Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Events calendar - Aug. 4

Today

• “The Big Latch On” — 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. World Breastfeeding Week event at Clovis WIC office. Information: 575-649-0754

• School supply drive — 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Big Lots, Office Max, Walmart. Information: 575-769-2103

• Fundraiser Corn Hole Tournament — 10 a.m. at Clovis Christian School gym, 800 Hinkle St. $100 competition teams, $75 novice teams. Proceeds benefit 50+ Senior Olympics. Information: 575-760-4647

• Back to School health center celebration — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 West 13th St., Clovis. Free event. Information: 575-359-3825

• Astronomy Club Star Party — 8:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at Oasis State Park. Bring your binoculars, telescopes, red lense flashlights, etc. Regular entrance fees apply. Information: 575-356-5331

Tuesday

• Child Find screening — 9 a.m.-noon at Melrose schools. Bring infants, toddlers for early intervention pre-screening. Information: 575-253-4266

• National Night Out — 6 p.m. at Greene Acres Park, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828

• Health Fair — 6 p.m. at Greene Acres Park, Clovis. Brought by the Curry County Health Council. Information: 575-763-6009

• Rural Efficient Business Program workshop — 10 a.m.-noon at Business Enterprise Center, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Cost: Free. Information: 505-827-0264

Thursday

• Parkview Elementary ribbon cutting — 9 a.m. at 2501 E. 14th St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828

Friday

• Child Find screening — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dora schools. Bring infants, toddlers for early intervention pre-screening. Information: 575-477-2211

Aug. 11

• Cornhole for a Cause — 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Proceeds benefit Special Hearts Prom. Registration fees: $20 per 2-person team by Aug. 8 early bird deadline/$30 after. Information: 575-763-3435

• Back to School health center celebration — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales. Free event. Information: 575-359-3825

• American Wind Back to School Expo — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Free community event. Information: 575-935-5000

Ongoing

• Artist of the month — Artists for this month at Clovis-Carver Public Library is Sandra Chancey from the Pintores Art League. Information: 575-762-6359

• Clovis FFA Alumni fundraiser — Colorado peaches and pears available by the box. Order by Aug. 13 for Aug. 23 arrival. Ordering/information: 575-218-1805 or [email protected]

The events calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]