Notebook — Dec. 4

President Obama has ordered flags to half-staff “as a mark of respect for the victims of gun violence perpetrated on December 2, 2015, in San Bernardino, California.”

The president’s proclamation states flags should be flown half-staff at all public buildings and grounds through Monday.

It’s the eighth time this year Obama has ordered flags at half-staff. It happened six times in 2014 and nine times in 2013, according to us.halfstaff.org

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In the “good cause” department, Clovis Christian Schools’ annual Christmas fundraiser is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday at the Clovis Civic Center.

Last year, the gala brought in $133,000 through live and silent auctions, school officials said.

Superintendent Ladona Clayton has said the money raised is important in helping cover the school’s overhead costs and helps provide $40,000 to $50,000 in annual scholarships for students.

Information: 575-769-7828

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Also Saturday, the Tacky Sweater 5K starts at 9 a.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 W. 13th St. in Clovis.

Entry fee is $15 for adults, four cans of vegetables for children.

A tacky sweater is optional, but you may feel out of place without one.

Information: 575-359-3802

— Notebook was compiled by Editor David Stevens. Contact him at: [email protected] or find him on Facebook.