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Whether you are going home to visit your parents, taking an awesome road trip with your best friends or catching up with homework and your favorite show””here are a few unique spring break destinations to consider and a few to avoid.
The to-do list
Yosemite
Cost: $20 per car
Temperature: mid to low 60s
More information: www.nps.gov/yose or call (209) 372-0200
Why you should go: This season is the best time for waterfalls because the snow starts to melt. This doesn’t mean that it might not still be the occasional storm so taking tire chains is advisable. While Tioga and Glacier Point roads are closed, Yosemite Valley, Wawona and other parts of Yosemite are still open.
Melodrama in Pismo
The Great American Melodrama and Vaudeville
Location: 1863 Front St., Oceano, Ca, 93445
Tickets range from $18-$22
For more information: www.americanmelodrama.com or call (805) 489-2499
Why you should go: Sawdust covered floors, “honky-tonk” music, cabaret tables and slapstick stories are all it takes for The Great American Melodrama to put a show on. Their recent show, “Lumberjacks in Love” features a story of four lumberjacks who, after getting a little tipsy one night, respond to a mail order bride advertisement.
Thrift Fresno
Goodwill
Locations: Fresno (6437 N. Blackstone Ave.) and Clovis (239 W. Shaw Ave.)
Salvation Army
Locations: Fresno (6754 N. Blackstone Ave.) and Clovis (121 W. Shaw Ave.)
Rasputin Records
Location: 5611 N. Blackstone Ave.
For more information call (559) 435-4371 or go to rasputinmusic.com
Why you should go: They have new and used records. They also carry hundreds of used and new CDs and dvds.
Spinner Records
Location: 639 E. Olive Ave. in the Tower District
For more information go to spinnerrecords.com or call (559) 441-1525
Why you should go: They sell vinyl LP’s in a variety of genres. They also sell used and refurbished turntables, amplifiers and speakers.
Collectigues
Location: 140 E. Olive
For more information call (559) 441-1252
Why you should go: They sell juke boxes, slot machines, radios, antiques and art. They also have a huge record section.
Fresno State game
Softball: Fresno State v. Boise State
Location: Bulldog Stadium at the corner of Cedar and Bulldog Lane
Date: April 2
Time: 6 p.m.
Why you should go: Great way to support your local athletics team and get out of the house.
Movies
Clovis Towne Center 8
Location: 2301 Villa Ave.
Why you should go: Plays films that are out of the main theater and not on video yet for $3.
Go see The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson live
Location: CBS Television City at 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles
Cost: Free
Get tickets at http://www.cbs.com
For more information call (818) 295-2700
Why you should go: All shows are taped in front of a live audience and everyone always needs a little humor in their daily lives.
Skydive Monterey Bay
Cost: range from $159-$259
Location: Marina Municipal Airport in Marina, CA
For more information visit skydivemontereybay.com or call 888-229-5867.
Why you should go: Skydive Monterey Bay holds the world record for the highest tandem jump at 18,000 ft. The seaside company deducts $10 for active duty military as well as groups of 4 or more. Jumpers also receive $10 off when paying in cash.
Art vs. Art
DeRouchey Creative Design Studio
Location: 1803 S. Van Ness
Cost: Free
Time: 5 p.m. Reception at 6 p.m.
Why you should go: Nine student artists will showcase photography, graphic designs, printmaking and many others. The venue provides hors’ d’oeuvre as well as a classic guitarist.
Volunteer
HandsOn Central California
Location: 732 N. Van Ness, Fresno, Calif. 93728
Cost: Free
For more information call (559) 237-8331
Why you should choose an alternative spring break option: Volunteer fits around your schedule. HandsOn Central California acts as the bridge to people who want to volunteer and organizations who need assistence. HandsOn provides specific opportunities based on your interests and hobbies.
The not to-do list
Don’t poke your Facebook friends in real life.
Don’t forget to start that assignment due on April 6.
Don’t drink and drive.
Don’t waste your entire break sleeping.
Don’t sit on the couch the entire time eating potato chips and watching TV.
Don’t sign your name on any official looking documents such as marriage licenses and reality show release forms.
Don’t jump off a balcony into a swimming pool.
Don’t spend your entire paycheck on alcohol.
Don’t be a fool, wrap your tool. Be safe.
According to the U.S. Department of State Web site, try to stay away from going to certain cities in Mexico and be cautious if you do go.