Local briefs

Commission to hear MainStreet report

The Roosevelt County Commission is scheduled to hear the Portales MainStreet annual report and vote on the renewal of several contracts.

The commission meets 9 a.m. Tuesday in the county courthouse.

The contracts are for hauling road materials, on-site caliche crushing, misdemeanor probation service and attorney services.

The agenda also includes the award of a bid for the sale of used road graders and approval of a cash match for a grant.

Church to collect for Unicef

Volunteers for First United Methodist Church plan door-to-door money solicitations to help provide children with food, clean water, medical supplies and blankets as part of Trick or Treat for Unicef, said Toni Kiernan, chairwoman of the church missions committee.

The group plans to collect from Oct. 11 until the first week of November. Their goal is $1,300.

To donate: call the church at 356-8597 or come by the church office at the corner of Second Street and Avenue C

Web site promotes church events

The High Plains Church Network Web site was recently launched in an effort to help promote the many churches in the region and publicize upcoming Christian events.

Organizer Tom DiFrancesca of Clovis said he wanted to be a blessing to churches and help new residents find a church to attend.

“I’ve listed all of the churches in the region, and if a church has a Web site, I’ve provided a direct link to it from the directory,” DiFrancesca said.

There is no cost to have an event or church included on the not-for-profit site at www.HighPlainsChurchNet.com.

Roosevelt County GOP plans dinner

The Roosevelt County Republican Party is holding its Lincoln Memorial Country Dinner from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Portales National Bank Roughrider Room at 132 S. Abilene St.

The event includes speeches by state Sen. Stuart Ingle, R-Portales, and former U.S. Rep. Heather Wilson, R-N.M.

A buffet dinner of beef brisket or roasted turkey, potato salad, pinto beans, dinner rolls and cheesecake prepared by Patrice Thompkins of Portales is planned.

Dress is informal.

The event is open to the public, and tickets are $20 a person or $35 a couple.

Information: Bill Moyer at 714-3177.