Events calendar - Feb. 13

Monday

*Valentine’s Day

*Last day of Friends of the Clovis-Carver Public Library romance novel paperbacks sale – 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Books are two for $1. Information: 575-769-7840

*Galentines Networking Lunch – noon, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Sponsored by United Way of New Mexico Women United; event to support the Clovis Civic Center "Smile Drive” collecting new oral hygiene products for children and adults to distribute throughout our community. Lunch is $25 per person or $20 with donation of a new oral hygiene product (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.) Tickets may be purchased online at https://clovis-civic-center.square.site/product/galentines-networking-lunch/438?cs=true&cst=custom. Information: 575-935-5000

*Valentine’s Day dinner and bingo – 5:30 p.m. until gone, VFW Post 3015, 2815 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, and dessert; $8 a plate. Bingo and door prizes. Sponsored by VFW Post 3015 Auxiliary. Information: 575-763-6561

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

Tuesday through Feb. 28

*Friends of the Clovis-Carver Public Library mystery/thriller paperbacks sale – regular hours, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Books are two for $1. Information: 575-769-7840

Tuesday

*Books and Babies: “Hugs and Kisses” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Donor Coach, ENMRSH, 2700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

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

Wednesday

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

*Preschool storytime “Hip-Hip-Hooray” — 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: “Game On: Board games and one Xbox free play – 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 “Hip-Hip-Hooray” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Swanee and Jazz Concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, Music Building, ENMU, Portales. Richard Schwartz, conductor. Free. Information: 575-562-2373

Friday

*ENMRSH, Inc., direct care hiring event – 9 a.m.-noon, ENMRSH office, 2700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Non-profit organization provides services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in Curry, DeBaca, Roosevelt, and Guadalupe counties. Event will offer information, assistance with applications, on-the-spot interviews, and conditional job offers. Information: 575-762-3718 or ENMRSH.org

Saturday

*Daddy/Daughter Dance – 7-10 p.m., Clovis High School Cafeteria, 1900 N. Thornton, Clovis.

Tickets available at the door; $20 per father/daughter couple; $5 per additional daughter. Presented by the CHW Wildcadettes. Come dressed as a princess or in your Sunday Best. Masks required. Open to all ages. Music, photo booth, cookies, refreshments. Information: Kim Garcia at 575-760-6008 or Monica Griego at 575-693-9028

Feb. 21

*Presidents Day

Feb. 22

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): “What Did That Owl Eat?” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Feb. 23

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

*Open House – 5:30-7 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Meet the staff, see improvements, get information on partnerships and events. Snacks and drinks provided by the Center. Information: 575-935-7000

*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. 24

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

*Portales Hiring Event – 3-6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. Multiple employers expected to be in attendance, including industrial companies, healthcare, transportation, and local government. Dress for success and bring resumes. Employers may register for a free vendor space at http://www.portales.com or by calling the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Adult Services Programs Read to Reel movie — 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. “Murder on the Orient Express” (2017, PG-13). Information: 575-763-9687

*Seventh Day Slumber in concert with special guest Matt Sassano – Legacy Church, 820 W. 18th St., Portales. Doors open at 6 p.m .; concert at 7 p.m. Tickets $5, cash only. Available at the door, or in advance at BulletBob Has It, 417 N. Main St., Clovis; Oliver’s Emporium, 421 S. Ave. C, Portales, and Paden Insurance, 1608 E. Spruce St., Portales. Information: 575-562-7761

Feb. 25

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 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. Information: 877-258-4825

*Kiwanis Chili to-go – 5-7 p.m., drive-through only, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Tickets $8, includes chili (beef or vegetarian) and cake. Information: 575-309-1052

Feb. 26

*Floyd Alumni Basketball Game – 10 a.m., Floyd School gymnasium, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Fundraiser hosted by the Floyd Schools Booster Club. $10 per player (must have at least two girls per team). Admission for spectators: $3 adults, $1 children. Information: Monica Knight at 575-309-5108

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Portales Walmart, 1604 E. Spruce St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

*Clovis Civic Center 2022 Wedding and Bridal Show – Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Noon-1 p.m., VIP hour; tickets $21, includes early entry, exclusive shopping, appetizers, drink ticket and a goodie bag. Free and open to public 1-5 p.m. VIP tickets must be purchased in advance. Event link with ticket information available at: https://www.facebook.com/clovisciviccenter/events/?ref=page_internal. Information: 575-935-5000

*Lego Club — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Black History Month meal – 5:30 p.m. until gone, VFW Post 3015, 2815 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Ham, turkey, macaroni and cheese, collard greens, sweet potatoes, corn, cornbread, desserts; $10 a plate. Music and karaoke to follow. Sponsored by VFW Post 3015 Auxiliary and Mitch and Elaine Mitchell. Information: 575-763-6561

*Stitch and Sample – 6 p.m., The Happy Place, 109 S. Main St., Portales. Bring a project to work on, and sample dips and mixes from the shop. Tickets $20; must be purchased in advance; space is limited. Information or to RSVP: 575-226-9276

Ongoing

*Early voting 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 or

*Early voting 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

*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

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