Events calendar - Feb. 26

Last updated Feb 25, 2020 4:7pm

Today

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Health and Fitness Center Gymnasium, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825 or Jan Williams at 575-769-4154

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

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

• Clovis Community College early college high school informational meeting — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open to Clovis High School freshman and sophomores interested in the opportunity to gain an associate degree or industry credential and a high school diploma simultaneously. Information: Melissa Winn at 575-769-4778

• ENMU Black History Month presentation: “From the Streets to the Stage” — 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2473

Thursday

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

• Read with Gunther the therapy dog — 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Space is limited; sign up available at the front desk. Information: 575-769-7840

• 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

• ENMU Black History Month presentation: “Black Excellence” — 6 p.m., Greyhound Lounge, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2473

• Portales Municipal Schools pre-festival choir concert — 6 p.m., Portales High School Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Featuring choirs from PHS, Portales Junior High School, and Lindsey Steiner Elementary. Information: 575-356-7000

• 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

Friday-Saturday

• XO Marriage Conference: “Leap” Into Your Marriage — 6-9 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-noon, Saturday, 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

Friday

• 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. Tickets available online at enmuopera.booktix.com. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday

• Clovis Wedding Expo: Leap into Love — 2-6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Bridal fashion show, giveaways, exhibits. Information: 575-935-5000

• Spaghetti and meatballs dinner and auction — 5:30-8:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Fundraiser to support Portales Schools’ Destination Imagination teams. Tickets $10 at the door. Auction at 6 p.m. Information: [email protected] or 575-309-6683

Sunday

• 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

• ENMU Symphonic Wind and Wind Symphony concert — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Ray E Cramer, guest conductor; Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors. Information: 575-562-2377

Monday

• Super Friends: A Faculty Recital by Richard Schwartz and Friends — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

• Opening of Kindergarten through ENMU 11th Annual Juried Community Youth Art Exhibition — Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Open during regular library hours through March 20. Awards ceremony and reception March 20. Information: 575-562-2198

Tuesday

• Municipal Election Day — 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

• Blood drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Lecture Hall, Clovis High School, 1900 Thornton, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• 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): “Seussical Science” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

March 4

• Preschool storytime “10 Apples Up on Top” — 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

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

• Open Lab — 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, ENMU University Theatre Center, Portales. Coordinated by Anne Beck. Information: 575-562-2711

March 5

• Roosevelt County Census Job Fair — 3-6 p.m., Classroom, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Field and office positions available; full and part-time positions. Information: 2020census.gov/jobs

• Preschool storytime “10 Apples Up on Top” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

March 6

• Deadline to register a project for the March 28 Eastern In Action Service Day — Registration packets are available at the ENMU Department of Public Safety and Portales City Hall. Information: contact Brant Freeman at [email protected] or 505-801-1192

• Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party — 3:30 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

March 7

• Spring Craft and Vendor Fair — 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Club 44 at The Happy Place, 109 S. Main, Portales. Vendors and crafters wanted. Information: 575-226-9276

March 9

• 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

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Painted Frames and Windchimes” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• 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

March 10

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

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: Movie Madness: “The Dark Crystal” (PG, 120 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Roosevelt County Democratic Party monthly meeting — 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: Email [email protected]

March 11

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

March 12

• 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

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Walmart, 1604 E. Spruce, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: Movie Madness: “The NeverEnding Story” (PG, 94 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 13

• Early packet pickup for the March 14 9th annual Leap for Life Fun Run — noon-6 p.m., Pregnancy Resource Center, 621 N. Main St., Clovis. Packets available for tomorrow’s run. Information: 575-935-5433

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769.-7868.

• Clovis Evening Lions’ Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show — 1-7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 military discount for active duty military and spouse; children under 12 free with adult; three-day admission pass $10. Food vendors on site. Information: Joe Whitehurst at 575-760-1379

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Canvas Art: Do What You Want, Your Way” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 14

• 9th annual Leap for Life Fun Run — 7:45 a.m., Ned Houk Memorial Park, Highway 209 north of Clovis. Check-in/packet pick-up and day-of registration 7:45-8:30 a.m. 10K, 5K, and 1K races with staggered start times. 5K and 1K races are stroller-friendly. Registration cost: running-10K — $35; running/walking-5K — $25; kids (6-12 years old) fun run/walk 5K — $15; family (adult)-1K — $20; kids (2-12)-1K — $10; virtual run — any distance, any place — $25. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. Register in person at the Pregnancy Resource Center, 621 N. Main St., Clovis, or register online at: https://www.active.com/clovis-nm/running/leap-for-life-fun-run-2020. Information: 575-935-5433

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — noon-2 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769.-7868.

• Clovis Evening Lions’ Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 military discount for active duty military and spouse; children under 12 free with adult; three-day admission pass $10. Food vendors on site. Information: Joe Whitehurst at 575-760-1379

March 15

March 16

• Nursing Peer Forum — Noon-1 p.m., Career Services at Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Current nursing students in all levels available to talk to anyone interested in the CCC nursing program. Information: 575-769-4085

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769.-7868.

March 17

• Books and Babies “Spring is in the Air” — 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): “Leprechaun Traps” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769.-7868.

March 18

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

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

• Allied Health Programs information session and open house — 6-8 p.m., Allied Health Building, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps, Clovis. Event for students interesting in applying to CCC's Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Emergency Medical Services programs. Representatives from Academic Advising, Career & Development, and Financial Aid will also be on hand. Information: 575-769-2811

March 19

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

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s Roots of Jazz” — 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; $45 family friendly pass (5 tickets). Information: 575-769-4131; ticket sales: 575-769-4031

March 20

• Awards ceremony and closing reception for the Kindergarten through ENMU 11th Annual Juried Community Youth Art Exhibition — Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: 575-562-2198

• Kenneth Tse and Arno Bornkamp, guest saxophonists with collaborative pianist Casey Dierlam — 7 p.m. Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

March 21

• Wild, Wild West Special Hearts Prom — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Hosted by Clovis Civic Center and Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce — CIDC. Open to individuals with special needs and their caregivers; includes a catered meal followed by a dance. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000

• Single Reed Celebration closing concert — 4 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Coordinated by Pamela Shuler; featuring guests Arno Bornkamp, Kenneth Tse, Phillip Paglialonga, the ENMU Clarinet Studio, and Richard Schwartz and the ENMU Saxophone Studio. Information: 575-562-2377

March 24

• Free preschool screening clinic — noon-3 p.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

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

Ongoing

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for February at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Pat Weekly with pastels and oils. Information: 806-946-9221

• Portales Creative Group artist for February displaying at James Polk Stone Community Bank, 109 E. Second St., Portales, is Trenna McKinley with paintings and sculptures. Information: 575-218-9166

• Sage Kinsey’s “The Mystery of Memory” exhibit — 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

• Tax Filing Assistance in Clovis — 8-11:30 a.m., Mondays-Thursdays through April 15, Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. Trained volunteers will help anyone file their taxes for free with personal assistance. Information: 575-762-3631

• Tax Filing Assistance in Clovis — 9-11:30 a.m., Mondays-Thursdays through April 15, Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. 2nd St., Clovis. Trained volunteers will help anyone file their taxes for free with personal assistance. Bilingual assistance available. Information: 575-769-7868

• Tax Filing Assistance in Portales — 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 9 (except for ENMU spring break March 9-13), Room 137, ENMU College of Business, Portales. Accounting professors and other volunteers will help anyone file their taxes for free with personal assistance. Parking is available in either the College of Business parking lot or the CUB parking lot. Information: 575-562-2356

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

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