Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Today
*Campus Walk and Talk – 7:30-8 a.m. Meet outside on the quad side ENMU’s Golden Student Success Center for a 30-minute stroll with other community members. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Bring a water bottle. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken” (2023, PG, 1 hour, 3 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
*Tiny Tots storytime: Pirates – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Adventures in Storytime: “S’mores Stories” – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940
*Goodwill Industries of New Mexico Community Career Fair – 1-4 p.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Dress for success and bring resumes. Information: 575-762-7277
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Movie Madness: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” (PG-13, 119 minutes) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Young adult summer reading program; open to teens in grades 7-12. Information: 575-356-3940
*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. 90’s Country Night with music provided by Jocks on Wheels Entertainment; line dancing instruction from Jill Matekaitis. $5 cover charge. Concession stand with green chile bacon cheeseburgers and chips for $12, plus chips, salsa, and popcorn. Cash/card bar available. Information: 575-935-5000
Thursday
*Preschool storytime: Pirates – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Guest Adventures: Tall Paul Magic – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Guest performer; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940
*Movie Madness: “Jumanji: The Next Level” (PG-13, 123 minutes) – 2 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Young adult summer reading program; open to teens in grades 7-12. Information: 575-356-3940
*Around the World in Twelve Months: Australia – 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. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: “Crazy Rich Asians” by Kevin Kwan. Information: 575-763-9687
Friday
*Dora High School boys’ basketball fundraiser garage sale – 7 a.m.-5 p.m., 302 S. Roosevelt Road S, Portales. Donations appreciated. Information or to arrange for pickup of donations: Karen Combs at 575-693-1794, DeeDee Mann at 303-233-2857, or Kris King at 575-760-4318
*Campus Walk and Talk – 7:30-8 a.m. Meet outside on the quad side ENMU’s Golden Student Success Center for a 30-minute stroll with other community members. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Adventures in Movies: “Mulan” (1998, G, 90 minutes) – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940
*Mini Golf at the Library — 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. All ages welcome. Information: 575-769-7840
*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. Donors receive a $10 gift card via donor rewards. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825
*Learn to play cribbage – 1-3 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open to anyone ages 13 and up. Free. Instruction session to prepare for cribbage tournament scheduled for 1-5 p.m. July 6. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Origami in the craft room – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Adventures Together: Night with the Blackwater Draw Museum – 5:15 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
Saturday
*Dora High School boys’ basketball fundraiser garage sale – 7 a.m.-1 p.m., 302 S. Roosevelt Road S, Portales. Donations appreciated. Information or to arrange for pickup of donations: Karen Combs at 575-693-1794, DeeDee Mann at 303-233-2857, or Kris King at 575-760-4318
*Grand opening for Roosevelt County Republican Party headquarters – 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Rough Riders Room, 101 S. Abilene, Portales. Information: Angie Smith at 575-714-0160
*Summer Marketplace – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 371 CR 10, Texico. Information: email [email protected]
*Confinement in the Land of Enchantment – 10:30 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Program about World War II Japanese internment camps in New Mexico by Nikki Nojima Louis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Family Pridefest – noon-4 p.m., City Park, East Ninth St., Portales. Free family-friendly event for all ages. Commercial vendors, informational booths, entertainment, and food. Information: Email to [email protected]
*Summer Afternoon Tea – 2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25 person; available online at: https://square.link/u/HxN4yWt1. Fancy hats welcome but not required. Information: 575-935-5000
June 30
*Trucks and Tracks – 2-9 p.m., Clovis Fun Center, 700 Fairlane, Clovis. Celebrate National Food Truck Day; go-karts, putt-putt, batting cages, food trucks. Information: 575-405-4501
July 1
*Summer reading movie: “The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Monday Movie: “My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3” (2023; PG-13; 1 hour, 31 minutes) – 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: 575-769-7840
July 2
*Lego Club — 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Tuesday Crafternoon – noon-2 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Bring your lunch and a craft to work on; socialize and connect with others in the community. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Ukelele Jam Band — 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Bring your own uke or use the library’s. Information: 575-763-9687
July 3
*Campus Walk and Talk – 7:30-8 a.m. Meet outside on the quad side ENMU’s Golden Student Success Center for a 30-minute stroll with other community members. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “The Little Rascals” (1994, G, 1 hour, 23 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
*Tiny Tots and Preschool storytime: The 4th of July – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
July 4
*Independence Day
*Smoke on the Water – 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Greene Acres Lake Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., skateboarding competition and three-on-three basketball tournament. 1-3 p.m., Freedom Car Show. 3-4:45 p.m., live music by Roundtable. 5-5:10 p.m., musical performance by Zia Elite Gymnastics. 5:15-6:30 p.m., live music by Audra and the String Benders. 6:50 p.m., Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard. 6:55 p.m., National Anthem by Stephanie Chavez. 7:15-8:45 p.m., live music by Never To Young. 9 p.m., fireworks (weather permitting). Information: https://heymix.com/contact/
*Simple Simon’s Independence Day Bash – 10 a.m.-10 p.m., SOS parking lot and field, 113 N. Ave. I, Portales. Food trucks, vendors, face painting, and more. Information: Email Aiden Aguirre at [email protected]
*Causey 4th of July Celebration – 4 p.m.-until fireworks are over, Causey Community Center and park, Causey. Potluck dinner; grill available for anyone to use. Games for all ages, bouncy house, fire pit, cotton candy, snow cones, photo booth, water balloon fight at 6 p.m. Bring a game and dish to share; extra clothing and towels recommended for kids. Information: 575-273-4249
July 5
*Campus Walk and Talk – 7:30-8 a.m. Meet outside on the quad side ENMU’s Golden Student Success Center for a 30-minute stroll with other community members. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms
July 6
*Anime Club — 11 a.m., craft room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Cribbage tournament – 1-5 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Open to anyone ages 13 and up. If fewer than 10 participants, tournament will be round-robin; if more than 10, single elimination ladder. Prizes for top three winners. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms
*Night sky observing – 8 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Baseline, Portales. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. Event is free, but park fees apply. Meet in the parking lot by the park office building to the right after the entrance. Bring water, a lawn chair, and mosquito spray. Binoculars also encouraged. Information: 757-846-7509
Ongoing
*ENMU Community Juried Art Exhibition – through July 26, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open during regular building hours. Closing reception 5:30-6:30 p.m., July 26. Information: 575-562-2189
*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through June at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Chelsea Robbins with mixed media. Information: 575-799-6359
*La Casa Family Health Center Summer Food Service Program – Mondays through Fridays through Aug. 2 at multiple locations in Clovis, Portales, and Melrose. All meals are grab and go; children must be present to receive meals. Sites and menus available at https://www.facebook.com/lacasafamilyhealthcenter/. Information: 575-356-6695
*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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