Events calendar - Feb. 12

Today

*Decorate Valentines for the zoo animals – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Regular zoo admission applies; free supplies available to decorate Valentines and deliver to your favorite animals in the zoo. Information: 575-769-7873

*Big Game Watch Party – 3:30 p.m., Colonial Park Golf Club, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Food, prizes, kickoff at 4:30 p.m. Tickets $30; $12 for ages 2-12; under 2 free. Information or to buy tickets: 575-749-1192

*ENMU Departments of Art and Culinary Arts presents “Chocolate Sunday” – 6-8 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Fundraiser for the two departments featuring live jazz music, community art show and auction, and all-you-can-eat chocolate and confections. Tickets $30 at the door. Proceeds go to student workshops, artists-in-residence, etc. Information or to purchase tickets: enmu.edu/ChocolateSunday or call 575-562-2373

Monday

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

Tuesday

*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

* Valentine’s Day Dinner – 5:30-8:30 p.m., 311 Entertainment, 311 S. Main St., Portales. Reservations available beginning at 5:30 p.m. Four-course meal; $60 per couple, $30 per single; drinks sold separately. Information or to make reservations: Facebook message at https://www.facebook.com/311entertainment or email [email protected]

*Evening of Enchantment at the Courthouse Café – 6-9 p.m., Courthouse Café, 109 S. Main St., Portales. Evening of fine dining, music, and fun in partnership with Enchantment Vineyards. Social hour and drinks at 6 p.m .; five-course dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $90 per couple; $50 per single. Reservations required; space is limited. Childcare provided on site for an additional cost. Information or to RSVP: call 575-226-2253 or email [email protected]

*Jordan World Circus – 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tickets $10-$35; children under two are free. Information and ticket purchase: https://jordancircus.com/sh-events/tue-feb-14-clovis-nm-600-pm/

Wednesday

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

*Preschool storytime “Everybody Likes Pizza” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Meals on Wheels 46th anniversary celebration – 1-4 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to the public; cake and punch will be served. Information: 575-714-6325

*Teens and Tweens Programming: Explain a Movie Plot Badly: Star-Crossed Edition – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

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

*Early college high school informational meeting – 5:30 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open to students and parents interested in early college high school for 2023-24 academic year. Information: Melissa Winn at [email protected] or 575-769-4778

*Preschool storytime “Everybody Likes Pizza” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Municipal Schools volunteer training session – 6:30 p.m., G.C. Ross Administration Building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Learn about volunteer opportunities in the Clovis Schools and compete paperwork to volunteer. Information: Email Valerie Bargas at [email protected] or call 575-769-4300

*Swanee Singers and ENMU Jazz Band in concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Conducted by Jason Paulk and Richard Schwartz. Information: 575-562-2377

Friday

*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

*Taco/Bingo Night – 5 p.m., old gymnasium, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School Street, Dora. Sponsored by the Dora High School Business Professionals of America. Tickets $25; includes taco supper from 5-6 p.m., and bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Extra paper cards available for purchase at the game. Advance ticket purchase encouraged, but will also be available at the door. Tickets available from any BPA member. Information: Mrs. Lopez, BPA sponsor, at 575-477-2211

*New Mexican Mardi Gras party – 6-9 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Live music, aerial performance by Clovis Circus Troupe, food from Dr. K-Maron’s food truck. $10 cover charge. Information: 575-226-9463

Saturday

*2023 Fashion Show – 2 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Hosted by Monarch Formals and Maurice’s. Showcasing prom attire and spring fashions. Information: 575-769-2300

Feb. 20

*Presidents Day

Feb. 21

*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): Wii MarioKart — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Women United Galentine’s Paint and Sip – 6-8 p.m., Tucumcari Historic Railroad Depot, 100 W. Railroad Ave., Tucumcari. Sponsored by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico; taught by Linda Griggs. Tickets (which include supplies) $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Information and tickets: Text WURSVPQ to 41444 or visit igfn.us/f/4198/n

Feb. 22

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

*Preschool storytime “Raccoon Ruckus” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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

Feb. 23

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

*New Mexico-grown buyer producer meeting – 1-4 p.m., via Zoom. Open to those interested in becoming approved food suppliers for area schools, senior centers, and preschools, as well as those interested in purchasing from New Mexico growers. Free, but advance registration required. Information or to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcuGvqz8jE9VoucQKoyP1xCktba46rpL0

*Teens and Tweens Programming: Movie Madness: “Flipped” (2010, PG, 90 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Early college high school informational meeting – 5:30 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open to students and parents interested in early college high school for 2023-24 academic year. Information: Melissa Winn at [email protected] or 575-769-4778

*Preschool storytime “Raccoon Ruckus” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Spoiler Alert book club — 6:30 p.m., Craft Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green. Information: 575-763-9687

Ongoing

*Free walk-in tax preparation assistance – 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 12 (except for March 14-15), Room 137, ENMU College of Business, Portales. (Brick building north of the tennis courts.) Collaboration of ENMU and AARP. Information or to request a free tax aide document checklist prior to your visit: email [email protected]

*“Either Or/Neither Nor” show by Britta Urness, ENMU guest faculty artist - Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open during regular building hours through Feb. 24. Information: 575-562-2189

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for January and February at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photography. 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

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