Monday, Feb. 16
*Presidents Day
*Jordon World Circus – 6 p.m., Citizens Bank of Clovis Events Center, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tickets: Adults $20; children 3-12 $10; children 2 and under free; family pack (two adults and three children) $34.99. Information and tickets: Visit https://jordancircus.com/tour-
Tuesday, Feb. 17
*Mardi Gras
*Books and Babies: “Shape Up” — 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): Winter Olympics — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
*Roosevelt Refreshers – 6:30 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Doors open at 6 p.m. Program by Hayley Goebel on the updates underway at the Roosevelt County Historical Museum. Event is free and open to the public; cash bar and snacks available for purchase. Information: Hayley Goebel at hayley.goebel@enmu.edu or 575-562-2592
*Blues guitarist Carvin Jones in concert – 7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. (All tickets from postponed 2024 appearance will be honored.) General admission $12; VIP experience $75; ages 12 and under are free. Information or to buy tickets: Visit https://www.carvinjones.com/
Wednesday, Feb. 18
*Ash Wednesday
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: Giddy-Up — 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
*Family Program: DIY Lego Board Game – 5:15 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Free and open to all ages, but advance registration required. Information or to reserve a place: 575-356-3940
Thursday, Feb. 19
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “The Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros. Information: 575-763-9687
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Young adult programming: Movie Madness: “Across the Spider-Verse” (2023, PG; 2 hours, 20 minutes) – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Clovis Municipal Schools Family Engagement Night – 5:30 p.m., Lecture Hall, Clovis High School, 1900 Thornton St., Clovis. For students and parents to learn more about career technical education (CTE) pathways, advanced placement (AP) classes, and dual credit options. Information: 575-769-4350
*Town Hall meeting to discuss city pool – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Information: www.portalesnm.gov or call 575-356-6662
*Preschool storytime: Giddy-Up — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Creative Connections: An Evening of Arts and Crafts – 6-7:30 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Artists, crafters, and makers from any medium and at any level of experience invited to an evening of fellowship and creativity. Bring your own supplies, tools, and creativity to connect with others and share ideas. Gathering happens every third Thursday. Information: bryan.hahn@enmu.edu or 575-562-2896
*Swanee and Jazz Concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Friday, Feb. 20
*Lego Club — 2-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*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/
*4-H Project Exploration Day – 3-6 p.m., Extension Building, 600 Woods St., Clovis (Curry County Fairgrounds). Hosted by Curry County 4-H Council. Come and go event open to any youth interested in joining 4-H. Information: 575-763-6505
*Gospel music outreach featuring The Elderly Brothers – 6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church of Dora, 226 E. Ave. A, Dora. Donations of canned or dried food welcome; will be donated to Calvary Baptist Church food ministry. Information: 575-477-2246
*Clovis Cultural Arts series presents Tony Award–winning pianist David Geist and Broadway vocalist Leslie Livingston – 7 p.m., St. James Episcopal Church, 1117 N. Main St., Clovis. Tickets $35; limited to 100 seats. Information or to purchase tickets: 575-769-4031
Gals’ Bunco Night – 6 p.m., The Bridge, Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Hosted by Central’s Women’s Ministry. Information or to reserve a spot: 575-762-4727
*Single Reed Celebration guest artist opening recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring guest artists Allen Cordingley (saxophone, Texas Christian University) and Corey Mackey (clarinet, Texas Christian University), with ENMU faculty member Lanjiabao Ge (piano). Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Saturday, Feb. 21
*Floyd High School alumni basketball games – 9 a.m., gymnasium, Floyd School, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Sponsored by the Booster Club. Admission $3 adults, $1 kids. Full concession stand available. Information: Jenny Essary at Floyd School 575-478-2211
*Genealogy workshop: Brainstorm for 2026 – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Sweetheart Market – noon-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Local vendors, New Mexico beer and wine, food truck, drinks and snacks, photo backdrop, door prize. Information: 843-412-4384
*Table top role playing games with G. Michael Rapp – 1-3 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*ENMU Single Reed Celebration closing concert – 4 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Featuring new works performed by the ENMU Single Reed Celebration Clarinet and Saxophone Choir. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
*2025 Operation Phoenix Outdoors Banquet – 5:30 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Meal catered by Stag’s Barbecue; raffle; live and silent auctions. Presented by Bender Auto Group. Tickets begin at $60. Information: visit https://www.facebook.
*Houston rapper/singer/songwriter Kirko Bangz in concert – 6 p.m. Red Door on Main, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Opening act Dru Legendary. Tickets start at $34. Information and tickets: https://tickets.holdmyticket.
*Mesalands Community College Foundation Mardi Gras Shrimp Boil – 6 p.m., Tucumcari Elks Lodge 1172, 2118 S. Adams St., Tucumcari. Includes a dessert auction by Altrusa International and music by Limited Edition. Tickets available from foundation members, Ellen White at the Quay County Clerk’s Office, Citizens Bank and the college.
*Potluck and dance – 6:30 p.m., Portales Senior Citizens Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Cover charge $6. Potluck at 6:30 p.m.; live music by Curry County Outlaws at 7:15 p.m. Information: 575-356-8741
Ongoing
*Early voting for Clovis Municipal Officer Election – 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Municipal Clerk’s Office , 321 N. Connelly Street, Clovis. Voting available 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday through Feb. 27 (except Feb. 16), and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. February 28. Early voting also available at the North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, Feb. 14-28. Election day voting is 7 a.m.-7 p.m. March 3 at Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway; Youth Recreation Building, 1504 E. Seventh St.; Roy Walker Community Center, 316 W. Second St.; Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St.; City of Clovis Fire Substation 5, 220 W. Brady Ave. Information: 575-769-7828 or email to administration@cityofclovis.
*”A Reflective Selection by Gail Chiappone – regular building hours through March 6, Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 416 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Information: 57-769-4932
*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
*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
Congratulations Kynzi Shelley for Volunteer of the Month and The Well for Business of the Month!
