Friday, Oct. 2
*Flea Market Friday – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Portales Farmers’ Market lot, corner of First Street and Avenue B, Portales (behind the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce). Open to anyone who would like to set up a table or booth. Hosted by the Chamber. No charge but reservations encouraged. Information or to reserve a space: 575-356-8541
*Foodie Friday – 11 a.m.-sellout, parking lot, C&S Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Food trucks, live music
*Navajo Taco Drive-Up Fundraiser – 4-7 p.m., Parish Hall, St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. (Follow posted signs for pick up on West 15th Lane side of Parish Hall). Tickets must be purchased in advance; $12 per plate; only 250 tickets will be sold. Fundraiser for St. Helen Catholic Daughters. Information or to purchase a ticket: 575-356-4241
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Clue” by Sandy Rustin – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. 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
Saturday, Oct. 3
*Barbecue cook-off and car show – 8 a.m.-noon, Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Entry fee: donation to Feed Portales. Barbecue categories include brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork, and barbecue sauce. Car show categories include best engine bay, best interior, best patina, best paint, people’s choice. To enter, send email to williamslivestockranch@gmail.
*Americana Plains Oktoberfest – 3-9:30 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Admission: adults $20; teens (11-17) $5; ENMU students with ID $10; military with ID $15; kids 10 and under free with accompanying adult. Live music, food trucks, New Mexico beer and wine, tasting booths, vendors, jump castle, petting zoo, photo backdrops, local bakers. Information: 843-412-4384
*Texico Annual Fall Festival – 4 p.m., outside the community center, 211 N. Griffin St., Texico. Carnival games, silent auction, train ride, hay ride, food trucks, vendors, bouncy house, face painting.
*Fall Nights and Live Tunes – 6-9 p.m., patio, Clovis Point Bar and Grill, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Music by The Dudes. No cover charge; food and drink available for purchase. Family friendly. Information: 575-762-4775
*Clovis Mayor’s Ball: Lights, Camera, Clovis! – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner and silent auction. Tickets $85 per person; $680 per table of eight. Benefiting High Plains Humane Society and Mental Health Resources, Inc. Tickets and sponsorships available by calling 575-763-3435. Information or to donate auction items: email to Nicolle Graff at nholcomb@cityofclovis.org or 575-763-9670
*“Route 66: The Main Street of America” screening – 6 p.m., Odeon Theatre, 123 S. Second St., Tucumcari. Followed by question and answer session with director John Paget. Tickets $10 general admission. Full-length documentary being screened on 40 venues along Route 66. Information and tickets: visit https://www.
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Clue” by Sandy Rustin – 7 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. 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
*Star party – 8 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Baseline, Portales. Hosted by Clovis Astronomy Club. Event is free, but park fees apply. Meet in the parking lot by the park office building to the right after the entrance. Bring water, a lawn chair, and mosquito spray. Binoculars also encouraged. Information: 757-846-7509
Sunday, Oct. 4
*Americana Plains Oktoberfest – noon-6 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Admission: adults $20; teens (11-17) $5; ENMU students with ID $10; military with ID $15; kids 10 and under free with accompanying adult. Live music, food trucks, New Mexico beer and wine, tasting booths, vendors, jump castle, petting zoo, photo backdrops, local bakers. Information: 843-412-4384
*ENMU Department of Theatre and Digital Filmmaking presents “Clue” by Sandy Rustin – 2 p.m., Mainstage, University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. 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
Ongoing
*Food drive to benefit Melrose food bank – through Sept. 30, Gentiva Hospice, 2708 N. Prince St., Clovis. Canned goods and other non-perishable items welcome. Sponsored by Gentiva Hospice. Information: 575-762-7067
*”Fish, Faces & Figures: Stitching in a Series” by artist Linda Anderle –Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Free and open to the public during regular building hours through October 24. Artist’s reception 3-5 p.m. September 24. 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 5 p.m. Tuesdays, JC Penney parking lot, North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Clovis. Portales Farmers’ Market – 5 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
*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
