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“Elvis” will be in the house
at California State University, Fresno on Thursday, April 16, when
opening ceremonies at 11:15 a.m. will launch “Viva Las Vintage Days
2009.”
The ceremony in the South Patio of the University Student Union will
feature Jeremy Pierce, an Elvis impersonator who will MC and perform.
The largest student-run event on campus, now in its 35th year, is
Thursday through Sunday (April 16-19) and actually begins early Thursday
with the Staff Assembly Pancake Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. in the Free
Speech Area. Administrators and coaches will be joined by two community
guests as flapjack flippers: Sheriff Margaret Mims and Probation Chief
Linda Penner.
The first day culminates from 7-11 p.m. with Casino Night in the
University Student Union featuring karaoke, contests and prizes. Also
that night is Vino Italiano from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the Fresno State
Winery.
From Friday through Sunday, the celebration swings into full gear with
various ongoing attractions from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Battle of the Bands will be presented Friday from 7-11 p.m. at the
Satellite Student Union.
On Saturday, the Golden State Strongman Challenge, back by popular
demand, will unfold at 10 a.m. on Keats Avenue west of Maple. Events
include the Arm-Over-Arm Truck Pull, Car Dead Lift, Overhead Log Press,
Super Yoke/Farmers Walk Medley and Atlas Stone for Reps.
Also, on Saturday from 7-9 p.m., the movie “Underworld 3 – Rise of the
Lycans” will be shown free at the Satellite Student Union.
Vintage Days ongoing attractions from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday through
Sunday are:
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The annual Crafts Faire
on the north end of the Maple Mall will feature 140 crafters
displaying their handmade items.
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The Boomtown Carnival
features student organizations at Fresno State selling a diversity
of foods on the south end of Maple Mall.
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Live entertainment –
music and other acts – will be featured on the open stages on the
Maple Mall Friday while the Kids’ Zone offers a petting zoo, pony
rides, face-painting and more.
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The Henry Madden Library
Open House will feature self-guided tours of the newly opened
building – 7:45 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday; 7:45 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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A beer and wine garden
featuring award-winning Fresno State wines will be open from noon-5
p.m. on the Maple Mall
Vintage Days is presented by
a committee of the Student Activities and Leadership Development Office
in the Division of Student Affairs. For information, call 559.278.2741.
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