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'Tea Party' set for Fourth in Tulare
The Freedom Rally Tea Party is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the International Agri-Center, just off Highway 99 in Tulare.
The Tulare event is one of about 1,300 nationwide planned for the Fourth of July. It's the second in the central San Joaquin Valley following a Tax Day Tea Party at Fresno State. Organizers of that nearly daylong, weekday event said it drew about 7,500 people, although independent confirmation was not available. Tulare organizers said they're hoping to attract 10,000.
Groups including the Central Valley Tea Party, Bakersfield Tea Party and Tulare Tea Party are sponsoring the event in conjunction with Water For All.
Tea Party organizers say the events focus on the principles of limited government, fiscal responsibility and the free market. The Tulare event will include speakers, music and other entertainment indoors and children's play areas, information booths and food and drink vendors outside.
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Events, News & Notes 6/25
Events
Ron Kauk Presentation
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Fresno REI
Rock climbing legend Ron Kauk will show short versions of his "Return to Balance" and "Masters of Stone" videos and present slides of his remarkable career that stretches from Yosemite Valley to Pakistan.
Admission to the 60-minute presentation is free. Details: (559) 261-4168.
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Endless season out there
The possibilities are practically limitless. All it takes is a little planning.
Perhaps you've always wanted to explore the winter world on snowshoes. Or take a week-long backpacking trip in the Sierra Nevada. Or finish your first triathlon, ride your first century or catch your first 5-pound rainbow trout.
When you let the outdoors spark your motivation, nothing is out of bounds.
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Events, News & Notes: 1/7/09
International Sportsmen's Exposition
Where: San Mateo Event Center and Sacramento's Cal Expo
When: Today-Sunday and Jan. 15-18
California's largest outdoors show returns to the Bay Area this weekend before heading to Sacramento the next.
Each event is filled with thousands of square feet of fishing, hunting and boating products and experts, along with extras like four-wheel drive test tracks, splash dogs, numerous seminars and demonstrations, bass aquariums and programs designed especially for kids.
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Events, News & Notes 6/18
Top survival myths
Best-selling author Neil Strauss of the New York Times spent the past three years studying emergency situations and e-mailed a list of common survival myths. Here's a sample:
If stranded in the desert, you can get water from a cactus. (Truth: Chances are you won't be able to get more than a few drops from a cactus, it will taste bitter and acrid and could lead to cramps and vomiting.)
If attacked by a shark, punch it in the nose. (Truth: You're more likely to injure your hand than the shark if you hit it in the nose. Instead, strike hard at the eyes and gills, ideally with a sharp object.)
Weekend water outlook positive
Surveys have shown more people go boating around July 4th than any weekend of the year. Despite widespread reports of a drought, central San Joaquin Valley boat owners should find plenty of water in area reservoirs.
Excellent: Millerton (100% of capacity), Shaver (96%), Huntington (99%), Courtright (98%), Florence (92%), Mammoth (91%).
Good: Bass (76%), Pine Flat (61%), Kaweah (61%).
Fair: Success (48%), Edison (46%), Wishon (39%), Hensley (32%).
Poor: Eastman (19%), San Luis (17%).
Events
Buck Rock Lookout Open House
When: Saturday
Where: Giant Sequoia National Monument
Experience grand views of the High Sierra and barbecued hot dog at the same time during this annual event near Big Meadows, off the General's Highway. Booths featuring local history and wildlife, children's activities and lookout memorabilia will be on display.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details: (559) 336-9319 or buckrock.org.
News & notes
A bill that would stiffen penalties and fines for poaching in California cleared the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Water last week by an 11-0 vote. If AB 708 becomes law, convicted poachers could face fines up to $40,000 or one year in prison. The penalties increase for subsequent violations.
Explore the Cedar Grove area of Kings Canyon National Park from July 10-12 with former ranger Randy Coffman through the Sierra Natural History Association. Participants will learn how to use a map and compass. Details: sequoiahistory.org or (559) 565-3759.
The High Sierra Regatta returns to Huntington Lake on July 11-12 (centerboard classes) and July 18-19 (keel classes). Details: fresnoyachtclub.com.
Beginning fly fishermen have one final chance to learn how to cast Wednesday at Woodward Park from 6 p.m. until dark. The lessons, offered by Fly Fishers for Conservation, are free. Loaner rods are available.
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