COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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CIVIC

Clovis City Council, regular session. 7 p.m. May 19, Council Chambers at City Hall, 1033 Fifth St. Details: 324-2325.

Clovis Tourist and Visitors Center at Tarpey Depot, 2 to 6 p.m. Mondays; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, 399 Clovis Ave. at Fourth Street. Details: 324-2084.

Clovis Pet Adoption Center Foundation General Store, all proceeds benefit shelter animals. A variety of collars, leashes, purses and calendars are available. 2:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays; noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, 868 Villa Ave., between Barstow and Bullard avenues.

Clovis Unified School District Governing Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. May 28, 1680 David E. Cook Way. Details: 327-9000.

CLUBS

Clovis Coin Club, 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Rodeo Cafe. Details: 299-4340.

Clovis Exchange Club, noon Wednesdays, Airways Country Club, 1 Airways Blvd., Fresno. Details: 298-4078.

Clovis Rotary, monthly meeting 12:15 p.m. Fridays, Clovis Memorial Building.

Soroptimist International of Clovis, 6:15 p.m. first Tuesday,11:45 a.m. third Tuesday, San Joaquin College of Law.

Mom-to-Mom Support Group, where babies can socialize and moms get advice. Details: 450-2000.

Central California SPCA, resources, events weekly. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Central California SPCA, 103 S. Hughes Ave., Fresno. Details: 233-0115.

The Knitwits, ladies knitting group, beginners welcome. 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. Details: 299-9531.

Clovis Kiwanis Club, breakfast club. 6:30 a.m. Thursdays, Clovis Memorial Building, Freedom Room. Details: Eddie DeLeon, 297-2010.

Clovis Boys and Girls Club, noon to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Clovis Boys & Girls Club, 2833 Helm Ave. Details: 292-2036.

Central Valley Prospectors, for gold hunters of all ages. Education, speakers, outings. 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday, River Bluff Elementary School, 6510 W. Palo Alto Ave, Fresno. Details: www.cvprospectors.org.

Artique's Art in the Stacks, year-round art exhibit, changes four times yearly with local artists during library hours, Clovis Regional Library, 1155 Fifth St. Details: 299-9531.

Old Town Clovis Kiwanis, weekly meeting. Noon to 1 p.m. every Wednesday, Red Caboose. Details: www.otckiwanis.org.

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.

Fresno Business Development chapter of BNI, weekly meeting. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, FIVE, corner of Champlain Drive and Perrin Avenue. Details: Gina Estrada, 790-2579, or FresnoBNI.com.

CULTURAL

Borders Puppet Playtime, storytime and free activities for children. 10 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders Riverpark, 7722 N. Blackstone Ave., Fresno. Details: 435-5501.

"Only the Brave," showing of Lane Nishikawa's film depicting World War II from the perspective of the all-Nisei, 100th/442 RCT. Presented by the Nisei VFW Post 8499 and the Fresno Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League. 2 and 5:30 p.m. May 17, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building. Free, limited seating. Q/A session with Lane Nishikawa. Details: Robert Shintaku, 449-0273.

Fresno Community Concert Band presents A Time to Remember, 3 and 7 p.m. May 25, Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts. $7 for adults or $2 for children 12 and younger. Details: 225-0225 or 440-9429.

Gary W. Vann photography exhibit, nationally known photographer presents "California Waterscapes," a black and white exhibit. Reception 5 to 7:30 p.m. May 16. Exhibit displays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through June 30, Coke Hallowell Center for River Studies, 11605 Old Friant Road, Fresno. Details: www.riverparkway.org or 248-8480.

EVENTS

Clovis Botanical Garden, free, self-guided tours. Visitors and volunteers welcome 8 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Saturdays, 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, through October, 945 N. Clovis Ave. Details: 298-3091 or www.clovisbotanicalgarden.org.

Clovis Community Band Concert, 11:30 a.m. May 26, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building. Free.

Chess Anyone?, teens in grades seven though 12 can learn and play chess, meet new friends and challenge old friends to a game. Participants should bring their own boards. 4 p.m. every second Monday of the month, Woodward Park Regional Library. Free. Details: 433-3135.

Sierra Vista Mall Girl Scouts Program, weekly program for girls between the ages of 5 and 17 who are current Girl Scouts or interested in becoming a Girl Scout. Includes free membership, crafts, face painting, songs, games, stories and snacks. 6 to 7:30 p.m. May 20 and 27, Sierra Vista Mall, Community Room. Details: 299-0660, or www.sierravistamall.com.

Clovis Area Recreation Spring Creations Crafts class, six-week instructional program features various arts and crafts projects. One hour, once a week, beginning May 17, Clovis Recreation Center, 3495 Clovis Ave. Details: 324-2780.

New Wrinkles, 20th anniversary of Fresno City College's senior musical review, featuring performance highlights from 19 previous shows. 7:30 p.m. May 23,24, 29, 31 and June 5 to 7; 2 p.m. May 24, 25, 30, 31, June 1, 6 to 8, Fresno City College Theatre. $15. Details: 442-8221.

AARP 45th Anniversary, lunch, speakers and cash bingo. 10 a.m. May 19, Hometown Buffet, Clovis. Details: 229-9454.

FORCE annual picnic, all retirees are welcome to attend. 2 to 8 p.m. May 17, Fresno Peace Officer's Range, Fresno. Details: Linda Easley, 261-2666.

Marty Clifton Foundation Leukemia and Lymphoma benefit event, featuring the MoFo Party Band and the Furious Slugs. Noon to 4 p.m. May 18, Sierra Vista Mall Community Park. Raffle tickets will be sold to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. Details: 299-0660, or www.sierravistamall.com.

Blues and Art for a Cure, live music, information booths, car show and raffle. Central California Blood Center will accept donations of blood and platelets and register those who are interested in becoming a bone marrow transplant donor. Noon May 18, Sierra Vista Mall, Community Park. Proceeds benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Details: 299-0660, or www.sierravista.com.

Babies First, 10-year annual conference and birthday celebration featuring information about the health of mothers, babies and families. 9 a.m. May 28, Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. $26.50 per person, RSVP by May 21. Details: 445-2746.

2008 Spring Wine Trail Adventure, barrel tastings, pre-bottle samples, current vintages, food pairings, local artwork and live music, hosted by the family wineries of the Madera Wine Trail. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 to18, Details: (800) 613-0709, or www.maderavintners.com.

National Parks Family Day, hands-on educational activities about the wildlife and history of the national parks and live dance, music and performance groups. 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 31, Storyland/Playland at Roeding Park, 890 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno. Free. Details: 229-9343, or 495-4811, or http://www.ncpa.org/familyday/.

Sierra Vista Mall Ladies' Night Out, a benefit for the Central Valley affiliate of the Susan G. Komen For The Cure. 21 and older only. Includes cocktails, appetizers, mini-makeovers, live music, silent auction and a private screening of "Sex and the City." 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 31, Sierra Vista Mall Community Park. $35. Details: sierravistamall.com or 299-0660.

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.

Narconon, free assessment, evaluation and referral services for drug addiction. Various times. Details: (800) 468-6933 or www.stopaddiction.com.

Overeaters Anonymous, various times and locations. Details: 323-5636.

Diabetes self-management, physician referral and preregistration required. Details: 450-2002.

Fitness Profile Lab Panel, blood lipid profile assessments. 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, Saint Agnes Health Resource Center, 1111 E. Spruce Ave., Fresno. $60. Details: 450-2010.

Angel Babies of Hinds Hospice, support for families who have experienced a pregnancy loss or death of an infant. Support groups and counseling services available. Various times. Details: Kathy, 248-8579.

Central California Blood Center, blood donation takes less than one hour to complete. Donors must be in good general health, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays, Central California Blood Centers, 3445 N. First St. or 8094 N. Cedar Ave. Fresno. Details: 224-2900 or 324-1211.

Blood Drives, for the Central California Blood Center. Noon to 3 p.m. May 24, Home Depot, 845 Shaw Ave., Clovis; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. May 27, Institute of Technology, 564 W. Herndon, Clovis, Details: 224-2900.

Clovis Al-Anon, weekly meetings. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Clovis United Methodist Church, 1726 Pollasky Ave.

Clovis Senior Center Health Care Fair, featuring various vendor booths with information on senior care and health services. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 17, Sierra Vista Mall. Details: www.sierravistamall.com, or 299-0660.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) annual open house, Weight loss support group. Includes door prizes, raffles, fun and refreshments. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. May 29, Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 453 Hughes Ave. Details: 477-0482 or 439-5729.

RELIGIOUS

Promise Keepers, men's conference, themed "Manhood '08: Let the Truth Be Told." June 27 and 28, Save Mart Center. Details: www.promisekeepers.org.

REUNIONS

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

The Clovis Independent welcomes items for publication in the Community Calendar. Submissions should include event name, description, time, date, location, cost and a contact number or e-mail. Items should be sent two weeks prior to desired publication date. Listings are free. To submit an item for consideration, send to Community Calendar, The Clovis Independent, P.O. Box 2355, Clovis 93613; e-mail to plippert@clovisindepen- dent.com; or fax to 447-6740.