Events calendar - Oct. 15

Tuesday

*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

*Adult fall pumpkin themed craft hour – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited seating; RSVP recommended; include names of those who plan to attend. Information or to RSVP: Sara at 575-763-9687 or email [email protected]

Wednesday

*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.

Thursday

*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

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

*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

Friday

*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. Beer and wine garden provided by Enchantment Vineyard. Food trucks, kid zone, etc. Information: 575-562-2123

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

*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

Saturday

*Third annual Veterans Benefits and Health Fair – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., American Legion Dean Lucas Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Assistance with filing and information on benefits, employment assistance, burials, and more. Bring DD-214 and all supporting documents. Information: Dale Movius at 505-273-0086

*Traveling Comic Book Store – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hampton Inn, 224 Fairway Terrace North, Clovis. Admission $1 for adults; children 12 and under free. Hosted by Kenny’s Comics of Odessa, TX. Information: 432-212-4552

*51st annual Peanut Valley Craft and Music Festival – 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Vendors, live music, food trucks. Free admission. 9 a.m. – festival opens. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. – health fair, Merchant’s Building. 11:30 a.m. – Allegiance K-9, slab. 12 noon – Los Escalantes, stage. 1:30 p.m. – Portales Elementary Baile Folklorico. 2 p.m. – kids’ piñata break, slab. 2:30 p.m., Pony Creek Trio, stage. 3:30 p.m. – Wild Bill Cathey, slab. 4 p.m. – Allegiance K-9 demonstration, slab. 4:30 p.m. – Audra Brown solo, stage. 5:30 p.m. – Wild Bill Cathey, slab. Information: 575-356-8541

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

*Spooky Soiree: A Special Hearts Prom – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Open to individuals with disabilities, family members, and caregivers; hosted by the Rotary Club of Clovis. Lunch, costume parade, dancing, and prizes. Information: 575-935-5000

*Fentanyl awareness event – noon-4 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2102 E. 21st St., Clovis. Speakers and local musicians; public is invited. Information: Bonetta Hutson at 575-218-1914

*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

*Sumner Lake’s Boo Bash – 2:30-5:30 p.m., Sumner Lake State Park, 32 Lake View Drive, Lake Sumner, NM. Trunk or treat. Costume contest at 4 p.m. Information: 575-355-2541

*Texico Fall Festival by Parents in Action – 4 p.m., Texico Community Center, 215 Griffin St., Texico. Family friendly event; $5 per adult; children free. Food, photo booth, horse rides, game booths, hay rides, vendors, and Halloween costume contest.

*Enchilada dinner fundraiser – 5-6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Calvary Baptist Church, 1101 W. 18th St., Portales. Monetary donations accepted for Operation Christmas Child shoebox shipping. Dessert and quilt auction at 6 p.m. Information: 575-356-4273

*Flashlight Freeze Tag — 5 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

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

Oct. 20

*51st annual Peanut Valley Craft and Music Festival – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Vendors, live music, food trucks. Free admission. 11 a.m. – festival opens. 11 a.m. – Allegiance K-9, slab. 12 noon – Fusion World Dancers, slab. 1 p.m. – Audra and the String Benders, stage. 2 p.m. – Portales Baile Folklorico. 2:30 p.m. – Rosa Blanca, stage. 4 p.m. – Dance Studio Extreme, slab. Information: 575-356-8541

Oct. 21

*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.

*Read-to-Reel movie “A Haunting in Venice” (2023; PG13; 1 hour, 43 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

Oct. 22

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Mental Health Resources, 1621 Sutter Place, 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): Robot Soccer — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Oct. 23

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

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Register online at http://www.bloodhero.com. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information: 877-258-4825

*Preschool storytime: “Monster Mash” — 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

*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. 24

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

*Teens and Tweens: Movie Madness: “Beetlejuice” (PG, 93 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 9-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Around the World in Twelve Months: Germany – 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: “Monster Mash” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Murder at the Speakeasy – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 Main St., Portales. Portales High School Chamber Choir fundraiser. Music, desserts, and a murder; 1920s attire encouraged. Tickets $12. Information or to reserve tickets: email to [email protected]

*Wine Down with Women United – 6-8 p.m., Enchantment Vineyard, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Speaker: Sharon Rowley, superintendent, Portales Municipal Schools. Women United member tickets $40; non-members $45; includes appetizers, soup, and two glasses of wine. Sponsored by United Way of Eastern New Mexico. Information: 575-769-2103

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 through 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 through 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

To place an item on the events calendar, call the newsroom at 575-763-6991 or e-mail: [email protected]