Events calendar - May 8

Wednesday

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: Bring your own book. Information: 575-763-9687

*Preschool storytime: “I Love My Mommy” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Optimum Clovis, 1106 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Young adult programming: Book discussion of “Howl’s Moving Castle” by Diana Wynne Jones – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Spring Digital Filmmaking Student Film Screening – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Free admission. Information: 575-562-2377

Thursday

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Plateau Telecommunications, 7111 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Clovis Community College Nurses pinning ceremony – 1-2:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811

*Clovis Community College Rad Tech pinning ceremony – 6-7:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811

*Preschool storytime: “I Love My Mommy” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Municipal Schools All Band Night – 7 p.m., The Rock, Clovis High School gymnasium, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Tickets $6 general admission; $9 reserved seating. Available online at https://gofan.co/app/school/NM12116. Information: 575-769-4300

*Zachary McAlister junior vocal recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Friday-Saturday

*Relationship Conference – Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Three sessions: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Catered lunch Saturday from All-4-You Good Eatz. Conference facilitated by Rev. Donald Sawyer. Cost $15 for single; $25 per couple. Childcare provided. Games and fellowship from 3-5 p.m. Saturday following the conference. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-219-1914

Friday

*Hilltop Health and Wellness Fair – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot, Hilltop Plaza, 2300 N. Main St., Clovis. Sponsored by PG Scrubs. Healthcare information, food trucks, giveaways, games, music. Information: 575-935-5734

*Clovis Community College spring commencement – 6-8 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811

*Candidates Forum – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main St., Portales. Sponsored by the Portales/Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Public is invited to attend. Information: 575-356-8541

*Deadline to register for a meal for the 2024 Dora All-Schools Reunion. To register, visit https://www.doraschools.com/reunion. Information: Email to [email protected] or call Betty Williamson at 575-607-5053

Saturday

*Love the Zoo beautification event – 9 a.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Community volunteer day to help with painting, gardening, and basic maintenance to fences. Information: 575-769-7873

*Fort Sumner Farmers’ Makers’ Market garden plant sale – 9 a.m.- noon, Fort Sumner Public Library, 235 Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Information:

*Community event and family fun day in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Greene Acres Park, 1705 E. 21st St., Clovis. Sponsored by Nurstead Mental Health, the Curry County Health Council, the City of Clovis, and Cannon Air Force Base. Food, fun, awareness walk, health fair of local providers, and more. Information: 575-935-6262

*ENMU spring commencement – 10 a.m., Greyhound Arena, Portales. Doors open at 9 a.m. Information: Email [email protected] or call 575-562-2175

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Vdex Diabetes, 1916 W. 21st St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Anime Club — 11 a.m., craft room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Zia Elite safety day – 2-4 p.m., Zia Elite Gymnastics, 2300 N. Main St., Suite 15, Clovis. Free day of play and safety education. Members of Clovis Fire and Police Departments on hand to talk to children about safety; firehouse for children to go through. Free and open to all ages. Information: 575-935-9423

May 12

Mother’s Day

*Mother’s Day brunch – 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Adults $30; children ages 5-12 $15; children four and under are free. To purchase only adult tickets, visit: https://square.link/u/xnyoK5yd. To purchase adult and child tickets, call 575-935-5000 or email [email protected] to receive a link to pay. Information: 575-935-5000

May 13

*Read-to-Reel movie “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” (1991, PG13, two hours) – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Outside snacks welcome. Information: [email protected] or 575-763-9687

*R.J. Reza junior voice recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. With Kayla Liechty, collaborative pianist. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

May 14

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Leal’s Mexican Food Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Quilters’ Tuesday – 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. Information or to pre-register: Sara at 575-763-9687

May 15

*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: Bring your own book. Information: 575-763-9687

Ongoing

*Clovis Summer Youth Program registration open now and continues through May 17 – Programs for ages 5-11 run from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 3 through July 26 at the Youth Recreation Building 1504 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Cost $30 per child per week; includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and field trips. Opportunities to engage with the outdoors and learn about the environment. Registration and information: https://www.cityofclovis.org/summer-youth-program/ or call 575-763-9678

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through May at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photography. Information: 806-946-9221

*Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) provides regular food distributions to Clovis and Portales. Income eligibility requirements apply. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]