Events calendar - Feb. 19

Today

*Dominique Barrera junior trumpet recital – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. In collaboration with Miles Massicotte. Information: 575-562-2377

Monday

*Presidents Day

Tuesday

*Books and Babies: “Shape Up” — 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): Wii MarioKart — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Women United Galentine’s Paint and Sip – 6-8 p.m., Tucumcari Historic Railroad Depot, 100 W. Railroad Ave., Tucumcari. Sponsored by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico; taught by Linda Griggs. Tickets (which include supplies) $25 in advance; $35 at the door. Information and tickets: Text WURSVPQ to 41444 or visit igfn.us/f/4198/n

Wednesday

*Ash Wednesday

*Ash Wednesday “ashes to go” – 7-8 a.m., parking lot, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Free coffee and donuts. Information: 575-356-8597

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

*Preschool storytime “Raccoon Ruckus” — 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

*Ash Wednesday service – 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

Thursday

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

*New Mexico-grown buyer producer meeting – 1-4 p.m., via Zoom. Open to those interested in becoming approved food suppliers for area schools, senior centers, and preschools, as well as those interested in purchasing from New Mexico growers. Free, but advance registration required. Information or to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcuGvqz8jE9VoucQKoyP1xCktba46rpL0

*Teens and Tweens Programming: Movie Madness: “Flipped” (2010, PG, 90 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Early college high school informational meeting – 5:30 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open to students and parents interested in early college high school for 2023-24 academic year. Information: Melissa Winn at [email protected] or 575-769-4778

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

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Spoiler Alert book club — 6:30 p.m., Craft Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday

*59th annual Kiwanis chili supper – 5-7 p.m., drive-through, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. All tickets $9; include chili and cake; carry-out only; vegan chili also available. Tickets available in advance or at the door. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Portales; proceeds benefit projects supporting area children. Information: 575-714-7780

*Miles Massicotte faculty piano recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday

*Volunteers needed for ongoing tumbleweed cleanup – 9 a.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Base Line Road, Portales. Hosted by Friends of Oasis State Park. Cleanups scheduled every second and fourth Saturday. Bring gloves and rakes, and dress in layers. Information: Kelsey Prince at 575-760-0229

*Winter Wonderland Daddy/Daughter Dance – 6-9 p.m., Clovis High School cafeteria, 1500 Thornton St., Clovis. Presented by the CHS Wildcadettes. $20 per father/daughter couple; $5 each additional daughter. Tickets sold at the door; cash only. Come dressed in Sunday best. Music and cookies provided; water available for $1 per bottle. Imagine-It photo booth onsite for photos and video booth, $10. Information: Kim Garcia at 575-760-6008 or Monica Griego at 575-693-9028

*Micromania Midget Wrestling – 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tickets $25-40. Information and tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/micro-mania-midget-wrestling-tour-tickets-533396983737

Feb. 26

*ENMU Symphonic Band & Wind Symphony Concert – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors; Emily Moss, guest conductor. Information: 575-562-2377

*Central Baptist Church Praise Quartet Concert – 6 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-762-4727

Feb. 27

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

Feb. 28

*Clovis Hires: Young Adult (16-24) Career Fair and Hiring Event – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 400 Hall, Health and Fitness Center (HFC), Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Enter the HFC from the parking lot on the east side of the main building. Career-exploration event featuring dozens of exhibitors, hands-on learning, demonstrations, mock interviews, career workshops and the chance to talk with professionals about college-and-career options. Information: https://bit.ly/ClovisNMYoungAdultCareerFair22823

*High Plains Art Collective presents Art on the Vine – 2-6 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Fine arts and live performances by members of the Art Collective. Information: 575-226-9463

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

March 1

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Clovis. All March blood donors are automatically entered for a drawing for “groceries for a year” - one of two $10,000 prepaid gift cards. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

*High Plains Art Collective presents Art on the Vine – noon-6 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Fine arts and live performances by members of the Art Collective. Information: 575-226-9463

March 2

*High Plains Art Collective presents Art on the Vine – noon-6 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Fine arts and live performances by members of the Art Collective. Information: 575-226-9463

*Dr. Seuss’ birthday party – 3:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games and birthday snacks; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents the New Mexico Play Festival – 7 p.m. Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Coordinated by Leonard Madrid. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2711

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