Events calendar - June 6

Today 

• Christian Women Connection baked potato fundraiser — noon-2 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Adult ticket price $10; $5 for children under 10; includes chili, cheese, and other fixings, plus beverage and dessert. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Group. Information or to place advance orders: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914  

• Do Portugal Circus — 2 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/  

Monday  

• Monday children’s movie — Two showings, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “An American Tail,” 1986, 1 hour, 20 minutes; rated G. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Limited snacks available; outside snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840  

• Monkey Business: “Ready, Aim, Goose!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Kindergarten through sixth graders welcome; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940  

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Stitch Addicts stitch — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

Tuesday 

• Andy Mason in concert — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840  

• How-To Tuesdays “Feeding Our Feathered Friends” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Crafts/experiments for second through sixth grade; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940  

• Quilters’ Tuesday: “Mountain Mixup” table runner — 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Pre-register or information:  Sara at 575-763-9687 

Wednesday 

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

• Once Upon a Storytime “Pretty Bird” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Preschoolers welcome; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940

• Virtual Finance Fair for Southeastern New Mexico businesses — noon-2 p.m., online. Open to businesses seeking funding and local lenders and finance organizations. Sponsored by the New Mexico Economic Development Department. Information: contact Jennifer Myers, Statewide Disaster Recovery Coordinator, at [email protected].  

• Family movie night — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Movie to be announced. Information: 575-763-9687 

Thursday 

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

• The Mane Attraction: Lubbock Science Spectrum “Animal Astronauts” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940  

• Free family movie night — 8 p.m., Portales City Park, Seventh and Abilene Streets, Portales. “Scoob!” (2020, rated PG;1 hour, 33 minutes). Popcorn, candy, and drinks available for purchase. Sponsored by Wild ‘Bout Kids Daycare. Information: 575-356-8541  

Friday 

• Friends of the Library book sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Friday story time — 10 a.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Presented by Susan Asplund. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/  

• Creature Feature: “Valiant” (PG; 1 hour, 30 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program movie. Open to all ages; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940  

Saturday 

• Friends of the Library book sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Flag Day weekend rally — 9 a.m., meet at Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales. Community is invited to bring any kind of vehicles and American flags. Parade will travel down Second Street, turn around at Hamilton GM, and return to the courthouse square for a flag raising ceremony and presentation by local youth. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Republican Party. Information: Nicole Tivis at 575-693-1876 or Angie Smith at 575-714-0160  

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bloodmobile, Walmart, 1604 E. Spruce St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Free t-shirt and COVID-19 antibody testing on all successful donations. Information: 877-258-4825  

• Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation Hall of honors — Celebrating 111 Years — 1:30-4:30 p.m., Facebook Live. Information: https://www.facebook.com/cmseducationfoundation  

June 14 

• Monday children’s movie — Two showings, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “Dolittle,” 2020, 1 hour, 40 minutes; rated PG. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Limited snacks available; outside snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Monkey Business: “Floor Air Hockey” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Kindergarten through sixth graders welcome; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Clovis Draggin’ Main Musical Festival Classic Drive-In Tour — 4 p.m., Foxy Drive-In, 720 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: https://dragginmain.org/classic-drive-in-tour/ or 575-763-3435 

June 15 

• Sidewalk Chalk Tuesday — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Decorate the library sidewalks and play games. Information: 575-769-7840 

• How-To Tuesdays “Wind is the Key” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Crafts/experiments for second through sixth grade; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940  

• Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library meeting — 11:30 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival Classic Drive-In Tour — 4 p.m., Taco Box, 136 W. 21st St., Clovis. Information: https://dragginmain.org/classic-drive-in-tour/ or 575-763-3435 

June 16 

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

• Once Upon a Storytime “Daddy’s Little Grilling Partner” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Preschoolers welcome; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Stitch Addicts stitch — 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

• Portales Job Fair — 2-6 p.m., Campus Union Building Ballroom, ENMU, Portales. Local employers prepared to hire on the spot. Bring resume, references, and identification, and be prepared to interview. Advance registration available at: https://www.portales.com/events/details/portales-job-fair-4746.  Information: 575-356-8541 

• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival Classic Drive-In Tour — 4 p.m., Twin Cronnie, 709 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: https://dragginmain.org/classic-drive-in-tour/ or 575-763-3435 

• Family movie night — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Movie to be announced. Information: 575-763-9687 

June 17 

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

• The Mane Attraction: Jason Victor, Animal Enthusiast — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival Classic Drive-In Tour — 4 p.m., Wienerschnitzel, 1220 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: https://dragginmain.org/classic-drive-in-tour/ or 575-763-3435 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “What are you reading?” book chat. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

June 18 

• Creature Feature: “Sonic the Hedgehog” (PG; 1 hour, 33 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program movie. Open to all ages; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940 

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

• Teen Animal Origami — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival Game Run and Party in the Park — 5-9 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Motorcycle game run registration opens at 4:30 p.m .; ride begins at 5:15 p.m. Live music in the park at 6:45 p.m. featuring Allie Brooks and Chek Rippee. Food trucks; prize giveaways. Bring lawn chairs and sunscreen. Information: https://dragginmain.org/hillcrest-game-run/ or 575-763-3435 

June 19 

• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival Gearhead Gathering — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Hundreds of cars and motorcycles on display. Information: https://dragginmain.org/gear-head-gathering/ or 575-763-3435 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library virtual genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival slow cruise — 5 p.m., Main Street, Clovis. Open to everyone with any kind of vehicle. Information: https://dragginmain.org/gear-head-gathering/ or 575-763-3435 

June 20 

• Father’s Day 

Ongoing  

• La Casa summer food program — 9:30 a.m.-noon, weekdays, June 1-Aug. 8, at multiple sites. Open to children ages 1-18 who normally receive free meals provided by their respective schools. Breakfast and lunch served at the same time at drive-up sites. Clovis meal locations include Clovis High School, CHS Freshman Academy, Marshall Middle School, Yucca Middle School, Lincoln-Jackson, Barry Elementary, Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Highland Elementary, James Bickley Elementary, La Casita Elementary, Lockwood Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Sandia Elementary, Zia Elementary, Highland Park, Hillcrest Park, Doc Stewart Pavilion, Salvation Army, Sunrise Trailer Park, and Windy Plains. Portales meal sites include Portales High School, Brown Early Childhood Center, James Elementary, Valencia Elementary, Lindsey-Steiner Elementary, La Casa Family Health Center, Greyhound Arena, and City Park. Meals also available in Texico at Lion’s Park, and in Melrose at Melrose Schools. Lunches are also available to organizations offering recreational or day care services for children. Information or to arrange meals: David Briseno at 575-359-3764  

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for June and July at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photographs. Information: 806-946-9221  

• New Mexico Department of Health Covid-19 vaccine registration — Sign up to receive Covid-19 vaccine as it becomes available. Online registration at https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/. Individuals who have questions or would like support with the registration process--including New Mexicans who do not have internet access--may dial 1-855-600-3453, press option 0 for vaccine questions, and then option 4 for tech support.  

• 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]