Events calendar - March 28

Monday through Thursday 

• Final days of the 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 Thursday, 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 

• 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] 

Wednesday 

• 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 

• Bunco Game Night — 6-9:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Snacks, drinks, wine and cocktail bar. Tickets $20 available at https://clovis-civic-center.square.site/. Will also be collecting donations of beauty and personal products (cosmetics, lotions, deodorants) for Dye Trying Salon's GLAM HER Drive to benefit the Hartley House domestic violence shelter. Information: 575-935-5000 

• “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] 

Thursday 

• 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/ 

• “Living Last Supper” dramatic presentation — 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Attendance limited to first 150 people. Information: 575-356-8597 

April 4 

• Easter 

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 6 

• Hidden Lives: Underground Faith in the Iron Curtain Nations — 2 p.m., via Zoom.  Presentation by Father Christopher Zugger on his experience interviewing survivors of underground communities in eastern Europe. Sponsored by ENMU Multicultural Affairs and the Thomas Moore Newman Center. Event available at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OxVZjcgoR_q1BWeTq9JIow. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads 

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; available by drive-up or walk-up. 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/ 

April 9 

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 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 

• ENMU Jazzfest — 7 p.m. online at enmu.edu/MusicPerformances. Faculty and guest quintet coordinated by Richard Schwartz. Information: 575-562-2377 

April 13 

• Holocaust Remembrance by Survivor: Peter Stein — 2 p.m., via Zoom.  Interactive presentation with Stein based on his memoir, “A Boy’s Journey: From Nazi Occupied Prague to Freedom in America.” Event available at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H-s8Tu7dS7ONIthdBPGr_Q. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads 

April 15 

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

Ongoing 

• Free diabetes classes — 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 6, 13, 20, 27. Four class series on meal planning, healthy foods, etc. Taught by a registered dietician nutritionist and New Mexico State University extension agents. Participate via electronic device or phone. Information and registration available at kitchencreations.nmsu.edu, or from Patrick Kircher at [email protected], or Mindy Turner at [email protected] 

• 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. Wanda Leonard will have oils and watercolors up for April and May. 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]