Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
• Saturday — Mardi Gras Shrimp Boil. This event at the Tucumcari Elks Lodge at 6 p.m. serves as a fundraiser for the Mesalands Community College Foundation. It will include live music and a dessert auction organized by Altrusa International. Tickets are $30 and are available from the Mesalands Student Affairs or president’s office, Ellen White at the Quay County Clerk’s Office, Citizens Bank or any foundation member.
• Feb. 17 — Annual Center Street Methodist Church Enchilada Dinner. The dinner with all the fixings will be from 11 to 2 p.m. at 406 E. Center St. Adult orders are $12, with children $7. For takeout orders, call (575) 461-2661.
• March 2 — Dr. Seuss Birthday Celebration. This event by the Tucumcari Public Library to celebrate the children’s book author will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Quay County Fairgrounds. It will include door prizes, prizes for children who create the best birthday card and a scavenger hunt. For more information, call the library at (575) 461-0295.
• March 23 — Second annual Chess Tournament. Preliminary rounds will be in the east room of the Tucumcari Railroad Museum, with the finals in Jackalope Coffee Haus. Beginner, intermediate and advanced players are invited. Some proceeds will go to Paws & Claws Animal Rescue. For more information, call or text (575) 815-4486.
• April 26-27 — Tucumcari Film Festival. The annual event, themed “Visions of Frontier,” will feature films of adventure, drama and high stakes. For more information, go to filmfreeway.com/tucumcarifilmfest.
• Aug. 1-4 — Rattler Reunion. This annual event will include a parade, picnics and the Saturday night banquet. For more information, go to rattlerreunion.com.
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