Events calendar - July 14

Monday through Friday

*Vacation Bible School: “Breaker Rock Beach” – 6-8:30 p.m., University Baptist Church, 1012 W. 15th St., Portales. Open to kindergarten through sixth grade. Information: 575-356-4501

Monday

*Adventures in Play: Adventures from Great Heights – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games and STREAM (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math) for kindergarten through sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Summer reading movie: “We’re Back: A Dinosaur’s Story” (1993; G; 1 hour, 13 minutes) – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Cryptid Tales – 3-4:30 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Students in grades 6-12 will learn about cryptozoology (the student of animals claimed to have been seen, but not confirmed by science) around the world, design a cryptid for a trading card, and write a story about that creature. Each participant will take home a full trading card set and their story. Maximum attendance 10; pre-registration encouraged. Information or to pre-register: http://www.enmu.edu/summerprograms

*Monday Movie: “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023; PG-13; 2 hours, 34 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

Tuesday

*Lego Club — 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Adventures in Imagination: Shadow Art – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Crafts and experiments for second through sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*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

* Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum — 12:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Library Olympic Games – 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

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

*Truth, Justice, and the American: How Comics Animate Culture – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Presentation by Jeff Benham. Information: 575-769-7840

Wednesday

*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

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

*Adventures in Storytime: “Fancy Flamingos” – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. 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

*Movie Madness: “The Princess Bride” (PG, 98 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

*Adventures Together: A Night of Mystery – 5:15 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

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

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: Bring your own book. Information: 575-763-9687

*Guest Adventures: Greg Aguilar, Beekeeper Extraordinaire – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Guest performer; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940

*Greg Aguilar, Beekeeper Extraordinaire – 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

*Author reading and autograph session with D.L. Jennings – 6 p.m., Word Wall, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Jennings will read from his latest book, Days of the Dark, Book 3 of the Highglade Series (released July 9). A limited number of copies will be available for sale by the Friends of the Library. Information: 575-769-7840

Friday

*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: “Elemental” (2023, PG, 101 minutes) – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940

*Color Creators Coloring Club – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Come and go coloring group. Information: 575-763-9687

*Watercolor Paint Craft – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*39th annual Roosevelt County Heritage Days – 2 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Food and crafts booths, games for the kids, live music, dancing and more. Information: https://www.portales.com/ or call 575-356-8541

*Comedy show featuring Jose Sarduy – 6:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. General admission $25; VIP seats $45 (seating at tables near state with complimentary chips and salsa, and separate bar/concession). Information: Email [email protected] or call 575-935-5000

*Christmas in July adult night – 7-10 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. $25 ticket includes two drinks at the zoo; $35 ticket includes two drinks at the zoo and one at the after party at Red Door. Purchase tickets at the zoo. Information: 575-769-7873

Saturday

*Heritage Days Two-Mile Fun Run/Walk 2024 – 7:30 a.m., City Park near the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Race begins at 8 a.m. To guarantee a t-shirt, pre-register by 4 p.m. July 15 online or in person at Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Provide age/gender in comments. Awards for top finishers in different age categories. Information: https://www.portales.com/ or call 575-356-8541

*Heritage Days Car Show – 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Open to all antiques, collectables, classic cars, pickups and motorcycles; registration is 8 a.m.-10 p.m .; $25 per vehicle. Awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Information or to register: https://www.portales.com/ or call 575-356-8541

*Vacation Bible School: “Country Junction” – 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Floyd Baptist Church, 314 S. Roosevelt Road AG, Floyd. Open to kindergarten through sixth grade. Family ice cream party to follow. Information: 575-607-7252 or 575-760-4636

*Genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*Heritage Days Parade – 10 a.m., Portales. Parade will line up at 9:15 a.m. on South Avenue O and US 70 (west of ENMU campus). The route travels north on Second Street, turns right on Abilene Street, and ends at the Memorial Building, 2nd St turning right on Abilene and will end at the Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: https://www.portales.com/ or call 575-356-8541

*39th annual Roosevelt County Heritage Days – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Food and crafts booths, games for the kids, live music, dancing and more. Information: https://www.portales.com/ or call 575-356-8541

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

*Library Olympics – 1 p.m., south lawn, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Table Top Role Playing Games with G. Michael Rapp – 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*18th annual Cheeseburger Festival and Cook-off – 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (Central), Friona Community Center/Reeve Lake, 601 W. 15th St., Friona. Cheeseburgers available from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Central). Wrist bands $10; good for one cheeseburger or four quarter pieces, plus chips and a frisbee. Information: 806-250-3491

*Christmas in July– 7-10 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Regular zoo admission. Christmas music and lights, plus light refreshments. Information: 575-769-7873

July 21

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

*Christmas in July– 7-10 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Regular zoo admission. Christmas music and lights, plus light refreshments. Information: 575-769-7873

July 22

*Adventures in Play: The Great Book Chase – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Games and STREAM (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math) for kindergarten through sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Summer reading movie: “Alice in Wonderland” – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Soil compaction demonstration and noxious weed program – 5:30 p.m., Elida Community Center, 401 Clark St., Elida. Sponsored by Border Soil and Water Conservation District. Includes onsite funding application assistance, range monitoring, and updates on endangered species and land acquisitions. Includes supper, but RSVPs requested. Information or to RSVP: Deena Kinman at 575-760-1273 or email to [email protected]

July 23

*Lego Club — 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Adventures in Imagination: Wind Chimes and Sun Catchers – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Crafts and experiments for second through sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*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

*This Art Belongs in a Museum: Canvas Art – 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

July 24

*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

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

*Adventures in Storytime: Sensory play – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Preschool storytime. Information: 575-356-3940

*X Marks the Spot: Closing Party – 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

July 25

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

*Water Adventures: Closing Party – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Party to celebrate end of Summer Reading; all ages invited. Information: 575-356-3940

*Battle of the Badges Blood Drive: Clovis Fire Department versus Clovis Police Department — 1-6 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

*Movie Madness: “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (PG, 115 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: France – 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

*Open Mic Night – 7:30 p.m., Uncle Mike’s, 401 S. Ave. C, Portales. Musicians, poets, comedians are welcome to come share their talent. Free admission. Information: 575-562-8460

July 26

*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

*Battle of the Badges Blood Drive: Clovis Fire Department versus Clovis Police Department — 9:30 a.m.-2 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

*Adventures in Movies: “The Little Rascals” (1994, PG, 83 minutes) – 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Movie and popcorn; open to all ages. Information: 575-356-3940

*Flashlight/Freeze Tag summer reading wrap party – 5 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Closing reception ENMU Community Juried Art Exhibition – 5:30-6:30 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Information: 575-562-2189

July 27

*Portales Summer Jam: 3 on 3 Youth Basketball and Pickleball Tournament – 8 a.m., ENMU Courts on south side of campus, Portales. Registration opens at 8 a.m .; games begin at 9 a.m. Cost $25 per person (student and military discounts available); all skill levels welcome. Vendors, food trucks, music, and more. Sponsored by Roosevelt County Community Development Corp. Information: Jodi Diaz at 505-795-4868

*Pet Expo – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free; pets welcome. Vendors, K9 demos, giveaways, pet pageant, adoptions, and more. Information: 575-935-5000

July 28

*Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Legacy Church Portales Campus, 820 W. 18th St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

July 29

*Monday Movie: “Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” (2023; PG-13; 2 hours, 14 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 31

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

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 July at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Ann Johnson 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

*Clovis and Portales Farmers Markets – through October. Clovis Farmers Market: North Plains Mall parking lot, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis; open at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 a.m. Saturdays. Portales Farmers Market: corner of West First Street and South Avenue B, Portales; open at 5 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. Information: 575-760-0690

*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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