Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Events calendar - Oct. 24

Today

• Axle Contemporary mobile photo studio — 7:30-10 a.m., Rooney Moon Broadcasting, 420 N. Main, Clovis; 11 a.m.-2 p.m., The Lunch Box, 213 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Bring a small object of personal significance and be photographed for a contemporary art project. Information: http://www.axleart.com or 505-670-5854

• Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch fundraiser — noon-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 1201 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• Blood drive — 1:30-5 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Open House — 4-5:30 p.m .; Plains Regional Medical Group, 2421 W. 21st St., Suite B, Clovis; Information: 575-769-6492

• Deadline to enter Pink Pumpkin Patch decorated charity pumpkin contest — Decorated (uncarved) pumpkins must be entered by 5 p.m. at La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Suggested donation $5 per entry; proceeds support Relay for Life. Information: 575-359-3825

Thursday

• “Pasta with the President,” Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce lunch — noon-1 p.m., Yam Theater, 219 S. Main St., Portales; Eastern New Mexico University President Jeff Elwell on “The State of the University.” Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door. Information: 575-356-8541

• Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch fundraiser — noon-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 1201 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• Wind Down with WIN (Women’s Initiative Network of the United Way of Eastern New Mexico) — 5-7 p.m., Mark’s Restaurant, 1126 W. First St., Portales; tickets $15 for WIN members, $20 for non-members. RSVP by Oct. 22. Information: 575-769-2103

• Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors family movie “Hotel Transylvania 3” — 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. Information: 575-356-8541

• ENMU faculty jazz recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

• Casey Donahew concert — 7:30-10:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Tickets $49, $29, and $19. Information: 575-935-7000

Friday

• Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch fundraiser — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 1201 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• Pink Pumpkin Patch decorated charity pumpkin display — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Information: 575-359-3825

• Blood drive — 12:30-4:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Clovis MainStreet Boos and Brews — 5-9 p.m., Levine’s Outdoor Lot, 414 Main St., Clovis. Tickets $15; must be 21 or older. Information: 575-309-8370

Saturday

• Fall atlatl competition — 9 a.m. gates open, 10 a.m. competition, 1 p.m. interpretive center presentation; Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark, 508 NM 467 (between Portales and Clovis). Information: 575-356-5235

• United Way TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food distribution — 8 a.m. volunteers needed for sorting; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. distribution; 10:30 a.m. new applicants sign in. Central Christian Church fellowship hall, 1528 S. Main Ave., Portales. Information: 575-769-2103 or 2-1-1

• Drug Enforcement Administration National Prescription Drug Take Back event — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Roden Smith Pharmacy, 305 E Llano Estacado Blvd., Clovis. Bring unused or expired medications for disposal. Information: 575-763-7725

• United Dairy Women 5K/1K Great Pumpkin Race — 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. race starts; Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Registration fees: 5K-$45, 1K-$25; 12 and under – free. Information: 806-252-5809

• Altrusa Pumpkin Patch and Clovis Fire Department Safety House — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Bring 3 cans of food and pick out a pumpkin. Information: 575-769-2308

• Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch fundraiser — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 1201 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Halloween party — 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Trick or Treat (small business multi-vendor event) — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Rock Gym, 400 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-607-6274

Sunday

• Lofton Moon Rotary Club fall shoot — 10 a.m. registration and range practice, events start at 12 noon. One mile north and one mile west of Melrose. $2 per event. Fundraiser for Melrose Rotary Club. Cash prizes. Concessions available. Information: 575-760-7722

• Boo in the Zoo — 1-4 p.m. Hillcrest Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Fundraiser, trick or treating, games. Tickets $1. Information: 575-769-7873

Monday

• Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch fundraiser — noon-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 1201 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• Celebrate Recovery Trunk or Treat — 5 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• “Face It!” Portraits of ENMU Community Members — Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373

Tuesday

• Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch fundraiser — noon-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 1201 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• Community Pumpkin Carving Contest — 5-8 p.m., downtown square, Portales. Information: 575-356-8598

• Free Family Night at the Interactive Science Museum — 6-8 p.m., portable building on the northeast side of campus off Trades Road by Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4909

Oct. 31

• Celebrate Recovery pumpkin patch fundraiser — noon-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 1201 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-218-1914

• Trick or Treat — 3-5:30 p.m., downtown Portales. Costume contest 4:30 p.m. on the square. Information: 575-356-8541

• Trick or Treat food drive — 3-5:30 p.m., Times Remembered Photography Studio, 222 W. Second St., Portales. Bring two non-perishable food items, receive 2 free 4x6 prints of your costumed kids. Information: 575-226-7676

• Trunk or Treat — 6-8 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2308

Nov. 1

• Turkey dinner and bazaar — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Tickets $9 adults, $5 children under 10. Information: 575-356-8597

• Clovis Community Band Sousa Concert — 6:30-8 p.m., State Theater Event Center, 504 Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-760-6257

Nov. 2

• Top Shot Tournament (benefit for The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center) — 8 a.m., The Firing Pin, 1654 US 60/84, Clovis. Four-person teams $50 per person ($200 per team). Register prior to Nov. 2. Information: 575-769-7732 or 575-935-4044

• Blood drive — 1-5 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Portales High School presents two one-act plays — 7 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville Ave., Portales. $7 general admission, $5 for students, seniors, military. Information: 575-356-7015

Nov. 3

• Floyd community garage/yard sale — 7 a.m., multiple sites along NM 267 in downtown Floyd. Concessions, restrooms available. Information: 575-478-2574

• 26th Annual Kids Fishin’ Clinic — 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Open to children ages 6-17 plus their parent/adult. Pre-registration required. Event is free, but park entry fees apply. Information: 575-356-5331

• Top Shot Tournament (benefit for The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center) — 8 a.m., The Firing Pin, 1654 US 60/84, Clovis. Four-person teams $50 per person ($200 per team). Register prior to Nov. 2. Information: 575-769-7732 or 575-935-4044

• Portales High School presents two one-act plays — 4 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville Ave., Portales. $7 general admission, $5 for students, seniors, military. Information: 575-356-7015

Nov. 4

• Top Shot Tournament (benefit for The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center) — 8 a.m., The Firing Pin, 1654 US 60/84, Clovis. Four-person teams $50 per person ($200 per team). Register prior to Nov. 2. Information: 575-769-7732 or 575-935-4044

• Turkey dinner — 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (CST), St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 409 S. Third St., Bovina. Tickets: adult, $12; children under 6, $6. Information: 806-251-1511

• Anne Luna and Chris Sanders in concert — 2-4 p.m., Floyd United Methodist Church, 1536 NM 267, Floyd. Free, but donations accepted. Information: 575-714-0215

Nov. 6

• Election Day

Ongoing

• Artist of the month — October Artist of the month at Clovis-Carver Public Library is Shirley White, with photography and oils. Information: 806-946-9221

• High Plains Historical Foundation — rifle raffle. Henry Golden Boy. Tickets: $5 each or five for $20. Drawing in December. Information: 575-309-9893

• Stitches & Stories — Miniature quilt exhibit, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Avenue B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• “Motion Captured” — Stephanie DeFranco, guest photographer, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Information: 575-562-2778

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