Events calendar - Oct. 22

Today

*50th annual Peanut Valley Arts and Crafts Festival – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Arts, crafts, food, music, games, and entertainment. 11 a.m., medieval life demonstration, slab. 11:30 p.m., Fusion World Dancers, slab. 12:30 p.m., Full Circle, stage. 1:30 p.m., Wild Bill Cathey, slab. 1:45 p.m., Full Circle, stage. 2:30 p.m., Dance Studio Extreme, slab. 3 p.m., Kenny Allen, stage. 4 p.m., Wild Bill Cathey, slab. 4:15 p.m., Kenny Allen, stage. Information: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541

*Haunting at Hillcrest – 1-4 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Tickets $1. Family-friendly event for all ages; trick-or-treating, games, Halloween-themed activities. Advance tickets on sale at the zoo, and Taco Box locations in Portales and Clovis. All proceeds benefit the zoo. Information: 575-769-7873

Monday

*Fort Sumner High School National Honor Society Fall Carnival and Trunk or Treat – 6-7:30 p.m., blacktop between junior high and high school, 1001 E. Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Admission: one can of food. Halloween costumes encouraged. Sponsored by the National Honor Society and Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Information: 575-355-7734

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

*Clovis High School Marching Band community performance – 8 p.m., Leon Williams Stadium, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-769-4350

Tuesday

Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mental Health Resources, 1100 W. 21st St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Monster Crafts — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Oct. 25

*Preschool storytime: Halloweenies (wear your costumes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Halloween Bunco – 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25; includes meal. Games begin at 6 p.m. Costumes encouraged. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000

Wednesday

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

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

*United States Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) staff mobile office hours – 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Portales City Hall, 1028 W. Community Way, Portales. Constituents are invited to meet with staff for any concerns about Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans’ benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. Information: call Heinrich’s Roswell Office at 575-622-7113

*Teens and Tweens Programming: Game On: Bring Your Favorite Games – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Portales Municipal Schools fall carnival – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Free admission. Open to students ages 3 through sixth grade; all children must be accompanied by an adult. Students are welcome to wear child-friendly costumes and bring a trick or treat bag. No masks, please. Information: 575-356-7000

*Trunk or Treat – 6-7:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free candy and carnival games. Information: 575-762-4727

Thursday

*Halloween Party – 5-6:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Wear costumes; family fun with tricks and treats. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Community Band presents “Falling for Music” – 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission; donations accepted. Sousa marches, Dixieland, Latin music, and more. Information: 575-760-6257

Friday

*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

*Third annual Halloween Party – 8 p.m.-midnight, Curry County Pavilion, 600 S. Norris St., Clovis. Open to ages 18 and up; tickets $10. Full bar, live DJ, adult costume contest, food, prizes. Information: 575-935-7000

*Times Remembered Safe Trick or Treat Food Drive – 3-6 p.m., Times Remembered Photography Studio, 222 W. Second St., Portales. Bring costumed kids and two non-perishable food items, and receive two free 4x6 portraits of your kids. Information: 575-226-7676

*311 Hallows Bash – 3-10 p.m., 311 Entertainment, 311 S. Main St., Portales. 3-6 p.m., Trick or Treat. 5-10 p.m., dance with DJ Foulmouth J. Food, drinks, prizes. Information: [email protected]

*Portales Safe Trick or Treat – 4-5:30 p.m., locations around downtown Portales. Map and list of participating businesses available at the Portales Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales, or online at https://www.portales.com/events/details/safe-trick-or-treat-2023-5020. Information: 575-356-8541

*Closing reception New Mexico and West Texas art educator exhibition – 4:30 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. More than 100 area art educators expected to attend; live jazz; refreshments. Information: 575-562-2189

*Boos and Brews downtown beer and costume crawl – The Rails, Bandolero Brewery, and Red Door on Main, Clovis. Tickets $24 in advance or $30 at the door; open to adults age 21 and up; proceeds benefit Clovis MainStreet. Pick up tickets at The Rails, 221 W. First St., Clovis from 5-8 p.m. Tickets include one free beer at each participating location; dinner specials available to purchase at each location. Costumes encouraged but not required. Hours: 5-9:30 p.m., The Rails, 221 W. First St., and Bandolero Brewery, 421 N. Main St .; 6 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Red Door on Main, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Costume contest and live music by the “Rouzter” at Red Door. Information: 602-791-1400

*ENMU Forensic Science Society Trunk or Treat – 6-8 p.m., Bernalillo Hall parking lot, south side of ENMU campus on 18th Street, Portales.

*Junior High Halloween Spooktacular Bash – 7-10 p.m., Hydration Station, 523 W. University Drive, Portales. Open to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders from any area schools. Tickets $7. Costume party, DJ, snacks, door prizes; $50 prize for best male and best female costumes. Information: 575) 749-2024

Saturday

*Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws fall photoshoot “Fur-Raiser” – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 804 W. 21st St., Clovis. Photo opportunity for kids and/or pets with seasonal backdrop and homemade treats; $50 for 5-8 images; 100 percent of proceeds to pet rescue. Information or to schedule a session: [email protected] or Kristin at 505-429-7179

*Craft and Business Fair – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., new Curry County Extension Building, 600 Woods St., Clovis (southwest corner of Curry County Events Center parking lot). Opportunity for local crafters and businesses to display and sell wares. Vendor spaces available for $20 refundable deposit. Information: 575-762-0296

*21st annual Atlatl Competition – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark, 508 NM 467, Portales. Free admission; competition begins at 10 a.m. Costume contest to follow. Food available from ENMU Anthropology Club for cash only. Information: 575-356-5235

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

*Clovis Community College Trunk or Treat – 1-3 p.m., CCC Commons, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Family-friendly event with games, candy, and treats. Information: 575-769-2811

*First Anniversary Fall Festival – 2-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 1425 N. Main St., Clovis. Food trucks, festival booths, fall games and prizes, petting zoo, picture back drop. Information: 843-412-4384

*Duo Encantada: The Many Moods and Colors of the Oboe – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

*Halloween Flashlight Freeze Tag — 5 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Curry County Construction Scary House – 7-10 p.m., 1201 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Ages 10 and up $10; children $5. Come dressed in costume to be entered for $200 drawing. Information: 575-749-8458

Oct. 29

*Boo in the Zoo – 1-4 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Admission $1; benefit for Hillcrest Park Zoo sponsored by Zia Radio Group. Advance tickets available at Taco Box, Eastern New Mexico News, and the zoo office. Advance tickets holders can avoid the lines and use the VIP gate on Sycamore Street. Information: 575-763-4401

Oct. 30

*ENMU Guest Artist Series: Jeffrey Siegfried, saxophone, and Sean Friar, piano – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Oct. 31

*Books and Babies: “Boo to You!” — 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): Play Your Way (wear costumes) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Trick or Treat Street – 5-7 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Safe trick-or-treating. Information: 575-935-7000

*Clovis Fire Department trick or treating – 5 p.m. until the candy is gone, all five CFD stations. Station 1, 320 Mitchell St .; Station 2, 615 E. Llano Estacado; Station 3, 2200 Cesar Chavez; Station 4, 1308 Norris St .; Station 5, 220 E. Brady, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7814

*Dora Schools Trunk or Treat – 5 p.m., parking lot, Guy Luscombe Gymnasium, Dora. Local fire departments, parents, and community members invited to decorate their “trunk” and bring candy. Costume parade in the gym between the junior high and high school volleyball games. Information: 575-477-2211

*Light the Night Trunk or Treat – 6-8 p.m., Portales Nazarene Church, 823 W. University Dr., Portales. Candy, hot dogs, drinks. Information: 575-356-6255

Ongoing

*New Mexico and West Texas art educator exhibition – through Oct. 27, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Featuring work by 20 art educators from across the High Plains. Open during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

*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 members group display for September and October at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, with oils, watercolors, pastels, acrylics, oils, and photography. Information: 575-921-7965

*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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