Events calendar - May 2

Today

• Roosevelt County Ministerial Alliance National Day of Prayer observance — 6 a.m.-7 p.m., three area churches open for prayer and reading the Bible aloud throughout the day. Third and Kilgore Church of Christ, 1701 E. Third, Portales, Psalms and the New Testament; Calvary Baptist Church, 100 S. Ave. C, Portales, Genesis through Job; First Baptist Church, 1101 W. 18th St., Portales, Proverbs through Malachi. Information: 575-356-6761 or http://fbcportales.org/national-day-of-prayer

• 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

Friday

• Holland’s Clovis Office Equipment 90th anniversary celebration — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 601 N. Pile, Clovis. Open house, refreshments, door prizes. Information: 575-763-3495

• 4th annual Tucumcari Rawhide Days — 12 noon-midnight, Quay County Fairgrounds and Convention Center, 2000 Camino De Coronado Road, Tucumcari. Many events free. For complete schedule and ticket information, visit http://www.tucumcarirawhidedays.com or call 575-403-7274

• 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

• 2019 ENMU Senior Art Show closing reception — 3:15-4:30 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2778

• Thirsty 3rd of May Clovis MainStreet Mixer — 5-9 p.m., Underground Embassy, 321 E. First St., Clovis. Tickets $18 in advance; $20 at the door; must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets include first drink, plus snacks and live music. Information: 575-309-8370

• 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

Saturday

• 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

• Blackwater Draw’s annual Prehistory Day Open House — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Blackwater Draw Site, 508 NM 467, Portales. Gates open 9 a.m .; activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m .; director’s tour 1 p.m. Flint knapping, atatl throws, crafts. Information: 575-356-5235

• 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 requested. 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

• 4th annual Tucumcari Rawhide Days — 9 a.m.-midnight, Quay County Fairgrounds and Convention Center, 2000 Camino De Coronado Road, Tucumcari. Many events free, beginning with the 9 a.m. Longhorn Cattle Drive & Parade on Historic Route 66 from East Route 66 to the Quay County Fairgrounds. For complete schedule and ticket information, visit http://www.tucumcarirawhidedays.com or call 575-403-7274

• 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, cornhole tournament, 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

Sunday

• 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

Monday

• 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]

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

Tuesday

• 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

• Friends of the Portales Public Library — 12 noon, meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Program by Tawna Luscombe, interim director, Portales Public Library. Public is invited. Information: 575-356-3940

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

• Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., Bloodmobile, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• 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

• Community Thank You Celebration in honor of those who responded to the 267 Fire — 5:30 p.m., City Park, Portales. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Open to all. Information: 575-356-5354

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

• Read to Reel Page Turners Book Club — 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• 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 Commencements — 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., 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

• Blood drive — 1-5 p.m., Bloodmobile, Walmart, 1604 E Spruce St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Astronomy Day and Solar Viewing — Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. 3-5 p.m., solar viewing; 6-9 p.m., lunar and star viewing. Family friendly, but kids must be accompanied by adults. Information: 575-769-7840

• 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 12

• Mother’s Day

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 14

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Red Lobster, 2601 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Nonagenarian Tea — 2 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory, Clovis. Open to all and honoring all people who are 90 and older. Information: 575-762-3631

• Quilters’ Tuesday — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver 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

May 15

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

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., Gymnasium, Elida Municipal Schools, 103 N. Church, Elida. Information: 575-274-6211

• San Jon High School graduation — 6 p.m., Ed Lee Activities Complex, San Jon Municipal Schools, 7th & Elm, San Jon. Information: 575-576-2466

• Faith Triumphant Christian School graduation — 7 p.m., Faith Triumphant Church, 615 W. 4th St., Portales. Information: 575-359-1559

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

• Clovis Astronomy Club star party — 7-11 p.m., Ned Houk Park, Highway 209 north of Clovis. Open to public. Information: 757-846-7509

May 18

• Genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• Rooney-Moon Family Fun Day — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Hillcrest Park-Zoo, 1208 N. Norris, Clovis. Free admission to zoo and splash pad; food, music, games. Information: 575-763-0338

• Portales Inn grand opening — 1-4 p.m., Best Western Plus Portales Inn, 223 W. 2nd St., Portales. Hosted by Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation and Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Information: 575-356-8541

• 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: 575-769-4350

May 19

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

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

• House High School graduation — 2 p.m., Big gymnasium, 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

May 20

• Opening of Tejidos en Conexión (Connecting Threads) — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. International design project coordinated by Dr. Ana Isabel Pérez Gavilán and Jessica Gerlach. Display open through June 28. Information: 575-562-2778

May 22

• Portales High School Maypole dress rehearsals — 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., PHS Gymnasium, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. 6 p.m. video cameras only; 8 p.m. still photography only. Information: 575-356-7000

May 23

• Blood drive — 1:30-5:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• United Way of Eastern New Mexico Red Nose Day — 5-7 p.m., Java Loft Coffee Shop, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Fundraiser to benefit local children. Cake walk, face painting, hot dogs, etc. Tickets $10 or one pack of diapers; children 11 and under are free. Information: 575-769-2103 or 2-1-1

• Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Portales High School Maypole — 8 p.m., PHS Gymnasium, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. No photography. Information: 575-356-7000

May 24

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Curry County Offices, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Tucumcari High School graduation — 6 p.m., Rattler Gym, Tucumcari High School, 1001 S. 7th St., Tucumcari. Information: 575-461-3910

• Portales High School graduation — 7 p.m., Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000

May 25

• Floyd High School baccalaureate and graduation — 1 p.m., Gymnasium, Floyd Municipal Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Information: 575-478-2211

• Dora High School graduation — 3 p.m., Guy Luscombe Gymnasium, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School Street, Dora. Information: 575-477-2211

• Logan High School graduation — 4 p.m., Gymnasium, Logan Municipal Schools, 301 N. 2nd St., Logan. Information: 575-487-2252

May 27

• Memorial Day

May 31

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Ongoing

• Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for May at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, are Sandra Chancey, Ann Johnson, and Sandi Chitwood. Information: 806-946-9221

• 2019 ENMU senior art exhibition — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Exhibit open during regular library hours through 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]