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When it’s too hot - cool down Location: Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA
Mon – Sat: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sunday: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
14th ANNUAL RED CARPET EVENT Event for the positive uplifting of youth via Film, Performances and Surprises Location: Sierra Vista Mall Cinema 16 1300 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, July 23 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
HOME OF THE BRAVE INDOOR PUB CRAWL Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Saturday, July 23 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
AUSA SOUNDS OF FREEDOM BAND PRRESENTS SUMMER SOUNDS CONCERT CLOVIS VETERANS MEMORIA DISTRICT 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Sunday, July 24 2 p.m. -4 p.m. ENTRY-LEVEL CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX Monday, July 25 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CLOVIS PARK IN THE PARK CAR SHOW Location: Treasure Ingmire Park 36 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Tuesday, July 26 at 4 p.m.
HEALTHCARE CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX or HealthcareX Tuesday, July 26 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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DIVERSITY CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX or DiversityX Monday, Aug. 8 and Monday, Aug. 22 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
VETERAN CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX or MilitaryX Friday, Aug. 12 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
HOT AUGUST DAZE – CAR & BIKE SHOW Location: Clovis Banquet Hall 535 Woodworth Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, August 13 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2022 CLOVIS INTERNATIONAL WEDDING FESTIVAL Location: Regency Event Center 1600 Willow Ave., Clovis, CA Sunday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m.
CLOVIS PARK IN THE PARK CAR SHOW Location: Treasure Ingmire Park 36 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Aug. 20 at 4 p.m.
BACK TO THE 50’S SOCK HOP SENIOR PROM Location: Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA Saturday, Aug. 20 5 p.m.- 8 p.m.
CLOVIS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME DINNER 2022 Location: Pardini’s Catering & Banquet 2257 W. Shaw Ave., Fresno, CA Saturday, August 20
HEALTHCARE CLOVIS VIRTUAL JOB FAIR Location: Richert Clovis, Clovis, CA Online at HireX or HealthcareX Friday, Aug. 26 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CALIFORNIA 911 MEMORIAL Location: 3485 Never Forget Ln., Clovis, CA Open 365 days a year
COMMUNITY HERITAGE CENTER Location: 3rd and Veterans Parkway OPEN Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
CLOVIS MUSEUM Location: 4th & Pollasky, Clovis, CA Open Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CLOVIS FARMERS’ MARKETS
FRIDAY NIGHT FARMERS’ MARKET Location: Old Town Clovis Friday, April 29 - Friday, Oct. 28 5:30 p.m. – 8 :30 p.m.
CLOVIS OLD TOWN FARMERS’ MARKET Location: Old Town Clovis Every Saturday Year-Round 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (weather permitting)
HARLAN RANCH FARMERS’ MARKET Location: 1620 N. Leonard Ave., Clovis, CA Every Wednesday YearRound 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. (weather permitting)
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Local Filmmaker Showcased at Highly Anticipated LunaFest
Carole Grosch
cgg266@comcast.net
Soroptimist International of Clovis hosted the highly anticipated traveling film show, LunaFest, at the Mercedes Edwards Theatre on Sunday, July 10, 2022. A virtual option was also available, allowing viewers to watch remotely.
Nine short films, all under fifteen minutes, were made by and about women. They contained stories of grit and strength and inspired a variety of reactions: laughter with Andrea Dorfman’s animated film, How to Be at Home, which dealt with pandemic isolation, to Katherine Fisher’s poignant Proof of Loss. Akanksha Cruczynski’s Close Ties to Home Country expertly blended humor and longing.
Wearable Tracy and When you Clean A Stranger’s Home gave fresh insight into immigrants’ lives. To the Future, With Love presented an animated view of an immigrant non-binary trans teen’s optimistic expectations.
Generation Impact: The Coder is the tale of a creative 13 -year-old girl who designs and builds a mobile app that helps children stay in touch with incarcerated parents. Between the Lines: Liz at Large is the story of Liz Montague, age 24, as the first Black cartoonist for the New Yorker magazine.
Local filmmaker, Haley White, appeared in person to talk about her film, Dance Unbound, a Big Tell award winner.
“The film is about my friend Amy… who used dance to heal her grief,” she said.
Amy Querin lost her husband to cancer and turned to dance to heal. She created the outreach nonprofit, The FresNO Dance COllective (NOCO), “to expand the culture of dance through performance, education, and outreach in the Fresno
Contributed by Susan Buckley
Members of the Soroptimist International of Clovis prepare to meet guests at LunaFest.
community.” Querin uses dance’s physical and emotional outlets to help others heal wounds. Dance Unbound demonstrates the power of dance for inmates at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla.
Established in 2000 by LUNA®, makers of the first nutrition bar for women, LunaFest began as a premiere in California and in 2001 grew as a traveling film show. Interest increased, and 170 filmmakers showcased their work in 2,700 screenings nationwide.
Not only does LunaFest give female filmmakers a platform, but their audiences gain fresh perspectives, understanding, and inspiration that serve to connect communities.
“LunaFest is yet again a wonderful example of being a voice for women locally and around the world,” said Susan Buckley, Clovis Soroptimist president.
The event has helped raise over $6.5 million for women’s causes at the local level.
The nonprofit Chicken and Egg Pictures provide mentorship and critical support to women nonfiction filmmakers. To learn more about LunaFest films and filmmakers, visit lunafest.org/filmmakers.
Denim and Diamonds, the fall Soroptimist International of Clovis event, is planned for Friday, October 21, 2022. Enjoy an evening of fun, dinner, and dancing. For more information, visit siclovis.org.
How to Increase Your Gas Mileage
Noble Credit Union
@NobleCUFresno | Sponsor
No amount of wishful thinking will lower prices at the pump. Instead, focus on efforts that will make a difference—follow these 8 tips to increase your gas mileage and get the most out of every gallon. 1. Drop the cargo weight. Cleaning your car out isn’t just good advice from your mom—it can actually save you money on gas. As little as 100 extra pounds rattling around in your trunk can impact your fuel efficiency, according to General Motors. Keep the roadside emergency kit and spare tire, of course, but unload golf clubs, forgotten baggage, and other gear you don’t immediately need. 2. Use rear-mounted accessories. Hauling bulky items reduces your gas mileage, no question. When it can’t be avoided, minimize the impact with rear-mounted cargo boxes. These reduce your fuel economy by 1-5% at highway speeds, but that’s a huge improvement to the whopping 6-17% reduction from top-mounted roof racks and cargo boxes. 3. Don’t idle. Idling is bad for the environment and for your wallet, using a quarter to half gallon of fuel per hour (or about 1-2 cents per minute), according to fueleconomy.gov. Idling consumes more fuel than restarting your car, plus your car gives off 80% more pollution when idle. Any time you’re at a full stop and it’s safe to do so, turn off your engine to save money on gas. 4. Keep your speed in check. The most fuel-efficient highway speed is around 50 mph, and your efficiency declines as your speed increases. To maximize every gallon, use cruise control when you can—hitting the brakes and gas pedal hard quickly eats up fuel. According to AAA, reducing your highway speed by 5 to 10 mph can boost your fuel economy by 7-14%. 5. Check your tires. Underinflated tires can increase fuel consumption by as much as 3%. That may not sound like a lot, but like price increases at the pump, it adds up fast! Make sure you’re driving with properly aligned tires at the correct PSI. Bonus: your tires will wear down less quickly, saving you additional dollars. 6. Stay on top of maintenance. Sometimes you have to spend money to save money. Make sure your car is regularly maintained. The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence reports that bad spark plugs, for instance, can decrease fuel economy by as much as 30%. Properly maintained, even older vehicles keep their fuel efficiency for years. 7. Plan your route. Make a tank of gas last longer when you group errands based on their location. Plan ahead and bundle activities like shopping and banking for fewer trips overall. Set location-based reminders on your phone to avoid back-andforth excursions to the same area. 8. Check maps for delays. As a best practice, pull up Google Maps before you
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leave and make sure there aren’t any traffic delays that will leave you idling or stopping and starting in traffic for hours.
You don’t have to stop driving altogether or revamp all your automotive habits to spend less money on fuel. Try a few adjustments from the list above to increase your gas mileage and have a positive impact on your bottom line.
For more information money-saving tips and help with managing your finances, visit Noble Credit Union’s Learn section of their website.
Noble Credit Union, a Forbes Best-inState Credit Union, has been treating each member with kindness, dignity, and honor while helping members make sound financial decisions for 81 years. The Credit Union offers members full access to a wide range of financial education and services, including low-rate auto loans, MyRewards Visa credit card, mortgage and equity loans, online and mobile banking, and more. For more information about membership at Noble Credit Union, call (559) 252-5000 or visit NobleCU.com.
American Legion Post 147 Clovis ‘NightHawks’ Advance to State Tournament
J.T. Gomez
jt21gomez@gmail.com
No scoreboard, no sound, just the field and a ball, that’s all that was needed.
While the games were played at Chukchansi Park in downtown Fresno, it very well may have been played at any old sandlot in terms of presentation.
But with American Legion Baseball, that is all that is needed according to Clovis NightHawks Post 147 Team Manager Rollo Adams. With players from the likes of Buchanan and Clovis West, plenty of Clovis was represented through the team.
In game one which took place on Monday evening with a 7 o’clock first pitch, the Clovis based team was helped out early on by walks and wild pitches. On one instance alone, two runs scored and with that 2-0 lead, the NightHawks never looked back.
They then proceeded to take a 6-0 lead in the 2nd inning after three consecutive runs were batted by singles. But this is where the offense ended on the night for the NightHawks, as stellar pitching held their opponent, the Atwater/Merced Yams to only three runs. In winning the nightcap by a score of 6-3, they only had to win one game of a possible double header the next day.
Rollo Adams summarized his team’s performance, “We knew it wouldn’t be easy, I mean we came out like gangbusters…We got the lead and then we started coasting on in.”
That wouldn’t be the same story for their first game of a what would be doubleheader the next morning.
In game two of the short three game set, a game that would advance the NightHawks to the next round of the American Legion Tournament, the team did manage a first inning run off of a bases loaded walk. However, once the Yams got their feet in the batter’s box, they decided to have productive at-bats all game. In the bottom of the 2nd, after a few foul balls, a two-run single gave the Yams a 2-1 advantage.
The next closest threat came in the bottom of the 5th, when the NightHawks thwarted the Yams and their leadoff single by way of a 4-6-3 double play. The NightHawks offensive struggles in game two was made prevalent in the top of the 6th inning when after a leadoff walk and subsequent steal of second base and
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The NightHawks defeated the Yams 13-8 to qualify for the State Tournament at Fresno State’s Pete Bieden Field on July 22, 2022.
advance to third on the throw with no outs, the following three hitters in the lineup were unable to cash in on the tying run.
However, in the top of the 7th inning, down to their last out, the NightHawks were able to crush a ball past the Yams’ centerfielder for an easy stand up double. Pushing the envelope with two outs, and flirting with a cardinal sin of baseball (not to mention the end of the game), the NightHawks’ batter decided to head for third, when uncharacteristically at least of this game, a critical error was made when the relay throw was thrown into the NightHawks’ dugout, allowing the tying run to score.
The game would last for another two innings when in the top of the ninth, the NightHawks plated the go-ahead run with a “Texas Leaguer” just in front of the Yams’ right fielder.
With all the momentum on the Clovis side of the field, the Yams came up in the bottom of the ninth with their “ghost runner” on second base. After a productive first out, a ground ball to second base that allowed the runner to advance to third, the hardest hit ball of the day was awarded to the Yams’ first baseman, after cranking a double past NightHawks outfielders in leftcenterfield tying the game at three a piece. After a passed ball, a lined drive single up the middle won the game for the Yams, walking it off, and extending their hopes of advancing just a bit longer with a score of 4-3.
Game three, the final game of the set came thirty minutes after game two, a 12:45 p.m. first pitch. And for as much as the players may or may not have felt the heat of competition, fans, spectators, and family members certainly felt the heat of the day start to creep up on them, everyone retreating to a shady spot in the brightly lit Chukchansi Park.
After a quick discussion on pitch count from team manager Rollo Adams, the game was allowed to resume under protest from the NightHawks. The pitching would prove to not matter in this one though, as offense scored more runs for both teams than in both games prior.
The scoring parade began in the top of the second via a Yams error. The floodgates it would so seem began to open in that inning, as the NightHawks scored four, taking what would have been a commanding 4-0 lead in either of their previous matchups.
But the Yams would not go quietly, as they scored four of their own in the bottom half of the second inning. After this exciting back and forth, the game seemed to have the same insinuation of stalling in terms of offensive production, until the bottom of the fourth inning when the NightHawks coaching staff decided to load the bases rather than pitch to a Yams batter. The decision would not pan out in favor of the NightHawks, as the next batter promptly singled into centerfield, scoring two Yams runners and giving the Atwater team a 6-4 lead.
The NightHawks would return fire in a way, as in the top half of the fifth inning, they tied the game on a 2 RBI single. The first pitch from a new pitcher for the Yams was then dumped into centerfield giving the NightHawks a 7-6 lead. The Clovis battle tested team would then chase this substitute from the game after a two run triple gave them a 9-6 lead in the fifth. Even after a third hurler came into the same inning to stop the bleeding, the NightHawks continued their onslaught, plating another run on a ball hit clean through the pocket between the first baseman and second baseman, a term commonly referred to as the 3-4 hole.
The Yams would answer with runs of their own in the 5th, and 7th innings, but after three runs also scored by the NightHawks in the top of the 6th, it would prove too much for the Yams to handle, as they lost the game by a 13-8 margin.
“They’re scrappy over there, we knew it wouldn’t be easy.”
The NightHawks, after winning this first tournament, have qualified for the State Tournament that will be held at Fresno State’s Pete Bieden Field at Bob Bennett Stadium beginning the 22nd of July. There you can see all of the players and their talents behind this wonderfully crafted Clovis based team.
Local Noble Credit Union Encourages Playing to “Learn and Earn” with Zogo
Noble Credit Union
@NobleCUFresno | Sponsor
Fresno, CA – Noble Credit Union, ranked by Forbes as one of California’s top ten credit unions, has launched an enticing new offering. The company has partnered with Zogo, a financial literacy app backed by behavioral science. Credit Union members and non- members alike have the opportunity to experience a product poised to enlighten kids, teens, and adults on the insand-outs of money management, all while having fun.
Featured by Yahoo Finance, LinkedIn corporate, the Financial Times, the American Banker, and more, Zogo is making a name for itself in the financial space. The free gamified app allows users of all ages to play their way to improved financial literacy. The game’s reward system is simple: players collect points in the form of pineapples, which they can then exchange for gift cards.
Noble Chief Marketing Officer Keri Bennitt is excited to connect the Central Valley community with this game, stating, “Zogo’s concept is brilliant and the UX is unparalleled. Our team has been able to explore the app and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen offered locally. Zogo has flipped the script on money management and financial literacy, offering users an all-access pass to expert knowledge in the form of fun.” Its magnetizing nature aligns seamlessly with the start of summer, ensuring that your kids will have a valuable activity to keep them engaged.
Users new to gaming will equally relish in the fun at their fingertips; the app was designed to be user-friendly no matter one’s age or experience with smart technology. Bennitt speaks passionately of the partnership. “Noble Credit Union is fueled by service, which encompasses educating members and arming them with financial expertise that will protect and perfect their monetary know-how. Introducing Zogo to our community falls in line with that mission, offering them quick and easy access to elite expert advice just a tap away.”
Zogo is available for both iPhone and Android users, and is free to download. Play all summer to earn gift cards, then consider spending those cards on back-to-school shopping. A win for everyone!
Happy 104th Birthday to Lena Feinberg
Adam Ricardo Solis
@Adamsoliss
Lena Feinberg, who lives at Magnolia Crossing Senior Assisted Living located on West Sierra avenue, celebrated her 104th birthday on Friday, July 8.
Feinberg, reflected on her life and remained grateful for her experiences in life.
Gail Turner, the activities coordinator at Magnolia Crossing, said that Feinberg’s celebration was due in part because of restrictions during her 103rd birthday last year during the pandemic that didn’t allow for a celebration.
“We’re celebrating Lena because she turned 104 and she’s a sweet woman who has the biggest heart ever. She can’t even believe she’s 104,” Turner said.
Feinberg, who worked for the Navy department in San Francisco during the 1940’s, reflected on her time working for the Navy and said that it was spent exploring San Francisco.
After managing health records for the Navy, Feinberg said she, along with friends of hers would attend dances and still remembers the different types of music that would play at the different dances.
Turner described Feinberg as someone who “has love for everybody” and continues to remain active at Magnolia Crossing, where she continues to walk around and remain involved with friends.
Due of the COVID-19 restrictions, the staff was unable to host a celebration for Feinberg. But despite the inability to celebrate, Feinberg kept a birthday memento
Adam Ricardo Solis/Clovis Roundup
Lena Feinberg turned 104 years old on Friday, July 8.
that was given to her on her 103rd birthday last year.
“We just wanted to let her know that we appreciate her and we love her and we want to just bring joy to her on her 104th birthday,” Turner said.
Feinberg said that as she reflected on some of her favorite memories, the times spent on her family’s ranch in Tulare were some of her most cherished.
For Feinberg’s celebration, she spent the afternoon celebrating with friends at Magnolia Crossing and shared a message of appreciation.
“Life has been wonderful to me, and I had some wonderful parents,” Feinberg said “ I’ve had a good life and it just keeps rolling on.”
Courtesy of US Forest Service Washburn Fire Enters Next Phase of Closures
US Forest Service
Contributed
CLOVIS, Calif. July 14, 2022 – As firefighters pursue the Washburn Fire using a coordinated full suppression strategy, the fire remains active on the Sierra National Forest during hot and dry conditions.
To aid firefighters and protect public safety during the Washburn Fire, Forest Routes 5S43 White Chief Mountain Rd., 5S06 Mt. Raymond Rd., 5S22 Big Sandy Rd., 6S10 Sky Ranch Rd., 5S40Y Lost Lake Rd., 5240Z Lost Lake Rd., 5S04 Chiquito Lake Rd., 5S70A Red Top Rd. and 5S37 have been closed to the public. Please see the map attached.
On the evening of July 7, 2022, a wildfire ignited in Yosemite National Park on the Washburn Trail.
By July 14, 2022, the Washburn Fire had grown to more than 4,416 acres and is currently at 23% containment, and is currently most active on the Sierra National Forest.
The fire is moving east along the South Fork of Merced River in a remote river canyon making access very challenging.
The fire is impacting wilderness, main forest roads and recreation areas.
This calls for significant firefighting and Forest Service resources to help fight the Washburn Fire. For these reasons, these forest lands and roads near the southern boundary of Yosemite National Park need to be closed for the safety of the public and firefighters.
The lands affected by this expanded closure are now less than 3% of the 1.3 million acre Sierra National Forest.
Scoping regarding this temporary closure involved discussions with multiple local, state, and federal agency cooperators.
This Forest Order 05-15-00-22-15 will be effective from July 15, 2022, through August 1, 2022.
USFS law enforcement will be on patrol, and thank you in advance to all members of the public for avoiding the closure area so that all incident personnel may stay focused on the difficult work that remains.
