ImagineU to Host ‘Masquerade’ Fundraiser March 8

ImagineU Children’s Museum will host “Masquerade,” its second Dreambuilder’s Bash, on Saturday, March 8, at 5:30pm at the Visalia Convention Center. The evening will include interactive entertainment, a silent and live auction and a Cajun dinner provided by the Vintage Press. The event will support the museum’s educational activities, crafts and events. Attire is “creative […]

The Woodies are Coming!

The Central Valley Woodie Club, the local chapter of the National Woodie Club, has scheduled its eighth annual “Woodies in the Valley” event for March 7-9 in Visalia. “This is not an ordinary car show,” explains Club President Wayne Yada. “It is limited to only wooden-bodied cars, which were only made in this country from […]

Budget Realignment Reflects Pentagon’s Vision of Covert and Endless War

The Pentagon’s budget proposal for next year was announced last week by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. In an interview with The New York Times, Hagel argued that to meet today’s national security needs, the Department of Defense (DoD) must shift its focus and capabilities away from “fighting grinding ground conflicts” and towards “new arenas […]

How to Present Your Home to Prospective Buyers

So, you’ve finally chosen a Realtor to list your home—now what? Most Realtors will guide you through the home selling process with organization and timeliness. Occasionally, though, details are overlooked. Beyond the paperwork needing to be completed, there is now a necessity to prepare your home for newfound attention. Photographs, open houses, and showings are […]