Events calendar - Sept. 1

Monday

• Labor Day

Tuesday

• Filing day to be a write-in candidate for local elections to be held on Nov. 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

• Rural Bookmobile East — 10-10:30 a.m., Causey Fire Station, 116 Main St., Causey. Information: 575-461-1824

• Books and babies “Hello Babies” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Terrific Tanagrams” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Wednesday

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Welcome Back” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

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

• Rural Bookmobile East — 1:45-3 p.m., Elida City Hall, 704 Clark St., Elida. Information: 575-461-1824

• Teens and Tweens: “Newspaper Art” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

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

• Preschool storytime “Welcome Back” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Friday

• Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library semi-annual book sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• 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

Saturday

• Clovis High School Class of 1950 reunion — 8 a.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. $10 breakfast. Open to CHS classes of 1948-1952. Information: Charles May at 575-760-5749 or Dwight Rose at 575-763-6682

• 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

• Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library semi-annual book sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• 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

• St. Helen Catholic Church Fiesta — 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,fiesta; 7-11 p.m. free dance featuring Los Marios and Anonimo. Food, games, live music, raffles. Information: 575-356-4241

• Star-Gazing Party — 8:30-10 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. All ages welcome; no pets, please. Meet in the visitor center parking lot. Bring binoculars, telescopes, red lens flashlights, etc. Sponsored by Oasis State Park and the Clovis Astronomy Club. $5 per car park admission. Information: Valerie Russ 575-356-5331

Sept. 8

• St. Helen Catholic Church Fiesta — 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. 9 a.m., fiesta mass; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., fiesta. Food, games, live music, raffles. Information: 575-356-4241

Sept. 9

• 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

• 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

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

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

• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Frobscottle: Roald Dahl Snacks” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Quilters’ Tuesday — 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines; observers welcome. Pre-register or information: Sara at 575-763-9687

Sept. 11

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Pets Parade” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Sept. 12

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

• 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

• 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

• Preschool storytime “Pets Parade” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

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. 13-15

• Fall Firefighter Recruitment, City of Clovis Fire Department. Optional physical agility practice, 3 p.m., Sept. 13, Fire Station 5, 220 E. Brady. Written test, 8 a.m., Sept. 14, Fire Station 1, 320 Mitchell St., immediately followed by physical agility test at Fire Station 5, 220 E Brady. Interviews for selected applicants will take place on Sept. 15 at Fire Station 1, 320 Mitchell St. Interested individuals should submit an online application by Sept. 11 at fire.cityofclovis.org. Questions or information: Julie Winkles at 575-763-7814

Sept. 13

• 2019 Special Olympics New Mexico Equestrian Competition — Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. 9 a.m., showmanship at halter; stock seat equitation, working trails. 7 p.m., opening ceremonies. Information: Jena Waddell at 505-856-0342

• Lego Club — 3:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• 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

• 3rd annual Red Shoe 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities — 6:30 a.m., registration; 7 a.m., run begins, Colonial Park Golf Course parking lot, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Entry fee: $20 pre-registration; $25 day of event. Pre-register 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in the Colonial Clubhouse, or online at newmexicosportsonline.com (search for Red Shoe 5K Fun Run). Information: Robyn Snowberger at 575-799-2824

• 2019 Special Olympics New Mexico Equestrian Competition — Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. 8 a.m., pole bending, barrel racing, figure 8 stake. 6:30 p.m., awards ceremony and victory dance. Information: Jena Waddell at 505-856-0342

• 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). Multiple items also being raffled. Sponsorships available. Information, to register, or to buy raffle tickets: 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. 17

• Books and babies “ABC’s” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Microscopes, Assemble!” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Sept. 18

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Red as an Apple” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Teens and Tweens: “Game On: Xbox One Free Play and Board Games” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Sept. 19

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

• 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]

• Preschool storytime “Red as an Apple” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

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]

• Nara Visa Cowboy Gathering — 5 p.m., Nara Visa Community Center. Program, $5. Information: 575-403-5040

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 a.m.-noon, community resource fair. Hosted by MECA Therapies and La Casa Family Health Center. Color run for the whole family; $15 per person; 12 and under are free; children must be accompanied by an adult; free t-shirts for first 50 participants. Information: 575-359-3825

• 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]

• United Way TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) food distribution — 8 a.m. volunteers needed for sorting; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. distribution; 10:30 a.m. new applicants sign in. Central Christian Church fellowship hall, 1528 S. Main Ave., Portales. Information: 575-769-2103 or 2-1-1

• 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

• Nara Visa Cowboy Gathering — Throughout the day, Nara Visa Community Center. 7:30 a.m. chuckwagon breakfast, donations accepted. 2 p.m. program, $5. 4:30 p.m. chuckwagon steak dinner, $13. 7 p.m. program, $5. Information: 575-403-5040

Sept. 22

• Nara Visa Cowboy Gathering — 9:30 a.m., Nara Visa Community Center.Cowboy church. Information: 575-403-5040

Sept. 23

• “Circling the Horizon” exhibit opens — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Featuring art by Scott Golem, assistant professor of graphic design at ENMU. Open during regular building hours through Oct. 18. Information: 575-562-2189

Sept. 24

• Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Fall is in the Air” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Sept. 25

• Tiny Tots — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

• Preschool storytime “Autumn Air” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• 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. 26

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

• Preschool storytime “Autumn Air” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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 To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Information: 575-763-9687

Sept. 27

• ENMU Homecoming, pep rally, fireworks, and bonfire — 6:30 p.m., Greyhound Stadium, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2482

• ENMU Homecoming Alumni Mix & Mingle — 10-11 p.m., Dawghauze Sports Bar, 1013 W. 2nd St., Portales. Information: 575-562-2482

Sept. 28

• Ninth annual Fired Up Festival — Historic Railroad Depot, Main and Second Streets, Tucumcari. Bike race, car show, live music, live fire performance, fireworks, vendors, food court, etc. Information: tucumcarimainstreet.wildapricot.org/Fired-Up-2019 or 575-461-3701

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Walmart, 1604 E. Spruce St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• ENMU Homecoming Parade — 11:15 a.m., US Highway 70, Portales. Information: 575-562-2482

• ENMU Homecoming Tailgate — 3-6 p.m., parking lot, Greyhound Stadium, Portales. Space is limited; first come, first served. Information: 575-562-2482

Sept. 30

• 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

• Pamela Shuler clarinet faculty recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, Music Building, ENMU, Portales. With Kayla Paulk, collaborative pianist, and Stephanie Beinlich, soloist. Information: 575-562-2377

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

• 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, 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]