Events calendar - Feb. 25

Monday through Wednesday

*Peer support for first responders – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Interactive advanced four-day class (32 hours) focused on teaching public safety personnel the art of peer support. Hosted by the Eastern New Mexico Behavioral Health Leadership Council, and taught by current law enforcement officers, police psychologists, mental health providers, and retired law enforcement officers with extensive expertise and experience in verbal de-escalation and crisis management. Limited to 30 attendees, with priority given to first responders; advance registration requested. All attendees will receive a training certificate; free CEUs provided to law enforcement, and detention/probation officers. Information and online registration: https://www.rooseveltcounty.com/bh/ or call 575-356-5307

Monday

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

Tuesday

*Curry County Adult Detention Center job fair – 10:30 a.m., CCADC, 801 Mitchell St., Clovis. Learn about open positions and county benefits, tour the facility, meeting administrative staff. Information: 575-763-6016

*From West Africa to North America: Diary of an Early Career Scientist – 2 p.m., Pecos Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Presentation by Anu Ogunleye, ENMU assistant professor of agriculture. Free and open to the public. Information: ENMU African American Affairs at 575-562-2437 or email to [email protected]

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

*Visiting artist lecture by Larry Bob Phillips – 7 p.m., Lecture Hall (Room 110), ENMU Art and Anthropology Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. In 2018, Phillips took a position as Meow Wolf’s paint and pigment specialist; in 2019 he became the director of the Roswell Artist in Residence. Information: 575-562-2373

Wednesday

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Floyd Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Preschool storytime: “Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Young adult 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

Thursday

*Dr. Seuss birthday party – 3:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games, birthday cake. Open to all ages. 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 Milagro Beanfield War” by John Nichols. Information: 575-763-9687

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Native Gardens” – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Anne Beck. General admission $10, senior citizens (60 and up) $7; active duty military $7; free to ENMU students with valid ID. Purchase in advance at http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or at the door. Information: 575-562-2711

Friday

*City of Portales employee appreciation day – all city offices closed

*ENMU Department of Music presents “Once Upon a Mattress” – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Musical direction by Jessica Posada; stage direction by Marie Smithwick; produced by Stephanie Beinlich. Tickets $7 general admission; free to ENMU students with ID. Advance tickets available at http://www.enmu.edu/operalive. Information: 575-562-2377

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Native Gardens” – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Anne Beck. General admission $10, senior citizens (60 and up) $7; active duty military $7; free to ENMU students with valid ID. Purchase in advance at http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or at the door. Information: 575-562-2711

*Deadline for submission to annual K through ENMU Art Show - Juried exhibition; no entry fee. Open to public, private or homeschooled students in kindergarten through their senior year of high school. All media types are welcome. Artwork must be original, completed within one year of entry deadline. and may not have been previously shown at the Runnels Gallery. Entry forms, including photos of artwork due today. Selected art must be on campus on March 22; exhibit opens April 1 and runs through April 27. Information and entry form: http://www.enmu.edu/kENMU

Saturday

Free pet vaccine and low-cost microchip clinic – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady, Clovis. Free DAPPv for dogs, HCP for cats, and rabies vaccines. Microchipping $15; cash only. No appointments necessary. Drive-up clinic; keep pets in car until asked. Dogs must be leashed; cats must be in a carrier; bring previous vaccine records if available; healthy animals only. Donations welcome to offset supply costs. DAPPv and HCP supplied by PETCO. Rabies vaccines sponsored by RezDawg Rescue and Mile High Canine Rescue. Clinic sponsored by High Plains Humane Society. Cash donations welcome to offset costs. Information: 575-791-2572 or email to [email protected]

*ENMU Department of Music presents “Once Upon a Mattress” – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Musical direction by Jessica Posada; stage direction by Marie Smithwick; produced by Stephanie Beinlich. Tickets $7 general admission; free to ENMU students with ID. Advance tickets available at http://www.enmu.edu/operalive. Information: 575-562-2377

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Native Gardens” – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Anne Beck. General admission $10, senior citizens (60 and up) $7; active duty military $7; free to ENMU students with valid ID. Purchase in advance at http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or at the door. Information: 575-562-2711

March 3

*Free pet vaccine and low-cost microchip clinic – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady, Clovis. Free DAPPv for dogs, HCP for cats, and rabies vaccines. Microchipping $15; cash only. No appointments necessary. Drive-up clinic; keep pets in car until asked. Dogs must be leashed; cats must be in a carrier; bring previous vaccine records if available; healthy animals only. Donations welcome to offset supply costs. DAPPv and HCP supplied by PETCO. Rabies vaccines sponsored by RezDawg Rescue and Mile High Canine Rescue. Clinic sponsored by High Plains Humane Society. Cash donations welcome to offset costs. Information: 575-791-2572 or email to [email protected]

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

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Native Gardens” – 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Directed by Anne Beck. General admission $10, senior citizens (60 and up) $7; active duty military $7; free to ENMU students with valid ID. Purchase in advance at http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or at the door. Information: 575-562-2711

*Symphonic band and wind symphony concert – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sidney Shuler, conductors, with guest conductor Andrew Yozviak of West Chester University. Information: 575-562-2377

*Ryan Stevenson in concert – 7 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. General admission tickets $20. VIP tickets $35 (limited in number; include early entry and meet and greet with Stevenson). Tim Timmons will open. Information and tickets: https://showops.co/e/192/ryan-stevenson-gospel-nights-unplugged

March 5

*City of Clovis municipal officer election – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Voting sites include Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway; Youth Recreation Building, 1504 E. Seventh St .; Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. Second St .; Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St .; and City of Clovis Fire Substation #5, 220 W. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828

*“My Journey to ENMU” luncheon with ENMU First Lady Stephanie Johnston – 11:30 a.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. RSVP via email by Feb. 29 to Catalina Arana at [email protected] or call 575-562-2454

*City Connection – 5-6 p.m., Council Chambers, Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Interactive question and answer session with Portales city manager Sarah Austin. Attend in person or watch live on City of Portales Facebook page. Session will be posted the next day on YouTube. Information: 575-356-6662

Ongoing

*Early voting for Clovis city elections – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays through March 2, North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7828

*Free in-person tax preparation service in Clovis – sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax Aide. Call 575-742-8473 and leave message to schedule appointment. Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday; by appointment only; available for seniors 50 and over. Roy Walker Rec Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis: Mondays appointment only; 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays; walk-ins only; any age. Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis: April 13; walk-ins only; any age.

Free in-person tax preparation assistance in Portales – sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax Aide and ENMU College of Business. Available 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through April 10. (Closed March 11-15 for ENMU spring break.) Room 137, ENMU College of Business, Portales. Simple returns only; no appointments; free tax aide checklist available by emailing [email protected]. Information: 575-218-5797

*Pintores Art League artist display for February at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Sandra Chancey with watercolors, pastels, and 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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