Sunday, April 19
*Purple at the Pasture: Family day at the ranch honoring military children – noon-2 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206. Petting zoo, photo setup for families, purple lemonade, gifts for the children, and giveaways. Free to all military families. Information: 843-412-4384
*The Great Puzzle Race – 1 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Compete solving jigsaw puzzles in teams of one, two, or four. Entry fee $25 per person; observers welcome for $5 per person. Concession stand and bar available. Sponsored by: OPCO Skilled Management and Coronado Care Center. Spaces are limited. Information: 575-935-5000
*Clovis Community College Drama Club presents “A Simpler Time” – 2 p.m., Town Hall, Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Includes works by Jonathan Dorf, Claire Epstein, Don Zolidis, Tyler Dwiggins, Kathryn Funkhouser, Mora V. Harris, and Ian McWethy. All ages welcome. Tickets: $6.49 ages 18 and under; $11.74 adults. Available online at: https://www.purplepass.com/
*Voice studio showcase of Cassie Glaeser and Kyle Melton – 2-4 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Ongoing
*Budding Artists show – regular building hours through Friday, 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, 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
*K through ENMU juried exhibition –through April 25, Runnels Gallery, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, 1320 S. Ave. K, Portales. Exhibit features the works of students from 24 elementary, middle, and high schools across the region. Free and open to the public during regular building hours. Information: www.enmu.edu/runnelsgallery or 575-562-2896
*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 575-763-613
Business of the Month- Western Commerce Bank
Volunteer of the Month- Dominos Pizza
