Valley Focus

CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates of Fresno and Madera Counties or CASA need volunteers.

The goal is to train people in the community to become advocates for children in the foster care system. CASA is also having its annual Crab Feed fundraiser. Enjoy crab, chicken, a silent auction and much more.

Guests: Maureen Lewis/CASA Board President and Nicole Stevens/CASA Resource Development Manager

CASA Crab Feed
Friday, September 16
6pm
Garza Residence
Clovis
(559) 244-6485
www.casafresnomadera.org



CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE: Get your tickets to this year's Central California Women's Conference with keynote speaker Lisa Ling. This year's theme is #NOLIMITS. They say the true spirit

Of the conference is to encourage people to live their lives with no limits. It's a chance for women to spend a day for themselves. The day includes inspiring speakers, informative sessions, marketplace, and more! Michelle Leath is an expert at eating psychology.

She says eating psychology is looking at the powerful connection between our thoughts and feelings and how our bodies process and metabolize food we eat. Eating psychology looks at who we are as eaters, and a deeper understanding of the relationship we have with food, and that impacts the choices we make and experiences.

Guests: Betsy Hays - CCWC Speaker and Michelle Leath - Certified Eating Psychologist Coach

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S CONFERENCE

Tuesday, September 20
Fresno Convention Center

Downtown Fresno
www.ccwc-fresno.org



SUPPORTING YOUTH AND THE ARTS: The Cultural Arts Rotary Club is teaming up for the fundraiser called A Toast To the Town. Proceeds will help them support youth and arts-related organizations.

Studies show kids learn better when they have arts in their lives.

This year's fundraiser includes music by the After Dinner Mints and Clarkie Cobb. Attendees can enjoy food from over 20 local restaurants.

Guest: Brooke Frost/Cultural Arts Rotary Club

A TOAST TO THE TOWN
Saturday, September 10
Playland-Roeding Park
(559) 288-4082
www.brownpapertickets.com



TEACHERS AND TECHNOLOGY - School is back in session at Madera Unified but you won't find students in the classroom. Teachers are the ones learning this time around.

Action News reporter Reuben Contreras shows us how teachers are getting a crash course about the latest technology upgrades

COMMUNITY EVENTS:

AN EVENING WITH DR. DANA SUSKIND
Monday, September 19
7pm
Fox Theater
Visalia
www.foxvisalia.org

FIESTA NIGHT AT CHUKCHANSI PARK
Friday, September 23
5pm
Downtown Fresno
(559) 237-2961

MOVIES IN THE PARK BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Friday, August 12
Eaton Plaza
Downtown Fresno
(559) 621-2900