Saturday, May 23
*Agriculture Family Fun Day – 9-11 a.m., Agriculture Building, ENMU, Portales. Plant vegetables and flowers with Anu Ogunleye. Hands-on; all materials supplied. Free and open to the public, but registration required. Information or to register: email to anu.ogunleye@enmu.edu or call 575-562-2521
*Melrose High School graduation – 10 a.m., P.E. complex, Melrose Municipal Schools, 100 E. Missouri Ave., Melrose. Information: 575-253-4269
*Portales High School graduation – 10 a.m., Loy Arena, ENMU, Portales. Information: 575-356-7000
*Ute Lake Online Learning Center high school graduation – 11 a.m., gymnasium, Logan High School, 301 N. Second St., Logan. Information: 575-487-2252
*Dora High School Class of 1976 50th reunion – 1-4 p.m., Dora Senior Center, 227 E. Ave. A, Dora. Former teachers, friends, and other classes are invited for visitation and refreshments.
*Floyd High School graduation – 1 p.m., old gym, Floyd Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Information: 575-478-2211
*Magic: The Gathering Kids’ Club – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. All ages welcome. 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
*Logan High School graduation – 4 p.m., gymnasium, Logan High School, 301 N. Second St. Information: 575-487-2252
*Night sky observing – 7:30-11 p.m., Ned Houk Park, NM 209 north of Clovis. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. Free. Turn left at the park entrance, take the first right, follow down to the pavilion on the left. Bring water, a lawn chair, and mosquito spray. Binoculars also encouraged. First-timers encouraged to arrive before dark. Information: 757-846-7509
Monday, May 25
*Memorial Day
*Clovis Memorial Day ceremony – 10 a.m., Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, 1601 E. Llano Estacado Blvd., Clovis. Presented by the Curry County Joint Veterans Council.
*Tucumcari Memorial Day ceremony – 10 a.m., Tucumcari Memorial Park cemetery, 4161 Quay Road 63, Tucumcari. Hosted by American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 2528. Lunch to follow at 11:30 a.m. at Post 20, 801 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Information: 210-473-6884
*Portales Memorial Day service – 10:30 a.m., Portales Cemetery. Hosted by American Legion Blair-McDermott Post 31. Information: 575-760-3341
Tuesday, May 26
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 1:30 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
Wednesday, May 27
*Allen Theatres Summer Kids Series free movie “The Lego Movie” (2014, PG, 1 hour, 41 minutes) – 9 a.m., 11:20 a.m., 1:40 p.m., North Plains Cinema 7, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free; open to all ages; seating limited to theater capacity; first come, first served. Information: 575-218-7106
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Elementary Educated storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
Thursday, May 28
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloodmobile, Wells Fargo Bank, 316 W. Second St., Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Around the World in Twelve Months: Poland – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Monthly international cuisine experience sponsored by RE/Max First Place Realtors. Tickets $35 individual; $65 couple; advance purchase or RSVP is required. Information or to RSVP: 575-935-5000
*Night of Worship – 6-7 p.m., Java Loft, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Joint event with Seth Ellsworth of Waypoint Church, Brandon Boydston of Highland Baptist Church, and Jose Garcia of Gracia Church. Open to all; come as you are.
May 29-30
*Electronic Garden Revival – Red Door on Main/Levine’s Garden, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Immersive music and creative experience. 7 p.m. May 29; 9 p.m. May 30. Glowing installations, live performances, artists, DJs. Entry fee $5 per day. Information or advance tickets: visit https://www.reddooronmain.com/
Friday, May 29
*Blood drive — 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Curry County Offices, 417 Gidding St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Splash and Dash free car wash for seniors ages 65 and up – 1:30-3:30 p.m., Wheatfields Estates Senior Living, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Free car wash and chance to win a basket of goodies. Information: 575-762-8700
*Lego Club — 2:30-4:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Second annual Roosevelt General Hospital Foundation Bingo Night fundraiser – 5:30-8:30 p.m., Colonial Park Country Club, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Single ticket $45; table of eight $325; includes one bingo card for each game, dauber, and heavy appetizers. Cash prizes, food and drinks, cash bar, split the pot raffle. Proceeds benefit RGH Clovis Clinic – Family Medicine and Women’s Health. Information or to reserve tickets: 575-226-6669 or email to info@myrgh.org
Saturday, May 30
*Tucumcari Women’s Volleyball Tournament – Rattler Gymnasium, 1001 S. Seventh St., Tucumcari. Entry fee $150; 4-on-4 tournament includes a three-game guarantee. Minimum age for players is 13. Includes competition and recreational division. Prizes go to first- and second-place finishers. Register at forms.gle/Zxzv6RY31FaRWojg9. Information: Dana at 575-607-7573
*Mental Health in Motion: Mental Health Awareness 5K and Walk – 7:30 a.m., Greene Acres Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. Registration $20. Sponsored by Mental Health Resources. Information: 575-769-2345
*2nd Annual Clovis High School FCCLA Benefit Show and Shine – 9 a.m.-noon, Clovis High School, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Open to cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Entry $20 per vehicle; roll-in from 8-9 a.m. Spectators are free; donations are welcome. Proceeds will help send students to Washington, DC, National Leadership Conference. Information: email to Amy Garcia at amy.garcia@clovis-schools.org
*Plains Regional Medical Center Women’s Expo – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free event to celebrate, support, and empower women. Vendors, seminars, live demonstrations, wellness tips, new products. Information: 575-935-5000
*Author book signing event with Lauri Chase, author of “Lola, the Little Green Ladybug” – 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oliver’s Emporium, 103 W. Second St., Portales. Books available for purchase; swag bags. All ages welcome. Information: email to cassiehardin15@gmail.com
*Homesteaders Anonymous flea market and auction – 10 a.m., 1136 Curry Road 6, Clovis. Baking, produce, chickens, turkeys, goats, crafts, food trucks. Outdoor event; all vendors welcome. Hosted by Cluckers of Green Acres. Information: 575-791-3786
*Author presentation and book signing for “The Sons of Gunshooter,” by Dorothy Denetclaw (Diné) and Matt Fitzsimons – 1 p.m., Resource Room, Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site, 3647 Billy the Kid Drive, Fort Sumner. Event is included with general admission; $7 adult; free for children 16 and younger, tribal members, MNMF members and Friends of BRM members. Information: 575-355-2573
*Teens’ Craft Time: DIY Macramé – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Flicks on 66: The New Mexico Route 66 Alliance presents a screening of the 2006 Disney-Pixar film, “Cars” – 3 p.m., Odeon Theatre, 123 S. Second St., Tucumcari. Celebrating the centennial of Route 66. Drivers of vintage cars encouraged to bring them. Information: email to info@route66alliancenm.org
*Ma Cone Foundation Sizzle for Success – 5-11 p.m., K-Bob’s Steakhouse, 1600 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Steak dinner, auction, live music. Proceeds support young people in agriculture careers. Tickets $75 per person; $140 per couple. Information or to purchase tickets: visit https://www.maconefoundation.
Sunday, May 31
*Plot Twist Book Fair – 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Vendors, authors, unique finds from book sellers. Information: 575-935-5000
*Chalk It Up To Pride – 2-4 p.m., in front of Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis, and outside Roosevelt County Courthouse, 109 W. First St., Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: visit https://enmrising.org/
Ongoing
*Absentee and early voting for June 2 primary continues. Curry County dates and sites: May 5 – May 30, Curry County Offices, 417 Gidding Street, Clovis (enter on east side of building off of Axtell; Mondays – Fridays, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., except May 25; open May 30 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Expanded early voting May 16-May 30 at North Plains Mall (Suite 1184), 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis (use accessible entrance on northwest side of mall); 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Closed Sundays and Mondays. Roosevelt County sites and dates: May 5-May 30, Roosevelt County Clerk’s Office, 109 W. 1st St., Portales – 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, except May 25, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on May 30. Expanded early voting May 16-30, Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales – noon-8 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays. Quay County sites and dates: May 5-30, Quay County Courthouse, 301 S. Third St., Tucumcari – 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, except May 25, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 30. Information: Curry County Clerk’s Office at 575-763-5591; Roosevelt County Clerk’s Office at 575-356-8562; Quay County Clerk’s Office at 575-461-0510
*Kids’ craft time: Mother’s Day picture frames – 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*16th annual Juried Student Art Show – regular hours through May 25, Eula Mae Edwards Gallery and Museum, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Show features work from Clovis school students in grades 9-12. Information: 575-769-4932
*Venturers in Art Guild exhibition – regular hours through May 31, High Plains Pioneer Museum, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Variety of mediums by local artists. Information: email to Linda.anderle@gmail.com
*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
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