Events calendar - April 24

Today 

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Six Stories Tall” – 2 p.m., MainStage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Marco Ramirez; directed by Ricky Quintana. Tickets: $10 general admission, $7 senior citizens (60 and up) and active military, free for ENMU students with valid ID. Information: 575-562-2711 

*ENMU Double Reed Studio Recital - 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373 

Monday through Friday 

*Book drive to benefit Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library and dog food, cat food, pet supplies drive to benefit Clovis Animal Shelter and Let Them Live Rescue – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., west side door, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Accepting new and used books of all genres, as well as pet foods and supplies. Information: 575-935-5000  

Monday 

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9-11 a.m., by appointment only, Elida Municipal Schools, 103 Church St., Elida. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Elida school district. Information or to make appointment: Becky Turnbow at Elida Schools at 575-274-6211 

*Clovis Area Senior Olympics cornhole singles competition – 10 a.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Grand, Clovis. Information: Melinda Coslett at 575-799-6485 

*Friends of the Portales Public Library “pay what you can” used book sale – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Proceeds benefit year-round programming at the library. Information: 575-356-3940  

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

Tuesday 

*United Way of Eastern New Mexico Neighbors in Action Awards volunteer recognition breakfast for Tucumcari - 8 a.m., east room, Railroad Depot, 101 E. Railroad Ave., Tucumcari. Free breakfast for volunteers, RSVPs required. Information or to RSVP: 575-769-2103 or volunteer @unitedwayenm.org 

*Clovis Area Senior Olympics cornhole doubles competition – 10 a.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Grand, Clovis. Information: Melinda Coslett at 575-799-6485 

*Friends of the Portales Public Library “pay what you can” used book sale – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Proceeds benefit year-round programming at the library. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Books and Babies: “Big and Little” — 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): Jelly Bean Building — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Free Family Night at the Interactive Science Museum — 6-8 p.m., portable building on the northeast side of campus off Trades Road by Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Activities for elementary-aged children. Information: 575-769-4909 

Wednesday 

*United Way of Eastern New Mexico Neighbors in Action Awards volunteer recognition breakfast for Portales - 8 a.m., fellowship fall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Free breakfast for volunteers, RSVPs required. Information or to RSVP: 575-769-2103 or volunteer @unitedwayenm.org 

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

*Friends of the Portales Public Library “pay what you can” used book sale – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Proceeds benefit year-round programming at the library. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Preschool storytime “Elegant Elephant” — 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 Xbox one free play – bring your favorite board 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 last winter/spring session– 6-8 p.m., Room 203, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris, Clovis. Information: 575-762-4727 

Thursday 

*United Way of Eastern New Mexico Neighbors in Action Awards volunteer recognition breakfast for Clovis - 8 a.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free breakfast for volunteers, RSVPs required. Information or to RSVP: 575-769-2103 or volunteer @unitedwayenm.org 

*Clovis Area Senior Olympics air guns competition – 9 a.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Grand, Clovis. Information: Melinda Coslett at 575-799-6485 

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

*Friends of the Portales Public Library used book giveaway – 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All remaining stock from this week’s sale available for free. Information: 575-356-3940 

*Coach J’s barbecue fundraiser to benefit Habit for Humanity of Roosevelt and Curry Counties – 11 a.m.-sellout, Coach J’s BBQ Shack, 805 West 2nd Street, Portales. Drive-through only. Meal includes pulled pork, sausage, and sides. Tickets $14; cash, check, credit/debit cards welcome. Raffle tickets available for a quilt and gift basket. Information: Coach J’s at 575-562-0450 or Habitat at 575-359-1344 or [email protected] 

*Spring bash for the Class of 2026 – 4-6 p.m., Clovis High School Freshman Academy, 1400 Cameo St., Clovis. Event for incoming ninth graders and their families to visit campus, meet staff, and receive information about school services and programs, community resources, tutoring opportunities, college prep, etc. Bilingual. Information: 575-769-4400 

*Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors free family movie night: Disney’s “Encanto” (2021, PG, 1 hour, 35 minutes) – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main St., Portales. Sponsored by Hampton Farms. Food/concessions available for purchase. Information: 575-356-8541 

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

*Spencer Hartman flute studio recital and faculty recital - 6 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373 

Friday 

*Friends of Clovis-Carver Library used book sale – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. All books are two for $1. Information: 575-769-7840 

*Clovis Area Senior Olympics air guns competition – 9 a.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Grand, Clovis. Information: Melinda Coslett at 575-799-6485 

*Arbor Day tree planting ceremony – 11 a.m., Greene Acres Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. Sponsored by the City of Clovis. Information: 575-763-9670 

*Julia Glunt senior voice recital - 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2373 

Saturday 

*Kiwanis Club of Portales flower sale – 8 a.m.-noon (or until sold out), C & S parking lot, 300 W. First St., Portales. Red, white, pink geraniums, $7 each; red, white, purple, pink petunias, $6 for pack of six. Cash or check only. Pre-orders welcome; can be delivered in the Portales area on the day ahead of the sale. Information or to order: 575-714-7780 

*Leadership Clovis Golf Tournament – 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Colonial Park by Touchstone Golf, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Four-person teams must register by 5 p.m. April 25; $100/person or $400/team; includes breakfast and lunch. Information or to register: Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 575-763-3435 

*Yard sale to benefit Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws animal rescue – 8 a.m.-3 p.m., 812 John Doe St., Clovis. Lots of animal clothing and related supplies. Donations welcome to help keep rescue operating. Information: Email [email protected] 

*Friends of Clovis-Carver Library used book sale – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. All books are two for $1. Information: 575-769-7840 

*Clovis Area Senior Olympics air guns competition – 9 a.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Grand, Clovis. Information: Melinda Coslett at 575-799-6485 

*United States Drug Enforcement Administration National Drug Take Back Day – Drop off tablets, capsules, patches of another solid forms of prescriptions drugs at these times and locations. In Curry County: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Roden Smith Pharmacy, 305 E. Llano Estacado, Clovis; Walgreens Pharmacy, 700 E. 21st St., Clovis; Grady Senior Citizens Center, 104 W. Main St., Grady; Melrose Medical Clinic, 121 N. Main St., Melrose.  In Roosevelt County: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot, C & S Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Information: Kristian Price at 575-763-6016 or [email protected], Darla Reed at 575-226-5237 or [email protected], or visit http://www.deatakeback.com  

*One More Round boxing tournament – 5-11 p.m., Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Grand, Clovis. Expecting 30 bouts with teams from TX and NM. Admission: $10 age 13 and up; $5 ages 5-12; free for age 4 and under; $8 for military with ID. Information: 575-693-2391 

*Clovis Area Senior Olympics closing banquet – 6 p.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Open to athletes and guests. Information: Melinda Coslett at 575-799-6485 

*Alcohol Awareness Month Remembrance Event – 6:30-8 P.M., Curry County Courthouse, 700 N. Main St., Clovis. Honoring lives lost in alcohol related deaths. Impaired vision goggles, DWI shoe display, guest speakers, food vendors, etc .; candlelight vigil begins at dark. Information:  

575-763-6016 

*ENMU spring choral concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Jason Paulk, conductor; Miles Massicotte, accompanist. Information: 575-562-2373 

*Wade Bowen in concert – 7 p.m., Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales. Performing after The Hamilton’s. Tickets $20 lower level reserved seating; $10 upper level general admission. Sponsored by JP Stone Community Bank. Doors open at 6 p.m .; VIP pre-show party 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets available at http://www.enmu.edu/WadeBowen or by calling 575-562-2106. Information: 575-562-2123 

May 1 

*ENMU symphonic band and wind symphony – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors; Neil Rutland, percussion soloist. Information: 575-562-2373 

Ongoing  

*University juried art exhibition – Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Available during all library hours through May 6. Coordinated by Bryan Hahn. Information: enmu.edu/ArtShow or 575-562-2189 

*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]