Events calendar - Nov. 15

Monday 

• United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) virtual luncheon — Noon-1 p.m., via Zoom. Program by Kirsty Forrest. Information: call 2-1-1 or email [email protected] 

Tuesday 

• Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library meeting — 11:30 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow COVID-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

• “Native Fashion” — 2 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation by Navajo fashion designer Virginia Yazzie Ballenger. Presented by ENMU Multicultural Affairs Office. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math) “Turkey Ziplines” — 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 

• Holiday Arts and Crafts Workshop — 7 p.m., live on the ENMU Runnels Gallery Facebook page. Hosted by the Runnels Gallery. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ENMURunnelsGallery or 575-562-2189 

Wednesday 

• Virtual preschool storytime “Gobble, Gobble” — 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 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Stitch Addicts stitch —– 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow COVID-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

• Teens and Tweens virtual movie madness: “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids” (1989, PG, 93 minutes) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

• “Cooking Made Easy: Italian Wedding Soup and Cheesy Bread” — 7 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video presentation by Dr. Mary Ayala, dean of the ENMU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Learn to prepare a delicious Italian meal using simple ingredients. Sponsored by the ENMU Associated Students Activities Board. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Thursday 

• Virtual story time available — Clovis-Carver Public Library Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ClovisCarverPublicLibrary). Information: 575-769-7840 

• Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main, 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 

• ENMU Alumni Band 30th anniversary reunion — 6 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Video of the 2018 concert presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Discussion: “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek” by Kim Michele Richardson. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

• Virtual unveiling of new artwork at Runnels Gallery — 7 p.m. on Facebook live at facebook.com/ENMURunnelsGallery. Information: 575-562-2189 

Friday 

• Clovis Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Food Baskets Distribution — 4-6 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. One basket per car/family while supplies last; first come, first served. Sponsored by La Casa Family Health Center, Mental Health Resources, and Central Baptist Church. Information or to make donations: 575-359-3825 

Saturday 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library virtual genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

Nov. 23 

• Portales Drive-Thru Thanksgiving Food Baskets Distribution — 4-6 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales. One basket per car/family while supplies last; first come, first served. Sponsored by La Casa Family Health Center, Mental Health Resources, and Western Sky Community Care. Information or to make donations: 575-359-3825 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Stitch Addicts stitch — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited in-person seating, or join online via Google Meet to follow Covid-safe protocol. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687 

Nov. 24 

• Coffee with the President — 9 a.m., live on the ENMU Alumni Association Facebook page. Join ENMU President Patrice Caldwell for an update on ENMU; questions may be submitted in the comments section of the page ahead of the event. Information: 575-562-2125  

Nov. 26 

• Thanksgiving Day 

Dec. 3 

• Coronation ceremony for Little Mr. and Miss Clovis Sparkle — 6 p.m., State Theater, 504 N. Main, Clovis. Event will be streamed online. Sponsored by Clovis/Curry County Chamber. Voting continues at local businesses through Dec. 2. All contestants will be on a float in the Clovis MainStreet Christmas Lights Parade Cruise on Dec. 5. Information: 575-763-3435 

Dec. 4 

• Roosevelt County Christmas “Reverse” Light Parade — 6-7 p.m., Portales. Floats will be lined up from Abilene south past City Park back to Third on Chicago past the soccer field. Floats will not move; visitors are invited to drive past them, following COVID safe practices. 

• ENMU virtual holiday concert — virtual event at enmu.edu/MusicPerformances 

• ENMU Runnels Gallery presents Winter Workshops — online arts and crafts video series with projects for all levels of experience; work independently or as a family. New weekly video available at facebook.com/ENMURunnelsGallery. Information: 575-562-2189 

Dec. 5 

• Clovis MainStreet Christmas Lights Parade Cruise — 6-8 p.m., Main Street from 14th to Grand, Clovis. Information: 575-763-3435. Decorated floats will be parked, and visitors are invited to drive by during those hours. Theme: “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Information: https://www.facebook.com/ClovisMainStreet or 575-309-8370  

Dec. 11 

• ENMU Runnels Gallery presents Winter Workshops — online arts and crafts video series with projects for all levels of experience; work independently or as a family. New weekly video available at facebook.com/ENMURunnelsGallery. Information: 575-562-2189 

Dec. 15 

• Blood drive — 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., multi-purpose room, ENMRSH Inc. administration building, 2700 E. Seventh 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 

Ongoing 

• Local COVID-19 testing events — 3-7 p.m. in Clovis and Portales. Curry County test site: Clovis Community College Gymnasium, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Roosevelt County test site: “home side” of parking lot, ENMU Stadium, 1751 W. University Drive, Portales. Drive-thru clinics with self-administered tests supervised by medical personnel from the New Mexico Department of Health and Human Services and the National Guard. Confirm event dates and register online at https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/. If you receive an appointment, you must print and bring your test voucher with you. Follow instructions on the signage and given to you by onsite personnel. No public restrooms available at the test sites. Information: cv.nmhealth.org 

• Warm for the Winter Coat Drive — North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Co-sponsored the mall and Volunteers of America. Accepting donations of new coats, hats, scarves, and gloves during regular mall hours starting Friday and going through Dec. 12. Information: http://www.northplainsmall.com/en/visit/holiday.html or 575-769-2300 

• “Body P(art)s” — Three-dimensional artwork by Greg Senn — Through Friday, outdoor window display, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-562-2189 

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for November at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Gayle Walker with oils. Information: 806-946-9221 

• Fifth Friday window art display — Valley Furniture building, 101 S. Main, Portales. Joint project of Portales MainStreet and Portales Creative Group featuring original work by local artists. Information: Crystal at 575-218-9166 or Paula at 623-256-8464 

• 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: 9-11 a.m. 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]