Events calendar - July 17

Today

• 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

• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 1:30-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• 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

• Kiwanis Club of Portales annual Kids’ Swim Meet — 3 p.m., Portales City Swimming Pool, 320 E. Seventh St., Portales. Multiple races for different ages; free watermelon afterward. Information: 575-356-8598

• Hot dog fundraiser dinner to benefit the Clovis Senior Meals Association — 5 p.m., Wheatfields Senior Living Community, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. $5 suggested donation. Featuring the Kenny Allen band. Information: 575-762-8700

Thursday

• Clovis Summer Reading Program: Preschool Storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Clovis Adult Summer Reading Program activities — 10-11:30 a.m. and 6-7:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Come and go. Operation Gratitude thank you cards, Color Creators adult coloring group, ClovisRocks rock painting. Supplies provided or bring your own. Information: 575-763-9687

• 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

Friday

• 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

• Animal 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

Saturday

• School Surplus Auction — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., parking lot by Bernalillo Hall, south side of ENMU campus, Portales. Items from Eastern New Mexico University and consignments from Clovis, Grady, Floyd, and Dora Schools. Information: AllStar Auction at 575-356-6573

• 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

• “Painting a Better Story” art project — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ace Hardware and Home Center, 1300 S. Ave. D, Portales. Children ages 3-18 invited to create paintings to be sold in a September fundraiser auction to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Free; all materials provided. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

• Genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• 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

Monday through July 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

Monday

• 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

Tuesday

• 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

• Clovis Adult Summer Reading Program presents “Storytelling Theater with Live Music,” a Chautauqua program — 6-7 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Storytelling using music, song, masks, dance, and mime, with Johanna Hongell-Darsee, storyteller, dancer, and mime, and Scott Darsee, guitarist and composer Information: 575-763-9687

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

• Stitch Addicts stitch group — 6:30-7:45 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

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

• Clovis Community College Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony — 1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4976

• 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

• 40th annual Golf Scramble and first annual 5K run/walk to benefit Casa Esperanza — Clovis. 5K run/walk: sign in 7:30 a.m. at the old pro shop by the Hillcrest Park walking trail; run begins at 8 a.m .; $30 per participant; first 50 receive goodies bags. Nine-hole golf scramble: sign in at 4 p.m., tee time at 5:30 p.m., Colonial Golf Course; $200 per four-person team includes cart, green fees, and meal following event; additional meals available at $10 per ticket. Sponsored by the Clovis/Portales Association of Realtors. Information: 575-762-4608

• 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 27-28

• Low-cost spay/neuter clinic — North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Fifty appointments available each day. Spay/neuter $50, rabies vaccine $10, DA2PP vaccine $15, and microchipping $15. Available to low-income pet owners; proof of income or government aid required. Register online at thegooddogrescue.org/spayneuter-clinic. Information: [email protected]

July 27

• Border Town Days — Texico and Farwell. Information: 806-481-3681

• Back to School Giveaway — 8 a.m.-11 a.m., Faith Christian Family Church, Clovis. Information: 575-762-7751 or [email protected]

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

July 31

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9-11:30 a.m. by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri 575-482-3492

• Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-1:30 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

• 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

Aug. 2-4

• New Mexico tax-free holiday — 12:01 a.m. Aug. 2 through midnight Aug. 4; taxes waived on many back-to-school items. Information: http://www.tax.newmexico.gov/tax-holiday.aspx

Aug. 2

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Elida Municipal Schools, 103 Church St., Elida. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Elida school district. Information or to make appointment: Peggy Eimen 575-274-6211

• Artists’ reception for the New Mexico and West Texas Art Educator Exhibition — 3 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Featured artists include Alyssa Lopez, Muleshoe High School; Christopher Don Rabb, Clovis High School; Corey R. Pickett, Clovis Municipal Schools; Julia L. Woodruff, Elida Municipals Schools; Sherri Suzanne Pierce-Perry, Portales Junior High School; Suzan P. Lundy, Marshal Middle School; and Yvette Tarango, Clovis High School. Information: 575-562-2373

• First United Methodist Church community yard sale — 5-8 p.m., Fellowship Hall, FUMC, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

Aug. 3

• “Painting a Better Story” art project — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. In conjunction with tax-free weekend Children ages 3-18 invited to create paintings to be sold in a September fundraiser auction to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Free; all materials provided. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

• First United Methodist Church community yard sale — 7 a.m-1 p.m., parking lot, FUMC, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

Aug. 6

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 Missouri Ave., Melrose. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Melrose school district. Information or to make appointment: Karla Moore 575-253-4266

• Allen Theaters free Tuesday movie: “Smurfs: The Lost Village” — 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 — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 Highway 70, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Under Over Festival — 3-7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. Free arts/crafts activities, classes, art show, giveaways, entertainment. Information: Email [email protected]

• “Painting a Better Story” art project — 3-7:30 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. In conjunction with Under Over Festival. Children ages 3-18 invited to create paintings to be sold in a September fundraiser auction to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Free; all materials provided. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

Aug. 7

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Fort Sumner Municipal Schools, 1001 Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Fort Sumner school district. Information or to make appointment: Robyn Drake 575-355-7766

• Blood drive — 3-7 p.m., meeting room, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Aug. 9

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon by appointment only, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Dora school district. Information or to make appointment: Stacy Smith 575-477-2211

• Clovis Back to School Health Center Celebration — 4-7 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center Clovis, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Family event with free immunizations, blood pressure checks, dental screenings, car seat clinic, blood drive, interactive games, community vendors, bounce house, food, music, face painting. Information: Jasmine Johnson at 575-359-3825

• Blood drive — 4-7 p.m., Bloodmobile, La Casa Family Health Center Clovis, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Aug. 10

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, La Casa Family Health Center Portales, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Back to School Expo — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Local exhibitors, businesses, non-profits, organizations, art classes, demonstrations, fashion shows, live music and performances, and a cornhole tournament. Information: 575-935-5000

• “Painting a Better Story” art project — Noon-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. In conjunction with Back to School Expo. Children ages 3-18 invited to create paintings to be sold in a September fundraiser auction to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Free; all materials provided. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

Aug. 13-17

• Curry County Fair — Fairgrounds, Clovis. Information: 575-763-6505

Aug. 15

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Aug. 17

• 2019 Moo-ve It!: The 9th Annual Southwest Cheese Fundraising Truck Pull Competition benefiting the United Way of Eastern New Mexico — 10 a.m.-noon, parking lot, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Fifteen-member teams compete to pull a loaded milk tanker truck. Registration 9:30-10 a.m. day of event, but advance registration encouraged. Entry fee is $400 per team; 100 percent of money goes to UWENM. Must be 18 and over to participate. Multiple levels of event sponsorship also available. Information: email [email protected] or call 575-769-2103

Aug. 22

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Gymnasium, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Aug. 27-31

• Roosevelt County Fair — Fairgrounds, Portales. Information: 575-356-4417

Aug. 28

• 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

Ongoing

• New Mexico and West Texas Art Educator Exhibition — through August 2, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open during regular building hours. Artists’ reception 3 p.m. Aug. 2. Featured artists include Alyssa Lopez, Muleshoe High School; Christopher Don Rabb, Clovis High School; Corey R. Pickett, Clovis Municipal Schools; Julia L. Woodruff, Elida Municipals Schools; Sherri Suzanne Pierce-Perry, Portales Junior High School; Suzan P. Lundy, Marshal Middle School; and Yvette Tarango, Clovis High School. Information: 575-562-2373

• Clovis and Portales Farmers Markets — Clovis: 10 a.m. Saturdays, 5 p.m. Tuesdays, parking lot of Goodwin Lake Walking Trail, 3201 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales: 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays during July and August, parking lot of First Street and Avenue B, Portales. Information: 575-760-0690

• Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for July at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, 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

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]