Events calendar - March 6

Monday-March 25 

*Kindergarten-ENMU 13th annual Juried Art Exhibition – Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Available during all library hours. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: 575-562-2189 

Today 

*White Sands Dog Agility Trials – 8 a.m-5 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Public is welcome to attend for free. Information: 575-935-7000 

*St. Paw-Trick’s Day Adoption Event – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PetSmart, 601 Texas St., Clovis. Cats, kittens, dogs, puppies available for adoption through Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws. All animals up to date on shots, spayed/neutered, microchipped. Information: [email protected] 

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Little Women” – 2 p.m., MainStage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. (Pre-show lecture by Linda Sumption, associate professor of English, at 1:30 p.m.) Book by Allen Knee, music by Jason Howland. Stage direction by Travis Sherwood, musical direction by Greg Gallagher. Tickets: $10 general admission, $7 senior citizens (60 and up) and active military, free for ENMU students with valid ID. Information: 575-562-2711 

Tuesday 

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

Wednesday 

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

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

*GriefShare grief support group – 6-8 p.m., Room 203, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris, Clovis. Will meet on Wednesdays through April 27. Start anytime. No cost. Videos and workbooks. Information: 575-762-4727 

Thursday 

*Blood drive — 1-5 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825 

*Preschool storytime “This Little Piggy” — 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. Discussion of “Murder on the Orient Express” by Agatha Christie. 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 

Friday 

*Clovis Evening Lion's Club Gun, Knife & Coin Show – 1-7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets: $5 general admission; children under 12 free with paid adult; $4 military discount for active duty and spouse. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855 

*Deadline to purchase tickets for ENMU Women’s Lovers for Learning fundraiser scheduled for 6:30 p.m., April 9, Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Dinner with live and silent dessert auction; semi-formal (pressed jeans acceptable). Tickets $35 per person or $260 per table of eight. Dinner choices include salmon, chicken, and vegetarian. All auction proceeds fund scholarship program at the ENMU Foundation for re-entry female students currently attending ENMU. Information or to purchase tickets: Jessica Small at [email protected] or 575-562-2218 

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825 

Saturday 

*Clovis Evening Lion's Club Gun, Knife & Coin Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets: $5 general admission; children under 12 free with paid adult; $4 military discount for active duty and spouse. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855 

March 13 

*Clovis Evening Lion's Club Gun, Knife & Coin Show – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets: $5 general admission; children under 12 free with paid adult; $4 military discount for active duty and spouse. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855 

March 14-18 

*ENMU spring break 

March 14 

*Teens and Tweens Spring Break Programming: Movie Madness: “Swiss Family Robinson” (1960, G, 126 min.) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Bingo Bonanza event in support of Clovis MainStreet – 6:30-10 p.m., Red Arrow Bingo, 320 W. 21st St., Clovis. Limited seats; $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Cash only for reservations. Information or to purchase tickets: 575-518-5508  

March 15 

*Teens and Tweens Spring Break Programming: “Anime Art: Design Your Own Characters” – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Flower Power Bunco – Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m .; dinner buffet at 6 p.m .; rolling begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $25; includes dinner and game. Networking event between Civic Center, Women United Program, Dye Trying Salon's Glam Her Drive. Participants are encouraged to bring donations of new and unused makeup, beauty or hygiene products. Tickets available at: clovis-civic-center.square.site. Information: 575-935-5000 

March 16 

*Teens and Tweens Spring Break Programming: Movie Madness: “Teen Beach Movie” (2013, PG, 125 min.) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

*GriefShare grief support group – 6-8 p.m., Room 203, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris, Clovis. Will meet on Wednesdays through April 27. Start anytime. No cost. Videos and workbooks. Information: 575-762-4727 

March 17-19 

*Mack Brown Little Dribblers Basketball Tournament – Dora Consolidated Schools, Dora. Information: https://doraschools.gabbarthost.com/41772 or 575-477-2216 

March 17 

*Teens and Tweens Spring Break Programming: “St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Mobiles” – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Circus Fantastic: A Superhero Adventure – Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Two performances: 4:30-6 p.m., 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets $5 for children 2-11; $15 for ages 12 and up; under 2 are free. Available online at: http://www.universe.com/events/circus-funtastic-clovis-nm-march-17-tickets-clovis-JTLP32 

March 18 

*Teens and Tweens Spring Break Programming: Movie Madness: “Teen Beach 2” (2015, TV-G, 104 min.) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940 

March 19 

*Eastern New Mexico Pregnancy Resource Center 11th annual Leap for Life Fun Run – Ned Houk Park, Highway 209 North, Clovis. Race day registration and check-in 7:45-8:30 a.m. 5K/10K/1K fun run. Runs begin at 9 a.m. with staggered starts. Pre-registration available online at https://www.active.com/clovis-nm/running/distance-running-races/leap-for-life-fun-run-2022?int=72-3-A6; packets for pre-registered racers may be picked up from noon-6 p.m. the day before the race at the Pregnancy Resource Center, 621 N. Main St., Clovis. Entry fees $10-$35, depending on event. 5K and 1K courses are stroller friendly; 10K race is not. Water stations available on course; refreshments available at the end. All proceeds benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center. Information: 575-935-5433 

Ongoing  

*Kindergarten-ENMU 13th annual Juried Art Exhibition – Through March 25, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Available during all library hours. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: 575-562-2189 

*Free tax preparation with AARP – 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 13 (except for March 15-16), Room 137, ENMU College of Business, Portales. Assistance with individual tax returns for qualified individuals. Bilingual assistance available. Information: Email Corey Cole at [email protected]  

*Pintores Art League group show – regular library hours, March and April, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Works by multiple artists in 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: 9-11:30 a.m. or until supplies run out,   

first and third Fridays, Los Abuelitos da 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]