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In today's newsletter:
- When World of Outlaws sprint cars roar back into Hanford this fall
Also on today's calendar: Hofmans' Nursery Plant Clinic and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 84, low: 50.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 49 degrees.
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📰 News we're reading
• World Of Outlaws Add Kings Speedway Date (speedsport.com) — Race fans in Hanford can mark Sept. 22 for the World of Outlaws’ Central Valley Clash as Kings Speedway roars back to life under new management. After sitting dark in 2025, the historic Hanford oval is being revived by One More Time Promotions, with a major national sprint car tour helping relaunch the track’s legacy.

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Friday April 17
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SPHS Sadies Dance (Sponsored by the Class of 2028)
Sierra Pacific Gym
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Hofmans' Nursery Plant Clinic
Hofmans' Nursery , 12491 W Lacey Blvd , Hanford
10:00 am
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Shining Stars Talent Show
The Movement Factory LLC , 1500 Enterprise Dr Suite 309 , Lemoore
12:30 pm
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DIY Time Crunch Mini Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Hanford , 207 N Irwin St , Hanford
6:00 pm
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Father & Daughter Night | Let’s Glow Crazy Dinner Dances
Hanford Civic Auditorium , 400 N Douty St , Hanford
6:00 pm
Friday April 24
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Cap & Gown Distribution
Hanford Joint Union High
Hanford, CA 93230
8:30 am
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Spirit/Hat Day
Joseph M. Simas
Hanford, CA 93230
5:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our Public Works Department is hiring!
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🗞 Nearby News
Lemoore
- Open-base air show in Japan to feature F-35 demo teams' only overseas appearance (stripes.com)
- Kings Speedway Date Added to World of Outlaws California Swing (speedwaydigest.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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