April 2010

Teen Sailor Abby Sunderland Around the World Trip Falls Short

Submitted by Peter on April 26, 2010 - 8:03pm

Due to failing equipment 16 Year Old Abby Sunderland has announced that she has been forced to end her attempt to sail around the world nonstop.  Yes, her NONSTOP attempt to sail around the world...  Abby's amazing trip has ended because her main auto pilot and backup auto pilot systems have both failed.   Due to the equipment failure, the young adventurer endured nearly

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Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market: Weekly Special 2010-04-25

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on April 26, 2010 - 5:09pm

Seasonal Produce

  • Lemons $1.00/lb
  • Grapefruit $0.50/lb
  • Navel Oranges $0.59/lb
  • Organic Mustard Greens $1.89/bunch
  • Rainbow Swiss Chard $1.89/bunch
  • Baby Bok Choi $1.89/lb
  • Spinach $1.49/clamshell
  • Kale $1.89/bunch
  • Pesticide Free Cauliflower $2.89/lb
  • Pesticide Free Broccoli $2.89/lb
  • Pesticide Free Strawberries $2.89/box

Specials Have you seen our Facebook page?

Organic Farm Field Day & U-pick

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on April 23, 2010 - 9:02am

Organic Farm Field Day & U-pick (9am to noon)

Saturday April 24 @ NE corner of Chestnut & Barstow

(parking available off of Chestnut)

Meet with faculty and students involved on Student Operated Organic Farm and learn about various teaching and research opportunities available at Fresno State.

Come and pick your own choice of seasonal organic vegetables at special prices!

Seasonal organic produce include: Organic lettuce, mustard greens, spinach, Swiss chard, and kale…also

Fresno State Football 2010 Tickets On Sale Now

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on April 22, 2010 - 10:10pm

Go 'Dogs...!  Get your 2010 Footbal tickets and season passes at www.gobulldogs.com - the official website for Fresno State Sports.

See video

2010 Fresno State football season tickets are now available

Hip-Hop Legends X-Clan

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on April 22, 2010 - 1:52pm

Please come and experience hip-hop legends X-Clan,* Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm at the Residence Dining Hall's Banquet Room for a live performance. Then, the following day, Thursday, April 29th at 1:00 pm at the Peters Business Building in the auditorium, Brother J of X-Clan will do a presentation (talk/film showing) on the origins of the group! Make sure you're there to see how one of the most instrumental hip-hop groups influenced a generation!

40th anniversary Earth Day

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on April 22, 2010 - 1:49pm

The 40th anniversary Earth Day celebration at California State University, Fresno presents discussions of key regional environmental issues and a Sustainability Fair presenting information, resources and demonstrations from campus and community exhibitors.

This year’s Earth Day is scheduled 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, April 22. The Sustainability Fair will take place in the Fresno State Peace Garden, just north of the Henry Madden Library, where four panel discussions are planned.

In case of rain, all events will be held in the Library.

Rue and Gwen Gibson Farmer's Market

Submitted by Peter on April 14, 2010 - 2:46pm

The offerings of CSU Fresno State's Rue and Gwen Gibson Farm Market is wonderfully awesome and good for you.  In Fresno, we're lucky to have a University in our backyard neighborhood that produces such healthy and tasty products for us.  My favorite selection?  Of course the diary and ice cream products!

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Lecture on Organic Food

Submitted by Peter on April 14, 2010 - 2:28pm

USU Productions Presents a Lecture on Organic Food

Ever Wondered What Organic Food Really Is?

Is It Good For You?

Come Find Out & Join Us
In Learning About Organic Food
@This FREE Lecture!

When: Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Where: Library Room 2108
Time: 2-3pm

Lecture Will Be Given by
Dr. Mint,a Soil Scientist/Agronomist

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Fresno State Bulldog Greg Gonzalez Throws No Hitter

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on April 13, 2010 - 12:56pm

Bulldog pitcher Greg Gonzalez tosses a brillant no hitter for Fresno State.  The offical website of the Bulldogs, www.GoBulldogs.com, reports that Greg Gonzalez is only the 7th pitcher in CSU Fresno Baseball lore to complete

Mission City 5K Run for Fun

Submitted by Fresno Fitness on April 13, 2010 - 10:55am

Mission City 5K Run for Fun

Register here

Date Sunday, April 25, 2010

Time: 7:45 AM local time

Address: California's Great America 4701 Great America Pkwy

Fees See detailed information below

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