Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Monday
*Curry County 4-H volunteer meeting – 6:30 p.m., County Extension Office, 600 Woods St., Clovis. Dinner and information session for 4-H volunteers, leaders, parents, and anyone interesting in learning more about 4-H. RSVPs requested; Zoom link available for those who can’t attend in person. Information or to RSVP: 575-763-6505 or email to [email protected]
*Read-to-Reel movie “Fahrenheit 451” (2018; PG-13; 1 hour, 40 minutes) – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Outside snacks welcome. Information: [email protected] or 575-763-9687
Tuesday
*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Mr. Roboto — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
*Tryptich Trio Recital - 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring Sara Rushing on piano, James Barger on saxophone, and Evgeny Zvonnikov on violin. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Wednesday
*See You at the Pole – 7:30 a.m., Portales High School, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Community prayer event open to all.
*Tiny Tots storytime: Fall – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: “Don’t Fall Down” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Hispanic Food Truck Rally – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., ENMU, Portales. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Public is invited.
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*First meeting of Girls Who Code – 4 p.m., ENMU, Portales. Free national afterschool program for girls in grades 4-6; will meet Wednesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. for 10 weeks. Girls will learn AI, block-based languages like Scratch, text based languages like Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, computational thinking, robotics, etc. Information: Email to Eduardo Ceh-Varela at [email protected]
Thursday
*Preschool storytime: Fall – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Senior citizen public hearing – 2 p.m., Hillcrest Senior Life Center, 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Public opportunity to voice opinions including senior hunger, affordable housing, physical and mental health, community services, and employment opportunities. Information: 575-762-9405
*Teens and Tweens: Censor This: Banned Book Cypher – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Adult Game Night – 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Cards and board games; open to ages 18 and up. Information: [email protected] or 575-356-3940
*Around the World in Twelve Months: Spain – 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
*Preschool storytime: “Watch Out for Sharks” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Portales Death Café presents “One Last Cup? Tea, Cakes, and Talk on a Universal Truth” – 6 p.m., meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Free and open to the public. Group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. Information: [email protected] or 505-603-2777
*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
*Argentine accordionist Alejandro Brittes Trio – 7 p.m., Greyhound Lounge, lower level ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by ENMU Multicultural Affairs. Information: 575-562-2451
Friday
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825
*High Plains Cosplay introduction to cosplay (costume play) – 4:30-5:30 p.m., Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to all ages. Learn about the history of cosplay and brainstorm characters and costumes. Information: https://enmu.libguides.com/cosplay or call Regina Bouley-Sweeten at 575-562-2679
*Monster Trucks Maniac – 7 p.m., Mounted Patrol Arena, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Early-bird tickets prices: Adult $25; child (ages 3-12) $10; one free kid ticket with each adult ticket. Day of show prices (cash only): Adult $30; child (ages 3-12) $15. Children 2 and under free when held in lap. Information and advance tickets: MonsterTrucksManiac.com
Saturday
*Cub Scout Adventure Day – 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m., Ned Houk Park, NM 209, north of Clovis. Open to all youth kindergarten through grade five from eastern New Mexico and west Texas. Free, but online registration is required. Volunteers also welcome from grades 6-12 and adults, but also must pre-register. Registration link: https://scoutingevent.com/413-89258. Information:
A.J. Soliz-Chavez at 575-2912049
*18th annual tournament to benefit local Ronald McDonald House Charities – 9 a.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Four-person scramble; shotgun starts begin at 9 a.m. Entry fee $100 per person; includes lunch, driving range, and cart refreshments. Information: Robyn Snowberger at 575-799-2824
*Punkin Patch Fall Carnival and Health Fair – 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Baxter-Curren Senior Center, 908 N. Hickory St., Clovis. Pumpkin decorating, games, pie auction, silent auction, health screenings, flu shots, etc. Information: 575-762-3631
*Fiesta Car Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis St., Clovis. Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bikes. Entry $15 per vehicle. Information: Joe at 575-799-1623 or Juan at 575-749-2651
*Friends of the Library book drive – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Donated books of all genres accepted at the back door of the library (Pile Street entrance) for upcoming used book sale. Information: 575-763-9687
*Voter registration – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sweetwater’s at Landall’s, 421 S. Ave. C, Portales. Must be able to provide last four digits of Social Security number or complete New Mexico driver’s license number. Information: email to [email protected]
*8th annual Downtown Clovis Sidewalk Sale – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Main Street, Clovis.
*Move for Your Mood: A Mental Health and Recovery Celebration – 11 a.m., Greene Acres Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. Physical activity stations, vendor tables, prizes. Sponsored by Curry County Health Council and United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-763-6016
*Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiestas – 1-10 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis St., Clovis. Food, carnival games, live music. Information: 575-763-4445
*Black and White Masquerade Ball – 4-7 p.m., Hillcrest Senior Life Center, 1704 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Open to seniors age 50 and up; free admission. Snacks and refreshments provided. Music by All About Alice. Information: 575-769-7908
*Draggin’ Main Hang Out – 6-8 p.m., parking lot, Taco Box, 136 W. 21st St., Clovis. In memory of Dusty Vineyard. Information: message the Draggin’ Main Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/dragginmain
*Texico High School Theatre presents “Murder on Murder Range” – 6 p.m., Texico Schools Cafeteria, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Chuckwagon dinner murder mystery. Tickets $35; includes play and brisket meal. Seating is limited; purchase tickets by Sept. 26. Information: 575-482-3305
*Monster Trucks Maniac – 7 p.m., Mounted Patrol Arena, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Early-bird tickets prices: Adult $25; child (ages 3-12) $10; one free kid ticket with each adult ticket. Day of show prices (cash only): Adult $30; child (ages 3-12) $15. Children 2 and under free when held in lap. Information and advance tickets: MonsterTrucksManiac.com
*NightShade live at the Civic Center – 8-11 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Doors open at 7 p.m .; concert at 8 p.m. Cover charge: $7 general admission; $5 for military. Concession stand and cash bar available. Information: 575-935-5000
Sunday
*Fiesta Car Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis St., Clovis. Open to cars, trucks, motorcycles, and bikes. Entry $15 per vehicle. Information: Joe at 575-799-1623 or Juan at 575-749-2651
*Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiestas – 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 108 Davis St., Clovis. Food, carnival games, live music. Information: 575-763-4445
*Fall Tea Party – 2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25 per person; available in advance at https://square.link/u/Nzl5IAqG. Information: 575-935-5000
*Fiesta de Familias – 3-8 p.m., Lindsey Park, 820 N. Ave. M, Portales. Free food, games, and music. Presented by Portales Cultural Affairs Committee and New Mexico Martin Luther King Junior Commission. Information: 575-356-6662
*Praise Quartet – 6 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Southern gospel music. Information: Paul Tankersley at 575-762-0362
