Community calendar
Activities
Parenting Group — Meets 10 a.m. first Friday of each month at Clovis Civic Center. Information: 763-9027
Senior Center Bingo — 1 p.m., Thursdays, 908 Hickory. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Jam Session — 6:30 p.m., first, second and third Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music instrument playing. Information: 762-3631
Baxter-Curren Music Sessions — 6 p.m., second and fourth Tuesdays, 908 Hickory. Music singing and playing. Information: 762-3631
Circle Eight Squares — 7 -9 p.m., first and third Saturdays, Baxter Curren, 12th and Cameo. Information: 762-1349.
Clovis Community Band rehearsal — 7 p.m. Monday, Marshall Auditorium. All musicians welcome. Information: 763-7019..
Clovis Community Orchestra rehearsal — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays in the choir room of First United Methodist Church, 14th and Sycamore. Contact Lemuel Perry 749-6551.
Clovis Train Society — 7 p.m., first Monday, 221 W. First Street, Depot. Information: Phil Williams, 762-0066.
Portales Senior Dance — 7 p.m., Every Saturday, Portales Senior Center, 421 N. Industrial Dr., Portales. Live band and potluck. Information: 356-8741.
Toddler Time — Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or at 11 a.m. Information: Krissie Carter 769-7840
Club/organization meetings
AARP — 5:45 p.m., third Thursday, Clovis Carver Library. Information: Doug Smithers (575) 762-1137.
AARP Driving Safety Program — 8 a.m.-Noon, Feb. 16. Information: Carolyn Taber (575) 742-2384.
American Legion Post 25 bingo — 2 p.m., Sundays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 2400 W. Seventh St. Information: 763-5392.
American Legion Post 25 breakfast — 7-11a.m., first Saturday. 2400 W Seventh Street. Information: 763-5392. Open to public.
Border Sports Shooters — Noon, third Saturday. Patriot Outdoors meeting room. Information: Joe Stanford, 693-6306.
Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Roundtable — 7 p.m., second Thursday, 1200 N. Thornton St. Information: 799-5974.
The Chaparral Extension Homemakers Club — 11 a.m., second Thursday; 1 p.m., fourth Thursday, Fairgrounds Extension Building.
Christian Believers Women’s Prayer Breakfast — 9:30-11 a.m., third Saturday, 209 W. 7th St. Information; 763-1715.
The Claud Rainy Day Extension Homemakers Club — 1:30 p.m., second Wednesday; 10:30 a.m., fourth Wednesday. Locations vary. Information: 763-6505.
Clovis Evening Lions — 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, Dr. Ali Ghaffari’s Office 1501 W. 7th. Information: 763-4539.
Clovis Quilters’ Club— 1 p.m., second Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church. Open to all quilters, beginners to advanced. Information: Brenda Harpold 985-2679.
Clovis Masonic Lodge No. 40 — 7:30 p.m. Meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at lodge. Information: Gery Pulz 763-4373.
Clovis Shrine Club — Noon Thursdays at Dakota’s Steakhouse. All Shriners welcome. Information: Dan Stoddard 791-3393.
Community Bible Study - Every Tuesday starting Aug. 25 at 9:30-11-30. An interdenominational Woman's Bible study on the gospel of Luke. Open to woman of all denominations and Bible knowledge. First United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore. Children's classes for babies to age 5 and special classes for home schoolers. Information: Alice 575-309-3555.
Cub Scout Pack 225 meeting —6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Scout Center, Matt 25 Hope Center basement, 1200 Thornton.
Cub Scout Pack 226 — 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, Kingswood United Methodist Church, 2600 N. Main. Open to all boys grades 1st through 6th. Information: 575-218-3776.
Cub Scout Pack 411 — 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 14th & Sycamore. Information: Nancy 575-218-3600
Curry County Republican Women — 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of the month at Dakota’s Steakhouse. Information: Laquita Terry 762-2885
Curry County Retired Educators — 11 a.m. first Tuesday t , Furr’s Cafeteria. Information: Pam Wallace 683-5395.
Daughters of the American Revolution — 10 a.m. second Saturday of the month. Information or venue: 769-1427 or 769-3146.
Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 6, bingo — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays, no smoking. Open to the public. 220 W. Fourth St. Information: 762-5335.
Desert Cruzers Car Club cruises — 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, various locations and second Tuesday, various locations. General meeting. Information: 769-1801
Duplicate Bridge Club — 10 a.m., Wednesdays, 100 Highland Drive. Information: 389-5349.
Eastern New Mexico Amateur Radio Club — 7 p.m., Wednesdays, 208 Merrill Dr. Information: 742-2415.
El Desayuno Kiwanis Club — 6:45 a.m., Thursdays, Taqueria Jalisco, 217 W. Seventh St. Information: 714-0973.
Encanto Garden Club — 9:30 a.m., Second Tuesday, visitors and new members welcome. Information: Barbara Vogef 763-7661 or 762-6955.
The Fairfield Extension Homemakers Club — 10 a.m., second and fourth Fridays, Curry County Fairgrounds. Information: 763-6505.
Friendship Rebekah Lodge — 7:30 p.m., Second and fourth Tuesdays, 405 N. Main St. Call 762-4843 for times.
The Grady Alpha Extension Homemakers Club — 1:30 p.m., first Tuesday. Locations vary. Information: 763-6505.
Gold Wing Road Riders Association — 8 a.m., first Sunday, at Javaloft. Information: Doug Pettigrew 763-1636 or 714-1009.
High Plains Drifters Motorcycle Club — 6 p.m., second Thursday at Furr’s Family Dining. All bikes and nonmembers welcome. Information: Gary Baker, 799-1993
High Plains Toastmasters Club — 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Trinity United Methodist Church. Information: Donna Labatt at 763-5519.
International Defensive Pistol Association — 12:30 p.m., third weekend. Information: Joe Stanford, 693-6306.
Kids’ Reading Badge Club — 5-6 p.m., every Monday, Clovis Carver Public Library in the craft room. All kids are welcome to come explore reading and writing. Information: 784-7181.
The Melrose Club — 11:30 a.m., second Wednesday. Various members’ homes. Information: 763-6505.
Military Order of the Cootie — 7:30 p.m., Fridays, VFW Post 3015, 2815 W. Seventh St. Information: 763-6561.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) — 9 - 11 a.m., every other Tuesday at Central Baptist Church. Information: Lori 309-9402.
New Mexico Legal Aid — 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday 401 Pile. Please call to make an appointment. Information: 769-2326
New Mexico Citizen Review Board — Tuesdays. Volunteers needed for case reviews of abused and neglected children. Information: Debbie Stoner at 217-0226 or (866) 857-2976.
The Nite Owl Extension Homemakers Club — 7 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Baxter-Curren Senior Center. Information: 763-6505.
Noon Day Kiwanis Club — Noon, Thursdays, at Civic Center. Information: Elaine Williford 749-0231.
The Optimist Club of Clovis — Noon, Wednesdays. Leal’s at 3100 Mabry Dr., Information: 762-9535.
Play Inc. Monthly Board Meeting — 6:30 p.m., first Monday, Play Inc., 1700 Seventh St. Information: 763-6188.
Planning and Zoning Commission — 3 p.m., second Wednesday of each month, City Hall. Information: 769-7828.
Ranchvale Extension Homemakers Club — Second Thursday. Various times and homes. Information: 763-6505.
Sunrise Optimist Club — 6:45 a.m., Tuesdays, various locations, visitors welcome. Information: Chuck, 762-7969.
United Daughters of The Confederacy — Noon lunch meetings, monthly every first Tuesday, for further information call 762-1094 or 356-4793
V.F.W. Auxiliary 3280 — 7 p.m., first Thursday, at Post 3280. Information: 763-5044.
V.F.W.L.A Auxiliary 3015 — 7 p.m., first Thursday, at Post 3015. Information: 763-6561.
Weight Loss Challenge — Six-week program advising proper nutrition and exercise. You don’t have to leave your home or be on any particular program for this challenge. Meets only once a week. Information: Erica Lloyd (800) 298-3317
Education
AARP Drivers Safety Program — 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 16. Clovis Community College, Room 101. Pre-registration recommended. Fee: $12 members $14 for non members. Information: Carolyn Taber (575) 742-2384.
ENMRSH — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Free developmental screenings for infants and babies birth through 35 months. Information: 742-9032 in Clovis/Portales; 487-2372 in Logan; 461-0212 in Tucumcari, and 472-3111 in Santa Rosa.
GED classes — Monday through Thursday, mornings and evenings at Clovis Community College. Information: 769-4095.
Clovis Municipal Schools Early Intervention Services — monthly developmental screenings for children with suspected disabilities 2- 5 years of age. No charge to families. Information: 769-4490.
Parenting classes — 3:30-5 p.m., Mondays at CYFD,1223 W. Fir, Portales; 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis. Information: 762-0050
Health services
A Center for Vaccination by New Mexico Department of Health — 9 a.m to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 1501 West 7th St. Dr. Ali M. Ghaffari Sr. is vaccinating children. No appointment needed, except on Saturday. Information: 762-6492.
Birth certificates — 8-10 a.m., Monday-Friday. Cost is $10. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583.
Free pregnancy testing — Mon-Thurs. 1-5 p.m. Pregnancy Resource Center, 2nd floor of Matt 25 Hope Center: 1200 Thornton. Information: 935-5433.
HIV Testing — By appointment. Monday through Friday. 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Information: 356-4453.
Pregnancy tests — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Women’s Medical Center, Suite A-1, 2000 W. 21st St. Information: 762-8055. 8-11 a.m. and 1-4 p.m., $15, at La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 W. 13th St. Information: 769-0888. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., $15, La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Information: 356-6695.
TB followup — Wednesday through Friday. Appointment only. No charge. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583.
TB testing — 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, La Casa Family Health Center, 1521 West 13th St. $21. Information: 769-0888.
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) Nutrition Program Services — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Public Health Department, 1216 Cameo St.; Cannon Air Force Base, 208 E. Casablanca. Information: 784-2127.
Support groups
Adoptive Parent Support Group — Next meeting will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 21. Information (575) 742-3928
Al-Anon fellowship group — 6 p.m., Sundays, Mental Health Resources, W. 21st Street. Friends and families of alcoholics are always welcome. Information: 762-3970 or 769-6028.
Al-Anon: Live and Let Live — Noon, Thursdays, Highland Baptist Church, 2210 N. Main. Open to friends and families of alcoholics. Information: 769-6028.
Al-Anon Serenity Circle group — 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Presbyterian Church, 108 South Ave. F, Portales. Information: 769-6028.
Alcohol chemical treatment series — 7 p.m., Fridays, Calvary Tabernacle UPC, 212 Ash St. Information: 769-0329.
Alcoholics Anonymous: The Fellowship Group — Noon and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, 1119 Thornton St. Information: 769-6052.
Alzheimer’s support group — 1 p.m., every third Tuesday of the month at Baxter-Curren Senior Center. Information: 769-7908.
Batterers intervention — Men: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., Wednesdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St., Clovis. Women: 6 p.m. Roosevelt General Hospital Conference room, 42121 U.S. 70, Portales. Information: 762-0050 or 356-4720.
Bereavement group— 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., second and fourth Tuesday, at Plains Regional Healthplex, 2217 Dillon Street. Support group for people whose loved ones have died and who would like help coping with grief, loss and living again after loss. Information: Sandy Turner 769-7399.
Bereavement education and support classes — 4:30-5:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of every month, Hospice of the Sandias, 516 Mitchell. Information: Namee Bridges, 935-5683.
Blind support group — 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. second Monday. Baxter-Curren Senior Center, Ninth and Hickory. The visually impaired and their caregivers are welcome. Information: Glenda 762-0755.Celebrate recovery — 7 p.m., Tuesdays, Faith Christian Family Church. Information: 762-7751.
Children’s domestic violence survivors group — 6 p.m., Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Ages 4 and older.
Christian intervention program — 7 p.m., Fridays, Calvary Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church, 212 Ash St. Information: 769-0329.
Domestic violence survivors group — 6 p.m. Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Information: 762-0050.
Get Well Group of N.A. — 9 p.m., Saturdays, Regular nonsmoking meeting. 1223 W. Ivy, Portales (Old La Casa Building).
Hospice of the Sandias bereavement education and support classes — 5-6 p.m., last Thursday of the month, 516 Mitchell St. For anyone who wishes to attend. Information: Wayne Wittkop, 935-5683 to register.
Lamp Lighters Group of AA — 106 North Avenue B, Portales; 6:30 p.m., Monday-Sunday 7:30-8:30 p.m., Monday, 6-7 p.m., women’s only meeting, Wednesday 6-7 p.m. Gay and lesbian meeting, Saturday noon-1 study group meeting.
Moms Against Meth — Last Wednesday of the month, 517 W. 21st St., New Life Assembly of God. Information: 763-3221.
NM Survivors of Homicide — 7 p.m., first Monday, at office of Dr. Charlotte Farkas, 116 W. 11th St. Information: 799-0863.
Narcotics Anonymous: Open Hands Group — 2 p.m., Saturdays, Teambuilders, 414 Mitchell St., use rear door. Information: 762-8128.
New Life Gluten Free Support Group — 10 a.m.-noon, second Saturday, Salvation Army Church, Second and Gidding Streets. Information: Cindy Lawson 769-3337 or 714-4458.
Sister Strength Cancer Support Group — 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., first Thursday of each month at First United Methodist Church. Information: 1-888-441-4439.
Survivors Group of N.A. — 9 p.m., Fridays. Regular non-smoking meeting. 1223 W. Ivy, Old La Casa Building, Portales.
The We Group of NA — 6 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Church of the Brethren, Manana and Acoma (across from Stansells). Enter north side of the church. Information: Ben 309-1673.
Self-help
TOPS #NM3, Clovis — Wednesdays at Noon at United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore, east door. Information: 762-7909 or 762-0308.
TOPS NM#405 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) — Meets every Thursday 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church (Gidding and Grand / East Door). Information: Jerry Fisher 749-3294.
Charity
Lighthouse Church Mission — Clothing giveaway, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 407 L. Casillas Blvd. Information: 762-1933.
Calendar information is compiled by Caritina Pineda. To add, delete, or update events please contact her at 763-6991 or e-mailcpineda@cnjonline.com
