Events calendar - May 1

Today 

*ENMU symphonic band and wind symphony – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors; Neil Rutland, percussion soloist. Information: 575-562-2373 

*Mobile dairy classroom – 4 p.m., The Milkshed, 100 S. Chicago, Portales. See live cow milking and learn about the dairy industry. Information: 575-226-2781 

*Founder’s Day – 115th birthday of the City of Clovis. Founder’s Day coloring contest open through May 8 for kindergarten through 12th grade. Contest information available at https://www.visitclovisnm.org/foundersday. Information or to be involved in future activities: Visit allinclovis.com or contact the Clovis Action Team at 575-935-2114, or [email protected] 

Monday 

*Women United luncheon with guest speaker Cristy Cross – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets: Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and guests $20 in advance, $25 at the door; non-members $25. Advance tickets available at http://www.unitedwayenm.org/luncheon 

*Shelly Inge tuba recital - 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373 

Tuesday 

*Clovis Community Choir spring concert – 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 N. Sycamore St., Clovis. Director Tami Martin; accompanist Heather Christensen. Free. Information: [email protected] 

*ENMU brass choir concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Sidney Shuler, conductor. Information: 575-562-2373 

Wednesday 

*ENMU chamber recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Sidney Shuler, conductor. Information: 575-562-2373 

Thursday 

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Curry County Offices, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825 

*2022 National Day of Prayer observance – noon-1 p.m., Curry County Courthouse, 700 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: Christian Believers at 575-763-1715 

*2022 National Day of Prayer observance – noon, Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Ministerial Alliance, which is also hosting a 24-hour prayer vigil with individuals covering 15-minute slots from the location of their choice. To sign up for a prayer slot, visit:  https://signup.com/go/JQXufCo. Information: 575-760-4635 

*Portales Public Library adult book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Maid” by Nita Prose. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Roosevelt County primary candidates forum – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main, Portales. Event will also be broadcast live on KSEL-Country 105.9 FM and streamed live by Portales High School Media Arts. Refreshments will be served. Information: 575-356-8541 

Friday 

*St. Helen Catholic Church drive-thru enchilada dinner – 5-8 p.m., St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Pickup meals next to Parish Hall, West 15th Lane, next to church. $10 plates include beef enchiladas, beans, rice, chips, salsa, and dessert. Tickets available at the church office or by phone. Information or to order tickets: 575-356-4241 

*Generations Academy presents “Aladdin” –Generations sanctuary, 615 W. Fourth St., Portales. Doors open at 6 p.m .; show at 6:30 p.m. Free. Seating is first come, first served. Information: 575-359-1559 

*Clovis Rocks 42 Tournament – 7-11 p.m., Norm & Vi Petty Rock N Roll Museum, 105 E. Grand, Clovis. Registration 6-6:30 p.m. $30 per team. Information: https://www.facebook.com/events/938599773504459 

Saturday 

*City of Clovis Great American Clean-up – Parks and Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Event schedule: 7:30 a.m., register, pick up supplies, get route assignments; 8 a.m.-noon, pick up trash on assigned routes; noon, lunch at the Parks and Recreation Department followed by awards ceremony with prizes for top three teams. Pre-registration available (but not required for participation) at https://www.cityofclovis.org/cleanup/. Information: 575-763-9670 

*Operation Wounded Warrior Benefit Ride – 9 a.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Registration 9 a.m .; kickstands up 9:30 a.m .; last bike out 10:30 a.m. Cost: $10 per person; $15 for two on a bike. Lunch provided. Information: https://www.facebook.com/NMALRChapter2 

*Car and motorcycle show – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory, Clovis. Entry fee: $15 per vehicle. Chili cook-off ($10 entry fee with 2 gallons for entry). $2 hot dogs; craft tables inside. 50s dance – 6-10 p.m .; $6 cover; bring a covered dish. Information: Linda at 575-749-6291 

*Mattress sale fundraiser to support Portales High School band – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PHS gymnasium, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Name brand mattresses, adjustable bases, pillows, sheets, and beanbags. Free front door delivery on all mattresses; financing available. Hosted by Custom Fundraising Solutions of New Mexico. Information: [email protected] or call 405-819-5780 

*International Astronomy Day viewing events – 3-6 p.m., and 7-9:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Enjoy viewing the sun and evening sky with equipment and assistance from members of the Clovis Astronomy Club. Information: 575-769-7840 

*Generations Academy presents “Aladdin” –Generations sanctuary, 615 W. Fourth St., Portales. Doors open at 6 p.m .; show at 6:30 p.m. Free. Seating is first come, first served. Information: 575-359-1559 

May 8 

*Mother’s Day 

May 10 

*Clovis Municipal Schools All-Choral Night – 7 p.m., Clovis High School gymnasium, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $4 general admission for kindergarten through adult; $7 reserved seating. Available online and at the door through: https://gofan.co/app/events/600343?schoolId=NM12116_1. Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay; no cash will be accepted. GoFan also has a $1 additional charge per ticket. Event information: Brandon Boerio at 575-769-4350 x1020 or Matthew Wolfe at 575-769-4350 x1003. GoFan ticket information: Cindy Gulley at 575-769-4350 x1023 

*Dalton Binkley senior percussion recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373 

May 11 

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9-11 a.m., by appointment only, House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple St., House. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the House school district. Information or to make appointment: Robin Alden at House Schools at 575-279-7353 

*Clovis Community College transfer fair – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., CCC Commons, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free event for CCC students considering transferring to four-year institutions. Information: 575-769-2811 

*Clovis Municipal Schools All-Band Night Pops Concert– 7 p.m., Clovis High School gymnasium, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets $4 general admission for kindergarten through adult; $7 reserved seating. Available online and at the door through: https://gofan.co/app/events/600343?schoolId=NM12116_1. Credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay; no cash will be accepted. GoFan also has a $1 additional charge per ticket. Event information: Brandon Boerio at 575-769-4350 x1020 or Matthew Wolfe at 575-769-4350 x1003. GoFan ticket information: Cindy Gulley at 575-769-4350 x1023 

*Casey Hennigan senior voice recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales.  Information: 575-562-2373 

May 12 

*Clovis Community College radiologic technology and nurses pinning ceremony – 1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4131 

*Taylor Bassing senior voice recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales.  Information: 575-562-2373 

Ongoing  

*University juried art exhibition – Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Available during all library hours through Friday. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: enmu.edu/ArtShow or 575-562-2189 

* Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for May and June at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Ashley Pipkin with watercolors. 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: 9-11:30 a.m. or until supplies run out,   

• First and third Fridays, Los Abuelitos da 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]