Events calendar - July 18

Today 

• Jurassic Empire Drive-Thru — 10 a.m.-8 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 

Monday through Friday 

• Vacation Bible School — 6-8:30 p.m., University Baptist Church, 1012 W. 15th St., Portales. “Concrete and Cranes: Building on the Love of Jesus.” Open to ages 4-completed sixth grade. Information or to get a ride: 575-356-4501 

Monday 

• Monday children’s movie — Two showings, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “Stuart Little,” 1999, 1 hour, 24 minutes; rated PG. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Limited snacks available; outside snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Monkey Business: “Play Your Way” — 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 

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 

• How-To Tuesdays “Recycled Animal Portraits” — 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 

• 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 

• Curry County Republican Party after hours — 5:30 p.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: email [email protected] 

Wednesday 

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

• Once Upon a Storytime “Tiny Turtle” — 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 

• 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. “The Fox and the Hound” (1981, rated G, one hour, 23 minutes). Bring a snack or brown bag supper. Information: 575-763-9687 

Thursday 

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

• Closing party for library summer reading program — 10:30 a.m., Portales Rec Center, 1001 W. 18th St., Portales. Open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940 

Friday 

• Creature Feature: “Secret Life of Pets 2” (PG; 1 hour, 26 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 

• St. Helen Catholic Church drive-thru enchilada dinner — 5-8 p.m., St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Pick up on north side (15th Street) of parish hall. Cost $8 per plate; includes beef enchiladas, beans, rice, chips, salsa, and dessert. Information or to place your advance order: come by the church office or call 575-356-4241 

Saturday 

• Faith Christian Family Church back to school backpack giveaway — 8 a.m.-11 a.m., two locations: FCFC Clovis, 3401 N. Norris, Clovis; FCFC Portales, 820 W. 18th St., Portales. Information: 575-762-7751 

• ENMU Surplus Auction — 9 a.m., parking lot south of Bernalillo Hall, South Avenue L and 18th Street, Portales. Preview at same location 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday. Information: https://allstar-auction.com/enmu-surplus-auction/ or call 575-760-3960, 806-481-0144 or 575-910-6573 

• Operation Phoenix Outdoors (OPO) Outdoor Show — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Outdoor stuff, hunting, fishing, taxidermists, woodworking, knives, ammunition, outfitters, and more. Information: https://www.operationphoenixoutdoors.com/ or email: [email protected] 

• Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws adoption event — 10 a.m.-6 p.m., PetSmart, 601 Texas St., Clovis. Cats, dogs, kittens, puppies—all fully vetted and available for adoption. Food trucks, face painting, door prizes, raffles. Information: [email protected] 

• Clovis Community College open house — 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Commons Area, CCC main building, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. COVID-safe protocols will be followed. Prospective students can learn about available programs, meet with CCC faculty and staff, and apply for admission to the college. Family friendly event; onsite food offered by Sweet Waters. Covid vaccine available to anyone 12 and older. Information: 575-769-4025 

July 25 

• Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws adoption event — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., PetSmart, 601 Texas St., Clovis. Cats, dogs, kittens, puppies—all fully vetted and available for adoption. Food trucks, face painting, door prizes, raffles. Information: [email protected] 

• Operation Phoenix Outdoors (OPO) Outdoor Show — 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Outdoor stuff, hunting, fishing, taxidermists, woodworking, knives, ammunition, outfitters, and more. Information: https://www.operationphoenixoutdoors.com/ or email: [email protected] 

July 26 

• Monday children’s movie — Two showings, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “Dr. Suess’ Horton Hears a Who!” 2008, 1 hour, 26 minutes; rated G. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Limited snacks available; outside snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840 

• 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 27 

• 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 

• Battle of the Badges Blood drive — 12:30-5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Free t-shirts and free COVID-19 antibody testing on all successful donations. Information: 877-258-4825 

July 28 

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

• Battle of the Badges Blood drive — 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Free t-shirts and free COVID-19 antibody testing on all successful donations. Information: 877-258-4825 

• Family movie night — 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. “The Secret of NIMH” (1982, rated G, one hour, 22 minutes). Bring a snack or brown bag supper. Information: 575-763-9687 

July 29 

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

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Discussion of “Dear Mrs. Bird” by A.J. Pearce. 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 30 

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

• Ninth annual 42 Domino Championship Shootout — 7 p.m. (MST), Farwell Community Center, 309 Ninth St., Farwell, TX. Entry fee $30/team, cash only. Registration 6-6:30 p.m. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947 

July 31 

• Twelfth annual 42 Domino Championship Showdown — 8:30 a.m. (MST), Farwell Community Center, 309 Ninth St., Farwell, TX. Entry fee $40/team, cash only. Registration 7:30-8 a.m. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Summer Reading Program Wrap-Up Party and Quidditch in the Park — 4:30 p.m. registration; 5 p.m., activities begin, Hillcrest Park Youth Recreation Building, 1504 E. Seventh St., Clovis. RSVPs required. Information: 575-769-7840 

Ongoing  

• Clovis and Portales Farmers Markets — Clovis: 5 p.m. Tuesdays, 8 a.m. Saturdays, parking lot, Goodwin Playa walking trail, 3201 N. Prince St .; Portales: 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, 1st Street and Avenue B. Information: 575-760-0690 

• La Casa summer food program — 9:30 a.m.-noon, weekdays through Aug. 8, at multiple sites in Clovis, Portales, Texico, and Melrose. 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. 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]