Events calendar - April 18

Today through Saturday 

• 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 

Monday 

• 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 

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 

• 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 

Wednesday 

• 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 

Thursday 

• 44th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship — 4-6:30 p.m., via Zoom. Guests of Honor James Patrick Kelly and Rebecca Roanhorse. For complete information and links, visit  https://my.enmu.edu/web/jack-williamson-lectureship/2020-lectureship 

• “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 

• Talent of the Eastern Plains — 7 p.m., online at enmu.edu/Theater/Live. Free. Virtual showcase of talent featuring students, faculty, and members of the community; directed by Anne Beck. Information: 575-562-2711 

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

Friday 

• 44th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., via Zoom. Guests of Honor James Patrick Kelly and Rebecca Roanhorse. For complete information and links, visit  https://my.enmu.edu/web/jack-williamson-lectureship/2020-lectureship 

• 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 fee: $30/team, cash only. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947 

• Talent of the Eastern Plains — 7 p.m., online at enmu.edu/Theater/Live. Free. Virtual showcase of talent featuring students, faculty, and members of the community; directed by Anne Beck. Information: 575-562-2711 

Saturday 

• 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 $6; red, white, purple, and pink petunias $5/sixpack. 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 fee: $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 

• Talent of the Eastern Plains — 7 p.m., online at enmu.edu/Theater/Live. Free. Virtual showcase of talent featuring students, faculty, and members of the community; directed by Anne Beck. Information: 575-562-2711 

Sunday 

• Talent of the Eastern Plains — 2 p.m., online at enmu.edu/Theater/Live. Free. Virtual showcase of talent featuring students, faculty, and members of the community; directed by Anne Beck. Information: 575-562-2711 

April 27 

• “Ghana: History, Culture and Tradition” — 2 p.m., via Zoom.  Presentation on history, educational system, economy, sports, religion, culture, and traditions by James Kwaku Kwarteng, ENMU graduate student from Ghana, West Africa. Sponsored by ENMU Multicultural Affairs. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QKhqvVb2T5yDayIw5qSiTA. Information: https://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads 

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

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 

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]