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Events calendar - July 28

Last updated Jul 27, 2019 6:57pm
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Monday-Friday

• Youth Tennis Camp — 6:30-7:30 p.m. daily, Bill Wahlman tennis courts by Portales Junior High School, between Abilene and East Third Streets, Portales. Open to youth from kindergarten through seventh grade. Cost is $40 per camper. Space is limited; call to check on availability. Information or to register: 575-356-8598 or email [email protected]

Monday

• Back to school immunization clinic — 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Clovis Public Health Office, 1216 Cameo, Clovis. Open to the public; free immunizations. Bring shot records and proof of insurance, including Medicaid. Additional clinics scheduled for Aug. 5 and Aug. 13. Information: 575-763-5583

• Scouts BSA (Boy Scouts of America) Girl Troop Signup Night — 6:30-7:30 p.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information event for girls ages 11-17 who are interested in a new troop forming soon. Hosted by Scouts of Clovis and Portales. Information: email [email protected] or call 248-790-3126

Tuesday

• New Mexico State Auditor Brian S. Colón open office hours — 8:30-10:45 a.m., Clovis Municipal Schools Central Office, 1009 N. Main St., Clovis. Colón and Office of the State Auditor Constituent Services staff available to meet with the public. No appointment necessary; first come, first served. Information: http://www.saonm.org

• 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

• New Mexico State Auditor Brian S. Colón open office hours — 2:30-5 p.m., Portales Public Libary, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Colón and Office of the State Auditor Constituent Services staff available to meet with the public. No appointment necessary; first come, first served. Information: http://www.saonm.org

• Meet and greet with State Auditor Brian S. Colón — 5:30-7 p.m., Landall’s Box Office, 421 S. Ave. C, Portales. Hosted by the Roosevelt County Democratic Party. Information: 575-791-3021

Wednesday

• 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

• Free online class: Children in Hot Cars — available all day long at training.nsc.org/hot-cars. In honor of Heat Stroke Awareness Day. Certificate of completion provided at end of training.

Friday-Sunday

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

Friday

• 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

• Kids’ Bike Night — 5:30-8:30 p.m., High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Strider races, bouncy house, and stunt show. Strider races begin at 6 p.m. Information: 575-769-1000

Saturday

• Sand Volleyball and Cornhole Tournament supporting Clovis High School Girls’ Volleyball — 8 a.m., Little Safari (formerly Luck-E Dawg Kiddy Land), 1201 Sycamore, Clovis. Teams must register by July 29. Registration cost for 6-person co-ed volleyball teams is $120. Registration for two-person cornhole teams is $40 per team. Free admission for spectators; concessions will be available. For volleyball registration or information, email [email protected] or call Amy Kelley 575-309-8516. For cornhole registration or information, email [email protected] or call Yolanda Gallegos 575-749-2799

• Raptor Skies with falconer Tom Smylie — 9-11 a.m., covered shelter, Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Presentation and live demonstration with peregrine falcon and Harris’ hawk. No pets allowed. Free, but $5 per car state park admission applies. Hosted by Friends of Oasis State Park. Information: 575-356-5331

• “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. 5

• Back to school immunization clinic — 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Clovis Public Health Office, 1216 Cameo, Clovis. Open to the public; free immunizations. Bring shot records and proof of insurance, including Medicaid. Additional clinic scheduled for Aug. 13. Information: 575-763-5583

Aug. 6

• First day of classes for Floyd Schools. Information: http://www.floydbroncos.com or 575-478-2211

• 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

• First day of classes for Melrose Schools. Information: http://www.melroseschools.com or 575-253-4269

• 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. 8

• First day of classes for Elida Schools kindergarten through grade 12. Information: elidaschools.net or 575-274-6211

• Tucumcari Field Day — 4:30-9 p.m., Agricultural Science Center at Tucumcari, three miles northeast of Tucumcari on Highway 54. Keynote speaker: Tom Sidwell, New Mexico Cattle Growers Association president. Includes meal and hay wagon tour. Information or directions: call 575-461-1620 or email [email protected]

Aug. 9

• First day of classes for Dora Schools kindergarten through grade 12. Information: http://www.doraschools.com or 575-477-2211

• 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

• Melrose Old Timers’ Music Festival — 7 p.m., PE complex, Melrose Schools, 100 E. Missouri Ave., Melrose. Cost: $5 children 3-12; $8 ages 13 and up. Full concessions available from Melrose junior class. Information: 575-760-5439

• Marriage Night — 7-9:45 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church, 3401 N. Norris, Clovis. $10 per person includes barbecue, fun, games, guest speakers. Fundraiser for Faith Christian youth group. Singles welcome. Childcare available. Advance tickets encouraged; space is limited. Information: 575-762-7751

Aug. 10

• Melrose Old Timers’ Day — 7-9 a.m., pancake breakfast, Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main St., Melrose; $3 ages 12 and under, $5 ages 13 and up. 9:30 a.m., parade on Main Street. 11 a.m., Chamber of Commerce pulled pork sandwich lunch in the park, $6 per person. Activities all day in Melrose Park, including car show, class reunions, turtle races, food vendors. Information: 575-760-5439

• 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

• Public star viewing — 8-10 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Base Line Road, Portales. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club and Friends of Oasis State Park. Event is free, but park entry is $5 per car. Multiple telescopes available for use. Information: 757-846-7509

Aug. 12

• First day of classes for Clovis Schools kindergarten through grade 12. Information: http://www.clovis-schools.org or 575-769-4300

• First day of classes for Portales Schools grades 3-12. Information: http://www.portalesschools.com or 575-356-7000

Aug. 13-17

• Curry County Fair, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 13

• Back to school immunization clinic — 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Clovis Public Health Office, 1216 Cameo, Clovis. Open to the public; free immunizations. Bring shot records and proof of insurance, including Medicaid. Information: 575-763-5583

Aug. 14

• First day of classes for Clovis Christian School. Information: cloviseagles.com or 575-935-2278

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

• Stoney LaRue in concert with Micky and the Motor Cars — doors open 7 p.m .; concert 8 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Tickets $15-$19 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 16

• Brigade Freestyle Motocross — doors open 5 p.m .; showtime 7 p.m., Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. Tickets $18-$22 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

• Curry County Fair junior livestock auction — 6:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-935-7000

• Drake Hayes concert — 10 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Follows the junior livestock sale. Free for anyone at the Curry County Fair. Information: 575-935-7000

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

• Brigade Freestyle Motocross — doors open 5 p.m .; showtime 7 p.m., Curry County Mounted Patrol Arena, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. Tickets $18-$22 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

• Tejano Concert featuring Los Palominos, Rick Fuentes and Brown Express, Grupo Mezcal — doors open 7 p.m .; concert 8 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Tickets $15-$19 include admission to the Curry County Fair. Available in advance at http://www.outhousetickets.com. Information: 575-935-7000

Aug. 19

• First day of classes for Clovis Community College. Information: http://www.clovis.edu or 575-769-2811

• First day of preschool for Clovis Schools. Information: http://www.clovis-schools.org or 575-769-4300

• First day of preschool for Dora Schools. Information: http://www.doraschools.com or 575-477-2211

• First day of classes for Portales Schools kindergarten through grade 2. Information: http://www.portalesschools.com or 575-356-7000

Aug. 20

• First day of classes for Eastern New Mexico University. Information: http://www.enmu.edu or 575-562-1011

• First day of classes for Portales Schools pre-kindergarten. Information: http://www.portalesschools.com or 575-356-7000

• First day of classes for Texico Schools kindergarten through grade 12. Information: http://www.texicoschools.com or 575-482-3801

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. 26

• First day of preschool for Elida Schools. Information: elidaschools.net or 575-274-6211

• First day of preschool for Texico Schools. Information: http://www.texicoschools.com or 575-482-3801

• United Way of Eastern New Mexico Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $15-$20, available online at http://www.mkt.com/uwenm/item/win-luncheon. Information: 575-769-2103

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

Sept. 6

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

Sept. 7

• Norman Petty Studios Alumni Reunion — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Norman & Vi Petty Rock & Roll Museum, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Basement of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce building. Public is invited. Press will be in attendance noon-1 p.m. Information: 575-763-3435

• Desert Cruzers Run to Hillcrest — 8 a.m. registration; 11 a.m. opening ceremonies, Hillcrest Park, 808 Sycamore, Clovis. Annual car show, open to street-driven vehicles from 1999 and earlier. Registration fee $30 before Sept. 1; $40 after. Information: Jerry Bailey, 575-693-2511; Red Nevins, 575-309-5172; Mike Camp, 575-714-4737.

Ongoing

• New Mexico and West Texas Art Educator Exhibition — through Friday, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open during regular building hours. Artists’ reception 3 p.m. Friday. 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 Friday. 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 Friday. 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 Thursday. 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]

 

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