Events calendar - May 23

Today 

• Clovis High School graduation — 2 p.m., Leon Williams Stadium, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4350 

• Elida High School graduation — 4:30 p.m., Elida Town Park, Elida, NM. Information: 575-274-6211 

Tuesday 

• Hiring Remote Workers Webinar — 9 a.m., via Zoom. Panel discussion on hiring with Dr. Sandra Taylor-Sawyer (Small Business Development Center), Cindy Bryan (Carr, Riggs & Ingram), Sara Wiest (Plateau), and Andrea Corpening. To register or for information, visit  

https://business.clovisnm.org/events/details/hiring-remote-workers-webinar-3481 

• Virtual tour of ENMU’s agriculture programs — 10 a.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Presented by the ENMU Department of Agriculture. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Thursday  

• Ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Transportation Security Administration terminal — 3 p.m., Clovis Regional Airport, 459 CR 11.5, Texico. Public invited to attend in a limited capacity with RSVP. Event will also be broadcast on Facebook Live on the City's Facebook page — City of Clovis, NM (City Government) or facebook.com/cityofclovis. To RSVP or for more information: City Manager's Office at 575-763-9654. 

Friday 

• Harley Davidson blood drive — 11 a.m.-3:30 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 

• Nation of Patriots flag arrives in Portales — noon, Roosevelt County War Memorial, Portales square. Cross-country motorcycle event to promote awareness and raise support for disabled veterans. Information: https://www.nationofpatriots.com/about-nation-of-patriots/ 

• Farwell High School graduation — 7 p.m. (Central time), Farwell Independent School District, 705 6th St., Farwell, TX. Information: 806-481-3371 

• Portales High School graduation — 7 p.m., Greyhound Stadium, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000 

• Do Portugal Circus — 7:30 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/ 

Saturday 

• Do Portugal Circus — two performances: 5:30 and 8 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/ 

May 30 

• Do Portugal Circus — two performances: 2 and 5 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/ 

May 31 

• Memorial Day 

• Celebrate Recovery Memorial Day Barbecue — 4 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Public invited. Hot dogs, hamburgers, smoked turkey, corn-on-the-cob. Slip-n-slide kickball game for the kids, live music, and testimonies. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914 

June 1 

• Registration opens for Portales Public Library 2021 Summer Reading Program “Tails and Tales” — 10 a.m.-noon, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Programming will be held in person at 10:30 a.m. Mondays-Fridays in June and July at the Portales Recreation Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Registration is required for all participants, but will be available throughout the summer. Calendars coming soon. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Blood drive — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Bloodmobile, Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince 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 

June 3 

• “La Voix Feminine” The Musical Voice of French Romantics — 10 a.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Featuring Stephanie Beinlich and Kayla Liechty. Presented by the ENMU Department of Music. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

• Do Portugal Circus — 7:30 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/ 

June 4 

• Friday story time — 10 a.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Presented by Laura Wight. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

• Do Portugal Circus — 7:30 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/ 

June 5 

• Wild West Special Hearts Prom — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free event for adults with special needs and their families and caretakers. Sponsored by Clovis Civic Center, Clovis High Plains Rotary and Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce — CIDC. Information: 575-935-5000 

• Small Business Summer Show — 1-5 p.m., Youth Recreation Building, Hillcrest Park, 1504 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Local vendors. Information: https://fb.me/e/21opNybsd  

• Do Portugal Circus — two performances: 5 and 8 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/ 

June 6 

• Christian Women Connection baked potato fundraiser — noon-2 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. $10; includes chili, cheese, and other fixings, plus beverage and dessert. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Group. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914 

• Do Portugal Circus — 2 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady St., Clovis. Tickets $15-$50, available online at https://www.doportugalcircususa.com/ 

June 7 

• First day of Summer Reading Program for Clovis-Carver Public Library and Portales Public Library. (Portales Public Library’s programs will be held at the Portales Recreation Center, 1001 W. 18th St., unless otherwise noted.) Programs at both libraries are subject to change. For current information: Clovis-Carver Public Library at 575-769-7840 or https://www.facebook.com/ClovisCarverPublicLibrary; Portales Public Library at 575-356-3940 or https://www.facebook.com/PortalesPublicLibrary 

June 9 

• Virtual Finance Fair for Southeastern New Mexico businesses — noon-2 p.m., online. Open to businesses seeking funding and local lenders and finance organizations. Sponsored by the New Mexico Economic Development Department. Information: contact Jennifer Myers, Statewide Disaster Recovery Coordinator, at [email protected]. 

June 10 

• Free family movie night — 8 p.m., Portales City Park, Seventh and Abilene Streets, Portales. “Scoob!” (2020, rated PG;1 hour, 34 minutes). Popcorn, candy, and drinks available for purchase. Sponsored by Wild ‘Bout Kids Daycare. Information: 575-356-8541 

June 11 

• Friday story time — 10 a.m., ENMU Reads Facebook page. Presented by Susan Asplund. Information: http://www.facebook.com/ENMUReads/ 

Ongoing 

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for 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]