Events calendar - April 20

Today

• United Blood Services Blood Drive — 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-625-9743

• Book-to-Movie for Middle Grades — 4 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Movie: “Diary of a Wimpy Kid.” Information: 575-763-9687

Saturday

• High Plains Garage Sale — 6 a.m. to noon at the Curry County Events Center. Free admission. Vendor spaces range from $20 to $120. Information: http://heymix.com

• Greg Skarda Memorial Golf Tournament — 8 a.m. at Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Information: 575-762-4772

• A.J. 5K Memorial Fun Run/Walk — 8:30 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Participants will walk or run from the library to Greene Acres Park. Admission is $25. Held in memory of Alexander James Velasco. Information: 505-985-3051

• Special Food Distribution — 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main St., Portales. For recipients of The Emergency Food Assistance Program. New clients must fill out an income eligibility form required by TEFAP. Information: 575-769-2103

• Clovis Municipal Schools Job Fair — 9 a.m. to noon at CMS Administration Offices, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Attendees should bring resumes and come ready for an interview. Information: 575-769-4322

• United Blood Services Blood Drive — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Clovis Wal-Mart. Information: 575-625-9743

• Model Train Show — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687

• Guitar Restring and Recycle Event — 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Tarpley Music, 1713 W. 21st St., Clovis. Musicians can bring in their old electric and acoustic guitar strings to be recycled and replaced for free as a part of Playback, D’Addario’s national recycling program. Information: [email protected]

• Here We Grow — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 Prince St., Clovis. Attendees are invited to plant in the community garden and share their stories. Information: 575-762-8700

• First Responders Appreciation Day — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Free food, door prizes, and special recognition of first responders. Information: 575-769-1000

• Astronomy Day — 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (sun viewing) and 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (moon viewing) at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687

Monday

• Earth Day Concert — 11 a.m. on the Dallan Sanders Patio of the Campus Union Building at Eastern New Mexico University. Featuring singer Dan Henig. Information: 575-562-2108

• Transgender 101 — 2 p.m. in Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building room 106 and 6 p.m. in JWLA room 111 at Eastern New Mexico University. Adrien Lawyer, co-director of the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico, will be offering a presentation on the lives and issues of transgender people. Information: [email protected]

Tuesday

• Clovis Community College Student Recognition Ceremony — 3 p.m. in the CCC Town Hall, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Students from the fall 2017 Executive Vice President Honor Roll list, students nominated by faculty and staff for outstanding achievements, and CCC Foundation scholarship recipients will be recognized. Information: 575-769-4115

• Legislative event — 6 p.m. at Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. Local, county, state, congressional candidates will be in attendance. Information: 575-356-6629

Wednesday

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687

• Shakespeare Day — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Dallan Sanders Patio of the Eastern New Mexico University Campus Union Building. This event will feature readings of William Shakespeare’s poetry, Shakespearean performances and a renaissance dance class. Information: 575-562-2423

• Lunch and Learn — Noon-1 p.m. at Business Enterprise Center, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Topic: Why introverts are genius at sales. Cost: $20. RSVP: 575-763-3435

• Stitch Addicts — 6:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Crochet lesson: Triangular shawl. Information: 575-763-9687

Thursday

• Preschool Storytime — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-763-9687

• Youth Entrepreneur Fair — 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Clovis Community College. De Baca, Roosevelt and Curry County students from fifth grade through high school can create business presentations for cash prizes. To participate, an investor fact sheet must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. April 19. Information: 575-769-4136

• United Blood Services Blood Drive — 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Information: 575-625-9743

• Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Book: “Big Fish.” Information: 575-763-9687

• State Street Ballet Presents “Cinderella” — 7 p.m. at Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Admission is $20. Information: http://clovisarts.com

April 28

• Great American Cleanup — 8 a.m. to noon at City of Clovis Parks and Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Volunteers are invited to help pick up garbage. Participants will be provided a t-shirt and a pizza lunch. Information: 575-769-7870

• Paint the Prairie Dawg Dash 5k Run — 9 a.m. at Clovis Community College. Admission is $20. Information: 575-769-4944

• Substance Abuse Awareness Workshop — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Curry County Fairgrounds. Featuring presentations from Adult Drug Court, Christian Believers, Eastern New Mexico University counselors and more. Information: 575-763-6016

• Roosevelt County 4-H Family Fun Night — 5 p.m. at the Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. This event is open to all 4-H members and anyone interested in joining the 4-H program. It will feature games, teambuilding, and 4-H demonstrations. 4-H members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert for the potluck dinner. Information: 575-356-4417

• Force of One MMA Championships — 5:30 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Admission is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Information: 575-935-5000

Ongoing

• Artist of the month — Art from Kelly Karn and Lucille Bradburn will be on exhibit all month at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-762-6359

The events calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-356-4481 or e-mail: [email protected]