Events calendar - Aug. 9

Today

• Parkview Elementary ribbon cutting — 9 a.m. at 2501 E. 14th St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7300

• Preschool story-time — 10 a.m. at Clovis-Carver Public Library. Information: 575-769-7840

Friday

• Child Find screening — 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dora schools. Bring infants, toddlers for early intervention pre-screening. Information: 575-477-2211

• Sign unveiling — 3:30 p.m. Stand-In Photo sign at Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 575-763-6016

• Old Timer’s brisket meal fundraiser — 6 p.m. at the P.E. Complex in Melrose. $8 per plate. Information: 575-760-5439

• Old Timer’s Music Festival — 7 p.m. at the P.E. Complex in Melrose. Admission: $8 adults, $5 children. Information: 575-760-5439

Saturday

• Old Timer’s Day — 7 a.m.-9 a.m. early morning breakfast at the senior citizens center in Melrose. 9:30 a.m. parade honoring Grand Marshal Don Hightower and family. 10 a.m. carshow, turtle race, bicycle rodeo races, vendors in the park. Information: 575-760-5439

• Cornhole for a Cause — 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Proceeds benefit Special Hearts Prom. Registration fees: $20 per 2-person team by Aug. 8 early bird deadline/$30 after. Information: 575-763-3435

• Back to School health center celebration — 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales. Free event. Information: 575-359-3825

• American Wind Back to School Expo — 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Clovis Civic Center. Free community event. Information: 575-935-5000

Monday

• Child Find screening — 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Sumner schools. Bring infants, toddlers for early intervention pre-screening. Information: 575-355-7766

• Produce to People — 11 a.m. at the Memorial Building, Portales. Information: 575-763-6130

Tuesday

• Curry County Fair — 5 p.m.-midnight carnival. Food Bank night: with two cans of food, wristband is $25; without food $30 each. Information: 575-935-7000

Wednesday

• Curry County Fair — 5 p.m.-midnight carnival. Dollar ride night ($1 per ride, per person). Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 16

• Curry County Fair — 5 p.m.-midnight carnival. Wristband discount night: Four wristbands for $80 with coupon fromthe Curry County Events Center Website; $30 each without coupon. Information: 575-935-7000

Ongoing

• Artist of the month — Artists for this month at Clovis-Carver Public Library is Sandra Chancey from the Pintores Art League. Information: 575-762-6359

• Clovis FFA Alumni fundraiser — Colorado peaches and pears available by the box. Order by Monday for Aug. 23 arrival. Ordering/information: 575-218-1805 or [email protected]

The events calendar is a daily listing of area events. To place an item on the calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]