Sunday, April 5
*Easter
*Easter in Rotary Park – 5 p.m., Rotary Park, West 18th Street and South Avenue I, Portales. Sponsored by Potter’s House of Portales. Free hamburgers and hot dogs, Easter basket raffle, egg hunt. Information: 575-415-6239
Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9
*Muleshoe Art Association 2026 annual spring art show – Bailey County Senior Center, 319 S. Main St., Muleshoe. Jon Birdsong, judge. Entries accepted from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (CDT) Monday; oils, acrylics, watercolors, charcoal/pastel/pencil, photography, mixed/miscellaneous media. Cash prizes. Fajita luncheon (tickets $6) 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (CDT) April 9 followed by awards presentation at 2 p.m. (CDT). Information: 806-272-5357
Monday, April 6
*Free preschool screening clinic — 1-3:30 p.m., by appointment only, Grady Municipal Schools, 100 Franklin St., Grady. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Grady school district. Information or to make appointment: Jena Rush at Grady Schools at 575-357-2192
*Lego Club — 2:30-4:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Just Duet: A Piano Duo recital featuring pianists Marina Bengoa-Roldan and Kayla Liechty – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Tuesday, April 7
*Excel training with Trish Maguire – 2-4 p.m., Room 216, ENMU Golden Student Success Center, Portales. Open to local business owners and community members. Free, but registration requested. Information or to register: email to Jodi.Diaz@portales.com or call 575-356-8541
*Afterschool S.T.R.E.A.M. (Science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, math): Mr. Roboto — 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to kindergarten-sixth grade. Information: 575-356-3940
*Stuffed with Love Bunco — 5:30 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. $25 per person in advance; $30 at the door; includes food and prizes. Bring a new stuffed animal to donate to CYFD. Information: http://www.clovisciviccenter.
Wednesday, April 8
*Ages 0-5 storytime – 10 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Preschool storytime: “Down on the Farm” — 10:30 a.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Stitch Addicts stitch group – 1:30 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-763-9687
*House Plant Workshop – 2 p.m., McAlister Room, Jake Lopez Community Center, 705 E. Lime St., Portales. Class on caring for common house plants, repotting, propagation; participants are welcome to bring one plant and items that need repotting. Free, but RSVP requested by April 7 by calling 575-356-4417
*Elementary Educated Storytime – 4 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Teens and Tweens guest artist: Exquisite Creatures: Exquisite Backstories – 4:30 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Open to ages 11-18. Information: 575-356-3940
*Why Not Wednesday: Chicago Style – 6 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Tickets $25. Includes Chicago dogs, Italian beef, chicken Vesuvio, atomic cake. Live music by Brannon Oliver. Ticket link: https://square.link/u/q1p0pEfz
Thursday, April 9, through Saturday, April 11
*49th annual Jack Williamson Lectureship – ENMU. Guest of Honor Ursula Vernon (also known as T. Kingfisher) along with a number of other writers, readers, researchers, friends, and fans. Author reading, author and academic panel discussions, luncheon, Cantina Carnival and costume contest, writer’s workshop, non-fiction forensic science presentation, and more. All events except lunch are free. Information and luncheon tickets: visit https://my.enmu.edu/jack-
Thursday, April 9, through Thursday, April 16
*Friends of the Portales Public Library annual “pay what you can” used book sale – Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Sale runs 5-7 p.m. April 9, then regular library hours through April 16. All remaining stock is FREE all day April 16. All funds raised are used to support library programming. Information: 575-356-3940
Thursday, April 9
*Senior Citizens’ Legal Clinic – 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Portales Senior Center, 501 N. Industrial Drive, Portales. Sponsored by Senior Citizens’ Law Office (SCLO) and New Mexico’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP); includes one-on-one consultations with an SCLO attorney. Information: 575-356-8741
*Blood drive — 11 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Advance appointments strongly recommended. Information or to make an appointment: visit https://www.vitalant.org/
*Business Table at the Chamber presentation by Dominique Chairez: “AI Prompt Engineering 101: Prompting Your Business to Success” – 11:45 a.m., board room, Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce, 100 S. Ave. A, Portales. Lunch $10; turkey sandwich and ships. Space limited to first 20 participants. Information or to RSVP: 575-356-8541
*Free preschool screening clinic — 1-4 p.m., by appointment only, Elida Municipal Schools, 103 Church St., Elida. Sponsored by Regional Education Cooperative #6 and open to children ages birth to 5 in the Elida school district. Information or to make appointment: Becky Turnbow or Stacey Haley at Elida Schools at 575-274-6211
*The Pulse of Our Community: United Way of Eastern New Mexico annual banquet – 5:30 p.m., The Embassy Warehouse Venue, 311 E. First St., Clovis. Tickets $50 each; table of eight $400. Dinner and cash bar by K-Bob’s. Schedule: 5:30-6 p.m., reception; 6-7 p.m., dinner; 7-8:30 p.m., keynote speech by Iuri Melo, licensed therapist and founder of School Pulse, followed by awards. Information: email to staff@unitedwayenm.org or call 575-769-2103
*City of Portales Town Hall – 5:30 p.m., Memorial Building, 200 E. Seventh St., Portales. Topic: Learn to do business with the City of Portales. Learn how to register as a city vendor, compete for contracts, etc. Information: 575-356-6662
*Preschool storytime: “Down on the Farm” — 6 p.m., Portales Public Library, 218 S. Ave. B, Portales. Information: 575-356-3940
*Clovis-Carver Public Library Page Turners book club — 6:30 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
*ENMU Friends of Music scholarship competition – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Friday, April 10
*Resilience Rising 2026: A Symposium for Behavioral Health Collaboration – 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. Symposium for judicial, school, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, first responders, social services, community providers, community leaders, and advocates for youth and family resilience. Information: United Way of Eastern New Mexico at 575-769-2103
*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
*Clovis Music Festival – doors open at 5:30 p.m., Citizens Bank of Clovis Event Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tickets $$39.50-$46.50. 7 p.m. opening band: Seth Ward. 8:30 p.m. headliner: Tyce Delk. Information or to purchase advance tickets: visit https://www.
*ENMU JazzFest featuring ENMU jazz combos – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Saturday, April 11
*Eastern In Action – 7 a.m.-1:30 p.m., locations around Portales. One day event for ENMU to say “thank you” to the community. Information: Email to kieran.verduzko @enmu.edu
*La Casa Senior Center indoor/outdoor flea market – 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 1120 Cameo St., Clovis. Attic treasures, antiques, clothes, shoes, crafts, baked goods. Vendors welcome. Tables are $7; racks are $5. To serve a space, call Mabel Lucero at 575-791-3183
*Sixth annual Double Shoe Classic Open Car Show – 8 a.m.-3 p.m.(Central), Bailey County Coliseum, 2206 W. American Blvd., Muleshoe. Information: Visit https://doubleshoeclassic.com/
*Kids’ Fishing Clinic – 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Oasis State Park, 1891 Baseline Road, Portales. For ages six and up; children over 12 must have a New Mexico fishing license. Entry fee: two cans of food. Lunch provided; door prizes. Sponsored by Friends of Oasis State Park. Topics include fly tying, rods and reels, casting, cleaning fish, fish handling, scouts basics, and more. Information: 575-356-5331
*Roosevelt General Hospital Health Fair – 9-11 a.m., RGH Clinic, 42121 US 70, Portales. Pre-fair fasting blood draws available 7 a.m.-6 p.m. March 30-April 3 and April 6-10; pick up results at the health fair. No blood draws will be done at the fair. Health fair blood panel starts at $50. Information: Email to Jeannette Orrantia at info@myrgh.org
*The Traveling Comic Book Store – 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Hampton Inn, 224 Fairway Terrace North, Clovis. Admission $1 adults; free for ages 12 and under. Key issues, graphic novels, collectibles, mangas, toys, statues, cards, posters, shirts, puzzles/games, handmade items. Buying and trading. Information: 432-212-4552
*Kids Fest – 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 Curry Road 10, Texico. $10 parking fee; free entry for military families. Bouncy castles, young entrepreneur opportunities, face painting, food and drink vendors, STEM activity stations, games. Information: email to April@fiveheartfarms.com
*Spring Arts and Crafts Show – 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. More than 50 vendors with handmade items, crafts, gifts, décor. Free admission; concessions available. Information: 575-935-5000
*Blooms and Butterflies – 10 a.m., Hillcrest Park Zoo, 1208 N. Norris St., Clovis. Hands-on experience for all ages; $25 per person. Information on life cycles of butterflies and plants; planting seeds; butterfly release. Information: 575-769-7873
*STEAM Club – 11 a.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Clovis Music Festival – doors open at 1:30 p.m., Citizens Bank of Clovis Event Center, 1900 E. Brady Ave., Clovis. Tickets $$39.50-$46.50. Entertainment schedule: 3 p.m. The Stray Sons; 4 p.m. Small Town Titans; 5 p.m. Touching Voodoo; 6 p.m. No Resolve; 7 p.m. Mischief Soul; 8 p.m. Texas Hippie Coalition; 9:30 p.m. headliner Drowning Pool. Information or to purchase advance tickets: visit https://www.
*Anime Club — 2 p.m., Clovis-Carver Public Library, 701 N. Main St., Clovis. Information: 575-769-7840
*Messy Church – 3-5 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 1320 W. 21st St., Clovis. Casual service with crafts, worship, and light meal; tailored for individuals with special needs plus families and caregivers. Information: Dustin Burrow at 575-763-7450
*Melrose Rotary Club presents the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus – 2 and 4:30 p.m., behind the bus barn, 100 E. Missouri St., Melrose. Tickets available at https://cm-circus.square.site/
*ENMU JazzFest featuring ENMU jazz ensemble – 7 p.m., Buchanan Hall, ENMU Music Building, Portales. Free and open to the public. Information: 575-562-2377
Sunday, April 12
*Spring Arts and Crafts Show – 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clovis Civic Center, 801 Schepps Blvd., Clovis. More than 50 vendors with handmade items, crafts, gifts, décor. Free admission; concessions available. Information: 575-935-5000
*Kids Fest – noon-4 p.m., Five Heart Farms, 365 Curry Road 10, Texico. $10 parking fee; free entry for military families. Bouncy castles, young entrepreneur opportunities, face painting, food and drink vendors, STEM activity stations, games. Information: email to April@fiveheartfarms.com
*Culpepper and Merriweather Circus – 2 and 4 p.m., under the big top next to Mesalands Community College and Tucumcari High School, Tucumcari. Tickets $8.75; available at https://cm-circus.square.site/
*Cassie Glaeser (dramatic soprano), Kyle Melton (tenor), Lanjiabao Ge (piano) faculty recital – 7 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 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, 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 575-763-6130
