Events calendar - April 28

Today

• 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

• Portales Kiwanis Flower Sale — 8 a.m. to noon at the C&S parking lot. Geraniums are $5 apiece and petunias are $8 a dozen.

• 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

• Steel Magnolias — 7 p.m. at the Eastern New Mexico University Theatre Center, Portales. Admission is $7, and free for ENMU students. Information: 575-562-2711

• Annual Kiwanis flower sale — 8 a.m.-noon at C&S parking lot, Portales. Proceeds go toward local activities for children. Information: 575-749-1840

Sunday

• Steel Magnolias — 2 p.m. at the Eastern New Mexico University Theatre Center, Portales. Admission is $7, and free for ENMU students. Information: 575-562-2711

Monday

• Stitch Addicts — 1:30 p.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Crochet lesson: Oval baskets. Information: 575-763-9687

Tuesday

• Books ‘n’ Babies Lapsit — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Let’s Play.” Information: 575-356-3940

• Afterschool STEAM — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Army man launchers. Information: 575-356-3940

• Carson and Barnes Circus — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave. Admission is $20 for adults and $12 for children at the door. Information: 575-935-7000

Wednesday

• United Blood Services Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clovis Community College Health and Fitness Center. Information: 575-769-4154

• Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Little Birdies.” Information: 575-356-3940

• Tween Program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Xbox One freeplay. Information: 575-356-3940

• Carson and Barnes Circus — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave. Admission is $20 for adults and $12 for children at the door. Information: 575-935-7000

• Portales Senior honors Banquet — 6 p.m. at the Portales High School cafeteria. Information: 575-356-7000

Thursday

• National Day of Prayer Event — Noon at Curry County Courthouse. Information: http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org

• Tween Program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Stop motion storytelling. Information: 575-356-3940

• Preschool Storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Little Birdies.” Information: 575-356-3940

Friday

• Tucumcari Rawhide Days — All day at various locations in Tucumcari. The city will be transformed into an Old West town to commemorate the filming of the television series “Rawhide” in Tucumcari. Information: 505-720-2195

May 5

• Tucumcari Rawhide Days — All day at various locations in Tucumcari. The city will be transformed into an Old West town to commemorate the filming of the television series “Rawhide” in Tucumcari. Information: 505-720-2195

• Cinco de Mayo Fun Run — 7:30 a.m. at the Portales High School track field. There is no entry fee. Runners will make their way to the Memorial Building, where all runners will receive a blue ribbon.

• City of Portales Co-ed Mushball Tournament — 9 a.m. at Portales City Park. Entry fee is $75. Limit 12 per team. Team roster and entry fee due by April 30. Information: 575-791-9482

May 6

• Tucumcari Rawhide Days — All day at various locations in Tucumcari. The city will be transformed into an Old West town to commemorate the filming of the television series “Rawhide” in Tucumcari. Information: 505-720-2195

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]