San Joaquin Valley Town Hall

Thank you, ABC30 Action News for sharing our 2026-'27 speaker line up!

San Joaquin Valley Town Hall Series entering 90th season The San Joaquin Valley Town Hall Series is entering its 90th season and bringing well-known stars and knowledgeable experts to share stories in the Central Valley.

Did you know tomorrow’s Town Hall speaker, Amy Tan, has a musical side? 🎸

Beyond her celebrated novels, she’s also a member of the Rock Bottom Remainders—a one-of-a-kind band made up of bestselling writers who swap their pens for instruments. The group has includes literary heavyweights like Stephen King and past Town Hall favorite Dave Barry.

Formed for fun (and a good cause), the band has performed over the years with the same wit and energy you’d expect from their writing.

We're excited to welcome Amy Tan to Town Hall tomorrow, but if you can't wait, here is fun you tube interview for your enjoyment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFNRx6Hi0Uo

Such a beautiful morning in the foothills for the Amy Tan bird walk.

Over 40 people gathered in our own “big backyard” to slow down, look closely, and appreciate the incredible birdlife around us. A special thank you to the Sierra Conservancy and Rodney Olsen for leading such an engaging and insightful bird watching lesson. It was a wonderful way to connect with nature and each other.

A perfect lead-in to Amy Tan’s San Joaquin Valley Town Hall lecture this Wednesday. 🐦

Grateful for a wonderful afternoon at today’s Ambassador Luncheon at Simonian Farms 🌿

A heartfelt thank you to Judy Simonian Gregorson for opening the doors to such a fun and unique setting—it made the day even more special. From great conversation to a beautiful backdrop, it was the perfect way to gather and connect.

At the luncheon our Town Hall board unveiled the 2026–27 San Joaquin Valley Town Hall speaker lineup to our Ambassadors! Now they’ll be helping us spread the word—we can’t wait to share this incredible season with all of you 💛

Be among the first to know!

Town Hall will unveil the highly anticipated 2026–2027 speaker lineup at next week’s lecture with Amy Tan. Join us as we kick off our 90th season and celebrate a legacy of bringing thought-provoking voices to the Valley and beyond.

Get ready to Feed Your Mind with another inspiring season. Early Bird tickets will be available for purchase immediately following the lecture on April 15.

🌿✨ Discover the unexpected joys of birdwatching with Amy Tan, beloved author of The Joy Luck Club!

Join her as she shares stories from her beautifully illustrated memoir, The Backyard Bird Chronicles, and reveals how observing nature sparked creativity, mindfulness, and wonder. With warmth and wit, Amy will inspire you to see the world around you in a whole new light.

Get your tickets at valleytownhall.com

Did you know our next speaker, Amy Tan, once called Fresno home? Come hear her speak on April 15 at the last Town Hall lecture of the season. Tickets at valleytownhall.com

Mark your calendars! The Sierra Foothill Conservancy is partnering with San Joaquin Valley Town Hall for a Birding Excursion Saturday, April 11th on SFC’s McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve. Inspired by our April speaker and her book Amy Tan’s The Backyard Bird Chronicles, this easy, accessible walk is open to all experience levels and includes a beginner birding information, plus guidance from birding experts.

For more information, visit sierrafoothill.org

Are you ready? We are!