Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Monday
• Clovis Summer Reading Program Movie Monday: “Christopher Robin” — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Adult Summer Reading Program family movie night: “Galaxy Quest” (PG) — 6-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Popcorn provided; dinners welcome. Bring your favorite blanket or beanbag chair. Information: 575-763-9687
Tuesday
• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “The Grinch” — 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. First come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106
• Rural Bookmobile East — 10-10:30 a.m., Causey Fire Station, 116 Main St., Causey. Information: 575-461-1824
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Lego Club — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Wing-Shooting Complex & Archery Range Open House — 6:30 p.m., North Annex, Clovis-Carver Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654
Wednesday
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Tiny Tots Storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Rural Bookmobile East — 1:45-3 p.m., Elida City Hall, 704 Clark St., Elida. Information: 575-461-1824
Thursday
• Independence Day
• Smoke on the Water celebration — 3-9 p.m., Greene Acres Park, 21st and Mitchell Streets, Clovis. Hosted by Rooney Moon Broadcasting, city of Clovis, Clovis Lodger’s Tax, Good Neighbor Group, and the High Plains Community Development Corporation. Live music, food vendors. Pre-launch party begins at 3 p.m .; live music 4-9 p.m .; fireworks at 9 p.m., weather permitting. Information: 575-763-3435
• Portales Fireworks — 9:30 p.m., Softball Complex, Industrial Road, Portales. Donations welcome. Information: 575-356-8541
Friday
• 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
• Pedal the Park family bike ride — 5-7 p.m., Hillcrest Park, Clovis. Hosted by Off Trail Adventure Education. Free family event open to bikes and strollers. Bring helmets, water, snacks. Meet in the Clovis Zoo parking lot near the Clovis Youth Soccer Association building, 1200 N. Norris St., Clovis. Information: 480-404-4634
Saturday
• Roosevelt County Republicans monthly breakfast — 8:30-10 a.m., Mark’s Restaurant, 1126 W. First St., Portales. Guest speaker Zachary Fort, president of the New Mexico Sports Shooting Association. Coffee is free; breakfast on your own. Information: Tina Dziuk 505-918-0411
• Operation Wounded Warrior Benefit Ride — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Fundraiser in conjunction with American Legion Riders. $10 per person. All funds to local wounded warriors. Registration begins at 9 a.m .; first bike out at 9:30 a.m .; last out at 10 a.m. Information: 575-769-1000
• 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
July 8-10
• Vacation Bible School: “International Spy Academy: Agents for the One True God” — 5:30-7:30 p.m., First Baptist Church Texico, 224 Turner Street, Texico. Open to kindergarten through sixth grade. Information: 575-482-3632
July 8
• 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 STEAM Explorations: Eggstronaut Drop — 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.-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: “Wreck-It Ralph 2: Ralph Breaks the Internet” — 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
• Clovis Adult Summer Reading Program family movie night: “The Fifth Element” (PG-13) — 6-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Popcorn provided; dinners welcome. Bring your favorite blanket or beanbag chair. Information: 575-763-9687
July 9
• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “Emoji Movie” — 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. First come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106
• Portales Summer Reading Program Out of This World Creations: Space Debris — 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: Crashdown Café and Cubeecrafts — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Roosevelt County Democratic Party monthly meeting — 5:30 p.m., Los Pilares Restaurant, 400 N. Main Ave., Portales. Information: Email [email protected]
July 10
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Wonders on Wheels mobile museum — 9 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• 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: Moon Landing — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program: Book Discussion: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
July 11
• 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: Self-Defense — 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: “Ender’s Game” (PG-13, 114 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race” by Margot Lee Shetterly. Information: 575-763-9687
July 12
• “Boots 2 Business: Reboot” — 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Free business development seminar taught by the Small Business Administration; open to veterans, Guard/Reserve/transitioning active-service members, and spouses. Pre-register at sbavets.force.com. Information: Ivan Corrales at [email protected] or 505-248-8227
• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (PG, 107 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: Galaxy Slime Lab — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Game Day — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Collector Car Appreciation Day — 5:30 p.m. registration; 7 p.m. open to public; Courthouse square, Portales. $5 entry fee for exhibitors. Information: Jerry Bailey at 575-693-2511 or Karl Terry at 575-356-8541
July 13
• Roosevelt County fifth annual All-American Classic Goat and Lamb Jackpot — 8 a.m. weigh-in; 10 a.m., show, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. $20 a head per ring. Information: Wes Weems at 575-512-5832 for goats; Shawn Burrow at 806-683-9502 for lambs
July 15
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Andy Mason — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Summer Reading Program STEAM Explorations: Mini Figure Rescue — 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: “Space Jam” — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Adult Summer Reading Program family movie night: “First May” (PG-13) — 6-8:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Popcorn provided; dinners welcome. Bring your favorite blanket or beanbag chair. Information: 575-763-9687
July 16
• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “Hotel Transylvania 3” — 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. First come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106
• Portales Summer Reading Program Out of This World Creations: Painted Galaxy Stones — 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: Cosmic Coasters — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Rockin’ Bunco — Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., games begin at 6:30 p.m. Cost $20. Dinner, prizes, cash bar. Hosted by the Clovis Civic Center. RSVP or information: 575-935-5000 or 575-763-3435
July 17
• 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: Fun in the Sun — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Dairy Max — 11:30 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program Movie Madness: “I Am Number Four” (PG-13, 110 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
July 18
• 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: Lubbock Science Spectrum — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program: Lubbock Science Spectrum — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
July 19
• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” (PG, 110 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; all ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
• Raptors of New Mexico — 5:30-7:30 p.m., pavilion, Ned Houk Memorial Park, north of Clovis on Highway 209. Hosted by Off Trail Adventure Education. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water and binoculars. The New Mexico Audubon Society will be providing free water bottles, hats, and snacks. Stargazing party and evening animal flashlight hike follows this event. Information: 480-404-4634
• Annual Flashlight Walk — 8-9:30 p.m., pavilion, Ned Houk Memorial Park, north of Clovis on Highway 209. Hosted by Off Trail Adventure Education. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring water and flashlights. Information: 480-404-4634
July 20
• Women’s Ministry Day Retreat: “Beautifully Broken: The Woman God Saves” — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Speaker Sarah Brooks. $10 tickets include lunch; purchase in advance from the church office. No childcare available. Information: 575-762-4727
• Friona Cheeseburger Festival — 4-8 p.m. (Central Time), Reeve Lake/Community Center, 601 W. 15th Street, Friona, Texas. Sponsored by Friona Chamber of Commerce and City of Friona. Information: 806-250-3491
July 22-26
• Vacation Bible School: “In the Wild: Amazing Encounters With Jesus” — 6-8:30 p.m., University Baptist Church, 1012 W. 15th St., Portales. Open to ages 4-sixth grade (completed). Information: 575-356-4501
July 22
• Portales Summer Reading Program STEAM Explorations: Low-Fi Gaming — 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: “Paddington 2” — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
• Clovis Adult Summer Reading Program family movie night: “The Secret of Kells” (not rated) — 6-7:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Popcorn provided; dinners welcome. Bring your favorite blanket or beanbag chair. Information: 575-763-9687
• 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
July 23
• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “Lego Movie: The Second Part” — 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. First come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106
• Portales Summer Reading Program Out of This World Creations: Shrinky Dinks — 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: Logo Pop Art — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
July 24
• 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: Under the Sea — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Teen Summer Reading Program: Landing Party — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
July 25
• 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 Landing Day: closing party — 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: “Super 8” (PG-13, 112 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 13-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Teen Bath Bombs — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to ages 12-17. Information: 575-769-7840
• Roosevelt County Chamber Ambassadors free family movie night: “Mary Poppins Returns” — 9 p.m., City Park, Seventh and Abilene, Portales. Concessions available, including popcorn, candy, pizza, soft drinks. Information: 575-356-8541
July 26
• Portales Summer Reading Program Friday Flix: “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (PG, 89 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
July 27
• Border Town Days — Texico and Farwell. Information: 806-481-3681
July 30
• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World” — 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. First come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106
• Blood drive — 1:30-5:30 p.m., Battle of the Badges Bloodmobile, Clovis Fire Department, 320 Mitchell St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825
Ongoing
• Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for June at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, are Amy Armenta and Ruben Armenta. Artists for July are members of the Muleshoe Art Association. 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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