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Fresno seniors bring holiday cheer to needy

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Published on 11/21/2012 - 11:00 am
Written by Business Journal staff

A group of The Terraces at San Joaquin Gardens residents spent a day last week volunteering at Fresno’s Community Food Bank. A team of older adults that devotes hundreds of hours each month volunteering in the Fresno area turned their attention to the Community Food Bank last week.

Christmas at Kearney returns after 7 years

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Published on 11/19/2012 - 2:19 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Fresno Historical Society announced “Christmas at Kearney Mansion” will return after a seven-year absence and is available for private events.

ADA-compliance work delays pet adoption center

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Published on 11/05/2012 - 2:19 pm
Written by Michael Kincheloe, Business Journal writer

Rianna, a Fresno resident, brought her tabby kitten Tigger to be vaccinated by ACT, which will soon open the Sofia Adoption Center.A local animal rescue organization that places pets into foster homes will soon be opening its 12,000 square-foot adoption center in South Fresno on a full-time basis.

Marjaree Mason Center plans new safe house

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Published on 10/25/2012 - 4:33 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The house will be built in partnership with the City of Clovis, Granville Homes and U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.The Marjaree Mason Center announced that it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for a new safe house Oct. 29 in Clovis.

FLYP names annual award winners

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Published on 10/24/2012 - 2:27 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fresno's Leading Young Professionals announced its five 2012 award winners and scholarship recipient on Wednesday.

Blood donation center relocates near Fresno State

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Published on 10/17/2012 - 1:15 pm
Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal

Blood donation center relocates near Fresno StateBlood donors in Fresno will have a new place to give as the Central California Blood Center finished relocating its former center on First Street to a renovated building on Shaw Avenue.

Marjaree Mason Center awards luncheon Oct. 19

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Published on 09/27/2012 - 2:15 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The Marjaree Mason Center’s annual awards luncheon will be held Oct. 19 at the Fresno Convention Center, Exhibit Hall.The Marjaree Mason Center will honor the Top Ten Professional Women and Top Business of the year at an awards luncheon Oct. 19 at the Fresno Convention Center, Exhibit Hall.

EYE-Q sponsoring veterans event

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Published on 09/14/2012 - 2:30 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

EYE-Q Vision Care center in FresnoEYE-Q Vision Care is sponsoring an event in Fresno next week that will provide legal services and other assistance to struggling veterans.

Volunteer Fire Dept. accepts donations from triathlon

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Published on 08/31/2012 - 11:19 am
Written by Business Journal staff

Rhonda Salisbury of the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau presents the Bass Lake Fire Dept. with a check for $594.Local charities received almost $1,300 from the Bass Lake Classic Triathlon and 5K run.

Tulare County youth sought for tech program

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Published on 08/29/2012 - 1:31 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

TECH Connect participants will learn about computer repair, refurbishment, education and recycling.Community Services Employment Training is seeking Tulare County youth to participate in TECH Connect, a free technology training and community service program that is part of CSET’s Junior Leadership program and is offered to youth who live in the Cutler-Orosi area.