Events calendar - Nov. 13

Today

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

• 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

• Friends of the Portales Public Library meeting — noon, meeting room, Portales Public Library 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Sack lunches welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

• Representative Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) staff mobile office hours — 12-2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Constituents are invited to meet with staff, ask questions, and get help with federal casework such as Medicare, Social Security, and VA claims. Information: call the Las Cruces office at 575-323-6384 or visit https://torressmall.house.gov/about/MobileOfficeHours

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

Thursday

• Clovis Area 50-Plus Olympics shuffleboard workshop — 9:30-10:30 a.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Free and open to all ages. Learn how to play, score, and judge shuffleboard. Information: Melinda Coslett, 575-799-6485

• Clovis Area Transit System (CATS) open house — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Friendship Senior Center, 901 W. 13th St., Clovis. Tour a bus, learn how to book rides, set up a rider profile, etc. Information: 575-763-9670.

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

• 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; call to confirm availability. Information: 575-769-2103

• Clovis Community Band John Philip Sousa concert — 6:30 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free and open to the public; donations accepted. Information: 575-760-6257

• 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

Friday

• 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

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

• 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

Saturday

• 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

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

• Clovis Area 50-Plus Olympics fundraiser cornhole tournament — 10 a.m., metal building at 800 Wood St., Clovis (just off Brady near the Clovis Civic Center). 10-10:45 a.m., registration; tournament begins at 11 a.m. Two-person teams in two divisions: Open division is $50 per team; 50-plus division is $40 per team. Cash prizes. To pre-register, or for information: Jayleana McKnight, 575-218-6613

• 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

• Wings for Wishes — Noon-3 p.m., AJ’s Wings, 107 W. Second, Portales. All tips donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Information: 575-226-4010

• 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. Tickets $35 single; $50 couple; available from the Hartley House office, board members, or online from the Hartley House Facebook page. 5-6 p.m., cash bar and appetizers; live auction of trees and wreaths begins at 6 p.m. 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; must be purchased in advance. 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

Sunday

• 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

• Community-wide Thanksgiving service — 6 p.m., Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main, Portales. Information: 575-356-6001

Monday

• 18 and under no-charge flu shot clinic — 5-7 p.m., New Mexico Department of Health’s Clovis Public Health Office, 1216 Cameo, Clovis. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  Vaccines available for those without insurance; those with Medicaid are asked to bring their Medicaid card. Information: 575-749-7975

• 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

Tuesday

• 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

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

• 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 game night — 5:30-9 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $20; include buffet and 20 games of Bunco. Pre-pay available online at: squareup.com/store/clovis-civic-center. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000

Nov. 20

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

• Preschool storytime “Thankful Hearts” — 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 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

• Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce luncheon — Noon, Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main, Portales. Program on Sagamore Wind Project. Tickets $12 in advance; $15 at the door. Open to the public. Information or reservations: 575-356-8541 or portales.com

• Representative Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) staff mobile office hours — 12-2 p.m., Portales Senior Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Constituents are invited to meet with staff, ask questions, and get help with federal casework such as Medicare, Social Security, and VA claims. Information: call the Las Cruces office at 575-323-6384 or visit https://torressmall.house.gov/about/MobileOfficeHours

• 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

• ENMU fall jazz concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring the ENMU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo. Richard Schwartz, conductor; Glenn Kostur, guest saxophonist. Information: 575-562-2377

Nov. 22

• Freshman Showcase — 7 p.m., Studio Theater, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. General admission $10; seniors (60 and above) and active military admission $7; ENMU students free with ID. Directed by Darby Cavanaugh and Raquel Valenzuela. Information: 575-562-2711

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]

• Freshman Showcase — 7 p.m., Studio Theater, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. General admission $10; seniors (60 and above) and active military admission $7; ENMU students free with ID. Directed by Darby Cavanaugh and Raquel Valenzuela. Information: 575-562-2711

Nov. 24

• Freshman Showcase — 2 p.m., Studio Theater, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. General admission $10; seniors (60 and above) and active military admission $7; ENMU students free with ID. Directed by Darby Cavanaugh and Raquel Valenzuela. Information: 575-562-2711

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

• Hanging of the Greens — 6 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2631

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

• Tracy Carr Faculty Oboe Recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. With Mark Dal Porto, accompanist. Information: 575-562-2377

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. 27

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

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]

• Portales Creative Group Fifth Friday art event — Noon-6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main Ave., Portales. Art and handmade items available for sale. Booth space available for $35. Information: Crystal Pritchett at 575-218-9166

• Third annual Thanksgiving Dance — 7:30 p.m., The Mission at Traci’s Greenhouse, 2600  Mabry Drive, Clovis. Music by the Delk Band. Adults $15, students $12, children 12 and under free. Information: 575-760-1815

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]

• Cider and Song — 5-8 p.m., Parkland Baptist Church, 921 Parkland Drive, Clovis. Songs around the campfire, cider, s’mores, cocoa, hot dogs. Dress warmly and bring a lawn chair. Information: 575-762-1779

Dec. 2

• Cannon Cookie Drop — Annual collection of 8,000 home-baked cookies for airmen at Cannon Air Force Base hosted by the CAFB First Sergeants.  Drop off times and locations today: 7-10 a.m. at Salvage and Sparkle, 112 W. 21st St., Clovis (next to Taco Box), 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the CAFB Chapel, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., CAFB Main Gate Visitor Center. Information and to pledge cookies:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aca828a4f85-cannon

• Chamber Recital — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Coordinated by Sidney Shuler. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 3

• Cannon Cookie Drop — Annual collection of 8,000 home-baked cookies for airmen at Cannon Air Force Base hosted by the CAFB First Sergeants.  Drop off time and location today: 9 a.m.-noon at the CAFB Chapel. Information and to pledge cookies: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b45aca828a4f85-cannon

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

• Brass Choir Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Sidney Shuler, conductor. Information: 575-562-2377

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]

• Percussion Ensemble Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Coordinated by Neil Rutland. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 5

• Clovis Community College Nurses’ Pinning — 5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811

• little miss merry christmas 2019 pageant — 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main, Portales. Information; 575-356-8541

• ENMU Holiday Concert — 7 p.m., Ballroom, Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Free. Featuring all ensembles from the ENMU Department of Music. Information: 575-562-2373

Dec. 6

• Opening reception for Jessie Dodington watercolor exhibition — 5 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Exhibit runs Dec. 6-20, and Jan. 2-24 during regular library hours. Information: 575-562-2189

• Portales Christmas Parade/Jubilee 2019 — 5:30 p.m., live music on the Portales square; 6 p.m. parade lineup at the Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St .; 6:30 p.m. parade from Rec Center to Portales square. Information: 575-356-8541

Dec. 7

• Low-cost vet clinic — 10 a.m.-noon, PetSense, 4005 N. Prince St., Suite B, Clovis. Cash or check only. Information and to confirm date: 575-762-7239

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

• Messiah Sing-along Fundraiser for ENMU Choirs — 3 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., Clovis. $10 suggested donation. Bring your Messiah score (or borrow one when you arrive) and sing along. Spectators also welcome. Featuring ENMU voice faculty soloists Stephanie Beinlich, Gregory Gallagher, and Travis Sherwood; Jason Paulk, conductor, and Kayla Paulk, accompanist. Reception to follow performance. Information: 575-562-2798

• Clovis Christmas Light Parade: “A Clovis Christmas Story” — 6 p.m., along Main Street. Hosted by Clovis MainStreet. Information: 575-309-8370

Ongoing

• Portales coat, hat, and winter accessory drive — Through Nov. 26. Bring gently used or new coats, blankets, or any other type of winter accessories to the Memorial Building, 7th and Abilene; Portales City Hall, 100 W. First St .; or First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Items will be distributed during the free Thanksgiving meal at the Memorial Building on Nov. 28. Information: Veda Urioste at 575-693-3319

• Donations for the Hope Children’s Home and Commando Cats & Canines — Through Nov. 30, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Two collections underway, both hosted by the Clovis Civic Center.  For the Hope Children’s home, suggested donations include cleaning & paper products, feminine products, canned goods, and gift cards. For Commando Cats & Canines, suggested donations include pet food and treats, kitty litter and boxes, towels, blankets, paper towels, crates and carriers, garbage bags, and food bowls. Information: 575-935-5000

• Food drive — Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, Portales, is in need of non-perishable food donations for its year-round food pantry, especially canned goods, cereal, soups, noodles, canned meats, and juice. Information: 575-356-8576

• “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]