Sept 2-Sept. 20 - Sequoia Shuttle leaves from Visalia multiple times a day, 7 days a week. Round trip tickets are $15 and include park entry fee ($20 value) and unlimited shuttle service inside the park. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting www.SequoiaShuttle.com or by calling 1-877-BusHike. Group discounts are also available by calling 713-4594.

Sept. 2 Sequoia Genealogical Society Meeting at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 494 N. Blackstone, Tulare. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m., one hour earlier than usual, because this will be the annual Pot Luck. Bring your favorite dish and a good appetite.

Sept. 2 The Doobie Brothers in concert at the Visalia Fox Theater. The concert will benefit the College of the Sequoias Foundation. Tickets available by calling 888-825-5484, at www.vallitix.com, or at the Fox Box Office. For more information call 731-4693.

Sept. 4 Redwood High School Class of 2000 10-Year Reunion at the Lamp Liter Inn, Visalia. For information call 636-0810.

Sept. 4 Exeter Union High School Sixty’s Decade Reunion at Exeter Memorial Building from 4 - 11 p.m. Casual attire. No-Host cocktail bar. For more information call 636-3484, 592-8169 or 592-2673.

Sept. 7, 14, 21 Sequoia Squares Beginners Class Classes will be closed after these dates because each class builds on the skills learned the previous class. $5 per person each class. Classes begin at 7 p.m. Please arrive early to register. Classes are held at Grace Lutheran Church, corner of Conyer and Tulare in Visalia, in the Fellowship Hall. For more information call 625-1608 or 679-6062.

Sept. 8, 22 Visalia NJB basketball league registration for the 2010-11 season for boys and girls grades 1-8. Registration will be held at the Visalia Mall Food Court from 6-8 p.m., or register anytime online at www.njbvisalia.com.

Sept. 9 Kings/Tulare Continuum of Car on Homlessness 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness: 1st Strategic Planning Meeting to be held from 8:30 a.m. - noon at 210 W. Center, Visalia. Continental breakfast served. Register at www.kingstularecoc.org by Sept. 3.

Sept. 9 Lindsay Chamber of Commerce September Mixer at Lindsay Senior Villa, 1127 Fresno St., Lindsay, from 5-6 p.m. Appetizers, refreshments, networking, and raffle prizes. For more information please call 562-4929.

Sept. 9 Compassion Fatigue Workshop hosted by Quail Park Retirement Village, 4520 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia, from 6-7 p.m. The workshop will help caregivers that focus on others without practicing self-care. The guest speaker will be Kent Mishler, Chaplain, Kaweah Delta Health Care District. Seating is limited and reservations are required by calling 624-3500.

Sept. 10 Kaweah Manor Dedication Ceremony, 4 p.m. at 3710 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia. There will also be facility tours and refreshments. For information call 732-2244.

Sept. 10 Artist Reception for Dale Lovett from 4 - 5 p.m. at Quail Park Retirement Village, 4520 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia. Artwork will showcase the artist’s watercolor paintings. For information call 624-3500, ext. 13.

Sept. 11 Tulare County Historical Society 14th Annual BBQ/Auction Fundraiser at the Tulare County Museum of Farm Labor and Agriculture, Mooney Grove Park, Visalia. BBQ Tri-tip and chicken lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Live auction begins at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 adults, $8 children 12 and under, 5 and under free. Ticket price includes Mooney Grove Park entrance. All proceeds benefit Tulare County Museum improvements. For reservations mail your check payable to “TCHS”, Tulare County Historical Society, P.O. Box 295, Visalia, CA 93279. Tickets will not be mailed out, your name will be added to a list at the gate.

Sept. 12 Kaweah Manor Open House from 12 - 4 p.m. at 3710 W. Tulare Ave., Visalia. There will be facility tours and refreshments. Call 732-2244 for more information.

Sept. 25 Saucy September Evening Taste and vote for the Best Sauce. Dinner at 7 p.m. with raffle, auction and winner announced with dessert. The dinner will be held at 1039 S. Chinowth Ave., Visalia. $25 per ticket, $175 per table of 8. Limited seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Call 732-3600. This is a benefit for Congregation B’nai David.

Farmersville Certified Farmers Market every Friday through Oct. 29, from 5-8 p.m. at 160 N. Farmersville Blvd. Family fun, information booths, music. For more information call 723-0714.

Toastmasters Club meets each Tuesday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 5200 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Toastmasters is the best self-help club in existence. Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in their speaking and communication skills. For more information contact allan@blainhomes.com

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Quail Park Retirement Village, 4520 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia. Free and open to the public. Information call 624-3500 ext. 13.

REACH Tulare County is a program designed to meet the needs of families who are adopting, or have adopted through Tulare County foster care. There are two support groups offered: Parents Retreats are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Visalia YMCA. The support group for adopted teens is held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 5 - 7 p.m. at 2436 E. Valley Oaks Dr. For information call 741-7358.

Farmers Market First Saturdays at Springville Ranch from 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. rain or shine, year-round, beginning Feb. 6. Springville Ranch is located at 36400 Hwy. 190 in Springville. For information call 539-2893.

The Grange Hall Ballroom Dance Lessons every Wednesday in Visalia, 1/4 mile north of Hwy 198 and Shirk Rd. 6:30 p.m. - Beginners Cha-Cha, 7:30 p.m. - Intermediate Fox-Trot, 8:30 p.m. - Intermediate Quick Step, $40 for five weeks of instruction. Call 264-6742.

Springville Mountain Lions Club Meetings are held at Springville’s Veterans’ Memorial Building on Hwy. 190 the first and third Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. They regularly cook their own steak dinners. For information email steper@springvillewireless.com

Sister Friends a non-profit group designed to empower women, meets the second Wednesday of every month at Dr. Rucker’s Wellness Center, 2305 Midvalley Ave., Visalia. For more information call 635-1746.

Parenting Classes Synchrony of Visalia, Inc./F.R.E.E. Parent Education Program offers weekly parenting classes, at no cost, at the following sites: Mondays from 6-8 p.m. at Visalia Family Resource Center, Thursdays from 5:30-7 p.m. at Boys & Girls Club, Wednesdays from 12:30-2 p.m. at Tulare Adult School. Classes are open to parents, grandparents and guardians and are court approved. For more details call 622-1853 or visit synchronyofvisalia.com, select parent education option.

Gateway MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 9 - 11 a.m. MOPS strives to meet the needs of every expectant mom and those with children from birth through kindergarten. Childcare is an integral part of MOPS and is provided. Gateway Church, 1100 S. Sowell St., Visalia. More information call 732-4787.

Visalia Rescue Mission Women’s Carwash every Friday between Carl’s Jr. and Long John Silvers on Mooney Blvd., from 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: Free. Donations are welcomed and appreciated.

Yoga Classes Wednesday nights from 5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. at the Spiritual Awareness Center, 117 S. Locust, Visalia. Call Barry at 283-3797 for more information.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate), “If our American way of life fails a child, it fails us all.” Pearl S. Buck. Informational meetings are held every Monday at 5:30 p.m. and every Thursday at noon at their office at 1146 N. Chinowth in Visalia. CASA's waiting list of children in need continues to grow. Make the call for more information, 625-4007.

Aspergers Support Group provides families and caregivers with advice, education and coping skills as well as to share experiences related to Aspergers Syndrome. Meet first Saturday of every month. Information call, 625-4246.

Central Valley Parkinson’s Support Group meets the first Friday of each month at 10:30 a.m., at Visalia United Methodist Church, Caldwell and Akers. Informational programs, share experiences, enjoy lunch. Further details: 685-9029 or 627-0798 or visit website at CVPSG.org.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) support group meets the first Monday of the month at St. Paul’s Church, 120 N. Hall St., Visalia. Education meeting at 5:45 p.m., Support group at 7 p.m. Call 627-1306 for information.

The Big Monday Dance Community members age 40 and older are invited to a weekly dance featuring music by Bobby Seals and The Whiskey River Band, 7-10 p.m. every Monday night at Elks Lodge No. 1298, 3100 W. Main St., Visalia. Cost $7. There will be a no-host bar, food and prizes. Information: 229-9808.

Brain Injury Support Group meets the third Thursday of each month at Kaweah Delta Rehab Hospital, 840 S. Akers, Visalia. The meetings are held in the Polar Bear Room from 6 - 8 p.m. For information call 679-3702. The meetings are open to anyone affected by brain injury.

Amvets Service Officer will be at the Visalia Veterans Memorial Building, 609 W. Center St., the first Sunday of each month between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Any Veteran interested in getting information on their Veterans Benefits, filing a claim for Service Connected Disability, or filing a claim for VA Pension is encouraged to attend. No appointment is necessary, however, make sure you bring your DD-214. Information: 733-5994.

Tulare County Certified Farmers Market is held each Saturday in the Sears parking lot, Mooney and Caldwell from 8 - 11:30 a.m. Year round.

Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Quail Park Retirement Village, 4520 W. Cypress Ave., Visalia. Free and open to the public. Information call 624-3500 ext. 13.

Family HealthCare Network offers Classes for Diabetes, Childbirth, Weight Control, Stress Management, Breastfeeding and Smoking Cessation at various locations. Some classes are offered in English and Spanish. All classes are offered at no cost to FHCN patients. For information on times and locations, please call: Visalia Bridge - 741-4320, Visalia Oak - 741-4529, Porterville - 793-3587 or Cutler - 528-2862.

Tulare-Kings County Kidney Support Group “An Open Door to a Better Understanding”. This free support group meets every second Wednesday of the month from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the Kaweah Delta Multi Service Center, 400 W. Acequia Ave., Visalia. Various topics discussed. Open to patients, family and friends and those interested in kidney health. For more information call 688-6804.

TailWaggers, a Tulare County Club is seeking volunteers who would be interested in preparing a puppy to enter guide dog training. Teaching obedience, socialization, and good manners is a rewarding project. Meeting information call Judy Landers, 733-3556 or email, gdbpups4me@yahoo.com.

Educational Assessment, evaluation, and instruction in reading, comprehension, writing, math and study skills with Jeri Burzin, Med, BCET. For more information, call 967-8635, email: jeriburzin@clearwire.net, or visit www.jblearningtools.com.

Women’s Cancer Connection meets from 6:30 - 8 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center Maynard and Pauline Faught Conference Room, 4945 W. Cypress, Visalia. The breast cancer patient may bring a female friend or support person. Info: 734-1392.

Cancer Patient and Family Support Group meets the first Thursday of each month at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center Maynard and Pauline Faught Conference Room, 4945 W. Cypress, Visalia. Cancer is dinner talk. A light dinner for patient and a guest at 5:30 pm; presentation and discussion at 6 pm Designed for cancer patients and family members, including those newly diagnosed or with recurrence. RSVP: 624-3295.

Prostate Cancer Support Group (men only) meets at 3:30 pm the first Thursday each month at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center Maynard and Pauline Faught Conference Room, 4945 W. Cypress, Visalia. Information call: 734-1392.

How To Become A Foster Parent For Tulare County Orientation Meetings are held the first and third Thursdays of each month (except for the third Thursday of Dec.) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 730-2552 ext.207.

Adult Women Sexual Assault Support Group offered free in Visalia, Mondays at 5:15 p.m. The support group is designed to provide an educational and supportive opportunity for adult women to discuss the impact of sexual assault and molestation. The group will identify common reactions and exchange strategies for healing, coping and overcoming damaging behaviors. For information, contact Jamie McLain at 732-7371 or 732-7273 or in Porterville at 784-7273.

Talk About Curing Autism group meets every third Wednesday of the month at the Kaweah Delta Multi-Service Center, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Families from Tulare, Kings, Fresno and Madera counties are invited.

Optimal Hospice Care is seeking volunteers to give time and compassion to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. This can be one of the most rewarding gifts you will ever give or receive. If you would like to know more about becoming a volunteer call Jan at 741-7200 or you can call 1-877-882-6423.

MOS (Mothers of Servicemen and women), a faith-based support group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m., at Visalia United Methodist Church, 5200 W. Caldwell. The group meets in Multi-Purpose Room E-7. This prayer support group is open to anyone with a family member in active military service and anyone who would like to support the armed forced through prayer. MOS is Army jargon for a soldier's particular job. This group is intended to support family members in their job - prayer. For more information contact Visalia United Methodist Church at 627-1660.

Valley Oak SPCA invites you to visit its Visalia Mall Adoption Center (MAC), 2245 S. Mooney Blvd. at Beech St. “The MAC on the Corner” showcases wonderful adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from the SPCA shelter. Hours are Thursday-Saturday, 12 - 7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday, 12 - 7 p.m. For more information, call 901-8078.

Chronic Kidney Disease Educational Forum at the Dialysis Center at Sierra View District Hospital, 283 N. Pearson Ave., Porterville. Classes will be held on the third Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Free to the public. For more information call 791-3900.

Sequoia Chapter of Embroiderers’ Guild of America Learn a variety of beginning, intermediate, and advanced hand embroidery techniques, 9:30 a.m., second Tuesdays and second Saturdays of the month. Tuesday meetings: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Guild Room, 120 N. Hall, Visalia; Saturday meetings: United Methodist Church Media Room of Adm Building, 5200 W. Caldwell Ave., Visalia. Please telephone for program information: 732-5293 or 732-4479. Visitors are welcome.

Speaking Circle Group meets every 3rd Thursday of each month from 6 - 8 p.m., sponsored by Aromatic Natural Solutions. For more information or directions please contact Adaniel at 798-4923 or Willow at 901-1980.

Support Groups and Walking Clubs for People with Diabetes sponsored by Kaweah Delta Medical Center’s Community Outreach. The classes will focus on ways to control and live with diabetes. The Visalia group is conducted in both English and Spanish. The Orosi and Woodlake groups will be conducted in Spanish, but everyone is welcome. The Orosi groups will meet the first Monday of the month from 6 - 8 p.m. at the Sand Creek Apartments, 41020 Road 124, The Woodlake group will be held the third Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Valencia House, 248 N. Valencia, and the Visalia group will be held the last Thursday of the month from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Visalia Health Care Center, 2611 N. Dinuba Blvd.

NFL St. Louis Rams Visalia Booster Club meetings are held at Sports Zone, 3125 W. Noble, Visalia the second Sunday of every month. For information call Rick at 713-0228 or Brad at 732-8825.