Events calendar - Aug. 14

Today

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

• Curry County Fair, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. General admission: Ages 55 and up: daily $6, weekly $15; ages 13-55, daily $7, weekly $18; ages 5-12, daily $3, weekly $8; children four and under are free. Carnival wrist bands $30, except with coupons and special events. Information: 575-935-7000

• Dollar Ride Night at the Curry County Fair — All carnival rides are $1 per person per ride. Information: 575-935-7000

Thursday

• Curry County Fair, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. General admission: Ages 55 and up: daily $6, weekly $15; ages 13-55, daily $7, weekly $18; ages 5-12, daily $3, weekly $8; children four and under are free. Carnival wrist bands $30, except with coupons and special events. Information: 575-935-7000

• Curry County Wristband Night at the Curry County Fair — Print a coupon at http://www.curryeventscenter.com, and receive four carnival wristbands for $80. Information: 575-935-7000

• 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

• Last day to apply for Leadership Portales, monthly hands-on program for current and future community leaders. Tuition fee $400; limited number of partial scholarships available. Participants commit to one full day per month Sept. 2019-May 2020. Information: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541

Friday

• Curry County Fair, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. General admission: Ages 55 and up: daily $6, weekly $15; ages 13-55, daily $7, weekly $18; ages 5-12, daily $3, weekly $8; children four and under are free. Carnival wrist bands $30, except with coupons and special events. Information: 575-935-7000

• 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

Saturday

• Curry County Fair, Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. General admission: Ages 55 and up: daily $6, weekly $15; ages 13-55, daily $7, weekly $18; ages 5-12, daily $3, weekly $8; children four and under are free. Carnival wrist bands $30, except with coupons and special events. Information: 575-935-7000

• Plateau’s Great American Turtle Race and Youth Day — 9 a.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris, Clovis. Southwest box turtles only. All turtles must be pre-registered at Plateau, 7111 N Prince St., Clovis, from 2-4 p.m., Aug. 14-16. No registrations taken on race day. No pet turtles; all turtles will be kept to be returned to the wild. One turtle entry per person. No age limit. No entry fee. Cash prizes. Information: 800-432-2369 or 575-389-5100

• 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

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

• Tribute to Native Americans interned at Bosque Redondo — 4-7 p.m., Fort Sumner Historic Site, 3647 Billy the Kid Road, Fort Sumner. Light supper with fry bread dessert followed by reading of letters from the archives along with Native American oral histories. Also looking for people to read letters. Information: 575-355-2573 or email [email protected]

• 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

Monday

• 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 Grady Schools. Information: http://www.gradyschool.com or 575-357-2192

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

• 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

Tuesday

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

• First day of classes for House Schools kindergarten through grade 12. Information: houseschools.net or 575-279-7353

• 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

• Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library — 11:30 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Opening of Plate Exhibition Campus Art Project — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Exhibition runs through Sept. 13. Open during regular building hours. Auction and reception at 5 p.m. Sept. 13. Decorated plates from the exhibit will be sold; proceeds will be used for a student scholarship and to support the gallery. Information: 575-562-2189

Aug. 21

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

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. 24

• Local author Casey Hays book signing for “Singe” — 1-3 p.m., Turn the Page Books and More, 918 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-0070

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

• Entry day 2019 Roosevelt County Fair — Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, Portales. Information: 575-356-4417

• 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

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

Aug. 27

• First day of school for Faith Triumphant Christian School, Portales. Information: http://www.generationsnm.com/ftcs or 575-359-1559

• Roosevelt County Fair, Fairgrounds, Portales. Adult admission, Tuesday-Thursday $6; Friday-Saturday $8; season passes $25. Children (5-17), $4 daily; season passes $15. Children four and younger, free. Youth exhibitors $5 season pass. Entertainment tonight: Joe Trevino Band. Information: 575-356-4417

• Roosevelt County 4-H Pork Chop Breakfast — 6-10 a.m., Jake Lopez Building, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, Portales. $10 per plate, includes pork chop, biscuits, gravy, eggs, drinks. To-go plates available. All proceeds benefit Roosevelt County 4-H program. Information: 575-356-4417

Aug. 28

• Roosevelt County Fair, Fairgrounds, Portales. Adult admission, Tuesday-Thursday $6; Friday-Saturday $8; season passes $25. Children (5-17), $4 daily; season passes $15. Children four and younger, free. Youth exhibitors $5 season pass. Special Needs Day. Entertainment tonight: Stateline Band. Information: 575-356-4417

• 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. 29

• Roosevelt County Fair, Fairgrounds, Portales. Adult admission, Tuesday-Thursday $6; Friday-Saturday $8; season passes $25. Children (5-17), $4 daily; season passes $15. Children four and younger, free. Youth exhibitors $5 season pass. Pioneer’s Day — all seniors 65 and up free admission through 2 p.m. Military Appreciation Night — children of military parents admitted free when an adult presents military ID. Entertainment tonight: Tyler Brandon Band. Information: 575-356-4417

• Bunco with the Girl Gang — 5:30-9 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Cost: $20; buffet dinner, prizes, cash bar. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m .; bunco starts at 6:30 p.m .; limited spots available. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000

Aug. 30

• Roosevelt County Fair, Fairgrounds, Portales. Adults, Tuesday-Thursday $6; Friday-Saturday $8; season passes $25. Children (5-17), $4 daily; season passes $15. Children four and younger, free. Youth exhibitors $5 season pass. Junior Livestock sale day. Entertainment tonight: Tyler Brandon Band and Randall King. Information: 575-356-4417

• Cowboy Polo Tournament — 5 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds outdoor arena, Portales. Fundraiser for Relay for Life of Eastern New Mexico. Admission: $3 adults; $2 with military ID; children 10 and under admitted free. Competition open to four-person teams; $100 per team. Team registration forms available in Portales at The Happy Place and Creighton's Town & Country, and in Clovis at One Stop Feed and Clovis Veterinary Supply. Information: 575-607-5692

• Fifth Friday Art Show — 5:30 p.m., Yam Theater, 219 South Main St., Portales. Sponsored by the Portales Creative Group. Dancing, music, interactive art, and more. Information: 575-218-9166

Aug. 31

• Roosevelt County Fair, Fairgrounds, Portales. Adults, Tuesday-Thursday $6; Friday-Saturday $8; season passes $25. Children (5-17), $4 daily; season passes $15. Children four and younger, free. Youth exhibitors $5 season pass. Kids Day. Entertainment tonight: The Delk Band. Information: 575-356-4417

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

• Clovis Main Street sidewalk sale — 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fourth annual event. Information: 575-693-7493

• 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.

Sept. 10

• Fifth annual ENMU Men’s Choir Festival concert — 4-5 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free. Featuring a men's choir of 250 collegiate and high school singers from ENMU and 17 high schools across New Mexico and West Texas. Information: 575-562-2377

Sept. 12

• Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., Bloodmobile, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Sept. 13-15

• Our Lady of Guadalupe/San Jose Mission Fiesta — Church and mission fundraiser, 801 N. Davis, Clovis. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Sept. 13, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sept. 14-15. Information: 575-763-4445

Sept. 13

• Plate Exhibition Campus Art Project closing reception and auction — 5 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Decorated plates from the exhibit will be sold; proceeds will be used for a student scholarship and to support the gallery. Information: 575-562-2189

Sept. 14

• 14th annual Golf Tournament to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities — 9 a.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Entry fee: $100 per player, $350 per team. Breakfast and lunch provided. Information: Robyn Snowberger at 575-799-2824

Sept. 15

• Third annual Bonem Home Golf Tournament — 11 a.m. two-player scramble; noon shotgun start, Portales Country Club. Event followed by dinner, prizes, and live music. $80 registration includes player plus one dinner. Sponsorships available. Information: BreeAnn Flores at 575-760-0092 or [email protected]

Ongoing

• Portales city fall sports registration — Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Ages vary by sport. Registration ends Thursday for tackle football, Aug. 20 for volleyball, Aug. 27 for cheer and soccer, and Aug. 30 for flag football. Cost: $100 tackle football; $60 volleyball and soccer; $50 flag football; $65 cheer. Information: 575-356-8598

• 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 August at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Gayle Walker. Information: 806-946-9221

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