Events calendar - Dec. 10

Today

*Holiday Bazaar – 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Hydration Station, 523 W. University Drive, Portales. Vendors and food trucks. Information: 575-749-2024

*Annual Causey community holiday dinner – 1 p.m., Causey Community Center, 418 Ave. A, Causey. Hosted by the Causey Homemakers Club; club will provide turkey and dressing, ham, bread, drinks, and some sides and desserts. Attendees are asked to bring at least two dishes to share: vegetables, salads, desserts, or a different meat dish. Silent auction and door prizes. Information: 575-273-4220

*Potluck and dance – 1-4 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Live music by Randy Chavez y Sol. Admission $5; all money goes to the band. Taco salads will be served; please bring an accompanying dish. Information: 575-762-8110

*Candle lighting service – 6 p.m., multi-purpose room, Elida Elementary School, 103 Church St., Elida. Cookies and punch to follow; parents of elementary students are requested to bring one dozen cookies each. Information: 575-274-6211

Monday

*Read-to-Reel movie “The Accidental Tourist” (1988, PG, 2 hours, 1 minute) – 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-Saturday

*Christmas Nights at the Zoo – 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1201 Sycamore St., Clovis. Light displays, festive treats, and holiday themed photo opportunities. Free admission. Information: 575-769-7873

Tuesday

*Blood drive — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 US 70, Portales. Donors will receive a $10 Amazon E Gift card (or choice of gift cards to other well-known retailers) redeemable via email. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended; all donors must arrive wearing masks. Information: 877-258-4825

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

*Cops and Kids Christmas fundraiser at Leal’s – 5-8:30 p.m., Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince St., Clovis. Local law enforcement waiting tables for tips and donations. All proceeds to Cops and Kids Christmas helping less fortunate children in the Clovis community during the Christmas holiday. Information: 575-769-7828

*Christmas Bunco – 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25, include meal, game, and holiday cheer. Bring an ornament to participate in the ornament exchange. Information or to RSVP: Email [email protected] or call 575- 935-5000

*Adult craft hour: Mini-books filled ornament – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited seating; RSVP recommended. Information or to RSVP: Sara at 575-763-9687 or email [email protected]

Wednesday

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

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

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

*City of Portales Animal Control Town Hall – 5 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Open forum to discuss concerns about animals in Portales. Advance questions welcome by email to [email protected]. Information: 575-356-4404

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Players present “A Christmas Carol” – 7 p.m., Norm and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 N. Main St., Clovis. Directed by Christy Mendoza. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets—only available in advance). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Theatre box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

Thursday

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

*Teens and Tweens programming: Movie Madness: “Home Alone” (PG, 102 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

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

*Free family movie night at the Yam Theatre: “Arthur Christmas” (2011; 1 hour, 37 minutes) – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. Sponsored by the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Information: 575-356-8541

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Accidental Tourist” by Anne Tyler. Information: 575-763-9687

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Players present “A Christmas Carol” – 7 p.m., Norm and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 N. Main St., Clovis. Directed by Christy Mendoza. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets—only available in advance). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Theatre box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

Friday

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Players present “A Christmas Carol” – 7 p.m., Norm and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 N. Main St., Clovis. Directed by Christy Mendoza. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets—only available in advance). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Theatre box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

Saturday

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

*Portales Police Department Santa Cop event – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Santa, cookies, and fun. Sign up by 5 p.m. Dec. 15 to participate. Information or to sign up: Visit the Portales Police Department at 42427 US 70, Portales, or call 575-356-4404, option 2

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Players present “A Christmas Carol” – 3 p.m., Norm and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 N. Main St., Clovis. Directed by Christy Mendoza. Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets—only available in advance). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Theatre box office opens at 2 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

*Clovis Community Band “Sounds of the Season” concert – 6:30 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., Clovis. Free, but donations will be accepted. Information: 575-760-6257

Dec. 17

*Inez Christmas service – 6 p.m. Inez Community Church, 2002 S. Roosevelt Road G. Bring wrapped presents for your children to slip into Santa’s bag, and finger foods to share. Attendees also invited to share songs, stories, skits, etc. Information: 575-607-8733

Dec. 18

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

Dec. 19

*Christmas open house and enchilada luncheon – 12-1:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Information: 575-356-8541

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

Ongoing

*Chaos and Comfort: Art by ENMU art faculty Ann Callen and Julian Francolino – through Dec. 15, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Callen teaches graphic design and Francolino teaches art history and observational drawing. Open during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

*Pintores Art League artist display for December at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Lois Snyder with oils. 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

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