Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Community calendar: Jan. 1

The Portales News-Tribune offers this space for community events. To submit or change an announcement, contact the Editorial Department at 356-4481 several days in advance. For Sunday’s paper, items must be submitted by mid-day Wednesday. Please keep submissions brief and to the point as space is limited.

Sunday

  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30-8:30 p.m., non-smoking regular, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Blackwater Draw Archaeological Site — Call 356-5235 for special tours.
  • Blackwater Draw Museum — 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Details: 562-2202.
  • Good Gospel Singing — 2-4 p.m. Memorial Building.
  • Portales Traditional Jam — 2-5 p.m. Wesley Foundation, 1417 S. Ave. K, old time, bluegrass, Celtic music. All instruments, ages and skills welcome. Information, 356-1051.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 a.m. Morning meditation, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Mood Elevators — 2 p.m. City Park in Fort Sumner and 3 p.m. Bowl-A-Matic in Fort Sumner. A fellowship group. Please call before deciding to attend. Meetings are subject to change. Information: Frankie at 478-2525.

Monday

  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 a.m. Morning meditation, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 106 N. Ave. B.
  • Pregnancy and TB Tests — 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W Fir.
  • Seniors Oil Painting — 9-11 a.m. class, Senior Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, 356-8741.
  • Roosevelt County Literacy Council — Free GED, ABE, ESL and citizenship classes, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Volunteers are also needed. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, 356-8500.
  • TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) — 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Portales Church of God at 1427 E. Amazon. Contact Sharon Goins at 219-7502, or Daris Hay at 359-0144.
  • ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free development screening for infants from birth to 35 months. Call 742-9032 in Clovis/Portales, 487-2372 in Logan, 461-0212 in Tucumcari and 472-3111 in Santa Rosa.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 p.m. non-smoking women, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Mood Elevators — 4 p.m. Roosevelt General Hospital cafeteria; 6 p.m. Super Save deli; 7:30 p.m. Calvary Baptist Cowboy Church. A fellowship group. Meetings are subject to change. Please call before deciding to attend. Information: Frankie at 478-2525.
  • Seniors’ Exercise — 8-8:45 a.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741.
  • Seniors’ Q-Gong Exercise — 8:45-9 a.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741.
  • TEA Party meeting — 7 p.m., first Monday of the month. Victory Life Coffee House, 605 W. 18th St.

Tuesday

  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 a.m. Morning meditation, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • AARP Drivers Safety Program — 8 a.m. - noon, Nov. 15, at Clovis Community College, room 101. Pre-registration recommended. The November class will be free to veterans. Fee: $12 members $14 for non-members. Information: Joe Urban at 762-1824.
  • Parents of sexual assault victims — 7 p.m. 116 W. 11th St., Clovis, conducted by Dr. Charlotte Farkas. Call 769-2246 for more information.
  • Pregnancy and TB Tests — 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W Fir.
  • ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free development screening for infants from birth to 35 months. Call 742-9032 in Clovis/Portales, 487-2372 in Logan, 461-0212 in Tucumcari and 472-3111 in Santa Rosa.
  • Parents Anonymous — 7 p.m. at 1411 S. Ave. O. Parents can share their questions, concerns, problems and solutions about parenting. For information call Monica Hayes at 693-5867.
  • Survivors of Homicide — 7 p.m. at 116 W. 11th St., Clovis, conducted by Dr. Charlotte Farkas. Meets every other Tuesday. Call 769-2246 for more information.
  • Hope for Hurting Women — 6 p.m. 1513 S. Roosevelt Rd. 3, Portales. Prayer, support and encouragement for women. Information: 760-0598.
  • Weight Watchers — 5:30 p.m. 121 N. Main St. (Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative building), Portales.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30-8:30 p.m. non-smoking regular, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Starlight Swingers — 7 p.m. Portales Senior Center, 421 Industrial Drive.
  • Square dance lessons — 7 p.m. Starlight Swingers offers square dance lessons at the Portales Senior Center, 421 Industrial Drive. Call 356-5509 or 477-2318.
  • Duplicate Bridge Club — 9:30 a.m. Senior Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, 356-6433.
  • On Track Toastmasters — 7-8 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St., Clovis. Christy Ragnoni, 769-8141 or Donna Labatt, 763-5519 or e-mail at [email protected]
  • Roosevelt County Literacy Council — Free pre-GED, adult literacy, ESL and citizenship classes, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Friday. Volunteers are needed. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, 356-8500.
  • Diabetic Support Group — 6-7 p.m. Auditorium, La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W Fir.
  • Narcotics Anonymous Milagro Group — 7:30 p.m. Wesley Foundation ENMU Campus, rear entrance, 1417 S. Ave. K.
  • United Daughters of the Confederacy — Noon, first Tuesday of each month. Information: 762-1094 or 356-4793.
  • Seniors’ ACBL Bridge — 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Portales Senior Center. $3. Bring your lunch. Information: 356-8741.
  • Willow Group Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 p.m. Central Christian Church. Information: 769-6052.
  • Seniors Quilting — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741.
  • Mood Elevators — 7:30 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Portales. A fellowship group. Meetings subject to change. Information and additional meeting times: Frankie at 478-2525 or [email protected].

Wednesday

  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 a.m. Morning meditation, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • AARP — 2 p.m. Boardroom, Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, every third Wednesday. Executive Board meets at 1 p.m. Mercedes Agogino, 356-8709.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30-8:30 p.m. non-smoking regular, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Al-Anon Serenity Circle — 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, 108 S. Ave. F. Information: 575-769-6028.
  • Pregnancy and TB Tests — 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W Fir.
  • Peanut Valley Toastmasters — 6:45 a.m. at Southside Church of Christ, 221 W. 18th St. Donna Labatt, 763-5519, or Cozetta Moore, 356-8531.
  • Roosevelt County Literacy Council — Free pre-GED, adult literacy, ESL and citizenship classes, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Friday. Volunteers are needed. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, 356-8500.
  • ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free development screening for infants from birth to 35 months. Call 742-9032 in Clovis/Portales, 487-2372 in Logan, 461-0212 in Tucumcari and 472-3111 in Santa Rosa.
  • Lamp Lighter’s Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 p.m. 106 N. Ave. B. non-smoking Gay/lesbian/ friends of meeting.
  • Divorce Care — 6:15 p.m. at First United Methodist Church parlor, 356-8597. Support/recovery for those going through divorce.
  • FUMC Activities — 3:30 p.m. King’s Kids for elementary students; 5:30 p.m. family meal $4 per person; 6:15 p.m. a variety of Bible classes including S.A.L.T. (Seven Areas of Life Training), Veggie Tales for elementary students; youth handbell and adult classes.
  • Seniors’ Exercise — 8-9 a.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741.
  • Seniors’ Shuffleboard — 9:30-10:30 a.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741.
  • Seniors’ Bingo — 2:30-3:30 p.m. Portales Senior Center. 25 cents. Prizes. Information: 356-8741.
  • Seniors’ Line Dancing — 1-2 p.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741.
  • Women’s Community Prayer Alliance luncheon — 11:45 a.m., third Wednesday of the month. Victory Life Coffee House. Information: 359-0050.
  • Mood Elevators — 4 p.m. at the John Wesley Foundation Building at ENMU; 6 p.m. at Dora Baptist Church. A fellowship group. Meetings subject to change. Information and additional meeting times: Frankie at 478-2525 or [email protected].

Thursday

  • Cancer Support group — 6:30 p.m. every other Thursday at Roosevelt General Hospital Conference Room. Free support groups for anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. Next one is Sept. 29. Information: 888-441-4439.
  • Civil Air Patrol — 6 p.m. First and third Thursdays at Clovis National Guard Armory; second, fourth and fifth Thursdays at Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office. Civil Air Patrol is open to 12- to 21-year-olds. Information: E. Richard Austin at 714-0781.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 a.m. Morning meditation, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Brain Injury Support Group — 6 p.m. Wesley Foundation Building. Contact Karla or Judy, 359-1964 or [email protected].
  • Emotions Anonymous — 7:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3112 N. Thornton, Clovis. Call 763-4355 or 763-6015.
  • Senior Potluck — noon. Portales Senior Center. Free with a dish for six to eight people. Information: 356-8741.
  • Senior Games — 1-4 p.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741.
  • Women’s Survivors Support Group — 6 p.m. 220 Main St. (800) 401-0305.
  • Roosevelt County Literacy Council — Free pre-GED, adult literacy, ESL and citizenship classes, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Friday. Volunteers are needed. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, 356-8500.
  • Promise Keepers — 5:45 a.m. Mark’s Grill, 1126 W. First St. Contact: John Pugh, 799-2000.
  • High Plains Breastfeeding Alliance — Weekly play group, location and times vary. Call Heidi Zamora at 763-7964 for information.
  • ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. Free development screening for infants from birth to 35 months. Call 742-9032 in Clovis/Portales, 487-2372 in Logan, 461-0212 in Tucumcari and 472-3111 in Santa Rosa.
  • Willow Group Alcoholics Anonymous — 6 p.m. Central Christian Church. Information: 769-6052.
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore — 3-6 p.m. 308 N. Main St. Buy or donate new and used construction materials, hardware, appliances and furniture. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Information: 356-8250.
  • Seniors commodity distribution — 8 a.m. to noon, third Thursday of each month. Los Abuelitos Senior Center. Food distributed to people age 60 and up. Application: Lupe Montoya at 356-5056 or at the senior center, 1515 W. Fir Street.
  • Ladies’ Bible study — 9-10:30 a.m. Shabby Sheep Yarn Shoppe, 210 W. Second St. Women of all ages and children welcome. There is a children’s area.

Friday

  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30-8:30 p.m. non-smoking regular, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Pregnancy Tests — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Women’s Medical Center in Clovis. Information: 762-8055.
  • Roosevelt County Literacy Council — Free pre-GED, adult literacy, ESL and citizenship classes, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday- Friday. Volunteers are needed. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, 356-8500.
  • ENMRSH — 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free development screening for infants from birth to 35 months. Call 742-9032 in Clovis/Portales, 487-2372 in Logan, 461-0212 in Tucumcari and 472-3111 in Santa Rosa.
  • Seniors’ Exercise — 8-8:45 a.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741
  • Seniors’ Q-Gong Exercise — 8:45-9 a.m. Portales Senior Center. Information: 356-8741
  • Roosevelt County Association of Educational Retirees — 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., third Friday of every month. Roosevelt General Hospital cafeteria conference room. Information: 356-3982.
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore — 3-6 p.m. 308 N. Main St. 308 N. Main St. Buy or donate new and used construction materials, hardware, appliances and furniture. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Information: 356-8250.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 a.m. Morning meditation, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Friday Knit Night — 6-10 p.m. Shabby Sheep Yarn Shoppe, 210 W. Second St. People can knit, crochet, spin or just socialize. Free and open to the public.

Saturday

  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — Noon-1 p.m., 12 and 12 at 12, non-smoking, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 7:30-8:30 p.m., non-smoking regular, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.
  • Seniors Dance — 7-10 p.m. $4. Senior Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, 356-8741. Senior center is closed until the dance.
  • Daughters of the American Revolution — 10 a.m. meetings. Site TBA. Information: Wanda Dunn, 985-2340.
  • Narcotics Anonymous Milagro Group — 7:30 p.m. Wesley Foundation ENMU Campus, rear entrance, 1417 S. Ave. K.
  • Habitat for Humanity ReStore open — 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 308 N. Main St. Buy or donate new and used construction materials, hardware, appliances and furniture. Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Information: 356-8250.
  • Lamp Lighters Alcoholics Anonymous — 6-7 a.m. Morning meditation, 106 N. Ave. B. Hotline, 769-6052.