Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Events calendar - April 24

Today

• College transfer fair — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Commons, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Meet with representatives from Eastern New Mexico University, Grand Canyon University, New Mexico State University, NMSU College of Engineering, Texas Tech University, University of New Mexico, University of the Southwest, Wayland Baptist University-Clovis Campus, and West Texas A&M University. Information: 575-769-2811

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

• “Unlikely” film screening and discussion — 10 a.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: Nancy Meadows at 575-769-4066 or Al Potthoff at 575-769-4760

• Preschool storytime “A Nest is a Home” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Compliance workshop — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Room 101, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free. Information: [email protected] or 800-934-2450

• Blood drive — 3 p.m.-7 p.m., Central Baptist Church meeting room, 2501 N. Norris, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Thursday

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

• Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Britt-Marie Was Here” by Fredrik Backman. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “A Nest is a Home” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Bone Hill: The Concert” with Martha Redbone — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Tickets $20 general admission; $15 senior/student/military; $45 family-friendly pass (five tickets). Box office opens 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: 575-769-4031

Friday

• Friends of the Library book sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• “Stay,” conference on suicide awareness — 6-9 p.m., Trinity Church, 601 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-5778

Saturday

• Kiwanis Club of Portales flower sale — 7 a.m.-noon, parking lot, C & S, Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Red, white, and pink geraniums; red, white, and purple petunias; all profits benefit children’s activities. Information: 575-749-1840 or 575-714-1741

• Roosevelt General Hospital “Spring into Good Health” health and wellness fair — 8 a.m.-noon, RGH, 42121 US 70, Portales. Blood draws available April 15-25 for consultation at the event. Booths available for $25. Information: 575-276-6669 or [email protected]

• Friends of the Library book sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Clovis Community College’s 6th annual Paint the Prairie Dawg Dash 5K — 9 a.m. CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Entrance fee: $15, students/military; $20 adults. Prizes for costumes. Register online at clovis.edu/dash. Information: 575-769-2811

• National Drug Take Back Day — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Roosevelt County Courthouse parking lot, 109 W. 1st St., Portales. Free and anonymous disposal of medications, ointments, sprays, needles/sharps. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Prevention Coalition and Portales Police Department. Information: 575-359-1048, ext. 2

• First Responders Appreciation Day — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Information: 575-769-1000

• Parents’ Night Out — 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m., KATZ Gymnastics, 2100 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Pizza, craft, playtime, movie. Open to all children age 3 and up. $25 per child; $5 discount for additional children. Drop-off begins at 5:30 p.m .; pick up no later than 9 p.m. Information: 575-742-8496

• Arise Sexual Assault Services free movie — 5:30 p.m., Yam Theater, 219 Main St., Portales. Screening of “The Hunting Ground,” (PG-13), an expose of rape crimes on college campuses, followed by discussion with ENMU counselors and Title IX coordinator. Snacks and t-shirts available for purchase. Information: 575-226-7263

• Chamber music recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Sidney Shuler, director. Information: 575-562-2377

• 2019 ENMU Senior Art Exhibition opens — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Exhibit open during regular library hours through May 10. Information: 575-562-2778

April 29

• Clovis Municipal Schools middle school bands pre-festival concert — 6-8:30 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300

• Skywarn Spotter Training Class — 6-8:30 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Presented by the National Weather Service and open to the public. Information: http://www.weather.gov/abq/skywarn_sked

April 30

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

• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Play Your Way” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Young Masters juried art show — 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Awards ceremony 6 p.m. Featuring artwork from students at Clovis High School and Clovis Freshman Academy. Information: 575-769-4300

• 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

• Clovis High School choir variety show — 6-8:30 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300

May 1

• Raptor Skies — 10 a.m.-12 noon, Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Presentation about predatory birds and live demonstration by Master Falconer Tom Smylie. Sponsored by Friends of Oasis State Park, and New Mexico State Parks. $5 per car park entrance fee. Information: 575-356-5331

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

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

May 2

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. by appointment only, House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple Road, House. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the House school district. Information or to make appointment: Caroline Simpson 575-279-7353

• Dairy Together Roadshow — 11 a.m. -2 p.m., Curry County Extension Building, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Includes lunch. RSVP at DairyTogether.com, or to Nick Levendofsky at 303-283-3528

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Community College gymnasium, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• National Day of Prayer service — Noon, Curry County Courthouse, 7th and Main St., Clovis.

• 2019 Lone Star Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship — 1-9 p.m., Greyhound Stadium, Portales. Tickets available on the home side of the stadium: three-day adult pass — $20; three-day student pass — $12; single day adult pass — $8; single day student pass — $6; children 12 and under free. Information: 575-562-4309

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

• ENMU presents “Wit” — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Margaret Edson, directed by Anne Beck. $7 general admission; ENMU students free with ID. Information or reservations: 575-562-2711

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

May 3

• 2019 Lone Star Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship — 1-9 p.m., Greyhound Stadium, Portales. Tickets available on the home side of the stadium: three-day adult pass — $20; three-day student pass — $12; single day adult pass — $8; single day student pass — $6; children 12 and under free. Information: 575-562-4309

• ENMU presents “Wit” — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Margaret Edson, directed by Anne Beck. $7 general admission; ENMU students free with ID. Information or reservations: 575-562-2711

May 4

• Clovis Municipal School District Job Fair — 9 a.m.-noon, CMS District Office, 1009 N. Main St., Clovis. Learn about and apply for positions for 2019-20 school year. Information: 575-769-4300

• Caring for Aging Parents/Loved Ones workshop — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Massey Center, New Mexico Baptist Children’s Home, 2200 S. Ave. I, Portales. Free; lunch provided but registration required by May 1. Information or to register: 575-226-3759 or email [email protected]

• High Plains Women’s Expo — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Admission: two canned goods to be donated to Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. Exhibits, fitness demonstrations, fashion shows. Information: 575-935-5000

• Third annual A.J. 5K Memorial Fun Run/Walk — 9 a.m. packet pickup, 10 a.m. run, Hillcrest Aquatic Center, 1700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. In memory of Alexander James Velasco and Congenital Heart Defect Awareness. $25 entry fee. Kids welcome. Information: Monica Velasco, 505-985-3051

• Spring Arts and Crafts Fair — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Games, activities, arts, crafts, treats. Information: 575-762-8700

• Traveling comic book store — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Super 8 Clovis, 2912 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Hosted by Kenny’s Comics, Odessa, Texas. Admission $5 (kids 12 and under free with paying adult). Buy or sell comics. Information: 432-212-4552

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• ENMU Music Carnival — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., outdoors between Golden Student Success Center and Music Building, ENMU campus, Portales. Live music, games, concessions. Information: [email protected]

• 2019 Lone Star Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championship — 1-9 p.m., Greyhound Stadium, Portales. Tickets available on the home side of the stadium: three-day adult pass — $20; three-day student pass — $12; single day adult pass — $8; single day student pass — $6; children 12 and under free. Information: 575-562-4309

• ENMU presents “Wit” — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Margaret Edson, directed by Anne Beck. $7 general admission; ENMU students free with ID. Information or reservations: 575-562-2711

• Star observing — 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Hosted by the Clovis Astronomy Club and Friends of Oasis State Park. $5 per vehicle park entrance fee. Multiple telescopes available for viewing. Information: 757-846-7509

• Drake Hays Band in concert — 7:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Information or to purchase tickets: 575-935-7000

May 5

• ENMU presents “Wit” — 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Margaret Edson, directed by Anne Beck. $7 general admission; ENMU students free with ID. Information or reservations: 575-562-2711

• Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors. Information: 575-562-2377

May 6

• Women’s Initiative Network Spring Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Speaker: Robyn Snowberger. Tickets $20 WIN members; $25 non-members. Information: call 2-1-1 or email [email protected]

May 7

• Rural Bookmobile East — 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Causey Fire Station, 116 Main St., Causey. Information: 575-461-1824

• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Paint by Number” flowers for mom — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Municipal Schools all-choral night concert — 7 p.m., Rock Staubus Gymnasium, 1900 N. Thornton, Clovis. Reserve tickets $5 for east side of gym, sections A-D, family passes and employee ID badges not accepted; general admission tickets $3 for upstairs of gym both sides, family passes and employee ID badges will be accepted. Information: Brandon Boerio, 575-769-4350, ext. 1020, or Matthew Wolfe at ext. 1003

May 8

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

• Rural Bookmobile East — 1:45 p.m.-3 p.m., Elida City Hall, 704 Clark St., Elida. Information: 575-461-1824

• Teens and Tweens: “Game On” Xbox one free play and board games — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• ENMU student film screening — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2711

May 9

• Clovis Community College Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony — 1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4025

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

• Clovis Community College RadTech Pinning Ceremony — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4025

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

• Clovis Municipal Schools all-band “POPS” concert — 7 p.m., Rock Staubus Gymnasium, 1900 N. Thornton, Clovis. Reserve tickets $5 for east side of gym, sections A-D, family passes and employee ID badges not accepted; general admission tickets $3 for upstairs of gym both sides, family passes and employee ID badges will be accepted. Information: Brandon Boerio, 575-769-4350, ext. 1020, or Matthew Wolfe at ext. 1003

May 10

• Aging: What to Expect and How to Cope — 9 a.m.-12 noon, McAlister Room, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Extension Office, and presented by Cydney Martin, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Santa Fe County. Information: 575-356-4417

• 2019 ENMU Senior Art Exhibition artist lecture and closing reception — 1 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Information: 575-562-2778

• Clovis Community College Commencement — 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4025

May 11

• ENMU Spring Commencement — Greyhound Arena, Portales. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Ceremony: 10 a.m .; Colleges of Business, Education and Technology, and Fine Arts Ceremony: 2 p.m. Doors open at 9 a.m. for morning ceremony, and 1 p.m. for afternoon ceremony. Event will be live-streamed. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2175

• Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation Hall of Honor Banquet — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner tickets ($40 individual; $295 table of 8; $350 table of 10) available at Clovis Schools Administration Office, Instruction Department, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4320

May 13

• Rural Bookmobile East in Grady — 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. 11:30 a.m.-noon, Grady Post Office, 406 W. Main St., Grady. Information: 575-461-1824

• Rural Bookmobile East — 2:20 p.m.-2:40 p.m., St. Vrain. Information: 575-461-1824

• Rural Bookmobile East in Melrose — 2:55 p.m.-3:20 p.m., Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main St., Melrose. 3:25 p.m.-4:50 p.m., Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 E. Missouri Ave., Melrose. Information: 575-461-1824

May 16

• Rural Bookmobile East in House — 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple St., House. 11:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m., House Village Community Center, 110 S. Apple St., House. Information: 575-461-1824

May 17

• Elida High School graduation — 6 p.m., Elida Municipal Schools, 103 N. Church, Elida. Information: 575-274-6211

• Melrose High School graduation — 7 p.m., PE Complex, Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 E. Missouri Ave., Melrose. Information: 575-253-4267

May 18

• Clovis Christian School graduation — 2 p.m., Living Stones Church, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-2278

• Clovis High School graduation — 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-430

May 19

• Texico High School graduation — 2 p.m., Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Information: 575-482-3801

• Grady High School graduation — 5 p.m., Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. Information: 575-357-2192

• House High School graduation — House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple St., House. Information: 575-279-7353

• Baccalaureate Sunday — 6 p.m. Portales High School Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Presented by the Roosevelt County Ministerial Alliance; open to all graduating seniors in Roosevelt County. Information: 575-356-6001

Ongoing

• Portales High School Interact Club is collecting old eyeglasses to be distributed through a nonprofit international program, and also plastic bags to be used on local food distribution program. Bring glasses and bags to any of the Portales Schools main offices through April 30. Information: email [email protected]

• Community Services Center food drive sponsored by the Roosevelt County Chamber Ambassadors — Items may be dropped off 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Portales/Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Current needs include canned foods, ramen noodles, packaged pasta dishes, cereal, apple and grape juice, peanut butter crackers, cheese crackers, tuna, Vienna sausages, and potted meat. Information: 575-356-8541 or 575-359-1759

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for April at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Crystal Pritchett with abstract acrylic art. Information: 806-946-9221

• 2019 senior art exhibition — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Exhibit open during regular library hours April 29-May 10. Information: 575-562-2778

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

 
 
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