Events calendar - Sept. 29

Today through Oct. 5

*Eastern New Mexico State Fair – Fairgrounds, 2500 Southeast Main St., Roswell. Information: https://enmsf.com/

Today

*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

Monday

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

*Welcome to Cabaret – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Marie Bird faculty voice recital, accompanied by Stephanie Beinlich (voice) and Lanjiabao Ge (piano). Information: 575-562-2377

Tuesday

*Special guest lecture by Joel Ager, adjunct professor of materials science and engineering, University of California, Berkeley – 10 a.m., presentation area, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: https://www.enmu.edu/about/alumni/events/homecoming

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

*Green and Silver marching band festival – noon, Loy Stadium (formerly Greyhound Stadium), ENMU, Portales. Event for area high school bands to prepare for upcoming competitions. Spectators welcome to attend for free. Information: http://www.enmu.edu/GSClassic

*Christian Women Connection’s 7th Annual Chili Cook-off – 1-4 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2102 E. 21st St., Clovis. No cost to enter the cook-off. Public invited for all-you-can-eat chili with fixings, beverage, and desserts for $15 donation. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

*Ribbon cutting and open house – 2 p.m., Roosevelt Science Center, ENMU, Portales. Public is invited to see the newly renovated building.

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

Wednesday

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

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

*Genealogy in New Mexico – 2 p.m., Sandia Room, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Program by Henrietta Martinez Christmas, genealogist and author. Free and open to the public. Information: ENMU Hispanic Affairs Office at 575-562-2451 or [email protected]

*Memorial service honoring Patti Dobson, former director of ENMU Communication Department – 4 p.m., University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales.

*Teens and Tweens: Squiggle Art – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*8th Annual Powderpuff Tournament – 6:30-10 p.m., Loy Stadium (formerly Greyhound Stadium), ENMU, Portales. Sponsored by the Associated Students Activities Board. Free and open to the public.

Thursday

*Preschool storytime: Letter C – 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

*A Celebration of Jack Williamson: Reading of “Non-Stop to Portales” by science fiction and fantasy author Connie Willis – 3 p.m., presentation room, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to the public.

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge. Copies are available at the front desk for checkout. Information: 575-356-3940

*ENMU Ring Ceremony – 6 p.m., Administration Building, ENMU, Portales.

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

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Thanksgiving Play” – 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Larissa Fasthorse; directed by Leonard Madrid. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or 575-562-2711

Friday-Saturday

*Smoke-toberfest Cook-off and Cornhole Tournament – Alpo’s Barn, 220 FM 3125, Muleshoe, TX. Barbecue competition begins at 4 p.m. (Central) Friday. 11 a.m. (Central) Saturday event opens to the public. Admission $35, includes barbecue sampling, concert, and dance. Cornhole tournament entry fee $40 per team; cash to winners. Live music by Stateline Band. Sanctioned cook-off; open to ages 16 and up, amateurs and pros. Information: [email protected] or 806-236-7348

Friday

*Friends of the Library used book sale – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. All books are four for $1. Information: 565-763-9687

*Foodie Friday – 11 a.m.-sellout, parking lot, C&S Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Food trucks, live music.

*ENMU President’s Homecoming Barbecue and 90th Celebration featuring live music by Brannon Oliver – 4:30-6:30 p.m., shop area behind the ENMU president’s home, 1600 W. Cherry St., Portales. Free and open to the public.

*ENMU Homecoming Bonfire and Pep Rally – 6:30 p.m., north parking lot, Loy Arena (formerly Greyhound Arena), ENMU, Portales.

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Thanksgiving Play” – 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Larissa Fasthorse; directed by Leonard Madrid. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or 575-562-2711

*ENMU 90th anniversary Homecoming drone show – 7:30 p.m., north parking lot, Loy Arena (formerly Greyhound Arena, ENMU, Portales.

*ENMU Alumni Mix and Mingle featuring comedian Steven Michael Quezada – 8-10 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Free, but RSVPs encouraged. RSVP at https://my.enmu.edu/forms/alumni-rsvp

Saturday

*Hamilton Auto Group Car Show – 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 42447 US 70, Portales. Prizes, food, music. Open to all cars and motorcycles. Information: 575-356-3501

*Friends of the Library used book sale – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. All books are four for $1. Information: 565-763-9687

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

*ENMU Homecoming parade: “Out of This World” – 11 a.m., Abilene Street to ENMU via West First Street (US 70).

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

*ENMU Homecoming tailgate party – 2-6 p.m., parking lot, Loy Stadium (formerly Greyhound Stadium), ENMU, Portales. Alumni tailgate 3-6 p.m., west end of parking lot. Free food.

*ENMU Homecoming football game versus Central Washington – 6 p.m., Loy Stadium (formerly Greyhound Stadium), ENMU, Portales. Tickets $15-$50. Information: https://www.enmu.edu/about/alumni/events/homecoming

*Night sky observing – 7 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

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Thanksgiving Play” – 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Larissa Fasthorse; directed by Leonard Madrid. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or 575-562-2711

Oct. 6

*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Thanksgiving Play” – 2 p.m., Studio Theatre, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Larissa Fasthorse; directed by Leonard Madrid. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: http://www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or 575-562-2711

Ongoing

*Absentee and early voting – Curry County dates and sites: Curry County Administrative Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis – 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Mondays through Fridays Oct. 8-Nov. 2 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nov. 2; and Suite 1184, North Plains Mall 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Nov. 2. Roosevelt County sites and dates: Roosevelt County Clerk’s Office, 109 W. 1st St., Portales – 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays Oct. 8-Nov. 2, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Nov. 2; and Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales – noon-8 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 19-Nov. 2. Information: Curry County Clerk’s Office at 575-763-5591; Roosevelt County Clerk’s Office at 575-356-8562

*Pintores Art League Artist of the Month displaying through October at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is Linda Anderle with fiber art. 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

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