Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Events calendar - Nov. 3

Today

• Daylight Saving Time ends; turn clocks back one hour

 

Monday

• Elida community flu shot clinic — 8:30-11:30 a.m., Elida Municipal Schools, 103 S. Church St., Elida. Presented by the Roosevelt County Public Health Office. Annual flu vaccinations available at no charge for children and uninsured adults, while supplies last. Information: 575-356-4453

• 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

• Dora community flu shot clinic — 12:30-3:30 p.m., Dora Municipal Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Presented by the Roosevelt County Public Health Office. Annual flu vaccinations available at no charge for children and uninsured adults, while supplies last. Information: 575-356-4453

• 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

• Veterans Week: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3280 Open House — 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-5044

• Melrose Chamber of Commerce annual banquet — 7 p.m., Melrose Senior Citizens Building, 427 Main St., Melrose. Tickets $10 adults; $5 students 12 and under. Information: 575-253-4530

• ENMU Department of Music Saxophone Studio Recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

• Deadline to sign up for the 2019 little miss merry christmas contest — 5 p.m., Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Open to girls ages 5-10; must have one sponsor; must attend pageant Dec. 5, and ride in parade Dec. 6. Information: 575-356-8541

 

Tuesday

• Election Day

• Floyd community flu shot clinic — 8:30 a.m.-noon, Floyd Municipal Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Presented by the Roosevelt County Public Health Office. Annual flu vaccinations available at no charge for children and uninsured adults, while supplies last. Information: 575-356-4453

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

• Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Dinner (rescheduled date) — 6 p.m., Salvation Army Clovis Corps Community Center, 317 E. Second St., Clovis. Fundraiser dinner. Cost $35 per person; or table of eight for $250. Information: Lt. Maria Ibarra at 575-762-3801

• Veterans Week: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3015 Open House — 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3015, 2815 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-6551

 

Wednesday

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

• BeWellNM Insurance Open House — 3-6 p.m., Clovis & Curry County Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Free opportunity to learn more about the various plans offered on New Mexico’s health insurance exchange, subsidies or tax credits; assistance with individual enrollment. Information available in both English and Spanish. Presented by Katha Burke, local certified broker. Information: visit http://www.beWellnm.com or call 1-833-ToBeWell

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

• Veterans Week: American Legion Post 117 Open House — 6-8 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 2800 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-763-4030

• Clovis Area Train Society model train display — 6-8 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: email [email protected]

• Ronny Cox in concert — 7 p.m., University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Doors open at 6 p.m. Student and alumni admission $10; general admission $15. Tickets available online at RonnyCoxENMU.BrownPaperTickets.com. Information: Alumni Affairs at 575-562-2125.

 

Thursday

• 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

• 66th annual Turkey Dinner and Bazaar — 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and 5-7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Tickets: $9 for adults; $5 for children under 10. Dine-in or carry out; delivery available. Proceeds support missions projects. For information or to arrange delivery: 575-356-8597

• Clovis Community College Veterans Day observance — 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Town Hall, CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Honoring CCC staff, faculty, and students who have served, are military spouses or children. Refreshments will follow the ceremony. Information: 575-769-2811

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

• Veterans Week: Elks Lodge #1244 Open House — 6-8 p.m., Elks Lodge #1244, 218 Sycamore St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-9598

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Film-Making presents “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” — 7 p.m. University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. General admission, $10; senior (65+), military, and veterans, $7; free admission for ENMU students with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

 

Friday

• Co-Ed Bunco Game Night fundraiser — 5-9 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Benefit for the Clovis High Plains Rotary Club’s 2020 Andy & Elmer Literacy Project. Tickets $25 include buffet dinner and game. Prepay at chprotary.square.site. Information: 575-935-5000

• Roosevelt County Farm and Livestock Bureau annual meeting — 6-8 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main St., Portales. Catered meal; free, but reservations required. Overview of workers' compensation changes and legislative update. Information and reservations: 575-760-1273

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Film-Making presents “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” — 7 p.m., University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. General admission, $10; senior (65+), military, and veterans, $7; free admission for ENMU students with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

 

Saturday

• Veterans Day Parade: “Home of the Brave” — 10 a.m., Main Street starting at Hilltop Plaza, Clovis. Award presentations for parade winners will be at noon at the VFW, Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: Clovis/Curry County Chamber at 565-763-3435 or John Montano at 575-760-4530

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Film-Making presents “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” — 7 p.m., University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. General admission, $10; senior (65+), military, and veterans, $7; free admission for ENMU students with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

• Second annual Christmas Around Town — Sales and holiday cheer at locally owned businesses in Clovis. Sponsored by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee. Information: 575-763-3435

 

Nov. 10

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Film-Making presents “Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood” — 2 p.m., University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. General admission, $10; senior (65+), military, and veterans, $7; free admission for ENMU students with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

 

Nov. 11

• Veterans Day

• Veterans Day Breakfast — 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Free and open to the public.

• Veterans Day Memorial Service — 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Program will honor Roosevelt County’s remaining World War II veterans. Information: 575-760-3341

• ENMU Veterans Day events — Pecos Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. 11:45 a.m., “National Roll Call,” guest speaker Huie Brown; 1 p.m., “PTSD: From Hell to Hope,” guest speaker Dr. Janet Birkey, LPCC, LPC; 2 p.m., “Badge of Honor,” guest author Karen Glinski. Information: Military Outreach Coordinator Jacob Bulloch at 575-562-2195 or [email protected].

 

Nov. 12

• Books and Babies “Gobble Gobble” — 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): “Can You Construct?” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Roosevelt County Democratic Party monthly meeting — 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Information: Email [email protected]

 

Nov. 13

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

• “A Season of Giving Thanks” Taco Pile-On Luncheon — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory, Clovis. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Purchase $5 tickets in advance at Clovis City Hall, 321 Connelly, Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828

 

Nov. 14

• Friends of the Portales Public Library annual used book sale — 5-7 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Buy a bag (or bring your own) for $5 and fill it with your choice. Individual paperbacks 25 cents; hardbacks 50 cents. All proceeds benefit library programming. Information: 575-356-3940

• Wind Down with WIN (Women’s Initiative Network) — 5-7 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Hosted by United Way of Eastern New Mexico. $20 WIN members, $25 non-WIN members; tickets include appetizers, a glass of wine and a wine glass to take home. Limited seating; RSVP by Nov. 11. Information: 575-769-2103

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

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Sons of the Pioneers” — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Box office opens 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 senior/student/military. Information: 575-769-4131; ticket sales: 575-769-4031

 

Nov. 15

• Friends of the Portales Public Library annual used book sale — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Individual paperbacks 25 cents; hardbacks 50 cents. All proceeds benefit library programming. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Community College Fall Festival 2019 — 5-9 p.m., CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free family event with magic, open mic, prizes, the interactive science museum, a treasure hunt, belly dancers, and more. Information: 575-769-2811

 

Nov. 16

• Friends of the Portales Public Library annual used book sale — 8 a.m.-noon, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All remaining stock is $1 per bag. Individual paperbacks 25 cents; hardbacks 50 cents. All proceeds benefit library programming. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis Area 50-Plus Olympics shuffleboard workshop — 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information, Melinda Coslett, 575-799-6485.

• Holiday Bazaar 2019 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free. Handmade gifts, organic food, ceramics, clothing, and more. Information: 575-935-5000

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Hartley House Festival of Trees — 5-9 p.m., Days Inn & Suites, 2700 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Fundraiser to benefit shelter for victims of domestic violence. Information: 575-762-0050

• Pops Concert featuring the ENMU Wind Symphony and Swanee Singers — 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Tickets $30 each; sold by mail only. Make check or money order payable to University Friends of Music and mail to Kathleen Salter/POPS 2019, 112 Texas Drive, Portales, NM 88130. Orders must be received by Nov. 11, and will be processed by postmark. Information: 575-359-0145

• Zane Williams in concert — Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m .; concert at 8:30 p.m. Tickets $12 in advance at outhousetickets.com or at the door. Information: 575-935-7000

Nov. 16

• Clovis Area 50-Plus Olympics fundraiser cornhole tournament — 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. registration, 800 Wood St., Clovis. Information: Jayleana McKnight, 575-218-6613.

 

Nov. 17

• Holiday Bazaar 2019 — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free. Handmade gifts, organic food, ceramics, clothing, and more. Information: 575-935-5000

• ENMU Double Reed Ensemble recital — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Duos, trios, quartets, and quintets for various combinations of oboe, English horn, and bassoon. Information: 575-562-2377 

 

Nov. 18

• Milnesand community Thanksgiving — 6 p.m., community building, Milnesand. Turkey, ham, dressing, and drinks are provided; please bring sides and desserts by 5:45 p.m. Information: 575-760-6606

• ENMU Steel Band Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

 

Nov. 19

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Community College gymnasium, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

• Giving Thanks Bunco — 5:30-9 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000

 

Nov. 20

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

• Teens and Tweens: “Game On” Xbox 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

 

Nov. 21

• Preschool storytime “Thankful Hearts” — 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 Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. Information: 575-763-9687

• Carden International Circus — 6:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Tickets $10-$20; available online at spectacularcircus.com or at the door. Information: 575-935-7000

 

Nov. 22

• John Olsen & Friends piano concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

 

Nov. 23

• Clovis Area Train Society model train display — Noon-7 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: email [email protected]

 

Nov. 25

• 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

 

Nov. 26

• Blood drive — 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Red Lobster, 2601 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

 

Nov. 28

• Thanksgiving Day

• Portales Community Outreach 20th annual free Thanksgiving dinner — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Building, 7th and Abilene, Portales. Deliveries available to homebound citizens from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. if pre-ordered by noon Nov. 27. For information or to pre-order meals, call St. Helen’s Catholic Church at 575-356-4241, Joe Parie at 575-607-5927, or Veda Urioste at 575-693-3319

• City-wide Thanksgiving Banquet — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., The Lighthouse Mission, 407 Las Casillas Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-762-1933

 

Nov. 29

• Clovis Area Train Society model train display — 10 a.m.-8 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: email [email protected]

 

Nov. 30

• Small Business Saturday

• Clovis Area Train Society model train display — 10 a.m.-8 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: email [email protected]

 

Dec. 1

• Clovis Area Train Society model train display — Noon-5 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: email [email protected]

 

Dec. 3

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

 

Dec. 4

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

• Clovis Area Train Society model train display — 6-8 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: email [email protected]

 

Dec. 5

• ENMU Holiday Concert — 7 p.m., Ballroom, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Free. Information: 575-562-2373

 

Ongoing

• “From There to Here” photography exhibit — Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Featuring guest photographer Betsy Williamson. Open during regular building hours through Nov. 24. Information: 575-562-2189

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for November at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Sandi Chitwood with watercolors, oils, and acrylics. Information: 806-946-9221

 

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