Events calendar - Aug. 13

Monday

*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

Tuesday

*Curry County Fair – 4 p.m., Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: 4 and under free; $3 ages 5-12; $7 ages 13-59; $6 ages 60 and up; $5 military. 4-10 p.m., Antiques show case, old house, ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open. 6:30 p.m., dog agility and meet the breeds, Midway Arena. 4 p.m.-midnight, carnival open; Food Bank Night; wristbands $25 with two cans of food; $35 without food donation. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

Wednesday

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

*Curry County Fair – 4 p.m.-midnight, Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: 4 and under free; $3 ages 5-12; $7 ages 13-59; $6 ages 60 and up; $5 military. 4-10 p.m., Antiques show case, old house, ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open. 4 p.m., military appreciation meal for active duty and retired military, Oldest House in Curry County. 4 p.m.-midnight, carnival open; $1 per ride per person or $35 wristbands. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

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

Thursday

*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

*Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador meeting and ice cream social – 3-4 p.m., Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Enjoy ice cream and learn more about what the Ambassadors do. Information: 575-356-8541

*Curry County Fair – 4 p.m.-midnight, Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: 4 and under free; $3 ages 5-12; $7 ages 13-59; $6 ages 60 and up; $5 military. 4-10 p.m., Antiques show case, old house, ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open. 4 p.m.-midnight, carnival open; $25 wristbands; no coupon needed. 6 p.m., Little Buckaroo Rodeo, Midway Arena (bring your own stick horse). 6 p.m., salsa contest judging, indoor pavilion. 6 p.m., doors open for Grupo Yahari concert; concert begins at 7 p.m. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

*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

Friday

*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

*Curry County Fair – 4 p.m.-midnight, Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: 4 and under free; $3 ages 5-12; $7 ages 13-59; $6 ages 60 and up; $5 military. 4-10 p.m., Antiques show case, old house, ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open. 4 p.m.-midnight, carnival open; $35 wristbands. 4 p.m., Muttin’ Bustin’ Challenge, Midway Arena. 6 p.m., Junior Livestock dinner followed by sale. 6 p.m., Battle of the Bands, outdoor pavilion stage. 7-9 p.m., Renegade Rodeo, Mounted Patrol Arena. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

*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

Saturday through Aug. 21

*ENMU Dawg Days – on-campus events welcoming new students to Portales

Saturday

*Curry County Fair – 9 a.m.-midnight, Curry County fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: 4 and under free; $3 ages 5-12; $7 ages 13-59; $6 ages 60 and up; $5 military. 9 a.m., Plateau Great American Turtle Race, Curry County Events Center. 10 a.m.-noon, Moo-ve It Truck Pull, Curry County Events Center. 10 a.m-10 p.m., Antiques show case, old house, ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open. 10:30 a.m.-noon, youth events, Curry County Events Center. Noon-midnight, carnival open; $35 wristbands. 2 p.m., Litte Miss Curry County pageant, indoor pavilion. 3 p.m., Muttin’ Bustin’ Challenge, Midway Arena. 5 p.m., Renegade Rodeo, Mounted Patrol Arena. 6 p.m., doors open for Kevin Fowler concert, Curry County Events Center; concert begins at 7 p.m. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

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

*13th annual Southwest Cheese Moo-ve It Truck Pull – 10 a.m.-noon, parking lot, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Benefit for United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Also raffling six gift baskets; $10 per ticket. Information and updates: https://www.facebook.com/UWENMTruckPull/

*Old Timers Day Celebration – 10:30 a.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Celebrating area seniors age 50 and older. Registration 10:30 a.m .; live music 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m .; lunch 12:15 p.m .; awards 12:30 p.m. recognizing oldest pioneer woman/man and earliest pioneer woman/man. Lunch provided by Curry County and served by volunteers. Information: 575-935-7000

*Little Miss Curry County Fair pageant – 2 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds pavilion, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Snacks and drinks available for purchase. Information: 575-935-5000

*Portales Community Fair – 5-7 p.m., Dallan Sanders Patio, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Local businesses and organizations are invited to showcase their business and/or products for ENMU students and families on the first day of ENMU’s Dawg Days. Tables may be reserved by 5 p.m. July 31. Information or to apply for a table: ENMU Office of Campus Life at 575-562-2108

Aug. 21

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

Aug. 22-27

*Roosevelt County Fair – Fairgrounds, Portales. Online fairbook, schedule, and information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

Aug. 22

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, ENMRSH, Inc., 2700 E. Seventh St., 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: 877-258-482

Aug. 23

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Rebecca” by Daphne du Maurier. Information: 575-763-9687

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Live music by Hansen Jazz Experience and Rouzter. $5 cover charge, $5 drinks all night long, $10 burgers and chips. Information: 575-935-5000

Aug. 24

*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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

Aug. 25

*Luncheon fundraiser – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Los Abuelitos Senior Center, 1515 W. Fir St., Building A, Portales. Steak fingers, mashed potatoes, corn or green beans, roll, brownie; $7 a plate. Call-in orders welcome. Information or to place order: 575-356-5056

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

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]