Events calendar - Jan. 30

Today

• Fifth Sunday Singing – 6 p.m., Third and Kilgore Church of Christ, 1701 E. Third St., Portales. Information: 575-356-6150

Monday

• Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Constance Williams. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women United members and their guests; $25 for non-members. RSVP at http://www.unitedwayenm.org/luncheon or text wursvp to 41444. Information: 575-769-2103

• Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Tuesday

• Early voting begins for March 1 municipal elections in Clovis – 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Municipal Clerk’s Office, Clovis City Hall, 321 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Early voting hours at City Hall are 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday through Feb. 25; and 10 a.m-6 p.m. Feb. 26. Exceptions include Feb. 21 which is Presidents’ Day. Early voting available at the Police Substation in the North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince, Clovis, beginning Feb. 12 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and continuing 10 a.m-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday through Feb. 26. Absentee ballots available by contacting the Clerk’s office by Feb. 25 or by visiting https://www.sos.state.nm.us/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal/. Information: 575-763-9632

• Early voting begins for March 1 municipal elections in Portales – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Portales City Hall, 100 E. First St., Portales. Early voting hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday through Feb. 25, except Feb. 21 which is Presidents’ Day; and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 26. Absentee ballots available by contacting the Clerk’s office by Feb. 25 or by visiting https://www.sos.state.nm.us/voting-and-elections/voter-information-portal/. Information: 575-356-6662, opt. 1-1 or opt. 1-2

• FEMA Mobile Vaccine Bus offering free Covid-19 vaccines – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., parking lot, Elida Town Hall, Elida. Walk-ins welcome; no insurance or ID necessary. Offering Pfizer primary doses and boosters to ages 12 and up, and primary doses to ages 5-11. Information: visit goodtimes.vaccinenm.org

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

Wednesday through Sunday

• FEMA Mobile Vaccine Bus offering free Covid-19 vaccines – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., parking lot, Roosevelt County Courthouse, Portales. Walk-ins welcome; no insurance or ID necessary. Offering Pfizer primary doses and boosters to ages 12 and up, and primary doses to ages 5-11. Information: visit goodtimes.vaccinenm.org

Wednesday

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

• Preschool storytime “Happy Hedgehogs” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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

• Young Adult Programming: “Chinese New Year: Paper Tigers” – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• GriefShare grief support group – 6-8 p.m., Room 203, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris, Clovis. Will meet on Wednesdays through April 27. Start anytime. No cost. Videos and workbooks. Information: 575-762-4727

Thursday

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

• Preschool storytime “Happy Hedgehogs” — 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 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Saturday

• Teen Duct Tape Roses Craft – 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents The Jersey Tenors – 7 p.m., Norm & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 Main St., Clovis. Tickets: $20 general admission. Tickets available by calling or visiting CCC Cashier’s Office, or at the box office beginning at 6 p.m. day of show. Information: 575-769-4031

Feb. 7

• 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

Feb. 8

• Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, 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

• Quilters’ Tuesday – 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. Pre-register or information: Sara at 575-763-9687

Feb. 9

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

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

• Blood drive — Noon-4 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. Information: 877-258-4825

• Young Adult Programming: “Send a Kind Note to Someone” – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• GriefShare grief support group – 6-8 p.m., Room 203, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris, Clovis. Will meet on Wednesdays through April 27. Start anytime. No cost. Videos and workbooks. Information: 575-762-4727

Feb. 10

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

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

• Clovis-Carver Public Library YA Book Club — 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Feb. 11

• Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

Feb. 14

• Valentine’s Day

• Early voting begins for March 1 Texas primary elections. Information: https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/important-election-dates.shtml#2022

Ongoing

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through February at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Veronica Goff with a variety of mediums. 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

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