Events calendar - March 26

Monday

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

Tuesday

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, ENMRSH, Inc., 2700 E. Seventh St., 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

*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

*Women United Paint & Sip Night – 6-8 p.m., A.J.’s Wings, 107 W. Second St., Portales. Paint a spring cow with artist guide Beth Shelton. Sponsored by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Tickets $35; includes wine, heavy hors d'oeuvres, and paint supplies. Tickets available online on the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1435726713899031/?ref=newsfeed. Information: 575-769-2103

Wednesday

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

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

*Preschool storytime “Down on the Farm” — 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

Thursday

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

*Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors free movie night – 6 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (2022; 1 hour, 30 minutes; PG). Information: 575-356-8541

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

*Clovis Municipal Schools volunteer training session – 6:30 p.m., G.C. Ross Administration Building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Learn about volunteer opportunities in the Clovis Schools and compete paperwork to volunteer. Information: Email Valerie Bargas at [email protected] or call 575-769-4300

*Artists’ reception and closing for University Juried Art exhibit – 5-6 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Information: 575-562-2189

Friday

*"Songs & Stories Tour" featuring Dove Award winning band Sidewalk Prophets – 7 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Tickets $12-$45. Event schedule: 4:15 p.m., VIP pre-show party; 5:30 p.m., early entry/devotional; 6:15 p.m., general admission doors open; 7 p.m., concert. Information or tickets: https://www.facebook.com/connect2central

*Ignacio Perez junior trumpet recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Accompanied by Miles Massicotte, piano. Information: 575-562-2377

*Last day to sign up for “Egg My Yard” – Fundraiser by Portales Nazarene Youth Group to provide surprise candy-filled Easter eggs hidden outside Portales homes early on the morning of April 9. Eggs are $20 per dozen. Proceeds support trip to Nazarene Youth Conference in July 2023. Order online at https://www.portalesnaz.com/easter-egg-fundraiser. Information: 575-356-6255

Saturday

*50-plus Olympics sign-up – 9 a.m.-noon, Roy Walker Gymnasium, 316 W. Second St., Portales. Cost $20; includes t-shirt for new athletes and cost of banquet. Open to all ages 50 and up, regardless of county of residence. Information: Melinda at 575-799-6485

*Roosevelt County Little League opening ceremonies – 9 a.m., Portales Softball Complex, 201 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Food trucks; games all day long: t-ball, coach pitch, minor, and intermediate.

*Spring Market – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Hydration Station, 523 University Drive, Portales. Desserts, local vendors, and food trucks; Easter bunny on site for photos. Information: 575-749-2024

*Bark in the Park - ENMU Athletics invites everyone to bring their dogs to Greyhound softball and baseball games. Softball against UT Tyler – noon, Greyhound softball field; baseball doubleheader against UT Tyler – noon and 3 p.m., Greyhound baseball field. Sponsored by Wienerschnitzel. Giveaways include free hot dog gift cards, "ENMU Bark in the Park" collapsible water bowls, and appetizers from Dickies BBQ. Information: 575-562-2153

*Spring Market – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Hydration Station, 523 University Drive, Portales. Desserts, local vendors, and food trucks; Easter bunny on site for photos. Information: 575-749-2024

*As Delicious As It Gets Comedy Extravaganza – 7 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Featuring comedians Troy Delicious, Juicy J Hernandez, Big T Compos, R. Keith Breckenridge; hosted by Raymond Mondragon. Open to ages 13 and up; tickets $15-30. Concessions and full bar available. Information and tickets: http://www.Eventbrite.com/e/542311838307

April 3

*50-plus Olympics sign-up – 1-4 p.m., Roy Walker Gymnasium, 316 W. Second St., Portales. Cost $20; includes t-shirt for new athletes and cost of banquet. Open to all ages 50 and up, regardless of county of residence. Information: Melinda at 575-799-6485

*Guest artist Kenneth Drobnak, tuba – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

April 4

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

*50-plus Olympics sign-up – 5-7 p.m., Roy Walker Gymnasium, 316 W. Second St., Portales. Cost $20; includes t-shirt for new athletes and cost of banquet. Open to all ages 50 and up, regardless of county of residence. Information: Melinda at 575-799-6485

April 5

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

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-3:30 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

*Teens and Tweens Programming: Reading challenge and scavenger hunt: Celebrate Library Week – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

April 6

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Dora school district. Information or to make appointment: Leslie Whitecotton or Amanda Harris at Dora Schools at 575-477-2216

*Skywarn spotter training classes – 1:30-4 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m., Room 112, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to anyone interested in learning about weather. Presented by National Weather Service meteorologists. Information: https://www.weather.gov/abq/skywarn_sked

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Flying Cutterbucks” by Kathleen Rogers. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents State Street Ballet’s “The Jungle Book”— 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Marshall Auditorium box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

April 7

*Good Friday

*Cesar Chavez blood drive challenge — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Each donor receives two $10 Amazon e-gift cards. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

April 8

*Easter Egg-Stravaganza – 9 a.m.-noon, Guy Leeder Softball Complex, 1801 E. 14th St., Clovis. Sponsored by the Bank of Clovis and presented by the City of Clovis Parks & Recreation Department. Free activities for the whole family, including egg hunt for ages 0-12, pictures with the bunny, craft table and sponsor booths. Children need to bring their own baskets. Information or sponsorship opportunities: visit https://bit.ly/2023EasterEggStravaganza

*Portales community Easter Egg Hunt – 2 p.m., soccer fields behind Portales High School, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Sponsored by the PHS National Honor Society & Business Professionals of America. Open to ages 2-10; bring your own baskets. Information: Heather Christensen or Tamara Price at 575-356-7000

*ENMU School of Music presents “Opera 101: A Night of Opera Scenes” – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Tickets $6; available at http://www.enmu.edu/operalive. Free to students with ID. Information: 575-562-2377

Ongoing

*“Ritual Reparations” featuring works by Jessica A. Wagner and Lisa Tremaine –through Thursday, Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: clovis.edu/museums

*University Juried Art exhibit – Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open during regular GSSC hours through Friday. Information: 575-562-2189

*Free walk-in tax preparation assistance – 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 12 (except for March 14-15), Room 137, ENMU College of Business, Portales. (Brick building north of the tennis courts.) Collaboration of ENMU and AARP. Information or to request a free tax aide document checklist prior to your visit: email [email protected]

*Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for March and April at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, are Ed and Chris Martinez with watercolors, pastels, and pencils. Information: 806-946-9221

*Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) provides regular food distributions to Clovis and Portales. Income eligibility requirements apply. Information: http://www.fbenm.org or 575-763-6130

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