Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Events calendar - May 2

Today

• United Blood Services Blood Drive — 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Clovis Community College Health and Fitness Center. Information: 575-769-4154

• Preschool Storytime — 10:30 a.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Little Birdies.” Information: 575-356-3940

• Tween Program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Xbox One freeplay. Information: 575-356-3940

• Carson and Barnes Circus — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave. Admission is $20 for adults and $12 for children at the door. Information: 575-935-7000

• Portales Senior honors Banquet — 6 p.m. at the Portales High School cafeteria. Information: 575-356-7000

Thursday

• National Day of Prayer Event — Noon at Curry County Courthouse. Information: http://www.nationaldayofprayer.org

• Tween Program — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Stop motion storytelling. Information: 575-356-3940

• Preschool Storytime — 6 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Story: “Little Birdies.” Information: 575-356-3940

Friday

• Tucumcari Rawhide Days — All day at various locations in Tucumcari. The city will be transformed into an Old West town to commemorate the filming of the television series “Rawhide” in Tucumcari. Information: 505-720-2195

Saturday

• Tucumcari Rawhide Days — All day at various locations in Tucumcari. The city will be transformed into an Old West town to commemorate the filming of the television series “Rawhide” in Tucumcari. Information: 505-720-2195

• Cinco de Mayo Fun Run — 7:30 a.m. at the Portales High School track field. There is no entry fee. Runners will make their way to the Memorial Building, where all runners will receive a blue ribbon.

• City of Portales Co-ed Mushball Tournament — 9 a.m. at Portales City Park. Entry fee is $75. Limit 12 per team. Team roster and entry fee due by April 30. Information: 575-791-9482

• High Plains Women’s Expo — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Clovis Civic Center. The event will feature Yoga, Tai Chi and QiGong demonstrations, as well as informational seminars. Information: 575-935-5000

• Bark for Life — 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hillcrest Park in Clovis. Admission is $10 for owner and dog. Information: http://facebook.com/clovis.relay

Sunday

• Tucumcari Rawhide Days — All day at various locations in Tucumcari. The city will be transformed into an Old West town to commemorate the filming of the television series “Rawhide” in Tucumcari. Information: 505-720-2195

Monday

• Women’s Initiative Network Spring Luncheon — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clovis Civic Center. Admission is $20 for WIN members and $25 for non-members. Roosevelt General Hospital CEO Kaye Green will speak. Information: 575-769-2103

Tuesday

• Afterschool STEAM — 4:30 p.m. at Portales Public Library. Activity: Tile coasters. Information: 575-356-3940

Ongoing

• Artist of the month — Art from Aubrey Ann Johnson will be on exhibit all month at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-762-6359

The events calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-356-4481 or e-mail: [email protected]