Events calendar - April 9

Today

*Easter

*Jurassic Empire drive-thru event – 10 a.m.-8 p.m., parking lot, North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Large, realistic moving dinosaurs. Vehicle with 1-7 passengers - $55.00 plus $4.50 ticket fee; vehicle with 8-14 passengers $85.00 plus $6.99 ticket fee. Tickets good for two-hour increments; drive-thru takes one hour or longer. Tickets available online, or onsite if not sold out. Information and to buy advance tickets: https://www.jurassicempire.com/events/clovis-nm

*ENMU School of Music presents “Opera 101: A Night of Opera Scenes” – 5 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

Monday

*50-plus Olympics sign-up – 10 a.m.-1 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

*Clovis Takes the Stage (live music leading up to Clovis Music Festival) – 6-9 p.m., Grupo Mezcal featuring Monica at Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/

*Clovis Takes the Stage (live music leading up to Clovis Music Festival) – 6:30 p.m., Hunter Wainscot at K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Information: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/

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

*Friends of Music scholarship finals competition – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*K-ENMU Art Exhibition - Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Opens today and runs during regular GSSC hours through April 5. Information: 575-562-2189

Tuesday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-3 p.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

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

*Quilters’ Tuesday – 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. Pre-register or information: Sara at 575-763-9687

*Clovis Takes the Stage (live music leading up to Clovis Music Festival) – 6-8 p.m., jazz ensemble The Hanson, Norman & Vi Petty Rock 'N' Roll Museum, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/

Wednesday

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club discussion: “What are you reading?” — 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: “Bouncing Bunnies” — 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

*Valencia Art Show Fundraiser – 5-6:30 p.m., Valencia Elementary School, 1415 S. Globe Ave., Portales. Featuring art from third and fourth grade artists. Entry fee $2 per person, includes one ticket for donated art raffle; additional raffle tickets available for $2 each. Information: 575-562-4148 or 575-562-7090

*Clovis Takes the Stage (live music leading up to Clovis Music Festival) – 5:30 p.m., Hunter Wainscot at Bandolero Brewery, 421 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/

Thursday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9-11 a.m., by appointment only, House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple St., House. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the House school district. Information or to make appointment: Robin Alden at House Schools at 575-279-7353

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

*Blood drive — 12:30-4:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Each donor receives a $10 Amazon e-gift card. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

*46th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship at ENMU – 3:30 p.m., Forensic Science Presentation, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building room 111; 5:30 p.m., screening of student films, University Theatre Center. Information: 575-562-2501 or visit https://my.enmu.edu/web/jack-williamson-lectureship/home

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

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club discussion: “What are you reading?” — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*Clovis Takes the Stage (live music leading up to Clovis Music Festival) – 8-11 p.m., Rouzter at Kelly’s Bar and Grill, 2208 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/

Friday

*46th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship at ENMU – 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., various locations, ENMU, Portales. 8:30 a.m., Academic Panel: Roundtable on Teaching with Speculative Fiction, Campus Union Building Zia Room; 10 a.m., reading by guest of honor Arkady Martine, CUB Zia Room; noon, luncheon, CUB Ballroom, $12 (advance reservations required); 2 p.m., gaming session, Jack Williamson Liberal Arts Building (JWLA); 3 p.m., Panel Discussion 1A – Climates of Empire, JWLA room 111, and Panel Discussion 1B – Worldbuilding, JWLA room 104; 4:10 p.m., Panel Discussion 2A – Artificial Intelligence, JWLA room 111, and Panel Discussion 2B – New Genres and Trends in Fiction, JWLA room 104; 5:20 p.m., Panel Discussion 3A – Short Attention Span, JWLA room 111, and Panel Discussion 3B – The Craft and Routine of Writing, JWLA room 104. Information: 575-562-2501 or visit https://my.enmu.edu/web/jack-williamson-lectureship/home

*Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library used book sale – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Clovis Takes the Stage (live music leading up to Clovis Music Festival) – 4-7 p.m., Bring Me the Gypsee at Red Door/Levine’s Gardens, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/

*Clovis Musical Festival – Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. 6:30 p.m., doors open; 8 p.m., Uncle Kracker; 9:30 p.m., Eli Young Band. Tickets $35-$55. Information and tickets: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/tickets

*ENMU Jazzfest – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday through April 23

*The Tabernacle Experience – 11 a.m.-8 p.m., daily, Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main St., Portales. Cost $10 per person. Journey through a full-scale replica of the Tabernacle of the Wilderness. Information and advance reservations: centralwired.org or call 575-356-6001

Saturday

*Spring Health Fair – 9 a.m.-noon, Roosevelt General Hospital Clinic, 42121 US Highway 70, Portales. Reduced price fasting lab draws available 7 a.m.-6 p.m. April 10-13, with results provided at the fair. No draws will be made at the fair. Free provider consultations; height, weight, BMI checks; behavioral health; free child vaccines; car seat checks; blood pressure checks; hearing and speech screenings; Covid pulmonary diagnosis; and more. Information: email [email protected]

*The Traveling Comic Book Store – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hampton Inn and Home2Suites, 224 Fairway Terrace North, Clovis. Admission $1; free for children 12 and under. Sponsored by Kenny’s Comics. Information: 432-212-4552

*Friends of Clovis-Carver Public Library used book sale – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Kids Fishing Clinic – 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Base Line, Portales. Sponsored by the Friends of Oasis. Open to ages 6-17; free entry with donation of canned goods; preregistration required at https://forms.gle/gZG3fnZC8znSmSEB6. Educational stations, door prizes, lunch is provided. Information: 575-356-5331

*Genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*46th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship at ENMU – 10 a.m., creative writing workshop (free, but advance registration required), JWLA room 111. Information: 575-562-2501 or visit https://my.enmu.edu/web/jack-williamson-lectureship/home

*Spring Fling pet adoption event – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PetSmart, 601 Texas St., Clovis. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens available through Cindy’s Hope for Precious Paws; all are up-to-date on shots, spayed/neutered, microchipped. Information: [email protected]

*Anime Club — 11 a.m., craft room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Clovis Takes the Stage (live music leading up to Clovis Music Festival) – 4-7 p.m., Brannon Oliver & Company at Red Door/Levine’s Gardens, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/

*Clovis Musical Festival – Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. 6:30 p.m., doors open; 8 p.m., Los Huracanes del Norte. Tickets $35-$55. Information and tickets: https://www.clovismusicfestival.com/tickets

*ENMU Jazzfest – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

April 16

*Double reed studio recital - 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Ongoing

*Free walk-in tax preparation assistance – 1-4 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 12, 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]

*K-ENMU Art Exhibition - Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open during regular GSSC hours through May 5. Information: 575-562-2189

*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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