1. Let fury have the hour, anger can be power

    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 [...]

  2. Event: An Evening of Art & Poetry Reading

    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, [...]

  3. Prop 8 Upheld, Tears Flood the Streets

    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 [...]

  4. Extras Needed, Be In the Movies May 25

    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 [...]

  5. Prop 8 D-Day Actions, Tulare County Announced and Confirmed

    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, [...]

  6. Breaking News – Prop 8 Ruling Imminent

    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, [...]

  7. Porterville Vets Well Over Capacity, Sick Dogs Suffer Needlessly

    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 [...]

  8. Flaming Kabob to offer new menu

    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 [...]

  9. Synagogue Beit Shalom May Newsletter

    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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    Pages 3-4