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Punch It Out at the Bag Lab

in Arts & Entertainment/Health

Turlock residents Lynne and Forester Wescott have been kickboxing enthusiasts for years, from their time living in Southern California as newlyweds to moments spent in Texas where they helped grow a community for the sport from the ground up.

When they returned to Turlock a few years ago to be closer to family, they knew the town’s citizens could use a space where they, too, could take out their frustrations on a punching bag — all while getting a great workout in.

Next month, that vision now known as The Bag Lab Fitness will celebrate its one-year anniversary of offering full body workouts that push clients not only physically, but mentally as well.

Continue Reading on Turlock Journal

Soarin’ over California Returns for Another Limited Run During Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

in Event News/Arts & Entertainment
Soarin' Over California attraction at Disney California Adventure park.

If you didn’t get your fill of Soarin’ Over California last summer you’ll get another chance to hang glide over Napa Valley, Monterey Bay and Redwood Creek when the classic version of the flight simulator ride returns to Disney California Adventure for another limited-time run.

Soarin’ Over California will return Feb. 28 to April 21 during the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at the Anaheim theme park, according to Disney officials. An end date for Soarin’ Over California hasn’t been confirmed yet, Disney officials said.

Continue Reading on The Orange County Register

Kindergartner Tries to Spread Positivity Through ‘Joy Box’ in His Front Yard

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TURLOCK, Calif. (KTXL) – A California kindergartner aims to spread happiness – and plans to start in his family’s front yard.

“Get to write a note and then you get to put it in here. And we get the key, put it in, unlock it and take it out then the wish comes true,” said Levi Navarra. “It’s called the Joy Box.”

Six-year-old Levi said he believes that finding happiness is as easy as visiting the Joy Box, according to KTXL.

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Manteca Murals: Downtown Is One Giant Canvas of Art, History & Culture

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Tracy has the Grand Theatre for the Arts. Stockton has the Haggin Museum. Turlock has the Carnegie Arts Center. Modesto has the Mistlin Gallery. And Manteca has its downtown.

When it comes to art displays nobody in the 209 has a bigger venue or larger canvases than Manteca.

Continue Reading on Escalon Times

Modesto’s Downtown Ice Skating Rink Getting New Owner, Staying in Business

in Business & Economy/Arts & Entertainment

It looks like Modesto On Ice — the popular ice skating rink that has drawn more than 230,000 people to downtown since its first season in 2015 — will not close.

The owners have lined up a buyer to continue operating the rink that has been a boon for downtown and offers family friendly fun.

Turlock husband and wife Dave and Kathy Halsey are in the process of buying Modesto On Ice and expect the purchase will be completed after the current season ends Jan. 20.

Continue Reading on The Modesto Bee

‘Smashing’ Comedian Gallagher Coming to Turlock on Farewell Tour

in Arts & Entertainment/Event News

A farewell tour for comedian Gallagher is coming to the Turlock Community Theatre.

Calling it his Last Smash Farewell Tour, the comedian who made himself famous for smashing watermelons with a giant mallet plays the Turlock venue Saturday, Nov. 9.

Gaining fame in the 1980s, he last played at the Turlock theater in 2010. His penchant for smashing things with his huge “Sledge-O-Matic” mallet comes with him. The Turlock theater warns ticket holders of a “splash zone” closest to the stage.

Continue Reading on The Modesto Bee

With Raging Fires, High Winds and Blackouts, California Is Living a Disaster Movie. Is This the ‘New Normal’?

in Arts & Entertainment

SAN FRANCISCO — With its blue skies and bustling tourist traffic, this California city is doing its best to appear normal.

But a closer look reveals a level of chaos more typical of a Hollywood disaster movie.

Downed trees, hurricane force winds, whitecaps on the bay and widespread power outages were the supporting cast of a drama that played up and down the Golden State on Sunday.

As usual, the savage stars were the fires. Back for a repeat performance that Californians now brace for each fall, seven currently rage — including the dangerous Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, which is just 5% contained, has consumed 85 square miles and is responsible for displacing 180,000 of the state’s 200,000 evacuees.

Continue Reading on USA Today

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