Events calendar - Aug. 20

Today and Monday

*ENMU Dawg Days – on-campus events welcoming new students to Portales

Monday

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

Tuesday

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, ENMRSH, Inc., 2700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. All donors through Aug. 31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $5,000 prepaid gift cards. Those who donate whole blood, Power Red, platelets or plasma are eligible for bonus points to redeem in Vitilant’s donor recognition program. Information: 877-258-482

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: $8 ages 13-64; $6 ages 6-12; $6 ages 65 and up; free for children 5 and younger. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., youth horse show, outdoor arena. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., poultry show. 5-10 p.m., home arts and merchants’ buildings open to the public. 5 p.m., Roosevelt County fair board election opens. 5:30-10 p.m., market swine show, Johnny Ogden Arena. Online fair book, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

Wednesday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Half-price admission and special needs day: $4 ages 13-64; $3 ages 6-12; $3 ages 65 and up; free for all individuals with special needs and any children 5 and younger. 6-10 a.m., 4-H pork chop breakfast, Jake Lopez Building. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., special needs day activities, Idsinga building. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., home arts building open to the public. 12:30-1 p.m., special needs goat show, events arena. 1-4 p.m., market goat show, events arena. 5-10 p.m., merchants’ building open to public. 5-7 p.m., market lamb show, events arena. 5-7 p.m., praise and worship at the slab. 5-10 p.m., Sun Valley Carnival, $30 wristbands. 5:30 p.m., DM Productions team roping, outdoor arena. Online fair book, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. Information: 575-763-9687

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Live music by Hansen Jazz Experience and Rouzter. $5 cover charge, $5 drinks all night long, $10 burgers and chips. Information: 575-935-5000

Thursday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Military appreciation day and senior citizens day. Admission: $8 ages 13-64; $6 ages 6-12; $6 ages 65 and up; free for children 5 and younger; half-price for military with ID. 8-9 a.m., antique tractor show in front of Jake Lopez Building, and antique tractor games, outdoor arena. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., pioneer day luncheon and annual meeting, Jake Lopez Building. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., home arts building open to the public. 1:30-3:30 p.m., replacement dairy heifer show, events arena. 3-10 p.m., merchants’ building open to public. 5-10 p.m., Sun Valley Carnival, $30 wristbands. 6-8 p.m., breeding beef and market beef show, events arena. 8-11:30 p.m., live music by Colton Stephens. 9:30-11:30 p.m., junior livestock sale meeting. Jake Lopez Building. Online fair book, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. All donors through Aug. 31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $5,000 prepaid gift cards. Those who donate whole blood, Power Red, platelets or plasma are eligible for bonus points to redeem in Vitilant’s donor recognition program. Information: 877-258-4825

Friday-Saturday

*Peach Festival – Five Heart Farms, 371 CR 10, Texico. 6-9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m-1 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Saturday. Palisade peach sales, food trucks, live entertainment, local beer and wine, peach treats, vendors, and flowers for picking. Information: [email protected]

Friday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: $8 ages 13-64; $6 ages 6-12; $6 ages 65 and up; free for children 5 and younger. 8 a.m., Roosevelt County barbecue cook-off begins behind merchants’ building. 8:30-11 a.m., supreme livestock showmanship contest, events arena. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., home arts building open to the public. 3-10 p.m., merchants’ building open to public. 3 p.m., 5-D barrel race, outdoor arena. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun Valley Carnival, $30 writsbands. 5-6 p.m., awards banquet, events arena. 6:30-9:30 p.m., junior livestock sale, events arena, followed by meal in the Jake Lopez Building. breeding beef and market beef show, events arena. 8-11:30 p.m., live music by Pony Creek Trio and Austin Van. Online fair book, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*Luncheon fundraiser – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Los Abuelitos Senior Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Building A, Portales. Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, roll, brownie; $7 a plate. Call-in orders welcome. Information or to place order: 575-356-5056

Saturday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: $8 ages 13-64; $6 ages 6-12; $6 ages 65 and up; free for children 5 and younger. 9-10 a.m., register for Kiwanis pet show, Idsinga Pavilion. 10-11 a.m., Kiwanis pet show, stick horse race, turtle race, dummy roping, goat branding, Idsinga Pavilion. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., home arts building open to the public. Noon-10 p.m., merchants’ building open to public. 5 p.m., Roosevelt County Electric Coop linemen demonstration, outdoor arena. 5 p.m.-midnight, Sun Valley Carnival, $30 wristbands. 7 p.m., Roosevelt County fair board election poll closes. 8-11:30 p.m., live music by Tyce Delk, Triston Marez, and Josh Ward. Online fair book, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*Clovis Water Carnival – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Presented by EPCOR and the City of Clovis. Free. Learn how water impacts our lives and how we can be good stewards. Food, free admission to the zoo, splash pad, giveaways. Information: 800-383-0834

*Community baby shower for new and expecting moms – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Java Loft Coffee Shop, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Hosted by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and Familia Dental. NM Lions Operation KidSight will offer no-cost vision screenings; Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, Chicanos Por La Causa, Pregnancy Resource Center, and other community partners and providers will be present with resources and information. Registered attendees will be entered to win door prizes including a car seat, diaper bags, diapers, bottles, and care packets for babies and moms. BCBSNM will provide snacks and bottled water. Information: Amanda Douglas, BCBSNM, at 505-816-2426 or 505-463-8818

*Potluck dance – 1-4 p.m., Los Abuelitos Senior Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Building A, Portales. Featuring Randy Chavez y Grupo Sol. $5 cover charge for the band. Information: 575-356-5056

Aug. 27

*Roosevelt County Fair – 5-11:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: $8 ages 13-64; $6 ages 6-12; $6 ages 65 and up; free for children 5 and younger. 5 p.m.-closing, Sun Valley Carnival, $30 wristbands. 8-11:30 p.m., live music from Freddy Galindo and Bravo de Ojinaga. Online fair book, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

Aug. 28

*Roosevelt County Fair projects and premium pick-up – 4-6 p.m., home arts building. Online fair book, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

Aug. 29

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Wells Fargo Bank, 316 W. Second St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. All donors through Aug. 31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $5,000 prepaid gift cards. Those who donate whole blood, Power Red, platelets or plasma are eligible for bonus points to redeem in Vitilant’s donor recognition program. Information: 877-258-4825

*End of Summer Bunco – 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25; includes meal and game. Prizes provided by Scentsy – Gina Gonser. Information: 575-935-5000

Aug. 30

*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

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

Aug. 31

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. Information: 575-763-9687

Sept. 1

*Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Kingswood 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

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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