Events calendar - Nov. 28

Monday 

• Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Janice Jones. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests; $25 for non-members. RSVP at http://www.unitedwayenm.org/luncheon. Information: 575-769-2103 

Tuesday 

• 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 or 575-403-7103 

• Books and Babies: “Sleepytime Stories” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940 

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

Wednesday 

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

• 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 or 575-403-7103 

• Teens and Tweens Programming: “Holly Jolly Christmas Crafts” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Voter registration deadline for those planning to run in Portales municipal elections slated for March 1, 2022 — 5 p.m. Qualified candidates must reside within the boundaries of the ward/district, be a qualified elector of the state, and be registered to vote for at least 90 days in the ward/district in which they are running. Information: Portales city clerk or deputy clerk at 575-356-6662, option 1-1 or 1-2 

• Formal Bunco game night — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner at 6 p.m .; start rolling at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $30; benefit for Silver Bells and Special Hearts prom. Food buffet, drinks, wine and cocktail bar; prizes and goodies for all. Information and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/972617386653740 or 575-935-5000 

Thursday 

• Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Floyd Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825 

• little miss merry christmas pageant — 6 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: 575-356-8541 

• Preschool storytime: “Penguin Parade” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 

• ENMU Holiday Concert — 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Featuring all ensembles from the ENMU Music Program. Information: 575-562-2373 

Friday 

• 35th annual Portales Christmas Light Parade and Jubilee — 5:30 p.m., live music on the Portales square; 6 p.m., parade line up at the Rec Center (18th Street and Avenue I); 6:30 p.m., parade begins at Rec Center, travels 18th Street to South Avenue D, and ends in the C&S parking lot, 300 W. First St. Information or to register for parade: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541 

Saturday 

• Adult craft hour: Pom-pom Gnomes — 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Open to ages 18 and up; RSVP required. 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 

• 23rd annual Altrusa Holiday Happening — 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Tickets must be purchased in advance; $30 per individual; $180 for table of eight. Meal served at 11:30 a.m. Viewing of decorated tables, silent auction, door prizes, fashion show. Information or to inquire about availability of tickets: Dannah Brown at 575-607-6201 

• Clovis MainStreet Christmas Light Parade — 6 p.m., Main Street, Clovis. Community Christmas tree will be turned on at 6 p.m. at Seventh and Main; parade route is from 14th Street down Main to Second Street.  

Dec. 6 

• Rural Bookmobile East in Grady — 10-11:30 a.m., Grady Post Office, 406 W. Main St., Grady. 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 or 575-403-7103 

• Rural Bookmobile East — 2-2:30 p.m., St. Vrain. 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 or 575-403-7103 

• Rural Bookmobile East in Melrose — 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 or 575-403-7103 

• Flying J Wranglers Christmas Concert — 6-9 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-762-4727 

Dec. 7 

• Employee Retention Tax Credit Seminar — 9 a.m., board room, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand, Clovis. Free, but registration required; attendance available in-person or via Zoom. Registration and information: 575-763-3435 or email [email protected] 

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

• Kids and Cops Christmas fundraiser — 5-8 p.m., Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 2115 N. Main St., Clovis. Local law enforcement officers waiting tables for tips to benefit the Kids and Cops Christmas project helping less fortunate children in the community. Information: 575-763-9270 

• Adult craft hour: Pom-pom Gnomes — 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Open to ages 18 and up; RSVP required. 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 

Dec. 8 

• Preschool storytime: “Let It Snow” pajama party — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Teens and Tweens Programming: Game On: Board games and X-Box one free play — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

Dec. 9 

• 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 or 575-403-7103 

• Preschool storytime: “Let It Snow” pajama party — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 

Dec. 11 

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

Dec. 12 

• Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “A Mariachi Christmas” — 3 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Marshall Auditorium box office opens at 2 p.m. day of show; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031 

Dec. 14 

• Books and Babies: “Jingle Bells” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940 

• Curry County and Area Republican Women — 11:30 a.m., Red Lobster Restaurant, 2601 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: email [email protected] 

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

Dec. 15 

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

• Teens and Tweens Programming: Movie Madness: “Nightmare Before Christmas” (PG,76 minutes) — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

Dec. 16 

• Preschool storytime: “Merry Little Christmas” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940 

Ongoing  

• 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 through Decembert 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]