Saturday, Feb. 28
*Clovis-Portales Kennel Club Spring Agility Trial – 8 a.m.-until 3-4 p.m. (last class of the day), events arena, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Spectators welcome; no admission fee. No dogs besides those entered in competition. Information: 575-683-5177
*Dr. Seuss Birthday Party – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Annual event organized by the Tucumcari Public Library. Booths available for businesses and organizations. Information: 575-461-0295
*CPR/First Aid class – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Hosted by Patriot Pro Care. Cost $60; group rates available.
*Fundraiser for K and D 4 Puppies – 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Just Kiln Me Now, 101 E. First St., Clovis. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., paw print keepsakes; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., face painting by Lotus; 1-6 p.m., studio open for walk-in painting; 5-7:30 p.m., canvas class. Information: 785-410-4968
*Ranger-led guided tour – 1-3 p.m., Bosque Redondo Memorial, 3467 Billy the Kid Drive, Fort Sumner. Tour of the permanent exhibition “Bosque Redondo…A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival,” as well as of the outdoor grounds, visiting the site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep and exploring the footprint and buildings of the fort. Tour is included with general admission: $7 adult; free for children 16 and younger, Native/Tribal Affiliations, NM disabled veterans, and NM foster families. Information: 575-355-2573
*Magic: The Gathering Club – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Masquerade Ball – 6-8:30 p.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Hosted by Clovis NAACP and Color the Connect. Tickets $50. Scholarship fundraiser honoring local community standouts. Information: Visit https://www.facebook.com/
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Joe Tracz and Rob Rokicki; 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
Sunday, March 1
*Clovis-Portales Kennel Club Spring Agility Trial – 8 a.m.-until 3-4 p.m. (last class of the day), events arena, Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Spectators welcome; no admission fee. No dogs besides those entered in competition. Information: 575-683-5177
*Fellowship lunch for families of deployed military – 12:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Waypoint Christian Church, 1401 E. Llano Estacado, Clovis. Luncheon follows second Sunday service; childcare available. To RSVP and sign up for childcare, visit
https://waypointclovis.
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” – 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Written by Joe Tracz and Rob Rokicki; 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
*ENMU Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony Concert – 3 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Directed by Dustin Seifert. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Monday, March 2
*Brazilian jiu jitsu seminar – 6-8 p.m., Atzmus Martial Arts, 112 E. Main St., Tucumcari. Hosted by five-time Pan American champion Tammy Griego. Cost $40 in advance and $50 day of event. Information and reservations: 575-403-7008
Tuesday, March 3
*Clovis Municipal Officer Election – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Polling locations: 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.
*Books and Babies: “Let’s Eat” — 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): Game On — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
*Spring Cleaning 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. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.
Thursday, March 4
*Spring Hiring Event – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., America’s Job Center, 111 N. Main St., Clovis. Hiring event open to the public with various employers. Information: Randy Van Leuven at 575-762-4571 or email to randolph.vanleuven@dws.nm.gov
*Preschool storytime: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! (sensory activities) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Spaghetti & Meatball Luncheon Fundraiser – 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, pineapple upside down cake; $10 a plate. Information: 575-762-8110
*Teens and Tweens Young Adult Book Club – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Discussion of “Cinder” by Marissa Meyer. Information: 575-356-3940
Friday, March 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
*Dr. Seuss’ birthday party – 4-5:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Snacks and games. All ages welcome. Information: 575-356-3940
*Arts Academy Art Auction and Gala – 5-7:30 p.m., Arts Academy at Bella Vista, 2900 Cesar Chavez Drive, Clovis. Gallery walk, silent auction, live auction on donated pieces. Tickets $5 in advance; $10 at the door; may be purchased at the school office. Information: 575-769-4435
Friday through Sunday, March 6-8
*Low-cost spay and neuter clinic – 413 N. Fourth St., Tucumcari. Sponsored by Paws & Claws Animal Shelter of Quay County and RezDawg Rescue. $35 for dogs and $25 for cats. Cats should be in a carrier. Free vaccinations (including rabies). Information and reservations: Email rezdawgrescue@gmail or text 720-706-8810 with your name, phone number, town and pet details including species, age, weight and any health concerns.
Saturday, March 7
*Ranger-led guided tour – 1-3 p.m., Bosque Redondo Memorial, 3467 Billy the Kid Drive, Fort Sumner. Tour of the permanent exhibition “Bosque Redondo…A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival,” as well as of the outdoor grounds, visiting the site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep and exploring the footprint and buildings of the fort. Tour is included with general admission: $7 adult; free for children 16 and younger, Native/Tribal Affiliations, NM disabled veterans, and NM foster families. Information: 575-355-2573
Sunday, March 8
*Daylight saving time begins – Set clocks ahead one hour
Monday, March 9
*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Program by Elizabeth Chavez, Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $20 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $25 for non-members; all tickets will be $25 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103
March 10
*Teens and Tweens spring break programming: Group painting project: Kiki’s Delivery Service – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Doc Talk – 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. Light refreshments will be served. Information: Sabrina Garcia at sgarcia50@phs.org or 575-769-6492
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. through Friday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Early voting also available at the North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Saturday. 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.
*Venturers in Art Guild public art exhibit – regular hours through February, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Photography by Candice Johnson. Information: email to Linda.anderle@gmail.com
*“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
