Events calendar - July 30

Today

*Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Legacy Church, 820 W. 18th St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com or call Quaylene at 575-607-5262. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

Monday-Tuesday

*Clovis schools sixth-eighth grade schedule pick-up – 1-4 p.m. Monday; 8 a.m.-noon, Tuesday,

Marshall 6th Grade Academy, Yucca Middle School and Gattis Middle School.

To enroll or complete Returning Student Verification, visit: http://www.clovis-schools.org/page/registration. For a directory of schools and school zone information, visit: http://www.clovis-schools.org/page/schools. School supply lists for each grade can be found online: http://www.clovis-schools.org/documents/schools/supply-lists/405840

Monday

*Reading Beyond Borders storytime – 2-3 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open to ages pre-k through grade 3 and accompanied by a caregiver; free; no registration required. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2638

*Roosevelt County on Cloth wrap-up party – 5-6:30 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2638

Tuesday

*Field day – 7:30 a.m., New Mexico State University Agriculture Science Center, 2346 NM 288, Clovis (13 miles north of Clovis). Free day-long event for producers and researchers; lunch is provided. Information: 575-985-2292 or email [email protected]

*Free preschool screening clinic — 1-3 p.m., by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri at Texico Schools at 575-482-3492

*National Night Out – 6:30 p.m.-dark, Greene Acres Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. Community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Games, demonstrations from the various units from the police department, interactive displays, vendors, and entertainment. Participating agencies include Clovis Police, New Mexico State Police, Curry County Sheriff’s Department, Emergency Management, and Cannon Security Forces. Information: CPD Community Relations Officer Moe Parker at 575-763-9480 or by email to [email protected]

Wednesday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon, San Jon Municipal Schools, Seventh Street, San Jon. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the San Jon school district. Information or to make appointment: Stormi Sena at San Jon Schools at 575-576-2466

*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “Sing 2” (2021, PG, 1 hour, 50 minutes) – 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free; open to all ages; first come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Karaoke. $5 cover charge, $5 drinks all night long, $10 green chile cheeseburgers. Information: 575-935-5000

Thursday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 Missouri Ave. Melrose. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Melrose school district. Information or to make appointment: Trish Saulsberry at Melrose Schools at 575-253-4266

Friday and Saturday

*Fundraiser yard sale – 7 a.m.-2 p.m. each day, Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Clothes, furniture, electronics; all proceeds benefit Celebrate Recovery and Christian Women Connection. Information or to inquire about donating items to be sold: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

Friday through Sunday

*New Mexico tax-free weekend – 12:01 a.m. Friday through midnight Sunday. No taxes on qualifying items, including clothing or shoes at less than $100 per unit; desktops, laptops, tablets or notebook computers at less than $1,000; related computer hardware up to $500, and school supplies for standard, general-education classrooms at under $3 per unit. Information: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/news-alerts/tax-holiday/

*Marketplace at the Farm – 5-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Five Heart Farms, 371 Curry Road 10, Texico. U-pick flowers, local vendors, live entertainment, food trucks, beer and wine. Information: Email to [email protected]

Friday through Aug. 12

*Lea County Fair and Rodeo – Lea County Fairgrounds, 101 S. Commercial St., Lovington. Information: https://www.leacountyfair.net/ or 575-396-8686

Saturday

*City-wide water balloon bash – noon, ENMU Campus Quad, Portales. Free and open to all; water balloons provided. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2638

Aug. 6

*School supply kit giveaway – 11 a.m., H & R Block, 421 S. Ave. C, Suite B, Portales. Fifty supply kits for kindergarten through 12th grade. One kit per family; student must be present; first come, first served. Information: 575-356-8352

Aug. 7

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Dora school district. Information or to make appointment: Dawn Burnett/Julissa Rivera at Dora Schools at 575-477-2216

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Fort Sumner Municipal Schools, 1001 Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Fort Sumner school district. Information or to make appointment: Robyn Drake at Fort Sumner Municipal Schools at 575-355-7766

Aug. 8

*Free preschool screening clinic — 1-4 p.m., by appointment only, Logan Municipal Schools, 301 N. Second St., Logan. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Logan school district. Information or to make appointment: Angie Medrow at Logan Municipal Schools at 575-487-2252

*Christian Women Connection prayer retreat and salad supper potluck – 5 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

Aug. 9

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, Elida Municipal Schools, 103 Church St., Elida. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Elida school district. Information or to make appointment: Michelle Victor at Elida Schools at 575-274-6211

*Meet the Teachers events – 2-4 p.m., all Clovis elementary schools. See classrooms, drop off school supplies and meet staff members. To enroll or complete returning student verification, visit: http://www.clovis-schools.org/page/registration. For a directory of schools and school zone information, visit: http://www.clovis-schools.org/page/schools/.School supply lists for each grade can be found online: http://www.clovis-schools.org/documents/schools/supply-lists/405840

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Live music by Jump. $5 cover charge, $5 drinks all night long, $10 green chile cheeseburgers. Information: 575-935-5000

Aug. 10

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes. Information: 575-356-3940

Aug. 11

*Summer songfest and potluck meal – 5 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Free gospel music concert with members of Living Word Church, New Life Assembly, Salvation Army, Christian Believers, and Impact Church. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

Aug. 12

*Portales Back to School Health Center Celebration – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales. Free event with blood pressure checks, shots for kids, dental screenings, food, games, backpack giveaways, vendors. Information: 575-359-3801

Aug. 15-19

*Curry County Fair – Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

Ongoing

*Clovis and Portales Farmers’ Markets – open through the end of October. Clovis Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-sellout Tuesdays and Saturdays, North Plains Mall parking lot, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmers’ Market – 5 p.m.-sellout Mondays and Thursdays, corner of First Street and Avenue B, Portales. Information: 575-760-0690

*Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for July and August at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Sandra Chancey with watercolors, pastels, and oils. 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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