Local Events

Friday-Saturday, March 27-28

*Enormous All-Church Yard Sale – 7 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, Living Stones Community Church, 1800 N. Norris St., Clovis. Youth group fundraiser. Furniture, appliances, home goods, toys, clothing, and more. Breakfast burritos and snacks available for purchase. Information: 920-378-2058 or email to pastorbobbiejo@gmail.com

Friday, March 27

*Ask, Be Present, Connect (ABC) Suicide Prevention instructor course – 8:30 a.m.-noon, Nurstead Mental Health, 604 E. Second St., Portales. Free evidence-based course. Participants will be certified as instructors and qualified to teach one-hour ABC Partner Class. Information or to register: email to mulan.chanrandel@sfcc.edu or visit www.abcsuicideprevention.org

*Car wash to benefit Adrian Herrera family – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., parking lot, Taco Box, 136 W. 21st St., Clovis. Donations and tips accepted for medical assistance as Adrian recovers from injuries suffered in a car wreck.

*Adoption 101 – 2 p.m., location available upon registration, Clovis. Information session on private adoption, step-parent adoption, and more; presented by Gleaton Adoption and Family Services. Registration and information: Text 575-799-0270

*“Before 100: Route 66 Now” show by photographer Craig Kilgore – 4-6 p.m., lobby gallery, Apache Motel, 1106 E. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari.

*Clovis Race Track and Casino thank you and kickoff party – 4-7 p.m., The Pavilion, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. (Park on east side off Norris Street.) Food, games, prizes, music, dancing. Live music by Blackwater Band. Free; all ages welcome. Information: 575-763-3435

*Free immigration consultations – 5 p.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Presented by Whittenburg Law Firm. Family based petitions, citizenship, employment visas, deportation defense, waivers and pardons, FOIAS. Free pizza and refreshments while supplies last. Information: 805-345-5400

*Wichi Percussion Duo – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Guest artists Will Champion and Waichi Champion. Information: 575-562-2377

Saturday-Sunday, March 28-29

*High Plains Humane Society free pet vaccine and low-cost microchip clinic– 9 a.m.-2 p.m., parking lot, Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico, 2217 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. No appointments necessary; drive-up format. Keep pets in car until their turn. Pets must be healthy; dogs must be on a leash; cats must be in a crate; bring vaccination records if available. Pets must be personally owned. $15 microchips available for cats and dogs. Cash payments only. Donations welcome. Information: 575-791-2572

Saturday, March 28

*Roosevelt County Little League opening day ceremony – 9 a.m., Portales softball complex, 201 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Announcement of teams and players, national anthem, first pitch by Portales mayor Mike Davidson. Food trucks on site; baseball and softball games to follow.

*Cluckers of Green Acres flea market – 10 a.m., 1136 Curry County Road 6, Clovis. All vendors welcome: baking, produce, chickens, turkeys, goats, crafts, food trucks. Homesteading Anonymous gathering. Outside event; will be held last Saturday of every month. Information or to reserve a space: Iyesha at 575-791-3786

*Easter egg hunt – 10:30 a.m., Greene Acres Park, 2001 Mitchell St., Clovis. Hosted by Quality Care of Southern New Mexico. Information: 505-454-9921

*Free Easter egg hunt – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Dunn Park, 2467 S. Fourth St., Tucumcari.

*March for More Family Resource Fair – 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Quay County Fairgrounds, 1500 W. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari. Hosted by the Quay County Health Council. Resource exhibitors with giveaways, self-care activities, local entertainment, a New Mexico National Guard obstacle course, and games by the Tucumcari Middle School Student Council. Information: 575-815-4575

*Easter at the Ranch – 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Local vendors, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, jump castles, petting zoo, goat milk products, live music, pictures with the Easter bunny. Snack bar and New Mexico beer and wine available for purchase. Entry fees: $3 ages 14 and up; $2 ages 5-13; free for 4 and under. Information: 843-412-4384

*Mimosas and Melodies – 11 a.m., Red Door on Main, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Live jazz brunch in the garden. Music, mimosas, and food. Information: 575-265-1489

*Magic: The Gathering Kids’ Club – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. All ages welcome. Information: 575-769-7840

*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

*Teens’ Craft Time: Paper Flowers – 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*“Before 100: Route 66 Now” show by photographer Craig Kilgore – 4-6 p.m., lobby gallery, Apache Motel, 1106 E. Route 66 Blvd., Tucumcari.

*Eastern New Mexico Chapter of New Mexico Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet – 5 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Dinner, prizes, auction. Tickets $50 for adults; $20 for youth. Information and tickets: visit https://tickets.rmef.org/s/13925

*Good Riddance: A Gnarly 90s Murder Mystery Dinner – 6 p.m., Clovis Point Bar and Grill, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Costumes encouraged. Tickets $50; $360 table of eight; includes dinner and entertainment. Information or to reserve tickets: Stephanie at 575-749-1192

*Bridgerton-Inspired Tea Cup Experience – 6 p.m., Just Kiln Me Now, 101 E. First St., Clovis. Tickets $42; includes tea cup set, tea, light sandwiches, sweet treats, bisque and glazing, instruction and studio support. Tickets: visit https://square.link/u/VCYoJ3bR

*Daddy Daughter Dance – 6-8 p.m., Clovis High School cafeteria, 1900 N. Thornton St., Clovis. For dads and daughters of all ages. Tickets at the door (cash only): $20 per couple; $5 each additional daughter. Hosted by the CHS Wildcadettes. Cookies provided (while supplies last); bottled water $1; photo booth and 360 video $10 each. Information: 575-769-4350

*Lovers for Learning – 6:30-9 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Doors open at 6 p.m. Annual fundraiser by ENMU Women to provide scholarships for adult learners. Dinner, plus live and silent dessert auctions. Tickets $40 per person; table of eight $350 (table price includes two bottles of wine for the table). Information and tickets: 575-562-2218

Sunday, March 29

*Easter at the Ranch – noon-5 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Local vendors, food trucks, lawn games, face painting, jump castles, petting zoo, goat milk products, live music, pictures with the Easter bunny. Snack bar and New Mexico beer and wine available for purchase. Entry fees: $3 ages 14 and up; $2 ages 5-13; free for 4 and under. Information: 843-412-4384

*Teacup Social – 2 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Warm tea, sweet and savory treats, games. Tickets $25. Information: 575-935-5000

Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3 and April 6-10

*Pre-health fair fasting blood draws available – 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Roosevelt General Hospital Clinic, 42121 US 70, Portales. Results may be picked up 9-11 a.m. April 11 at RGH Health Fair. No blood draws will be done at the fair. Basic health fair blood panel starts at $50; additional screenings available for added fees. Information: Email to Jeannette Orrantia at info@myrgh.org

Monday, March 30

*Lego Club – 2-4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840

*American Mahjong 101 – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Cost $35. Beginners welcome; all materials supplied. Learn four-player American Mahjong in a hands-on workshop. Information: 575-935-5000

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

Tuesday, March 31

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

*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): DIY Chia Pets — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940

Wednesday, April 1

*Free preschool screening clinic — 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., by appointment only, Floyd Municipal Schools, 1564 NM 267, Floyd. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Floyd school district. Information or to make appointment: Adam Terry at Floyd Schools at 575-478-2211

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

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

*Public invited to watch New Mexico Supreme Court hear a case – 12:15 p.m., University Theatre Center, ENMU, Portales. Chief Justice will open with remarks at 12:15 p.m.; hearing of case begins at 1 p.m. Case heard is State V. Mendez, involving issues of alleged juror bias; suitable for all audiences. Opportunity to witness state judicial system firsthand. Presented by the UNM School of Law. Classroom focused Civics in Action Toolkit available at:

https://courteducation.nmcourts.gov/educational-resources/. For NM Supreme Court information, to reserve seating, or to request livestream details: email to Tamara Mitchell at suptdm@nmcourts.gov

*City of Clovis swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials – 2 p.m., Clovis City Hall assembly room, 321 N. Connelly, Clovis. Information: 575-763-9653

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

*Teens and Tweens programming: Book Folding – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940

*Nathan Jemmett junior recital – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377

*Mini Wrestling All-Stars – 8 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $28.48 general admission; $59.41 ringside VIP. Information and to purchase tickets: https://www.littlemaniawrestling.com/

Thursday, April 2

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

*American Mahjong 102 – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Cost $35. Beginners welcome; all materials supplied. Learn four-player American Mahjong in a hands-on workshop. Information: 575-935-5000

Friday, April 3

*Good Friday – Portales City offices closed.

*Free preschool screening clinic — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tucumcari Elementary School A Side, 1701 S. Ninth St., Tucumcari. (Entrances will be marked). Sponsored by Tucumcari Special Programs Department and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Tucumcari school district. Information: 575-461-4344

*Foodie Friday – 11 a.m.-sellout, parking lot, C&S Inc., 300 W. First St., Portales. Food trucks, live music

*Rolling in the Dough bread-making workshop – three sessions: noon-1:30, 2:30-4 p.m., 5:30-7 p.m., Food Science Building, ENMU, Portales. Limit 20 persons per session. Cost $15 (make a loaf of bread with available add-ins included); $5 (get a container of homemade butter with add-ins included). Sponsored by ENMU Hounds Kitchen Brigade. Information: email to Naomi.Pino@enmu.edu

*Easter egg hunt – 2 p.m., Wheatfields Estates Senior Living, 4701 N. Prince St., Clovis. See the Easter bunny, play games, music, snacks, and age group egg hunt. 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

*Clovis Community College open mic night – 7-9 p.m., Town Hall, CCC, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Entry fee $5; open to singers, musicians, comedians, poets, spoken word performers, etc. All performances must be suitable for general audiences. Advance sign-ups encouraged. Information: email to Jessica Holt at HoltJ@clovis.edu

Saturday, April 4

*ENMU Piano Day – 9 a.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Non-competitive opportunity for young pianists in grades 1-12 to showcase talent and receive professional feedback. Three performance levels: grades 1-4 (beginning at 9 a.m.), grades 5-8 (beginning around 10:30 a.m., grades 9-12 (beginning at 1 p.m.). Public is invited to observe; a reception will follow each performance level. Under the direction of Marina Bengoa Roldan. Information: 575-562-2377

*City of Clovis Easter Egg Hunt – 9 a.m., Guy Leeder Softball Complex, 1875-1913 E. 14th St., Clovis. Four fields divided by age group (ages birth-3, 4-5, 6-8, and 9-11). Information: 575-769-7828

*Easter Egg Hunt – 10 a.m., Central Baptist Church, 2501 N. Norris St., Clovis. Information: 575- 762-4727

*The Mother Road at 100: Voices of Route 66 – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Presentation by Anthony Arno. Information: 575-769-7840

*Melrose community Easter egg hunt – 11 a.m., Melrose High School football field, East Missouri Street, Melrose. Four age divisions: infant to age 3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Featuring 500 eggs and prizes. Sponsored by the Melrose Rotary Club.

*Spring for Survivors Easter Block Party fundraiser and awareness event in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month – 1-10 p.m., The Well, 311 S. Main Ave., Portales. Brunch available for purchase from The Well; free cookie decorating contest; cornhole tournament at 2 p.m. with $10 per team entry fee (cash only). Donations encouraged to support Arise Sexual Assault Services. Information: 575-226-7263 or email to joyce@arisenm.org

*Community Easter egg hunt – 2 p.m., soccer fields by Portales High School, 201 S. Knoxville St., Portales. Open up to age 12. Sponsored by PHS Business Professionals of America and National Honor Society. Arrive early; hunt will begin promptly at 2 p.m. and run rapidly.

Sunday, April 5

*Easter

Ongoing

*Budding Artists show – regular building hours through April 10, Eula Mae Edwards Museum and Gallery, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Show features work from Clovis Municipal Schools students in kindergarten through middle school. Information: visit clovis.edu/museums

*Free in-person tax preparation service – through April 15. Sponsored by AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. Multiple locations: North Annex, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis, Mondays-Thursdays 8:30-11:30 a.m., by appointment only. Roy Walker Recreation Center, 316 W. Second St., Clovis, Mondays through Thursdays 9-11:30 a.m., walk-ins only. Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis, March 28 and April 11 from 1-4 p.m. ENMU College of Business, Portales, 1-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, through April 14. Information: for Clovis 575-742-8473; for Portales 575-562-4567

*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