Local Events

*33rd annual Halloween Howl slow-pitch tournament – Guy Leeder softball complex, 1801 E. 14th St., Clovis. USSSA tournament; Men’s C/D/E – Women’s C/D/E. Entry fee $400. Halloween atmosphere; costumes encouraged; prizes for best dressed teams. Information: Richard Weaver at 575-791-9482

Friday, Oct. 23

*Bystander Intervention Training – 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Free Green Dot training hosted by Arise Sexual Assault Services. Open to all; includes conflict de-escalation, harm prevention, self-protection, and support following a conflict. Snacks provided. Information or to pre-register: email to jayce@arisenm.org or call 575-228-7263

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Advance appointments recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit singles fl or call best disabled dating sites

*Cannon Appreciation Day – 11 a.m., Unity Park, Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis. Free admission; open to active duty members, dependents, retirees and civilians; base access required. Free food and drinks, games, prizes.

*Clovis Evenings Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 1-7 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, best australian dating apps. Admission: $5 general admission; $4 military (including retired, spouses, dependents); $4 NRA cardholders. On site concessions and security. Federal Firearms License dealers on site for background checks. Information: visit https://www.clovisnmlions.com/events or call Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855

*Town Tea and Talk – 5:30-7:30 p.m., back room, Do Drop In, 123 S. Main Ave., Portales (use sliding door on Second Street). Free gathering with formatted conversation, tea, coffee, and snacks. Information: 575-226-5282

*Trunk or Treat – 6 p.m., south end of Dora School football field, Dora. Ahead of the Dora vs. Floyd football game. Participants with trunks should arrive by 5:30 p.m. for setup. Game is at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 24

*Clovis Evenings Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, best australian dating apps. Admission: $5 general admission; $4 military (including retired, spouses, dependents); $4 NRA cardholders. On site concessions and security. Federal Firearms License dealers on site for background checks. Information: visit https://www.clovisnmlions.com/events or call Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855

*Third annual Women’s Prayer Extravaganza – 9:30 a.m.-noon, The Embassy Warehouse Venue, 311 E. First St., Clovis. Non-denominational; open to all women. Music; prayer; brunch. Hosted by Christian Believers. Information or to RSVP: call Sister Yancy at 575-763-1715 or visit https://www.christianbelievershelp.org/

*4th Annual Veterans Benefits and Health Fair – 10 a.m.-1 p.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Bring DD-214 and all supporting documents. Information: Dale Movius at 575-273-0086

*Junque in the Trunk Fest – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 886 CR 13, Clovis. Vendors, food trucks. Information: 575-799-6613

*Harvest and Homestead Festival – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Bouncy house, petting zoo, vendors. Vendors are invited to set up for $25; proceeds will support Portales High School FCCLA chapter. Information or to request a vendor space: email to Williamslivestockranch@gmail.com or call 843-412-4384

*6th annual Barktober Fest – 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Jamieson Creek Kennel, 1348 Curry Road J.1, Clovis. Free event; dog friendly. Activities for kids and dogs, local vendors, fall festivities. Information: 575-218-1791

*Great Junk Hall Vintage Market – noon-7 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 Curry Road 10, Texico. Vintage and antique finds, furniture and décor, vintage clothing, coffee, fall drinks, food and treats. Information: email to april@fiveheartfarms.com

*50th Fall-A-Palooza – 1-4 p.m., Mental Health Resources, 1100 W. 21st St., Clovis. Free family-friendly event; face painting, trunk or treating, pumpkin painting, fall goodies, games, resources. Information: 575-769-2345

*Fiber Arts Club interest meeting – 2-4 p.m., McAlister Room, Roosevelt County fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Open to anyone interested in crocheting, knitting, embroidering, quilting, or working on other fiber arts projects; meeting to determine if there is enough interest to start a regular gathering. Information: Roosevelt County Cooperative Extension Office at575-356-4417

*Magic: The Gathering Kids’ Club – 3:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. All ages welcome. Information: 575-769-7840

*Full Moon Alpaca Yoga – 5:30 p.m., Windrush Alpacas, 770 CR M, Clovis. Open to adults 18 and up; $15 per person; spaces limited; advance tickets required. Proceeds benefit Clovis High School FCCLA chapter, which will also assist with the event. No yoga experience necessary; bring your own yoga mat, towels for under the mat, water, and a flashlight. Light refreshments will be available after the event; gift shop will be open. Information and tickets: Visit windrushalpacas.com

*Benefit concert for Lifewise Academy Clovis – 6 p.m., Java Loft Coffee Shop, 810 E. 21st St., Clovis. Information on Lifewise plus praise and worship music with local artists. Donations welcome. Information: 575-693-4187

*Runnerz Cantina presents Orpheus Music Group – 7-10 p.m., Runnerz Cantina, 1013 W. Second St., Portales.

RESCHEDULED TO OCT. 30 *Free outdoor screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” – 8 p.m., Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza, 100 W. Railroad Ave., Tucumcari. Audience participation kits and concessions available; sponsored by Film Tucumcari and Tucumcari MainStreet. In case of bad weather, screening will be moved to Kandel’s Street Sips, 112 W. Main St., Tucumcari.

Sunday, Oct. 25

*Clovis Evenings Lions Club Gun, Knife, and Coin Show – 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Admission: $5 general admission; $4 military (including retired, spouses, dependents); $4 NRA cardholders. On site concessions and security. Federal Firearms License dealers on site for background checks. Information: visit https://www.clovisnmlions.com/events or call Joel Edwards at 575-749-2855

*Pumpkin carving with Ranch animals – noon-2 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Tickets $25 per person; must be purchased in advance. Includes all supplies, plus petting zoo, apple cider and cookies, etc. Information: 843-412-4384

*Fall Chili Cook-Off – noon-3 p.m., Living Word Church of God, 2101 E. 21st St., Clovis. Fundraiser for Christian Women’s Connection. Tickets $10; include chili, toppings, bread/tortilla/crackers, dessert, and drink. Information: 575-763-6796

*Great Junk Hall Vintage Market – noon-4 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 Curry Road 10, Texico. Vintage and antique finds, furniture and décor, vintage clothing, coffee, fall drinks, food and treats. Information: email to april@fiveheartfarms.com

*Haunting at Hillcrest – 1-5 p.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Presented by Mix 107.5. Admission $3 for ages nine months through 99. All proceeds benefit the zoo. Advance tickets available at the zoo and at both Clovis locations of Something Different Grill, 119 W. 14th St., and 3400 N. Prince St. Information: email to terri.chavez@global1media.com or call 575-763-4649

*Chocolate Sunday – 2-4 p.m., Food Science Building, ENMU, Portales. Fundraiser for the ENMU Departments of Music and Culinary Arts. Sweet treats and live music. Tickets $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Advance tickets available at enmu.edu/chocolatesunday. Information: Jaelyn Jimenez at 575-562-2377

*Sumner Lake Boo Bash – 4-6 p.m., Sumner Lake State Park, 32 Lake View Drive, Lake Sumner, NM. Costume contest and best trunk contest. Information: 575-355-2541

*Community Entrepreneurs Meet-Up Network – 4-6 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Monthly gathering open to entrepreneurs, small business owners, and idea makers. Hosted by Williams Livestock Ranch. Information: 843-412-4384I

Monday, Oct. 26

*Fall Mahjong League (last of four rounds) – 6-8 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Cost $100 for entire tournament. Online registration at https://square.link/u/KTC9HwFD. Information: 575-935-5000

*ENMU Forensic Society presents Trunk or Treat – 6-8 p.m., parking lot, Loy Stadium, ENMU, 1900 W. University, Portales. Forensic Society members will be dressed as pirates, so no other pirate costumes, please. Information: Cynthia.madeja@enmu.edu

*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 6:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687

Tuesday, Oct. 27

*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, First Financial Credit Union, 700 W. Second St., Portales. Advance appointments recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/support-us/vitalelite or call best disabled dating sites

*Kids’ craft time: Halloween crafts – two sessions: 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., craft room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Books and Babies: “Boo to You” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open ages 0-3. Information: 575-356-3940

*Women United Luncheon — 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Program by library director Tawna Luscombe. Luncheon served at noon. Tickets: $15 for Women’s Initiative Network (WIN) members and their guests, if purchased in advance; $20for non-members; all tickets will be $20 at the door. Information: 575-769-2103

*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

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): MarioKart — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*True Crime and Wine – 6:30-8 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Outline of a Murder: the murder of Katie Sepich. Tickets $20; includes one glass of wine. Tickets available at: https://www.outlineofamurderpodcast.com/events/katie-sepich. Information: 575-226-9463

Wednesday, Oct. 28

*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Preschool storytime: “Halloweenies” (costumes encouraged) — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940

*Elementary Educated storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Fall Festival – 5-6:30 p.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Parking lot trunk-or-treat. Information: 575-762-4727

*Annual Fall Festival – 5:30-7 p.m., First Methodist Church, 1501 N. Sycamore St., Clovis. Frito pies, trick or treating, hot dogs, face painting, games. Costumes welcome, but nothing scary, please. Information: 575-763-3461

*Portales Municipal Schools Autumn Extravaganza – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Free event families with children in grades pre-k through 8. Children encouraged to wear child-friendly costumes and bring a trick or treat bag; no masks. Information: 575-356-7000

Thursday, Oct. 29

*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

Trick or Treat Street – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Trick or treating, games, food. Information: 575-935-7000

*It’s-A-Me Halloween Party – 5-6:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Family party; costumes encouraged; tricks and treats. Information: 575-356-3940

*Track or Treat – 5:30-7:30 p.m., walking track, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Kids can collect treats while walking the track. Costumes encouraged. Information: 575-769-2811

*Boos, Brews, and Vino – 6-8:30 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Fundraiser benefiting Roosevelt General Hospital Foundation. Tickets $45 apiece; $350 table of eight. Music and barbecue, craft beer, local wine, silent auction, dessert auction, costume contest. Information or to purchase tickets: email to info@myrgh.org

*Learn 42: A Dominos Workshop – 6:30-8 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. RSVPs required. Information or to RSVP: email to Sara Williford at swilliford@cityofclovis.org or call 575-763-9687

*Annual Trunk or Treat – 6:30 p.m., Wheatfields Estates, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. Public is invited; candy while supplies last. Candy donations ahead of the event are also welcome. Information: 575-762-8700

Friday, Oct. 30

*Color Creators – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Adult come and go coloring group; supplies are provided. Information: 575-763-9687

*Trick or Treat – 2-5 p.m., Quality Care, 1423 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-1250

*Lego Club — 3-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Safe Trick or Treat Food Drive and photos – 3-5 p.m., Times Remembered Photography, 222 W. Second St., Portales. Bring two non-perishable items and receive two 4×6” photos of your costumed kids. Items needed include canned goods, cereal, peanut butter, rice, beans, canned meat, flour, sugar, etc. Information: 575-226-7676

*Trick or Treat – 3 p.m., Goodlife Senior Living, 2013 W. 18th St., Portales. Residents passing out candy and toys. Information: 575-226-5307

*Portales Safe Trick or Treat – 4-5:30 p.m., Courthouse Square and participating local businesses. Family-friendly costumes, candy, and community spirit. Information: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce at 575-356-8541

*Trunk or Treat – 4-5:30 p.m., Psychiatric Care Center, 405 W. Fourth St., Portales.

*Trunk or Treat – 4-6 p.m., Matt 25 Hope Center, 1200 N. Thornton St., Clovis. Information: email to frances@matt25clovis.com or call 575-763-4400

*A Spooky Presentation: Learn about bats, arthropods, and reptiles – 4 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Oasis Road, Portales. Free admission with one can of food to be donated to ENMU food bank. Halloween costumes encouraged; goodie bags at conclusion of the presentation. Information: 575-356-5331

*Trunk or Treat – 5-9 p.m., ENMRSH, 2700 E. Seventh St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-3718

*Trunk or Treat – 6-8 p.m., Clovis Parachute Plasma, 4026 N. Prince St., Clovis.

*Eat, Dance, and Be Scary – 6-10 p.m., Baxter-Curren Activity Center, 908 Hickory St., Clovis. Potluck and dance; $10 per person. Costume contest. Live music by Kelly Hastey Band. Information: email to bastercurrenac@gmail.com or call 575-762-3631

*Trick or Treat – 6 p.m., Retirement Ranch, 2221 Dillon St., Clovis. Information: 575-762-4495

*Rai’s 6th annual Spookfest pool tournament and costume contest – 6:30 p.m., R and R Billiards, 217 N. Connelly St., Clovis. Potluck supper; bring a dish if you can. Information: 575-760-7972

*Free outdoor screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” – 8 p.m., Tucumcari Historic Railroad Plaza, 100 W. Railroad Ave., Tucumcari. Audience participation kits and concessions available; sponsored by Film Tucumcari and Tucumcari MainStreet. In case of bad weather, screening will be moved to Kandel’s Street Sips, 112 W. Main St., Tucumcari.

Saturday, Oct. 31

*I Pink I Can 5K Run/Walk for breast cancer awareness – 7:30 a.m., pergola, center of ENMU campus, Portales. Registration at 7:30 a.m.; run/walk begins at 8 a.m. Sponsored by Roosevelt General Hospital and Clinics and ENMU ZTA sorority. Cash donations benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization. Information or to pre-register: email to info@myrgh.org

*Wings N’ Wheels – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Clovis Regional Airport, 459 Curry Road 11.5, Texico.

Halloween-themed event. Static plane displays, car show, costume contest, trunk or treat, food trucks, vendors, and family friendly activities. Information: Nicolle Graff at 575-763-9670 or nholcomb@cityofclovis.org

*Atlatl competition and costume contest – 9 a.m., Blackwater Draw National Historic Landmark, 508 NM 567, Portales. Free admission; all ages welcome. Practice begins at 9 a.m.; presentation and rules at 10 a.m.; competition begins at 11 a.m. Sponsored by Blackwater Draw staff and Mu Alpha Nu Anthropology Club. Ice Age megafauna targets, costume contest, prizes, food. Information: 575-562-2202

*Portales Halloween Howl skate competition, trunk or treat, and costume contest – 1-5 p.m., Portales Skate Park, 927 W. 17th St., Portales (in Rotary Park). Free; open to all ages and all skill levels. Food trucks onsite.

*Halloween movie marathon and snacks — 2-4:30 p.m., craft room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*Carts and Candy – 4-6 p.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Free family-friendly event with trick-or-treating from 20 decorated golf carts and side-by-sides. Information: 575-762-4775

*Spooktacular Block Party – 4-6 p.m., Second Street, downtown Tucumcari. Hosted by Tucumcari MainStreet. Bring the kids in costumes for treats, tricks, and fun. Businesses and organizations interested in having a booth can sign up at forms.gle/Uo8pQzW4sXbGL7dd8. Information: Connie at 575-461-3701

*Halloween Bash – 4-9 p.m., 413 S. Main Ave., Portales. Vendors, food trucks, raffles, activities. Floyd Jamboree auditions 4-6 p.m.; live music by Phil and the Phil Goods 6-9 p.m. Costume contest at 7 p.m. Information: email to hkshirley2013@gmail.com

*Fall Festival: Learning About Jesus – 5-6:30 p.m., back room fellowship hall, Calvary Baptist Church, 1101 W. 18th St., Portales. Games, hotdogs, costume contest for ages 0-12. Information: 575-356-4273

*Trunk or Treating – 5-7 p.m., back parking lot, Oasis Bar and Grill, 2208 N. Prince St., Clovis. Followed by adult party inside with costume contest and drink specials.

*Trunk or Treat – 5-7:30 p.m., Bender Pena Chevrolet, 2500 Mabry Drive, Clovis. Information: 575-254-1809

*Treats and outdoor games – 5:30-8 p.m., University Baptist Church, 1012 W. 15th St., Portales. Information: 575-356-4501

*2nd annual Trunk or Treat – 6-8 p.m., Lasting Impressions Salon, 115 E. Sixth St., Clovis.

*Floyd Junior Carnival – 6-9 p.m., gymnasium, Floyd Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Games, concession, haunted house, silent auction, bingo, costume contest. Information: 575-478-2211

*Nightmare on Main Street Halloween Party – 6 p.m., State Theatre, 504 N. Main St., Clovis. Presented by Red Arrow Entertainment. Open to ages 21 and up; valid ID required. Popcorn, pizza, beer, spirits, music. Entertainment by Jocks on Wheels. Giveaways, costume contest, cash prizes. Information: 575-935-5825

*Halloween Party – 8 p.m.-1 a.m., American Legion Post 25, 2400 W. Seventh St., Clovis. Featuring DJ Xpress; music, costume contest. Pool tournament at 7 p.m. Information: 575-763-5392

Sunday, Nov. 1

*Daylight saving time ends – turn clocks back one hour

*66th annual Turkey Dinner – 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (Central), Parish Hall, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, 409 S. Third St., Bovina, TX. Suggested donations: $18 for adults; $6 for children under 6; dine in or carry out. Turkey and dressing, creamed potatoes and gravy, green beans, homemade bread, cranberry sauce, desserts, tea and coffee. Information: 806-251-1511

Monday, Nov. 2

*Opening of “Work in Progress: Selected Designs” by guest artist Hamed Edalati Tabrizi – Runnels Gallery, Golden Student Success Center, ENMU, Portales. Artist talk scheduled for 3-4 p.m. Nov. 6, followed by art gathering from 4-5 p.m. Exhibit is free and open to the public during regular building hours. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896

*“Bowls Before Polls” Neighbor Helping Neighbor free community meal – 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Chicken noodle soup, broccoli cheddar soup, potato soup. Open to all while supplies last. Prepared by ENMU Culinary Arts; sponsored by Feed Portales. Information: James Heredia at 575-356-8597

Tuesday, Nov. 3

*Election day – 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Vote at any polling place in your county of registration. Curry County polling places: Commons Area, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis; Countyline Fire Department, 1006 CR 6, Clovis; Curry County Administration Complex, 417 Gidding St., Clovis; Farmers Electric Cooperative, 3701 N. Thornton St., Clovis; Grady Senior Citizens Center, 104 W. Main, Grady; La Casa Senior Center, 1120 Cameo St., Clovis; Melrose City Hall, 105 E. Ave. B, Melrose; North Plains Mall, 2809 N. Prince St., Suite 1184, Clovis; Pleasant Hill Fire Department, 304 SR 77, Texico; Texico Community Building, 215 N. Griffin, Texico. Roosevelt County polling places: Dora Senior Center, 227 Ave. A, Dora; Elida Community Center, 704 State St., Elida; Floyd Community Center, 1572 NM Highway 267, Floyd; Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales; Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Quay County polling places: Forrest Fire Department, 209 State Highway 210, Forrest; House Community Senior Citizens Center, 110 S. Apple St., House; Logan Civic Center, 100 N. Second St., Logan; Nara Visa Community Center, 950 Bell St., Nara Visa; San Jon City Community Center, 2357 State Highway 469, San Jon; Tucumcari Convention Center, 1500 Historic US 66, Tucumcari. 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

*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Ping-Pong-Palooza — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

*Toy Drive Bunco— 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person in advance; $30 at the door; includes food, bunco, prizes, costume contest. Optional: bring new toys to donate to Matt 25. Advance tickets available https://square.link/u/vUKl82a0. Information: 575-935-5000

Wednesday, Nov. 4

*Preschool storytime: “Fox and Friends” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940