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Sky High Power Bills? Let Edison Help!

Sky High Power Bills? Let Edison Help!

As the mercury rises, you may be worrying about how you'll be able to pay your energy bills.

But, there's help-- and it's free!

The Tulare Energy Education Center offers a wide range of resources to help you make better energy decisions for your home or business. 

Attend classes and workshops, see the latest energy-saving technologies, learn about rebate programs, and get help through technical consulting.

You can stop by Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Old Town Flea Market - Vendors Welcome

Old Town Flea Market - Vendors Welcome

 

Calling all Vendors – Vendor Space is Now Available For Reservation!

“The Central Valley is the home of many artisan crafters, antique dealers, and vintage salvagers. What better way to bring them all together, but in the heart of Old Town Clovis! We want to introduce the Old Town Clovis Flea Market. A one-of-a-kind market focused on antique, vintage, repurposed, and handmade goods.” says Julie Gomes, co-producer of the Old Town Flea Market with Karen Chisum, to be held Saturday & Sunday June 8-9th at the Clovis Rodeo Grounds, in Old Town Clovis.

The Old Town Flea Market, a first of its kind in the Central Valley, comes to the Clovis Rodeo Grounds on Saturday & Sunday, June 8-9th. Gates open for sales as early as 8:00 am on Saturday, June 8th, rain or shine.

Spring Has Sprung-- Now Let's Shop!

Spring Has Sprung-- Now Let's Shop!

Get ready to shop till you drop – or make a buck or two next month in Tulare!

Living Christ Church will be holding its “Simply Spring Craft Fair” on Saturday, April 6th.

The church is located at 2516 North “M” Street.

Funds raised will go to the “Divine Daughters of Destiny.”

40 booths are available, too!

For more information, contact Gail at (559)467-6387 or (559)329-5383.

The Calendar Says It's Still Winter...

The Calendar Says It's Still Winter...

Rita Perez snapped this picture in Tulare, saying "Our newly planted flowers are perfect!"

Spring Ahead This Weekend - Daylight Saving Time

Spring Ahead This Weekend - Daylight Saving Time

It's time to spring ahead for Daylight Saving time! This weekend - Sunday at 2 A.M. specifically, the time changes. Most of us turn our clocks ahead before going to bed Saturday night. 

Ever wonder why we do this? Here's an interresting article explaining more about daylight saving time. 

Oh, and here's something else - FREE BREAKFAST!

 

·         On March 10th you’ll lose an hour of sleep. Don’t lose out on breakfast too. Enjoy a FREE bag of bagels from fresh&easy on March 10th and 11th. Get your bagel coupon at freshandeasy.com.

USDA Opens For Latest Round of Farm-To-School Grants

USDA Opens For Latest Round of Farm-To-School Grants

Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has released a request for applications (RFA) for the latest round of USDS Farm-to-School Grants.

These grants help eligible schools improve the health and wellbeing of their students and connect with local agricultural producers.

"USDA's Farm-to-School grants connect schools with their local farmers, ranchers and food businesses, providing new economic opportunities to food producers and bringing healthy, local offerings into school cafeterias," said Merrigan.

Young Farmers and Ranchers Putting on Grocery Cart Race

Young Farmers and Ranchers Putting on Grocery Cart Race

We all benefit from a safe, reliable food supply produced by our very own American family farmers. 

To celebrate the fact that the average American family will have earned enough disposable income by mid-February to pay for their food supply for the entire year, Tulare County Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) committee will host their annual Grocery Cart Race on Sunday, February 24th at 8:00 am in Tulare to celebrate Food Check-Out Week, February 17-23. 

Food Check-Out Week is a celebration of the abundance and safety of our food supply in the United States. 

On average, an American family spends approximately 10 percent of their disposable personal income for food.  Consumers in other countries spend considerably more: France, 14