D’you know that you can use it?
It’s the best years of your life they want to steal
No man born with a living soul
Can be working for the clampdown
I will have more to say in this space soon regarding yesterday’s Prop H8 decision, I am still gathering my thoughts.
But these lyric from a song I know [...]

What: An Evening of Art & Poetry Reading
Where: The Plantation Teakwood Gallery, Fine Art & Textiles
When: Saturday Night May 30th 6-9 pm
The Plantation Teakwood Gallery strives to promote culture and art in Visalia’s beautiful downtown district. You are invited to an evening surrounded by beautiful and eclectic artwork, live guitar music, [...]

Hand of the Law Comes Down Hard
Separate But Equal the Law of the Land Once Again in California
I can legislate the right of your kids to marry at the ballot box at any time.
At least we know that is clear.
I wonder what else I can legislate with my organizing skills and a clipboard?
How about “Marriage [...]

This JUST IN, on Very Short Notice for me:
I am Casting Extras in a film scene for a Hollywood Feature called “Pickin’ and Grinnin’” .
What a great way to spend the holiday afternoon with your family and loved ones and see how movies are made by being in one!
The Scene is a crowd scene for [...]

From Jamie Garza
Chair Porterville LGBTQ, Tulare County Chapter Leader Marriage Equality USA (MEUSA)
It was confirmed yesterday that the Supreme Court
will issue its ruling on Prop 8, Tuesday May 26th at 10:00am. We have two very important local actions to follow. And Please lets make this viral. Call your friends and family, Forward this email, text, [...]

This in from the California Supreme Court notification service:
STRAUSS v. HORTON
Case: S168047, Supreme Court of California
Date (YYYY-MM-DD): 2009-05-22
Event Description: Notice of forthcoming opinion posted
For more information on this case, [...]

Last night we noticed a lump under Thunder’s jaw, a lump the size of a doggie golf ball. This morning we called all the vets in town, starting with our regular vet, to take her in.
No one can see her before Tuesday, a full 6 days from now, and some not until Thursday, one week [...]

One of my two favorite restaurants here in Porterville, the Flaming Kabob on Henderson (between Starbucks and Quiznos), is planning to offer a buffet menu soon in addition to the existing menu.
Steam tales are in place, and it looks like the change is set to occur next week sometime.
Why are the Flaming  Kabob and Vientianne [...]

Congregation Beit Shalom
A Center for the Jewish Community
115 East Paseo Avenue,
Visalia, Ca. 93277
Phone:(559) 625-0289
Visit: www.beitshalomvisalia.com
Write: congregationbeitshalom@yahoo.com
Click on the links below for the May 2009 newsletter, available in 2 parts.
UPDATE: These files were updated on May 19 with new information.
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