Calendar:
Thursday, Feb. 5
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 10 a.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. This week: Bring your own book/what are you reading? Information: 575-763-9687
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Portales Public Library Shelf Indulgence book club — 5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Discussion of “The Harvey Girls” by Juliette Fay. Open to ages 18 and up. Copies are available at the front desk for checkout. Information: 575-356-3940
*Preschool storytime: Everybody Likes Pizza — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
Friday, Feb. 6
*Foodie Friday – 11 a.m.-sellout, parking lot, C&S Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Food trucks, live music
*Art gallery reception for Leah Anderson, creator of LABORATORIUM: An Exhibition of Artwork – 3-4 p.m., Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Light refreshments will be served. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*Artist Talk with Leah Anderson, creator of LABORATORIUM: An Exhibition of Artwork – 4:30-5:30 p.m., Clotfelter Multi-Purpose Room 216, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Anderson is a mixed media and installation artist, art educator, and curator. Free and open to the public. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
Saturday, Feb.7
*74th Kiwanis Pancake Day – 7 a.m.-2 p.m., cafeteria, Clovis High School, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Adult tickets $8; $5 for children under 10. Dine in or carryout. Information: 575-749-0231 or 575-749-0200
*Jump Rope Challenge – 10 a.m.-noon, Exposition Center, Quay County Fairgrounds, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Hosted by the Quay County Health Council. Free and open to all ages; prizes for all participants. Register at forms.gle/7uwxYpYMxTYQCPZYA, or text 575-815-4575 for the link.
*Black History Month Kick-off Brunch – 11 a.m., Bianca’s Emporium, 1020 N. Main St., Clovis. Soul food brunch, mimosas and mocktails, DJ. Hosted by The Connect. Advance tickets $25; at the door $30. Information: Visit https://www.facebook.com/
*Valentine’s Day Blush and Bubbly Brunch – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Red Door on Main, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Brunch, cocktails and mimosas, local vendors. Information: email to
*Anime Club — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Galentine’s Girls Night at the Well – 5-10 p.m., The Well, 311 S. Main St., Portales. Food truck, specialty drinks; gentlemen welcome after 10 p.m. Information: 575-693-7622
*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
Sunday, Feb. 8
*Super Bowl Sunday at the Well – 2 p.m., 311 S. Main St., Portales. Information: 575-693-7622
*Free Super Bowl Watch Party – 3-8 p.m., Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1608 S. Ave. D, Portales. Public is invited. All-you-can-eat food $15 ($10 if you wear a team jersey). Cash bar. Information: 575-226-7351
Monday, Feb. 9
*Kids’ craft time: Heart wreath – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Kids’ craft time: Heart wreath – 3:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Adult craft hour: Victorian cobweb cards – 6 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Limited seating; RSVP recommended. Information or to RSVP: Sara at 575-763-9687 or email swilliford@cityofclovis.org
Tuesday, Feb. 10
*Friends of the Portales Public Library – noon, meeting room, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Brief business meeting followed by program presented by Portales city manager Scott Mitten. Open to the public; brown bag lunches welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Valentine Minute to Win It — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
*Doc Talk: Women’s Care Services – 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. Presentation by Lillian Browning, CNP. Light refreshments will be served. Information: Sabrina Garcia at sgarcia50@phs.org or 575-769-6492
*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
Wednesday, Feb. 11
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: Hugs and Kisses — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Faculty lectureship and recital by Marina Bengoa-Roldan – 3:30-5 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Focus on composer Manuel de Falla and his piano composition, the Fantasía Bética. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
*Elementary Educated Storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Young adult programming: Escape room – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
Thursday, Feb. 12
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Poetry and Pizza on Main Street – 6 p.m., Chi-Town Pizza King, 501 N. Main St., Clovis (old Sutton’s Bakery building). Sponsored by The Connect. Information: Visit https://www.facebook.com/
*Preschool storytime: Hugs and Kisses — 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. This week: Bring your own book/what are you reading? Information: 575-763-9687
Friday, Feb. 13
*Lego Club — 10:30 a.m.-noon, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to all ages; children under five must be accompanied by an adult. Information: 575-356-3940
*Galentine’s Cake and Sip Second Class – 5 p.m., The Well, 311 S. Main St., Portales. Hosted by Azukitar Bakery and Café. Tickets $35; include cake to decorate, icing and décor, light snacks. Photo booth, prizes. Additional food and drinks available for purchase Information: https://www.facebook.com/
*Valentine Dance – 6 p.m., Baxter-Curren Activity Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. $10 per person. Live music by the Curry County Outlaws; potluck meal at 7:30 p.m. Will crown a king, queen, prince, and princess. Information: 575-762-3631
*Date Night Done Right stand-up comedy show – 6 p.m., Colonial Point Bar and Grill, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; dinner at 6 p.m.; comedy begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $79.95 per couple; includes two entrees, dessert to share, tea, soft drinks; cash bar available. Information or reservations: 575-749-1192 or email to sconley@colonialparkgc.com
*Guest recital featuring Daniel del Pino, piano, and Marian Herrero, viola – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Saturday, Feb. 14
*Special pet adoption event – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., City of Clovis Animal Shelter, 2203 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7893
*Valentine’s Day Brunch – 10:30 a.m.-noon, Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Benefitting the Roosevelt General Hospital Foundation. Tickets $50 per person; $400 table of eight. Each ticket includes brunch and one chance to win a diamond. Diamond raffle tickets $20; need not be present to win. Live music by Allie Brooks; cash bar. Proceeds benefit RGH hospital and clinics. Information or to purchase event tickets or raffle tickets: email to info@myrgh.org or call 575-226-6669.
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
* Ignite Your Future youth talent show and resource event – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Pavilion Building, Curry County Fairgrounds, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Free and open to all. Talent show competitors range from 5-18; selected by previous audition. Free food, booths with youth resources, barbers and hair stylists offering free services, mechanical bull, and more. Information: Shae at 575-562-0565
*STEAM Club – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*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
*The Un-Fur-gettable Scavenger Hunt – 4-6 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Behind-the-scenes experiences with animals, snacks and refreshments, prizes. Tickets $30 per couple. Information: 575-769-7873
*Sweetheart Dinner – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Four-course dinner, dance floor, selfie station. Tickets $100 per couple. Information: 575-935-5000
*Raquel Samayoa guest trumpet recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Associate professor of trumpet and co-director of the University of Texas Brass Band. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
*Valentine’s Day party with Touching Voodoo – 7 p.m., Red Door on Main Drinkery and Eatery, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Cover charge $10. Information: 575-265-1489
Sunday, Feb. 15
*Goat Grams, Cuddles, and Bubbles – noon-2 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7843 NM 206, Portales. $15 per child; adults free with child ticket. Information: visit williamslivestockranch.com or call 843-412-4384
*Be My Valentine Dance – 1-4 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Cost $5 at the door; music by DJ Hammy (Sammy Cordova). Bring a finger food or snack to share. Information: 575-762-8110
Monday, Feb. 16
*Presidents Day
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. 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/
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.
*LABORATORIUM: An Exhibition of Artwork by Leah Anderson – through Feb. 6, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Anderson is a mixed media and installation artist, art educator, and curator. Free and open to the public during regular building hours. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*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
