Events calendar, Aug. 25

Today

• 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

Thursday

• Public meeting to discuss future of the Pappy Thornton Museum located at Ned Houk Park — 1:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9654

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners Book Club — 6:30 p.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. Discussion of “The Confessions of Frannie Langton” by Sara Collins. Contact Sara at [email protected] to RSVP or to obtain Google Meet link. Information: 575-763-9687

Saturday

• Moo-ve It Truck Pull — 10 a.m.-noon, parking lot, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Fundraiser for United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Teams of 15 people compete to pull a loaded milk tanker for the fastest time. Individuals compete in a men's and women's divisions for the fastest time to pull just a truck. Spectators welcome. Trophies and champions’ belts awarded. Individual registration $35; team registration (up to 15) $400. Information/registration: https://www.unitedwayenm.org/moo-ve-it-truck-pull

• Clovis Youth Soccer Association referee training — 8 a.m.-4 p.m., CYSA Clubhouse, 1200 N. Norris St., Clovis. Open to new and returning referees; must be age 13 or older; lunch will be provided. Returning referees: $40 course fee; $20 US Soccer fee; first-time referees: $55 course fee; $20 US Soccer fee. Any referee over age 18 must also complete a background check; $30 fee; good for two years. Those who complete training will be eligible to referee in local games; pay begins at $7 per game. Information: https://www.cysanm.net/ref or call Krystal at 806-584-6199

• Tracy Carr faculty oboe recital with Mark Dal Porto, accompanist — 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373

• 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

Sept. 2

• Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple St., House. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the House school district. Information or to make appointment: Robin Alden at House Schools at 575-279-7353

Sept. 3

• 2021 High Plains 42 Domino Championship — 7 p.m. MST, Farwell Community Center, 207 9th St., Farwell, TX. Hosted by Curry County 42 League. Registration 6-6:30 p.m .; entry fee $30 per team, cash only. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947

Sept. 4

• 13th annual New Mexico State 42 Domino Championship — 8:30 a.m. MST, Farwell Community Center, 207 9th St., Farwell, TX. Hosted by Curry County 42 League. Registration 7:30-8 a.m .; entry fee $40 per team, cash only. Trophies and cash prizes. Information: Dewey Pierce at 575-714-3947

Sept. 6

• Labor Day

Sept. 7

• Rural Bookmobile East — 10-10:30 a.m., Causey Fire Station, 116 Main St., Causey. Social distancing is requested; only two individuals in Bookmobile at a time, not counting staff and up to one household member; patrons encouraged to limit time inside. Information: 575-461-1206

Sept. 8

• Rural Bookmobile East — 1:45-3 p.m., Elida City Hall, 704 Clark St., Elida. Social distancing is requested; only two individuals in Bookmobile at a time, not counting staff and up to one household member; patrons encouraged to limit time inside. Information: 575-461-1206

Sept. 13

• Rural Bookmobile East in Grady, St. Vrain, and Melrose — 10-11:30 a.m., Grady Post Office, 406 W. Main St., Grady. 2-2:30 p.m., St. Vrain. 2:45-3:15 p.m., Melrose Senior Center, 427 Main St., Melrose. Social distancing is requested; only two individuals in Bookmobile at a time, not counting staff and up to one household member; patrons encouraged to limit time inside. Information: 575-461-1206

Sept. 14

• Curry County Republican Party breakfast — 9 a.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Dr., Clovis. Information: email [email protected]

• ENMU Men’s Choir Festival concert — 4 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Jason Paulk, conductor, and Miles Massicotte, accompanist. Information: 575-562-2373

Sept. 16

• Rural Bookmobile East in House — 10:30-11:30 a.m., House Village Community Center, 110 S. Apple St., House. Social distancing is requested; only two individuals in Bookmobile at a time, not counting staff and up to one household member; patrons encouraged to limit time inside. Information: 575-461-1206

Sept. 15-19

• Old Fort Days — various locations, Fort Sumner. Information: https://www.fortsumnerchamber.net/oldfortdays or call Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce at 575-355-7705

Sept. 18

• Fifth annual Downtown Clovis Sidewalk Sale — 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Main Street, Clovis. Prizes, games, food. Information: 575-935-5867

• Clovis Wings-n-Wheels Fly-In — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Clovis Regional Airport, 459 CR 11.5, Texico. Fly-in and car show; free admission; music, food, and more. Information: https://flyclovisnm.com/ or call 575-769-7890

Ongoing

• “Ni’deesdiin” — art exhibit by Jacob Lee and Leandra Yazzie, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Bryan Hahn curator. Through Sept. 17. Open during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for August and September at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Shirley White with photography and oil paintings. Information: 806-946-9221

• 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

• 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]