Events calendar -- April 7

Monday

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

Tuesday

*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

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

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

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

Thursday-Saturday

*47th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship – various locations, ENMU, Portales Guest of Honor: author Martha Wells. All events are free and open to the public except the Friday luncheon (advance purchase only). Information (including complete schedule): https://my.enmu.edu/jack-williamson-lectureship/current or email David Sweeten at [email protected]

Thursday through April 18

*Friends of the Portales Public Library used book sale – 5-7 p.m. April 11; regular library hours April 12-18. Pay what you can through April 17; all remaining stock free on April 18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday through April 17

*Veterans Outreach Event – free residential event for veterans in the Lea County area. Put on by Healing America’s Heroes, and sponsored by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services. Veterans are invited to participate in equine and piscatorial therapy with complimentary room and board and a chance to connect with a supportive community. Separate programs for men and women. Information, registration, and to learn more about year-round programs at Fort Stanton: https://healingamericasheroes.org/ or 575-756-8557

Thursday

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

*Free preschool screening clinic — 12:30-3:30 p.m., by appointment only, Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Grady school district. Information or to make appointment: Hailey Rowland at Grady Schools at 575-357-2192

*Blood drive — 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m., bloodmobile, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Public forum – 1:30 p.m., meal site, Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, Portales. Opportunity for citizens of Portales and Roosevelt County to provide input on what services they need. Information will be provided to the Non-Metro Area Agency on Aging and the New Mexico Long-Term Department. Written comments by April 9 will also be entered into record. Information: 575-356-8578

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

Friday

*Second annual Clovis Hires: Young Adult Career Fair and Hiring Event – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Aimed primarily ages 16-24, but open to anyone interested in exploring career and educational opportunities. Resume-building workshops, on-the-spot interviews, and interactive panels with professionals. Information: http://www.cityofclovis.org/opportunity

*Jaylord Loboton junior voice recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building. With collaborative pianist Kayla Liechty. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday

*Eastern New Mexico Pregnancy Resource Center 13th annual Leap for Life Fun Run – Pregnancy Resource Center, 1427 Sutter Place, Clovis. Race day registration and check-in 7:45-8:30 a.m. 5K/10K/1K fun run. Runs begin at 9 a.m. with staggered starts and will proceed through Greene Acres Park. Pre-registration available online at active.com; packets for pre-registered racers may be picked up from noon-6 p.m. the day before the race at the Pregnancy Resource Center, 1427 Sutter Place, Clovis. Entry fees $10-$35, depending on event. Water stations available on course; refreshments available at the end. All proceeds benefit the Pregnancy Resource Centers in Clovis and Portales. Information: 575-935-5433

*Kids Fishing Clinic – 8 a.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Baseline Road, Portales. Entry fee: suggested donation of 2 cans per participant to be donated to ENM Food Bank. Information station rotations begin at 9 a.m .; stations include fly tying, knot tying, rods and reels, wildlife information, proper fish handling, casting, cleaning, and more. Lunch is provided, along with door prizes for each child. Sponsored by Friends of Oasis State Park with support from VFW Post 3280. Information: 575-356-5331

*Clovis Home and Garden Show – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission. Everything you need for indoors and out, remodeling, repairs, landscaping. Information: 575-935-5000

*Astronomy Day – 3-5 p.m. solar viewing and 6:30 p.m. lunar viewing, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*Lego Club – 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Roadrunner RBA jackpot buckle series rabbit show – Lewis Cooper rodeo arena, 2221 W. 18th St., Portales. Barn opens at 8 a.m .; workshops from 9-11 a.m .; show begins at 11 a.m. Open to all youth; $5 per entry. Public welcome to attend; concession stand available for breakfast and lunch. Information: [email protected]

April 14

*Clovis Home and Garden Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission. Everything you need for indoors and out, remodeling, repairs, landscaping. Information: 575-935-5000

April 15-18

*Pintores Art League Spring Fling art show – Commons Area, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open to all levels of artistic experience; paintings any medium, drawings, photography, and 3-D art. Adults $10 per entry; students under instruction $5 per entry. Entries may be made 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 15, and 9 a.m.-noon April 16. Show opens afternoon of April 16 and continues during regular hours through April 18. Awards reception 6 p.m. April 18. Information: 575-762-1270 or 575-799-6359

Ongoing

*Manipulation: Claire Childers Burney – through Wednesday, 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

*K through ENMU art show – through April 27, 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

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through April at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photography. Information: 806-946-9221

*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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