Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Tuesday
• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940
• Portales Cub Scout Drive-In Join Night — 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Hosted by Conquistador Council, Boy Scouts of America. Open to boys and girls in kindergarten-fifth grade. Registration is $66 for 2020-21 program year; includes materials, Cub Scout book, Cub Scout belt, and a pinewood derby car. Information: https://www.conquistador-bsa.net/cub2020 or contact Lee Murdoch at 575-622-3461 or [email protected]
Wednesday
• Virtual preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Preschool storytime and craft. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940
• ENMU Department of Communications presents “Cultura” — 2-3 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Statewide television show produced at KENW with participation of ENMU students. This episode showcases the Roswell Artist in Residency & Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, the Hatch Chile Festival from 2019, and Lovington — Local Innovators Institute. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/
• Teens and Tweens programming — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
• Clovis Cub Scout Drive-In Join Night — 6-8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., Clovis. Hosted by Conquistador Council, Boy Scouts of America. Open to boys and girls in kindergarten-fifth grade. Registration is $66 for 2020-21 program year; includes materials, Cub Scout book, Cub Scout belt, and a pinewood derby car. Information: https://www.conquistador-bsa.net/cub2020 or contact Lee Murdoch at 575-622-3461 or [email protected]
• Last day to donate to fundraiser to support Roosevelt County Fair junior livestock exhibitors. In lieu of a traditional sale, the junior livestock sale committee is raising money to be awarded to local youth. To make a tax-deductible donation, or to learn more, contact the following: Joy Levacy at 575-760-1755, Mike Cone at 575-760-6168; Sheila Hays at 806-787-1708; Terry Cone at 575-356-8574 or 575-356-8300; Wayne McAlister at 575-760-5412. Donations may be mailed to: Roosevelt County Junior Livestock Sale Committee, 496 South Roosevelt Road U Place, Portales, NM 88130
Thursday
• Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce virtual chamber “luncheon” — noon-1 p.m., via Zoom. Free, but registration is required. Guest speakers: ENMU interim chancellor Patrice Caldwell and former ENMU president Steven Gamble. Information and registration available at https://www.portales.com/events/details/online-chamber-luncheon-4671 or 575-356-8541
• D’Dat Concert featuring Chris Beaty — 6-7 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video of a March 3, 2020, performance presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/
Friday
• The Jack Williamson Lectureship presents “The Firefly Tree” — 10-10:30 a.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Audio presentation of Jack Williamson’s short story, “The Firefly Tree.” Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/
• Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., classroom, Calibers Shooters Sports Centers, LLC, 1654 US 60/84 West, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Free COVID-19 antibody testing on all successful donations. Information: 877-258-4825
Sept. 8
• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940
Sept. 9
• Virtual preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Preschool storytime and craft. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940
• Virtual tours of the Gennaro Natural History Museum and the Gennaro Natural History Collections at ENMU — 2-3:15 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation hosted by Dr. Darren Pollock and Dr. Ivana Mali of the ENMU Department of Biology. There will be a 10-minute pause in the middle. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/
• Teens and Tweens programming — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
Sept. 10
• John Olsen and friends in concert — 6-7 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video of a Nov. 22, 2019, performance presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/
Sept. 11
• Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., gymnasium, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Free COVID-19 antibody testing on all successful donations. Information: 877-258-4825
Sept. 14
• Virtual tour of ENMU’s Blackwater Draw Museum — 2-3 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation hosted by Dr. Brendon Asher, assistant professor of anthropology and director of Blackwater Draw, ENMU Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/
Sept. 15
• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940
Sept. 16
• Virtual preschool storytime — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Preschool storytime and craft. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940
• The Age of Discovery” — 2-3 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation by Richard Allington from the ENMU Department of Department of History, Social Sciences, and Religion. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/
Ongoing
• Locally grown produce: Clovis Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m.-sellout each Saturday, and 5 p.m.-sellout each Tuesday, parking lot, Goodwin Playa, 3200 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmer’s Market, 5 p.m.-sellout, Mondays and Thursdays, corner of South Avenue B and West First Street, Portales. Information: Margie Plummer at 575-760-0690
• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for August and September at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Sandra Chancey with pastels, watercolors, and oils. Information: 806-946-9221
• Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) regular distributions: Clovis: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or until supplies run out Tuesday-Thursday, 2217 E. Brady; clients may visit two times a month. Portales: 10 a.m.-noon or until supplies run out
• 1st, 3rd and 5th (when applicable) Fridays, La Casa Senior Center, 1515 W. Fir; clients may visit once per month. Income eligibility requirements apply at both locations. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130
To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]
