Events calendar - Dec. 1

Today

• 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

Monday

• 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

Tuesday

• 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

• Books and Babies “Winter Wonderland” — 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): “Play Your Way” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

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

Wednesday

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

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

• Teens and Tweens: “Holly Jolly Christmas Crafts: Ornaments, Christmas Cards & Bookmarks” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• 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

Thursday

• Clovis Community College Nurses’ Pinning — 1-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811

• Bazaar Market ceramics sale and reception — 3:30-5 p.m., Lecture Hall, ENMU Art and Anthropology Building, Portales. Coordinated by Catherine Czacki. Sliding scale sale (affordable to all) of abandoned ceramics to benefit the ENMU Clayhounds. Information: 575-562-2778 or 575-562-2652

• Clovis Community College Physical Therapist Assistant Program Pinning — 3:30-4:30 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

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

• 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

Friday

• Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties holiday open house — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Habitat Office, 620 W. First St., Portales. Open to all. Information: 575-359-1344

• Opening reception for “Traverse: Body in Landscape,” a watercolor exhibition by Jessie Dodington — 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., and free hot chocolate at Legacy Monuments, 905 W. 18th St .; 6:30 p.m. parade from Rec Center to Portales square. Information: 575-356-8541

Saturday

• Roosevelt County Republicans monthly breakfast — 8:30-10 a.m., Mark’s Restaurant, 1126 W. First St., Portales. Coffee is free; breakfast on your own. Information: Tina Dziuk 505-918-0411

• Holiday Gift Wrapping — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Arise Sexual Assault Services, 801 W. 18th St., Portales. Fundraiser to support victims of sexual violence and their families. Bring unwrapped gifts to be wrapped for a donation. Suggested donations: $5 for five gifts; $10 for 6-10 gifts; $20 for 11 or more gifts. Bake sale; photos with Santa from 1-3 p.m. Information: 575-226-7263

• Bikers for Kids Toy Run — 10 a.m., High Plains Harley-Davidson, 4400 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Registration begins at 10 a.m .; first bikes out at 10:30. $5 plus toy, includes lunch. Annual event to benefit the American Legion Riders Toy Disbursement. Information: 575-769-1000

• 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

Dec. 8

• Santa Cares Day — 9:30-11:30 a.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. A Santa experience for children and adults with special needs and abilities who would like additional assistance, extra time, or a quieter, less stressful environment in which to visit Santa. Sponsored by Autism Speaks and other local special needs organizations. Free, but reservations encouraged. Time-specific tickets available on the North Plains Mall Facebook page. Information: 575-769-2300

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

Dec. 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

• 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

• 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

• Giving Back Silver Bells Bunco game night — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $20, includes buffet dinner and game. Participants encouraged to wear ugly holiday sweaters. Information: 575-935-5000

• Portales High School band winter concert — 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville St., Portales. Information: 575-356-7015

Dec. 10

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

• Christmas Nights at the Zoo — 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free admission and cocoa. Information: 575-769-7873

Dec. 11

• Preschool storytime & pajama party: “Long Winter’s Nap” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Teens and Tweens: Xbox one free play & board games — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Christmas Nights at the Zoo — 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free admission and cocoa. Information: 575-769-7873

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

Dec. 12

• Blood drive — 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 Highway 70, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• 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

• Come and go retirement reception for Gary Nuckols, fire chief — 1-3 p.m., Portales Fire Department, 301 S. Ave. C, Portales. Honoring Nuckols’ career with the PFD. Refreshments will be served. Information: 575-356-6662, opt. 1

• Preschool storytime & pajama party: “Long Winter’s Nap” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

• Free Family Movie Night "The Grinch" — 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main, Portales. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors. Concessions available for purchase including popcorn, movie candy, pizza, and soft drinks. Information: 575-356-8541

• Christmas Nights at the Zoo — 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free admission and cocoa. Information: 575-769-7873

Dec. 13

• Portales High School presents “A Christmas Carol” — 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets $7 adults, $5 for students and military with ID; children 5 and under are free. Information: 575-356-7015

• Christmas Nights at the Zoo — 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free admission and cocoa. Information: 575-769-7873

Dec. 14

• ENMU fall commencement — 10 a.m., Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales. Doors open at 9 a.m. for seating. No tickets needed. Reception hosted by ENMU Alumni Association and ENMU Academic Affairs to follow. Information: 575-562-2175

• Children’s Christmas Party — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., The Lighthouse Mission, 407 L. Casillas Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-762-1933

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Walmart bus, 3728 N. Prince, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Portales High School presents “A Christmas Carol” — 6 p.m., PHS Performing Arts Center, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Tickets $7 adults, $5 for students and military with ID; children 5 and under are free. Information: 575-356-7015

Dec. 15

• Causey community holiday dinner — 1 p.m., Community Building, Causey. Hosted by the Causey Homemakers Club. Club will furnish turkey, ham, dressing, gravy, and rolls. Attendees are asked to bring at least two side dishes. Information: 575-273-4220

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “A Mariachi Christmas” — 3 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Box office opens 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

Dec. 17

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Clovis Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

Dec. 18

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

Dec. 19

• Blood drive — 2-5:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

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

Dec. 20

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Teens and Tweens: “Movie Madness: Gremlins” (PG, 106 minutes) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Dec. 25

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

Ongoing

• 9th Annual Juried Student Art Show — Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open during regular building hours through Jan. 23. Information: 575-769-2811

• Portales Rotary flag fundraiser and community project — For $50 per year, the Portales Rotary Club will put out and pick up United States flags at businesses, churches, or homes in Portales on eight holidays: Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, July Fourth, Labor Day, Patriot Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day. Information: Eldin Cooper at 575-760-8137

• 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

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for December at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Ashley Pipkin 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]