Rocking chair rock-a-thon to benefit Relay for Life

CNJ staff photo: Liliana Castillo Saturday’s rock-a-thon benefit is in honor of Kris Weaver, a Clovis veterinarian who died from cancer in 2010. Liliana Castillo Relay for Life team Dream Weavers will be rocking Saturday away to raise money. That’s rocking in a rocking chair. Team member Chris Pettigrew of Clovis said the rock-a-thon is […]

Oct. 3, 2008 What's Happening

Friday Bowl-a-thon — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cannon Lanes. Fundraiser to to raise money for a dedication to Career Field, Air Force Specialty Code 1COX2. Teams will raise money through pledges. Information: Airman First Class Shame Thurman, 784-1785. First Friday — 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Landing. Events include: bouncy toys, buffet and […]

Clovis High band holding march-a-thon

CNJ staff Clovis High School Band will hold its annual march-a-thon starting at 8 a.m. today at Clovis High School. The band will march eight miles from the high school to Marshall Middle School to Yucca Middle School and back. The march, which serves as a fundraiser for a trip to Los Angeles, will end […]

May 16, 1979

A baby buffalo was the newest resident of Hillcrest Park zoo. The unnamed buff weighed in about 90 pounds, according to zookeeper George Newman. … March of Dimes officials reported a recent “walk-a-thon” raised $6,000. … Dennis the Menace told his mother, “I didn’t tell you about the busted window ‘cause you can’t keep a […]