Events calendar: April 24

Today

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

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

*Teens and Tweens: Tell a Story Day: Storytelling Relays – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

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

*SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – 6-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: https://www.weather.gov/abq/skywarn_sked

*Around the World in Twelve Months: Asia – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Monthly international cuisine experience sponsored by RE/Max First Place Realtors. Tickets $25 individual; $45 couple; advance purchase or RSVP is required. Purchase tickets online at https://square.link/u/dQdHaMIZ, or RSVP by calling 575-935-5000 or sending email to [email protected]

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

*Spring Saxophone Studio Recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Richard Schwartz, director. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Friday through Monday

*No trash dumping fees– noon Friday through noon Monday, City of Clovis Landfill, 2801 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Residential tire dumping also available during this time; limit 9 per family. Information: 575-763-9654

Friday

*Graveside memorial service with military honors for Homer J. Mitchell, World War II veteran killed in action on December 10, 1944 in Pachten, Germany, and missing for almost 80 years – 1 p.m., Portales Cemetery, 1600 E. Third St., Portales. Public is welcome. Services under the direction of Steed Todd Funeral Home, Clovis. Information: 575-763-5541

*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. Information: 877-258-4825

*Mix Mom Prom – 8-11 p.m., Brickstreet Warehouse, 311 E. First St., Clovis. Open to adults 21 and older. Theme: “007, A License to Party.” Tickets $25 per person; $40 per couple. Music from Jocks on Wheels, hors d’oeuvres from Sodexo. Information and tickets: https://heymix.com/mom-prom-2024/

Saturday and Sunday

*Jurassic Empire indoor dinosaur exhibit – 10 a.m.-8 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Tickets sold for two-hour blocks; prices range from $20-$35 dollars; children under 2 are free. Information and advance ticket purchase: https://jurassicempire.ticketspice.com/north-plains-mall-2024

Saturday

*Leadership Clovis golf tournament – 8 a.m., Colonial Park golf course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Four people to a team; $100 per person or $400 per team. Mulligans available at $5 each; limit eight per team. Prize money based on number of teams registered. Information: 575-763-3435

*Kiwanis Club of Portales flower sale – 8 a.m.-until sold out, parking lot, C & S Auto, 300 West First St., Portales. Geraniums (red, white, pink) $7 each. Petunias (red, purple, white, pink) $6 per half dozen; $12 per dozen. Pre-orders welcome; home delivery available day ahead of sale (April 26). Cash and checks only; please have exact amount of cash available if possible. Information or to pre-order: 575-714-7780

*Great American Clean-up – 8 a.m.-noon, Parks and Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m .; sign up a team, receive a route, and pick up cleaning supplies. Morning refreshments will be provided; grab and go lunch at noon. Information or to pre-register: Visit cityofclovis.org/cleanup or call 575-769-7870

*Flourish Women’s Spring Tea – 10 a.m.-noon, The Bistro – Legacy Church, 341 N. Norris St., Clovis. Ladies of all age welcome; no childcare available. Donations welcome for Pregnancy Resource Center; please bring diapers and wipes. Bring a dish to share as assigned by first letter of your last name: A-F, cookies; G-M, little cakes; N-S, little sandwiches; T-Z, quiche. Information: 575-762-7751

*Spring Fling Pet Adopt-a-Thon – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PetSense, 4005 N. Prince St., Clovis. Sponsored by PetSense and Tractor Supply. Looking for food trucks. Booth space available for small businesses and local vendors for donation. Information or to sign up: Liz at 575-762-7239 or email to [email protected]

*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., bloodmobile, Kids Connection Daycare, 965 Curry Road H, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Vivian Chang faculty horn recital – 1 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*Closing reception K through ENMU art show – 1-3 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: http://www.enmu/kENMU or call 575-562-2189

*Dairy Nights and Can-Am Lights – 6 p.m., The Embassy, 311 E. First St., Clovis. United Dairy Women fundraiser to benefit area children’s homes. Tickets: $100 per person; $1,500 table of ten. Dinner, dancing, drinks and raffle including a 2024 Can-Am Defender 800 MAX. Information or to buy tickets: https://www.uniteddairywomen.com/dairynightscanamlights

*Rodney Akins in concert – 6:30 p.m., Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales. Opener Mason and the Gin Line and Matthew Ancira. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $50 for standing-room-only floor access; $30 for lower-level reserved seating; and $20 for upper-level general admission. Tickets available online at http://www.enmu.edu/RodneyAtkins, by calling 575-562-2106, or by visiting the front desk of the ENMU Campus Union Building. Information: 575-562-2106

*Bike, jeep, and classic car blessing - St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Avenue O, Portales. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m .; line up for blessing at 10:45 a.m., followed by ride through Portales, parade-style. Suggested donation of $20 per vehicle, includes a ticket to the meal. Burgers, chips, drinks available to the public for $10. All donations support St. Helen youth group. Information: Benito Garcia at 575-650-4525

Sunday

*Muleshoe Volunteer Fire Department hamburger fundraiser – 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (Central time), Muleshoe Fire Department, 215 S. First St., Muleshoe, TX. Annual benefit for the MVFD. Information: 806-272-4569

*Percussion Ensemble spring concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Emily Salgado, director. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Monday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Dora school district. Information or to make appointment: Amanda Harris at Dora Schools at 575-477-2216

*2nd Annual Pioneer Days Rodeo Mutton Bustin’ – 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Open to children ages 4-7 weighing less than 55 pounds. Top 30 contestants will ride one night in the Pioneer Days Rodeo. Contestants must furnish their own mouthpieces. Information and to sign up: Visit https://www.clovispioneerdaysrodeo.com/

*Blues guitarist Carvin Jones, the “King of Strings,” in concert – 8-10 p.m., Enchanted Ballroom, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. General admission $30; 12 and under free; VIP tickets $75, including meet and greet, preferred seating, etc. Advance tickets available https://www.carvinjones.com/band. Information: 575-935-5000

Tuesday

*Books and Babies: “Woof! Woof!” — 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): Star Wars 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

*Clovis High School Band Night at Dion’s – 5-8 p.m., Dion’s Pizza, 3720 N. Prince St., Clovis. The CHS band will receive a percentage of all sales during those hours. Order online at dions.com or call ahead to use pickup window. Information or to place orders: 575-530-0550

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

*ENMU Brass Choir concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Sid Shuler. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

May 1

*Hiring event – 2-6 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Sponsored by Portales/Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, Roosevelt County Community Development Corporation, New Mexico Workforce Connection, and ENMU. Bring resumes, ID, and dress professionally. Be ready to complete applications and be prepared for interviews. Information: email Jodi Diaz at [email protected] or call 575-356-8541

*ENMU Chamber Ensembles concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Sid Shuler. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

May 2-4

* 52nd annual Pioneer Days PRCA Rodeo – 7 p.m. nightly, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. General admission $15; children five and under are free. Thursday is military appreciation night; $1 off with military ID; everyone encouraged to wear red, white, and blue. Advance tickets for all performances on sale in Clovis at Gebo’s Farm and Ranch Store, 101 Sycamore, and One Stop Feed, 400 S. Hull St., and in Portales at Bar G Western Wear, 115 W. Second St. Information and online tickets: Visit https://www.clovispioneerdaysrodeo.com/

May 2

*Storyteller Lynette Harris and Braveheart Storytellers from the Arts Academy at Bella Vista – 11:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B., Portales. Free program as part of the Friends of the Portales Public Library meeting. Public is welcome; sack lunches also welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

*National Day of Prayer – noon, in front of Curry County Courthouse, 700 N. Main St., Clovis. In case of bad weather, event will be held at Legacy Life Church at 622 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-1715

*Roosevelt County Ministerial Alliance National Day of Prayer service: “Lift Up the World, Light Up the World” – noon, outside the Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-226-0153

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom. Copies are available at the front desk for checkout. Information: 575-356-3940

May 3

*Pioneer Days Breakfast – 7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Sponsored by Plateau.

*Spring Steel Band concert – 5 p.m., pavilion outside ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Emily Salgado. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

May 4

*Clovis Pioneer Days parade: “Celebrating Roots and Boots” – 10 a.m., Main Street, Clovis. Information or to register an entry, visit http://www.clovispioneerdaysrodeo.com or contact the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 575-763-3435

*Clovis/Portales Association of Realtors May the 4th Be With You 5K Fun Run/Walk – 10 a.m., Hillcrest Park walking trail, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Star Wars theme. Pets, costumes, and pets in costumes welcome. Registration by April 18 $35 per person (incudes t-shirt). In-person registration $40 per person. All proceeds benefit High Plains Humane Society. Register online at https://cpar-fundraising.square.site/. Information or assistance with registration: Erica Essex at 575-271-9033

*Portales High School Band third annual Mattress Fundraiser – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Portales High School, 1506 E. Amazon St., Portales. Mattress showroom set up with name brands like Southerland, Malouf, Englander, Tranquility, and Wellsville. Save off retail prices and support the PHS band. Sponsored by Custom Fundraising Solutions of New Mexico. Pay onsite (or financing available); mattresses will be delivered to customers a week or two after the event. Information: Call 575-356-7015 and ask for the band director

*Spring crafts fair – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Sponsored by the Muddy Shoe Crew Extension Club. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-356-4417

*Eastern New Mexico Children’s Entrepreneur Fair – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Main Street courtyard and parking lot, Eighth and Main Streets, Clovis. Sponsored by Clovis MainStreet. Visit and shop at booths run by local young entrepreneurs. Information: https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/clovis

*Department of Art Open Studios – 1-3 p.m., ENMU Arts and Anthropology building, Portales. See student artwork made by ENMU graphic designers and visual artists. Drop-in art-making led by art faculty. Information: 575-562-2377

*Double Reed studio recital – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

May 5

*Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony in concert – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

May 6

*100% Curry Roosevelt Initiative – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Registration opens at 8:30 p.m. Join service organizations and community leaders from across Curry and Roosevelt counties to learn more about how they can work for our communities. Sponsored by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Free; lunch is provided. Register online at https://fundraise.givesmart.com/f/4qeu/n. Information: 575-769-2103

May 8

*Spring Digital Filmmaking Student Film Screening – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Free admission. Information: 575-562-2377

May 10

*Deadline to register for a meal for the 2024 Dora All-Schools Reunion. To register, visit https://www.doraschools.com/reunion. Information: Email to [email protected] or call Betty Williamson at 575-607-5053

May 11

*Love the Zoo beautification event – 9 a.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Community volunteer day to help with painting, gardening, and basic maintenance to fences. Information: 575-769-7873

*Community event and family fun day in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Greene Acres Park, 1705 E. 21st St., Clovis. Sponsored by Nurstead Mental Health, the Curry County Health Council, the City of Clovis, and Cannon Air Force Base. Food, fun, awareness walk, health fair of local providers, and more. Information: 575-935-6262

*Zia Elite safety day – 2-4 p.m., Zia Elite Gymnastics, 2300 N. Main St., Suite 15, Clovis. Free day of play and safety education. Members of Clovis Fire and Police Departments on hand to talk to children about safety; firehouse for children to go through. Free and open to all ages. Information: 575-935-9423

Ongoing

*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

*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

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]