Events calendar - Dec. 11

Today

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

*Preschool storytime: "Cozy Quilts" - 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

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

*Film screening: "The Hundred Voices of Harry Hoffman" – 7 p.m., MainStage, University Theatre, ENMU, Portales. Free and open to the public; followed by a question and answer session with the filmmakers. Written, directed, and produced by ENMU film and theatre alumni. May not be appropriate for younger audiences.

Thursday

*Christmas Remembrance – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Steed-Todd Funeral Home, 800 E. Manana Blvd., Clovis. Open house and opportunity to honor and remember loved ones who have died. Light refreshments will be served. Each family will receive a special memorial gift and keepsake pamphlet. Information: 575-763-5541

*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club - 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion: What you are reading? Information: 575-763-9687

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

*Lego Club - 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*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

*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. 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]

Friday and Saturday

*Mistletoe Maze – 5:30-8:30 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 CR 10, Texico. Admission $5 per person; 2 and under are free. Light maze and displays, cattle hayrides, hot cocoa and treats, movies on the lawn, s'mores. Information: [email protected]

Friday through Sunday

*Christmas Glitter and Glow Show – 5:30-9 p.m., US 70 between Portales and Clovis (by old Greyhound Stadium). Cost $25 per carload; cash or credit card.

Friday

*Book signing by Brad Reeves, author of "A Country Pastor Muses Through the Gospel of Luke" – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-0888

*Color Creators and Watercolor Painting – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Come and go coloring groups. Information: 575-763-9687

*Village of Melrose presents "Grinchmas" – 6-8 p.m. Third annual Christmas celebration. Grinch-themed parade on Main Street. Tree lighting at WPA park with hot chocolate, cookies, and Santa Claus. Raffle drawing for Christmas quilt. Join us for our 3rd Annual Christmas Celebration! There will be a Grinch Themed Christmas Parade on Main Street followed by the tree lighting at WPA park with hot chocolate, cookies, and Santa! There will be a raffle drawing for a Christmas Quilt as well!

*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

*Cookies with Mrs. Claus – 10 a.m., Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Family event hosted by the United Way of Eastern New Mexico; $5 suggested donation. Meet Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies, take photos. Hot chocolate half-price from Java Loft. Information: 575-769-2103

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

*Holiday Heroes blood drive - 10 a.m.-2 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

*Pawprints of Portales presents A Home for the Holidays pet adoption event – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PetSense, 4005 N. Prince St., Clovis. Dogs, cats, puppies, kittens available for adoption. Meet the Grinch from noon -3 p.m., and bring your own pets in for holiday photos. Information: 575-762-7239

*Happy Pawlidays pet adoption event – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., PetSmart, 601 Texas St., Clovis. Dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens available through Cindy's Hope for Precious Paws; all are up-to-date on shots, spayed/neutered, microchipped. Take photos of your pets with Santa. Information: [email protected]

*Uncle Mike's Christmas Market – 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Uncle Mike's, 401 S. Ave. C, Portales. Local vendors and live music. Accepting donations of coats and toys. Information: 575-562-8460

*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

*Happy Pawlidays Christmas fundraiser – noon-4 p.m., J & J Automotive, 1417 S. Ave. D, Portales. Pet photos with Santa, pawprint ornament making, refreshments. Fundraiser to benefit Labor of Love Project (local animal rescue group). All activities are donation-only. Information: visit Labor of Love Project on Facebook

*Cookies and Cocoa with Santa Claus – 1-3 p.m., Portales Country Club, 523 S. Roosevelt Road U, # B, Portales. Games, crafts, photos with Santa. Free with donation of a coat or toy. Posole available for $5 per bowl with proceeds assisting the Montiel family with medical expenses. Christmas photos available by Prickly Shade Photography; $15 each. Information: 575-356-8943

*Winter Wonderland Party – 1-4 p.m., Salvation Army Clovis Corp and Community Center, 317 E. Second St., Clovis. Pictures with Santa, cookie decorating, gift shopping, crafts, snacks. Information: 575-762-3801

*Christmas in the Park – 4-6 p.m., by the Christmas tree, Greene Acres Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. Presented by Wildcat Lawn Care and More. Photos with Santa and the Beast (from "Beauty and the Beast"), hot chocolate and cookies, goodie bags for first 100 children. Free and open to the public.

*Youth Art Gallery – 4-9 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Works by a dozen area youth artists. Free admission. Information: 843-412-4384

*Parents' Night Out – 4:30-9:30 p.m., The Rock, Clovis High School, 1900 Thornton St., Clovis. Supervised event for children ages 4-13 to give parents a night off. Cost is $25 per child; includes pizza, movies, games, concessions, and activities. Sponsored by the CHS Wildcat cheer team; licensed CMS staff and volunteers will also be present. Register online at https://forms.gle/fVQkCHrNFyZKbrRy5. Information: Bekki Jones at [email protected]

*Grinchmas Party – 7-10 p.m., Roller World, Inc., 1721 Wallace St., Clovis. Admission $10; $1 discount for military and college students with ID. Meet Grinch and Max. Information: 575-762-5777

Sunday

*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

*Jingle Jam – 1-4 p.m., Colonial Park Country Club, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Sponsored by Mix107.5. Decorate cookies and ornaments, write letters to Santa, cocoa, visits from Santa and the Grinch. Free; first come, first served; while supplies last. Information: 575-763-0338

*Windrush Alpaca walk and talk farm tour – 2 p.m., Windrush Alpacas, 770 CR M, Clovis. Gentle walking tour with opportunity to learn about alpacas and meet them and other farm animals in person. Tours limited to 20 people; prior reservations required; no same-day reservations. Ages 12 and over - $5 per person. Children ages 2 -11 $3 per person. Children up to age 2 are free. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Information and tickets: Visit windrushalpacas.com

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

*Winter Wellness Celebration – 4-8 p.m., Do Drop In, 123 S. Main St., Portales. Celebrating mental and physical health with vendors, experts, and resources. Free and open to the whole family. Information: Elizabeth Keith at 575-219-2764

Monday

*Living Nativity – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Living Stones Community Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Animals for petting, actors, carolers, children's choir, free hot cocoa. Information: 575-769-1971

*Monday Movie: "White Christmas" (1954; 2 hours) – 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: 575-769-7840

Tuesday

*Book signing by Brad Reeves, author of "A Country Pastor Muses Through the Gospel of Luke" – 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-0888

*Books and Babies: "Cozy Christmas" - 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

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

*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

*Living Nativity – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Living Stones Community Church of the Nazarene, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Animals for petting, actors, carolers, children's choir, free hot cocoa. Information: 575-769-1971

*Clovis-Carver Public Library ukulele jam band – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Christmas Zoo Nights – 6-8 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Free entry. Hot cocoa, lights, Santa. Information: 575-769-7873

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