Events calendar - Aug. 6

Through Saturday

*Lea County Fair and Rodeo – Lea County Fairgrounds, 101 S. Commercial St., Lovington. Information: https://www.leacountyfair.net/ or 575-396-8686

Today

*School supply kit giveaway – 11 a.m., H & R Block, 421 S. Ave. C, Suite B, Portales. Fifty supply kits for kindergarten through 12th grade. One kit per family; student must be present; first come, first served. Information: 575-356-8352

Monday

*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: Dawn Burnett/Julissa Rivera at Dora Schools at 575-477-2216

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Fort Sumner Municipal Schools, 1001 Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Fort Sumner school district. Information or to make appointment: Robyn Drake at Fort Sumner Municipal Schools at 575-355-7766

*Ribbon cutting – 10 a.m., new Portales City Hall, 1028 W. Community Way, Portales. Information: 575-356-6662

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

Tuesday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 1-4 p.m., by appointment only, Logan Municipal Schools, 301 N. Second St., Logan. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Logan school district. Information or to make appointment: Angie Medrow at Logan Municipal Schools at 575-487-2252

*Fundraiser to benefit Clovis Hillcrest Park Zoo – 4:30-8:30 p.m., Texas Roadhouse, 512 E. Llano Estacado, Clovis. Bring flyer (screenshots accepted) to eat at Texas Roadhouse; 10 percent of ticket will be donated to the zoo. Flyer available at https://www.facebook.com/ClovisHillcrestParkZoo. Information: 575-265-5106

*Christian Women Connection prayer retreat and salad supper potluck – 5 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

*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

Wednesday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-noon, 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: Michelle Victor at Elida Schools at 575-274-6211

*Plains Regional Medical Center free back to school event – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., parking lot, Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Food trucks, face painting, games, prizes. Accepting donations of school supplies to benefit area elementary schools. Information: 575-769-2141

*Meet the Teachers events – 2-4 p.m., all Clovis elementary schools. See classrooms, drop off school supplies and meet staff members. To enroll or complete returning student verification, visit: http://www.clovis-schools.org/page/registration. For a directory of schools and school zone information, visit: http://www.clovis-schools.org/page/schools/.School supply lists for each grade can be found online: http://www.clovis-schools.org/documents/schools/supply-lists/405840

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Live music by Jump. $5 cover charge, $5 drinks all night long, $10 green chile cheeseburgers. Information: 575-935-5000

Thursday

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes. Information: 575-356-3940

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

Friday

*Clovis Back to School Health Center Celebration – 3-6 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 W. 13th St., Clovis. Free event with blood pressure checks, shots for kids, dental screenings, food, games, backpack giveaways, vendors. Information: 575-359-3801

*Summer songfest and potluck meal – 5 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Free gospel music concert with members of Living Word Church, New Life Assembly, Salvation Army, Christian Believers, and Impact Church. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

*Melrose Old Timers’ Day music festival – 7 p.m., PE Complex, Melrose Schools, 100 Missouri Ave., Melrose. Full concession stand opens at 6 p.m. Tickets: $8 adults 13 and up; $5 children 3-12. Sponsored by the Melrose High School junior class. Information: Jamie Widener at 575-799-3348 or Bill at 575-742-6500

Saturday

*Melrose Old Timers’ Day – various locations, Melrose. 9 a.m., line up for parade at Church of Christ parking lot; 9:30 a.m., parade; 10 a.m., car show in the park; 10:15 a.m., Melrose Downs turtle race. Games, food, vendors. Sponsored by the Melrose Rotary Club. Information: Jamie Widener at 575-799-3348 or Bill at 575-742-6500

*Portales Back to School Health Center Celebration – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Portales. Free event with blood pressure checks, shots for kids, dental screenings, food, games, backpack giveaways, vendors. Information: 575-359-3801

*Monarch Formals model search – 10 a.m.-noon and 3-5 p.m., Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Looking for men, women, boys, girls of all ages and sizes to work as volunteer models and ambassadors for Monarch Formals. All finalists age 8 and up will receive six sessions of model coaching. One top finalist will receive a professional photo shoot and be featured on Monarch Formals marketing. All minors must be accompanied by an adult; headshots will be taken day of event. All models must pay for travel and expenses at events in the High Plains area. Information: 575-749-8177

*Back to school party – 10 a.m., Uncle Mike’s, 401 S. Ave. C, Portales. Free admission; live music all day long, vendors, food trucks. Accepting donations of school supplies to benefit Portales Schools. Information: 575-749-1153

*Art display and demonstration – noon-6 p.m., patio, Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Free; view art and visit with artists. Featured artists include Clyde Davis, wood carving; Greg Senn, chainmaille; Ivan Boyd, sculpture; Melody McGinniss Sandburg, stained glass. Sponsored by the High Plains Art Collective.

Aug. 14

*Read-to-Reel movie “Rebecca” (1940, TV-PG) – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Outside snacks welcome. Information: [email protected] or 575-763-9687

Aug. 15-19

*Curry County Fair – Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

Aug. 16

*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Karaoke and entertainment by Clovis Aerial and Circus Arts. $5 cover charge, $5 drinks all night long, $10 green chile cheeseburgers. Information: 575-935-5000

Aug. 17

*Special needs day – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Activities for participants, family, and caregivers. Tour the fairground, selected carnival rides, live entertainment, lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: Lexie Myers at 575-762-4246

*Let’s Talk: Chat with the Portales City Manager – 5:30-6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. 7th St., Portales. Special guests: Orlando Ortega, Water Department, Mayor Ron Jackson, Councilor Jim Lucero. Information: 575-356-6662

Aug. 18

*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. All donors through Aug. 31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win 1 of 5 $5,000 prepaid gift cards. Those who donate whole blood, Power Red, platelets or plasma are eligible for bonus points to redeem in Vitilant’s donor recognition program. Information: 877-258-4825

*Night sky observation – 8-11 p.m., Ned Houk Park, NM 209 north of Clovis. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. Free. Turn left at the park entrance, take the first right, follow down to the pavilion on the left. Bring water, a lawn chair, and mosquito spray. Binoculars also encouraged. Information: 757-846-7509

Ongoing

*Clovis and Portales Farmers’ Markets – open through the end of October. Clovis Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m.-sellout Tuesdays and Saturdays, North Plains Mall parking lot, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmers’ Market – 5 p.m.-sellout Mondays and Thursdays, corner of First Street and Avenue B, Portales. Information: 575-760-0690

*Pintores Art League Artists of the Month displaying for July and August at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Sandra Chancey with watercolors, pastels, and oils. 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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