Events calendar - Aug. 7

Today

*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

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

*Blood drive — 3-6 p.m., bloodmobile, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Music by Full Circle. Concession stand; cash/card bar. Information: 575-935-5000

Thursday

*Reducing gun violence workshop – 6:30 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Featuring Sheila Lewis, gun safety advocate. Sponsored by the Democratic Party of Curry County.

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Friday

*Live music by the Curry County Outlaws – 6-10 p.m., Baxter-Curren Activity Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. Pot luck meal around 7:20 p.m. Information: 575-762-3631

Aug. 12

*Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) walk-in office hours – 1-3 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Constituents are invited to meet with staff, ask questions, and get help with federal agencies. Information: call 505-428-4680 or visit https://fernandez.house.gov

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

Aug. 13-17

*2024 Curry County Fair – 4-11 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris St., Clovis. Ticket prices: Adults (13 and up) $7 daily, $18 weekly; seniors (60 and up) $6 daily, $15 weekly; kids (ages 5-12) $3 daily, $8 weekly; military $5 daily, $12 weekly; children 4 and under are free. Information: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair

Aug. 13

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., bloodmobile, Mental Health Resources, 1621 Sutter Place, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Ribbon cutting and grand opening Curry County High Plains Pioneer Museum – 2:30 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. (Enter off Brady Avenue by the Old House.) Sponsored by the High Plains Historical Foundation and Curry County. Information: Kaitlin Bentley at 575-763-6016, Ext. 114

*Quilters’ Tuesday – 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. Information or to pre-register: Sara at 575-763-9687

Aug. 15

*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

Aug. 16

*Color Creators Coloring Club – 11 a.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., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

*3rd annual Curry County Battle of the Bands – 6 p.m., pavilion outdoor stage, Curry County Fairgrounds, 600 S. Norris St., Clovis. Six bands competing for $3000 prize. Information: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair

Aug. 17-18

*New Mexico Lady Storm 2024-25 girls’ basketball tryouts – New Mexico National Guard Armory, 601 S. Norris St., Clovis. 10 a.m.-noon, tryouts for ninth through 11th grade; 1-3 p.m., tryouts for fifth and sixth graders. Information: Coach Mario Caswell at 575-693-8283 or email [email protected]

Aug. 17

*Southwest Cheese Moo-ve It Truck Pull – 10 a.m.-noon, parking lot, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Teams competing to pull a 60,000 milk truck; individual competitions also available. Cost $400 for team (up to 15 members); $35 for individuals. Pulling harnesses provided. Sponsorship opportunities also available. All proceeds benefit United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Information and to register to compete: https://www.unitedwayenm.org/moo-ve-it-truck-pull

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

*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

Aug. 19

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

Aug. 20-25

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

Aug. 20

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., bloodmobile, ENMRSH, 2700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

Aug. 21

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Taylor Swift night with Jocks on Wheels. Concession stand; cash/card bar. Information: 575-935-5000

Aug. 22

*Sons and Daughters of the Roosevelt County Pioneers pot luck luncheon – doors open at 10 a.m., luncheon at noon, Jake Lopez Building, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Honoring Peggy Jones, Barbara Teel, Chock Banister, Melveta Baker Walker, and Mary Mixon Mendoza. Please bring a covered dish to share. Information: 575-760-1587

*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

*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

*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*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

Aug. 23

*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., bloodmobile, Calibers Shooters Sports Centers, LLC, 1654 US 60/84 West, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

Aug. 24

*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 Community of Lincoln Shelter Fund. 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

Aug. 28

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Plateau Telecommunications, 7111 N. Prince St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

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

*Why Not Wednesday – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Music by Rouzter. Concession stand; cash/card bar. Information: 575-935-5000

Aug. 29

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Aug. 30

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

Ongoing

*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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