Events calendar - Aug. 11

Monday

*2024 Curry County Fair entry day – 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

*Childfind – 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1-3 p.m., Brown Early Childhood Center, 520 W. Fifth St., Portales. Developmental screenings open to ages 0-4 for speech, vision, hearing, behavior. Information or to schedule an appointment: Special Student Services at 575-359-3707

*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

Tuesday

*Curry County Fair: Food Bank Night – Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: Adults (13-59) $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. 9 a.m. – county-bred swine show; 9:30 a.m. – rabbit show; 4 p.m. - ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open; 4:30 p.m. – booster swine show; 5 p.m. – market swine show. Carnival open from 4 p.m.-midnight; wristbands $25 with two cans of food; $40 without food donation. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

*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

Wednesday

*Curry County Fair: Military Appreciation Night – Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: Adults (13-59) $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. 8:30 a.m. – booster dairy show; 9 a.m. – dairy cattle show; 4 p.m. - ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open; 4 p.m. – free hamburger meal for all active duty and retired military served in front of the Oldest House; 4 p.m. – booster goat show; 4:30 p.m. – market goat show; 5:30 p.m. – booster lamb show; 6 p.m. – market lamb show. Carnival open from 4 p.m.-midnight; all rides $1 each or $40 wristbands. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

Thursday

*Curry County Fair: Hispanic Heritage Night – Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: Adults (13-59) $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. 9 a.m. – wether dam/wether doe followed by county-bred lamb show; 4 p.m. - ag building exhibits, home arts exhibits, commercial barn exhibits open; 4 p.m. – production steer show; 5:30 p.m. – county-bred beef show, followed by breeding beef and market beef shows; 6 p.m. – salsa making contest; 6 p.m. – Little Buckaroo Rodeo; 7:30 p.m. - concert featuring A.J. Castillo and special guest Jaime DeAnda. Carnival open from 4 p.m.-midnight with $25 wristbands. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

*Special Needs Day – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Activities for participants, families, and caregivers. Lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.. Tour of fairgrounds, select carnival rides, live entertainment. Information: Lexie Myers at 575-762-4246

*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

Friday

*Curry County Fair – Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: Adults (13-59) $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. 5 p.m. – Mutton Bustin’ Challenge; 6 p.m. – junior livestock sale dinner followed by junior livestock sale; 6 p.m. – 3rd annual Curry County Battle of the Bands; 7 p.m. – Renegade Rodeo; 7:30 p.m. – Josh Abbott Band in concert. Carnival open from 4 p.m.-midnight with $40 wristbands. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

*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

Saturday-Sunday

*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]

Saturday

*Curry County Fair – Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: Adults (13-59) $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. 9-10:30 a.m. – Great American Turtle Race; 9:30 a.m.-noon – Old Timers’ Day celebration (including lunch) for ages 50 and up; 11 a.m.-noon – youth day events; 2 p.m. – Little Miss Curry County Fair pageant; 4 p.m. – Mutton Bustin’ Challenge; 5 p.m. – Renegade Rodeo. Carnival open noon-midnight with $40 wristbands. Information and complete schedule: https://www.curryeventscenter.com/fair or 575-935-7000

*Hank Baskett Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament – Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Registration opens 7 a.m .; shotgun start 8 a.m. Cost: $500 for team of four; includes greens fee, golf cart, and lunch. Field limited to 26 teams. Cash prizes. Sponsored by El Desayuno Kiwanis Club of Clovis. Information: 575-762-4775

*Clovis High School Cross Country alumni run – 8 a.m., CHS track, 1900 N. Thornton, Clovis. One mile run open to all alumni and former coaches.

*Youth rabbit show – 9 a.m., events arena, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*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

*2024 Roosevelt County Fair entry day – 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*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

*School Spirit bunco — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person, includes buffet dinner and game. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.com or 575-935-5000

Aug. 21

*Roosevelt County 4-H annual pork chop breakfast – 6-10 a.m., Jake Lopez Community Center, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Tickets $12 per plate; includes pork chops, biscuits and gravy, eggs, coffee, orange juice, and milk. Delivery available for orders of 10 or more. All proceeds benefit Roosevelt County 4-H. Advance tickets available at the Roosevelt County Extension Office, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Information or to arrange for delivery: 575-356-4417

*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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