Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today
• Daylight saving time ends — 2 a.m. Turn clocks back one hour.
• Top Shot Tournament (benefit for The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center) — 8 a.m., The Firing Pin, 1654 US 60/84, Clovis. Four-person teams $50 per person ($200 per team). Register prior to Nov. 2. Information: 575-769-7732 or 575-935-4044
• Turkey dinner — 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. CST, St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 409 S. Third St., Bovina. Tickets: adult, $12; children under 6, $6. Information: 806-251-1511
• Anne Luna, Chris Sanders, and Travis Erwin in concert — 2-4 p.m., Floyd United Methodist Church, 1536 NM 267, Floyd. Free, but donations accepted. Information: 575-714-0215
Monday
• Veterans Week open house — 6-8 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• Stitch Addicts — 6:30 p.m., 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Deadline to enter little miss merry christmas contest — Open to Roosevelt County girls ages 5-10. Pageant is Dec. 6. Information: 575-356-8541
Tuesday
• Election Day
• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. “Wild weather” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-6th grade. Information: 575-356-3940
• ENMU Communications Department lecture series “Targeted by the Tweeter-In-Chief” — 6-7 p.m., Room 110, Arts and Anthropology Building, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2130
• Veterans Week open house — 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3015, 2815 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• Eastern’s Got Talent — 7-10 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2108
Wednesday
• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Preschool storytime “Amazing America” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Teens and tweens activity: homemade felt coasters — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Aviation history month dinner and U.S. Air Force documentary — 5 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-8700
• Veterans Week open house — 6-8 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 2800 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• GriefShare grief support group — 6-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Room 203, Clovis. Information: 760-917-3051 or 575-309-4208
Thursday
• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Friends of the Portales Public Library meeting and reception for retiring library Director Denise Burnett — noon, meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Radiologic technology open house — 5-7 p.m. Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tour facilities and speak with instructors. Information: 575-769-2811
• Preschool storytime “Amazing America” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Veterans Week open house — 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge 1244, 218 Sycamore St., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• Eastern New Mexico University Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “Waiting for Godot” — 7 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. $7 general admission. Information: 575-562-2711
• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents Pelican212 — 7 p.m. Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Box office opens at 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 senior/student/military | $45 family friendly pass (5 tickets). Information: 575-769-4031
Friday
• Veterans Week open house — 9-11 a.m., Disabled American Veterans Curry County Chapter 6, 220 W. Fourth St., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• Career Teacher Fair — 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Bring resume. Information: 575-562-2211
• Model Railroad Play Day — 6 p.m., Clovis Area Train Society, 2115 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-309-9927
• Veterans Week open house — 6-8 p.m., Amvets Post 14, 2010 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “Waiting for Godot” — 7 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. $7 general admission. Information: 575-562-2711
Saturday
• Quay County Christmas Fair — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tucumcari Fair Barn, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Information: 575-709-0389
• La Casa Family Health Center Turkey Trot 5K — 8:30 a.m. registration; 9:30 a.m. run time, Aquatic Center, Hillcrest Park, 1700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Proceeds used for La Casa’s Turkey Baskets. Cost is $20 or 5 food items from this list: canned corn, canned green beans, yams, cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing, 5 pound bag of potatoes. Information: 575-359-3825
• Game day — 9 a.m.-noon, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Ages 3-adult. Bring a favorite game or share one from the collection. Information: 575-769-7840
• Women’s Initiative Network Job Readiness Workshop — 9 a.m.-noon, United Way of Eastern New Mexico Portales office, 108 S. Ave. F, Portales. Information: 575-769-2103
• Model Railroad Play Day — 9 a.m., Clovis Area Train Society, 2115 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-309-9927
• Veterans Day parade — 10 a.m., Main Street, Clovis. Theme: “No Veteran Walks Alone.” Awards presentation at noon, VFW Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• Fallpacalooza (benefit for The Oasis Children’s Advocacy Center) — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Windrush Alpacas, 270 Curry Road M, Clovis. $10 per car. Information: 575-683-5177
• Holiday Bazaar — 10 a.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Arts, crafts, interactive shopping. Information: 575-935-5000
• Passport series Passport to Mexico — 3-4 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. RSVP by Nov. 8. Information: 575-762-8700
• Veterans Day Wall of Honor Ceremony — 6 p.m., VFW Post 9515, Douglas B. Stone Chapter, 316 S. Main, Portales. Information: 575-607-5970
• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “Waiting for Godot” — 7 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. $7 general admission. Information: 575-562-2711
Nov. 11
• Veterans Day breakfast — 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: 575-760-4530
• Holiday Bazaar — 10 a.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Arts, crafts, interactive shopping. Information: 575-935-5000
• Quay County Christmas Fair — 10 a.m-4 p.m., Tucumcari Fair Barn, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Information: 575-709-0389
• Dora High School Business Professionals of America fundraiser enchilada lunch — 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Dora school cafeteria, 100 School Street, Dora. Donations welcome; veterans eat free. Information: 575-477-2211
• Complimentary veterans’ luncheon — 11:30 a.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Open to veterans and their families. Information: 575-762-8700
• Model Railroad Play Day — noon, Clovis Area Train Society, 2115 Gidding St., Clovis. Information: 575-309-9927
• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “Waiting for Godot” — 2 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. $7 general admission. Information: 575-562-2711
Nov. 12
• United Way Reality Check Day — 8:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Volunteers needed. Visit http://www.volunteerenm.org to sign up or learn more. Information: 575-769-2103
• ENMU Veterans Day celebration — celebrating 100th anniversary of World War I armistice. Information fair noon-4 p.m., Golden Student Success Center courtyard. Special presentations 1-3 p.m. GSSC presentation area. Closing flag ceremony 4 p.m. Veteran Memorial Flagpole. ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2130
• Milnesand community Thanksgiving — 5:30 p.m. gather, eat at 6 p.m., Milnesand Community Building, 4607 State Hwy 206, Milnesand. Ham, turkey, dressing, drinks provided. Covered dishes welcome. Information: 575-760-6606
• Deadline to purchase tickets for 51st annual ENMU Pops Dinner Concert — scheduled for 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building. Tickets: $30 adult; $20 active military and family. Information: 575-359-0145
Nov. 13
• Books and babies “Fabulous Food” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Costumes welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. “Maze murals” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-6th grade. Information: 575-356-3940
Nov. 14
• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Preschool storytime “Turkey Time” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Teens and tweens games — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• GriefShare grief support group — 6-8 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Room 203, Clovis. Information: 760-917-3051 or 575-309-4208
Nov. 15
• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Community College gym, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825
• Friends of the Portales Public Library used book sale — 5-7 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All books $5 a bag. Information: 575-356-3940
• Preschool storytime “Turkey Time” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• ENMU fall jazz concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377
Nov. 16
• Open house at New Mexico Christian Children’s Home — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMCCH, 1356 NM 236, Portales. Campus tours, lunch, performance by children. Information: 575-356-5372
• Friends of the Portales Public Library used book sale — 10 a.m-5 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Paperbacks $.25, hardbacks $.50. Information: 575-356-3940
• Holiday Shop Hop — 3-7 p.m., various merchants, Portales. Visit participating merchants and have a card punched to be eligible for prizes. Information: 575-356-8773
• Fall Festival — 5-9 p.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811
• Last day to buy tickets for the 2018 Altrusa Holiday Happening — scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Dec. 1, Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Tickets $30 per person, $160 per table. Information: 575-356-8531
Nov. 17
• Friends of the Portales Public Library used book sale — 8 a.m.-12 noon, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All books $1 a bag. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Area Train Society information day and food drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m, Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Bring donations of non-perishable food. Information: 575-762-8700
• Open house at New Mexico Christian Children’s Home — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., NMCCH, 1356 NM 236, Portales. Campus tours, lunch, performance by children. Information: 575-356-5372
• Genealogy Workshop with Beverly Duncan — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Hartley House Annual Festival of Trees — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Traci’s Greenhouse, 2600 Mabry Drive, Clovis.
• 51st annual ENMU Pops Dinner Concert — 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building. Tickets much be purchased by Nov. 12. $30 adult; $20 active military and family. Information: 575-359-0145
Ongoing
• Engraved pavers for sale to honor Roosevelt County veterans — Roosevelt County War Memorial Committee. Cost: $125 per paver, includes up to five lines. Order forms available at the Portales/Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Information: 575-356-8541
• High Plains Historical Foundation — rifle raffle. Henry Golden Boy. Tickets: $5 each or five for $20. Drawing in December. Information: 575-309-9893
• Stitches & Stories — Miniature quilt exhibit & silent auction fundraiser for Friends of the Portales Public Library. Bidding ends at 12 noon November 17. Portales Public Library, 218 S. Avenue B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Artist of the month — November Artist of the month at Clovis-Carver Public Library is Ashley Pipkin, with watercolors and acrylics. Information: 806-946-9221
To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]