Events calendar - July 24

Today

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

• Portales Summer Reading Program Rocketeers: Under the Sea — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940

• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program: Landing Party — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. 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

Thursday

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

• Portales Summer Reading Program Landing Day: closing party — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Community College Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony — 1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4976

• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “Super 8” (PG-13, 112 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Teen Bath Bombs — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to ages 12-17. Information: 575-769-7840

• Roosevelt County Chamber Ambassadors free family movie night: “Mary Poppins Returns” — 9 p.m., City Park, Seventh and Abilene, Portales. Concessions available, including popcorn, candy, pizza, soft drinks. Information: 575-356-8541

Friday

• 40th annual Golf Scramble and first annual 5K run/walk to benefit Casa Esperanza — Clovis. 5K run/walk: sign in 7:30 a.m. at the old pro shop by the Hillcrest Park walking trail; run begins at 8 a.m .; $30 per participant; first 50 receive goodies bags. Nine-hole golf scramble: sign in at 4 p.m., tee time at 5:30 p.m., Colonial Golf Course; $200 per four-person team includes cart, green fees, and meal following event; additional meals available at $10 per ticket. Sponsored by the Clovis/Portales Association of Realtors. Information: 575-762-4608

• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (PG, 89 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; all ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Game Day — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

Saturday

• 8th annual Border Town Days 5K Fun Run, 1K Run/Walk, Lazy Man 1-Mile Ride — 7 a.m. (Central time) registration; 8 a.m.(Central time) start, First Baptist Church, 404 E. Ave. E, Farwell, Texas. Fundraiser for Farwell/Texico senior citizens. Entry fees: $15 for 5 K; $10 for 1K or Lazy Man mile. Early registration forms available at Texico City Hall or Stateline Tribune. Information: Carolyn Johnson at 575-482-3314 or 575-799-0977

• Back to School Giveaway — 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Faith Christian Family Church, 3401 N. Norris St., Clovis. Backpacks and coats for kids; limit two children per family. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and adults must be accompanied by children. Information: 575-762-7751 or [email protected]

• Daniel Coleman benefit poker run and bike/car wash — 9 a.m., High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Poker run begins at 9 a.m. $10 per person. Barbecue, raffle, etc., to assist Coleman family with medical expenses. Bring bikes and cars to be washed. Information: 575-769-1000

• Border Town Days — Texico and Farwell. Parade 10 a.m. (Mountain time) begins at Texico City Park, Griffin Street, Texico, and finishes at Farwell City Park, 400 block Third Street, Farwell, Texas. Food, fun, games, live music all afternoon in Farwell City Park. Local non-profit food vendors. No dogs allowed. Information: 806-481-3681

• City of Clovis Ethnic Fair — 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Fun run/walk; car show, health care fair, etc. Information: email [email protected] or call 575-749-6570

• Low-cost spay/neuter clinic — North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Fifty appointments available each day. Spay/neuter $50, rabies vaccine $10, DA2PP vaccine $15, and microchipping $15. Available to low-income pet owners; proof of income or government aid required. Register online at thegooddogrescue.org/spayneuter-clinic. Information: [email protected]

Sunday

• Low-cost spay/neuter clinic — North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Fifty appointments available each day. Spay/neuter $50, rabies vaccine $10, DA2PP vaccine $15, and microchipping $15. Available to low-income pet owners; proof of income or government aid required. Register online at thegooddogrescue.org/spayneuter-clinic. Information: [email protected]

Monday-Aug. 2

• Youth Tennis Camp — 6:30-7:30 p.m. daily, Bill Wahlman tennis courts by Portales Junior High School, between Abilene and East Third Streets, Portales. Open to youth from kindergarten through seventh grade. Cost is $40 per camper. Must register by Friday. Information or to register: 575-356-8598 or email [email protected]

Monday

• Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America) Girl Troop Signup Night — 6:30-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information event for girls ages 11-17 who are interested in a new troop forming soon. Hosted by Scouts of Clovis and Portales. Information: email [email protected] or call 248-790-3126

Tuesday

• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” — 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. First come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106

• Blood drive — 1:30-5:30 p.m., Battle of the Badges Bloodmobile, Clovis Fire Department, 320 Mitchell St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

July 31

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9-11:30 a.m. by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri 575-482-3492

• Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Battle of the Badges Bloodmobile, Clovis Fire Department, 320 Mitchell St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Summer Movie Under the Stars — 8:15 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free movie on the back lawn; popcorn and soda provided. Information: 575-762-8700

Aug. 2-4

• New Mexico tax-free holiday — 12:01 a.m. Aug. 2 through midnight Aug. 4; taxes waived on many back-to-school items. Information: http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/tax-holiday.aspx

Aug. 2

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Elida Municipal Schools, 103 Church St., Elida. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Elida school district. Information or to make appointment: Peggy Eimen 575-274-6211

• Artists’ reception for the New Mexico and West Texas Art Educator Exhibition — 3 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Featured artists include Alyssa Lopez, Muleshoe High School; Christopher Don Rabb, Clovis High School; Corey R. Pickett, Clovis Municipal Schools; Julia L. Woodruff, Elida Municipals Schools; Sherri Suzanne Pierce-Perry, Portales Junior High School; Suzan P. Lundy, Marshal Middle School; and Yvette Tarango, Clovis High School. Information: 575-562-2373

• First United Methodist Church community yard sale — 5-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, FUMC, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

• Kids’ Bike Night — 5:30-8:30 p.m., High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Strider races, bouncy house, and stunt show. Strider races begin at 6 p.m. Information: 575-769-1000

Aug. 3

• Sand Volleyball and Cornhole Tournament supporting Clovis High School Girls’ Volleyball — 8 a.m., Little Safari (formerly Luck-E Dawg Kiddy Land), 1201 Sycamore, Clovis. Teams must register by July 29. Registration cost for 6-person co-ed volleyball teams is $120. Registration for two-person cornhole teams is $40 per team. Free admission for spectators; concessions will be available. For volleyball registration or information, email [email protected] or call Amy Kelley 575-309-8516. For cornhole registration or information, email [email protected] or call Yolanda Gallegos 575-749-2799

• “Painting a Better Story” art project — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. In conjunction with tax-free weekend Children ages 3-18 invited to create paintings to be sold in a September fundraiser auction to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Free; all materials provided. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

• First United Methodist Church community yard sale — 7 a.m-1 p.m., parking lot, FUMC, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

Aug. 6

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 Missouri Ave., Melrose. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Melrose school district. Information or to make appointment: Karla Moore 575-253-4266

• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” — 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. First come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 Highway 70, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Under Over Festival — 3-7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. Free arts/crafts activities, classes, art show, giveaways, entertainment. Information: Email [email protected]

• “Painting a Better Story” art project — 3-7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. In conjunction with Under Over Festival. Children ages 3-18 invited to create paintings to be sold in a September fundraiser auction to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Free; all materials provided. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

Aug. 7

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Fort Sumner Municipal Schools, 1001 Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Fort Sumner school district. Information or to make appointment: Robyn Drake 575-355-7766

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

Aug. 9

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Dora school district. Information or to make appointment: Stacy Smith 575-477-2211

• Clovis Back to School Health Center Celebration — 4-7 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center Clovis, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Family event with free immunizations, blood pressure checks, dental screenings, car seat clinic, blood drive, interactive games, community vendors, bounce house, food, music, face painting. Information: Jasmine Johnson at 575-359-3825

• Blood drive — 4-7 p.m., Bloodmobile, La Casa Family Health Center Clovis, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Marriage Night — 7-9:45 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church, 3401 N. Norris, Clovis. $10 per person includes barbecue, fun, games, guest speakers. Fundraiser for Faith Christian youth group. Singles welcome. Childcare available. Advance tickets encouraged; space is limited. Information: 575-762-7751

Aug. 10

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, La Casa Family Health Center Portales, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Back to School Expo — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Local exhibitors, businesses, non-profits, organizations, art classes, demonstrations, fashion shows, live music and performances, and a cornhole tournament. Information: 575-935-5000

• “Painting a Better Story” art project — Noon-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. In conjunction with Back to School Expo. Children ages 3-18 invited to create paintings to be sold in a September fundraiser auction to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Free; all materials provided. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

• Public star viewing — 8-10 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Base Line Road, Portales. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club and Friends of Oasis State Park. Event is free, but park entry is $5 per car. Multiple telescopes available for use. Information: 757-846-7509

Aug. 13-17

• Curry County Fair, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 15

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Stoney LaRue in concert with Micky and the Motor Cars — doors open 7 p.m .; concert 8 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Tickets $15-$19 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 16

• Brigade Freestyle Motocross — doors open 5 p.m .; showtime 7 p.m., Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. Tickets $18-$22 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

• Curry County Fair junior livestock auction — 6:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-935-7000

• Drake Hayes concert — 10 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Follows the junior livestock sale. Free for anyone at the Curry County Fair. Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 17

• 2019 Moo-ve It!: The 9th Annual Southwest Cheese Fundraising Truck Pull Competition benefiting the United Way of Eastern New Mexico — 10 a.m.-noon, parking lot, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Fifteen-member teams compete to pull a loaded milk tanker truck. Registration 9:30-10 a.m. day of event, but advance registration encouraged. Entry fee is $400 per team; 100 percent of money goes to UWENM. Must be 18 and over to participate. Multiple levels of event sponsorship also available. Information: email [email protected] or call 575-769-2103

• Brigade Freestyle Motocross — doors open 5 p.m .; showtime 7 p.m., Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. Tickets $18-$22 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

• Tejano Concert featuring Los Palominos, Rick Fuentes and Brown Express, Grupo Mezcal — doors open 7 p.m .; concert 8 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Tickets $15-$19 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 22

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

Aug. 26

• United Way of Eastern New Mexico Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $15-$20, available online at http://www.mkt.com/uwenm/item/win-luncheon. Information: 575-769-2103

Aug. 27-31

• Roosevelt County Fair, Fairgrounds, Portales. Information: 575-356-4417

Aug. 28

• Summer Movie Under the Stars — 8:15 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free movie on the back lawn; popcorn and soda provided. Information: 575-762-8700

Ongoing

• New Mexico and West Texas Art Educator Exhibition — through August 2, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open during regular building hours. Artists’ reception 3 p.m. Aug. 2. Featured artists include Alyssa Lopez, Muleshoe High School; Christopher Don Rabb, Clovis High School; Corey R. Pickett, Clovis Municipal Schools; Julia L. Woodruff, Elida Municipals Schools; Sherri Suzanne Pierce-Perry, Portales Junior High School; Suzan P. Lundy, Marshal Middle School; and Yvette Tarango, Clovis High School. Information: 575-562-2373

• Clovis and Portales Farmers Markets — Clovis: 10 a.m. Saturdays, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, parking lot of Goodwin Lake Walking Trail, 3201 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales: 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays during July and August, parking lot of First Street and Avenue B, Portales. Information: 575-760-0690

• Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for July at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, are members of the Muleshoe Art Association. Information: 806-946-9221

• Curry County Summer Food Service Program — free nutritious breakfasts and lunches served at numerous locations to children 18 and under through August 2. Sponsored by La Casa Family Health Center; the New Mexico Children, Youth, Families Department Family Nutrition Bureau; and the United States Department of Agriculture. Information: http://www.lacasahealth.com or 575-359-3764

• Roosevelt County Summer Food Service Program — free nutritious breakfasts and lunches served at numerous locations to children 18 and under through August 2. Sponsored by La Casa Family Health Center; NM CYFD Family Nutrition Bureau; and the USDA. Information: http://www.lacasahealth.com or 575-359-3764

• Kids’ College — Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Wide variety of classes and activities for ages 3-17. New classes beginning regularly through Aug. 1. Costs vary; scholarships available. For a complete listing, visit http://www.clovis.edu/kidscollege Information: 575-769-4760

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