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Community Link hosted their annual Bowlathon fundraiser at Cedar Lanes on Sunday, August 17th. There was a great turnout in support of the event, with several teams of bowlers both in and out of costume. Donations were made, door prizes were handed out and awards were presented in several categories.

Longtime Fresno community photographer and attorney, Howard K. Watkins, is partnering with the Fresno Regional Foundation and the Henry Madden Library at CSU Fresno to establish the Howard K. Watkins Photographic Archive Project. The Project’s goal is to make Howard’s more than 175,000 photographs publicly accessible as an online historical archive. He was present on

The Fresno Reel Pride 19th Annual International LGBT Film Festival is happening September 17-21, 2008. Reel Pride screens films, as well as hosting parties, events and celebrity guests. This year, during the five day period, the festival is hosting more than 50 films. Reel Pride also recently announced a group cruise to Mexico, with screenings,

         This is not your usual show! Anyone can enter. Anyone can win. Show us your talent (even if you shouldn’t)! Can you do something no one else can? Can you sing, dance, recite poetry or do a skit? Bring it on! This is a contest. That means there will be a winner and a prize.

You are invited to participate in MIV’s forum to determine the community’s stance on the propositions for the upcoming November elections. There are a total of 12 statewide propositions that have qualified so far to be on the ballot. Many pose a big threat to our low-income and immigrant communities. Through this forum, community members

 The North Tower Circle is nearing the end of an extensive renovation due to a disastrous fire, caused by arson. The historic Fresno gay nightclub will be re-opening in August. The Circle is located at 2777 North Maroa Avenue.

( Fresno State , Fresno , Calif. ) ~ The Bulldog Pride Fund (BPF) at Fresno State announces the 2008-09 scholars— Amanda Junge, Alisia Lopez and Jared Lindo, and releases the 2007-08 Annual Report & Honor Roll of Donors.       “The Bulldog Pride Fund is pleased to announce the selection of three scholars

Cynthia Manuszak is a freelance photographer with a passion for social issues. When I first contacted her on the phone for the details of a story, I assumed I was talking to a college student. But the innocence of her youthful voice hides her maturity. Her younger years were, at best, chaotic. Traumatized by the

On July 11, 2008 I hosted the social event for the month to be themed “Christmas in July”. About thirty people had RSVP’d since I was going to provide the main course and some sides and desserts. Approximately about twelve showed up. I had cleaned, decorated the place and had a fully decorated Christmas tree

Ashley Swearengin says: "Proposition 8 says marriage is simply between a man and a woman and of course I support that. It’s my long held view, and today I officially endorse Prop 8." What?! Be sure to email her and let her know what you think: http://www.ashley4mayor.com email: [email protected] or [email protected] On the other hand,