Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities

Events calendar: Nov. 5

Today

*Daylight saving time ends – turn clocks back one hour

Monday

*RadTech Open House - 5-7 p.m., Allied Health Building, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Learn more about the CCC radiologic technology program and tour the building. Instructors and current students on hand to answer questions. Information: 575-769-4979

*Fall Bingo Bonanza – 6:30 p.m., Red Arrow Bingo, 320 W. 21st St., Clovis. Seats $50 in advance; $60 at the door; cash only. Benefit for Clovis MainStreet. Information or to reserve a seat: 575-518-5508

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

*Fall Saxophone Studio Recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Tuesday

*Election Day – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Curry County voting locations: La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis; Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis; North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis; Farmers Electric Cooperative, 3701 N. Thornton St., Clovis; Countyline Fire Department (formerly “Road Barn”), 1006 CR 6, Clovis; Pleasant Hill Fire Department, 304 SR 77, Texico; Grady Senior Center, 104 W. Main, Grady; Melrose City Hall, 105 E. Ave. B, Melrose; Texico Community Building, 215 N Griffin, Texico. Roosevelt County voting locations: Dora Senior Center, 227 Ave. A, Dora; Elida Community Center, 704 State St., Elida; Floyd Community Center, 1572 NM Highway 267, Floyd; Jake Lopez Community Center, 705A E. Lime St., Portales; Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: Curry County Clerk’s office at 575-763-5591; Roosevelt County Clerk’s office at 575-356-8562

*Blood drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Free t-shirts for donors. Information: 877-258-4825

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math) special guests “Bunnicula” performers Israel Stacy and Atlas Walag — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Open house – 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3015, 2815 West Seventh St., Clovis. Joint Veterans Council Veterans Week event. Information: 575-763-6561

Wednesday

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

*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

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

*Free lunch for all area veterans – noon-2 p.m., Wesley House, 1417 S. Ave. K, Portales (across the street from ENMU Golden Student Success Center. Information: Elizabeth Kirkwood at 620-770-9643

*Ask-A-Lawyer Legal Fair - 1:30-4 p.m., Campus Union Building, ENMU , Portales. Free in-person 20-30-minute consultations on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsored by Ninth Judicial Pro Bono Committee and the Volunteer Attorney Program of New Mexico Legal Aid. Information: Bella Zayani at [email protected]

*Teens and Tweens programming: Book discussion of “Eragon” by Christopher Paolini – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Open house – 6-8 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 2800 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Joint Veterans Council Veterans Week event. Information: 575-763-4030

Thursday

*Honor and Remember Veterans Day celebration – 9 a.m., Dora Consolidated Schools, 100 School St., Dora. Coffee and donuts will be served. Information: 575-477-2216

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

*First United Methodist Church Turkey Day – 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5-7:30 p.m., carryout only (no indoor dining), First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Tickets $13; available in advance or at the event; cash, check, or credit card. Information: 575-356-8597

*Clovis Community College Veterans Day event – 11:30 a.m., CCC Commons, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Speeches from veterans, performance by Clovis High School band, free lunch.

*Deadline to enter floats for Clovis Veterans Day Parade – noon, Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis. Parade takes place 10 a.m. Saturday. Information: Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 575-763-3435

*Open house – 3-9 p.m., Elks’ Lodge 1244, 218 Sycamore St., Clovis. Joint Veterans Council Veterans Week event. Information: 575-762-9598

*International Games Month: Apples to Apples and card holder craft – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*2nd annual RGH Foundation Boots and Bling – 5:30-8:30 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Music, food, beer and wine, silent auction. Tickets: $40 individual; $400 table of eight (includes three bottles of wine). All proceeds benefit RGH Hospital and Clinic. Information or to check on ticket availability: [email protected] or call 575-309-1998

Friday

*Veterans Day observed

Saturday-Nov. 12

*Free vaccine clinic for healthy dogs – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., High Plains Humane Society, 608 W. 21st St., Clovis. Offering free distemper/parvo and rabies shots; microchips available for $15 suggested donation. Drive-up clinic; keep dogs in car until their turn; dogs must be on leash. If assistance is needed for dog transportation, contact [email protected] or call 317-294-2551 to arrange services. Payments/donations may be made with cash app, Venmo or Square. No appointments necessary

Saturday

*Veterans Day

*Red, White and Blue We Thank You Veterans Parade – 10 a.m., Hilltop Plaza running south on Main Street, Clovis. Top three places awarded in veterans’ organization floats, veterans’ organization marching units, business/organization, youth organization, and community. Winners announced at noon at VFW Post #3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Parade registration required by noon Nov. 9. Information or to sign up: Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 575-763-3435

*Holiday Bazaar – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. More than 70 vendors; free admission. Information: 575-935-5000

*Thankful for a Home 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]

*Roosevelt County Veterans Day observance – 10:30, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Service by American Legion Post 31. Free meal for all to follow at VFW Post 9515, 316 S. Main Ave., Portales. Information: Randy Dunson at 575-760-3341

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Anderson Quartet” — 7 p.m., Norman & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 Main St., Clovis. Featuring Navajo Jazz trumpeter and ENMU alum, Delbert Anderson. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 military/senior/student. Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

*University Friends of Music POPS Concert – 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Tickets $40; advance purchase required. To inquire about possible remaining tickets: 575-359-0145

Nov. 12

*Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Legacy Church – Clovis campus, 3401 N. Norris St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

*Thankful for a Home pet adoption event – 10 a.m.-3 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]

*Holiday Bazaar – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. More than 70 vendors; free admission. Information: 575-935-5000

Nov. 13

*International Games Month: Scrabble – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Blues guitarist Carvin Jones, the “King of Strings,” in concert – 7:30-9:30 p.m., Enchanted Ballroom, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. General admission $30; 12 and under free; VIP tickets $75, including meet and greet, preferred seating, etc. Advance tickets available https://www.carvinjones.com/band. Information: 575-935-5000

*Milnesand Community Thanksgiving – 6 p.m., Community building, Milnesand. Fire department provides turkey, ham, brisket, and beverages. Please bring sides dishes and desserts to share. Information: 575-760-0612

Ongoing

*Pintores Art League artist display for November at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photography. Information: 575-921-7965

*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]