Events calendar - Aug. 18

Today

*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]

Monday through Saturday

*Tatzoopalooza fundraiser – noon-7 p.m. daily, Hillcrest Park Zoo, 110 W. 21st St., Clovis. Flash tattoos by Ronster Tattoo; 50 designs; $60 each or two for $100; proceeds support Hillcrest Park Zoo. Walk-ins only; no appointments necessary. Information: 575-769-7873

Monday

*2024 Roosevelt County Fair entry day – 10 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

Tuesday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: Adults (13-64) $10 daily, $30 weekly; seniors (65 and up) $5 daily, $20 weekly; kids (ages 6-12) $5 daily, $20 weekly; children 5 and under are free. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – youth horse show. 3:30-5 p.m. – bandana race. 5-10 p.m. – home arts and merchants’ buildings open. 5:30 p.m. – market swine show. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*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

*Public meeting to discuss the proposed Liebelt Channel multi-use trail from Bob Spencer Park to Greene Acres Park – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Presentation followed by question and answer session. Additional comments welcome through Sept. 30 by mail to Trent Doolittle, 3831 E. Lohman Ave., Suite 200, Las Cruces, NM 88011 or via email to [email protected]. Information: 575-800-4614

Wednesday

*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

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Special Needs Day and discount admission day. Free admission for all individuals with special needs. Discount admission: Adults (13-64) $5; seniors (65 and up) $2; kids (ages 6-12) $2; children 5 and under are free. 6 a.m.-10 a.m. – 4-H pork chop breakfast. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. – special needs activities. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. – Home arts building open. Noon-1 p.m. – special needs goat show. 1-4 p.m. – market goat show. 5-7 p.m. – market lamb show. 5-10 p.m. – merchants’ building open. 5-10 p.m. – carnival open with $35 armbands. 6 p.m. – praise and worship event. 6 p.m. – DM Productions team roping. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*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

Thursday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Military, Senior Citizens, and First Responders Day. Admission: Adults (13-64) $10 daily, $30 weekly; seniors (65 and up) $5 daily, $20 weekly; kids (ages 6-12) $5 daily, $20 weekly; children 5 and under are free. Discount admission for first responders and military with ID. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – antique tractor show. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – pioneer luncheon. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. – home arts building open. 1:30-3:30 p.m. – replacement dairy heifer show. 3-10 p.m. – merchants’ building open. 4-8 p.m. – DJ Uncle Tone. 5 p.m. – antique tractor parade. 5-10 p.m. – carnival open with $35 armbands. 6 p.m. – antique tractor games. 6-8 p.m. – breeding beef and market beef shows. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*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

Friday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: Adults (13-64) $10 daily, $30 weekly; seniors (65 and up) $5 daily, $20 weekly; kids (ages 6-12) $5 daily, $20 weekly; children 5 and under are free. 8 a.m. – Roosevelt County barbecue cook-off. 8:30-11 a.m. – supreme livestock showmanship contest. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. – home arts building open. 1-4 p.m. – DJ Foul Mouth. 3-10 p.m. – merchants’ building open. 4 p.m. – 5-D barrel race. 4-7 p.m. – music by Curry County Outlaws. 5-6 p.m. – awards banquet. 5p.m.-midnight – carnival open with $35 armbands. 6 p.m. – junior livestock sale and dinner. 7:30-10:30 p.m. – music by Stateline. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*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

Saturday

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: Adults (13-64) $10 daily, $30 weekly; seniors (65 and up) $5 daily, $20 weekly; kids (ages 6-12) $5 daily, $20 weekly; children 5 and under are free. 9 a.m. – registration opens for Kiwanis pet show. 10 a.m. – Kiwanis pet show, stick horse race, turtle race, dummy roping, bandana race, goat branding. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. – home arts building open. Noon-10 p.m. – merchants’ building open. 4-8 p.m. – DJ Uncle Tone. 5 p.m. – ENMU rodeo exhibition. 6-9 p.m. – cotton extravaganza and shepherds, sheep and wool lead. 5p.m.-midnight – carnival open with $35 armbands. 8-9:30 p.m. – music by Will Banister. 10-11:30 p.m. – music by Braxton Keith. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.com/

*STEAM Saturday: Robotics – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Kingswood Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Girl Scout sponsored event for girls in kindergarten through 12th grade. Information: Misty Ponce, regional manager Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails at 505-554-5665

*Community Open House – 1-4 p.m., Salvation Army Clovis Corps and Community Center, 317 E. Second St., Clovis. Games, snacks, prizes, bounce house, music. Information: 575-762-3801

*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. 25

*Roosevelt County Fair – Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Admission: Adults (13-64) $10; seniors (65 and up) $5; kids (ages 6-12) $5; children 5 and under are free. 4-10 p.m. – gates open to public. 4-6 p.m. – Portales ballet folklorico. 5p.m.-closing – carnival open with $35 armbands. 6:30-8 p.m. – music by Veneno. 8:30-10 p.m. – music by Arrasando Norte. Information: https://rooseveltcountyfair.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

*Willis Glen Miller III guest piano recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

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

Aug. 31

*100th reunion celebration for Lincoln-Jackson School – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis iAcademy at Lincoln-Jackson, 206 Alphon St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-4300

*Friends of Oasis State Park Catfish Challenge – 5-9 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Baseline Road, Portales. Registration opens at 3 p.m. Park entry $5; event entry $5; cash only. Ages 12 and up must have valid NM fishing license. Awards for four largest catfish in adult and junior divisions. Raffle tickets for prize. Information: 575-356-5331

*Night sky observing – 7:30 p.m., Ned Houk Park, NM 209 north of Clovis. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. Free. Turn left at the park entrance, take the first right, follow down to the pavilion on the left. Bring water, a lawn chair, and mosquito spray. Binoculars also encouraged. Information: 757-846-7509

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

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]