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Stay Water Wise While Keeping Trees Alive
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We're starting to see a little rain, but Visalia and the State of California remains in a drought. With water resources scarce, it's important to remember that trees are generally the most valuable landscape asset we have. Cutting back water use can have a negative impact on trees, but by using water wisely, we can not only save them, but keep them healthy and a thriving part of our City.
November is the last month of 2016 with twice-a-week watering days and come December of this year, there will be no watering of lawns allowed. However, trees can be watered anytime with a bucket or attended hand-held hose with a shut-off nozzle.
Remember, don't prune your trees during a drought, as it causes extra stress. Reduce competition for water by removing weeds and grass within four feet of the trunk and place a four to six inch deep layer of mulch within the drip line. This helps retain moisture and conserve water, just keep mulch at least four inches away from the trunk.
Do you have a Valley Oak on your property? The City's Valley Oak Ordinance establishes policies for the care, trimming and removal of these majestic trees. To find out about how to care for your Valley Oak, visit City of Visalia Urban Forestry.
For tips on nurturing young trees, mature trees and more general tree care information, visit www.gogreenvisalia.com.
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Downtown Parking Lot Work Continues
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The City of Visalia continues work on downtown parking lots as temporarty closures come to Lots 9 and 10, both located between East Center Avenue and East Main Street, as crews survey the area.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9th, the west half of parking Lots 9 and 10 will be closed from the early morning until the end of the day. On Thursday, November 10th, Lots 9 and 10 will have their east half closed from the early morning until the end of the day.
Work continues on downtown parking Lots 36 and 3, as crews install pervious concrete. Made possible by a grant from the State Water Board, pervious concrete is an environmentally friendly product that allows water to drain through and ultimately be absorbed back into the ground.
This downtwon parking lot work is designed to reduce pollution and storm water flows into Mill Creek, as pervious concrete filters out pollutants that would normally go through the storm drain system and into a storm drain basin. All current work is slated to be done before the holiday shopping season begins and work will resume again in January 2017. For a complete map of parking lot locations, visit www.visalia.city.
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Visalia Senior Games Set for 2017
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Are you ready for the fun and competition of Visalia's 2nd Annual Visalia Senior Games? Mark your calendars and start training because the Visalia Senior Games are back next spring.
An Olympic-style competition, the Visalia Senior Games are open to those ages 50 and better. Featuring individual sports like bowling, tennis, pickleball and swimming, athletes can also register a whole team and test their skills in men's soccer or softball, or women's soccer or volleyball. With 11 age divisions for men and women in each event, it's certain there will be a lot of winners.
The 2nd Annual Visalia Senior games will take place Friday, March 17th through Sunday March 19th and Friday, March 24th through Sunday, March 26th. For more information, visit www.visaliaseniorgames.com or contact the City of Visalia Parks & Recreation Department at 713-4535 or [email protected].
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This & That
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Building Permit activity is looking good, so far we are at 556 new housing starts for the calendar year! October saw 30 new single family units start construction and six new multi-family units, as well as nearly 80,000 square feet added in new commercial space.
- The Visalia City Council will salute our veteran's this Saturday, November 12 at the Veteran's Day Parade as they ride down Main Street in the Visalia Towne Trolley. The Visalia Police Department will also be a part in the parade, as their Explorers join the float fun. The parade starts at Garden Street and begins at 10 a.m.
- Calling craft beer afficianados - Vise Brewing, a new microbrewer, will be setting up shop in the Industrial Park at the Seals-Biehle General Contractors site on Placer Avenue.
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Discount Code for Olate Dogs Show Available
Visalia Animal Services offers special money saving key word
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Upcoming Events
City Offices Closed in Observance of Veteran's Day on Friday, 11/11
Holiday Marketplace at the Visalia Convention Center
Saturday, November 12th
Winter Youth Basketball Discount Registration Day
Wednesday, November 16th
Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Saturday, November 19th
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