What's Hot & Happening - 12/23/21

Merry Christmas Eve Eve

 "Gifts of time and loveare surely the basic ingredients of atruly merry Christmas"

Chances are, your to-do list is as long as the big man's himself. Before Santa slips down the chimney, you've got a Christmas tree to decorate, Christmas activities to do and so many gifts to buy.We can't blame you if, by the time the big event finally arrives, all you want to do is sit back with a little eggnog and watch all your favorite Christmas movies. And we're certain you may have a lot of cards to writeand mail before the big day, too.What is Christmas? It is tenderness for the past, courage for the present, hope for the future. - Agnes M. Pahro

Plan your weekend with this week's list of some of the best activities, including free things to do, holiday festivals, and our favorite concerts! Friday, December 24th 🎁 Fresno Online Speed Dating Still finding for "The One"? This speed dating event is for people who are ready to actually date. Instead of swiping a photo, then texting, then maybe one day talking you'll meet real, local singles face to face for a three minute speed date from the safety and comfort of your own home.🎁 Christmas Eve Gala Throw on your fancy pants and come worship & celebrate the birth of Jesus!🎁 Friday Night Fight Club Bring and Play your Airsoft!  Experience a realistic overall gaming experience at The Warhouse . Saturday, December 25th🎁LGBT Dog Owners Meet Up Bring your dogs to one of their meet ups! Treats for the little ones will be provided. Feel free to bring friends!🎁 Sharing Christmas Love To Others On Christmas Morning, they gather together to prepare christmas meals for the homeless. Anyone willing to help is more than welcome to join!Sunday, December 26th🎁 Force 'Em@YFC: Granite Park Come and get ya' dance on! The Force 'Em Band is headed back to the Yosemite Falls Cafe: Granite Park location for a SUNDAY FUNDAY! 🎁 Annual Kwanzaa Celebration Join for a daily Kwanzaa's community discussion with speakers to celebrate and reflect on the seven principles.🎁 Community Yoga Free Community Yoga is back at RIVER PARK! Join Christine Rose with @hashtag.balance as she leads an outdoor vinyasa class for all experience levels.🎁Sunday Social  Make plans to join this event as they continue a Sunday Social with Friends. Start inviting your Sunday Funday friends now or this is will be the perfect spot to bring that friend you forgot to buy a gift for (oops)! 🎁Solitary Cellars w/ PB&J Music make wine taste better! Watch the amazing PB&J as they perform live music on sundays by popular demand.

Ya like Jazz? Come out and listen to Trio Expression play some jazz or join in on the fun yourself as you can sign up to play with them! Read more.

The days building up to Christmas can be so hectic, that we often find ourselves forgetting to focus on the true meaning of Christmas. Join us Friday afternoon for a moving service that will calm your spirit and center your heart and mind.

 

Join for a day of hiking in beautiful Oakhurst. Thornberry Mountain is a 3.4 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail. The hiking is beautiful, and snow can cover and even out rocky, rooty paths, sometimes making them easier than in the other seasons.