Events calendar - Sept. 4

Today

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

*Preschool storytime: “Welcome Back” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Young adult programming: Book discussion of “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Copies of the book are available in the young adult room for checkout. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday through Sept. 15

*New Mexico State Fair – Fairgrounds, 300 San Pedro, NE, Albuquerque. Information: https://statefair.exponm.com/

Thursday

*Preschool storytime: Ms. Ashley’s favorites – 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

*“Santa Fe’s Belen Cut-Off: The Eastern Railway Company of New Mexico” by Randy Dunson – noon, meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Presentation will follow a brief meeting of the Friends of the Portales Public Library. Open to all; brown lunches welcome. Information: 575-356-3940

*Preschool storytime: “Welcome Back” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

Friday and Sept. 8-11

*High Plains Humane Society low cost spay and neuter clinic – in Clovis by appointment only. Dogs $100; cats $50. Limited appointments; first come, first served. Information or to submit an application: email to [email protected]

Friday

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Central time), bloodmobile, Farwell Country Church, 995 County Road Y, Farwell, TX. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

Saturday

*Desert Cruzers’ 27th annual Run to Hillcrest: Rod Run and Show-n-Shine – Hillcrest Park, 1001 Sycamore St., Clovis. Registration 8 a.m.-11 a.m .; awards begin at 3 p.m. Open to all street-driven vehicles. Entry fee $35 prior to Sept. 1; $40 after. Register online at http://www.desertcruzers.com. Information: Loyd Rolan at 575-799-1880

*Pet vaccine and low-cost microchips clinic – 8 a.m.-noon, parking lot, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Drive-up clinic; keep pets in car until notified; dogs must be leashed; cats must be in carrier. For healthy dogs: distemper/parvo – free; rabies $5; microchip $15. For healthy cats: FVRCP (cat distemper/cat cold) – free; rabies $5; microchip $15. Cash only; no appointments necessary. Sponsored by Petco Love, Petco Lovelost, and Mile High Canine Rescue

*2024 Fiesta – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Fun, games, food, raffles, live music. Information: 575-356-4241

*Pet Jamboree – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Uncle Mike’s, 401 S. Ave. C, Portales. Vendors, food trucks, live music, baked goods, paw print painting, face painting. Pets available for foster and adoption. Donate unopened cans or bags of pet food.

*Anime Club — 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

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

*Free dance featuring Grupo Duzura – 7-11 p.m., St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Information: 575-356-4241

*Night sky observing – 7:30 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

Sept. 8

*2024 Fiesta – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Fun, games, food, raffles, live music. Information: 575-356-4241

Sept. 9

*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Tara Vander Dussen. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $25 for non-members; all tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103

Sept. 10

*Blood drive — 11 a.m-3 p.m., bloodmobile, parking lot, Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 3100 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Happy Birthday, Roald Dahl! — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*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

*The Cherry Pepper Project – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Tribute to Don Cherry, featuring Delbert Anderson (trumpet), Chris Beaty (saxophone), David Larson (saxophone), Evan Suiter (bass), Milton Viilarrubia (drums), and Robert Muller (piano). Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Sept. 11

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

*Preschool storytime: “Cactus Critters” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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

*Teens and Tweens: Game On: Bring your favorite games – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Emily Howes Heilman (mezzo-soprano) and Valerie Trujillo (piano) guest recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Sept. 12

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

*Family book club – 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The BFG” by Roald Dahl. Extra copies available for checkout. Open to all ages; no family required. Information: 575-356-3940

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

*Clovis dinner event for Ducks Unlimited – 6:30 p.m., Clovis Point Bar & Grill, Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Fundraiser in support of wetlands conservation. Adult tickets $60; youth tickets $35; sponsorships and group tables available. Information or to buy tickets: https://ducksunlimited.myeventscenter.com/event/Clovis-Dinner-Event

*Robert Mirabel and Rare Tribal Mob – 7 p.m., MainStage, University Theatre Center, Portales. Award-winning Pueblo musician and Native American flute player and maker from Taos Pueblo, NM. Free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Reserve your free tickets by visiting enmu.edu/Mirabal. Information: 575-562-2377

Sept. 14

*8th annual Skeet Shoot Fundraiser: Clays for a Cause – 8:30-11:30 a.m., Idsinga Dairy, 43351 US 70, Portales. In memory of Jim Idsinga. Adult, child, and team divisions; $50 adult, $35 child, $175 team of four. Five station courses, prizes, food trucks. All proceeds benefit Roosevelt General Hospital Foundation. Information: email to [email protected] or call Jeanette Orrantia at 575-309-1998 or Lori Bohm-Porterfield at 575-760-9847

*Open House – 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, 1356 NM 236, Portales. 9 a.m. - welcome center opens; 10 a.m. - tours begin; noon-2:30 p.m. – lunch, welcome, worship; 3-4 p.m. – Cannon Air Force Base K-9 demonstration; 3-5 p.m. – kids’ games and activities; 4-5 p.m. – fire department smoke house demonstration; 4-5 p.m. – ENMU police safety demonstration; 4-5 p.m. – food trucks; 5-6:30 p.m. – evening entertainment by the Flying J Wranglers. Information: 575-356-5372

*Clovis Evening Lions Club statewide food drive – 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Local sites to donate non-perishable food items are S&S Supermarket, 2204 N. Main St., Clovis, and Albertson’s Market, 1905 N. Prince St., Clovis. All items collected locally will be donated to church food pantries in Clovis. Information: 575-791-0586

*Railroading reunion – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis.Open to all veteran and retired railroad workers, friends, and families. Potluck lunch. Meat, potato salad, and slaw provided; if able, please bring a side or dessert. Information: Call or text Randy Dunson at 575-760-3341

*International Observe the Moon Night – 7 p.m., parking lot, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. Free and open to the public; experienced telescope users welcome to join in and set up for public viewing. Information: 757-846-7509

Ongoing

*Beautiful Utility: An Exploration of Afghan Blankets—Known and Rediscovered – through Sept. 20, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

*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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