Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today
*49th annual Peanut Valley Music and Craft Festival – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Free admission. Arts, crafts, food, music, games, live music, dance performances. Information: 575-356-8541
*Fourth annual chili cook-off and second annual dessert bake-off –noon-3 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Free to enter. Bring your best homemade chili and dessert. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-763-6796 or 575-218-1914
Monday
*Opening day for the Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch – noon-6 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Patch will be open through Oct. 31; noon-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closed Sundays. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-763-6796 or 575-218-1914
*México and its Folklore – 2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Presentation by Miguel Peña, director of the Ballet Folklórico at the University of Texas- Río Grande Valley, and originally from Reynosa Mexico, on Mexico’s cultural dances from the Pre-Hispanic to present times. Information: Hispanic Affairs at 575-562-2451 or email [email protected]
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Adult Services Programs Read to Reel movie — 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Movie TBA. Information: 575-763-9687
*Alegría Ballet Folklórico – 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. A journey through Mexico featuring vibrant colored costumes, joyful music, and dynamic choreographies. Directed by Miguel Peña. Information: Hispanic Affairs at 575-562-2451 or email [email protected]
Tuesday
*Books and Babies: “Boo to You” — 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. (Use the doors facing the pool.) Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940
*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Outrageous Occulus — 4:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. (Use the doors facing the pool.) Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
Wednesday
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: “Monsters Stomp” — 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. (Use the doors facing the pool.) Information: 575-356-3940
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Teens and Tweens Programming: Movie Madness: “Casper” (PG, 100 minutes) – 4 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. (Use the doors facing the pool.) Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
Thursday
*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
*Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce State of the University luncheon – noon, outdoor patio, Dickey’s Restaurant, Portales Fun Center, 18th Street and Avenue I, Portales. Program by ENMU president Patrice Caldwell. Catered lunch by Dickey’s Restaurant, $15 per person. Purchase tickets online at https://www.portales.com/events/details/state-of-the-university-luncheon-4904 or RSVP at the Chamber at 575-356-8541
*Preschool storytime: “Monsters Stomp” — 6 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. (Use the doors facing the pool.) 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. Discussion of “Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI” by David Grann. Information: 575-763-9687
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Young Adult Book Club – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
Friday
*Representatives from the Mexican consulate in Albuquerque will be in Clovis Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The "mobile consulate" will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 108 Davis St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day to help with business regarding needed certificates.
*Color Creators Coloring Club – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Come and go coloring group. Information: 575-763-9687
*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
*Haunted Fairgrounds – 7-10 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. All tickets $10; available in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curry-county-haunted-fairgrounds-tickets-430477649237. Free hay ride with admission; carnival games, hay maze, snacks, concession, full bar available. Information: [email protected] or 575-935-7000
Saturday
*Representatives from the Mexican consulate in Albuquerque will be in Clovis Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The "mobile consulate" will be at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 108 Davis St. Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day to help with business regarding needed certificates.
*Veterans Benefits & Health Fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. American Legion Dean Lucas Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Bring your DD-214 and all supporting documents. A number of representatives will be there to help with many veteran's items of business. For more information call Tom Creehan at 575.799.3382.
*Yard sale to benefit Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws animal rescue – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 812 John Doe St., Clovis. Lots of brand new items and animal-related items. Also accepting donations of cash or via Paypal. Information: [email protected]
*Traveling Comic Book store – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hampton Inn/Home2 Suites, 224 Fairway Terrace, Clovis. Admission $1 for adults; free for kids 12 and under. Information: 432-212-4552
*First meeting of Anime Club — 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Halloween mystery party – 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to all ages. Information: 575-769-7840
*10th annual Monarch Formal Princess Party – 1-5 p.m., Ballroom, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Magical afternoon for children ages 2-12. Each child must be accompanied by at least one adult. Fundraiser to benefit Monarch Formals. Crafts, dance party, and more. Information: 575-749-8177 or email [email protected]
*Story hour at the Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch – 2-3 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Pumpkin patch is also open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-763-6796 or 575-218-1914
*Adriana Mundy senior saxophone recital – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Accompanied by Miles Massicotte, piano. Information: 575-562-2377
*House Schools Fall Festival – 5 p.m., gymnasium, House Municipal Schools, 309 Apple St., House. Carnival games, costume parade. Goat roping at 12:30 p.m .; bingo at 8 p.m. Information: 575-279-7353
*Haunted Fairgrounds – 7-10 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. All tickets $10; available in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curry-county-haunted-fairgrounds-tickets-430477649237. Free hay ride with admission; carnival games, hay maze, snacks, concession, full bar available. Information: [email protected] or 575-935-7000
Oct. 24
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
Oct. 25
*Ribbon cutting – 11:30 a.m., Clovis Wing Shooting Complex and Archery Range, Ned Houk Park, 726 CR 17, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654
*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Like a Pie in the Face — 4:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. (Use the doors facing the pool.) Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
Ongoing
*Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch – through Oct. 31, Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Patch will be open noon-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Closed Sundays. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-763-6796 or 575-218-1914
*Early voting underway at county clerks’ offices for Nov. 8 midterm elections. Information: NMVote.org; Curry County Clerk’s office at 575-763-5591; Roosevelt County Clerk’s office at 575-356-8562
*The Remnant Trust display of old and rare manuscripts – through December 9, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Traveling collection of manuscripts and works dealing with individual liberty and human dignity. Individual appointments and class tours also available for those who would like to handle the documents. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/RemnantTrust or 575-562-2624
*Clovis and Portales Farmer’s Markets – locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables. Clovis Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Dillard’s parking lot, North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmers’ Market – 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, corner of South Avenue B and West First Street, Portales. Information: Margie Plummer at 575-356-3565
*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for September and October at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Lois Snyder with oils and watercolors. Information: 806-946-9221
*Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) provides regular food distributions to Clovis and Portales. Income eligibility requirements apply. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130
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