Activities

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, 908 Hickory St. Information: 762-3631.

Clovis Community Band rehearsal — 7 p.m. Monday, Marshall Auditorium. All musicians welcome. Information: 763-7019..

Clovis-Portales Community Orchestra rehearsal — 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesdays in the Music Building of ENMU in Portales. Contact Alan Johnson, 762-2253.

High Plains Chorale — The High Plains Chorale at Clovis Community begins it’s Fall Season on Thurs. Aug. 25 in Room A at the CCC Library. The Chorale is open for credit students (2hr) and community members ($15). No audtions required. This fall we will sing the Christmas section of Messiah by George Fredrick Handel. Rehearsals at Thurs. nights from 6:45-8:25 p.m. Information: Karolyn Sailer, director, 749-0657.

Portales Senior Dance — 7-10 p.m., Every Saturday, Portales Senior Center, 421 N. Industrial Dr., Portales. Live band and potluck. $4. Information: 356-8741.

Toddler Time — Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or at 11 a.m. Clovis-Carver Library. Information: Krissie Carter 769-7840.

Club/organization meetings

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 dance — 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., every Friday. 2400 W. Seventh St. Information: 763-5392.

Border Sport Shooters — 5:30 p.m., second Friday, Java Loft. Information: Joe Stanford 806-777-2217.

Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts Roundtable — 7 p.m., second Thursday, 1200 N. Thornton St. Information: Frank Cordova 575-825-0135.

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 Shrine Club — Noon Mondays at Smokin’ Skillet. All Shriners welcome. Information: Jerry Shade 762-3781.

Community Bible Study — Every Wednesday at 9:30 - 11-30 a.m. An interdenominational Woman's Bible study. 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: Stephanie 749-2986.

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.

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 6, bingo — 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays, 220 W. Fourth St., no smoking. Open to the public. Information: 762-5335.

Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 6, meeting — 7 p.m., second Monday of the month, 220 W. 4th. Information: 762-5335.

Desert Cruzers Car Club cruises — 6:30 p.m., Thursdays, various locations and second Tuesday, various locations. General meeting. Information: www.desertcruzers.com.

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 Wednesday, Muffley’s Backdoor. Visitors and new members welcome. Information: 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.

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.

Kids’ Reading Badge Club — 5-6 p.m., every Monday, Cannon 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) — 8:45 - 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.

Pilot Club — Noon, second and fourth Mondays at Muffley’s Backdoor. Information: 762-0491.

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.

Starlight Square Dance Club — 6:30 p.m., Tuesdays, 421 N. Industrial in Portales. Information: Ruth at 760-1170.

Sunrise Optimist Club — 6:45 a.m., Tuesdays, various locations, visitors welcome. Information: Chuck, 762-7969.

Teen Court Class — 2-4 p.m., every tuesday and 3-4 p.m., every Thursday at the Matt 25 Hope Center. Information: 763-7725.

United Daughters of The Confederacy — Noon lunch meetings, monthly every first Tuesday, for further information call 762-1094 or 356-4793.

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, Oct. 18, at Clovis Community College, room 101. Pre-registration recommended. Fee: $12 members $14 for non members. Information: Carolyn Taber, 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.

CPR and First Aid Classes — AHA HeartSaver and BLS Classes held the third Saturday each month. There are four different classes you can take. Fee includes course book and completion card please call for the fees. Information: 742-3031 or 799-4114.

Health services

Mental Health Counseling — 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday or as needed and/or by appointment. Central Christian Church, 1528 S. Main, Portales. Information or to make an appointment: 356-6001.

A Center for Vaccination by New Mexico Department of Health — 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, 1501 West Seventh 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.

Enhance Fitness class — 10 a.m. Mon., Tues. and Thurs., Wellness Center. First class Jan. 17, 2011. Free attendance. Information: 714-1759.

Free pregnancy testing — Mon-Thurs. 1-5 p.m. Pregnancy Resource Center, Second 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. - 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. - 4 p.m., $15, La Casa Family Health Center, 1515 W. Fir, Portales. Information: 356-6695.

TB follow-up — Wednesday through Friday. Appointment only. No charge. Clovis Health Department. Information: 763-5583.

TB testing — 8 a.m. - 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. - 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Public Health Department, 1216 Cameo St.; Cannon Air Force Base, 208 E. Casablanca. Information: 784-2127.

Support groups

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 — 6:30 p.m., Mondays; Noon on Thursdays, Highland Baptist Church, 2210 N. Main St. entrance. 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.

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: 769-7399.

Blind support group — 10 -11:30 a.m. second Wednesday. 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.

Double Trouble In Recovery 12 Step Program — 5 p.m.-6 p.m., every Wednesday, Mental Health Resources, 1100 W. 21st. Double Trouble In Recovery is a 12-step program that focuses on dually diagnosed individuals that may have a problem with alcohol, drugs, or mental illness. All are welcome... Hope to see you soon! Information: Willie, 309-1865 or Melissa, 760-8651.

Domestic violence survivors group — 6 p.m. Thursdays, Hartley House, 900 Main St. Information: 762-0050.

Emotions Anonymous — 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Mental Health Resources, 1100 W. 21st St. Support group for anxiety, depression, emotional stress. Information: 763-4355.

Get Well Group of N.A. — 9 p.m., Saturdays, Regular nonsmoking meeting. 1223 W. Ivy, Portales (Old La Casa Building).

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.

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.

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.

Traumatic Brain Injury Support Group — 6 p.m., every Thursday, Wesley Foundation, 1417 S. Avenue K in Portales.

Self-help

TOPS NM No. 3, Clovis — Wednesdays at Noon at United Methodist Church, 1501 Sycamore, east door. Information: 762-7909 or 762-0308.

TOPS NM No. 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.

Hospice of the Sandias — Volunteers needed for office help, patient visits, crafters, music therapy, etc. Contact Riene Wyatt at 935-5683.

Community calendar runs on Sundays and on the CNJ Web site (cnjonline.com).

Calendar information is compiled by Robin Coffey. To add, delete, or update events please contact her at 763-6991 or e-mail rcoffey@cnjonline.com