Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today
*Mother’s Day
*Mother’s Day brunch – 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Adults $30; children ages 5-12 $15; children four and under are free. To purchase only adult tickets, visit: https://square.link/u/xnyoK5yd. To purchase adult and child tickets, call 575-935-5000 or email events@cloivisciviccenter.com to receive a link to pay. Information: 575-935-5000
*Grady High School graduation – 5 p.m., Grady High School, 100 Franklin St., Grady. Information: 575-357-2192
Monday
*Read-to-Reel movie “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” (1991, PG13, two hours) – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Outside snacks welcome. Information: swilliford@cityofclovis.org or 575-763-9687
*R.J. Reza junior voice recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. With Kayla Liechty, collaborative pianist. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Tuesday
*“House Day” for Clovis elementary schools – 9-10:30 a.m. for kindergarten and fourth grade; 12:45-2:15 p.m. for grades one, two, and three. Students from Lockwood and Cameo will travel to their future schools for a tour, welcome celebration, and house pep rally. Families are invited to meet principals and staff at the Arts Academy at Bella Vista, James Bickley, La Casita, Parkview, and Sandia elementaries from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Information: 575-769-4300
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Leal’s Mexican Food Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825
*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
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: Bring your own book. Information: 575-763-9687
Thursday
*Grand opening and ribbon cutting – new Hillcrest Senior Life Center, 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Doors open 9 a.m .; ribbon cutting at 2 p.m .; dance 3-7 p.m. Clovis’ new state-of-the-art senior facility. Remarks from state and city officials, guided tours, light refreshments. Information: 575-763-9670
*United States Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) staff mobile office hours – 11 a.m.-noon, Curry County Administrative Complex, 417 Gidding St., Suite 100, Clovis. 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
*Grand opening and ribbon cutting – 2:30 p.m., new Roosevelt County Food Pantry, 600 N. Ave. K, Portales. Extension of the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico. Information: FBENM executive director Dianna Sprague at 575-763-6130.
*Homeschooling with Classical Conversations information meeting – 6-8 p.m., Courthouse Café, 109 S. Main St., Portales. Meeting for families with children ages 4-11 interested in participating in a Christian homeschool learning community for fall 2024. Information: Amanda Privett at seedsandarrowscc@gmail.com or 575-607-7027
Friday-Sunday
*Portales High School presents the musical “Grease” – 7 p.m. May 17, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. May 18, 2 p.m. May 19, PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets (cash only): $8 general admission; $6 children ages 5-18, students and teachers with ID, military with ID, and seniors; free for under 5. Information: 575-356-7015
Friday
*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., classroom, Calibers Shooters Sports Centers, LLC, 1654 US 60/84 West, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825
*Portales High School presents the musical “Grease” – 7 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets (cash only): $8 general admission; $6 children ages 5-18, students and teachers with ID, military with ID, and seniors; free for under 5. Information: 575-356-7015
Saturday
*2024 Mental Health Resources 5K Mental Health Awareness Walk – 7:30 a.m., Wellness Trail, 1100 W. 21st St., Clovis. Registration before April 19: $20, includes t-shirt. Registration after April 19: $25. Walk check-in 7:30 a.m .; walk begins at 8 a.m. Numerous sponsorship opportunities available including exhibitor booths, logo on t-shirts, etc. Registration and sponsorship information: Call 575-769-2345 or visit: https://mhrnewmexico.harnessgiving.org/events/1544
*Muleshoe High School graduation – 9:30 a.m. (Central), football field, Muleshoe Schools, 514 W. Ave. G., Muleshoe. Information: 806-272-7400
*Melrose High School graduation – 10 a.m., Melrose Schools, 100 E. Missouri, Melrose. Information: 575-253-4269
*Genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Splash Pad Paw-looza – Hillcrest Park Splash Pad, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Event for dogs sponsored by City of Clovis. Cost $1 per dog. Small dogs welcome 10 a.m-noon; large dogs welcome 12:30-2:30 p.m. Information: 575-769-7868
*Table Top Role Playing Games with G. Michael Rapp – 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Portales High School presents the musical “Grease” – (two performances) 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets (cash only): $8 general admission; $6 children ages 5-18, students and teachers with ID, military with ID, and seniors; free for under 5. Information: 575-356-7015
*Clovis Christian School graduation – 5 p.m., Legacy Church, 3401 N. Norris St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-2279
*Sportsman’s Fellowship Banquet – 5 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Tickets $20 adult; $10 for children 12 and under; family plan $60 (covers all members of a household who attend). Guest speaker Andy Peterson. Home-cooked meal, vendor displays, and informational booths, and a drawing for sporting goods door prizes. Information: 575-762-4727
May 19
*Portales High School presents the musical “Grease” – 2 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets (cash only): $8 general admission; $6 children ages 5-18, students and teachers with ID, military with ID, and seniors; free for under 5. Information: 575-356-7015
*Texico High School graduation – 2 p.m., Texico Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Information: 575-482-3801
*Dora High School graduation – 3 p.m., Guy Luscombe gymnasium, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Information: 575-477-2211
May 20
*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Gail Tarson, small business owner and newly elected Clovis City Commissioner. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $25 for non-members; all tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
May 21
*Classic Literature Book Club – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
Ongoing
*Clovis Summer Youth Program registration open now and continues through May 17 – Programs for ages 5-11 run from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday from June 3 through July 26 at the Youth Recreation Building 1504 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Cost $30 per child per week; includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and field trips. Opportunities to engage with the outdoors and learn about the environment. Registration and information: https://www.cityofclovis.org/summer-youth-program/ or call 575-763-9678
*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through May 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: dstevens@thenews.email
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