Whisk(e)y & Cigars
Story by Eric Riley & Greg Bitney
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he Glass
The right glass can make all the difference in your whisk(e)y drinking experience.
The Appearance
Color, clarity and viscosity (legs) all tell a story that varies by bottle. Partake...
Impact Maker
Story by Phillip Townsend
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here the Green Rose Grows
There are those who love where they live. Then there are those who are passionate about their hometown, both its history and its future, and those who...
Celebrate the Season: Local Events
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The events may be updated or subject to change.
VISALIA
Santa Magic
When: Dec. 1-21
Where: Visalia Mall, 2031 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visit Santa and get your photo taken to capture...
Visalia Chamber’s 40th Annual Christmas Tree Auction Goes ’20s
By Marissa Carpenter
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et Out and Get Under the Moon
After a year’s hiatus, the Christmas Tree Auction is back — but you won’t recognize it. And you might not even be able to find the...
A Truly Joyful Thanksgiving
Story by Sue Burns
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hanksgiving is almost here, and this year it promises to hold more of everything — both the blessings and the challenges — than it usually does. The ongoing ups and downs...
A Land of Giants
Story and Photos by JJ Fry
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ur location in the Central Valley gives access to some of the nation’s most beautiful landscapes. From mountain peaks to far-reaching oceans, these destinations are accessible to us in...
Looking Back on Lifestyle: an interview by lifestyle staff with Karen Tellalian
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ver the last 16 years, Karen Tellalian served Lifestyle Magazine as Owner and Editor in Chief. After joining in March 2005, she helped transform the magazine into what it is today. As she enters...
Our Local Beer Scene
Story by the lifestyle team
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cross the country, local microbreweries are emerging as space for culture, community and artfully crafted beer.
The craft beer scene in Visalia and the surrounding region is burgeoning and bringing much...
In Sickness & Health: Kaweah Health Renews Its Commitment to Community
Story by Melissa Withnell
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hen Kaweah Health began treating patients 60 years ago, the health-care provider made a commitment to transform care in this region. Over the years, it has served our communities through education,...
Volunteering With Visalia Gleaners: Filling Cupboards, Closets
Story By Marissa Price
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ince their start in 1976, the Visalia Gleaners have played an important role in our community for those over the age of 50. At the beginning, senior citizens would quite literally...