Around the Valley | Kids safety fair, GOP meet up, dog adoptions
Kidsafe Safety Fair
Toyota of Clovis is hosting the Operation Kidsafe Safety Fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 14-15 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 16 at 895 W. Shaw Ave. in Clovis. The digital fingerprint and photo safety program is free and parents will receive their child’s picture and fingerprints using a digital video capture device. All children 1 year and older and special needs adults are encouraged to attend.
Details: 559-291-5544.
Fresno County Republican Party to meet
The Fresno County Republican Party will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at DerManouel Insurance, 548 W. Cromwell Ave. The guest speaker is retired judge Steven Bailey, Superior Court of California in El Dorado County and 2018 California attorney general candidate.
Clovis High School reunion
Clovis High School’s Class of 1967 will hold its 50th reunion 6 to 11 p.m. Sept. 23 at Clovis Veterans Memorial Building, 808 Fourth St. in Clovis. A barbecue lunch will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 24. Tickets cost $50 or $100 per couple.
Details: 559-439-0104, 559-392-0920.
Free dog adoptions
Granville Homes will pay all dog adoption fees through the month of September at Fresno Humane Animal Services, 760 W. Nielsen Ave. The donation will insure that all dogs currently housed at the shelter will be spayed or neutered and microchipped, making them available for instant adoption or rescue.
Details: 559-600-7387, www.fresnohumane.org/adoptable-dogs.
Sanger reunion
Sanger Union High School’s Class of 1952 will hold its 65th reunion Oct. 21 at Pardini’s, 2257 W. Shaw Ave.
Details: jrizzi10@msn.com.
Baby clothing drive
A clothing drive for new and gently used baby clothing sizes newborn-12 months is being held Sept. 9-22 at Kuppa Joy, 1900 N. Echo Ave. and My Gym, 1519 Tollhouse Road, Suite 101 in Clovis. Donations will help support the Marjaree Mason Center.
Poker run to benefit veterans
The 2nd annual Central Valley Veterans Hospitality House Poker Run will begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 7 at American Legion Post 509, 3509 N. First St. Proceeds will benefit the house, which provides housing to families with loved ones hospitalized at the Fresno VA as well as emergency housing for homeless veterans and their families. Registration is $25 or $30 for two and includes a breakfast and lunch ticket. All bikes, riders and veterans groups are welcome to attend.
Details: 559-275-8586, Peggy@hdfresno.com.
Wine tasting for a cause
Valley Oak SPCA.will host the 8th annual Wine & Wags Gala and Auction 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 6 at Visalia Wyndham, 9000 W. Airport Drive in Visalia. The event includes wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres from local restaurants, live and silent auctions. Proceeds will benefit the no-kill animal shelter. Tickets cost $60.
Details: 559-651-1111, www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-valley-oak-spca-wine-wags-gala-and-auction-tickets-35977362259.
Around the Valley is compiled by Candice Torres and lists events, meetings and announcements for local nonprofit agencies and community groups, including class reunions and donation announcements. Submit information to calendars@fresnobee.com. You can also submit event information at www.fresnobee.com/calendars. If you need assistance, call 559-441-6356.
This story was originally published September 8, 2017 at 3:36 PM with the headline "Around the Valley | Kids safety fair, GOP meet up, dog adoptions."