Sunday, Oct. 5
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Giver” – 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Eric Coble; directed by Leonard Madrid. 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
*ENMU Wind Symphony in concert – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Dustin Seifert and Sid Shuler, conductors. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Monday, Oct. 6
*Banned in the Borderlands: A History of Book Banning and Censorship in New Mexico – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Portales. Presentation by Laura Wight, director of library services, ENMU. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-769-7840
*Roosevelt County Water Conference: From Our Wells to Our Fields – One Community, One Goal – 6:30 p.m., Little Old Little New Venue, 1354 N. Chicago, Portales. Public event featuring speakers from Aquaterrex, Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative, Roosevelt County Water Cooperative, and Roosevelt Soil and Water Conservation District. Non-partisan event hosted by Roosevelt County Republicans For All. Refreshments will be served. Information: visit https://www.facebook.com/
Tuesday, Oct. 7
*ENMU Green and Silver Classic Marching Band Festival – noon-7 p.m., Loy Stadium (formerly Greyhound Stadium), ENMU, Portales. Hosted by ENMU and Portales High School bands. Public is welcome to attend. Information: visit enmu.edu/GSClassic
*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Play Your Way — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
*Quilters’ Tuesday – 5:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Pre-registration required to assure adequate workspaces. Quilters must supply own materials and sewing machines. Information or to pre-register: Sara at 575-763-9687
*Halloween Bunco — 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person in advance; $30 at the door; includes food and prizes. Costume contest with prize for best costume. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.
*Acoustic jam session – 6 p.m., Portales Senior Citizens Center, 421 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Open to all. Information: 575-3568741
Oct.8
*Blood drive — 9 a.m.-2 p.m., library, Portales High School, 201 S. Knoxville, Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: Firehouse Fun (field trip the fire department) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Leal’s Mexican Restaurant, 2115 N. Prince St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Wine Club Pick-Up Party and Grape Stomp – 6-9 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Information: 575-226-9463
Oct. 9
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Author event with Kathleen Rodgers and Teddy Jones – 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Readings, book sales, book signings. Refreshments will be served. Information: 575-356-3940
*Preschool storytime: Firehouse Fun (field trip the fire department) — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*ENMU Fall Choral Concert – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Jason Paulk, conductor. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Ongoing
*Art on Art: Parodies by Joey – through Oct. 17, Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. One-of-a-kind parody exhibition by artist Joey Martinez. Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 575-769-4932
*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
*Clovis and Portales Farmers’ Markets – locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables. Clovis Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays, JC Penney parking lot, North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmers’ Market – 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Farmer’s Market Lot, corner of South Avenue B and West First Street, Portales. Information: Margie Plummer at 575-356-3565
*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
