Events calendar - Jan. 29

Today

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

• Roosevelt County 2020 Census Job Fair — 3-6 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Various field and office positions available, full and part-time positions, flexible work schedule. Hiring through March. Information: 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS

• Portales Municipal Schools math curriculum adoption presentation — 3:30 p.m., Zia Room, Portales Schools Central Office Annex Building, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Today’s presentation: Pearson Publishers (9th-12th grade). Information: 575-356-7000

• 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

Thursday

• Roosevelt County Second Amendment Rally — 9 a.m., Roosevelt County Courthouse square.

Information: contact Malin Parker via Facebook Messenger

• Preschool storytime “Share a Little Kindness” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Mayoral Candidate Forum — 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Sponsored by Concerns That Matter. Information: Carolyn Spence, 575-791-1218.

Friday

• Sage Kinsey's "The Mystery of Memory" opening artist reception — 4-6 p.m., Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Exhibit runs through March 13 during regular hours. Information: 575-769-2811

• Portales Creative Group Fifth Friday Art Extravaganza — 6-9 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main St. Portales. Art, music, dance. Information: 575-218-9166

Saturday

• 70th annual Noonday Kiwanis Pancake Day — 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis High School Cafeteria, 1900 Thornton, Clovis. Pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Tickets $6 adults; $4 for ages 4-10; age 3 and under are free. Eat in or carry out. Funds raised support numerous local organizations as well as children around the world. Information: Elaine Williford at [email protected] or 575-749-0231

• Roosevelt County Republicans monthly breakfast — 8:30-10 a.m., Mark’s Restaurant, 1126 W. First St., Portales. Coffee is free; breakfast on your own. Information: Tina Dziuk 505-918-0411

• Low-cost vet clinic — 10 a.m.-noon, PetSense, 4005 N. Prince, Suite B, Clovis. Cash or check only. For more information or to confirm clinic, contact PetSense at [email protected] or 575-762-7239

• Children and teen duct tape roses classes — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Duct tape provided, but bring your own if you want a specific color/pattern. Information: 575-769-7840

• “Dedication: A Faculty Recital” — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Gregory Gallagher, tenor, and Kayla Paulk, piano. Information: 575-562-2377

Monday

• Clovis/Portales legislative appreciation dinner — 6:30 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Sponsored by Clovis/Curry County and Roosevelt County Chambers, and Clovis Industrial Development Corporation. Tickets are $150 per person. Limited number of hotel rooms also reserved for reduced rate. Information: 575-763-3435 or 575-356-8541

• “Limited” exhibit — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Featuring the artwork of Dalton Bannister.  Open during regular building hours through Feb. 21. Information: 575-562-2189

Tuesday

• Early and absentee voting begins for New Mexico municipal elections

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

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

• Last day to register to vote in 2020 municipal elections — Register by 5 p.m. in county clerks’ offices. Information: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR/WebPages/InstructionsStep1.aspx

Feb. 5

• Preschool storytime “It Wasn’t Me” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

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

Feb. 6

• Preschool storytime “It Wasn’t Me” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “I Feel Bad About My Neck and Other Thoughts on Being a Woman” by Nora Ephron. Information: 575-763-9687

• Christopher Adkins, guest cellist from the Dallas Symphony Orchestra — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

• Cynthia Irwin-Williams Lectureship: “Paleoindian Use of the Rocky Mountains:  Higher and Earlier than You Thought!” — 7 p.m., Room 110, ENMU Art and Anthropology Building, Portales. Guest speaker: Bonnie Pitblado, Ph.D., professor of anthropology, Virginia Bell Endowed Chair in Anthropology, University of Oklahoma. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2206 or [email protected]

Feb. 7

• Artist reception for Dalton Banister — 5 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2198

Feb. 8

• Everybody Loves the Census: A Community Celebration — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Hosted by the City of Clovis, Clovis Community College, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce — Clovis Industrial Development Corporation, Eastern Plains Council of Governments, La Casa Family Health Center, Mix 107.5, and United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Free food; free t-shirts to first 500 people. Learn more about the 2020 census and why it is important to participate. Information: 575-763-9653

• Third annual Valentine’s Vendor and Crafter’s Market — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Rock Gym, 400 Commerce Way, Clovis. Hosted by Skip the Mall and Shop Small. Information: 575-840-5841

• Art Has Heart: A Spotlight on Emerging Artists — 1-3 p.m. Mission Room, Traci’s Greenhouse, 2600 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Meet emerging artists of all ages through the studio of Patsy Delk, and support arts for children. Proceeds go to organizations chosen by artists. Information: 575-309-9893

Feb. 10

• For the Love of Dental and Heart Health — 10 a.m.-noon, La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 W. 13th Street, Clovis. Free dental screenings for children and adults; free adult blood pressure checks. Information: 575-769-0888

• Rural Bookmobile East in Grady — 10-11:30 a.m., Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady; 11:35 a.m.-12 noon, Grady Post Office, 406 W. Main St., Grady. Information: 575-461-1824

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

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

• Jordan World Circus — 7-9 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Three-ring circus. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door: $18 adults, $14 children 3-12, free for children under 3. Information: 575-935-7000

Feb. 11

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

• 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

• Curry County and Area Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: 575-762-1842

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

Feb. 12

• Reality Check Day at Portales High School — 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Portales High School, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Experiential education program on for area ninth graders about adult financial responsibility. Volunteers needed to fill multiple roles in morning and/or afternoon sessions. Lunch is provided for those who help all day. To volunteer or learn more: http://www.volunteerenm.org/need/detail/?need_id=456421 or call 2-1-1

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

• Friends of the Portales Public Library — Noon, meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Guest speaker: Cazandra Campos-McDonald on her new book, “Dear Hemophilia: Finding Hope Through Chronic Illness.” Open to the public; sack lunches welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

• Portales Municipal Schools math curriculum adoption presentation — 3:30 p.m., Zia Room, Portales Schools Central Office Annex Building, 501 S. Abilene, Portales. Today’s presentation: Carnegie Learning (9th-12th grade). Information: 575-356-7000

• Young Adult Programming: “Grumpy Cat Collages” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Feb. 13

• Rural Bookmobile East in House — 10:30-11:30 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

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

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Cruising Steady: The Music & Friendship of Smokey Robinson & Aretha Franklin” — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Box office opens 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 senior/student/military. Information: 575-769-4131; ticket sales: 575-769-4031

Feb. 14

• Valentine’s Day

• Third annual For the Love of Roosevelt General Hospital dinner and auction — 6-10 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. Benefit for the RGH Foundation. Tickets $35 single; $250 table of eight; must be reserved/purchased by Feb. 5. Dinner, chance auction, silent auction. Information or to RSVP: email [email protected] or call 575-226-6669

Feb. 15

• Labor of Love “Ruff-age” Sale — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Trinity Church, 601 S. Ave. B, Portales. Clothes, furniture, household items, baked goods, and more. Proceeds benefit Labor of Love animal rescue. Donated items welcome. Early drop-off of donated items 5-6 p.m. Feb. 8-13, and 4-8 p.m. Feb. 14. Information: 575-214-1329

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

Feb. 18

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

Feb. 19

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Floyd Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

• Young Adult Programming: “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

• Sidney Shuler Faculty Recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

• 65th Annual High School Drama Festival — ENMU University Theatre Center, Portales. Open to high school students with paid registration. Information: enmu.edu/DramaFestival or 575-562-2711

Feb. 20

• 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

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

• Swanee Singers & Jazz Ensemble Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Richard Schwartz and Jason Paulk, conductors. Information: 575-562-2377

• 65th Annual High School Drama Festival — ENMU University Theatre Center, Portales. Open to high school students with paid registration. Information: enmu.edu/DramaFestival or 575-562-2711

Feb. 21

• 56th annual Portales Kiwanis Chili Supper — 5-7 p.m., fellowship hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Tickets: $8 adults, $5 children. Information: 575-749-1840

• 65th Annual High School Drama Festival — ENMU University Theatre Center, Portales. Open to high school students with paid registration. Information: enmu.edu/DramaFestival or 575-562-2711

Feb. 22

• Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser — 6-11 a.m., Parkland Baptist Church, 912 Parkland Drive, Clovis. Hosted by SaltLight Student Ministry to benefit Parkland students. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, juice, milk, and coffee. $5 per plate. Information: 575-762-1779

• 65th Annual High School Drama Festival — ENMU University Theatre Center, Portales. Open to high school students with paid registration. Information: enmu.edu/DramaFestival or 575-562-2711

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare — 7 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. Tickets: $10 general admission; $7 senior citizens (60 and up) and activity duty military; ENMU students free with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

Feb. 23

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare — 2 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. Tickets: $10 general admission; $7 senior citizens (60 and up) and activity duty military; ENMU students free with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

Feb. 25

• Books and Babies “Shape Up” — 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

Feb. 26

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Gymnasium, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

Feb. 27

• Young Adult Programming: Movie Madness: “Enchanted” (PG, 108 minutes) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

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

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare — 7 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. Tickets: $10 general admission; $7 senior citizens (60 and up) and activity duty military; ENMU students free with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

Feb. 28-29

• XO Marriage Conference: “Leap” Into Your Marriage — 6-9 p.m. Feb. 28; 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 29, Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main, Portales. Free. Snacks and childcare provided, but registration required. Register online at the Central Christian Church Facebook page, on the website at centralwired.org, or call 575-356-6201

Feb. 28

• Clovis Portales Kennel Club (CPKC) Stars and Stripes Agility Trial — 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Hosted by the CPKC. All-breed agility trial; 700 runs per day. Free admission for spectators, but only competing dogs allowed at event. Concessions available. Information: http://www.cpkcdogs.com or 505-264-9198

• ENMU Department of Music presents a double bill of one-act operas: “Dido and Aeneas,” composed by Henry Purcell, and “Le Docteur Miracle,” composed by Georges Bizet — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building. Directed by Travis Sherwood and Gregory Gallagher. $5 general admission; ENMU students free with ID. Information: 575-562-2377

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare — 7 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. Tickets: $10 general admission; $7 senior citizens (60 and up) and activity duty military; ENMU students free with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

Ongoing

• Pintores Art League group show — all month at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Features works from multiple artists in a variety of mediums. Artist for February is Pat Weekly with pastels and oils. Information: 806-946-9221

• Portales Creative Group artist for January displaying at James Polk Stone Community Bank, 109 E. Second St., Portales, is Kynzie Amarilla with acrylics on canvas. Information: 575-218-9166

• American Pickers on the History Channel is coming to NM in February. Looking for leads on interesting characters with interesting items. Private collections only; no stores, malls, flea markets, museums, auctions, businesses or anything open to the public.  Information: 1-855-OLD-RUST (653-7878) or [email protected]

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