Events calendar - Jan. 9

Monday

*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Tuesday

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

*Quilters’ Tuesday: Mirror image table runner – 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; full supply list available at the Word Wall. Pre-register or information: Sara at 575-763-9687

Wednesday

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

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

*Teens and Tweens Programming: “Resolution Jars” – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

*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 — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Ask Again, Yes” by Mary Beth Keane. Information: 575-763-9687

*Preschool storytime “Dragon Day” — 6:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Friday

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Portales Walmart, 1604 E. Spruce St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

Saturday

*Genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*New Year, New Friend PetSmart pet adoption event – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., PetSmart, 601 Texas St., Clovis. Sponsored by Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws. Puppies, dogs, kittens, cats of all ages and sizes; all up to date on shots, spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Information: Email [email protected]

Catholic Daughters Navajo taco plate fundraiser – 4-8 p.m., drive-through event at St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Tickets $8; must be purchased in advance at parish office, CJ’s Pillbox, or from any Catholic Daughter. Information: 575-3564241

Jan. 16

*Rehearsal for new Generations Church Youth Praise & Worship Band – 3-4:30 p.m., 615 West Fourth St., Portales. Open to all interested junior high and high school students, regardless of experience. Bring a water bottle, notebook and pen, mobile device, and headphones. Rehearsals will be at 3 p.m. each Sunday. Sign up online at: https://generations.snappages.site/youth-praise-worship-band. Information: text 575-607-0627

Jan. 17

*Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

*Virtual celebration sponsored by the Clovis Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission – 10 a.m., online. Guest speaker: Marsha K. Hardeman. Information: 575-777-4721 or [email protected]

*Commemorative march honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – 5 p.m. Meet at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Walk to the MLK tree on the ENMU campus. Refreshments to be served following the walk. Sponsored by the City of Portales Cultural Affairs Committee. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2601

Jan. 18

*First day of classes for Clovis Community College spring semester and ENMU spring semester

*Books and Babies: “Toasty Toes” — 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. Information: 575-769-7840

*Events sponsored by the Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee for the Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day: Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., cafeteria, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Non-violent direct action advocacy presentation and discussion – 4 p.m., Room 112, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, ENMU, Portales. Screening of “Within Our Gates” – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theater Center, Portales. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2601

*Roosevelt County Crimestoppers — Noon, Aztec Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Information: Darla Reed at [email protected] or 575-226-5237

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

*First Clovis Community Chorus rehearsal for spring 2022 season – 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., Clovis. Enter through choir room door in back. Information: visit https://www.facebook.com/ClovisCommunityChorus/, or email: [email protected]

Jan. 19

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

* Preschool storytime “Let’s Hibernate” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*Minority Entrepreneurship in Portales – 4 p.m., Room 117, ENMU College of Business, Portales. Featuring Glen Johnson, owner of Coach J’s Barbecue, and Darrelyn McCloud, owner of SNAP Fitness. Sponsored by the Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee for the Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2601

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

Jan. 20

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

*Poetry recitation – 4 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building Portales. Sponsored by the Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee for the Commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2601

*Portales/Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet: “Back to Business in the Roaring Twenties” – 6 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $35 per person; $250 table of eight. Information or reservations: 575-356-8541

*Preschool storytime “Let’s Hibernate” — 6:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Jan. 21

*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

*ENMU Trumpet Weekend guest recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Featuring Mark Ponzo on trumpet and Miles Massicotte on piano. Information: 575-562-2373

*Clovis/Curry Chamber of Commerce annual banquet – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. 6 p.m., past presidents’ reception; 6:45 p.m., banquet. Tickets $50; reserve online at https://clovisnm.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/3564. Information: Kim at 575-763-3435 or email [email protected]

Jan. 24

*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Ongoing

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through February at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Veronica Goff with a variety of mediums. 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]