Events calendar - July 4

Today 

• Independence Day 

• Clovis Fireworks — postponed to July 10 

• Portales Fireworks — 9 p.m., Portales Softball Complex. Donations to help fund the fireworks may be mailed to Fireworks Fund, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales, NM 88130, or made via credit card at http://www.portales.com, or by calling the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541 

Tuesday 

• Sidewalk Chalk Tuesday — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Decorate the library sidewalks and play games. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Christian Women Connection (CWC) meeting and devotion — 6 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Open to all women; hosted by Adela Veloz. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914 

Wednesday 

• Tiny Tots storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• 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 

• Family movie night — 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “Jurassic Park” (1993, rated PG-13, two hours, 6 minutes). Bring a snack or brown bag supper. Information: 575-763-9687 

Friday-Saturday 

• Monster Truck Family Reunion Tour — arena, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Presented by Hylite Real Entertainment. Gates open at 5 p.m .; pit party 5:30-6 p.m .; show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets $25 for ages 13-adult; $15 for ages 3-12. Information and to buy tickets: https://www.hylitereal.com/clovis-nm?fbclid=IwAR3aQm2hG4NZuHe2WV2I7UsBtZGugq6fPCFDFpWCs1gsbvrhmw0YnsaMD20 

Friday 

• Author Kathleen Rodgers in conversation with narrator Michelle Williams — 11 a.m., Word Wall, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Joint presentation about Rodgers’ latest book, “The Flying Cutterbucks,” soon to be released as an audiobook read by Williams. The two are former Clovis residents and longtime friends. Information: Sara at 575-763-9687 

• Collector Car Appreciation Day — 5:30-8 p.m., Roosevelt County Courthouse square, Portales. Free event; live music; no cost to register cars. Information: Jerry Bailey at 575-693-2511 or Karl Terry at 575-356-8541 

Saturday 

• Smoke on the Water celebration and fireworks — Greene Acres Park, Clovis. Roads surrounding park will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. Live music begins at 3:50 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Residents are asked to walk to the event if possible to alleviate traffic congestion. Information: https://www.big1015.com/2021/06/14/details-on-this-years-events/ or 575-763-3435 

• Flashlight Freeze Tag — 5 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

July 11-14 

• Vacation Bible School — First Baptist Church, 100 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-6761 

July 12-16 

• Vacation Bible School — 6-8:30 p.m., Prince Street Baptist Church, 421 Prince St., Clovis. “Concrete & Cranes.” Open to grades 1-12. Information: 575-762-4220 

July 12 

• Monday children’s movie — Two showings, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “Tarzan,” 1999, 1 hour, 28 minutes; rated G. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Limited snacks available; outside snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Monkey Business: “Making Polar Ice Caps” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Kindergarten through sixth graders welcome; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940 

• 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 

July 13 

• Sidewalk Chalk Tuesday — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Decorate the library sidewalks and play games. Information: 575-769-7840 

• How-To Tuesdays “Dinosaur Pattern Blocks” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Crafts/experiments for second through sixth grade; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Grand opening celebration — noon, Roosevelt General Hospital’s new emergency department, 42121 US 70, Portales. Information: 575-359-1800 

• Quilters’ Tuesday — 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. 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. Pre-register or information:  Sara at 575-763-9687 

July 14 

• Tiny Tots storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Once Upon a Storytime “Dinosaur Shuffle” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Preschoolers welcome; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Summer Reading Program Zoo visitors — 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Teen book discussion of “The Scorpio Races” by Maggie Stiefvater — 2 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Copies available for checkout in the young adult room at the library. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Family movie night — 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course” (2002, rated PG, one hour, 30 minutes). Bring a snack or brown bag supper. Information: 575-763-9687 

July 15 

• Preschool storytime — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• The Mane Attraction: Andy Mason in concert — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program. Open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “What are you reading?” book chat. 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 

July 16-17 

• Christian Women Connection (CWC) rummage sale — 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Furniture, clothes, knick-knacks, books, etc. All proceeds to help missions locally, state-wide, and nationally. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914 

July 16 

• Creature Feature: “Lilo and Stitch” (PG; 1 hour, 25 minutes) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Portales Public Library summer reading program movie. Open to all ages; limited to first 50 participants. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Teen Animal Origami — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• 37th Annual Portales Heritage Days Street Dance — 7 p.m., parking lot, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Food vendors open at 6 p.m. Live music from the Blackwater Band. Limited seating available; lawn chairs welcome. Information: http://www.portales.com or 575-356-8541 

July 17 

• Wolverine Football Golf Classic — 8 a.m. (MST), Farwell Golf Course, 51 Country Club Drive, Farwell, TX. Benefit for Texico High School football program. Entry fee $240 per team/$60 per player, four-man scramble. Mulligans 1/$5, 5/$20; no limit. Payment collected day of tournament; cash or check. Information: Jim Collins, 575-219-5866 

• Heritage Days Two Mile Fun Run/Walk — 8:05 a.m., City Park, Seventh and Abilene Streets, Portales. Cost to run: $20 for 19 and over; $10 for 18 and under; $40 per family. Pre-register online under “events” tab at http://www.portales.com, or in person by July 14 at the Portales Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Custom t-shirts for all pre-registered racers; pick up on morning of race. Information: Jeff Gentry at 575-607-0784 

• Heritage Days Car Show — 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., City Park, Seventh and Abilene Streets, Portales. Information: http://www.portales.com or 575-356-8541 

• 37th Annual Portales Heritage Days parade — 10 a.m., Portales. Lineup begins at 9:15 a.m. by the ENMU Campus, South Avenue O and US 70. Route travels north/northeast on Second Street and turns right on Abilene, ending at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Floats must be pre-registered. Information: http://www.portales.com or 575-356-8541 

• 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 

• Jurassic Empire Drive-Thru — 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Family drive-thru event with 60 moving, breathing dinosaurs. Online tickets only; no tickets at the gate; vehicles will be limited. Weekend tickets $49 for vehicles with 1-7 passengers; $69 for vehicles with 8-14 passengers. Tickets and information: https://jurassicempire.com/clovis.html 

• 37th Annual Portales Heritage Days — 11 a.m.-5 p.m., City Park, Seventh and Abilene Streets, Portales. Live music, outdoor vendor booths, food trucks, volleyball tournament, car show, etc. Information: http://www.portales.com or 575-356-8541 

• Clovis Astronomy Club lunar viewing — 7 p.m., front parking lot, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 757-846-7509 

Ongoing  

• La Casa summer food program — 9:30 a.m.-noon, weekdays, June 1-Aug. 8, at multiple sites. Open to children ages 1-18 who normally receive free meals provided by their respective schools. Breakfast and lunch served at the same time at drive-up sites. Clovis meal locations include Clovis High School, CHS Freshman Academy, Marshall Middle School, Yucca Middle School, Lincoln-Jackson, Barry Elementary, Arts Academy at Bella Vista, Highland Elementary, James Bickley Elementary, La Casita Elementary, Lockwood Elementary, Parkview Elementary, Sandia Elementary, Zia Elementary, Highland Park, Hillcrest Park, Doc Stewart Pavilion, Salvation Army, Sunrise Trailer Park, and Windy Plains. Portales meal sites include Portales High School, Brown Early Childhood Center, James Elementary, Valencia Elementary, Lindsey-Steiner Elementary, La Casa Family Health Center, Greyhound Arena, and City Park. Meals also available in Texico at Lion’s Park, and in Melrose at Melrose Schools. Lunches are also available to organizations offering recreational or day care services for children. Information or to arrange meals: David Briseno at 575-359-3764  

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for June and July at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photographs. 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]