Events calendar - May 22

Today

*Eastern New Mexico Local Food Summit – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., room 101, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Sponsored by Ogallala Commons in collaboration with the Small Business Development Center at CC, and other civic organizations in Curry and Roosevelt counties. Presentations and field trips on local food production, groundwater, soil health, etc. Registration (including catered lunch) $35 at the door. Information: Berlin Arellano, Ogallala Commons NM Regional Coordinator, at (505)795-9848 or [email protected].

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” by Jane Wagner. Information: 575-763-9687

*Agriculture leasing town hall for southeastern New Mexico – 1-3 p.m., New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, 1615 West College, Roswell. Open to current agricultural lessees and those interested in learning more about agricultural leasing with the New Mexico State Land Office. Opportunity for State Land Commissioner Garcia Richard and the Agricultural Leasing Bureau staff to speak with, listen to, and answer questions from the agricultural community. Information: Email Chelsea Gregg at [email protected]

*Nonagenarian Fiesta – 2 p.m., Hillcrest Senior Life Center, 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9670

*Portales High School Maypole dress rehearsal – 6 p.m., PHS Gymnasium, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Information: 575-356-7015

Thursday

*Portales High School Maypole – 8 p.m., PHS Gymnasium, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Information: 575-356-7015

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 High School graduation – 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Doors open at 4 p.m .; tickets are required for admission. Clear bag policy will be observed. Information: 575-769-4350

*Fire/EMS Town Hall – 6:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Public event celebrating EMS week; door prizes for community and EMT’s. Information: 575-356-6662

*Farwell High School graduation – 7 p.m. (Central), Farwell High School, 805 Ave. G., Farwell. Information: 806-481-3351

Saturday

*Portales High School graduation – 10 a.m., Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000

*Anime Club — 11 a.m., craft room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Floyd High School graduation – 1 p.m., Floyd Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Information: 575-478-2211

*Elida High School graduation – 6 p.m., gymnasium, Elida Schools, 103 N. Church St., Elida. 575-274-6211

Monday

*Memorial Day

*Memorial Day observance – 10:30 a.m., Portales Cemetery, corner of 3rd and Kilgore Streets, Portales. Sponsored by American Legion Post 31. Information: Randy Dunson at 575-760-3341, or email at [email protected]

*Celebrate Recovery Memorial Day Barbecue and Gospel Music Songfest – 4 p.m., Living Word Church, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Praise and worship. barbecue, water balloons, fellowship, and fun for everyone. Free and open to all. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-219-1914

May 29

*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation” (2018, PG, 1 hour, 37 minutes) – 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free; open to all ages; first come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106

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

May 30

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe” by Jane Wagner. Information: 575-763-9687

May 31

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Bloodmobile, Curry County Offices, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

June 1-2

*Free pet vaccine clinic with low-cost microchips – 7 a.m.-10 a.m., parking lot, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Available vaccines: distemper/parvo for dogs, FVRCP for cats, and rabies for both. Microchips $15 per animal. Healthy pets only; bring previous vaccination records if available. Dogs must be leashed; cats must be in a carrier. Cash payments only; donations welcome to offset costs. Sponsored by High Plains Humane Society, Rezdawg Rescue, and Greater Good Charities. Information or for assistance in transporting multiple animals: email to [email protected] or text 317-294-2551

*Curry County Home and Garden Expo – 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission $5. Information: 575-935-7000

June 1

*Community Day informational and recruitment fair – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Community Services Center, 1100 Community Way, Portales. Free food, live music, door prizes. Information: 575-356-8576

*2024 Purple Pride Hall of Honor alumni luncheon – 12:30-3:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $40 per person; $300 table of eight; on sale at the superintendent’s office, Administration Building, 1009 Main St., Clovis. Sponsored by Clovis Municipal Schools Education Foundation and Alumni Association. 2024 honorees include Jamiah Hargins (Harris), Chet Pharies, Heather Waller (Leal), John Ortiz, Jan Cox, and Vanoy Welch. Information: 575-769-4300

*Pride Kickoff and Drag Performance – 7 p.m., Red Door on Main, 412 N. Main St., Clovis. Open to ages 21 and up; $5 cover charge. Doors open at 7 p.m .; event begins at 8 p.m. Information: [email protected]

Ongoing

*Young Masters Juried Student Art Show – through Wednesday, Eula Mae Edwards Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Featuring work by students from the Clovis Municipal Schools. Information: 575-769-4300

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through May 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

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