Events calendar - Nov. 24

Today

*Community-wide Thanksgiving service – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church, 100 S. Ave. C, Portales. Sponsored by Roosevelt County Ministerial Alliance; open to all.

Monday

*Monday Movie: “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (1973; G; 30 minutes) – 11 a.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: 575-769-7840

*Ribbon cutting – 3 p.m., newly-finished Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative courtyard and charging station, courthouse square, Portales (site of former Portales city hall). Information: 575-356-8541

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

*ENMU winter steel band concert - 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Tuesday

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

Wednesday

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

Thursday

*Thanksgiving Day

*Free city-wide Thanksgiving banquet – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Lighthouse Mission, 407 L. Casillas Blvd., Clovis. Information: 575-762-1933

*Free community Thanksgiving dinner – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Open to all.

Nov. 29-30

*Clovis Action Team Turkey Brawl Dodgeball Tournament – Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Open to teams of six (with the option to add four subs, at least one female per team). Entry categories include kids (ages 6-11, entry fee $50 per team), teens (ages 12-16, entry fee $125 per team), and adults (17 and up, entry fee $250 per team). Each participant receives a t-shirt; cash prizes for winning teams and gift cards for kids’ teams. Pre-registration forms available at event t-shirt, cash prizes will be given for winning teams (gift cards for kid’s teams). Pre-registration forms available at https://business.clovisnm.org/events/details/turkey-brawl-dodgeball-tournament-2024-3931. Information: 575-763-3435

Nov. 30

*Christmas Bazaar – 9 a.m.-2 p.m., VFW Post 3280, 200 W. Grand, Clovis. Local vendors, crafts, bake sale. Open to all. Information: 575-763-5044

*2nd annual Small Town Christmas Market – 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Rock painting, jump castles, a petting zoo, meet-and-greet with Santa, Christmas movies, face painting, and more. Food trucks, live music. Entry fee: $2 ages 10 and up; $1 ages 4-9; free for 3 and under. Free entry for anyone who brings a child gift donation. Information: 843-412-4384

*Tucumcari/Quay County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Light Parade – 6 p.m., Lake Street along Route 66, then to Second Street to the Depot, Tucumcari. Santa at the Depot at 7 p.m. Shop Small specials all day long at participating merchants. Information: 575-461-1694

Dec. 3

*14th Annual Prairie Partners Meeting – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Quay County Fair Barn, Tucumcari. Sponsored by El Llano Estacado Resource Conservation and Development Council. Registration $15 payable at the door (cash only) includes catered lunch. RSPV by Nov. 25 to [email protected]

*Christmas at Greene Acres Park – 6 p.m., Greene Acres Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. Lighting of the City of Clovis Christmas tree, hot chocolate, and Christmas goodies, children’s story read by Clovis Mayor Mike Morris. Information: 575-769-7828

*Clovis Community Chorus Christmas concert – 7 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 N. Sycamore St., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Tami Martin, director, and James Golden, accompanist. Information: [email protected]

*Brass choir concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 5

*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Secret Book of Flora Lea” by Patti Callahan. Copies are available at the front desk for checkout. Information: 575-356-3940

*Little Miss Merry Christmas contest – 6 p.m., Yam Theatre, 219 S. Main St., Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-356-8541

*ENMU Holiday Concert – 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Featuring all the ensembles of the ENMU music program. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

Dec. 6

*Nyoka Marimba Band (Tucumcari) – noon, Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*Portales Christmas light parade – 5:30 p.m. Lineup begins at ENMU Theatre. Parade travels down Second Street to Main Street, and ends in the parking lot at C&S, Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Information: 575-356-8541

Dec. 7

*Fourth annual Christmas Craft Show – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Portales Church of God, 1427 E. Amazon St., Portales. Festive food, shopping, crafts. Information: Betsey Niece at 575-693-2111 or Kylie Higgins at 575-760-0541

*Holiday Mini-Shoot fundraiser – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Performing Arts Center, Portales High School, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Hosted by the PHS cheerleaders. Photo sessions are $25 for 15 minutes; photos will be delivered digitally. Holiday-themed backdrop. Advance registration required. Register online at https://signup.com/go/VRHVadG

*26th Holiday Happening – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Meal served at 11:45 a.m. Tickets $30 individual; $200 table of eight; must be purchased in advance. Information or to buy tickets: Dannah Brown at 575-607-6201

*Curry County Winter Wonderland Trade Show – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission $5. Christmas shopping with local vendors. Information: 575-366-6535

*Winter Letters and Farolitos Tour – 5-9 p.m., Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site, 3647 Billy the Kid Drive, Fort Sumner. Tickets $7 adults; free for children 16 and under and tribal members. Half-mile walk with more than 1,000 farolitos. Staff will share archival military correspondence and oral histories from the Diné (Navajo) and Ndé (Mescalero Apache) to tell stories about the people who once lived at the site. Visitors chose between one-hour ranger-guided tour from 6-7 p.m., or self-guided audio tours at any time. Live music, activities for all ages, refreshments including posole, cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee. Memorial exhibition also open. Information or to purchase advance tickets, visit:

my.nmculture.org/33599/41938.

*Clovis MainStreet Christmas Lights Parade: “A Gingerbread Christmas” – 7 p.m., Main Street, Clovis. Information: 602-791-1400

Dec. 8

*Christmas Musical: “Heaven’s Hope” – 8:30 and 11 a.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Community is invited to a special Christmas program featuring children, adults, vocal teams, guests, soloists, and instrumentalists. Information: 575-762-4727

*Curry County Winter Wonderland Trade Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission $5. Christmas shopping with local vendors. Information: 575-366-6535

*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “A Mariachi Christmas” — 3 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Featuring Ballet Folklórico from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán. Tickets: $20 general admission; $15 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office or online at https://www.purplepass.com/events/303234-a-mariachi-christmas-dec-8th-2024. Marshall Auditorium box office opens at 6 p.m .; cash or check only. Information: CCC cashier’s office at 575-769-4031

Dec. 9

*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Janice Martinez, licensed master social worker and expert in applied behavior analysis.. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $25 for non-members; all tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103

Dec. 10

*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

*Family book club – 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown. Extra copies available for checkout. Open to all ages; no family required. Information: 575-356-3940

*Clovis Christian Schools presents “Annie Jr.” – 6:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $30 per person; includes hot chocolate, coffee, and cookies. Information or to purchase tickets: email Shelly Norris at [email protected]

Dec. 12

*ENMU Opera Theatre presents Scenes Program – 4:45 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Scenes from musical theatre and opera. Free and open the public. Directed by Marie Bird, and featuring Kayla Liechty, piano, and Mackenzie Baker, stagecraft media. Information: 575-562-2377

*Clovis Christian Schools presents “Annie Jr.” – 6:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner theater. Tickets, including five-course Christmas dinner: $60 per person; $450 table of eight. Information or to inquire about ticket availability: email Shelly Norris at [email protected]

Dec. 13

*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

Dec. 14

*ENMU Fall Commencement – 10 a.m., Loy Arena (formerly Greyhound Arena), ENMU, Portales. Information: [email protected] or 575-562-2175

*Curry County Winter Wonderland Trade Show – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission $5. Christmas shopping with local vendors. Information: 575-366-6535

Dec. 15

*Curry County Winter Wonderland Trade Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Livestock Pavilion, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Admission $5. Christmas shopping with local vendors. Information: 575-366-6535

*Causey Community Holiday Meal – 1 p.m., Causey Community Building, 418 Ave. A, Causey. Turkey, ham, dressing, rolls, and drinks provided by Causey Homemakers Club. Attendees asked to bring at least two sides: vegetables, salads, desserts, or other meats. Silent auction and door prizes. Open to anyone with any connection to the Causey community, past or present. Information: 575-273-4220

*Clovis Community Band presents Sounds of the Season – 3 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 N. Sycamore St., Clovis. Annual holiday concert. Information: 575-760-6257

Dec. 17

*Ugly Christmas Sweater Bunco — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person, includes food and prizes. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.com or 575-935-5000

*Christmas Production – 6:30 p.m., Legacy Church Clovis Campus, 3401 N. Norris St., Clovis. Interactive family experience. Information: 575-762-7751

Ongoing

*Pintores Art League display through November at Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis, is a memorial to the late Lucille Bradburn, featuring a collection of her oil paintings curated by her daughter. Information: 737-256-2300

*Art Educators Hall of Honor: An exhibition of artwork from the newest inductees – through Dec. 13, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Free and open to the public during regular building hours. Information: 575-562-2189

*Holy Spirit – through Jan. 23, 2024, Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Featuring the work of Savannah Hodges. Information: 575-769-4932

*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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