Events calendar - March 21

Monday-April 1 

• Friends of the Portales Public Library “pay what you can” used book sale — front lobby area, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Large assortment of used books sorted by genre available for sale during regular library hours. New stock added daily. Access will be limited to 30 minutes and no more than 10 shoppers at one time; social distancing enforced, masks required. No set prices; donations of all sizes welcome. All proceeds used to support year-round programs at the library. On final day of sale, all remaining stock will be moved to the library driveway to be given away from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Information: 575-356-3940 

Tuesday 

• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Cherry Blossom Windsock” — 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 

• “Women of Blues” — 7 p.m., via Zoom. Presentation by singer Vaneese Thomas. Sponsored by the ENMU Department of Multicultural Affairs in honor of Women’s History Month. Pre-register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xuf44qhcT1SjmGyleWmgLw. Learn more about Thomas at: http://vaneesethomas.com/. Information: 575-562-4914 or [email protected] 

Wednesday 

• 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 programming: “Story Time for Teens: Manga March Madness!” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to ages 9-18. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940 

Thursday 

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

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Discussion of “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng. 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 

Friday 

• Deadline to submit artwork for the K-ENMU art show — ENMU Art Department. Annual juried exhibition open to public, private or homeschooled students in kindergarten through their senior year of college anywhere in the United States. Submission form available at: https://my.enmu.edu/web/forms/community-juried-art-exhibition-submission-form. Information: visit enmu.edu/kENMU or contact Bryan Hahn at [email protected] 

Saturday 

• ENMU Women Lovers for Learning online auction — noon-5 p.m., online at https://www.accelevents.com/e/LoversforLearning. Gift baskets, desserts, and more; debit and credit cards are accepted. All proceeds will go towards our scholarship for nontraditional female students attending ENMU. Winning bids will be available to be picked up from the ENMU Family and Consumer Sciences, S. Ave. N, across from the University Theater Center. Information, or if delivery is needed: contact Jessica Small at [email protected] or 575-562-2218 

March 30 

• ENMU Virtual Job Fair — 9 a.m.-1 p.m. via the online platform Handshake. Hosted by ENMU Counseling and Career Services. Potential employers must register with Handshake, and then register for the online career fair. Information: https://www.enmu.edu/greyhound-life/career-services/employers-campus-recruiting-opportunities/handshake-employers-post-jobs-internships or call 575-562-2211 

• Virtual Afterschool S.T.E.A.M. (Science, technology, engineering, arts, math): “Save the Peep” — 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 

• “The Power of Choice” — 7 p.m., via Zoom. Presentation by Dawn Shaw on living a fulfilling life and creating confidence in others. Sponsored by the ENMU Department of Multicultural Affairs in honor of Women’s History Month. Pre-register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oveEFO-_QXS5XmszwQc1bw. Information: 575-562-4914 or [email protected] 

March 31 

• Virtual preschool storytime: “Bouncing Bunnies” — 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 

• Teens and Tweens virtual programming: “Anime Art” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to ages 9-18. Materials available in advance for pickup while supplies last. Information: 575-356-3940 

• “Inuit People: The Traditional Way of Life of the Artic Region” — 7 p.m., via Zoom. Presentation by artist and businesswoman Britt'Nee Brower, a member of the Inuit Tribe of Alaska. Sponsored by the ENMU Department of Multicultural Affairs in honor of Women’s History Month. Pre-register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YRR1T1VpQjuyXeDMT7Y8EQ. Learn more about Brower at http://www.Kivliq.com. Information: 575-562-4914 or [email protected] 

April 1 

• Free preschool screening clinic — 1-3 p.m. by appointment only, Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Grady school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Richardson at Grady Schools at 575-357-2192, or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 

• 2021 Clarinet Festival Concert — 6 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Concert featuring ENMU clarinet combos. Presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

April 5 

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-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 at Texico Schools at 575-482-3492, or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 

April 7 

• Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30 a.m.-3:50 p.m. by appointment only, Floyd Municipal Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Floyd school district. Information or to make appointment: Adam Terry at Floyd Schools at 575-478-2211, or Scott McMath or Cindy Wilcox at REC #6 at 575-562-4455 

April 8 

• Coach J’s barbecue fundraiser to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties — 11 a.m.-sellout, Coach J’s BBQ Shack, 805 W. 2nd St., Portales. Brisket, sausage and fixings, $13 per plate, carryout only. All proceeds benefit local Habitat. Information: 575-359-1344 

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

Ongoing 

• Roosevelt General Hospital Foundation Paving the Way for a New Emergency Room fundraiser — Sale of personalized granite pavers to help furnish the waiting area for the new ER. Cost: $200 for one paver; $180 each for two pavers; $160 each for three or more. Black granite pavers measure 5”x7” and may have up to four lines with 13 characters per line. Information or to request a donation form: email [email protected] or call 575-226-6669 

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through March at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Ed Martinez with wood carvings, pencil drawings, pastels, and watercolors. Information: 806-946-9221 

• AARP income tax preparation assistance — 9-11 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays through April 15, by appointment only at the Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis. Masks and social distancing required. For information or to schedule appointment, leave a message at 575-742-8305  

• New Mexico Department of Health Covid-19 vaccine registration — Sign up to receive Covid-19 vaccine as it becomes available. Online registration at https://cvvaccine.nmhealth.org/. Individuals who have questions or would like support with the registration process--including New Mexicans who do not have internet access--may dial 1-855-600-3453, press option 0 for vaccine questions, and then option 4 for tech support. 

• 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]