Events calendar

Wednesday

*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

*9/11 Patriot Day luncheon for first responders – 11 a.m., Hillcrest Park, 10th and Sycamore Streets, Clovis. All area first responders are invited. Delivery is available. Hosted by Steed-Todd Funeral Home. Information or to arrange delivery: 575-763-5541

Masterclass presentation by Mike Killion: "Independent Photojournalism and Media Promotion in the Digital World" – noon, room 149, ENMU Art and Anthropology Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

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

*Masterclass presentation by John Bryant: “Filmmaking, Music, and Production – A Personal Journey” – 2 p.m., University Theatre Center 160, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*Masterclass webinar by Kim Noltemy, president and CEO, Bohnett CEO Chair, Los Angeles Philharmonic: “The 21st Century Orchestra” – 3 p.m., room 136, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*Masterclass presentation by Robert Mirabel: “Cultural Identity Through Language and the Arts” – 4 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*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

*Why Not Wednesday Encore – 6-9 p.m., Plateau Plaza, Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Music by Anciras Brothers. $5 cover charge. Green chile bacon cheeseburgers and chips for $12. Cash/card bar available. Information: 575-935-5000

*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

Thursday

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

*Masterclass presentation: “Affecting Change for Native American Veterans”– 12:30 p.m., Room 112, ENMU Communication Building, Portales. Free public presentation by Thomas Bandzul, ENMU alumni, legislative counsel, veterans and Native American veterans advocate. Information: 575-562-2130

*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 in concert – 7 p.m., MainStage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, 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

Friday and Saturday

*Fall Festival – 4-9 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Five Heart Farms, 365 Curry Road 10, Texico. Pumpkin picking, live music, circus troupe performances, flower farm, food trucks, beer and wine, vendors, carnival games, and more. Entry: Adults $8 per day or $14 weekend; children $5 per day or $8 weekend; military $7 per day or $12 weekend; children 3 and under free. Information: Email to [email protected]

Friday through Sunday

*Clovis Portales Kennel Club September Dog Agility Trial – 8 a.m.-until close of competition daily (usually 4-8 p.m.), Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Agility competition for purebred and mixed breed dogs. Spectators welcome; no admission; no dogs except those which are entered. Information: 575-683-5177

Friday

*Special Olympics of New Mexico Equestrian Clovis Invitational – 8 a.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Showmanship at halter, stock seat equitation, and working trails. Free admission. Information: 575-714-0039

*Portales High School football homecoming – 7 p.m., Loy Stadium (formerly Greyhound Stadium), Portales. Information: 575-356-7015

Saturday

*Special Olympics of New Mexico Equestrian Clovis Invitational – 8 a.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Pole bending, barrel racing, figure 8 stakes race. Free admission. Information: 575-714-0039

*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

*Grand opening – noon-8 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Vendors, food trucks, music, games, mechanical bull, petting zoo, and more. Information: 843-412-4384

*Diamond in the Rough 60th anniversary celebration of Colonial Park Golf Course – 4-10 p.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Live music, bounce houses, a 360 photo booth, food trucks, and yard games. Information: 575-762-4775

*Friends of Oasis State Park Concert Under the Stars featuring Will Banister and the Tumbleweed Stompers – 5:30-10 p.m., main parking lot, Oasis State Park, 1891 Base Line, Portales. Park entry $5; suggested concert donation $10. Friends of Oasis fundraiser. Bring your own lawn chairs, drinks, and snacks. Information: 575-356-5331

Sunday

*Grand opening – noon-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Vendors, food trucks, music, games, mechanical bull, petting zoo, and more. Information: 843-412-4384

Sept. 16

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

Sept. 17

*Our Future, Our Vote: Voter Registration Brunch – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Commons, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free and open to the public; voter information and onsite registration available. Information: 575-769-4058

*Books and Babies: “Crawling Cuties” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

*Men’s Choir Festival closing concert – 4 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring area high school students in grades 9-12. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

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

*Country Bunco — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person, includes chicken fried steak dinner and game. Tickets available online at: https://square.link/u/0tyZ3M9o. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.com or 575-935-5000

Sept. 18

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

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

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Optimum, 1106 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

Sept. 19

*Canning Workshop: Canning Meat with Master Canner Randi Jo Eidsmoe – 10 a.m., McAlister Room, Jake Lopez Community Center, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Cost is $5 per person; RSVPs required by Sept. 16. Each participant leaves with a jar of canned meat. Pressure canner testing available. Information or to RVSP: 575-356-4417

*Preschool storytime: Letter B – 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

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, First Financial Credit Union, 700 W. Second St., Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*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

*Young adult programming: Movie Madness: “The Witches” (1990, PG, 91 minutes). – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

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

*Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association world championship rodeo – 6:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: $12. Information: 575-935-7000

*ENMU College Daze Rodeo – 7 p.m., Lewis Cooper Arena, Portales. Tickets available at the gate. Adults $10; free for children 12 and under, ENMU students, first responders, and military with ID. Information: 575-760-0104

Sept. 20

*Color Creators and Watercolor Painting – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Come and go coloring group. Information: 575-763-9687

*Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Kingswood Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association world championship rodeo – 6:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission: $12. Information: 575-935-7000

*ENMU College Daze Rodeo – 7 p.m., Lewis Cooper Arena, Portales. Tickets available at the gate. Adults $10; free for children 12 and under, ENMU students, first responders, and military with ID. Information: 575-760-0104

*Child find screening for ages 3 and up – by appointment only, Lockwood Early Childhood Center, 1113 S. Oak St., Clovis. free check of a child's developmental areas, including large muscle development, eye-hand coordination (fine motor skills), communication, concepts, personal-social skills, self-help skills, vision and hearing. Children must be residents of Clovis. Information or to schedule an appointment: 575-769-4465

Sept. 21

*Clovis Portales Association of Realtors Casa Esperanza Golf Scramble – 8 a.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Eighteen hole scramble; $400 per team; includes lunch. Prizes and/or cash for top three places. Money raised supports Casa Esperanza which provides housing and support for patients receiving medical treatment in Albuquerque. Information or to register: call or text Bretni at 575-309-1099, or Erica at 575-271-9033

*Junque in the Trunk Fest – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 886 CR 13, Clovis. Vintage items and gifts. Information: 575-799-6613

*7th annual Burns GrillFest – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Burns Do It Center, 2400 N. Prince St., Clovis. Benefit for Angel Arms (local cause which helps Cannon airmen fly home for holidays, etc.). Local grillers and smokers invited to compete; public buys $20 tickets to sample the results. Information: 575-935-1111

*4th annual Wings ‘N Wheels – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Regional Airport, 459 County Road 11.5, Texico. Free admission. Live music, vendors, food trucks, static plane displays, and car show. Information: 575-769-7890

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

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

*Table Top Role Playing Games – 1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Origami — 3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Parents’ Night Out Kids Basketball Camp – 4:30-9:30 p.m., The Rock, Clovis High School, 1900 Thornton St., Clovis. Open to ages 4-12; registration $25 per child. Evening of activities led by the CHS basketball team; pizza, games, concessions, locker room tours, movie, etc. All proceeds benefit CHS boys’ basketball booster club. Information: Email to [email protected]

*Second annual Sizzle for Success fundraiser for the Ma Cone Foundation – 5 p.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Cocktails at 5 p.m .; dinner at 6 p.m. Live auction, live music by the Delks. Tickets: $75 single; $140 couple. Information or to purchase tickets: Kaly Cone at 575-760-5969, Sheila Hays at 806-787-1708, or Kynzi Shelly at 575-607-7679

*Carve the Way Into Fall pumpkin carving contest – 6:30-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Regular zoo admission applies; pumpkins available for $5 each and carving takes place on site. Carved pumpkins will be used to decorate the zoo. Zoo staff will select one winner who will receive a "Behind the Scenes Tour" for four people led by zoo director Stephanie Chavez. Information: 575-769-7873

*Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association world championship rodeo followed by Sam Riggs concert – 3 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Concert slated to begin at 7 p.m. Admission: $45 (includes rodeo and concert); $12 rodeo only; $33 concert only. Advance tickets available at https://www.curryeventscenter.com/. Information: 575-935-7000

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater” — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Comedy and juggling performed by circus veteran Gregory Popovich, plus entertainment from more than 30 performing cats and dogs, all rescued from shelters. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office. Marshall Auditorium box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

*ENMU College Daze Rodeo – 7 p.m., Lewis Cooper Arena, Portales. Tickets available at the gate. Adults $10; free for children 12 and under, ENMU students, first responders, and military with ID. Information: 575-760-0104

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

*Aqui: A Celebration of the Mexican-American Experience – through Sept. 30, Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Art by Jacob Rodriguez. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 575-769-4932

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through September at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Gayle Walker. Information: 737-256-2300

*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]