Here
are some of the focal points of what locals
affectionately refer to as the Clovis Way of
Life:
The
City of Clovis has gained a solid reputation for the
excellence and superiority of its schools. The people of Clovis value
the importance of an outstanding educational experience
and environment as well as excellent academic
achievement of their children. Therefore, the Clovis schools,
teachers, and parents show their strong partnership
in giving their steady and enthusiastic support in
as many ways as possible to the children both at home and
in school. Over the years, Clovis schools have been
recognize as recipient of the National Honor awards and
have been named among
California Distinguished Schools based on the schools'
demonstrations of academic excellence and high
student achievement. Students of Clovis Unified
School District are constantly reminded to "Be the
Best You Can Be in Mind, Body & Spirit" and that
"Character Counts."
One of
the city founders' greatest legacies is their
examples as long-lasting role models in civic pride
and community spirit during the early history of
Clovis in the 1890s. For well over one hundred years, the
people of Clovis have continued to show their strong civic
pride and community spirit in many ways and
fashions. The local folks and their city government have
worked together on many projects to beautify Clovis
and carry on the tradition of making Clovis a
greater city. Today, it is easy to see the
significant results of that proud tradition around
the city. For example, thirteen miles of shade
trees along Clovis Old Trail reflect the
enthusiastic community spirit of the local folks. In
spring of 2006, more than three thousand
volunteers from Clovis, Fresno, and other
neighboring towns helped to plant over 4,500 trees in
one day along the Clovis Old Trail. According to city official, the volunteers enjoyed planting trees
together on that day and their effort set a Guinness
World Record for most trees planted in a city in one
day. Also $120,000.00 were saved on
that day by the volunteers' positive effort. Shinning
community spirit keeps on growing in Clovis!
The
cultural and ethnic diversity in Clovis is well
reflected from the inception to the present day.
Just like the early 1800s, when people of many
different ethnicities from many parts of the world
arrived this community with their hopes and dreams
to build a great quality of life for their family
and live harmoniously with the native population
of Central California, the people of Clovis today
continue to work to improve the quality of life in
the community and to share their
unique cultures and backgrounds with their neighbors
in the community. It is a true picture of a melting
pot.
The
people of Clovis also are brimming with pride for
their western and agricultural heritage. This proud
history is reflected in many cultural and
agricultural events all year round.
Clovis' western
heritage is particularly well represented by the annual Clovis Rodeo
which has been a tradition for over ninety-five
years, and the many community events associated with
Rodeo Weekend. Clovis Rodeo is one of the largest
rodeo events in
the West. On the last weekend in April each year,
Clovis Rodeo brings
three days of wholesome fun to local families
with a beautiful three-hour-long rodeo parade, lot
of mouth-watering food booths, many vendors of
western crafts, apparel, and memorabilia, and of
course, the world-class rodeo event themselves, such
as the
adrenaline-driven Professional Bull
Riding with the world toughest cowboys. In addition,
there is an
exciting concert in the evening.
Agricultural heritage has been and continued to be one of most important
influences in the lives of the people of Clovis and
the surrounding areas in Fresno County. One of the
city founders, Clovis Cole, was a farmer and was
widely
known as the "Wheat King of the USA." Today, more
than three hundred fifty varieties of commercial crops are
grown in the Central Valley which produces more
than half the fruits and vegetables grown in the
United States. According to the 2008 Fresno County Agricultural Crop
and Livestock Report presented by County Agricultural
Commissioner Carol Hafner, Fresno County set a
record with its agricultural production in 2008,
topping "the five billion dollar-mark
for the second time!"
Another
significant reflection of the agricultural heritage in
Clovis is Friday Night Farmers' Market, which runs from May
through September. Our hard-working small family
farmers in Clovis and the surrounding areas offer
for sale at the Farmers' Market a great selection of
many varieties of the freshest and best quality fruits, vegetables,
nuts, and other farm products, directly from the
farms.
We are blessed to live in the heart of
the nation's
most productive agricultural region.
We
welcome you to a genuinely American city and invite
you to explore and experience the unique Clovis Way
of Life.
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