Events calendar - April 11

Tuesday 

• 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 

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

Wednesday 

• Virtual preschool storytime “Ladybug, Ladybug” — 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 programming: “Young Adult Author Jeopardy” — 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 

• Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Wrap-up — 9 a.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Doors open at 8:30 a.m .; muffins, cookies, coffee, tea provided. Speakers include Senator Stuart Ingle. Free, and will also be available via Zoom. Registration, Zoom link, and more information available at http://www.portales.com, or by calling 575-356-8541 

• 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/ 

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

Saturday 

• Second day of 4th Annual Substance Misuse Awareness Workshop — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., via Zoom. Sponsored by the Curry County Health Council in support of Alcohol Awareness Month. Two-day virtual event (first day was April 10). Register at: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcuGhrD0iGNO2Sb2AmXlmRQBpt-6MqgTN. Information: Kristian Price at [email protected] or 575-763-7725 

• 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 

April 17-24 

• United Way of Eastern New Mexico’s Volunteer Action Center “Neighbors in Action” week — Virtual and in-person activities to celebrate local communities. Information: https://www.unitedwayenm.org/ or call 575-769-2103 

April 19 

• 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 

• Paint and Sip Fundraiser — 7-9 p.m., Red Door Brewing Company, 120 Maple, Clovis. Proceeds will be donated to Arise Sexual Assault Services. Tickets: One person $50 (includes one canvas/art supplies, three beers/wines, one raffle ticket; or Date Night Special $75 (includes two canvas/art supplies, six beers/wines, two raffle tickets. Tickets available at Red Door; must be purchased by April 12. Door prizes and raffle sponsored by The Barron Necessities. Information: 575-268-2511 or 575-218-0695 

April 20 

• 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 

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

• Australia Didgeroo Music — 7 p.m., via Zoom.  Virtuoso didgeridoo player and master multimedia producer Rob Thomas in concert. Sponsored by ENMU Multicultural Affairs. Event available at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ntgskcC3RpGBvEo4OFUlMQ. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads 

April 21 

• Virtual preschool storytime “April Showers” — 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 

• “Are there people who do not know Korea?” — 2 p.m., via Zoom.  Presentation on South Korea’s culture, Korean alphabet, history, foods, distinctions between North and South Korea, and differences between the U.S and Korea by Jeanwood Oh, ENMU international exchange student from South Korea. Sponsored by ENMU Multicultural Affairs. Zoom link:  

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NF8cMXv_SwO71TzP-D7Jtg. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads 

• Teens and Tweens virtual programming: Movie Madness: “The Lion King” (2019, PG, 118 minutes) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library Facebook page. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

April 22-25 

• Talent of the Eastern Plains — Free virtual showcase of talent featuring students, faculty, and members of the community; directed by Anne Beck. Streaming live at enmu.edu/Theatre/Live at 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Information: 575-562-2711 

April 22 

• “Songs of Travel,” a faculty recital — 6 p.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. 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 of “The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides. 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 story time available — Clovis-Carver Public Library Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ClovisCarverPublicLibrary). Information: 575-769-7840 

April 23 

• Portales Rotary Club Chuck Wagon Dinner — 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main St., Portales. Annual fundraiser featuring wood-smoked pork chops. Tickets $12; carry-out or delivery only. All proceeds benefit Rotary activities. Information: contact any Rotarian or call 575-356-8541 

• 10th Annual Clovis Rocks 42 Domino Championship Tournament — 7 p.m. (Mountain time), Farwell Community Center, 309 Ninth St., Farwell, TX. Registration 6-6:30 p.m .; entry free: $30/team, cash only. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947 

April 24 

• Kiwanis Club of Portales spring flower sale — 8 a.m. until noon (or sell out), C & S parking lot, 300 W. First St., Portales. Red, white, and pink geraniums $5; red, white, purple, and pink petunias $8/dozen. Customers requested to wear face masks and bring exact cash or checks made out to Kiwanis Club of Portales. Pre-orders which have been paid in advance will be delivered to local homes and businesses on the afternoon of April 23. To pre-order or for information: Dorothy Glover at 575-714-7780, Anthony Schroeder at 575-309-1052, or Elwin Hulett at 575-607-6152 

• 11th Annual Rock’N Roll 42 Domino Championship Tournament — 8:30 a.m. (Mountain time), Farwell Community Center, 309 Ninth St., Farwell, TX. Registration 7:30-8 a.m .; entry free: $40/team, cash only. Trophies and cash prizes. Lunch available from Foxy Drive-In for $6 per person. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947 

• Tough Cookie virtual 5K & Fun Run — 10 a.m., at the location of your choice. Fundraiser to benefit Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails. Details and registration information: https://www.nmgirlscouts.org/en/donate-new-mexico/nm-fundraising-events/fun-run.html 

Ongoing 

• AARP income tax preparation assistance — 9-11:30 a.m. Mondays-Thursdays through April 29, 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 

• Free diabetes classes — 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in April. 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 for April and May at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Wanda Leonard with oils and watercolors. Information: 806-946-9221 

• 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 

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