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CIVIC

Clovis City Council, regular session. 7 p.m. June 16, Council Chambers at City Hall, 1033 Fifth St. Details: 324-2325.

Clovis Unified School District Governing Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. June 18, 1680 David E. Cook Way. Details: 327-9000.

EVENTS

Clovis Botanical Garden, visitors and volunteers welcome. 8 a.m. to noon Thursday through Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m., 945 N. Clovis Ave. Details: 298-3091 or www.clovisbotanicalgarden.org.

Project Jambo, benefit for children in Africa, including food, wine and entertainment. 6 p.m. June 20, Sierra Nut House. $50. Details: www.projectjambo.org, or e-mail Ana Paulson at ana@sierrasoups.com.

Writing Club, writers and poets are encouraged to bring copies of their works to share and discuss in a friendly and supportive environment. 10 a.m. to noon every third Sunday, Clovis Regional Library. Free. Limited space, pre-registration required. Details: 299-9531.

Clovis Community Band, outdoor concert, 6:30 p.m. June 15, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building. Free.

Library Summer Reading Program: Jean Paul Valjean, featuring Jean Paul Valjean, juggler, acrobat, contortionist and comedy magician. 10 to 11 a.m., Clovis Regional Library; 4 to 5 p.m., Woodward Park Regional Library. Details: Clovis Regional Library, 299-9531, or Woodward Park Regional Library, 433-3135.

Library Summer Reading Program: Knuckledraggers, performance by award-winning improvisational comedy group. For seventh through 12th graders. 3 to 4 p.m. June 16, Woodward Park Regional Library; 2 to 3 p.m. June 19, Clovis Regional Library. Details: Clovis Regional Library, 299-9531, or Woodward Park Regional Library, 433-3135.

Shaver Lake Brewfest, beer tasting, food and live music presented by the Shaver Lake Chamber of Commerce. Noon to 5 p.m. June 14, Shaver Lake Community Ballpark on Highway 168. $25 age 21 and older, $5 ages 6 to 20 and designated drivers. Details: 841-3350.

Bunco for Bling, fundraiser to benefit Trauma Intervention Programs. 12:30 p.m. June 14, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave. $25 per person at the door. Details: 265-8730, or 905-7341.

Old Town Farmers Market, fresh produce, food and entertainment by Papa Bear. 5:30 to 9 p.m. June 13, Old Town Clovis.

A Tribute to Our Veterans, 50 American veterans will be honored with the American Indian Veterans Medal of Valor and/or the American Cross of Freedom medals. Held by the Clovis Senior Center. 10 to 11:30 a.m. June 25, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave. Details: 324-2756.

Organic Stone Fruit Jubilee, fruit tastings, tours, workshops, music and Kids Kraft Korner. 5 to 9 p.m. June 21, Mokichi Okada Association's Oasis Garden, 5790 N. Indianola Ave., Clovis. $5 adults, free for children 12 and younger.Details: 324-0465.

Momentum 2008, Father's Day celebration and family festival with entertainment by Pony Express, Branded and Dewayne Williams. Also featuring arts and crafts and food. 6 p.m. June 14, Clovis Rodeo Grounds. Free. Details: 325-9673.

The Summer of Hope: Focus Forward Through Art, youth art show featuring art and poetry created by youth in the Fresno County Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare systems. 5:30 p.m. June 19, Fresno Lexus, 777 W. Palmdon, Fresno. $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Details: Elaine McGraw, 495-3737, or www.focusforward.org.

"Grease" the musical, by the California Arts Academy, directed by Daniel Chavez, Jr. 7:30 p.m. June 13, 14, 20 and 21 and 2 p.m. June 15 and 22, 4750 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. $5 student/senior, $6 at the door; $10 adults, $12 at the door. Details: 222-6539, or www.calartsacademy.com.

Best Hikes with Dogs: Central California, slide show, Q & A and book signing by Linda and David Mullally, authors of "Best Hikes with Dogs: Central California." 7 p.m. June 24, REI Fresno, 7810 N. Blackstone Ave. Free. Details: Michael Coburn, 261-4168, or e-mail mcoburn@rei.com.

Wine for Wet Noses, fundraiser for HOPE Animal Foundation, 6:30 p.m. June 20. Featuring wine, hors d'oeuvres and a silent auction. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. All proceeds from the event will go directly toward spay and neuter services and will help animals throughout the Valley. Details: 271-0209.

HEALTH

FOOTSTEPS, support group for children and teenagers who have experienced a significant loss due to death, divorce or separation. Various times. Details: 450-5608.

Blood Drives, for the Central California Blood Center. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14, McDonald's, 1197 N. Willow Ave.; 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. June 22, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 1521 Tollhouse Road; Noon to 3 p.m. June 28, Starbucks, 3170 Fowler Ave. Details: 224-2900.

REUNIONS

Clovis High School Class of 1978, 30-year reunion. Sept. 6. Details: 265-3969.

Clovis Union High Class of 1948, 60-year reunion. 5:30 p.m. June 21. Details: Barbara Jones Howard, 299-5712, or Frank De Luca, 298-4188.

Madera High School Class of 1988, 20-year reunion. Oct. 18, Pardini's. All Madera High Class of '88 alumni are welcome even if they did not graduate with the class. Details: www.maderahighclassof88.com.