Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today
• Clovis Portales Kennel Club dog agility trials — 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (or one hour after last class), Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Public welcome, but no personal pets, please. Information: 575-683-5177
• Clovis Spring Arts and Crafts Show — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Local exhibitors selling homemade and handcrafted items. Information: 575-935-5000
• Ice cream fundraiser to benefit Brittany Kanmore — 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sweetwater’s at Landall’s, 421 S. Ave. C, Suite G, Portales. 100 percent of ice cream sales will go to Kanmore family for medical expenses. Information: 575-226-3811
• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “Las Aranas” by Leonard Madrid — 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Tickets $7 general admission; free for ENMU students with ID. Information and reservations: 575-562-2711
• ENMU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377
Monday
• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Masters of Soul” — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Celebration of Motown and soul music. Tickets $20 general admission; $15 senior/student/military; $45 family-friendly pass (five tickets). Box office opens 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: 575-769-4031
• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Community College gymnasium, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825
Tuesday
• Mardi Gras
• Books and babies “Let’s Eat!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940
• Afterschool at the Library: “Seussical Science” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis High School choir pre-festival concert — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300
Wednesday
• Ash Wednesday
• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Preschool storytime “Red Fish, Blue Fish” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Community College gymnasium, 417 Schepps Dr., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825
• “Ashes To-Go” — 11: 30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1117 N. Main St., Clovis. Imposition of ashes for Ash Wednesday. Information: Rev. Alan Brockmeier 575-799-2533
• Curry County YouthSUCCESS Blue Print — 12-12:45 p.m., Town Hall Auditorium, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2103
• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
• Teens and Tweens: “CD Art” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
Thursday
• 2019-2020 kindergarten early registration — 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brown Early Childhood Center, 520 W. Fifth St., Portales. Bring birth certificates and shot records. Information: 575-356-7075
• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Roosevelt County YouthSUCCESS Blue Print — 12-12:45 p.m., Yam Theater, 219 S. Main St., Portales. Information: 575-769-2103
• Preschool storytime “Red Fish, Blue Fish” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
Friday
• 2019-2020 kindergarten early registration — 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Brown Early Childhood Center, 520 W. Fifth St., Portales. Bring birth certificates and shot records. Information: 575-356-7075
• Clovis Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show — 1-7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 active duty military and spouses; children under 12 free with an adult. Information: 575-935-5000
• Main Street Monthly Music Jam — 7-9 p.m., Fort Sumner Public Library, 235 W. Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Information: 575-714-0215
Saturday
• Shamrockin’ Vendor Fair — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Rock Gymnasium, 400 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: 575-607-6274
• United States Navy Band in concert — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Concert band 2019 national tour. Free, but tickets required; available at https://clovis-schools.ticketleap.com/us-navy-band/. Information: 336-601-6441
March 10
• Daylight Saving Time begins — 2 a.m. Turn clocks ahead one hour.
• Clovis Bowhunters Club “Luck O Thee Irish” shoot — 8 a.m.-2 p.m., archery range, northwest corner Ned Houk Park, eight miles north of Clovis on Highway 209. $10 per person; $20 per family. Information: 850-582-0816 or 575-799-6526
March 11
• Produce to People — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Free in-season fruits and vegetables; no proof of income necessary; bring your own bags. Information: 575-763-6130
• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Game On: Xbox one free play and board games” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Bring your own board games. Information: 575-356-3940
• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 6:30-7:45 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
March 12
• Legal Resources for the Elderly Program legal workshop — 10 a.m.-11:15 a.m., legal workshop; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., power of attorney clinic. Fort Sumner Senior Center, 812 N. First St., Fort Sumner. Advance registration required for power of attorney clinic. To register or have questions answered by an attorney, call the LREP hotline 800-876-6657 or 505-797-6005
• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Movie Madness: Kubo and the Two Strings” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Garden Brothers Circus — 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Free children’s tickets available through local schools, daycares, etc. First 100 adult tickets purchased online are $12.50 per person. Online tickets range from $17.50 to $36. Information: http://www.gardenbroscircus.com
• Quilters’ Tuesday — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carvery Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines; observers welcome. Pre-register or information: Sara at 575-763-9687
March 13
• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Stop Motion Storytelling: Make Your Own Movie!” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
March 14
• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Movie Madness: A Wrinkle in Time” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
March 15
• 3rd annual Veterans Resource Event — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Free. Information: 575-562-2195
• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Make Your Own Art: Choose Your Own Craft and Do It Your Way!” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Deadline to register projects for Eastern in Action — 5 p.m., ENMU Department of Public Safety, ENMU, Portales. Apply for community service projects to be done on March 30 by ENMU students. Information: 575-562-2392
• Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Cry, the Beloved Country” by Alan Paton. Information: 575-769-7840
March 16
• 8th Annual Pregnancy Resource Center Leap for Life Fun Run — Ned Houk Memorial Park, Highway 209 north of Clovis. Registration 7:45-8:30 a.m. 1K, 5K, 10K runs/walks with staggered start times beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cost $10-$35. Register online at: https://www.active.com/clovis-nm/running/distance-running-races/leap-for-life-fun-run-2019. Information: 575-935-5433
• 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
• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Wal-Mart, 3728 N. Prince, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825
• Book signing for local author Darynda Jones — 1:30-3:30 p.m., Turn the Page Books and More, 918 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-0070
• The Hard Road Trio and Travis Erwin in concert — 5-7 p.m., Prayer Garden Bakery, 113 7th St., Fort Sumner. $10 suggested donation. Food available for purchase. Information: 575-714-0215
• Friends of the National Rifle Association banquet — 6-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $45 for single, $75 per couple. Information and tickets: Rick Andes at 575-799-7285
March 17
• St. Patrick’s Day
• The Hard Road Trio and Travis Erwin in concert — Floyd United Methodist Church, 1536 NM 267, Floyd. Performing in workshop service at 9 a.m .; potluck lunch at 10:30 a.m .; concert from 2-4 p.m. All events free and open to public; donations accepted. Information: 575-714-0215
March 18
• Produce to People — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Soccer fields by the Hillcrest Zoo entrance, 1200 N. Norris, Clovis. Free in-season fruits and vegetables; no proof of income necessary; bring your own bags. Information: 575-763-6130
March 19
• Books and babies “Welcome Spring” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940
• Afterschool at the Library: “Sprouting Spring” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
• Free Family Night at the Interactive Science Museum — 6 p.m.-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
March 20
• Blood drive — 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Clovis High School lecture hall, 1900 Thornton, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825
• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Preschool storytime “Spring in Your Step” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
• Teens and Tweens: “CD Art” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
March 21
• Let’s Talk! Breakfast and Ranchers’ Round Table — 8 a.m.-noon, Curry County Fairgrounds pavilion, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Sponsored by Roosevelt and Curry County extension offices and New Mexico State University Corona Range and Livestock Research Center. Information: 575-356-4417
• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Preschool storytime “Spring in Your Step” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
• Travis Sherwood faculty voice recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377
March 22
• K-ENMU juried art show awards and closing reception — 6 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373
• “Gone, But Not Forgotten” Cowboy Polo Tournament — 7 p.m.-11 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Fundraiser for Relay for Life. Four-person teams, $200 per team; brooms and beach balls provided; teams provide horses. Information: 575-760-0101, 575-607-5692, or 575-309-6487
March 23
• Special Hearts Prom — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Catered dinner and dance open by invitation to individuals with special needs and their companions. RSVP by March 20. Information: Ronda at 575-935-5004
• Hayden Haddock in concert — Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m .; concert at 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets $12; tickets at the door $16. Tickets available at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000
March 25
• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 6:30-7:45 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
March 26
• Afterschool at the Library: “Hexbug Challenge” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
March 27
• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Preschool storytime “On the Farm” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
March 28
• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Preschool storytime “On the Farm” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
March 29
• Portales Creative Group Fifth Friday Art Show — 5-9 p.m., Yam Theater, 219 Main St., Portales. Dance Studio Extreme 6-6:30 p.m .; live music by Lute of Orpheus, 7-9 p.m. Information:
• Portales High School presents “Cinderella” — 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 military/student/seniors over 60 (all with ID); free for teachers (with ID) and children 5 and under. Come as your favorite prince or princess; photo opportunities with Cinderella and other cast members after the show. Information: 575-356-7015
• 69th Annual Floyd Lions Club Country Jamboree — 7 p.m., Floyd High School gymnasium, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 military with ID. Concession stand opens at 6 p.m. Information: Wade Carter 575-760-1317
March 30
• Eastern In Action Jobsite Project — 7 a.m., Campus Union Building lobby, ENMU, Portales. ENMU students doing community service projects throughout Portales. Register your project by March 15 at ENMU Department of Public Safety. Information: 575-562-2392
• New Mexico Clean & Beautiful Great American Clean-Up and canned food drive — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet at Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Pizza and water served at 11:30 a.m. Bring non-perishable foods for drive. Information: 575-356-6662, option #1 or #2
• Eastern New Mexico chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet — 5-10 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $65 for one meal and a membership; $95 for two meals and a membership. Must be purchased in advance. Information: https://events.rmef.org/shop.aspx?eid=7005 or Allan Myers 575-799-1782
• Leadership Portales presents Battle of the Brains — 7 p.m., Campus Union Building Ballroom, ENMU, Portales. Teams of 8 must register by March 22. $250 per team. Proceeds support summer youth programs. Information: https://www.portales.com/events/details/battle-of-the-brains-4412 or 575-356-8541
• Portales High School presents “Cinderella” — two performances: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 military/student/seniors over 60 (all with ID); free for teachers (with ID) and children 5 and under. Come as your favorite prince or princess; photo opportunities with Cinderella and other cast members after the show. Information: 575-356-7015
• 69th Annual Floyd Lions Club Country Jamboree — 7 p.m., Floyd High School gymnasium, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 military with ID. Concession stand opens at 6 p.m. Information: Wade Carter 575-760-1317
March 31
• Portales High School presents “Cinderella” — 3 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets: $7 adults; $5 military/student/seniors over 60 (all with ID); free for teachers (with ID) and children 5 and under. Come as your favorite prince or princess; photo opportunities with Cinderella and other cast members after the show. Information: 575-356-7015
Ongoing
• Free tax assistance in Portales — 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (except March 12 and 14) through April 11, Rooms 136 and 138, College of Business, ENMU, Portales. Accounting professors and other volunteers will help with personal tax forms. Information: 575-562-2342
• Pintores Art League artists will have a group display for the month of March at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 806-946-9221
• K-ENMU juried art show — Runnells Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open during regular hours through March 22. Information: 575-562-2373
• Pre-registration for ENMU Sidewalk Chalk Competition — Deadline is March 29 for the competition slated for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 3 at various locations around ENMU. Online registration available at http://www.enmu.edu/dayofart. Information: 575-562-2373
To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]
