Events calendar - July 28

Today

*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

Monday through Wednesday

*Donations accepted for upcoming annual garage sale – All day, Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

Monday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-noon, San Jon Municipal Schools, Seventh Street, San Jon. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the San Jon school district. Information or to make appointment: Miranda Chavez at San Jon Schools at 575-576-2466

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Fort Sumner Municipal Schools, 1001 Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Fort Sumner school district. Information or to make appointment: Robyn Drake at Fort Sumner Municipal Schools at 575-355-7766

*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

Wednesday

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

Thursday

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m., by appointment only, Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 Missouri Ave. Melrose. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Melrose school district. Information or to make appointment: Trish Saulsberry at Melrose Schools at 575-253-4266

*Free preschool screening clinic — 9 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, Texico Municipal Schools, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Texico school district. Information or to make appointment: Debbie Ulibarri at Texico Schools at 575-482-3492

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: “Myths and Mysteries of New Mexico” by Barbara Marriott. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday

*Foodie Friday – 11 a.m. to sellout, C&S parking lot, 300 W. First St., Portales. Food trucks, live music.

*Annual garage sale – 5-7 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

Saturday

*Annual garage sale – 7 a.m.-noon, parking lot, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Information: 575-356-8597

*Eastern New Mexico University surplus auction – 9 a.m., 200 N. Ave. O, Portales.

*Causey/Lingo Reunion – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Causey Community Building, 418 Ave. A, Causey. Barbecue meal at noon; $25 per plate, payable at the door. Attendees are invited to bring items for silent auction that takes place from 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m .; also bring old school and community memorabilia for viewing. Information: Teresa Nance at 575-760-7362

*Hillcrest Zoo scavenger hunt – 10-11:45 a.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free to enter, but must pay zoo admission. Prize for top three winners. Information: 575-769-7873

*Back to School Expo – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free backpacks with school supplies, and more. Sponsored by Pattern Energy. Information: 575-935-5000

*Stuff the Bus school supply drive – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., locations in Portales and Clovis. Donations of new school supplies welcome at any of these locations: Walmart SuperCenter, 3728 N. Prince St., Clovis; Big Lots, 820 E. 21st St., Clovis; Office Max, 900 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis; and Walmart SuperCenter, 1604 E. Spruce St., Portales. Sponsored by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-769-2103

*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

Aug. 7

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8 a.m.-4 p.m., by appointment only, Logan Municipal Schools, 301 N. Second St., Logan. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Logan school district. Information or to make appointment: Angie Medrow at Logan Municipal Schools at 575-487-2252

Aug. 13-17

*2024 Curry County Fair – 4-11 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris St., Clovis. Information: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair

Aug. 20-25

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

Aug. 22

*Free preschool screening clinic — 10 a.m.-noon, by appointment only, House Municipal Schools, 309 N. Apple St., House. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the House school district. Information or to make appointment: Maria Northcutt at House Schools at 575-279-7353

*Around the World in Twelve Months: Africa – 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

Ongoing

*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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