Community Calendar

The City of Fresno is expecting approximately $11.6 million in federal funding for community development and to improve housing. Attend a meeting and share your ideas on how the City should spend those funds through the 2027-2028 Annual Action Plan.

The final two performances of the NY production of “Janka” will run at Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre in Fresno’s Tower District. “Janka” is the true story of Janka Festinger, of Sighet, Romania; how she survived Auschwitz and slave labor, how she immigrated to America to begin a new life, and how near the end of her life she finally tells her story. The role of “Janka” is performed by Janice Noga, Janka’s daughter-in-law. It is written by Oscar Speace, Janka’s son, and directed by James Phillip Gates.

JazzFresno and the Tower District Preservation Fund are presenting Naama, (jazz vocalist from New York), along with Fresno's own New Organ Trio, (Marshall Gentry, organ, Mike Dana, guitar, and Gary Newmark), for a special performance. This is a free event. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

Come to Fashion Fair Mall's center court to hang out with local Fresno police officers, enjoying free coffee and pastries, while supplies last, and playing games like cornhole and giant connect four, plus crafts and other fun.

The final two performances of the NY production of “Janka” will run at Good Company Players’ 2nd Space Theatre in Fresno’s Tower District. “Janka” is the true story of Janka Festinger, of Sighet, Romania; how she survived Auschwitz and slave labor, how she immigrated to America to begin a new life, and how near the end of her life she finally tells her story. The role of “Janka” is performed by Janice Noga, Janka’s daughter-in-law. It is written by Oscar Speace, Janka’s son, and directed by James Phillip Gates.

The CSUB 60+ Club Possibilities Day gives an opportunity to see all the interests the group does on campus. Members are 60 and older, retired or semi-retired, and enjoy working with CSUB. You can talk to the organizers about all of the available activities.

This workshop is designed to help family caregivers recognize and manage the emotional demands of caregiving. Participants will explore stress management techniques, signs of burnout, and strategies for maintaining mental and emotional well-being.

On display now through October 9 in the Fresno State Conley Gallery is an exhibition of the Guerrilla Girls social protest posters. An in-person artist talk featuring the Guerrilla Girls will be held September 10 in the Resnick Student Union at Fresno State. A reception will follow in the Conley Art Gallery. All events are free and open to the public. Parking is $5.

Lena Mubsutina is the author of Amreekiya, an Arab American Book Award winner, a finalist for the Louise Meriwether First Book Prize, and one of Foreword’s “Four Phenomenal Debut Novels.” Her work has appeared in Sukoon, A Gathering Together, and The Offing, among others, and she has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes. The evening will also feature live music with Morning Star, so bring your dinner, lawn chair or blanket.

The City of Fresno is expecting approximately $11.6 million in federal funding for community development and to improve housing. Attend a meeting and share your ideas on how the City should spend those funds through the 2027-2028 Annual Action Plan.