Events calendar - Jan. 21

Tuesday

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Wheatfields Estates, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Books and Babies: “Snug as a Bug” — 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): Outrageous Oculus/Mario Mania — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*New Year Bunco — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person, includes buffet dinner and game. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.com or 575-935-5000

Wednesday

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

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

*Teens and Tweens programming: Library Shelfie: Shelfie scavenger hunt – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

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

*Blood drive — 1-5 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Around the World in Twelve Months: Jamaican January – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Monthly international cuisine experience sponsored by RE/Max First Place Realtors. Tickets $25 individual; $45 couple; advance purchase or RSVP is required. Purchase tickets online at https://square.link/u/dQdHaMIZ, or RSVP by calling 575-935-5000 or sending email to [email protected]

*Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce annual banquet: Uptown Soiree – 6 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Dinner, awards, music, cash bar. Tickets $40 per person; $275 table of eight. Information or to reserve tickets: visit http://www.portales.com or call 575-356-8531

*Preschool storytime: “Crafty Cardinals” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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 of “The Rose Code” by Kate Quinn. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce 2024 annual awards banquet – 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Past presidents’ reception at 6 p.m .; dinner at 6:45 p.m. Tickets $75 each or $500 for table of eight; must be purchased in advance. Information or to inquire about ticket availability: Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce at 575-763-3435 or email [email protected].

*Into the Wild: A Recital Inspired by Nature – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Marie Smithwick faculty recital. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday

*Free pet vaccination and registration clinic – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., parking lot, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Sponsored by City of Portales Animal Services. Available vaccines administered by Petco Love are distemper/parvo for dogs and HCP for cats. Pets must be on leash or in carriers and be at least six weeks old. For free city registration, bring proof of rabies vaccination. Information: 575-356-4404

Jan. 28

*Annual German sausage dinner – 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. (CST), St. Ann’s Catholic Church, P.O. Box 660, Bovina, TX. Suggested donations: $15 for adults; $6 for children under six; dine in or carry out. menu includes sausage, creamed potatoes and gravy, green beans, homemade sauerkraut, homemade bread, homemade desserts, tea and coffee. Additional regular, jalapeno, or green chile sausage available for purchase day of event. Information: 806-251-1511

Jan. 29

*Clovis/Portales Microplex Legislative Dinner in Santa Fe – 6:30 p.m., Hotel Santa Fe, 1501 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe. Sponsored by Clovis Economic Development (CED), the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce and the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce. Cocktail reception at 6:30 p.m .; dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets $125 per person; advance purchase required. To reserve a room at Hotel Santa Fe, call 877-259-3409 or 505-982-1200 and request the Clovis/Portales Microplex group rate. Information: Kim Tipton at 575-763-3435

Jan. 30

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

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience— 7 p.m., Norman & Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, 206 Main St., Clovis. 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

Jan. 31

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

*Preschool storytime: “Wintry Trees” — 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

*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

Feb. 1

*Lynette Harris on storytelling – 11:30 a.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Presentation following a brief meeting of the Friends of the Portales Public Library. Open to the public; brown bag lunches welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

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

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. Information: 575-356-3940

Feb. 3

*Ties and Tiaras Daddy/Daughter Dance – 6-9 p.m., Clovis High School cafeteria, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Sponsored by the CHS Wildcadettes and open to dads and daughters of all ages. Tickets at the door; cash only; $20 per dad/daughter couple; $5 per each additional daughter. Photo booth and 360 video booth available for $10 each; bottled water available for $1. Information: Krissa Thomas at 575-769-2697

Feb. 4

*Chantez! Aimez! Faculty Recital of Stephanie Beinlich and Cheryl Pachak-Brooks – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Information: 575-562-2377

Feb. 6

*Tribute to Bob Marley – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Performances of 11 Marley songs by ENMU musicians and vocalists under the direction of visiting saxophonist and arranger, Deland St. Jules. Joint production of ENMU Music and ENMU Cultural Affairs. Information: 575-562-2377

Feb. 10

*Noonday Kiwanis Club of Clovis pancake fundraiser – 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis High School cafeteria, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and juice. Tickets: $8 for adults; $5 for ages 3-9; free for under 3.

Feb. 11

*ENMU Department of Arts and Culinary Arts presents 2nd annual Chocolate Sunday – 2-4 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Tickets $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Advance tickets available at available at enmu.edu/ChocolateSunday. Proceeds benefits student opportunities in the department, including workshops and artists-in-residence. All-you-can-eat chocolates, live jazz music, and community art auction. Information: 575-562-2373 or email [email protected]

Ongoing

*Pintores Art League artist display for January at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Holly Vineyard with acrylics. 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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