LOCALS INSIDER: EXETER, CALIFORNIA
What it’s like to Live, Work and Play in “The Citrus Capital”
Listen to the Big Blend Radio Locals Insider on Exeter, featuring Sandy Blankenship – Executive Director of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Teresa Boyce – Sr. Credit Assistant at Bank of the Sierra, Ben Garcia – Manager of Exeter Hobbies. Plus, Steve Schneickert recalls the Hollywood History of Exeter!
Located in Central California’s Sequoia Country, Exeter is a charming, historic agricultural community and gateway community destination for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, Giant Sequoia National Monument and Sequoia National Forest. This quaint art and agricultural community is known for its abundant supply of citrus, deciduous fruit and table grapes.
Home to about 10,000 residents, the town sits at around 500 feet above sea level, at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills of the San Joaquin Mountain range. The scenic region is surrounded with snow-capped peaks dotted with lakes, offering some of the finest hiking, camping, fishing, and sightseeing in the state. The historic downtown district has an authentic small town atmosphere and boasts a beautiful series of murals that reflects the town’s history and culture. There are a variety of casual and fine dining establishments, and wonderful boutique, antique and specialty shopping opportunities. Local events include festivals, parades, arts & crafts fairs and exhibits, garden walks, car shows, marathons, and more. Learn more at www.ExeterChamber.com.
JISGAW PUZZLE: Listen to the Big Blend Radio interview about Exeter while you make our online jigsaw puzzle of Exeter’s Orange Harvest Mural, by artists Colleen Mitchell-Veyna and Morgan McCall, Farmersville, CA. This beautiful mural features a scene of orange pickers in the 1930’s. A very common scene was that of entire families working together while the children played. Can you find the artists daughter with a secret? Make the image full screen for easy viewing, use your mouse or arrow keys to rotate the pieces and drag them where you want to place them. Click on the Image icon to see the photo and click on the Ghost icon to control your workspace.
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