Events calendar - Oct. 9

Today

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

• Preschool storytime “Firehouse Fun” (field trip to fire station) — 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

• 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

Thursday

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

• Hispanic Heritage Month fiesta — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Performance by the La Casita Elementary School Dancers and the Fusion World Dance; taco bar available from Taco Box. Information: 575-769-2811

• Preschool storytime “Firehouse Fun” (field trip to fire station) — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• 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, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Friday

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Curry County Offices, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• 11th annual Habitat for Humanity OktoberFeast fundraiser — 11 a.m-1:30 p.m., 5-7:30 p.m., fellowship hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Tickets $10. Brisket, brats, and sides. Live auction at 6 p.m. Information: 575-359-1344

• Clovis Lions Club Gun & Knife Show — 1-7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 active duty military and spouse; children under 12 free with an adult; three-day pass $10. Information: Joe Whitehurst 575-760-1379

• ENMU Fall Choir Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Jason Paulk, conductor, and Kayla Paulk, accompanist. Free. Come early and participate in a silent auction to support the choir’s 2020 trip to Europe. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday

• Free seasonal flu shots for individuals 5 years and older — 8:30 a.m.-noon, Presbyterian Medical Group Family Medicine at Plains Regional Medical Center, 2200 W. 21st St., Clovis. Available while supplies last. Information: 575-769-7577

• Curry County Republican Party second Saturday breakfast meeting — 8:30 a.m., Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 3100 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Cost: $13. Information: Rube Render at 510-435-1008

• Toss No Mas Trash Highway Clean-Up — 9 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Meet at Memorial Building to register, receive trash bags, and get location assignments. Information: Veda Urioste 575-356-6662, Option 1 — #2, Joan Martinez-Terry 575-356-6662, Option 1 — #1, or Dianne Parker at 356-7060

• Clovis Lions Club Gun & Knife Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 active duty military and spouse; children under 12 free with an adult. Information: Joe Whitehurst 575-760-1379

• Low-cost pet vaccine clinic — 10 a.m.-noon, PetSense, 4005 N. Prince St., Suite B4, Clovis. Services provided by Caprock Veterinary Clinic. Rabies vaccine $15; puppy package (Dapp vaccine and de-worm) $23; kitten package (Fvrcp vaccine and de-worm) $16; adult dog (Dapp vaccine and rabies) $37; adult cat (Fvrcp vaccine and rabies) $33. Information: 575-359-1513

• Relay for Life of Eastern New Mexico main event — 10 a.m., Oasis State Park. Gates open 8 a.m. (free park admission); team campsites to be in place by 9:30 a.m. Food, live entertainment, and—from 3-10 p.m., beer and wine garden. Information: Mark Clark at 575-607-5692

• Portales Art Festival Art Walk — 2-5 p.m., locations throughout Portales including The 106 Gallery, 106 S. Main St .; The Happy Place, 109 S. Main St .; Do Drop Inn, 123 S. Main St .; Roosevelt Brewing Company, 201 S. Main St .; Edna's Sewing Basket, 214 S. Main St .; The Fashion Girl, 103 W. Second St .; AJ’s Wings, 107 W. Second St .; Times Remembered Photography, 222 W. Second St .; Roosevelt Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A; Best Western Hotel, 223 W. Second St .; and the ENMU Art and Anthropology building. Sponsored by the Portales Creative Group and ENMU Art Department. Information: 575-218-9166

• Fourth annual Hartley House Take Back the Night community walk against domestic violence — 5 p.m., Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis. Food and family activities beginning at 5 p.m .; walk begins at 7 p.m. Glow sticks available. Information: 575-762-0050

Sunday

• Clovis Lions Club Gun & Knife Show — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 active duty military and spouse; children under 12 free with an adult. Information: Joe Whitehurst 575-760-1379

• Spaghetti dinner fundraiser — 1 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. $7 per plate. Fundraiser to send youth to International Youth Conference in 2020. Information: Pastor Dave at 575-693-1037

Monday

• Indigenous Peoples’ Day

• Celebrate Recovery Pumpkin Patch — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Pumpkins of all sizes available for sale, with proceeds to benefit the Celebrate Recovery group. Open daily Monday-Saturday through Oct. 31. Information: Pastor Dave at 575-693-1037

• Produce to People — 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Free in-season fruits and vegetables; no proof of income necessary; bring your own bags. Information: 575-763-6130

• ENMU Hispanic Heritage Month event: “New Mexico Before Columbus” — 2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Presentation by Alan Osborn on Paleo-Indian, archaic, and classic ancestral cultures in NM. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by ENMU Hispanic Affairs and the New Mexico Humanities Council. Information: 575-562-2451

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

• Guest guitarist Stanley Samuelsen — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free. Faroese composer, guitarist, singer and songwriter. Information: 575-562-2377

Tuesday

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

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

• Nursing Peer Forum — Noon-1 p.m., Room 101, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open for anyone considering the nursing program; forum with current students at all levels in the program. Hosted by Career Services at CCC. Information: 575-769-4085

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

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Assistance) workshop — 6 p.m., Room 101, Clovis Community College library, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Hosted by CCC Financial Aid Office and Recruitment Coordinator. Open to all students attending any institution of higher education. Learn about FAFSA, financial aid, and registration. Independent students should bring 2017 tax returns and W2 forms for student (and spouse, if applicable); dependent students should attend with parents, and bring 2017 tax returns and W2 forms for parents and students. Information: 575-769-4013

• Quay County Republic Party monthly meeting — 6:30 p.m., Hospitality Room, Tucumcari Quality Inn, 3716 E. Tucumcari Blvd., Tucumcari. Information: 575-403-8193

• ENMU Hispanic Heritage Month event: “An Evening with Baracutanga” — 7 p.m., Dallan Sanders Patio (or ballroom, in the event of weather), ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Live musical performance to celebrate the end of Hispanic Heritage Month. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by ENMU Hispanic Affairs and the New Mexico Humanities Council. Information: 575-562-2451

Oct. 16

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

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

Oct. 17

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

• Fraudsters Toolbox: Targeting the Elderly — 6 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free education presentation by Mike Burke, senior robbery and crisis management consultant. Hosted by the Bank of Clovis. Information: 575-769-9000

• Preschool storytime “Monster Mash” — 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 Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts. Information: 575-763-9687

Oct. 18

• Queso Vino VIP reception — 5-8 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Celebrating New Mexico wines and cheeses. Sit-down dinner, desserts, live music. Tickets: $65 individual; $400 for table of 8; must be purchased by Friday. Tickets and information available at: https://nmwine.com/queso-vino/ or call 505-859-0541.

Oct. 19

• Clovis High School Cross Country Fun(d) Run/Walk — Hillcrest Park, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. Registration opens at 7 a.m., run/walk begins at 8 a.m. $25 registration (plus $2.50 processing fee). Register by Oct. 11 to guarantee a shirt. Park on the east side by the old municipal golf course and meet at the old pro-shop. To pre-register or for more information: https://runsignup.com/chs

• 46th annual Peanut Valley Festival — 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Arts, crafts, food, live music, games, and entertainment. Information: 575-356-8541

• Cornhole Tournament — 9 a.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds (in conjunction with the Peanut Valley Festival), 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Divisions: men’s, women’s, and co-ed. Cost $15 per person; $30 per team. Fundraiser for the City of Portales Cultural Affairs. Information: Veda Urioste or Joan Martinez-Terry at 575-356-6662, or Oscar Robinson at 575-363-9285

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

• 575 Foodie Fest Food Truck Edition — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hillcrest Park, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. Food trucks, live music, beer garden.

• Queso Vino Festival — noon-5 p.m., ENMU baseball field, Portales. Celebrating New Mexico wines and cheeses. Live music; wine and cheese tasting. Family-friendly event. Tickets: Adults 21 and older, $20 at the gate (or 2 for $20 if purchased online by Monday); ages 15-20 or non-drinking designated drivers, $5; children under 15 are free. Adults must have valid ID. Chairs and picnic blankets welcome; no outside food or drink. Tickets and information available at: https://nmwine.com/queso-vino/ or call 505-859-0541.

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Adult Services Programs Read to Reel movie — 2 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. “The Wizard of Oz.” Information: 575-763-9687

• Trick or Treat Street — Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Information: 575-935-7000

Oct. 20

• 46th annual Peanut Valley Festival — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Arts, crafts, food, live music, games, and entertainment. Information: 575-356-8541

• Queso Vino Festival — noon-5 p.m., ENMU baseball field, Portales. Celebrating New Mexico wines and cheeses. Live music; wine and cheese tasting. Family-friendly event. Tickets: Adults 21 and older, $20 at the gate (or 2 for $20 if purchased online by Monday); ages 15-20 or non-drinking designated drivers, $5; children under 15 are free. Adults must have valid ID. Chairs and picnic blankets welcome; no outside food or drink. Tickets and information available at: https://nmwine.com/queso-vino/ or call 505-859-0541.

• 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off (Men vs. Women) — 1 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. All-you-can-eat chili, dessert, and beverage $5.00. Proceeds benefit the Christian Women Connection group. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

• ENMU Wind Symphony — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors. Information: 575-562-2377

Oct. 21

• First Amendment conference on banned books — 6 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Hosted by ENMU College of Fine Arts and ENMU Department of Communication. Coordinated by Janet Birkey. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2130

Oct. 22

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, ENMRSH, 2700 E. 7th St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

• Halloween Bunco & costume contest — 5:30-9 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Buffet dinner and game; cash bar available. Spaces limited; RSVPs encouraged. Tickets available in advance at the Civic Center office for $20 cash/$21 credit card, or online for $21 at https://squareup.com/store/clovis-civic-center. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000

Oct. 23

• Blood drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

• Preschool storytime “Hoot! Hoot!” — 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

Oct. 24-26

• “Change the World” conference with Lisa Bevere — Faith Christian Family Church, 3401 N. Norris St., Clovis. Hosted by Women of Destiny. Tickets: $60 prior to Thursday; $65 after that. Register online at womenofdestinyministry.com. Information: 575-762-7751

Oct. 24

• Blood drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Clovis High School lecture hall, 1900 Thornton, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

• Color Creators Coloring Club — 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• Autumn Rock Painting — 10 a.m. & 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• Teens and Tweens: Movie Madness: “Tower of Terror” (not rated, 89 minutes) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

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

• Roosevelt County Chamber Ambassadors Free Family Movie Night: “Ralph Breaks the Internet” (PG, 1 hour, 56 minutes) — 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main, Portales. Popcorn, movie candy, pizza, soft drinks available for purchase. Information: 575-356-8541

• New York Polyphony in concert with ENMU Chamber Singers — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Jason Paulk, conductor. Free. Information: 575-562-2377

Oct. 25-27

• Fall Firefighter Recruitment, City of Clovis Fire Department. Optional physical agility practice, 3 p.m., Oct. 25, Fire Station 5, 220 E. Brady. Written test, 8 a.m., Oct. 26, 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 Oct. 27 at Fire Station 1, 320 Mitchell St. Interested individuals should submit an online application by Oct. 23 at fire.cityofclovis.org. Questions or information: Julie Winkles at 575-769-7814

Oct. 26

• NM Archaeology Fair and Blackwater Draw Annual Atlatl Competition — 9 a.m., Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark, 516 NM 467, Portales. Site is open to the public and free all day. Information: 575-562-2202

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

Oct. 27

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Sugar Skull! A Dia de Los Muertos Musical Adventure” — 3 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Box office opens at 2 p.m .; cash or check only. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 senior/student/military; $45 family-friendly pass (5 tickets). Information: 575-769-4131; ticket sales: 575-769-4031

Ongoing

• Fighting Bac: Germ-fighting supply drive — sponsored by the Roosevelt County Health Council. Help Roosevelt County schools by donating disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, tissues, and disinfecting spray. Collection bin at the Portales City Hall, 100 W. First St., Portales. Information: Debbie Gentry at 575-356-4453, ext. 6367

• “Circling the Horizon” exhibit — 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

• “Wayne’s World” — Exhibit of Wayne Davies’ work at Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Through Oct. 31. Information: 575-769-2811

• 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. Through October 28. Information: 575-760-0690

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for October at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Pat Burns with watercolors. Information: 806-946-9221

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