Events calendar - Oct. 6

Today

*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

Tuesday

*Early voting begins for November 5 general election. See “ongoing” for details.

*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., bloodmobile, Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince St., 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): 3D Art — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Roosevelt County Community Engagement Night Out – 5-9 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Displays and demonstrations from local fire departments, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and Roosevelt County Electric Coop. Tabling for public agencies, organizations, businesses, etc. Food trucks on site. Information: 575-356-4408

*Doc Talk on kidney stones – 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Clovis. Free presentation by urologist Richard S.D. Tushman. Light refreshments provided. Information: Sabrina Garcia at 575-769-6492 or [email protected]

*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

Wednesday

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

*Preschool storytime: Firehouse Fun (field trip to the fire station) — 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: Robots: Roll Out! – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

Thursday

*Preschool storytime: Firehouse Fun (field trip to the fire station) — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. 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

*Reading Under the Lights – 6:30 p.m., Portales High School practice field, Kilgore Street, Portales. Program for all second and third graders. Read-aloud by author Matt Rush, family activities, popcorn, chocolate milk. Sponsored by Altrusa International of Portales.

*ENMU Fall Choral Concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring the ENMU choirs. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Friday

*Clovis Evening Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 1-7 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Admission: adults $5, military $4, NRA members $4 (with card); children 12 and under free with a paid adult. Concessions and onsite security. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855

*High Plains Cosplay: Basic sewing – 4-7 p.m., lobby, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to all ages. Basic hand and machine sewing, and learning to read commercial patterns. Sample fabric provided or bring your own. Information: https://enmu.libguides.com/cosplay or call Regina Bouley-Sweeten at 575-562-2679

*Jessica Posada faculty voice recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday

*Clovis Evening Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Admission: adults $5, military $4, NRA members $4 (with card); children 12 and under free with a paid adult. Concessions and onsite security. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855

*Meet and Greet and Get Out the Vote Freedom Dance – 6-10 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. 6-7 p.m., meet and greet Republican candidates; 7-10 p.m., dance with the Delk Band. Free admission. Food and drinks available for purchase. Information: 575-760-6290

*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

Oct. 13

*Clovis Evening Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady, Clovis. Admission: adults $5, military $4, NRA members $4 (with card); children 12 and under free with a paid adult. Concessions and onsite security. Information: Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855

*ENMU Wind Symphony Concert – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Oct. 14

*Indigenous Peoples’ Day

*Group bicycle ride – 5:30 p.m., meet in front of the Clovis Hillcrest Zoo, 1208 N Norris St, Clovis. Join others for a ride each Monday and Wednesday. Safety gear encouraged.

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

Oct. 15

*Blood drive — 9 a.m.-1 p.m., bloodmobile, Roosevelt General Hospital, 42121 US 70, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

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

*Public information session for regional behavioral health center – 4-6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Presentation followed by question and answer session on the regional crisis care center proposed for Clovis. Information: Mya Cappellino, director of marketing, Initium Health at [email protected] or 716-601-8161

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

*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

Oct. 16

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

*Preschool storytime: “Are You Sleeping?” (Wear pj’s) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*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

*Group bicycle ride – 5:30 p.m., meet in front of the Clovis Hillcrest Zoo, 1208 N Norris St, Clovis. Join others for a ride each Monday and Wednesday. Safety gear encouraged.

Oct. 17-19

*Haunted Fairgrounds – 6-11 p.m. nightly, Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Adults $10; children under 12 $7. Haunted attractions, games, food trucks. Cult classic movies on Oct. 18 and 19. Information: 575-935-7000

Oct. 17

*Preschool storytimes: Letter D – 10 a.m. and 4 p.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 — bloodmobile, noon-4 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Chat with the new Portales city manager Christopher Moyer – 5 p.m., Sweetwaters at Landall’s, 421 S. Ave. C, Suite G, Portales. Public is invited; event will also be streamed live on City of Portales Facebook page. Information: 575-356-6662

*Preschool storytime: “Are You Sleeping?” (Wear pj’s) — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Sugar Skull: A Dia de Muertos Musical Adventure” — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Musicans and dancers in an event for the whole family. 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

*Big Band Dance – 7-10 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Featuring the ENMU Jazz Ensembles directed by Richard Schwartz. Admission: $5 donation. Information: 565-562-2377

Oct. 18

*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

*Luncheon fundraiser – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Taco salad and pineapple upside down cake; $8 per plate. Call-in orders welcome. Information or to place an order: 575-762-8110

*ENMU and Portales Rally on Main – 3-10 p.m., outdoor stage at 413 Main St., Portales. 3-5 p.m., free concert featuring ENMU Jazz Combos. 5-7 p.m., free concert featuring Matthew Palmer and the Mammoth Cults. 7-7:30 p.m., community pep rally. 7:45-10 p.m., free concert featuring Will Banister. Food trucks, kid zone, etc. Information: 575-562-2123

*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

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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