Events calendar - March 31

Today

*Easter Sunday

*Easter sunrise service – 6:15 a.m., Freedom Ranch, 720 SR 77, Clovis. Sponsored by the Clovis Christian Ministerial Alliance. Free breakfast to follow.

*Easter egg hunt – 2 p.m., City Park, East Ninth Street, Portales. Sponsored by VFW Post 9515. Open to all kids under age 18; eggs filled with candy and cash prizes.

*Easter egg hunt – 4 p.m., Portales Fun Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Meet the Easter bunny; special prizes. Information: 575-226-0440

Monday through April 27

*K through ENMU art show – Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Exhibit open during regular GSSC hours. Closing reception for family and friend from 1-3 p.m. April 27. Exhibit closes at 3 p.m. April 27. Information: http://www.enmu/kENMU or call 575-562-2189

Tuesday

*Books and Babies: “Hop To It” — 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): Umbrella Engineering — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Classic Literature Book Club – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

Wednesday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., by appointment only, Floyd Municipal Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Floyd school district. Information or to make appointment: Adam Terry at Floyd Schools at 575-478-2211

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

*Preschool storytime: “April Showers” — 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: “Blind Pick Art Challenge” – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday through Saturday

*High School Art & Design Festival – various locations at ENMU, Portales. Sponsored by the Department of Art and Runnels Gallery. Two-and-a-half-day festival features a variety of creative, hands-on workshops in visual art and graphic design, and a juried art and design exhibition - hosted by university faculty and guest professional artists (TBA). Open to high school students in grades 9-12 and school art educators. Student registration fee: $25; teacher/parent registration: first two with a student group are free; $25 for each additional teacher/parent. Information or to register: Visit enmu.edu/ArtDesignFestival

Thursday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 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

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

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

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

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday

*Cesar Chavez blood drive challenge — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Dinner and dance to benefit family of fallen New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare – 5 p.m., Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172, 2118 S. Adams St., Tucumcari. Brisket dinner with all the fixings $20 per plate. Dance 7-11 p.m; $10 per person and $15 per couple. All proceeds go to Hare’s family. Music by Limited Edition with special guest Lendy Borden. Information: 575-461-1510

*Heroes Unite! fundraiser gala – 6:30-9 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Hosted by Arise Sexual Assault Services. Tickets $55 per person; $100 per couple; $400 table of eight. Black tie; silent auction; cash bar; dj entertainment. Fundraiser to sustain Arise's mission of providing free and comprehensive services for survivors of sexual assault in eastern New Mexico. Information and tickets: http://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/AriseNMGala

*Jazzfest opening concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring ENMU Jazz Combos and the faculty and guest quintet. Richard Schwartz, director. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday

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

*ENMU 90th anniversary celebration – 3-7 p.m., outside the ENMU Communications Building, North Avenue N and Sesame Street, Portales. Live music, pep rally, food trucks, games for the whole family.

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents Mark Nizer 4-D Theater — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Laser light and technology with original comedy, world class juggling, movement, and music. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Marshall Auditorium box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

*Full Moon Alpaca Yoga (rescheduled from March 24) – 6 p.m., Windrush Alpacas, 770 CR M, Clovis. Open to adults 18 and up; $10 per person. Monthly charity event: this month’s beneficiary is Clovis-Carver Public Library. No yoga experience necessary; bring your own yoga mat, towels for under the mat, water, and a flashlight. Light refreshments will be available after the event; gift shop will be open. Information and tickets: Visit windrushalpacas.com

*ENMU 90th anniversary celebration continues – 7:30-10 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. 7:30 – showing of ENMU 90th anniversary video; 8-10 p.m., live music and community event.

*Jazzfest closing concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring ENMU Jazz Ensemble, Richard Schwartz, director. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

April 8

*Solar eclipse viewing – 11 a.m., south lawn, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

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

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

April 9

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

*Quilters’ Tuesday – 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. Information or to pre-register: Sara at 575-763-9687

Ongoing

*Manipulation: Claire Childers Burney – through April 10, Eula Mae Edwards Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information or to check availability to visit the exhibit: 575-769-4932 or 575-769-4144

*Free in-person tax preparation service in Clovis – 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: April 13; walk-ins only; any age.

*Free in-person tax preparation assistance in Portales – sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax Aide and ENMU College of Business. Available 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 10. Room 137, ENMU College of Business, Portales. Simple returns only; no appointments; free tax aide checklist available by emailing [email protected]. Information: 575-218-5797

*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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