Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today
• Spring Arts, Crafts and DIY Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Sponsored by Clovis Civic Center and Salvage and Sparkle. Features local artisans who display, sell, and demonstrate their work. New exhibitors welcome; register online at https://clovis-civic-center.square.site/product/2022-spring-arts-crafts-show-vendor-registration/434?cs=true&cst=custom. Information: 575-935-5000 or email [email protected]
Monday
• Cesar Chaves blood drive challenge — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, ENMU, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825
• Girl Scouts Open House – 6-7 p.m., Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Information meeting for parents of potential new members in eastern New Mexico. Financial assistance available.
• Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
Tuesday
• Books and Babies: “Wiggles and Giggles” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940
• Blood drive — 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 US Highway 70, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825
• Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): “Mr. Roboto” — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
Wednesday
• Preschool-Kindergarten Registration Kickoff Day – 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Los Ninos Early Intervention Center, 3301 N. Thornton, Clovis. Event for children 3 to 5 years of age enrolling in Clovis Municipal Schools for fall 2022. Bring birth certificate, shot records, proof of address. Community outreach demonstrations, materials and messages welcome. Information: 575-769-4545
• Preschool storytime “Bug Collection” — 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
• Adult book club – 5:30 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. First meeting of new club; will discuss of “Raft of Stars” by Andrew J. Graff, and potential days/times for future meetings. Information: 575-356-3940
• Girl Scouts Open House – 6-7 p.m., Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Information meeting for parents of potential new members in eastern New Mexico. Financial assistance available.
• Preschool storytime “Bug Collection” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
Friday
• Central Movie Night: “American Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story” (PG; 1 hour, 52 minutes) – Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main St., Portales. Doors open 6 p.m., movie begins at 6:20 p.m. Free; concession stand available; no childcare provided. Information: 575-356-6001
Saturday
• Second Annual Hounds in Motion Bunny Hop 5K Color Run/Walk – 8-11:30 a.m., Greyhound Stadium (away parking lot), ENMU, Portales. Registration – 8 a.m. Pre-party with FitVIBEZ Dance Fitness – 8:30 a.m. Run/walk - 9 a.m. After-party and wellness resources vendor fair – 10-11:30 a.m. Sponsored by ENMU and La Casa Family Health Centers. Event t-shirts available for $15 to support La Casa’s Food Baskets; free t-shirts to first 50 registrants who pledge to make a donation. Registration/information: enmu.edu/ColorRun
• Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation eastern New Mexico banquet – 5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets must be purchased in advance; adult tickets begin at $30; youth tickets $15. Event tickets and raffle tickets available at at https://events.rmef.org/m/easternnm. Information: Allan at 575-799-1782
April 4
• Free preschool screening clinic — 9-11 a.m., by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri at Texico Schools at 575-482-3492
April 6
• Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Floyd Municipal Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Floyd school district. Information or to make appointment: Adam Terry at Floyd Schools at 575-478-2211
• 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
April 7
• Retrospective with author Walter Jon Williams – 5:30 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Guest of honor for 45th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship. Free and open to the public. Information: visit enmu.edu/scifi or contact David Sweeten at 575-562-2501 or by email to [email protected]
April 8-May 6
• University Juried Art Exhibition – Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Available during all library hours. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: enmu.edu/ArtShow or 575-562-2189
April 8
• Entry day for Roosevelt County Extension Association Cultural Arts Show – 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Open to all members of extension clubs in the county. Information: 575-356-4417
• 45th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship: “Speculative Fiction: Never the Same Story Twice” – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., various locations, ENMU, Portales. Reading by guest of honor Walter Jon Williams – 10 a.m., presentation area, Golden Student Success Center. Lunch and main event – noon, ballroom, Campus Union Building; lunch tickets $10; reservations required in advance by calling 575-562-2501. Gaming session – 1:30 p.m., presentation area, GSSC. Concurrent panel sessions in GSSC rooms 216 and 217 – 3, 4, and 5 p.m. Information: visit enmu.edu/scifi or contact David Sweeten at 575-562-2501 or by email to [email protected]
• 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 Jazzfest Concert One – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring Sean Jones, trumpet, and the ENMU Jazz Combos, Faculty and Guest Quintet. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2373
April 9
• Roosevelt County Extension Association Cultural Arts Show and Silent Auction – McAlister Room, Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Public is invited to view exhibits from 9-10 a.m .; program and lunch to follow for pre-registered extension club members and guests. Information: 575-356-4417
• Creative writing workshop with author Connie Willis – 10 a.m., Room 111, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, ENMU, Portales. Free, but advance registration required. Registration or information: email to [email protected]
• ENMU Jazzfest Concert Two – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring Sean Jones, trumpet, and the ENMU Jazz Ensemble. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2373
Ongoing
• Free tax preparation with AARP – 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 13, 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
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