2010 Calendar of Events
Please scroll down to view events and be sure to check back often as events are updated and more details are added closer to the event dates.
January
Saturday, January 16th 3 - 5 pm
FREE 2010 Calendar of Events Launch Party!
Food and first glass of wine is on us!
at Appellation: California
Just west of Highway 99 on Avenue 7, Madera
(first exit north of the future Aquarium property)
February
Saturday, February 27th 8am - Noon
San Joaquin River Clean-up
Shoreline and Underwater!
(near the future Aquarium property)
Call (559) 490-FISH (3474) for more information.
March
Saturday, March 13th, 7 - 10 p.m.
Aquarius Aquarium Institute's
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament at Club One Casino in Downtown Fresno
Corner of Van Ness and Tulare Street
Great prizes and Silent Auction!
Cost: $50
(Be sure to provide contact information when you reserve on PayPal)
For more info or reservations by phone:
call (559) 490-FISH (3474) or email us
For a printer-friendly (PDF) flyer click here.
April
Saturday, April 17th
Earth Day Run for the Reef
Race Director: Ken Takeuchi - Pro Race Group
River Park Shopping Center/Sugar Pine Trail, Fresno
Teens & Adults: $18 general, $15 for members or $20 day of the event
Children 12 and under: $8 general, $7 for members or $10 day of the event
Includes Run T-shirt, goodie bag and healthy snacks
Start & Finish behind Edwards Cinemas
5k Timed Run: 7:30 AM, 2-mile Walk/Run: 8 AM
All proceeds benefit our nonprofit educational Aquarium project!
Click here for Official Run/Walk entry form.
Valley Runners Challenge:
Can you beat our 2009 Winner's 5k time?
The 2-mile Walk is a bit more leisurely!
and after the Walk/Run, be sure to join us for our
2010 Water Planet Adventure Day
a morning of fun for the entire family starting at 9 AM. One wristband included with each Run/Walk entry. Additional wristbands may be purchased at the event for $5 each.
See and Touch Living Sea Creatures! - Bounce Houses - Games
Shake hands with Sharky the Shark!
Water Resource and Conservation Information Booths
Healthy Snacks and a special children's concert by:
June
Monday, June 28th - Sunday, July 4th
Kyle's Kids Aquarium Fireworks Stand
in memory of Kyle Runciman
LOCATION: In front of the Dante Club
6167 North Grantland near Highway 99
Hours:
5 - 9 pm Monday - Thursday
3 pm - 10 pm Friday
10 am - Midnight Saturday & Sunday, July 4th!!!
To sign up to help cover the booth
or purchase pre-sale fireworks scrip in $10 increments
please call (559) 490-FISH (3474) or email us
September
Saturday, September 18th, 8 am - 12 pm
San Joaquin River Clean-up 8am - Noon
Skaggs Bridge County Park
(off of Hwy 145)
From Hwy 99, take Shaw Avenue west 9.6 miles. Turn right on Highway 145 and drive 1/2 mile to Barstow Avenue. Turn left on Barstow, turn right on Old Madera Road; then follow the road into the Park. map
COST: FREE!!
Saturday, September 25th, 6 - 9 pm
Annual Charter Member Dinner
in the Garden of Roy and Betty Jura
(next to the future Aquarium property)
October
Wednesday, October 6 - Sunday, October 17, 2009
KSEE 24 California Touch Tide Pool
at The Big Fresno Fair!
Be sure to visit the Aqua Sports booth
in the Commerce Building to see and touch
Aquarius Aquarium Institute's
living California Tide pool animals
in the KSEE24 Touch Tide Pool!
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