Events calendar - March 1

Today

• Clovis Portales Kennel Club (CPKC) Stars and Stripes Agility Trial — 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Hosted by the CPKC. All-breed agility trial; 700 runs per day. Free admission for spectators, but only competing dogs allowed at event. Concessions available. Information: http://www.cpkcdogs.com or 505-264-9198

• ENMU Department of Theater and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Tempest” by William Shakespeare — 2 p.m., Mainstage, ENMU University Theater Center, Portales. Directed by Patrick McCreary. Tickets: $10 general admission; $7 senior citizens (60 and up) and activity duty military; ENMU students free with ID. Information: 575-562-2711

• ENMU Symphonic Wind and Wind Symphony concert — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Ray E Cramer, guest conductor; Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors. Information: 575-562-2377

Monday

• ENMU Department of Multicultural Affairs presents Robyn Snowberger on “Intentional Leadership” — 2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2451

• Super Friends: A Faculty Recital by Richard Schwartz and Friends — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

• Opening of Kindergarten through ENMU 11th Annual Juried Community Youth Art Exhibition — Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Open during regular library hours through March 20. Awards ceremony and reception March 20. Information: 575-562-2198

Tuesday

• Municipal Elections Day — 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

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

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

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

• “Man Cave: A One-Man Show” — 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, ENMU, Portales. Written and performed by Tim Mooney, artistic director of Stage Two and author of Acting at the Speed of Life. Described as “a one-man sci-fi climate change tragicomedy.” Free. Information: 575-562-2711

Wednesday

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Open Lab — 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, ENMU University Theatre Center, Portales. Coordinated by Anne Beck. Information: 575-562-2711

Thursday

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

• Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce legislative luncheon — 11:45 a.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main, Portales. Guest speakers: Stuart Ingle and other local legislators. Open to the public. Fajita lunch. Tickets: $12 in advance and $15 at the door. RVSP online at https://www.portales.com/events/details/legislative-chamber-luncheon-march-5-4608 or call 575-356-8541

• Roosevelt County Census Job Fair — 3-6 p.m., Classroom, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Field and office positions available; full and part-time positions. Information: 2020census.gov/jobs

• Preschool storytime “10 Apples Up on Top” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Friday

• Deadline to register a project for the March 28 Eastern In Action Service Day — Registration packets are available at the ENMU Department of Public Safety and Portales City Hall. Information: contact Brant Freeman at [email protected] or 505-801-1192

• Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Party — 3:30 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Saturday

• Spring Craft and Vendor Fair — 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Club 44 at The Happy Place, 109 S. Main, Portales. Vendors and crafters wanted. Information: 575-226-9276

• Low-cost vet clinic — 10 a.m.-noon, PetSense, 4005 N. Prince, Suite B, Clovis. Cash or check only. For more information or to confirm clinic, contact PetSense at [email protected] or 575-762-7239

March 8

• Daylight Saving Time begins

March 9

• Rural Bookmobile East in Grady — 10-11:30 a.m., Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady; 11:35 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

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Painted Frames and Windchimes” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• 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

March 10

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

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: Movie Madness: “The Dark Crystal” (PG, 120 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. 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]

March 11

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Game On: Xbox one free play and board games” (bring your favorite board games) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 12

• 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

• Read with Gunther the therapy dog — 11 a.m.-noon, 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., Bloodmobile, Walmart, 1604 E. Spruce, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Information: 877-258-4825

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: Movie Madness: “The NeverEnding Story” (PG, 94 minutes) — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. 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 “How to Stop Time” by Matt Haig. Information: 575-763-9687

March 13

• Early packet pickup for the March 14 9th annual Leap for Life Fun Run — noon-6 p.m., Pregnancy Resource Center, 621 N. Main St., Clovis. Packets available for tomorrow’s run. Information: 575-935-5433

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769.-7868.

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

• Teens and Tweens spring break programming: “Canvas Art: Do What You Want, Your Way” — 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

March 14

• 9th annual Leap for Life Fun Run — 7:45 a.m., Ned Houk Memorial Park, Highway 209 north of Clovis. Check-in/packet pick-up and day-of registration 7:45-8:30 a.m. 10K, 5K, and 1K races with staggered start times. 5K and 1K races are stroller-friendly. Registration cost: running-10K — $35; running/walking-5K — $25; kids (6-12 years old) fun run/walk 5K — $15; family (adult)-1K — $20; kids (2-12)-1K — $10; virtual run — any distance, any place — $25. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. Register in person at the Pregnancy Resource Center, 621 N. Main St., Clovis, or register online at: https://www.active.com/clovis-nm/running/leap-for-life-fun-run-2020. Information: 575-935-5433

• Clovis Evening Lions’ Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 military discount for active duty military and spouse; children under 12 free with adult; three-day admission pass $10. Food vendors on site. Information: Joe Whitehurst at 575-760-1379

• 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

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — noon-2 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769-7868

• Beer-Versary Block Party — 4-10 p.m., fourth block of Main Street, Clovis. MainStreet Mixer fundraiser is to support Clovis MainStreet. Local food trucks, live music; beer garden in the Levine's building space for adults 21 and over. Adult tickets $10 includes one beer and souvenir cup for first 500 sold; ages 13-20, $5; kids 12 and under, free. Information: 575-309-8370

March 15

• Clovis Evening Lions’ Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $5 general admission; $4 military discount for active duty military and spouse; children under 12 free with adult; three-day admission pass $10. Food vendors on site. Information: Joe Whitehurst at 575-760-1379

March 16

• Nursing Peer Forum — Noon-1 p.m., Career Services at Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Current nursing students in all levels available to talk to anyone interested in the CCC nursing program. Information: 575-769-4085

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769.-7868

March 17

• Books and Babies “Spring is in the Air” — 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): “Leprechaun Traps” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

• Clovis/Curry County 50-Plus Olympics registration — 4-6 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Information: Reuben Gonzales, 575-769-7868

• St. Patrick’s Day Bunco game night — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $20 per person, includes buffet dinner and game. Doors open 5:30 p.m .; dinner at 6 p.m .; games at 6:30 p.m. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.com or 575-935-5000

March 18

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

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

• Teens and Tweens Programming: “Game On: Xbox one free play and board games” (bring your favorite board games) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

• Allied Health Programs information session and open house — 6-8 p.m., Allied Health Building, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps, Clovis. Event for students interesting in applying to CCC's Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiologic Technology, and Emergency Medical Services programs. Representatives from Academic Advising, Career & Development, and Financial Aid will also be on hand. Information: 575-769-2811

March 19

• Poetry reading by Lindsay Tigue and Tiara Bollig — 3:30 p.m., room 110, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, ENMU, Portales. Sponsored by the ENMU Department of Languages and Literature. Information: 575-562-2423

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

• Roosevelt County Chamber Ambassadors free movie night: “Frozen II” (PG, 1 hour and 43 minutes) — 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main. Sponsored by Wild 'Bout Kids Childcare. Popcorn, movie candy, pizza, soft drinks available for purchase. Information: 575-356-8541

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “New Mexico Jazz Workshop’s Roots of Jazz” — 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; $45 family friendly pass (5 tickets). Information: 575-769-4131; ticket sales: 575-769-4031

March 20

• Awards ceremony and closing reception for the Kindergarten through ENMU 11th Annual Juried Community Youth Art Exhibition — 5:30 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: 575-562-2198

• Kenneth Tse and Arno Bornkamp, guest saxophonists with collaborative pianist Casey Dierlam — 7 p.m. Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

March 21

• ENMU Social Work Speaker Series: Riley Castro, clinical director of Arise Sexual Assault Services — 10 a.m.-noon, Room 128, ENMU College of Business, Portales. Open to the public. Information: 575-562-4226

• Wild, Wild West Special Hearts Prom — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Hosted by Clovis Civic Center and Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce — CIDC. Open to individuals with special needs and their caregivers; includes a catered meal followed by a dance. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000

• Single Reed Celebration closing concert — 4 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Coordinated by Pamela Shuler; featuring guests Arno Bornkamp, Kenneth Tse, Phillip Paglialonga, the ENMU Clarinet Studio, and Richard Schwartz and the ENMU Saxophone Studio.  Information: 575-562-2377

March 24

• Free preschool screening clinic — noon-3 p.m. by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri 575-482-3492

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

March 25

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

Ongoing

• Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for March at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, are Ann Johnson and Misti Prater with watercolors, oils, colored pencils, and acrylics. Information: 806-946-9221

• Portales Creative Group artist for March displaying at James Polk Stone Community Bank, 109 E. Second St., Portales, is Grant Beauprez with pastels on paper. Information: 575-218-9166

• Sage Kinsey’s “The Mystery of Memory” exhibit — Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Exhibit runs through March 13 during regular hours. Information: 575-769-2811

• Kindergarten through ENMU 11th Annual Juried Community Youth Art Exhibition — Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Open during regular library hours Monday through March 20. Awards ceremony and reception March 20. Information: 575-562-2198

• Tax Filing Assistance in Clovis — 8-11:30 a.m., Mondays-Thursdays through April 15, Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. Trained volunteers will help anyone file their taxes for free with personal assistance. Information: 575-762-3631

• Tax Filing Assistance in Clovis — 9-11:30 a.m., Mondays-Thursdays through April 15, Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. 2nd St., Clovis. Trained volunteers will help anyone file their taxes for free with personal assistance. Bilingual assistance available. Information: 575-769-7868

• Tax Filing Assistance in Portales — 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 9 (except for ENMU spring break March 9-13), Room 137, ENMU College of Business, Portales. Accounting professors and other volunteers will help anyone file their taxes for free with personal assistance. Parking is available in either the College of Business parking lot or the CUB parking lot. Information: 575-562-2356

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