Clovis Happenings

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OCTOBER 2022

11TH ANNUAL CLOVIS NIGHT OUT Location: David McDonald Park Temperance / Sierra, Clovis, CA Saturday, Oct. 1 4 p.m. – Dark WIND SYMPHONY OF CLOVIS Location: Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, CA Sunday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. CITY OF CLOVIS RECREATION FALL REGISTRATION FOR TINY KICKERS AND YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUES Leagues Starting October 24 A-Z CARDS AND COLLECTABLES Location: Sierra Vista Mall 1050 Shaw Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Oct. 1 Sunday, Oct. 2 CLOVIS CITY COUNCIL DEBATE Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA In person or Online Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. SUPERINDENTENTS BREAKFAST - CUSD ELMEAR O’BRIEN, Ed., D. Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Thursday, Oct. 6 @ 7 a.m. TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERT SERIES UNCLE EPHUS Location: Clovis Botanical Gardens 945 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. CLASSIC CAR SHOW & RESOURCE FAIR Location: Clovis Senior Activity Center 850 4th St., Clovis, CA Saturday, Oct. 8 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

PUMPKIN PATTCH OPENING DAY Location: Sweet Thistle Farms 5365 Mendocino Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Oct. 8 10 am. – 4 p.m. OLPH FALL FESTIVAL Location: Our Lady of Perpetual Help 333 8th St., Clovis, CA Sunday, Oct. 9 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. LET’S TALK CLOVIS DR. ALLEN CLYDE: CLYDE PACK OUTFITTERS Host: Clovis Museum Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. CITY OF CLOVIS BLOOD DRIVE Location: 1033 5th St., Clovis, CA Tuesday, Oct. 11 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. TWILIGHT THURSDAY CONCERT PETER EMERSON Location: Clovis Botanical Gardens 945 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Thursday, October 13 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. CLASSIC CAR SHOW Location: Willowcreek Healthcare Center 650 W. Alluvial Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Oct. 15 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. STEP UP FOR DOWN SYNDROME Location: Clovis Rodeo 748 Rodeo Dr., Clovis, CA Saturday, Oct. 15 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. PUMPKIN RUN 2022 Location: Cottonwood Park N. Clovis Ave., Clovis CA Saturday, Oct. 15 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. VINTAGE MARKET & ANTIQUES Location: Old Town Clovis / Pollasky Sunday, Oct. 16 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. DENIM AND DIAMONDS SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CLOVIS Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Friday, Oct. 21 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. CLOVIS STREET FAIR Location: Dry Creek Park 855 N. Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Friday, Oct. 21 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. CLOVIS’ 2ND ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PUB CRAWL Location: Old Town Clovis 453 Clovis Ave., Clovis, CA Saturday, Oct. 22 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. CLOVIS COMMUNITY BAND FALL CONCERT Location: Paul Shaghoian Memorial Concert Hall 2770 E. International Ave., Fresno, CA Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2:30 p.m. HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District 808 4th St., Clovis, CA Friday, Oct. 28 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

FALL WINEWALK Location: Old Town Clovis Saturday, Oct. 29 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

PLACES TO VISIT

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)

Business & Service Directory

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Clovis North plays host to Fentanyl Town Hall

J.T. Gomez

jt21gomez@gmail.com

On Thursday, September 15th, a large crowd gathered to fill a lecture hall at Clovis North High School to discuss the problems faced with the drug Fentanyl and overdoses in general in the Central Valley.

The event, broadcast live on local television and on Fox26 News’ social media, consisted of a panel of Fresno County District Attorney Lisa Smittcamp, Fresno County Sheriff-Elect John Zanoni, Fresno County Superintendent of Schools Jim Yovino, and spokesperson for Fresno County Department of Public Health Dr. John Zweifler.

These members from Fresno County gathered at Clovis High School to address the effects of Fentanyl and drug overdoses in general, a problem that Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama says is underfunded.

“Over 100,000 people die every year of accidental drug overdoses…but yet, we put all of our resources on murder right? Why not on drug overdoses, why not on education? That’s what we’re trying to do here tonight.”

Flindt Anderson, Founder and President of the non-profit group Parents & Addicts In Need (PAIN), and self-proclaimed recovering drug addict recognized, “[This problem] is not just set for our youth…Opioid use in general goes from twelve years old up to seventy-five and eighty years in age.”

“The one thing I do want to get across to parents today is that, most of the youth… they know what they’re taking, when they’re out on the street, when they’re buying it. They know they’re buying Fentanyl.”

Anderson then went on to explain that there are accidental overdoses, but stuck

Photo by JT Gomez/Clovis Roundup

The Clovis North High School was filled on Thursday night as panelists spoke about Fentanyl, drug overdoses, and the problems facing the Central Valley.

to his affirmation that most overdoses are coming from those who make the choice to ingest a specific drug.

“I’m a recovering drug addict, we are going to take that drug no matter what is in it, no matter how potent it is, because we don’t wanna get what we call ‘dope sick’, so we are going to continue to take that medication until either we get help at some point or until there’s the possibility of us dying because of an overdose.”

A parent of an overdose victim, Pamela Smith spoke of mental health and when a parent should make a choice to help with their child.

“Everybody goes through trauma in their life. And I think the young people, they’re very stressed out and they go through a lot of trauma. If they will not talk to you about it [parents] I think it’s imperative that you get them in for professional services, mental health. If we don’t deal with our mental health issues, we are going to turn to drugs and alcohol.”

Tell Scammers to Skedaddle

Noble Credit Union

@NobleCUFresno | Sponsor

Chances are you or someone you know has been approached by a scammer. Knowing what to look for and how to protect yourself may help save you time, money, and aggravation.

Identity Theft

Someone gets your personal information and runs up bills in your name. They might use your Social Security or Medicare number, your credit card, or your medical insurance — along with your good name.

How would you know? You could get bills for things you didn’t buy or services you didn’t get. Your bank account might have withdrawals you didn’t make. You might not get bills you expect. Or, you could check your credit report and find accounts you never knew about.

Here’s what you can do: 1. Protect your information. Protect your personal information by shredding documents before you throw them out, by giving your Social Security number only when you must, and by using strong passwords online. 2. Read your monthly statements and check your credit. When you get your account statements and explanations of benefits, read them for accuracy. You should recognize what’s there. Once a year, get your credit report for free from AnnualCreditReport.com or 1-877-322-8228. You’re entitled to one free report each year from each credit reporting company. If you see something you don’t recognize, you will be able to deal with it.

Charity Fraud

Someone contacts you asking for a donation to their charity. It sounds like a group you’ve heard of, it seems real, and you want to help.

How can you tell what charity is legitimate and what’s a scam? Scammers want your mon-

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The Noble Credit Union Clovis branch is located on 175 N Clovis Ave. between Sierra and Herndon Ave.

ey quickly. Charity scammers often pressure you to donate right away. They might ask for cash and might even offer to send a courier or ask you to wire money. Scammers often refuse to send you information about the charity, give you details, or tell you how the money will be used. They might even thank you for a pledge you don’t remember making.

Here’s what you can do: 1. Take your time. Tell callers to send you information by mail. 2. For requests you get in the mail, do your research. Is it a real group? What percentage of your donation goes to the charity? Is your donation tax-deductible? How do they want you to pay? Rule out anyone who asks you to send cash or wire money. Chances are, that’s a scam.

“You’ve won” Scams

You get a card, a call, or an email telling you that you won! Maybe it’s a trip or a prize, a lottery or a sweepstakes. The person calling is so excited and can’t wait for you to get your winnings.

But here’s what happens next: they tell you there’s a fee, some taxes, or customs duties to pay. And then they ask for your credit card number or bank account information, or they ask you to wire money.

Either way, you lose money instead of winning it. You don’t ever get that big prize. Instead, you get more requests for money, and more promises that you won big.

Here’s what you can do: 1. Keep your money — and your information — to yourself. Never share your financial information with someone who contacts you and claims to need it. 2. Never wire money to anyone who asks you to, especially when you did not initiate the interaction.

Imposter Scams

You get a call or an email. It might seem to come from a government official. Maybe it seems to be from someone you know — your grandchild, a relative or a friend. Or maybe it’s from someone you feel like you know, but you haven’t met in person — say, a person you met online who you’ve been writing to.

Whatever the story, the request is the same: wire money to pay taxes or fees, or to help someone you care about. But is the person who you think it is? Is there an emergency or a prize? Judging by the complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the answer is no. The person calling you is pretending to be someone else.

Here’s what you can do: 1. Stop. Check it out — before you wire money to anyone. Call the person, the government agency, or someone else you trust. Get the real story. Then decide what to do. No government agency will ever ask you to wire money. 2. Pass this information on to a friend. You may not have gotten one of these calls or emails, but the chances are you know someone who has.

For more information on how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your money, attend Noble Credit Union’s Cyber Safety webinar taking place on October 27th at 6 pm via Zoom. To make a reservation, visit www. NobleCU.com and click on the “Learn” tab.

Noble 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.

Adam Ricardo Solis

@Adamsoliss

The 13th annual Walk Like MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) drunk driving awareness fundraiser changed venues this year and was held in Clovis where it surpassed the fundraising goal of $27,500.

The 5K walk held on Saturday, Sept. 17 was organized by the Central Valley Division of MADD, an organization that was founded in 1980 by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver. The fundraising event is an effort to help raise both awareness and funds, according to the MADD website and Jeri Kuddes, a volunteer organizer at the event.

The donations raised through the fundraiser help specific causes such as victim services, according to Kuddes.

The event held in Clovis this year was a fundraiser mixed with an educational portion that helped bring awareness to the community about the seriousness of drunk driving and the damage it can cause.

Prior to the 5K walk, attendees had the opportunity to hear from individuals who had their lives changed from a drunk driving accident.

At the event following the symbolic release of doves, attendees had the opportunity to see a vehicle that was involved in a drunk driving accident. Attendees of all ages, from children to adults, had the opportunity to see the severe impact drunk driving can cause.

“[When] the kids come out and they see the crashed car that Fresno PD brings out with the story about the family that died in that particular car, it’s a great educational moment for the kids to see it in front of

Adam Ricardo Solis/Clovis Roundup

The 13th Annual Walk Like MADD raised over $31,500 surpassing the original goal of $27,500. The event was held on September 17, 2022.

them,” Kuddes said.

After being held in Fresno at Woodward Park and Fresno State, Kuddes said the organization wanted to try a new locale.

“People like the easiness of accessibility and free parking [of having the event in Clovis] because at Woodward Park you have to pay for parking and an entrance fee when you’re driving,” Kuddes said.

The annual event was able to raise $31,500, surpassing the organization’s goal of $27,500, according to Kuddes.

“[I’m] so humbled to be apart of such a supportive and amazing group of individuals and families,” Kuddes said

For those interested in volunteering or donating, you can reach out to Jeri Kuddes who is a volunteer organizer for the Central Valley Division of Mothers Against Drunk Driving via email at jerikuddes@yahoo.com for more information.

Household Hazardous Waste Residuos peligrosos domésticos

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is any product that is harmful, toxic, or flammable. This includes many items we use everyday such as chemicals for cleaning, batteries, fluorescent lights, pesticides, and paint. Despite how commonly used these items are, they cannot be thrown away in the normal waste container and must be disposed of properly.

The Fresno County Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility is able to accept residential HHW at no cost and is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 pm. It is located at 18950 W. American Ave., Kerman, CA.

There are also many locations across Fresno County that can accept certain types of HHW. Information on where to take different types of HHW can be found at the Fresno County Household Hazardous Waste website.

For more information on HHW, call the Fresno County Regional Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (559) 600-4259 or Republic Services at (559) 275-1551. Un Residuo Peligroso Doméstico (RPD) es cualquier producto dañino, tóxico o inflamable. Esto incluye muchos de los artículos que utilizamos todos los días como químicos para limpieza, baterías, luces fluorescentes, pesticidas y pintura. A pesar del uso común de estos artículos, no se pueden desechar en los contenedores regulares de basura y se debe hacer de la forma adecuada.

El servicio regional del condado de Fresno para residuos peligrosos domésticos puede aceptar RPD residencial sin costo alguno y se encuentra abierto los sábados de 9 a.m. a 1 p.m. Está ubicado en 18950 W. American Ave., Kerman, CA.

También existen muchos lugares en el condado de Fresno donde aceptan ciertos tipos de RPD. En el sitio web del servicio regional del condado de Fresno para residuos peligrosos domésticos, podrá encontrar información sobre dónde llevar los distintos tipos de RPD. Para más información sobre RPD, llame al servicio regional del condado de Fresno para residuos peligrosos domésticos al (559) 600-4259, o a Republic Services al (559) 275-1551.