Bathtub Race 2025
The 13th Bathtub Race was held at Lake Kaweah on Saturday, March 29th. Four teams participated. The winner was a team assembled at the last minute under Kaweah Whitewater Adventures who donated their $1,000.00 winning prize to the Eagle Booster Club of TRUS. Click on the image below to see the full video of the event:
The March Celebration Event Honoring Armed Forces has been cancelled.
We were unable to secure confirmation of an honoree in time.
From February 28th, 2025. Honoring Law Enforcement
This year's February honoree was:
Deputy Brandon van Curen, Tulare County Sheriff's Office
Click on the image to view the video on YouTube:
From January 31st, 2025. Honoring Firefighters/EMT
This year's January honorees were:
- Captain Jonathan Roberts, Tulare County Fire
- EMT Kendra Doyle, American Ambulance of Visalia
19th Annual Hero Appreciation Months
January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025
Hero Appreciation Months is now a Senior League program! 2025 kicks off the 19th year of this 3 month program that honors our First Responders/Law Enforcement/Armed Forces. Firefighter/EMS Celebration is January 31st at Bequette House at 7pm. Law Enforcement Celebration is February 28th at Bequette House at 7pm. Armed Forces Celebration is March 28th at Bequette House at 7pm. Finally, the Bathtub Race is at Lake Kaweah on March 29th at 11am.
Click here for 2025 Participant List
Click here to see past honorees
Up to 20% First Responder and Military Discounts in Three Rivers
Our way of saying Thanks for everything you and your families do
Every year, from January 1st through March 31st, local participating businesses offer up to 20% off of whatever they produce or provide, to anyone who has ever served in the military, or as a first responder. This includes firefighters, EMS, law enforcement and peace officers. We post the list of participating businesses HERE so you can plan to visit them and enjoy your discounts!