Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Tiny Tots Storytime with rodeo queens — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program Rocketeers: Blast Off! — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940
• Rodeo Barbeque Kickoff — 11:30 a.m., Bender Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 3400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435
• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
• Rural Bookmobile East — 1:45-3 p.m., Elida City Hall, 704 Clark St., Elida. Information: 575-461-1824
• Miss Rodeo America and Queens meet and greet — 6:30-8:30 p.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Drive. Open to the public. Information: 575-763-3435
Today through Sunday
• 44th annual De Baca County/Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce Old Fort Days — various locations in and around Fort Sumner. Information: 575-355-7705
Thursday
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Preschool Storytime with rodeo queens — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program Interstellar guest: Andy Mason — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Cowboy Trade Days — noon-6 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds indoor pavilion, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “Galaxy Quest” (PG, 103 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Pioneer Days Professional Rodeo Cowboys of America Rodeo — 7:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Hosted by Cervi Championship Rodeo. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $20 preferred seating, $15 reserved seating, $12 general admission. Children 10 and under are free in general admission. Thursday is Military Appreciation Night; $3 discount per ticket with military ID. Advance tickets are discounted $2 per ticket. Advance preferred, reserved, general seating tickets available at Gebo’s Farm and Ranch Store, 101 Sycamore, Clovis; general seating advance tickets available at One Stop Feed, 400 S. Hull, Clovis, and Bar G Western Wear, 115 W. Second St., Portales. Information: 575-799-3716 or 575-714-0232
Friday
• Pioneer Days Pioneer Women’s Breakfast — 7-9 a.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-935-5000
• Pioneer Days steer roping slack — 8 a.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis.
• Plains Regional Medical Center used book sale — 8 a.m.-noon, PRMC lobby, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Dr., Clovis. Books 10 cents each; games $1. Proceeds benefit auxiliary's scholarship fund. Information: 575-769-2141
• Cowboy Trade Days — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds indoor pavilion, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435
• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (PG, 112 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; all ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Blood drive — 1-5 p.m., Bloodmobile, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825
• Pioneer Days Professional Rodeo Cowboys of America Rodeo — 7:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Hosted by Cervi Championship Rodeo. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $20 preferred seating, $15 reserved seating, $12 general admission. Children 10 and under are free in general admission. Friday is Tough Enough to Wear Pink night. Advance tickets are discounted $2 per ticket. Advance preferred, reserved, general seating tickets available at Gebo’s Farm and Ranch Store, 101 Sycamore, Clovis; general seating advance tickets available at One Stop Feed, 400 S. Hull, Clovis, and Bar G Western Wear, 115 W. Second St., Portales. Information: 575-799-3716 or 575-714-0232
Saturday
• Floyd Community garage sale & yard sale — 7 a.m., multiple locations along a half-mile of NM 267 through Floyd. Furniture, estate items, household, tools, etc. Drinks, concessions, restrooms available.
• Free oil changes for vehicles driven by senior citizens — 9 a.m.- noon at three locations: Hyundai, 3300 E. Mabry Drive, Clovis; Big Country Ford, 2400 E. Mabry Drive, Clovis; GM Country, 42447 US 70, Portales. Sponsored by Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 575-762-7751
• 49th annual Pioneer Days Parade — 10 a.m., along Main Street, Clovis. Theme: “Boots, Chaps, and Cowboy Hats.” Awards to follow at the main stage. Information: 575-763-3435
• Cowboy Trade Days — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds indoor pavilion, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435
• Oldest house open for tours — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, Clovis. Courtesy of High Plains Historical Foundation. Information: 575-763-3435
• Aloha Summer Market — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Rock Gym, 400 Commerce Way, Clovis. Shopping, door prizes, crafts for kids. Hawaiian shirts encouraged. Sponsored by Skip the Mall and Shop Small. Information: 575-840-5841
• Star Party — 7-10 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Hosted by the Astronomy Club of Clovis. $5 per car park admission. Open to the public with many telescopes available for viewing the night sky. Information: 757-846-7509
• Pioneer Days Professional Rodeo Cowboys of America Rodeo — 7:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Hosted by Cervi Championship Rodeo. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets at the door are $20 preferred seating, $15 reserved seating, $12 general admission. Children 10 and under are free in general admission. Saturday is First Responder’s Night. Advance tickets are discounted $2 per ticket. Advance preferred, reserved, general seating tickets available at Gebo’s Farm and Ranch Store, 101 Sycamore, Clovis; general seating advance tickets available at One Stop Feed, 400 S. Hull, Clovis, and Bar G Western Wear, 115 W. Second St., Portales. Information: 575-799-3716 or 575-714-0232
June 9-13
• ENMU Choir Camp — Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Open to all high school students. Paid registration required. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/choircamp or 575-562-2377
June 10
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Wonder on Wheels — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Rural Bookmobile East in Grady — 10-11:30 a.m., Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. 11:30 a.m.-12 noon, Grady Post Office, 406 W. Main St., Grady. Information: 575-461-1824
• Portales Summer Reading Program guest: Space Museum — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• 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
• Clovis Summer Reading Program Movie Monday: “Ferdinand” — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Rural Bookmobile East — 2:20-2:40 p.m., St. Vrain. Information: 575-461-1824
• Rural Bookmobile East in Melrose — 2:55-3:20 p.m., Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main St., Melrose. 3:25-4:50 p.m., Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 E. Missouri Ave., Melrose. Information: 575-461-1824
• Family Movie Nights at the Library: “Passengers” — 6-8 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Popcorn provided; blankets and snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840
June 10-13
• Vacation Bible School: “Who Is My Neighbor?” — 9:30-11:30 a.m., Portales City Park, East Ninth Street, Portales. Hosted by First United Methodist Church of Portales. Open to pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Meet at the meal pick-up site in the park. Information: 575-356-8597
June 10-14
• Vacation Bible School: “Shipwrecked” — 9 a.m.-noon, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Open to kindergarten through sixth grade. Information: 575-762-4727
June 11
• Portales Summer Reading Program Out of This World Creations: Bedroom Planetarium — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Crafts/experiments for second-sixth graders. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Lego Club — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program: Astronomy 101-Solar System Crafts — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
June 12
• Peanut Butter Cookie Day — all day, Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free cookies and milk. Information: 575-762-8700
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Tiny Tots Storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program Rocketeers: Fin-Tastic Daddies — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. 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
June 13
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Preschool Storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program Interstellar guest: ENMU geology professor Jim Constantopoulos — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Rural Bookmobile East in House — 10:30-11:30 a.m., House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple St., House. 11:30 a.m.-12:35 p.m., House Village Community Center, 110 S. Apple St., House. Information: 575-461-1824
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “Space Camp” (PG, 107 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Page Turners Book Club — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. “The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend” by Katarina Bivald. Copies of the book, large print, and audiobook are available for checkout, while supplies last, at the circulation desk, and at Overdrive.com as available. Information: 575-769-7840
June 14
• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “Megamind” (PG, 96 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; all ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Rotary Club Chuck Wagon Dinner — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main St., Portales. Wood-smoked pork chops and all the fixings. $15 tickets available from the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales; The Print Shop, 1101 E. Third St., Portales; or any Rotarian. Carryout, delivery, or dine in. Proceeds benefit Rotary activities. Information: 575-356-8541 or 575-356-8531
• Father’s Day Luncheon — Noon, Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Surf and turf lunch; putting green tournament. Free, but reservations required by June 12. Information or to RSVP: 575-762-8700
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Game Day — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Drop-Off — 5 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Rocks 42 Tournament — 7 p.m. at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Registration 6 p.m.-6:30 p.m.. Entry fee of $30 cash only per team. Information: Dewey Pierce, 575-714-3947.
• Roosevelt County Heritage Days street dance — 7 p.m., Memorial Building parking lot, near Seventh and S. Abilene, Portales. Food vendors open at 6 p.m. Information: 575-356-8541
June 15
• High Plains Garage Sale — 6 a.m.-12 noon, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Concessions available. Information: 575-935-7000
• Heritage Days Fun Run — Races begin at 7:30 a.m., Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. 5K walk, 5K run, 10K run. Entry fee $20, includes t-shirt. Pre-registration available online at Heritage Days Fun Run Facebook event page. Early packet pickup will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the Yam Theatre. Information: Curt Jaynes 575-356-8773
• Rock N’ Roll 42 Tournament — 8:30 a.m. at the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Registration 7:30 a.m.-8 a.m. Entry fee of $40 cash only per team. Information: Dewey Pierce, 575-714-3947.
• Heritage Days Car Show — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Portales City Park (near Seventh and S. Abilene), Portales. Registration 8-10 a.m., $20 to enter a car. Open to antiques, collectibles, classic cars, and pickups. Awards at 3 p.m. Information: Karl Terry 575-356-8541 or Donald Massey 575-477-2276
• Heritage Days — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Portales City Park (near Seventh and S. Abilene), Portales. Car show, live music, food vendors, games. Information: 575-356-8541
• Heritage Days Parade — 10 a.m., Portales. Parade begins at South Ave O and US 70 (by ENMU campus); travels north on Second Street, turns right on Abilene and ends at Memorial Building by Portales City Park. Information: 575-356-8541
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Stuffed Animal Sleepover Pick-Up — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• All About Jupiter — 6-9 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Presented by Clovis Astronomy Club. 6 p.m., program on Jupiter; 7-9 p.m., telescope viewings of Jupiter and the moon. Information: 575-769-7840
• Sharpie on Canvas Art Workshop — 2 p.m.-4 p.m., Ingram Room of the Clovis-Carver Public Library. Free program with all materials provided. Preregistration required, and intended for patrons 18 or older. Information: 575-763-9687
June 16
• Father’s Day
June 17-20
• Vacation Bible School — 6-7:30 p.m., Southside Church of Christ, 221 W. 18th St., Portales. Open to toddler through eighth grade. Adult class taught each evening by Gary Stewart of Hughes Springs, TX. Information: 575-356-5372, ext. 126
June 17-21
• TADA! ENMU Theater Arts and Drama Academy — University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Week 1: “Making Great Things Happen for Yourself.” Elementary grades 4-6, 9 a.m.-noon; middle school grades 7-9, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $75 per student for either camp (includes all costs for students including TADA! shirt); $140 discounted fee (for both weeks). Information: ENMU.edu/TADA or call 575-562-2711
• Vacation Bible School, Prince Street Baptist Church — 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 421 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-4220.
June 17
• Portales Summer Reading Program STEAM Explorations: Use the Force — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games and science, technology, engineering, arts, math activities for kindergarten-sixth graders. Information: 575-356-3940
• 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
• Clovis Summer Reading Program Movie Monday: “Incredibles 2” — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Family Movie Nights at the Library: “Titan A.E.” — 6-8 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Popcorn provided; blankets and snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840
June 18
• Portales Summer Reading Program Out of This World Creations: Pool Noodle Light Sabers — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Crafts/experiments for second-sixth graders. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Lego Club — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program: Lie-brary Sci-Fi Edition — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
June 19
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Tiny Tots Storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program Rocketeers: Yoda, the Green Jedi — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. 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
June 20
• Open House — Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-8700
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Preschool Storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program Interstellar guest: Mobile Dairy Classroom — 10:30 a.m., City Park, East Ninth Street, Portales Sponsored by the Portales Public Library. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” (PG, 110 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
June 21
• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “Space Jam” (PG, 87 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; all ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
June 22
• Relay for Life Kick-Off and Expo — 8 a.m.-midnight, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Hosted by Relay for Life of Eastern New Mexico. 8-9:30 a.m., booth setup; 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Community Expo; 7 p.m.-midnight, dance on the slab with live music. Information: 575-607-5692
• Clovis Summer Reading Program Cardboard Box Drive-In Movie: “Cars 3” — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• 2019 Draggin’ Main Races — High Plains Motor Speedway, corner of Curry Road 17 and Curry Road G, Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
June 23-26
• Vacation Bible School: “In the Wild” — 5-8 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 2201 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to ages 3 through sixth grade. Information: 575-763-7942
June 23
• Tours of Clovis’ Classic Drive-Ins — 4 p.m., Sonic Drive-In, Seventh and Mitchell Streets, Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
June 24-28
• TADA! ENMU Theater Arts and Drama Academy — University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Week 2: “Making Great Things Happen With Others.” Elementary grades 4-6, 9 a.m.-noon; middle school grades 7-9, 1-4 p.m. Cost: $75 per student for either camp (includes all costs for students including TADA! shirt); $140 discounted fee (for both weeks). Information: ENMU.edu/TADA or call 575-562-2711
June 24
• Portales Summer Reading Program STEAM Explorations: Use the Force — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games and science, technology, engineering, arts, math activities for kindergarten-sixth graders. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Summer Reading Program Movie Monday: “Home” — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Tours of Clovis’ Classic Drive-Ins — 4 p.m., Foxy Drive-In, 720 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
• Family Movie Nights at the Library: “Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse” — 6-8 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Popcorn provided; blankets and snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840
June 25
• Portales Summer Reading Program Out of This World Creations: Martian Blocks — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Crafts/experiments for second-sixth graders. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Lego Club — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “War of the Worlds” (PG-13, 116 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Tours of Clovis’ Classic Drive-Ins — 4 p.m., Taco Box, 136 W. 21st St., Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
June 26
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Tiny Tots Storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program Rocketeers: The Aliens Have Landed — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “E.T .: The Extra-Terrestrial” (PG, 115 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Tours of Clovis’ Classic Drive-Ins — 4 p.m., Twin Cronnie Drive-In, 709 Commerce Way, Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 6:30-7:45 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival Faith and Family Night: Josh Wilson with special guest Aundrea Dawson (Christian concert) — 7:30 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Tickets $20; available at clovismusicfestival.tix.com (and at the door if not sold out). Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
• Summer Movie Under the Stars — 8:15 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free movie on the back lawn; popcorn and soda provided. Information: 575-762-8700
June 27
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Preschool Storytime with Just Kiln Me Now — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Tours of Norman Petty Studio — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1313 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
• Portales Summer Reading Program Interstellar guest: New Mexico Ag in the Classroom: Yucky Worms — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (PG, 135 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Tours of Clovis’ Classic Drive-Ins — 4 p.m., Wienerschnitzel, 1220 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival: Lance Lipinski and the Lovettes (50’s and 60’s concert) — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Tickets $25; available at clovismusicfestival.tix.com (and at the door if not sold out). Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
June 28-30
• Vacation Bible School: “Yee Haw” — 6-8 p.m. June 28 and 29; 10:30 a.m. June 30, First Christian Church, 1700 N. Main, Clovis. Open to kindergarten through sixth grade. Information: 575-693-0491
June 28
• Tours of Norman Petty Studio — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1313 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “Monsters vs. Aliens” (PG, 95 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; all ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Game Day — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival: Loverboy with special guest Liliac (80’s rock) — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Tickets $30-$60; available at clovismusicfestival.tix.com (and at the door if not sold out). Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
June 29
• Clovis Draggin’ Main Music Festival — starting at 9 a.m., various locations in Clovis. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Gearhead Gathering, Hillcrest Park, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis; food, fun, shopping. 10 a.m., American Legion 100th anniversary parade, Main Street, Clovis. 10 a.m., Crank It Up Car Stereo Contest. 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 9 p.m., Nitro Fire Up! 1 p.m., Outhouse Races. 4 p.m., Great American Defense Community Patriotic Parade on Main Street, followed immediately by Hot Rods Parade. 4 p.m., food court opens at Clovis Municipal Schools Administration Offices parking lot, 1009 Main St., Clovis. 5 p.m., Draggin’ Main Cruise. 9 p.m., Top Fuel Dragsters at Clovis Municipal Schools Administration Offices parking lot. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
• Tours of Norman Petty Studio — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1313 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: http://www.dragginmain.org or 575-763-3435
July 4
• Smoke on the Water fireworks display — Greene Acres Park, 21st and Mitchell Streets, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435
• Portales Fireworks — about 9 p.m., Softball Complex, Industrial Road, Portales. Donations welcome. Information: 575-356-8541
July 5
• ENMU art alumni project — Noon-8 p.m., ENMU, Portales. Hosted by the ENMU Department of Art and College of Fine Arts. Art alumni are invited to return to participate in a group project creating “original, bold, and colorful designs on pre-bisque dinner plates.” Information: 575-562-2778
July 6
• Backyard birds of New Mexico: A New Mexico Audubon event — 5-7 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. $5 per car park entrance fee. Meet at playground south of the main parking lot. Free water bottles, hats, and snacks for kids. Hosted by Off Trail Adventure Education. Information: 480-404-4634
July 7
• Third annual “Christmas in July” — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Rock Gym, 400 Commerce Way, Clovis. Arts and crafts by local vendors. Sponsored by Skip the Mall and Shop Small. Information: 575-840-5841
Ongoing
• Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for June at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, are Amy Armenta and Pauline Clark. Information: 806-946-9221
• Curry County Summer Food Service Program — free nutritious breakfasts and lunches served at numerous locations to children 18 and under through August 2. Sponsored by La Casa Family Health Center; the New Mexico Children, Youth, Families Department Family Nutrition Bureau; and the United States Department of Agriculture. Information: http://www.lacasahealth.com or 575-359-3764
• Roosevelt County Summer Food Service Program — free nutritious breakfasts and lunches served at numerous locations to children 18 and under through August 2. Sponsored by La Casa Family Health Center; NM CYFD Family Nutrition Bureau; and the USDA. Information: http://www.lacasahealth.com or 575-359-3764
• Kids’ College — Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Wide variety of classes and activities for ages 3-17. New classes beginning regularly through Aug. 1. Costs vary; scholarships available. For a complete listing, visit http://www.clovis.edu/kidscollege. Information: 575-769-4760
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