Area events - April 21

Today

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents the comedy “Dearly Departed” –2 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Off-Broadway comedy written by David Bottrell and Jessie Jones; directed by Leonard Madrid. 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

*At the Movies with the Clovis Community Band – 3 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free, but donations accepted. Songs from Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars, The Sound of Music and more. Information: 575-760-6257

*Full Moon Alpaca Yoga – 6:30 p.m., Windrush Alpacas, 770 CR M, Clovis. Open to adults 18 and up; $10 per person. Monthly charity event: this month’s beneficiary is Clovis-Carver Public Library. No yoga experience necessary; bring your own yoga mat, towels for under the mat, water, and a flashlight. Light refreshments will be available after the event; gift shop will be open. Information and tickets: Visit windrushalpacas.com

Monday

*A Taste of Passover – 2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Presentation by Richard Schwartz, ENMU professor of music. Enjoy samples of Passover Seder foods and learn the traditions behind them. Information: ENMU International Affairs at 575-562-4915

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

Tuesday

*Blood drive — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 US70, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Northeast New Mexico Water Planning open house – 3-7 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Hosted by the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission’s (NMISC) planning team. Help plan and take action for New Mexico’s water future. Join at any time between 3-7 p.m. to share your perspectives on water planning. Registration is encouraged but entirely optional. Information or to register: https://mainstreamnm.org/events/ne-new-mexico-water-planning-open-house/

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

*ENMU choirs present “Carmina Bursana” cantata by Carl Orff – 7 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore St., Clovis. Free joint performance of ENMU choirs and Clovis Community Chorus, with double piano by Cheryl Pachak Brooks and Jisook Park. In collaboration with the ENMU percussion ensemble under the direction of Emily Salgado. Solos by soprano Stephanie Beinlich, tenor Frank Rendon, and baritone Ashley Prewett. Information: 575-562-2377

Wednesday

*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

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

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

*Teens and Tweens: Tell a Story Day: Storytelling Relays – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

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

*SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training – 6-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: https://www.weather.gov/abq/skywarn_sked

*Around the World in Twelve Months: Asia – 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]

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

*Spring Saxophone Studio Recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Richard Schwartz, director. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Friday through Monday

*No trash dumping fees– noon Friday through noon Monday, City of Clovis Landfill, 2801 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Residential tire dumping also available during this time; limit 9 per family. Information: 575-763-9654

Friday

*Graveside memorial service with military honors for Homer J. Mitchell, World War II veteran killed in action on December 10, 1944 in Pachten, Germany, and missing for almost 80 years – 1 p.m., Portales Cemetery, 1600 E. Third St., Portales. Public is welcome. Services under the direction of Steed Todd Funeral Home, Clovis. Information: 575-763-5541

*Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., fellowship hall, Kingswood Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Mix Mom Prom – 8-11 p.m., Brickstreet Warehouse, 311 E. First St., Clovis. Open to adults 21 and older. Theme: “007, A License to Party.” Tickets $25 per person; $40 per couple. Music from Jocks on Wheels, hors d’oeuvres from Sodexo. Information and tickets: https://heymix.com/mom-prom-2024/

Saturday and Sunday

*Jurassic Empire indoor dinosaur exhibit – 10 a.m.-8 p.m., North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Tickets sold for two-hour blocks; prices range from $20-$35 dollars; children under 2 are free. Information and advance ticket purchase: https://jurassicempire.ticketspice.com/north-plains-mall-2024

Saturday

*Leadership Clovis golf tournament – 8 a.m., Colonial Park golf course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Four people to a team; $100 per person or $400 per team. Mulligans available at $5 each; limit eight per team. Prize money based on number of teams registered. Information: 575-763-3435

*Kiwanis Club of Portales flower sale – 8 a.m.-until sold out, parking lot, C & S Auto, 300 West First St., Portales. Geraniums (red, white, pink) $7 each. Petunias (red, purple, white, pink) $6 per half dozen; $12 per dozen. Pre-orders welcome; home delivery available day ahead of sale (April 26). Cash and checks only; please have exact amount of cash available if possible. Information or to pre-order: 575-714-7780

*Great American Clean-up – 8 a.m.-noon, Parks and Recreation Department, 500 Sycamore St., Clovis. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m .; sign up a team, receive a route, and pick up cleaning supplies. Morning refreshments will be provided; grab and go lunch at noon. Information or to pre-register: Visit cityofclovis.org/cleanup or call 575-769-7870

*Flourish Women’s Spring Tea – 10 a.m.-noon, The Bistro – Legacy Church, 341 N. Norris St., Clovis. Ladies of all age welcome; no childcare available. Donations welcome for Pregnancy Resource Center; please bring diapers and wipes. Bring a dish to share as assigned by first letter of your last name: A-F, cookies; G-M, little cakes; N-S, little sandwiches; T-Z, quiche. Information: 575-762-7751

*Spring Fling Pet Adopt-a-Thon – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PetSense, 4005 N. Prince St., Clovis. Sponsored by PetSense and Tractor Supply. Looking for food trucks. Booth space available for small businesses and local vendors for donation. Information or to sign up: Liz at 575-762-7239 or email to [email protected]

*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., bloodmobile, Kids Connection Daycare, 965 Curry Road H, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Vivian Chang faculty horn recital – 1 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*Closing reception K through ENMU art show – 1-3 p.m., Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Information: http://www.enmu/kENMU or call 575-562-2189

*Dairy Nights and Can-Am Lights – 6 p.m., The Embassy, 311 E. First St., Clovis. United Dairy Women fundraiser to benefit area children’s homes. Tickets: $100 per person; $1,500 table of ten. Dinner, dancing, drinks and raffle including a 2024 Can-Am Defender 800 MAX. Information or to buy tickets: https://www.uniteddairywomen.com/dairynightscanamlights

*Rodney Akins in concert – 6:30 p.m., Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales. Opener Mason and the Gin Line and Matthew Ancira. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $50 for standing-room-only floor access; $30 for lower-level reserved seating; and $20 for upper-level general admission. Tickets available online at http://www.enmu.edu/RodneyAtkins, by calling 575-562-2106, or by visiting the front desk of the ENMU Campus Union Building. Information: 575-562-2106

*Bike, jeep, and classic car blessing - St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Avenue O, Portales. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m .; line up for blessing at 10:45 a.m., followed by ride through Portales, parade-style. Suggested donation of $20 per vehicle, includes a ticket to the meal. Burgers, chips, drinks available to the public for $10. All donations support St. Helen youth group. Information: Benito Garcia at 575-650-4525

April 28

*Percussion Ensemble Spring Concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Emily Salgado, director. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Ongoing

*K through ENMU art show – through April 27, Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Exhibit open during regular GSSC hours. Closing reception for family and friend from 1-3 p.m. April 27. Exhibit closes at 3 p.m. April 27. Information: http://www.enmu/kENMU or call 575-562-2189

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through April at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Kelly Karn with photography. 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]