Events calendar: Jan. 28

Today

*Annual German sausage dinner – 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (CST), St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 409 S. Third St., Bovina, TX. Suggested donations: $15 for adults; $6 for children under six; dine in or carry out. menu includes sausage, creamed potatoes and gravy, green beans, homemade sauerkraut, homemade bread, homemade desserts, tea and coffee. Additional regular, jalapeno, or green chile sausage available for purchase day of event. Information: 806-251-1511

Monday

*Clovis/Portales Microplex Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe – 6:30 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Sponsored by Clovis Economic Development (CED), the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m .; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $125 per person; advance purchase required. To reserve a room at Hotel Santa Fe, call 877-259-3409 or 505-982-1200 and request the Clovis/Portales Microplex group rate. Information: Kim Tipton at 575-763-3435

Tuesday

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

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience— 7 p.m., Norman & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 Main St., Clovis. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 military/senior/student. Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

Wednesday

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

*Preschool storytime: “Wintry Trees” — 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

*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

Thursday

*Lynette Harris on storytelling – 11:30 a.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Presentation following a brief meeting of the Friends of the Portales Public Library. Open to the public; brown bag lunches welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

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

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. Information: 575-356-3940

Friday

*Homecoming – 3 p.m. begin, Guy Luscombe gym, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Information: 575-477-2211

Saturday

*Ties and Tiaras Daddy/Daughter Dance – 6-9 p.m., Clovis High School cafeteria, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Sponsored by the CHS Wildcadettes and open to dads and daughters of all ages. Tickets at the door; cash only; $20 per dad/daughter couple; $5 per each additional daughter. Photo booth and 360 video booth available for $10 each; bottled water available for $1. Information: Krissa Thomas at 575-769-2697

Feb. 4

*Chantez! Aimez! Faculty Recital of Stephanie Beinlich and Cheryl Pachak-Brooks – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

*Free Narcan training for community members – 5 p.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Sponsored by Roosevelt County Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program; training provided by the New Mexico Department of Health. Learn how to intervene in an overdose situation and save a life. Information: 575-356-5307.

Feb. 5

*Free Narcan trainings for law enforcement – 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Sponsored by Roosevelt County Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program; training provided by the New Mexico Department of Health. Lesson plans accredited by the NMLEA for law enforcement officers; participants will receive 3 advanced training hours. Information: 575-356-5307.

*GriefShare – 6 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 1101 W. 18th St., Portales. First meeting of spring session; will meet Mondays at 6 p.m. through April 29. Cost $20; includes workbook. Register online at https://www.griefshare.org/groups/180225. Information: 575-356-4273

Feb. 6

*Books and Babies: “Hugs and Kisses” — 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): Mr. Roboto — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Tribute to Bob Marley – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Performances of 11 Marley songs by ENMU musicians and vocalists under the direction of visiting saxophonist and arranger, Deland St. Jules. Joint production of ENMU Music and ENMU Cultural Affairs. Information: 575-562-2377

Feb. 7

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

*Young adult programming: “Young Adult Author Jeopardy” – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Feb. 8

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

*“There’s No Place Like, It” artist talk – 4 p.m., Cecil Clotfelter multi-purpose room, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Talk by Kate Turner on her show that runs through Feb. 9 in the Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Information: 575-562-2189

Feb. 9

*“There’s No Place Like, It” art exhibition closing reception – 5-6 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Honoring artist Kate Turner. Information: 575-562-2189

Feb. 10

*Noonday Kiwanis Club of Clovis pancake fundraiser – 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis High School cafeteria, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and juice. Tickets: $8 for adults; $5 for ages 3-9; free for under 3.

Feb. 11

*ENMU Department of Arts and Culinary Arts presents 2nd annual Chocolate Sunday – 2-4 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Tickets $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance tickets available at available at enmu.edu/ChocolateSunday. Proceeds benefits student opportunities in the department, including workshops and artists-in-residence. All-you-can-eat chocolates, live jazz music, and community art auction. Information: 575-562-2373 or email [email protected]

Feb. 13

*Mardi Gras

*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

*Jordan World Circus – 6 p.m., Currry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tickets $20 for ages 13 and up; $10 for ages 3-12; 2 and under are free. Information, advance ticket special prices and group rates available at https://jordancircus.com/tour-dates/

Ongoing

*Free in-person tax preparation service – sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax Aide. Call 575-742-8473 and leave message to schedule appointment. Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday; by appointment only; available for seniors 50 and over. Roy Walker Rec Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis: Mondays appointment only; 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; walk-ins only; any age. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis: 1-4 p.m. Feb. 17, March 2, March 16, April 13; walk-ins only; any age.

*Pintores Art League artist display for January at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Holly Vineyard with acrylics. Information: 575-921-7965

*“There’s No Place Like, It” art exhibition – through Feb.9, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Art by Kate Turner. Open during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

*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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