Friday, May 15
*Blood drive — noon-4 p.m., Bloodmobile, VFW Post 9515, 316 S. Main Ave., Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Lego Club — 2:30-4:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Clovis Civic Center’s 20th anniversary celebration – 4-6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Free public event with open house, hearty hors d’oeuvres, and cash bar. Remarks at 5 p.m. Information: 575-935-5000
*St. Helen Catholic Church enchilada fundraiser – 4:30-6:30 p.m., drive through only, Parish Hall, St. Helen Catholic Church, 1600 S. Ave. O, Portales. Tickets $12; include two enchiladas, beans, rice, and biscochitos. Buy tickets in advance from any Fiesta committee member or at the parish office; must present ticket at event. Proceeds benefit St. Helen Fiesta. Information: 575-356-4241
*Little Italy Night free community meal – 5-7:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church, 200 S. Ave. C, Portales. Open to all; sponsored by Neighbor Helping Neighbor. Lasagna, rolls, salad, cookies. Dine in or carryout; information on community resources, photo booth, table art, temporary tattoos.
*Clovis Community College spring commencement – 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Information: 575-769-2811
*House High School graduation – 7 p.m., big gym, House High School, 309 N. Apple St., House. Information: 575-279-7353
*Sock Hop – 7 p.m., The Well, 311 S. Main Ave., Portales. Free admission; DJ music by FoulMouth J. Information: 575-693-7622
Saturday, May 16
*2nd Annual Backdraft Open golf tournament – 8 a.m., Colonial Park Golf Course, 1300 Colonial Parkway, Clovis. Hosted by the Clovis Firefighter’s Association in support of local firefighters. Tee time at 8 a.m.; $500 per team (includes mulligans). Spots are limited. Information: Chris Elam at 575-219-2943 or Jerry Garza at 575-749-0879
*Elida High School baccalaureate – 9 a.m., First Baptist Church, 306 S. Main St., Elida. Information: 575-274-6211
*Muleshoe High School graduation – 9:30 (CDT), football field, Muleshoe High School, 514 W. Avenue G, Muleshoe, TX. Information: 806-272-7400
*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Bloodmobile, Vdex Diabetes, 1916 W. 21st St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Clovis Christian School graduation – 10 a.m., Legacy Church, 3401 N. Norris St., Clovis. Information: 575-935-2279
*Genealogy workshop – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Pet microchipping clinic – 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Curry County Event Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Free, while supplies last; no appointment necessary; open to Clovis and Cannon Air Force Base residents only. Please keep cats and dogs in vehicle while waiting a turn. Sponsored by RezDawg Rescue. Information: 720-515-3679
*Elida High School graduation – 11 a.m., main gymnasium, Elida Municipal Schools, 103 N. Church St., Elida. Information: 575-274-6211
*Odeon Theatre’s 90th Anniversary Celebration – Odeon Theatre, 123 S. Second St., Tucumcari. Free entertainment includes one-hour showcase of 1936 film at noon; “Smurfs” at 1 p.m.; comedian Mike James for a family-friendly show at 6 p.m.; and “Freakier Friday” at 8 p.m. Information: 575-815-4440
*Armed Forces Day Celebration – 2-10 p.m., The Well, 311 S. Main Ave., Portales. Cornhole, rib cook-off, family fun; live music from The Orpheus Group 7-9 p.m. Information: 575-693-7622
*Anime Club — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*You Are the Goat movie night – 6-8 p.m., Williams Livestock Ranch, 7834 NM 206, Portales. Cost $10. Watch a movie with players from ENMU men’s and women’s basketball teams; meet and greet time, photos, ranch fun; snacks and drinks available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Information: 843-412-4384
*Potluck and dance – 6:30 p.m., Portales Senior Citizens Center, 417 Industrial Drive, Portales. Live music by the Curry County Outlaws. Bring dish to share for potluck at 6:30; dance starts about 7:15 p.m. Information: 575-356-8741
Sunday, May 17
*Dora High School graduation – 3 p.m., Guy Luscombe Gymnasium, 100 School Street, Dora. Information: 575-477-2211
Monday, May 18
*Monday Movie: “Darkest Hour” (2017; PG-13; 2 hours, 5 minutes) – 6 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Seating first come, first served until capacity is reached. Outside snacks welcome. Information: 575-769-7840
Tuesday, May 19
*An Introduction to United Methodist Social Principles – 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St., Clovis. Interactive presentation led by Rev. Neal Christie. Public is welcome; free lunch available for those who RSVP by May 18 with an email to tumcprays@gmail.com.
*Kids’ craft time: Flower pouch – 10 a.m. and 3:30 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
*Roosevelt Refreshers: Making It So: New Mexico and the Space Age – 6:30 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Presentation by Donald “Doc” Elder, ENMU professor of history. Doors open at 6 p.m. Event is free and open to the public; cash bar and snacks available for purchase. Information: Hayley Goebel at hayley.goebel@enmu.edu or 575-562-2592
Wednesday, May 20
*Blood drive — 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main Ave., Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Tiny Tots storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*Elementary Educated storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Car seat safety training – 5:30 p.m., Portales Fire Department, 301 S. Ave. C, Portales. Hosted by New Mexico Department of Transportation. Free information on car seats, booster seats, safety belts, etc. Information: 575-356-4406
Thursday, May 21
*Preschool storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Blood drive — 2-4:30 p.m., Bloodmobile, Plateau Telecommunications, 7111 N. Prince St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Cattle Baron 50th anniversary ribbon cutting and Business After Hours – 5:30-7 p.m., Cattle Baron, 1600 S. Ave. D, Portales. Information: 575-356-8541
*Texico High School graduation – 6 p.m., Texico Sports Arena, 520 N. Griffin St., Texico. Information: 575-482-3801
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main, Clovis. Discussion of “Mr. Churchill’s Secretary” by Susan Elia MacNeal. Information: 575-763-9687
Friday, May 22
*Tucumcari High School graduation – 10 a.m., Rattler Gym, 1001 S. Seventh St., Tucumcari. Information: 575-461-3910
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Ingram Room, Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Lego Club — 2:30-4:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*A Night at the Movies: A Red Carpet Affair – 6-9 p.m., Enchantment Vineyards, 2102 E. Third St., Portales. Karaoke night with songs from favorite movies; wine and beer. Information: 575-226-9463
*Clovis High School graduation – 6 p.m., Curry County Events Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Doors open at 4 p.m.; tickets are required. Information: 575-769-4350
*San Jon High School graduation – 6 p.m., Ed Lee Gymnasium, San Jon School, Seventh and Elm streets. Information: 575-576-2466
*Farwell High School graduation – 7 p.m. (CDT), FHS auditorium, 805 Avenue G, Farwell, TX. Information: 806-481-3351
*Fort Sumner High School graduation – 7 p.m., FSHS gymnasium, 1001 E. Sumner Ave., Fort Sumner. Information: 575-355-7734
*Live performance by Will Banister – 8-10 p.m., Red Door on Main, 414 N. Main St., Clovis. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Information: 575-265-1489
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
*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
*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
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
