Events calendar - Sept. 27

Today 

• The ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents "American Voices: By and About Women” — 2 p.m. via Zoom. This free virtual performance includes the two one-act plays along with extra material contributed by ENMU faculty and students. Sign up at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rs6WbENjSUyY06jYsu-haw. Information: 575-562-2711 

Monday 

• ENMU Hispanic Affairs presents “Tres Vidas: Frida Kahlo, Rufina Amaya, Alfonsina Storni” — 7 p.m., via zoom. Live interactive show with three pre-recorded scenes portraying the lives of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, Salvadorian peasant activist Rufina Amaya, and Argentinean poet Alfonsina Storni. Hosted by artistic director/percussionist Michael Parola and actress Rosa Rodriguez who will introduce the pieces and lead discussions in between. To participate, visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3ujGtTxbQ4OpiEf8Qd0Ydg 

Tuesday 

• “Magic Realism” — 2 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation by Alla Parsons, ENMU Department of Art. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940 

Wednesday 

• Virtual preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Preschool storytime and craft. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Grab-n-go Census 2020 event — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Los Abuelitos Senior Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Free lunch from Taco Box for first 75 people who arrive and complete a 2020 census. All those who complete a census form will also be entered in a drawing for $100 gift cards to local businesses. Hosted by United Way of Eastern New Mexico, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, and La Casa Family Health Center. Information: 575-769-2103 

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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 

• “Getting Water from Underground: An Aquifer Demonstration” — 2 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video event geared to fourth and fifth graders; presented by Dr. Kristen Waldo, ENMU Department of History, Social Sciences, and Religion. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Thursday 

• Pick up paper today by appointment to participate in two-dimensional art window display for Main Street Portales coordinated by the Portales Creative Group. Each artist will be issued a 4’x6’ piece of paper.  Original artwork may be attached to it or created directly on the material.  Projects should be bright, colorful, and bold as windows are tinted. Deadline to submit completed art is Oct. 23; display takes place Oct. 30-Nov. 15. Information or to arrange a time and place to pick up paper today: Crystal at 575-218-9166 or Paula at 623-256-8464 

Friday 

• “The Metal Man” — 10 a.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Audio recording of short story by science fiction author Jack Williamson. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Oct. 4-10 

• Mental Illness Awareness Week Virtual Walk/Run — hosted by Mental Health Resources. Registration $15 per person; register online at http://mhrnewmexico.com/oct5k.php. Participants have from Oct. 4-10 to complete steps via walking, running, on a treadmill, etc., tracking distance with a step counter, run tracker app, or photo of treadmill mileage counter. Proof of distance is submitted after Oct. 10. All participants who complete a 5K will receive a medal and t-shirt; those who complete a10K will get a medal and t-shirt and other items. You will be contacted by [email protected] after registering regarding shirt size and further information. Information: 575-769-2345 

Oct. 6 

• Early voting begins for 2020 General Election — see details in ongoing section at end of calendar.  

• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940 

Oct. 7 

• Virtual preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Preschool storytime and craft. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940 

Oct. 8 

• ENMU Choirs in Concert — 6 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video of the fall 2018 choir concert presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Oct. 12-31 

• Celebrate Recovery Pumpkin Patch — 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Pumpkins available for sale with all proceeds to benefit the Celebrate Recovery ministry. Decorated area available for photos. Pumpkin carving contest at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 31. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914 

Ongoing 

• 2020 General Election information for Curry County — Early voting main location: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Oct. 6-30, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 31, Curry County Administrative Complex, 417 Gidding, Clovis. Early voting alternate location:10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Oct. 16-31, Youth Recreation Building, 1504 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Curry County polling places on Nov. 3: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Colonial Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis; Youth Recreation Building, 1504 E. Seventh St., Clovis; Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis; Farmers Electric Cooperative, 3701 N. Thornton St., Clovis; Curry County Road Department (Road Barn), 1006 CR 6, Clovis; Pleasant Hill Fire Department, 304 SR 77, Texico; Grady Senior Citizens Center, 104 W. Main, Grady; Melrose City Hall, 105 E. Ave. B, Melrose; Texico Community Building, 215 N. Griffin, Texico. Curry County information: https://www.currycounty.org/elected-officials/clerk-s-office/bureau-of-elections or 575-763-5591 

• 2020 General Election information for Roosevelt County — Early voting main location: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, Oct. 6-30, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Oct. 31, County Clerk’s Office, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First, Portales. Early voting alternate location open Oct. 17-31: noon-8 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Roosevelt County polling places on Nov. 3: 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales; Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales; Dora Senior Center, 227 Avenue A, Dora; Elida Community Center, 704 State St., Elida; Floyd Community Center, 1572 New Mexico 267, Floyd. Roosevelt County information: http://www.rooseveltcounty.com or 575-356-8562 

• “Body P(art)s” — Three-dimensional artwork by Greg Senn — Thursday through Nov. 20, outdoor window display, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2189 

• 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 September at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Sandra Chancey with pastels, watercolors, and oils. Artist for October is Gayle Walker with oils. Information: 806-946-9221 

• 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: 9-11 a.m. 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 

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