Saturday, Nov. 8
*Veterans Appreciation Breakfast — 7-9 a.m., Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172, 2118 S. Adams St., Tucumcari. Sponsored by the Elks and Tucumcari chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and drink. Free for veterans; $5 for guests.
*51st annual Christmas CRAFT Fair — 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Quay County Fair Barn, 1500 West Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Free admission and parking. All handmade arts and crafts. Door prizes; raffle tickets for sale. Information: text Terry White at 575-403-6981
*Second annual Holiday Hop – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., participating merchants, Crafters Mall, 407 N. Main St., Clovis. Collect points by visiting 10 participating vintage shops; prize basket for most points. Treats and prizes.
*Veterans Day Parade: “Lest We Forget” – 10 a.m., south on Main Street beginning at Hilltop Plaza, 2300 N. Main St., Clovis. Award-winning entries will be announced at noon, VFW Post #3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis. Information: Clovis/Curry Chamber of Commerce at 575-763-3435
*Adult Puzzle Race — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ruth Wuori Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Teams race to compete picture puzzles. Seating is limited; advance signup is encouraged; teams may have up to four. Information or to register: contact Sara at swilliford@cityofclovis.org or 575-763-9687
*Veterans Week open house – noon, VFW Post 3280, 200 W. Grand Ave., Clovis.
*Farm Animal Storytime – 2-4 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Hands-on education experience; meet, pet, and learn about animals up close. Tickets $15 per child; one adult free with each child ticket. Information: 843-412-4384
*Flag Retirement Ceremony – 2 p.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Weather permitting.
*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. Tickets are limited; 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
*Fall Festival – 5-8 p.m., First Baptist Church of Dora, 226 E. Ave. A, Dora. Chili cook-off, bingo, dummy roping, bouncy houses, games. Information: 575-477-2246
*Hartley House Festival of Trees – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Cocktails and appetizers from 6-7 p.m.; auction of trees begins at 7 p.m. Largest annual fundraiser for the Hartley House Domestic Violence organization. Tickets $45 for single; $80 for couple; $360 table of eight. Information: 575-762-0050
*ENMU Pops Concert – 7 p.m., Ballroom, ENMU Campus Union Building, Portales. Fundraiser for University Friends of Music. Tickets $40; must be purchased in advance. Dinner and music featuring the ENMU Wind Symphony and Swanee Singers. Information or to inquire about ticket availability: Kathy Salter at 575-359-0145
Sunday, Nov. 9
*Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Legacy Church Clovis Campus, 3401 N. Norris St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*51st annual Christmas CRAFT Fair — 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Quay County Fair Barn, 1500 West Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Free admission and parking. All handmade arts and crafts. Door prizes; raffle tickets for sale. Information: text Terry White at 575-403-6981
*Thanksgiving Community Lunch – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Melrose School Cafeteria, 100 E. Missouri Ave., Melrose. Free meal inside cafeteria; take out available for homebound only. Hosted by the Melrose Methodist Church.
*Veterans Remembrance Service — 1:30 p.m., Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172, 2118 S. Adams St., Tucumcari. Special tribute to all branches of the military by the Quay Community Choir.
*ENMU Double Reed Studio Recital – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Bassoon and oboe duos, trios, quartets, and quintets. Directed by Tracy Carr. Information: 575-562-2377
Monday, Nov. 10
*Craft Time: Chenille Stem Corn – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
Tuesday, Nov. 11
*Veterans Day
*Veterans Day breakfast – 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis.
*Roosevelt County Veterans Day observance – 10:30 a.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Speech by Mike Woolley; National Anthem performed by the Portales High School choir. World War I display by historian Conrad Laun. Hosted by American Legion Post 31. Information: Randy Dunson at 575-760-3341
*Veterans Day Celebration — 11 a.m., Veterans Park, Third and Main Streets, Tucumcari. Hosted by VFW Post 2528 and American Legion Post 20. Lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Post 20, 801 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari.
*Veterans Day luncheon – 11:45 a.m., Elida High School, 103 Church St., Elida. Free lunch for any veteran; additional guests may eat for $5. Please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 10, if you plan to attend. Information or to RSVP: call Becky or Dana Jo at 575-274-6211
*Doc Talk on Orthopedics – 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cannon Room, Plains Regional Medical Center, 2100 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Clovis. Free and open to the public. Discussion of orthopedic services including knee arthroscopy by Lorena Kroeger, CNP. Light refreshments will be served. Information: Sabrina Garcia at sgarcia50@phs.org or 575-769-6492
*Decade Bunco — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person in advance; $30 at the door; includes food and prizes. Dress in costume representing your favorite decade. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.
Nov. 12
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: Rascally Raccoons — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Elementary Educated Storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Teens and Tweens: We are Thankful for Book! Cloth Book Covers – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Veterans Week open house – 6-8 p.m., American Legion Post 117, 2800 W. Grand Ave., Clovis.
Nov. 13
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club: Bring Your Own Book — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*71st annual First United Methodist Church Turkey Dinner – 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and 5-7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Dine in or carry-out. Tickets $15; credit and debit cards accepted (4 percent fee applies). All proceeds support missions. Information: 575-760-9604
*Blood drive — noon-3:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*College Made Possible – 4:30-6:30 p.m., Clovis Community College library, 501 Trades Road, Clovis. Free workshop open to prospective students and families. Information on financial assistance, basic needs support, non-credit training, GED programs, dual credit, career services, tutoring services, and academic advising. Information: 575-769-2811
*Veterans Week open house – 5-8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 218 Sycamore St., Clovis.
*Craft Night: Paint Your Own Gingerbread House – 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. All supplies provided. Open to ages 18 and up; limited to 24 participants; pre-registration is required. Information or to register: email to tluscombe@portalesnm.gov or call 575-356-3940
*Preschool storytime: Rascally Raccoons — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*ENMU fall jazz studio concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Richard Schwartz, conductor. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “This Girl Laughs, the Girl Cries, The Girl Does Nothing” – 7 p.m., Studio, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer; directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
Nov. 14
*Business Table at the Chamber presentation by Eric Segovia: “Flowing Forward: Water as a Source of Unity and Renewal” – 11:45 a.m., board room, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Lunch $10; turkey sandwich and ships. Space limited to first 20 participants. Information or to RSVP: 575-356-8541
*Blood drive — 2-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Kingswood Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Veterans Week open house – 5-8 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 613 Industrial Park, Clovis.
*Annual Red Kettle Kickoff – 6 p.m., The Embassy, 311 E. First St., Clovis. Individual tickets $45; table of eight $375. Hosted by the Salvation Army; includes live and silent auction in support of the food pantry, Angel Tree, and other programs. Information: 575-762-3801
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “This Girl Laughs, the Girl Cries, The Girl Does Nothing” –7 p.m., Studio, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer; directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
Nov. 15
*Kids’ Escape Room – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*2025 Holiday Bazaar – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission; more than 70 vendors. Handmade crafts, holiday décor, jewelry and accessories, unique gifts, baked goods, music, food. Information: 575-935-5000
*Junque in the Trunk Fest – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Junque in the Trunk, 886 CR 13, Clovis. Multiple vendors. Information: 575-799-6613
*Adopt a Pet Society adoption event – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Petsense, 4005 N. Prince St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-7239
*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. Information: cindyshopeforpreciouspaws@
*Genealogy workshop with Beverly Duncan – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Musical audition workshop – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Free workshop for anyone interested in auditioning for upcoming productions at ENMU; community members welcome. Assistance in preparing music and monologues. Information: email to leonard.madrid@gmail.com.
*125th anniversary celebration for First Baptist Church Portales – noon, Fellowship Hall, FBC, 100 S. Ave. C, Portales. Registration at noon; thanksgiving meal at 1 p.m. Advance RSVPs requested. Information or to RSVP: 575-356-6761
*Anime Club – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Children’s Fall Festival – 3-5 p.m., Highland Baptist Church, 2209 N. Main St., Clovis. Come and go event for children 12 and under. Giant inflatables, games, candy. Costumes welcome, but nothing scary. Information: 575-763-7942
*Singo Bingo – 6 p.m., Clovis Point Bar and Grill, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Reservations required; space is limited. Information or to RSVP: Stephanie at 575-749-1192
*Potluck and dance – 6:30 p.m., Portales Senior Citizens Center, 417 Industrial Drive, Portales. Cost $6. Live music by the Curry County Outlaws. Bring dish to share for potluck at 6:30; dance starts about 7:15 p.m. Information: 575-356-8741
*Clovis Community College Cultural Arts Series presents “Artrageous” — 7 p.m., Marshall Auditorium, 100 Commerce Way, Clovis. Mesmerizing music and live art. Tickets: $25 general admission; $20 military/senior/student; $45 family friendly pass (five tickets). Advance tickets available at CCC cashier’s office or online at https://www.purplepass.com/
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “This Girl Laughs, the Girl Cries, The Girl Does Nothing” – 7 p.m., Studio, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer; directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
Nov. 16
*Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Legacy Church Portales Campus, 8203 W. 18th St., Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*125th anniversary celebration for First Baptist Church Portales – 9:30 a.m., FBC, 100 S. Ave. C, Portales. Meet and greet in Fellowship Hall at 9:30, followed by worship in the sanctuary at 10:45 p.m. Information: 575-356-6761
*2025 Holiday Bazaar – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free admission; more than 70 vendors. Handmade crafts, holiday décor, jewelry and accessories, unique gifts, baked goods, music, food. Information: 575-935-5000
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “This Girl Laughs, the Girl Cries, The Girl Does Nothing” – 2 p.m., Studio, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Finegan Kruckemeyer; directed by Clara Kundin. Tickets $10 general admission; $7 seniors (60 and up) and active military; free for ENMU students with ID. Information or to purchase tickets: visit www.enmu.edu/theatrelive or call 575-562-2711
Ongoing
*ENMU system faculty exhibition – through Nov. 14, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Featuring the creative and scholarly talents of 14 faculty members from the Portales and Roswell campuses representing diverse disciplines, including art, languages and literature, biology, sociology, and social work. Free and open to the public during regular building hours. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*Historic photo collection by Clovis’ Duffy Sasser – on display through November, High Plains Historical Museum, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1909 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Hundreds of photos taken by the late Sasser from the 1930s through the 1950s were donated by the Sasser family. Regular museum hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays, and by appointment. Information: 575-206-0405
*Public shower facilities available – 9 a.m.-noon on Mondays, Parish Hall, St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Enter through east door. All supplies provided; open to all; transportation available. Information or to arrange transportation: call or text 575-562-7597
