Events calendar - March 10

Last updated Mar 08, 2019 2:58pm

Today

• Daylight Saving Time begins — 2 a.m. Turn clocks ahead one hour.

• Clovis Bowhunters Club “Luck O Thee Irish” shoot — 8 a.m.-2 p.m., archery range, northwest corner Ned Houk Park, eight miles north of Clovis on Highway 209. $10 per person; $20 per family. Information: 850-582-0816 or 575-799-6526

Monday

• Produce to People — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Free in-season fruits and vegetables; no proof of income necessary; bring your own bags. Information: 575-763-6130

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Game On: Xbox one free play and board games” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Bring your own board games. Information: 575-356-3940

• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 6:30-7:45 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Tuesday

• Legal Resources for the Elderly Program legal workshop — 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., legal workshop; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., power of attorney clinic. Fort Sumner Senior Center, 812 N. First St., Fort Sumner. Advance registration required for power of attorney clinic. To register or have questions answered by an attorney, call the LREP hotline 800-876-6657 or 505-797-6005

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Movie Madness: Kubo and the Two Strings” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Garden Brothers Circus — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Free children’s tickets available through local schools, daycares, etc. First 100 adult tickets purchased online are $12.50 per person. Online tickets range from $17.50 to $36. Information: http://www.gardenbroscircus.com

• Quilters’ Tuesday — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carvery Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines; observers welcome. Pre-register or information: Sara at 575-763-9687

Wednesday

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Stop Motion Storytelling: Make Your Own Movie!” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Luncheon — 11:45 a.m., Yam Theater, 219 S. Main St., Portales. Program featuring Sen. Stuart Ingle and other legislators at 12 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Register online at http://www.portales.com or call 575-356-8541

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Movie Madness: A Wrinkle in Time” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• St. Patrick’s Day social — 4-6 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince, Clovis. Raffles, drinks, appetizers, music. RSVP to 575-762-8700

Friday

• 3rd annual Veterans Resource Event — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Free. Information: 575-562-2195

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Make Your Own Art: Choose Your Own Craft and Do It Your Way!” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Deadline to register projects for Eastern in Action — 5 p.m., ENMU Department of Public Safety, ENMU, Portales. Apply for community service projects to be done on March 30 by ENMU students. Information: 575-562-2392

• Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Cry, the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton. Information: 575-769-7840

Saturday

• 8th Annual Pregnancy Resource Center Leap for Life Fun Run — Ned Houk Memorial Park, Highway 209 north of Clovis. Registration 7:45-8:30 a.m. 1K, 5K, 10K runs/walks with staggered start times beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cost $10-$35. Register online at: https://www.active.com/clovis-nm/running/distance-running-races/leap-for-life-fun-run-2019. Information: 575-935-5433

• United Way TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food distribution — 8 a.m. volunteers needed for sorting; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. distribution; 10:30 a.m. new applicants sign in. Central Christian Church fellowship hall, 1528 S. Main Ave., Portales. Information: 575-769-2103 or 2-1-1

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Wal-Mart, 3728 N. Prince, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Book signing for local author Darynda Jones — 1:30-3:30 p.m., Turn the Page Books and More, 918 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-0070

• The Hard Road Trio and Travis Erwin in concert — 5-7 p.m., Prayer Garden Bakery, 113 7th St., Fort Sumner. $10 suggested donation. Food available for purchase. Information: 575-714-0215

• Friends of the National Rifle Association banquet — 6-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $45 for single, $75 per couple. Information and tickets: Rick Andes at 575-799-7285

March 17

• St. Patrick’s Day

• The Hard Road Trio and Travis Erwin in concert — Floyd United Methodist Church, 1536 NM 267, Floyd. Performing in workshop service at 9 a.m .; potluck lunch at 10:30 a.m .; concert from 2-4 p.m. All events free and open to public; donations accepted. Information: 575-714-0215

March 18

• Photography & writing with ENMU’s visiting writer Don Mitchell — 8 a.m., Rotary Park, Portales. Free. Meet by playground. Bring camera of your choice, including cell phone cameras. Information: 575-607-6643

• Produce to People — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Soccer fields by the Hillcrest Zoo entrance, 1200 N. Norris, Clovis. Free in-season fruits and vegetables; no proof of income necessary; bring your own bags. Information: 575-763-6130

March 19

• Books and babies “Welcome Spring” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

• Afterschool at the Library: “Sprouting Spring” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Allied Health Programs information session and open house — 6-8 p.m., Clovis Community College Allied Health Building, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. For students interested in CCC’s students for applying to CCC's nursing, physical therapist assistant, radiologic technology, and emergency medical services programs. Information: 575-769-4976

• Free Family Night at the Interactive Science Museum — 6 p.m.-8 p.m., portable building on the northeast side of campus off Trades Road by Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4909

March 20

• Blood drive — 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Clovis High School lecture hall, 1900 Thornton, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Spring in Your Step” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Egg Art competition — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince, Clovis. Decorate there, or bring egg for judging by 1 p.m. Information: 575-762-8700

• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• Teens and Tweens: “CD Art” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 21

• Let’s Talk! Breakfast and Ranchers’ Round Table — 8 a.m.-noon, Curry County Fairgrounds pavilion, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Sponsored by Roosevelt and Curry County extension offices and New Mexico State University Corona Range and Livestock Research Center. Information: 575-356-4417

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Spring in Your Step” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• The ENMU Department of Music presents “Voices of Musicals” — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring Travis Sherwood, baritone; Corey Trahan, baritone; Shelley Cooper, soprano; and Kayla Paulk, pianist. Information: 575-562-2377

March 22

• Reading by ENMU’s visiting writer Don Mitchell and poet Ruth Mitchell — 1 p.m., Arts and Anthropology Room 110, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-607-6643

• K-ENMU juried art show awards and closing reception — 6 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373

• “Gone, But Not Forgotten” Cowboy Polo Tournament — 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Fundraiser for Relay for Life. Four-person teams, $200 per team; brooms and beach balls provided; teams provide horses. Information: 575-760-0101, 575-607-5692, or 575-309-6487

March 23

• Special Hearts Prom — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Catered dinner and dance open by invitation to individuals with special needs and their companions. RSVP by March 20. Information: Ronda at 575-935-5004

• Hayden Haddock in concert — Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m .; concert at 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets $12; tickets at the door $16. Tickets available at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

March 25

• Reading by ENMU’s visiting writer Don Mitchell and poet Ruth Mitchell — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-607-6643

• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 6:30-7:45 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

March 26

• Afterschool at the Library: “Hexbug Challenge” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

March 27

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “On the Farm” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

March 28

• Blood Drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Cesar Chavez Challenge. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Here We Grow program — 2-4 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince, Clovis. Information: 575-762-2800

• Preschool storytime “On the Farm” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

March 29

• Portales Creative Group Fifth Friday Art Show — 5-9 p.m., Yam Theater, 219 Main St., Portales. Dance Studio Extreme 6-6:30 p.m .; live music by Lute of Orpheus, 7-9 p.m. Information:

• Portales High School presents “Cinderella” — 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 military/student/seniors over 60 (all with ID); free for teachers (with ID) and children 5 and under. Come as your favorite prince or princess; photo opportunities with Cinderella and other cast members after the show. Information: 575-356-7015

• 69th Annual Floyd Lions Club Country Jamboree — 7 p.m., Floyd High School gymnasium, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 military with ID. Concession stand opens at 6 p.m. Information: Wade Carter 575-760-1317

March 30

• Eastern In Action Jobsite Project — 7 a.m., Campus Union Building lobby, ENMU, Portales. ENMU students doing community service projects throughout Portales. Register your project by March 15 at ENMU Department of Public Safety. Information: 575-562-2392

• New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Great American Clean-Up and canned food drive — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Pizza and water served at 11:30 a.m. Bring non-perishable foods for drive. Information: 575-356-6662, option #1 or #2

• Friends of Oasis State Park 10th Annual Trout Derby — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. $5 per vehicle park entrance fee for non-annual permit holders; $5 per person derby entrance fee. Anglers 12 years of age and older must have a valid New Mexico fishing license. Information: 575-356-5331

• Eastern New Mexico chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet — 5-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $65 for one meal and a membership; $95 for two meals and a membership. Must be purchased in advance. Information: https://events.rmef.org/shop.aspx?eid=7005 or Allan Myers 575-799-1782

• Leadership Portales presents Battle of the Brains — 7 p.m., Campus Union Building Ballroom, ENMU, Portales. Teams of 8 must register by March 22. $250 per team. Proceeds support summer youth programs. Information: https://www.portales.com/events/details/battle-of-the-brains-4412 or 575-356-8541

• Portales High School presents “Cinderella” — two performances: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 military/student/seniors over 60 (all with ID); free for teachers (with ID) and children 5 and under. Come as your favorite prince or princess; photo opportunities with Cinderella and other cast members after the show. Information: 575-356-7015

March 31

• Portales High School presents “Cinderella” — 3 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 military/student/seniors over 60 (all with ID); free for teachers (with ID) and children 5 and under. Come as your favorite prince or princess; photo opportunities with Cinderella and other cast members after the show. Information: 575-356-7015

April 2

• United Way of Eastern New Mexico annual awards banquet — 6-8 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner and cash bar. $40 person; $320 for table of 8. RSVP by March 28 to 575-769-2103

April 3

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. by appointment only, Floyd Municipal Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Floyd school district. Information or to make appointment: Fran Bilberry 575-478-2211

• ENMU Sidewalk Chalk Competition — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., various locations on ENMU campus, Portales. Pre-registration required.

April 4

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9-11:30 a.m. by appointment only, San Jon Municipal Schools, 7th and Elm, San Jon. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the San Jon school district. Information or to make appointment: Stacy Kent 575-576-2466

• Blood drive — 1-5 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 Highway 70, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Gregory Gallagher faculty voice recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU music building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

April 5

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30-11:30 a.m. by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin, Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative No. 6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri 575-482-3492

• ENMU Jazzfest Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

April 6

• Do It Yourself Expo — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free demonstrations and paid classes. Information: 575-935-5000

• Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-762-4342

• ENMU Jazzfest Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

April 7

• Do It Yourself Expo — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free demonstrations and paid classes. Information: 575-935-5000

• Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-762-4342

Ongoing

• Free tax assistance in Portales — 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (except March 12 and 14) through April 11, Rooms 136 and 138, College of Business, ENMU, Portales. Accounting professors and other volunteers will help with personal tax forms. Information: 575-562-2342

• Pintores Art League artists will have a group display for the month of March at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 806-946-9221

• K-ENMU juried art show — Runnells Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open during regular hours through March 22. Information: 575-562-2373

• Pre-registration for ENMU Sidewalk Chalk Competition — Deadline is March 29 for the competition slated for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 3 at various locations around ENMU. Online registration available at http://www.enmu.edu/dayofart. Information: 575-562-2373

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]

Events calendar - March 10

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