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5 Things To Do Today, Saturday, Aug. 8


Attend the Toro Nagashi, the ancient Buddhist ceremony of lighting paper lanterns, at Woodward Park.
Attend the Toro Nagashi, the ancient Buddhist ceremony of lighting paper lanterns, at Woodward Park.

Saturday, Aug. 7

Event: Producers Dairy Ice Cream Zoofari

Guests can satisfy their sweet cravings while strolling through the zoo. Fresno Chaffee Zoo, 894 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, 559-498-5921, www.fresnochaffeezoo.org/events/fundraising-events.html, $8-$18. 6-9 p.m.

Sports: Saturday Slaughterhouse

Grab your airsoft guns and equipment and prepare for a fun battle. The Warhouse Airsoft Arena, 2365 S. Delno Ave., Fresno, 559-307-7895, www.facebook.com/events/1629269783979049, $15. 5-10 p.m.

Event: Artisan Faire

Local artisans will have a variety of vintage, upcycled, and hand-crafted items available. Mia Cuppa Cafe, 620 E. Olive Ave., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/516336725186583. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Event: Toro Nagashi

The ancient Buddhist ceremony of lighting paper lanterns for loved ones lost dates back to the 7th century. Woodward Park, 7775 N. Friant Road, Fresno, 559-840-1264, www.shinzen-toronagashi2015.com. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sports: Roller derby bout

Come see the Fresno’s own Central California Area Derby as they face off against the Visalia VTown Derby Dames. The Slab at Full Circle, 620 F St., Fresno, www.facebook.com/events/820156724686723, $10-12. 8 p.m.

Find more things to do at calendar.fresnobee.com.

This story was originally published August 7, 2015 at 8:43 PM with the headline "5 Things To Do Today, Saturday, Aug. 8."

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