Events calendar - May 26

Today

*Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival – 5-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Armbands (good for unlimited rides) $35. Individual tickets are $2 each; or $1.50 each when purchased in a pack of 20. Children’s rides require three tickets per person; adult rides require four (five for El Loco). Information: https://www.facebook.com/mooresgreatershows/

Monday

*Memorial Day

*Memorial Day observance – 10 a.m., Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 1601 E. Llano Estacado, Clovis. Sponsored by the Joint Veterans Council of Curry County (VFW Post 3280, American Legion Post 25, American Legion Post 17, Fraternal Order of Eagles 3245, and Elks Lodge 1244) and hosted by Elks Lodge 1244. Information: 575-763-9106

*Memorial Day observance – 10:30 a.m., Portales Cemetery, corner of 3rd and Kilgore Streets, Portales. Sponsored by American Legion Post 31. Information: Randy Dunson at 575-760-3341, or email at [email protected]

*Celebrate Recovery Memorial Day Barbecue and Gospel Music Songfest – 4 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Praise and worship. barbecue, water balloons, fellowship, and fun for everyone. Free and open to all. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-219-1914

Wednesday

*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” (2018, PG, 1 hour, 37 minutes) – 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free; open to all ages; first come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106

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

Thursday

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” by Jane Wagner. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Curry County Offices, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

Saturday-Sunday

*Free pet vaccine clinic with low-cost microchips – 7 a.m.-10 a.m., parking lot, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Available vaccines: distemper/parvo for dogs, FVRCP for cats, and rabies for both. Microchips $15 per animal. Healthy pets only; bring previous vaccination records if available. Dogs must be leashed; cats must be in a carrier. Cash payments only; donations welcome to offset costs. Sponsored by High Plains Humane Society, Rezdawg Rescue, and Greater Good Charities. Information or for assistance in transporting multiple animals: email to [email protected] or text 317-294-2551

*Curry County Home and Garden Expo – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission $5. Information: 575-935-7000

Saturday

*Community Day informational and recruitment fair – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, Portales. Free food, live music, door prizes. Information: 575-356-8576

*2024 Purple Pride Hall of Honor alumni luncheon – 12:30-3:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $40 per person; $300 table of eight; on sale at the superintendent’s office, Administration Building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Sponsored by Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation and Alumni Association. 2024 honorees include Jamiah Hargins (Harris), Chet Pharies, Heather Waller (Leal), John Ortiz, Jan Cox, and Vanoy Welch. Information: 575-769-4300

*Pride Kickoff and Drag Performance – 7 p.m., Red Door on Main, 412 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to ages 21 and up; $5 cover charge. Doors open at 7 p.m .; event begins at 8 p.m. Information: [email protected]

June 2-6

*ENMU Department of Music presents Choir Camp – Open to high school choral singers (grades 9-12) and their directors. Choir rehearsal, conducting sessions, sight-reading sessions, voice lessons, final concert, volleyball, swimming, talent show, movie night. Cost: $285 per student. Information and to apply: http://www.enmu.edu/choircamp

June 2

*Chalk It Up To Pride – 2-4 p.m., sidewalks outside Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Family-friendly event; chalk provided. Information: Email [email protected]

June 3-6

*Summer by Design: ENMU art camp for grades 3-12 – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Art and Anthropology Building, ENMU, Portales. Day camp option $175; includes lunch, art materials, instruction, and t-shirt. Residence hall option (for grades 9-12 only) $300; includes four-night stay (Sunday-Wednesday) in a residence hall, breakfast, lunch, dinner, art materials, instruction, and t-shirt. Information or to enroll: enmu.edu/ArtCamp

June 3-7

*Vacation Bible School – 6-8 p.m., First Christian Church, 1700 N. Main St., Clovis. Free; open to age four through fifth grade. Information and to register: https://vbspro.events/p/b08a76

June 3

*Sidewalk Chalk – 9 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information; 575-769-7840

*Summer reading registration – 10 a.m.-noon, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B., Portales. Programming available for all ages during June and July. Information: 575-356-3940

*Summer reading movie: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” (2023; PG; 1 hour, 23 minutes) – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Opening day of “Adventure Beings at Your Library” 2024 summer reading program - Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis, and Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: Clovis-Carver at 575-769-7840 and Portales at 575-356-3940

June 4

*Primary Election Day – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Curry County polling places: La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis; Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis; North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis; Farmers Electric Cooperative, 3701 N. Thornton St., Clovis; Curry County Road Department (Road Barn), 1006 CR 6, Clovis; Pleasant Hill Fire Department, 304 SR 77, Texico; Grady Senior Citizens Center, 104 W. Main, Grady; Melrose City Hall, 105 E. Ave. B, Melrose; Texico Community Building, 215 N. Griffin, Texico. Roosevelt County polling places: Dora Senior Center, 401 Ave. B, Dora; Elida Community Center, 704 State St., Elida; Floyd Community Center, 1572 NM Highway 267, Floyd; Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales; Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: Curry County Clerk’s Office at 575-763-5591; Roosevelt County Clerk’s Office at 575-356-8562

*Adventure Calls – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Crafts and experiments for second through sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Tuesday Crafternoon – noon-2 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Bring your lunch and a craft to work on; socialize and connect with others in the community. Information: 575-562-2624

*In a World – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Young adult summer reading program; open to teens in grades 7-12. Information: 575-356-3940

Ongoing

*Campus Walk and Talk – 7:30-8 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays from June 3-Aug. 26 (except for June 19 and July 4. Meet outside on the quad side ENMU’s Golden Student Success Center for a 30-minute stroll with other community members. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Bring a water bottle. Information: 575-562-2624

*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

*La Casa Family Health Center Summer Food Service Program – Mondays through Fridays beginning May 28 and running through Aug. 2. All meals are grab and go; children must be present to receive meals. Breakfast available 8:30-10 a.m .; lunch available noon-1:30 p.m. Clovis locations for breakfast and lunch: Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Dennis Chavez Park, Doc Stewart Pavilion, Highland Park, La Casita Elementary, Maria’s Montessori School, First Methodist Church, Homestead Site, Jaslynn’s Daycare, Potter Park, Salvation Army, Sandia Elementary, St. John’s Baptist Church, Westbrook Baptist Church, Hillcrest Park (by Youth Recreation Building), Marshall Sixth Grade Academy, Lockwood Elementary, CHS Freshmen Academy, Clovis High School, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lions Park, and Plains Housing. Clovis locations lunch only: Greene Acres Park, Homestead Site, Sunrise Trailer Park, Patrick Sandoval Park, and Sunset Park. Portales locations for breakfast and lunch: Buena Vida Park, City Park, Lindsey Park, Morrison Park, Portales High School summer programs, Enchantment Kiddie Academy, Honey Babes Childcare LLC, James Elementary, Portales Junior High, and Rotary Park. Portales locations lunch only: Alta Terra, ENMU sports camps, Floyd Schools sports camps, and any other camps or school programs. Melrose (lunch only – noon-1 p.m.): Melrose Schools playground. Information: 575-356-6695

*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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