Events calendar - Aug. 2

Monday 

• Community Prayers with No Walls — 6-7 p.m., City Park, East Ninth Street, Portales. Non-denominational gathering in support of first responders and businesses. Information: Deborah Hahn at 575-810-5055 

Tuesday 

• “Deliberate Practice: Building Language and Vocabulary Skills” — 2-3 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation by Dr. Kathleen Wagner, ENMU Department of Educational Studies. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Wednesday 

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 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 at Fort Sumner Schools at 575-355-7766, or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 

• “Amazing Chemistry: A fun set of chemistry demonstrations designed for kids” — 2-3:30 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation by ENMU Department of Physical Sciences. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Thursday 

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 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: Cindy Roybal at Melrose Schols at 575-253-4269 (Monday-Wednesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m), or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 

• “Nursing experiences in Afghanistan” — 2-3 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation by Dr. Susan Bassett, ENMU instructor of nursing and recipient of the Bronze Star, about her international nursing experiences and the importance of education. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

• ENMU Percussion Ensemble in Concert — 6-7 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video of an May 2, 2019, performance presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Friday 

• 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 at Dora Schools at 575-477-2211, or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 

• Back to School Expo — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Drive through event; free bags of back to school supplies for first 1,000 students. Stay in vehicle; students must be present to participate. All attendees will be registered for a chance to win a laptop and one of four bicycles to be given away. Information: 575-763-3435 

• Blood drive — 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Free COVID-19 antibody testing on all successful donations. Information: 877-258-4825 

Aug. 10 

• Curry County Expo Dairy Heifer Show — Kevin Roberts outdoor arena, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. 7 a.m., gates open; noon, entry deadline; 4 p.m. dairy show begins. All animals must be taken home after completion of the show. Attendance limited to exhibitors, parents, and siblings. Information: Curry County Extension Office at 575-763-6505 

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-noon, Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Grady school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Richardson at Grady Schools at 575-357-2192, or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 

Aug. 11 

• Curry County Expo Swine Show — Kevin Roberts outdoor arena, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. 7 a.m., gates open; noon, entry deadline; 5 p.m. swine show begins. All animals must be taken home after completion of the show. Attendance limited to exhibitors, parents, and siblings. Information: Curry County Extension Office at 575-763-6505 

Aug. 12 

• Curry County Expo Sheep/Goat Show — Kevin Roberts outdoor arena, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. 7 a.m., gates open; noon, entry deadline; 4 p.m. goat show begins; lamb show will follow immediately. All animals must be taken home after completion of the show. Attendance limited to exhibitors, parents, and siblings. Information: Curry County Extension Office at 575-763-6505 

• “The Dean of Science Fiction Jack Williamson” — 2-3 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Episode of “Report From Santa Fe” which originally aired on KENW-TV in November 2017. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Aug. 13 

• Curry County Expo Beef Show — Kevin Roberts outdoor arena, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. 7 a.m., gates open; noon, entry deadline; 5 p.m. beef show begins. All animals must be taken home after completion of the show. Attendance limited to exhibitors, parents, and siblings. Information: Curry County Extension Office at 575-763-6505 

Aug. 14 

• La Casa Clovis Back to School Backpack Drive — 5:30-7:30 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Free Covid-19 testing and backpack distribution. Participants should stay in vehicles and be patient. One backpack per child while supplies last. Children must be present to receive backpacks. Covid-19 testing is not required to receive a backpack. Donations welcome. Information: 575-359-3825 

Aug. 15 

• Community Food Box Giveaway — 8-11 a.m. (or until supplies run out), Oasis En El Desierto, 820 Piersall St., Clovis. First come, first served. Please stay in vehicles. Boxes will be loaded by volunteers. Information: 575-749-5774 

• Ladies Tea hosted by Christian Women Connection — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Tickets $10 prepaid; seating is limited. Attendees are asked to bring a teacup/saucer to exchange, and encouraged to dress in formal wear with fancy hats. Guest speaker Pastor Paula Stevens; music provided by Rev. Marie Jones. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914 

Ongoing 

• Locally grown produce: Clovis Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-sellout each Saturday, and 5 p.m.-sellout each Tuesday, parking lot, Goodwin Playa, 3200 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmer’s Market, 5 p.m.-sellout, Mondays and Thursdays, corner of South Avenue B and West First Street, Portales. Information: Margie Plummer at 575-760-0690 

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for August at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Gayle Walker with oils. Information: 806-946-9221

• Online events for children and adults on the ENMU Reads Facebook page. Follow the page for children’s story hours and programming for all ages. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

• Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) regular distributions: Clovis: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or until supplies run out Tuesday-Thursday, 2217 E. Brady; clients may visit two times a month. Portales: 10 a.m.-noon or until supplies run out  

1st, 3rd and 5th (when applicable) Fridays, La Casa Senior Center, 1515 W. Fir; clients may visit once per month. Income eligibility requirements apply at both locations. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130 

• Summer Food Service Grab and Go Program provides free nutritious meals to children 18 and under in Clovis, Melrose, and Portales, 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays. Sponsored by La Casa Family Health Center and administered by New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Clovis locations: Clovis High School, CHS Freshman Academy, Marshall Middle School, Yucca Middle School, Lincoln-Jackson, Barry Elementary School, Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Highlands, James Bickley, La Casita, Lockwood, Parkview, Sandia Elementary, Zia Elementary, Highland Park, Hillcrest Park, Doc Stewart Pavilion, Wendy Plains, Cameo Elementary, and Sunset Trailer Park. Melrose location: Melrose Schools. Portales locations: Portales High, Brown Early Childhood Center, James Elementary, Valencia Elementary, Lindsey-Steiner, ENMU Greyhound Arena, and City Park. First-timers should bring all the children who will receive a meal throughout the summer. Each family will receive a card to be shown at pick-ups. Individuals should remain in their vehicles and leave immediately after receiving meals. Walkups are allowed but must leave after picking up meals. Information: 575-359-3764 

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