively injecting populations in Fresno County, a needle exchange program is held each Saturday afternoon. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 266-0444 (Marc Lasher) for more information.

MEDICAL CLINIC FOR ACTIVE INJECTING DRUG USERS AND PROSTITUTES WHEN/WHERE: Saturdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30; 1 p.m. - last patient seen; N. West & W. Hedges Avenues, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: A free medical clinic meets each Saturday afternoon to treat actively injecting drug users and prostitutes. All patients who show up will be treated. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 266-0444 (Marc Lasher) for more information.

	AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE STORYTIME WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.; Barnes & Noble, 7849 N. Blackstone Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Barnes & Noble has a weekly storytime for deaf and hard of hearing toddlers. Bring your kids so they can enjoy favorite stories during storytime while you shop for books for yourself COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 437-0484 for more information.

SELF-GUIDED JAPANESE HISTORICAL & CULTURAL TOUR WHEN: Saturday, April 30; see the actual locations below for the time of presentation at each location. DESCRIPTION: This self-guided tour of local Japanese historical and cultural sites is being presented by the Central California District Council of the Japanese American Citizens League in conjunction with the Sisters of Manzanar Opera that is being presented the following day at Frank's Place at the Warnor's Center for the Performing Arts. A special presentation will be made at each location at the times indicated below. Fresno Assembly Center Memorial at the Fresno Fairgrounds 1121 S. Chance Avenue, Fresno 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pinedale Assembly Center Memorial Remembrance Plaza 628 W. Alluvial Avenue, Fresno 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Shinzen Gardens 7775 N. Friant Road, Fresno 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 246-6618 to sign up for a tour or for more information.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 2 WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.; William Saroyan Theatre, 700 M Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an evening with the Fresno Philharmonic listening to the final concert in the Masterworks 6 Series. Pieces being performed are: Mathis der Maler by Paul Hindemith and Symphony No. 2 by Johannes Brahms. COST: $15 - $68 per person; season tickets for Masterworks 6 series are $88 - $340. CONTACT: Call 261-0600 or email for more information or purchase your tickets online.

MAY

May 1 (Sunday)
	FRESNO RELAY FOR LIFE WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 30; 9 a.m. - Sunday, May 1; 9 a.m.; Hoover High School, 5550 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Relay for Life is a fun overnight event where participants can help fight cancer by raising money and awareness to support the American Cancer Society's mission. You can participate as an individual or as a member of a team. Celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember the loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against the disease that has taken too many lives already. COST: Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of $100. CONTACT: Call 779-8223 (Jennifer Giese) for more information.

REEDLEY STREET FAIRE WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, May 1; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Downtown Reedley, Eleventh & G Streets, Reedley. DESCRIPTION: The Reedley Street Faire has something for folks of all ages. It will offer great food, crafts, gift items, informational booths, rides for the kids, music and a car show. All of this takes place in historic downtown Reedley and is presented by the Reedley Downtown Association. COST: Free admission. CONTACT: Call 638-5484 (Barbie) for more information.

CINCO DE MAYO FEST 2011 WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, May 1; 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Old Town Clovis, Fourth Street & Pollasky Avenue, Clovis. DESCRIPTION: This event has something for every member of your family. It will offer a health zone, vendor booths, kids zone, live entertainment, food, dancers, and more. This event is presented by the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 495-4817 (John Hernandez) for more information.

CINCO DE MAYO WHEN/WHERE: Friday, April 29 – Sunday, May 1; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Fulton Mall, Fulton Mall and Mariposa Mall, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla. This event will offer food, drink, music, dancers, booths, and more. This event is sponsored by Univision 21 and Univision Radio and the PBID Partners of Downtown Fresno. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 490-9966 ext. 223 (Lillie Segura) for more information.

SISTERS OF MANZANAR OPERA WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, May 1; 1:30.m. - 4 p.m.; Frank's Place at the Warnor's Center for Performing Arts, 1432 Fulton Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The Central California District Council of the Japanese American Citizens League (CCDC-JACL) is pleased to announce the West Coast Premiere of the one-act opera, The Sisters of Manzanar. The benefit performance will also feature a keynote discussion with actor George Takei and participation from the opera's composer, Paul Stuart, followed by a VIP Reception with the artists and celebrities. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Fresno Assembly Center Memorial to honor the sacrifices of the Central Valley Japanese Americans who were interned at the Fresno County Fairgrounds during World War II. COST: $25 general admission (on or before April 10); $40 preferred seating and VIP reception (on or before April 10); $30 general admission (after April 10); $45 preferred seating and VIP reception (after April 10). CONTACT: Call 225-6737 for more information.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 2 WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, May 1; 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; William Saroyan Theatre, 700 M Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Enjoy an evening with the Fresno Philharmonic listening to the final concert in the Masterworks 6 Series. Pieces being performed are: Mathis der Maler by Paul Hindemith and Symphony No. 2 by Johannes Brahms. COST: $15 - $68 per person; season tickets for Masterworks 6 series are $88 - $340. CONTACT: Call 261-0600 or email for more information or purchase your tickets online.

May 2 (Monday)
	BEYOND TRAUMA WHEN/WHERE: Mondays, April 4 - June 13; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for women. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

May 4 (Wednesday)
	WELLS FARGO WEDNESDAYS AT THE FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, May 4; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Wells Fargo Wednesdays at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo provide an opportunity for kids (2 - 11) to visit the zoo for free. This allows low income kids and schools from low income areas the opportunity to visit the zoo to learn and enjoy a great zoo experience. In addition, Wells Fargo will sponsor a school trip to the zoo which includes paying for the bus trip. COST: Free admission. CONTACT: Call 498-5910 for more information.

VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

CITIZENS' POLICE ACADEMY WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, January 12 – May 4; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Fresno Police Department, 2326 Fresno Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Experience a hands-on look at how your police department works. Classroom discussions include patrol, domestic violence, SWAT, homicide, gangs, and many others topics. Tour the dispatch and CSI centers, test your skills on the police department simulators, visit the K9 and Skywatch facilities, and tour the Fresno County Jail. Shoot the weapons that officers carry at the new state of the art Training Facility. COST: $25 per person, includes refreshments and materials. CONTACT: Call 621-6211 (Lindsay Hughes) for more information.

LEGAL INTERPRETING 101 WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, February 2 - May 4; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; California State University Fresno, 5005 N. Maple Avenue, Education Building, Room 170, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Legal Interpreting 101 will cover the fundamentals of court interpreting, process and procedures of criminal law, legal terminology, ethical principals and standards and the different modes of interpreting (simultaneous, consecutive and sight translation.) COST: $400 noncredit. CONTACT: Call 278-0333 for more information about this class.

May 5 (Thursday)
	FROM FOOT TO FORK, CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF SOUL FOOD WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, May 5; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; African American Historical and Cultural Museum, 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Once a month a Soul Food item will be highlighted with samples, workshop, presentation, storyteller, cooking demonstrations, and other activities. This is all part of the installation of the Soul Food Tablecloth exhibit at the museum. This month's featured soul food item is sweet potato pie. COST: $5. CONTACT: Call 513-6752 (Charla Franklin) for more information.

May 7 (Saturday)
	BOY SCOUT TROOP 211 RUMMAGE SALE WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 7; 6 a.m. - 3 p.m.; 3039 W. Sussex Way, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Boy Scout Troop 211 will be holding this rummage sale to raise funds for scholarships for summer camp. Donations of items to sell are gratefully accepted. COST: Free admission. CONTACT: Call 408-4293 (Jennifer) or 261-0406 (Kathie) for more information.

May 9 (Monday)
	BEYOND TRAUMA WHEN/WHERE: Mondays, April 4 - June 13; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for women. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

May 11 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

May 14 (Saturday)
	4TH ANNUAL RESTRAIN THE VIOLENCE WORKSHOP WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 14; 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Avenue, Forum Hall 103, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Attendees will be empowered to restrain domestic violence by participating in this workshop. The sessions offered at this workshop will include panel discussion, self-image class, self-defense class, teen dating, say no to domestic violence (children's class), and legal document assistance. Childcare is provided. This workshop is hosted by Hill's Document Assistant. COST: $18 per person (includes lunch and a Certificate of Completion). CONTACT: Call 442-1463 or email to RSVP or for more information.

May 16 (Monday)
	BEYOND TRAUMA WHEN/WHERE: Mondays, April 4 - June 13; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for women. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

May 18 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

May 20 (Friday)
	DEADLINE FOR THE NETWORK NEWS WHEN/WHERE: Friday, May 20; by 5 p.m.; Central Library, 2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Today is the deadline for submissions for articles for the October 2010 Network News. Be sure to submit your events by 5 p.m. to ensure they make it into the next edition of the Network News. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 488-3857 (voice) for more information or fax your event to 488-6700 or email it.

May 23 (Monday)
	BEYOND TRAUMA WHEN/WHERE: Mondays, April 4 - June 13; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for women. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

May 25 (Wednesday)
	HUFFERS & PUFFERS WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, May 25; 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.; Community Health Centers - Sierra, 1925 E. Dakota Avenue, Auditorium, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This support group is targeted for anyone affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or any other chronic lung condition. Patients, caregivers, family members and friends are all welcome. This group is presented by Community Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. COST: $5 for lunch. CONTACT: Call 459-1558 (Marilyn Carter) for more information.

VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

May 30 (Monday)
	BEYOND TRAUMA WHEN/WHERE: Mondays, April 4 - June 13; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for women. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

JUNE

June 1 (Wednesday)
	WELLS FARGO WEDNESDAYS AT THE FRESNO CHAFFEE ZOO WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, June 1; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Avenue, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Wells Fargo Wednesdays at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo provide an opportunity for kids (2 - 11) to visit the zoo for free. This allows low income kids and schools from low income areas the opportunity to visit the zoo to learn and enjoy a great zoo experience. In addition, Wells Fargo will sponsor a school trip to the zoo which includes paying for the bus trip. COST: Free admission. CONTACT: Call 498-5910 for more information.

VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

June 2 (Thursday)
	FROM FOOT TO FORK, CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF SOUL FOOD WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, June 2; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; African American Historical and Cultural Museum, 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Once a month a Soul Food item will be highlighted with samples, workshop, presentation, storyteller, cooking demonstrations, and other activities. This is all part of the installation of the Soul Food Tablecloth exhibit at the museum. This month's featured soul food item is chow chow. COST: $5. CONTACT: Call 513-6752 (Charla Franklin) for more information.

June 6 (Monday)
	BEYOND TRAUMA WHEN/WHERE: Mondays, April 4 - June 13; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for women. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

June 8 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

June 13 (Monday)
	BEYOND TRAUMA WHEN/WHERE: Mondays, April 4 - June 13; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for women. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

June 15 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

June 20 (Monday)
	DEADLINE FOR THE NETWORK NEWS WHEN/WHERE: Monday, June 20; by 5 p.m.; Central Library, 2420 Mariposa Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Today is the deadline for submissions for articles for the October 2010 Network News. Be sure to submit your events by 5 p.m. to ensure they make it into the next edition of the Network News. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 488-3857 (voice) for more information or fax your event to 488-6700 or email it.

June 22 (Wednesday)
	HUFFERS & PUFFERS WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, June 22; 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.; Community Health Centers - Sierra, 1925 E. Dakota Avenue, Auditorium, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This support group is targeted for anyone affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or any other chronic lung condition. Patients, caregivers, family members and friends are all welcome. This group is presented by Community Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. COST: $5 for lunch. CONTACT: Call 459-1558 (Marilyn Carter) for more information.

VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

June 29 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

JULY

July 2 (Saturday)
	FREE FISHING DAY WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, July 2; California state waterways. DESCRIPTION: The Department of Fish and Game is offering this day so you can fish without having to buy a sports fishing license. All other regulations such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures must be observed. Give fishing a try. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 243-4014 for more information.

July 6 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

July 7 (Thursday)
	FROM FOOT TO FORK, CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF SOUL FOOD WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, July 7; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; African American Historical and Cultural Museum, 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Once a month a Soul Food item will be highlighted with samples, workshop, presentation, storyteller, cooking demonstrations, and other activities. This is all part of the installation of the Soul Food Tablecloth exhibit at the museum. This month's featured soul food item is potato salad. COST: $5. CONTACT: Call 513-6752 (Charla Franklin) for more information.

July 13 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

July 20 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

July 27 (Wednesday)
	VOICES WHEN/WHERE: Wednesdays, March 30 - July 27; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.; Exceptional Parents Unlimited, 4440 N. First Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: The is an empowering and healing class of self discovery for adolescent females. All attendees must be a parent of a child (0 - 5) in order to qualify and attend. This interactive class focuses on the kinds of created suffering that women are most at risk of experiencing: child abuse, rape, battering, and other forms of interpersonal violence. Childcare is available but is limited. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 229-2000 ext. 157 (Claudette Plascencia) for more information.

AUGUST

August 4 (Thursday)
	FROM FOOT TO FORK, CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF SOUL FOOD WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, August 4; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; African American Historical and Cultural Museum, 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Once a month a Soul Food item will be highlighted with samples, workshop, presentation, storyteller, cooking demonstrations, and other activities. This is all part of the installation of the Soul Food Tablecloth exhibit at the museum. This month's featured soul food item is fried chicken. COST: $5. CONTACT: Call 513-6752 (Charla Franklin) for more information.

SEPTEMBER

September 3 (Saturday)
	FREE FISHING DAY WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 3; California state waterways. DESCRIPTION: The Department of Fish and Game is offering this day so you can fish without having to buy a sports fishing license. All other regulations such as bag and size limits, gear restrictions, report card requirements, fishing hours and stream closures must be observed. Give fishing a try. COST: Free. CONTACT: Call 243-4014 for more information.

September 8 (Thursday)
	FROM FOOT TO FORK, CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF SOUL FOOD WHEN/WHERE: Thursday, September 8; 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.; African American Historical and Cultural Museum, 1857 Fulton Street, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: Once a month a Soul Food item will be highlighted with samples, workshop, presentation, storyteller, cooking demonstrations, and other activities. This is all part of the installation of the Soul Food Tablecloth exhibit at the museum. This month's featured soul food item is soul food feast. COST: $5. CONTACT: Call 513-6752 (Charla Franklin) for more information.

September 21 (Wednesday)
	HUFFERS & PUFFERS WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, September 21; 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.; Community Health Centers - Sierra, 1925 E. Dakota Avenue, Auditorium, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This support group is targeted for anyone affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or any other chronic lung condition. Patients, caregivers, family members and friends are all welcome. This group is presented by Community Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. COST: $5 for lunch. CONTACT: Call 459-1558 (Marilyn Carter) for more information.

OCTOBER

October 19 (Wednesday)
	HUFFERS & PUFFERS WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, October 19; 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.; Community Health Centers - Sierra, 1925 E. Dakota Avenue, Auditorium, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This support group is targeted for anyone affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or any other chronic lung condition. Patients, caregivers, family members and friends are all welcome. This group is presented by Community Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. COST: $5 for lunch. CONTACT: Call 459-1558 (Marilyn Carter) for more information.

NOVEMBER

November 16 (Wednesday)
	HUFFERS & PUFFERS WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, November 16; 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.; Community Health Centers - Sierra, 1925 E. Dakota Avenue, Auditorium, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This support group is targeted for anyone affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or any other chronic lung condition. Patients, caregivers, family members and friends are all welcome. This group is presented by Community Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. COST: $5 for lunch. CONTACT: Call 459-1558 (Marilyn Carter) for more information.

DECEMBER

December 14 (Wednesday)
	HUFFERS & PUFFERS WHEN/WHERE: Wednesday, December 14; 12 noon – 1:30 p.m.; Community Health Centers - Sierra, 1925 E. Dakota Avenue, Auditorium, Fresno. DESCRIPTION: This support group is targeted for anyone affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) or any other chronic lung condition. Patients, caregivers, family members and friends are all welcome. This group is presented by Community Medical Center’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department. COST: $5 for lunch. CONTACT: Call 459-1558 (Marilyn Carter) for more information.