Visalia Senior Center Fall Open House October 18

Plans are currently underway to celebrate fall with the annual Visalia Senior Center Fall Open House.

The event, scheduled for Friday, October 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 310 N. Locust St., Visalia, will feature information tables, programs and a lunch. Attendance is free for guests of all ages.

The Fall Open House is expected to include more than 40 local vendors, each hand-selected as an agency, program or business that offers vital resources for mature adults.

"The Visalia Senior Center Open House is the perfect opportunity to invite seniors and community members to our wonderful facility while opening our doors to vendors and community resources that are curated to fit the needs of our community" said Holly Ellis, recreation supervisor for the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department.

The event will end with door prizes sponsored by each of the community vendors.

"We invite all who are interested to attend this annual event," said Ellis. "We can't wait to see if anyone dare dress in their best pirate ensemble. If they do, they'll receive an extra entry into the door prize drawing.

"Vendors are invited to decorate their booths with the theme or risk walking the plank," she added with a laugh.

The event will also feature information about the programs and activities the City of Visalia offers the senior community.

At 11:30 a.m., attendees can take a break from the booths, grab a seat and enjoy a lunch prepared on site by caterers for $6.

Lunch tickets are limited and must be purchased by 4 p.m. on October 16th at the Senior Center.