Great Events at Happy Trails!

Operation Homefront California

It’s that time of the year again…Back to School.  Just as kids are being released for summer vacation, families are planning for the school year ahead.  For military families Operation Homefront California along with supporters from the community would like to ensure that 4150 military children in are prepared for the 2013-2014 school year.  We are in need of media partners who would be willing to publicize our collection drive to ensure we are able to prepare the 4150 children iin 14 locations throughout California for school.  Events will be held in Ventura, Barstow, Lemoore, Fort Irwin, 29 Palms, San Pedro, Seal Beach, Bridgeport, San Diego, Alameda, Travis AFB, China Lake, Camp Pendleton and Vandenberg.  If you are able to assist us with this, please see the following information. 

 

We are now collecting school supplies and backpacks to provide to deserving kids and we need your help.   Below is a list of items needed:

·         Backpacks

·         3 ring binder

·         Spiral notebooks

·         Pens

·         Pencils

·         Markers

·         Crayons

·         Notebook Paper

·         Glue sticks

·         Rulers

·         Colored Pencils

·         Erasers

·         Pocket folders

·         Highlighters

·         Pencil sharpeners

 

Don't have time to shop, never fear Operation Homefront can shop for you.  Monetary donations of $35 will purchase a backpack and all the trimmings for one military child. (Please write in the memo line of the check "Back to School").  Monetary donations can be mailed to Operation Homefront, 8318 Miramar Mall, San Diego, CA 92121 or donate online at www.operationhomefront.net/california.  Make sure to indicate “Back to School” in the comments section when making an online donation as well.

 

If you would like to coordinate a collection drive, please let us know and we can get you a printable flyer to assist with the collection.  Collections will conclude on August 1st.

 

Let's help get the school year off to a great start!

 

If you have any questions or are able to assist us with publicizing or collecting for the drive, please feel free to contact Operation Homefront at 855-282-0960 or email at california@operationhomefront.net.

 

Thank you,
Tricia Delapaz

Oak Valley School 4th Annual Spring Fling and Horseshoe Tournament

Oak Valley School will be having it's 4th Annual Spring Fling and Horseshoe Tournament on Saturday,
May 18th.  The event will include a Horseshoe Tournament, Deep Pit Barbecue, Carnival Booths, Vendor Booths,
Silent Auction and Raffle. 

The event will be held at 24500 Rd. 68, Tulare  The Carnival will  be from 10 am to 4 pm,  Dinner will be served from 11 - 3pm with takeout available  For information please call 688-2908.
 
Per our phone conversation this is the information regarding our event.  If you have any questions  please contact me at
686-8262 or 972-7696.  Thank you.
 
 
Leslie Mederos
Oak Valley School Parent Club President  

Woodlake Lions Rodeo

Album Release Concert

Valley Musicians Benefit

United Way of Tulare County

Second Annual Mission Oak Golf Tournament Fundraiser

The latest news from the California Mid-State Fair:

PASO ROBLES (CA) – The latest news from the California Mid-State Fair:

1.) Applications are now being accepted for the Miss CMSF Pageant and are due

no later than 4:00p on Friday, April 19th. Contestants must be between the ages

of 17-22 on opening day of the 2013 Fair, be a current resident of San Luis

Obispo County, and have never been married. Each contestant will compete in

five categories: Interview, Platform, Talent, Swimsuit and Evening Wear. The

Pageant takes place on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, the night before the 2013 CMSF

commences.

2.) Applications are now being accepted for the Junior Fairboard. The deadline for

applications is Friday, June 14, 2013 by 5:00p. Applicants must be between the

ages of 16 – 20 years old, and be a resident of San Luis Obispo County. Junior

Fairboard members assist with the day-to-day operations of the annual California

Mid-State Fair, including events such as the Diaper Derby, Tricycle Races, and

Public Judging. In addition, members help in the livestock ring, act as ushers in

the Chumash Grandstand Arena, and obtain market research from fairgoers.

3.) Applications are now being accepted for the Quilt Challenge. The challenge

fabric is currently available at the Paso Robles Event Center Administration

Office located at 2198 Riverside Avenue, Paso Robles or Sew Fun located at

8775 El Camino Real, Atascadero. A $3 entry fee will be assessed when you turn

in your entry form and pick-up your challenge fabric. Finished quilts must be

delivered to the California Mid-State Fair on Friday, June 21, 2013 between

2:00p and 6:00p or Saturday, June 22nd between 9:00a and 2:00p.

All applications are available online at www.midstatefair.com or at the California Mid-

State Fair Administration Office at 2198 Riverside Avenue in Paso Robles.

The 2013 California Mid-State Fair runs July 17, 2013, through July 28, 2013. This

year’s theme is “Start Spreading The News.”

Wine & Wags Gala and Auction on Saturday, September 14

Valley Oak SPCA is hosting its fourth annual Wine & Wags Gala and Auction on Saturday, September 14. Wine & Wags is a spectacular evening of wine and food tasting, live and silent auction and entertainment under the stars. The event is held at a private residence adjacent to the Visalia Country Club. All proceeds from this event support Valley Oak SPCA’s efforts to raise funds for the new Adoption and Education Center. We need the entire community’s support to promote responsible pet ownership and the importance of spaying and neutering to reduce the thousands of unwanted litters born each year. A new center will allow our organization room to grow, offer a better living environment to our homeless animals and allow us to offer better programs and resources to our community.

 

Tickets for Wine & Wags will be available for purchase in July. Call 713-4694 for details.

 

Critter Camp – Summer fun for youths 5-14 years

Does your pet need a rabies shot or other vaccinations?

Does your pet need a rabies shot or other vaccinations? All dogs and cats over the age of 4 months should be vaccinated against rabies.

 

Visit Valley Oak SPCA Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. No appointment needed. Pets in carriers or on leashes. Valley Oak SPCA offers affordable preventative care products and services for the health and well-being of your pet. Keep your pet healthy and happy with vaccinations and flea/tick preventatives.

Saturday vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 13 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. No appointment required. Pets in carriers or on leashes.

Valley Oak SPCA Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
2622 E. Main Street (corner of Main & Mineral King)

 

We offer pet vaccinations Monday-Friday from 9-11am. Once a month we try to also offer a Saturday or evening clinic as our veterinarians’ schedules allow. The next clinic will be Tuesday, May 21 from 4:30-6:30pm at our clinic at 2622 E. Main Street.

 

 

37th Annual Turkey Testicle Festival Fundraiser

Taft Fox Theatre is having a sensory-friendly showing of the movie Oz the Great and Powerful

This showing on Saturday, March 16 at 3:00pm is to help individuals with Autism, ADHD, and other sensory disorders, and their families enjoy a movie in an accepting environment. During this showing, the lights will be up and the sound turned down, making a less-stimulated and more comfortable environment.

During the showing:

The lights will be turned up
The sound will be turned down
Audience members are invited to get up, dance, walk, shout or sing! (As long as it doesn't interfere with the safety of other guests).
Families with children on special diets are allowed to bring in their own snacks
The concession stand will be open

www.taftfox.com
info@taftfox.com
661-765-7469

CENTRAL COAST WINE COMPETITION NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES

The Central Coast Wine Competition has announced that it is now accepting entries for the 2013 competition, which will take place June 12-13, 2013. The competition staff strongly encourages wineries to take advantage of the opportunity to enter the competition online at http://cmsfw.fairmanager.com/. The entry book, which details the entry classes and guidelines, can be found at the California Mid-State Fair webpage or the CCWC blog at http://centralcoastwinecomp.com.

The Central Coast Wine Competition is the largest evaluation event for wines produced exclusively on California’s Central Coast and is hosted by five Central Coast fairs: the California Mid-State Fair, Santa Barbara County Fair, Monterey County Fair, Ventura County Fair, San Benito County Fair and the Grand National in San Francisco. The 2013 competition features an internationally renowned panel of judges including wine writers, winemakers, sommeliers and wine buyers. New this year all Gold Medal wines will receive a point score, as well as, the medal award. "Consumers respond to point scores and wineries have asked us to include these valuable affirmations of merit in our competition", noted Chief Judge Bob Foster. "Our primary goal has always been to increase marketing exposure and help the wineries promote their product. We feel the addition of the point score will enhance the experience for the exhibitor to the consumer."

Other marketing opportunities include participation in the Gold Medal Wine Tour, a promotional tool developed as part of a sponsorship with PRP Companies. New in 2012, the Gold Medal Wine Tour directed visitors to the winning winery tasting rooms with the opportunity to earn free admission to the fair. "The innovative approach we took using QR codes for off-site ticket promotions, earned the California Mid-State Fair top awards in the fair industry", stated Vivian Robertson, fair CEO. "The team at PRP Companies was instrumental in helping us achieve this marketing endeavor. We are currently working with them to expand this successful program in 2013."

For a complete list of judges, further information regarding the competition and to submit online entries, please refer to the competition’s blog at www.centralcoastwinecomp.com. Entries will be accepted through May 24, 2013.

 

Do you have a 4 year old?

 

The required birthdate for kindergarten admission has changed.

Tulare City Schools has the answer…

The New Transitional Kindergarten

 

Transitional kindergarten is designed to

allow your child more time to become:

 

Mature

Confident

Successful

 

In a High-Quality, Structured Educational Setting

 

Transitional Kindergarten will be taught by a fully credentialed teacher and will follow the full primary day schedule.

 

For more information please contact,

Kathleen Urias at Tulare City School District Office

559-685-7221

your neighborhood elementary school or

www.tinyurl.com/TransitionalK

 

 

The National Runaway Switchboard

The National Runaway Switchboard handles more than 100,000 calls each year from runaway, homeless and at-risk youth, and their families through its 1-800-RUNAWAY crisis hotline. 

NRS provides critical assistance, including:

1.  Information and referrals to shelter, food, counseling, alcohol/drug treatment, medical/legal assistance, as well as child protection.

2.  Home Free helps reunite runaway youth with their families with a free bus ticket home.

3.  Prevention and educational materials, including resources to support teachers and community group leaders, in an effort to educate youth on how to cope with crisis situations and inform them about alternatives to running from home.

The National Runaway Switchboard is the federally-designated national communication system for homeless and runaway youth.  The NRS crisis hotline phone number, once again, is 1-800-RUNAWAY.