Events calendar - Aug. 21

Today

• Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary luxury linen sale fundraiser — 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Cannon Room, PRMC, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Clovis. Sales benefit the PRMC Auxiliary scholarship program. 1800-thread count sheet sets in 24 colors: $30 twin, $35 full, $40 queen, $45 king and California king, $50 split king. By two sets, get a third for 50 percent off. Also new selection of bamboo pillows, blankets, quilts, etc. Information: 575-769-2141

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

Thursday

• 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

Friday

• 2019 High Plains 42 Domino Championship Tournament — 7 p.m., Texico Senior Center, 211 N. Griffin, Texico. Registration 6-6:30 p.m .; entry fee $30 per team, cash only. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947

Saturday

• 2019 New Mexico State 42 Domino Championship Tournament — 8:30 a.m., Texico Senior Center, 211 N. Griffin, Texico. Registration 7:30-8 a.m .; entry fee $40 per team, cash only. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947

• Bikers for Lizzie Memorial Ride — High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. 9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. first bikes out. Cost: $10 single; $15 second up. Proceeds benefit United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s Game Changer Fund, in honor of a Clovis infant who died in a house fire. Information: 575-769-1000

• 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

Monday

• 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 or rooseveltcountyfair.com

• Off-campus job fair for ENMU students — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sandia Room, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Portales and Clovis businesses with part-time positions or internship opportunities (paid or unpaid) are encouraged to participate. There is no cost to participate. To reserve a table, or for more information, email [email protected] or call 575-562-2211

• 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. Program by Veena Parboteeah, assistant dean, ENMU College of Business: “From Paradise to Desert: The Transition.” 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

Tuesday

• Filing day to be on the ballot as a candidate for local elections to be held on November 5 in counties across New Mexico — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., all New Mexico courthouses. Includes many school boards, soil and water conservation district boards, etc. For more information, contact your local county clerk’s office. Chaves County Clerk, 575-624-6614; Curry County Clerk, 575-763-5591; DeBaca County Clerk, 575-355-2601; Roosevelt County Clerk, 575-356-8562; Quay County Clerk, 575-461-0510

• 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 or rooseveltcountyfair.com

• 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: Bakersfield Twang (replacing the originally scheduled Stateline Band). Information: 575-356-4417 or rooseveltcountyfair.com

• 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 or rooseveltcountyfair.com

• Roosevelt County Pioneers’ Association luncheon — 10 a.m., registration of pioneers who came to the county 1959 or earlier; 11:30 a.m. lunch, Jake Lopez Building, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, Portales. Attendees should bring a salad or dessert. Honoring 2019 Roosevelt County Pioneer Family of the Year: Bill and Joyce Welch and John Welch. 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 opening for Randall King. Information: 575-356-4417 or rooseveltcountyfair.com

• 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 or rooseveltcountyfair.com

• 11th annual Biggest Catfish Challenge — Oasis State Park, 1891 State Park Road, Portales. Registration 3:30-7 p.m .; Catfish Challenge 5-9 p.m. Entry cost $5 per person. $5 per vehicle park entry fee. Cash prizes in two divisions: adult (16 and older) and junior (up to 15). Limit of two fish per angler. All anglers 12 and older must have a valid New Mexico fishing license. Sponsored by the Friends of Oasis State Park. Information: 575-356-5331

Sept. 2

• Labor Day

Sept. 3

• Filing day to be a write-in candidate for local elections to be held on November 5 in counties across New Mexico — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., all New Mexico courthouses. Includes many school boards, soil and water conservation district boards, etc. For more information, contact your local county clerk’s office. Chaves County Clerk, 575-624-6614; Curry County Clerk, 575-763-5591; DeBaca County Clerk, 575-355-2601; Roosevelt County Clerk, 575-356-8562; Quay County Clerk, 575-461-0510

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

• Paint A Better Story art show — 6-8 p.m., Ballroom, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free. Display of art done by children in eastern New Mexico. Will be auctioned Sept. 14 to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

Sept. 14

• Shoot for Good Health: 6th annual Skeet Shoot Fundraiser — 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Idsinga Dairy, 43351 US 70, Portales. All proceeds benefit the Roosevelt General Hospital Foundation. Registration: $35 individual youth division (must be 18 years or younger with hunter safety card); $50 individual adult division (compete with men and women); $50 individual women division (compete with women only); $175 team corporate division (teams of four, men or women). Sponsorships available. Information or to register: Jeanette Orrantia at 575-226-6669 or [email protected]

• 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

• Paint a Better Story art auction — 6 p.m., Ballroom, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Live and silent auction of artwork done by children in eastern New Mexico with all proceeds to benefit The Oasis Children’s Advocate Center in Clovis. Tickets $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Heavy hors-d’oeuvres; cash bar available. Advance tickets may be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/painting-a-better-story-art-show-auction-tickets-68812264335. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Information: Amy Corbin 575-749-1118

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]

Sept. 19

• ENMU Rodeo Reunion during College Daze Rodeo — 3-5 p.m., check-in at Greyhound Arena; 7 p.m., introduction of the 1967 women’s national championship team during rodeo, Lewis Cooper Arena. Rodeo tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students 12 and over, free for children 11 and under, free for ENMU students with ID. Information: Albert Flinn at 575-760-0104 or [email protected]

Sept. 20

• ENMU Rodeo Reunion during College Daze Rodeo — 9 a.m., rodeo slack, Lewis Cooper Arena, free. 1 p.m., lunch Campus Union Building, $8.75 plus tax, public is invited. 5 p.m., meet and greet with 2019 rodeo team, Lewis Cooper Arena. 7 p.m., introduction of the 1968 men and women’s reserve national championship teams during rodeo, Lewis Cooper Arena. Rodeo tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students 12 and over, free for children 11 and under, free for ENMU students with ID. Information: Albert Flinn at 575-760-0104 or [email protected]

Sept. 21

• Healthy Minds, Body, and Development 5K Color Run — Clovis Aquatics Center parking lot, 1700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. 8 a.m., check-in; 8:30 a.m., run; 10-noon, vendor fair. Hosted by MECA Therapies and La Casa Family Health Center. Color run for the whole family; $15 per person; children must be accompanied by an adult; free t-shirts for first 50 participants. Information: 575-763-9517

• ENMU Rodeo Reunion during College Daze Rodeo — 9 a.m., rodeo slack, Lewis Cooper Arena, free. 1 p.m., lunch, Lewis Cooper Arena, $8.50 per person, public is welcome. 7 p.m., introduction of the 1969 men’s national championship teams during rodeo, Lewis Cooper Arena. Rodeo tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students 12 and over, free for children 11 and under, free for ENMU students with ID. Information: Albert Flinn at 575-760-0104 or [email protected]

• 8th annual Princess Party to benefit Monarch Formals — 1-5 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building Portales. A magical afternoon for princesses ages 2 to 12, and their adult royal companions. Cost: $30 per princess includes one adult royal companion. Crafts, party favors, prizes. Come dressed in your perfect princess outfits; royal companions also encouraged to dress up. Donations accepted during the event of new or gently used dresses, shoes, accessories for men or women. All sizes accepted and all items must be formal wear. Purchase tickets online via PayPal to [email protected]. Information: 575-749-8177

Ongoing

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

• Portales city fall sports registration — Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Ages vary by sport. Registration is closed for tackle football and volleyball, and ends Tuesday for cheer and soccer, and Aug. 30 for flag football. Cost: $60 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 Artist 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]