Events calendar - Dec. 8

Today

• 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]

• Plains Regional Medical Center Home Healthcare and Hospice holiday memorial service — 2-4 p.m., Main Street Event Center, 1016 N. Main, Clovis. Event focused on hospice care celebrates lives and memories of those lost. Refreshments will be served. Information: 575-769-2141

• 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

• Christmas Bingo — 3 p.m., Kids Go Wild, 2300 N. Main St., Suite 15, Clovis. Games, vendors, arts & crafts. $5 per game, or $25 for 10 games, food, and one child jumps for free. Information: 575-935-4386

Monday

• 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

• Clovis Christian School’s Christmas program — 6 p.m., Faith Christian Family Church, 3401 N. Norris, Clovis. Information: 575-935-2278

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

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

Tuesday

• Curry County and Area Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Guest speaker state senator Pat Woods. Information: 575-762-1842

• 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

Wednesday

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

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

• 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]

Thursday

• 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

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

• Color Creators Coloring Club and winter rock painting — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

• 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

Friday

• 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

• Christmas House — 7 p.m. and 8 p.m., Generations Building, 1500 S. Ave. D, Portales. Free interactive performance, games, prizes, photos with Santa. Information: 575-613-1143

Saturday

• Fort Sumner Winterfest — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fort Sumner Public Schools, 1001 E. Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Hosted by the De Baca County/Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce. Vendors, live music, holiday gift raffle, pictures with Santa. Information:  575-355-7705

• 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

• Read with Gunther the therapy dog — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Space is limited; sign up available at the front desk. Information: 575-769-7840

• 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

• Christmas House — 5 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m., Generations Building, 1500 S. Ave. D, Portales. Free interactive performance, games, prizes, photos with Santa. Information: 575-613-1143

• 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

• Christmas House — 3 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m., Generations Building, 1500 S. Ave. D, Portales. Free interactive performance, games, prizes, photos with Santa. Information: 575-613-1143

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

• 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): “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

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

• Preschool storytime “Merry Little Christmas” — 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

• Screening of the film “Normie” — 7:30 p.m., Allen Theaters-North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince, Clovis. Hosted by Absolutely You LLC. Tickets $11; available online at http://www.tugg.com/events/normie-s3aj Film chronicles the journey of a young woman with Down syndrome. Information: 575-762-4190

Dec. 19

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

• 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

• 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. 21

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

Dec. 24

• Christmas Eve Services — 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Childcare available for 4 p.m. service only. Information: 575-762-4727

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

Dec. 26

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

Dec. 30

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

Jan. 9

• 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

• 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 “Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen. Information: 575-763-9687

Jan. 15

• Blood drive — 3-7 p.m., Bloodmobile, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Jan. 16

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

Ongoing

• “Traverse: Body in Landscape,” a watercolor exhibition by Jessie Dodington — 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

• Operation Santa Paws — The 9th Judicial District and Magistrate Courts will be collecting food, toys, and supplies for rescued/sheltered dogs and cats through Dec. 24. Decorated collection bins are in the lobby of Curry and Roosevelt county courthouses. All donations benefit Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws-Rescue Organization. Information: 575-742-7534

• 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]