Events calendar - Nov. 14

Today 

• Flag retirement ceremony — 9:30 a.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Performed by Boy Scout Troop 411. Public is invited. Information: 575-366-3596 

• Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws adoption event — 10 a.m.-3 p.m., PetSmart, 601 Texas St., Clovis. Dogs, puppies, cats, kittens available for adoption; all are up to date on shots, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Information: [email protected] 

• 2021 Holiday Bazaar — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free; more than 70 crafters and artisans from the surrounding area, direct sales representatives, and local businesses. Organic body products, gourmet food, ceramics, clothing, etc. Sponsored by the Clovis Civic Center and Salvage & Sparkle. Information: 575-935-5000 

Monday through Friday 

• Pink Ladies Auxiliary jewelry holiday sale — 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Plains Regional Medical Center Gift Shop, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Clovis. Proceeds go to the PRMC Auxiliary Scholarship Fund. Information: 575-769-2141 

Monday 

• Roosevelt County Crimestoppers — Noon, Aztec Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Lunch available from the ENMU cafeteria for $4-$5, before or after the meeting. Open to anyone who is interested. Information: Darla Reed at [email protected] or 575-226-5237 

Tuesday 

• Books and Babies: “Gobble, Gobble” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. 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 

• Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math) “I Am Thankful” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940 

• “Eurydice” — 7 p.m., Texico Education Complex. Play written by Sarah Ruhl. Free admission, donations accepted. Attendees welcome to post-performance party with cast and refreshments. Information: 575-482-3305 ext. 1050

Wednesday 

• Webinar to review the Business Recovery Grant Program — 10 a.m., online. Free informative event for small businesses and nonprofit organizations which experienced hardship due to the pandemic. Learn how the program works, what businesses are eligible to apply for a grant, and how to fill out the application before the December 7 deadline. Sponsored by the New Mexico Economic Development Department.  Information or to register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/910283896414117135 

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

• Preschool storytime “Thankful Hearts” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 

Thursday 

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

• Teens and Tweens Programming: Movie Madness — “Cheaper by the Dozen” (2003, PG, 99 min.) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Free seminar for Roosevelt County senior citizens on wills, estates, and probate matters — 10-11 a.m., Jake Lopez Building, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Hosted by Roosevelt County probate judge Kendall Terry and the Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP). Free and open to the public. Information: Kendall Terry at 575-760-3960 or email [email protected] 

• Power of Attorney Clinic — 11-11:30 a.m., Jake Lopez Building, Roosevelt County Fairground, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Preparation of powers of attorney and advance health care directives. Hosted by Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (LREP). Free, but pre-registration required. Information or to pre-register: 800-876-6657 or 505-797-6005 

• Clovis-Carver Public Library Young Adult Book Club — 5:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840 

• Preschool storytime “Thankful Hearts” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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. 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 

• ENMU Fall Jazz Concert — 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, Music Building, ENMU, Portales. Richard Schwartz, conductor. Information: 575-562-2373 

• ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Gruesome Playground Injuries” — 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, Portales. Written by Rajiv Joseph; directed by Ricky Quintana. Tickets: $10, general admission; $7, active military and senior citizens 60 and up; free, ENMU students with valid ID. Information: 575-562-2711 

Friday-Sunday 

• Clovis Fire Department testing dates — Apply online at cityofclovis.org. Information: City of Clovis Human Resources Department at 575-763-9660 or email [email protected] 

Friday 

• Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., classroom, Calibers Shooters Sports Centers, LLC, 1654 US 60/84 West, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825 

• Holiday Food Basket Distribution — 2:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Passing out 400 holiday food baskets on a first come, first served basis. Baskets will include turkey, potatoes, corn, green beans, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, candied yams and pie. Presented by The Curry County Health Council in partnership with Mental Health Resources, Inc. Information: 575-769-2345 

• ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Gruesome Playground Injuries” — 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, Portales. Written by Rajiv Joseph; directed by Ricky Quintana. Tickets: $10, general admission; $7, active military and senior citizens 60 and up; free, ENMU students with valid ID. Information: 575-562-2711 

Saturday 

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

• Clovis-Carver Public Library 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 

• Roosevelt/Curry Eastern New Mexico Alzheimer’s Walk — 10 a.m.-noon, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Participants encouraged to wear purple. Joint effort between the Curry County government, Roosevelt County government, City of Portales government, and the City of Clovis government to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s. Registration and information: act.alz.org/goto/curryrooseveltcountywalk or 505-317-0978 

• ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Gruesome Playground Injuries” — 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, Portales. Written by Rajiv Joseph; directed by Ricky Quintana. Tickets: $10, general admission; $7, active military and senior citizens 60 and up; free, ENMU students with valid ID. Information: 575-562-2711 

• University Friends of Music 53rd annual Pops Concert — 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Tickets $40; must be purchased in advance by mail. To order tickets, mail a check or money order (payable to University Friends of Music) to Kathleen Salter, POPS 2021, 112 Texas Drive, Portales, NM 88130. Please note vegetarian meals, if needed. Questions or to inquire about ticket availability: 575-359-0145 

Nov. 21 

• ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Gruesome Playground Injuries” — 2 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, Portales. Written by Rajiv Joseph; directed by Ricky Quintana. Tickets: $10, general admission; $7, active military and senior citizens 60 and up; free, ENMU students with valid ID. Information: 575-562-2711 

• Roosevelt County Ministerial Alliance Community-Wide Thanksgiving Service — 6 p.m., Legacy Church, 820 W. 18th St., Portales. Open to all. Information: 575-226-0153 

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents Farewell Angelina in concert — 7 p.m., Norm & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 Main St., Clovis. All-female country music group. Tickets: $25. Information: https://clovisarts.org/ or 575-769-4031 

Nov. 22 

• 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 

Nov. 23 

• Thanksgiving turkey basket drive-through giveaway — 4:30 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales. Everything needed to make a Thanksgiving meal. Only 100 baskets available; limit one per family; first come, first served. Sponsored by La Casa and Western Sky Community Care. Information: 575-359-3825 

Ongoing  

• “Weeds Between the Toes of Giants: Four Manifestations of My Relationship with New Mexico” — through Nov. 23, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Rick Shepardson, guest artist; coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: 575-562-2189 

• Habitat for Humanity Portales Christmas ReStore — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Monday-Wednesday through Dec. 22, 115 S. Main St. (on the square), Portales. Wide variety of Christmas décor; all sales benefit Habit for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties. Information: 575-760-1587 

• Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying for October and November at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Sandra Chancey with watercolors, pastels, and oil paintings. 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]