Events calendar - April 30

Today

*Percussion ensemble spring concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Monday

*Unveiling of Clovis-branded mural in honor of Clovis Founder’s Day Celebration – 11 a.m., backside of Clovis/Curry County of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Locals encouraged to wear purple or Clovis-branded gear in honor of Founder’s Day. Information: 575-763-3435

Tuesday

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

*United Way Neighbors in Action volunteer appreciation reception for Roosevelt County – 4:30-5:30 p.m., fellowship hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Celebration of local volunteers and agencies served by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-769-2103

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math) “Star Wars 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

*Clovis Community Choir spring concert and cookie social – 7-8:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 N. Sycamore St., Clovis. Jazzy standards, solo specials, and surprise guest performances followed by cookie and punch social in the lobby. Information: [email protected]

*Brass choir concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Sidney Shuler, conductor. Information: 575-562-2377

Wednesday

*Preschool storytime “Firefly Flight” — 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

*United Way Neighbors in Action volunteer appreciation reception for Curry County – 4:30-5:30 p.m., Super 8 by Wyndham, 2912 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Celebration of local volunteers and agencies served by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-769-2103

*Teens and Tweens Programming: Board games and X-Box one free play – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Chamber music recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Thursday

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Mental Health Resources, 1100 W. 21st St., Clovis. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon E Gift card redeemable via email. All May blood donors are also automatically entered for a drawing for “Vacay Giveaway,” one of three $5,000 prepaid gift cards. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

*National Day of Prayer gathering – noon, Curry County Courthouse, 700 N. Main St., Clovis. (In the event of inclement weather, gathering will be moved to Legacy Life Church, 622 N. Main St., Clovis.) Information: 575-763-1715

*United Way Neighbors in Action volunteer appreciation reception for Quay County – noon-1 p.m., Tucumcari Railroad depot, 100 W. Railroad Ave., Tucumcari. Celebration of local volunteers and agencies served by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-769-2103

*Run for the Roses Gala – The Embassy, 311 E. First St., Clovis. Doors open at 6 p.m .; dinner at 7 p.m. Fundraiser for Clovis Christian Schools. Tickets $75 each/$500 for table of eight. Attire: Fancy Kentucky Derby. Information: 575-935-2279

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

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club “What are you reading?” — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday-Sunday

*Jurassic Quest – Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and T-Rex. Friday moon-8 p.m. Friday; Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m .; and Sunday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. General admission and kids standard admission $22; senior admission $19; kids unlimited admission (includes unlimited access to dinosaur rides, Jurassic Jeeps, fossil dig and most dinosaur themed inflatable attractions, plus one visit to excavation station) $36. All visitors two and older must have tickets. Information and advance tickets: jurassicquest.shop/clovis-nm

Friday

*ENMU 12th Presidential Inauguration – 3 p.m., ENMU Greyhound Arena, Portales. Inauguration of James Johnston; public is invited. Information: 575-562-2091

*Steel band concert – 5 p.m., Pavilion outside ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

*Cinco de Mayo celebration – 5-10 p.m., 311 Entertainment, 311 S. Main St., Portales. Tacos, drinks, live music by Amigos Musicales. Information:

*Portales High School Drama Department presents “Into the Woods, Jr.” – 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets (cash only): $8 general admission; $5 children ages 5-18, students and teachers with ID, military with ID, and seniors; free for under 5. Information: 575-356-7015

Saturday

*Great American Cleanup – 8 a.m.-noon, Parks and Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Information or registration: cityofclovis.org/cleanup or call 575-769-7870

*Tai Chi Easy and Quigong with David Burch – 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: Adult Services Librarian Sara Williford at 575-769-7840

*Successful You Career Closet spring refresh – 10 a.m.-noon, United Way of Eastern New Mexico Portales location, behind First Presbyterian Church, 108 S. Ave. F, Portales. Free professional clothing. Information: 575-769-2103

*Second annual one-day mattress fundraiser – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Portales High School, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Benefiting the PHS band. More than 25 different mattress styles on display in all sizes for customers to try, priced below retail. Adjustable power bases, premium pillows, bed frames, and mattress protectors will be available as well. Brands include Southerland, Malouf and Tranquility, and come with full factory warranties, are made to order, and will be available 2-3 weeks after the fundraiser. Delivery is available. Best of all, the Portales HS Band benefits from every purchase. Information: [email protected] or call 505-930-0450, or contact PHS band director Kelli Morrison at 405-819-5780

*Anime Club — 11 a.m., craft room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Derby Day five-year anniversary celebration – noon-8 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Live music, barbecue; Kentucky Derby attire encouraged. Information: 575-226-9463

*Portales High School Drama Department presents “Into the Woods, Jr.” – two performances: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets (cash only): $8 general admission; $5 children ages 5-18, students and teachers with ID, military with ID, and seniors; free for under 5. Information: 575-356-7015

*Cornhole for Community – 3 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Tournament to benefit community youth in Passport Portales. Free for spectators. Registration: $50 per two-person team if registered by May 3; $60 per team after May 3. Double elimination tournament; first 30 teams receive t-shirts. Online registration and information: https://www.portales.com/events/

*Extreme Dwarfanator Wrestling – 8-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets: $40 ringside, $25 general admission; $20 for children. Information and online ticket sales: https://www.dwarfanators.com/tour-dates/

May 7

*Portales High School Drama Department presents “Into the Woods, Jr.” – 2 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets (cash only): $8 general admission; $5 children ages 5-18, students and teachers with ID, military with ID, and seniors; free for under 5. Information: 575-356-7015

*Symphonic band and wind symphony – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors. Information: 575-562-2377

May 9

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math) “Mum’s the Word” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Ongoing

*K-ENMU Art Exhibition - Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open during regular GSSC hours through Friday. Information: 575-562-2189

*Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for May and June at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, are Ann Johnson and Sandi Chitwood with acrylics, oils, watercolors, and pastels. 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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