23rd Annual Clovis/Curry County
2014 Ethnic Fair Events Include: Opening Ceremony Run and Run/Walk Workshops Talent Show Car Show and so much more!
July 19, 2014 Hillcrest Park Sycamore & 10th St.
This project presented by the Clovis Cultural/Ethnic Affairs Commitee and is made possible in part by the New Mexico Humanities Council and Local Businessis and Veterans organizations
Selmus J. Price
On behalf of the members of the Clovis Cultural/Ethnic Affairs Committee, let me take this opportunity to say “thank you” Clovis and the surrounding areas for 22 years of support for the Clovis/Curry County Ethnic Fair Activities. We are very pleased with the success of the past events that we have presented. It has been our desire to bring different ethnic groups together to share the things from each culture that makes us all unique, in belief that we can come to understand and appreciate one another better.
It is our endeavor to bring together as many different entities or events that will appeal to all ages and backgrounds. There will be events as well as entertainment that will enlighten the knowledge and views about the different cultures that our communities embrace. Chairman/ Events Coordinator Clovis/Cultural/Ethnic Affairs Committee 23nd Annual Ethnic Fair
As we attempt to enjoy or take part in the festivities, I trust that each and everyone of us will be mindful of how fortunate we are at this time in lieu of what is happening in this country and the world. Knowing that we are facing a crisis, our own economy is in turmoil and so many are without jobs; we are blessed. Let us keep our fellow Americans in our prayers and lend a helping hand in whatever way possible. Let us not forget our men and women in uniform who are protecting our country and are placed in harmsway to fulfill that goal. We give a special tribute to those men and women that have fallen in the line of duty for that cause, We continue to lift up the families of our servicemen and women in our daily prayers. I fervently hope that each of you will take advantage of this opportunity and share it with family and friends. And finally, if not foremost, a special thanks to our sponsors, contributors, participants and our major funding resources, the City of Clovis, Clovis Lodger’s Tax Board, the Humanities Council of New Mexico and the local businesses and organizations that help make this event a reality. GOD BLESS YOU ALL! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Clovis Cultural/Ethnic Fairs Committee
Selmus J. Price, Chairman/Events Coordinator Robert Telles, Vice Chairman James “Jim” Turner, Secretary Juan Garza, City Commssioner Mary Collins Volunteers: Jerry Bailey Aridnee Thomas Rick Sanchez Vincent Soule
Welcome to the 23nd Annual Ethnic Fair! The City of Clovis has been honored to host the annual Ethnic Fair for the past twenty-two years as part of the Cultural & Ethnic Affairs Committee. It is an outstanding event designed to celebrate the diverse culture and heritage of our region and an opportunity to enjoy and participate in the rich oral histories and sounds that make our area so unique. There will be performances from diverse groups including Flamenco Nuevo Mejico Dance company and AGALU “Spirit of the Drum and Dance” Cultural Troupe of Nigeria, together with a car show, talent show and other activities.
David Lansford
Mayor - City of Clovis
With free entry to the zoo and splash pad, the day promises to be a fun filled event for the whole family under the trees at the west entrance of Hillcrest Park. Please join us to celebrate our culture and heritage at the 23rd Annual Ethnic Fair. David Lansford – Mayor For more information regarding the schedule, please contact the City Manager’s Office at 575-769-7828.
The 23rd Annual Clovis/Curry County Ethnic Fair Rocks! Please Join us this year for the
2014 Clovis Music Festival September 4-6, 2014 Saturday Thursday Friday
The Clovis Sound local talent
Phil Vassar AND
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Buddy Holly 7 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.) $10 General Admission
Tribute Artists
7 p.m. (Gates open at 6pm) $30 in advance: $35 General Admission at the door
The Kentucky Headhunters
7 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.) $30 in advance: $35 general Admission at the door
Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce 105 E. Grand Ave., Clovis New Mexico 88101 575.763.3435 Curry County Events Center www.clovismusicfestival.net
Batik & Tie Dye Drum & Dance 15th Annual Cultural Workshops
To kick off the Cultural Arts Fest, the Agula Troupe is conducting two wokshops on “Batik & Tie Dye” and “Drums & Dance” The “Batik & Tie Dye” workshop & The “Drum & Dance” workshop will be conducted at the Roy Walker Recreation Center at 316. W. 2nd St. Both “Batik & Tie Dye” workshop & The “Drum & Dance” workshop will be offered Monday July 14-July 17. Each workshop will be conducted twice a day: once at 10:00 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. Each workshop lasts approximately 1 1/2 hours each day. The workshop fee is $5.00 for four sessions per workshop specialty. The “Drum & Dance” workshop performance will be presented on Saturday, July 19, during the Ethnic Fair Entertainment segment. The “Batik & Tie Dye” workshop will also showcase their exhibits at the Ethnic Fair on Saturday. Entry forms available at Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Clovis Community College, Clovis Carver Library, and Roy Walker.
Health Fair Brings Human Needs to the Forefront
This year the Cultural Arts Fest continues the Health Care Fair. Taking place Saturday, July 19 from 10 am till 5 pm. The Health Fair will be presented in the Tent Section in Hillcrest Park 1000 block of Sycamore. Selmus Price, Chairman, said “These are issues that the community deals with. Many of the agencies represented normally do not have the oppurtunity to visit the High Plains region. These agencies will provide information that would be to and individual’s advantage.” The Following Agencies will be participating in this year’s Health Fair: • Curry County Health Department • Sickle Cell Council of New Mexico • New Mexico Department of Health • MECA Therapies, LLC • La Casa Family Health Center • Eye Associates of New Mexico • Gentiva Hospice • ENMRSH Early Childhood and Adult Services • Plains Regional Healthplex • FAMILIA Dental • Breast Cancer Resource Center • Clovis Community College - Nursing Program, Etc. • Health Liaison for N.M. Office of African American Affairs • Aging & Long Term Services Department • Healthy Choice Health Fair • Children Youth and Families Department
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Kick-Off Ethnic Fair
19th Annual Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, July 19th, 2014 Put on your running shoes and join us bright and early for a super fun 5k or 1.5 Mile Run/Walk that begins at 8:30a.m. in Lowe’s Grocery Parking lot (14th & Main St.) Registration begins at 8:00am For Information Please Contact: Selmus Price (575) 749-6570 (Event Coordinator) *T-shirts for all eligible participants* Entry Forms Available: Clovis Chamber of Commerce, Clovis Carver Library, Clovis Community College
American Legion Post 25 Special Thanks to the City of Clovis for your continued support.
Ricardo Hidalgo Commander
Proud Supporter of the
23rd Annual
In Addition Special Thanks to Clovis Carver Library Parks & Recreations Public Works Police Department Vicki Reyes
Fire Department Roy Walker Recreation Center Claire Burroughes James Aragon
AMVETS Post 14 Tommy Knight Commander
The AMVETS Post 14 is and will continue to be a Proud Supporter of the Annual Ethnic Fair
Clovis/Curry County 2014 Ethnic Fair
We seek out, fund and conduct quality humanities programs for presentation to public audiences throughout the state. We support a wide variety of programs, projects and organizations-- topics can range anywhere from local history and culture to international affairs. Seeking to understand Who we were Who we are Who we hope to be
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS HIllcrest Park 1000 Block of Sycamore Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17 Day and Time
10:00 AM and 5:30 PM
Location
Event Activity
Roy Walker Community Center Batik & Tie Dye Workshop 316 W. 2nd St
8:30 AM 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 21st
Location
Event Activity
Hillcrest Park
On-going performances by:
Dineh Tah’ Navajo Dancers
8:30 - 5:00 PM
Drum & Dance Workshop
Flamenco Nuevo Mejico Dance Co.
Car Show Presentation 2:30 - 3:00PM
Saturday - July 19th Day and Time
Day and Time
Location
Event Activity
14th & Main
Fun Run/Walk (5k & 1.25m)
Hillcrest Park
Arts & Crafts Booths,
Ethnic Fair Talent Show
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Gospel Music/Praise Dancers AGALU “Spirt of the Drums and Dance” Cultural Troupe of Nigeria
Presentation of Talent 4:00 PM Winners
Clovis Bon Odori Dancers
Children’s Activities, Food Vendors
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Hillcrest Park
Car Show
10:00 AM
Hillcrest Park
Children’s Entertainment Hour
Music by: Blue Thunder DJ Service
Praise Movement First Church of God in Christ
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tents - Hillcrest Park
Health Care Fair
11:00 AM
Main Stage - Hillcrest Park
Opening Ceremonies
Car Show Presentation 2:30 - 3:00PM Ethnic Fair Talent Show
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Presentation of Talent 4:00 PM Winners
ENTRY FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT: THE CHAMBER -- 105 E. GRAND ST. (575) 763-3435, CLOVIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (575) 769-2811, OR THE CLOVIS CARVER LIBRARY (575) 769-7840
Contributors for Car show giveaway Santiago Sandoval, Acting Manager 1804 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101
Bobby Evaro, Manager 3218 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 Jim Casaus, Manager 1011 W 7th St Clovis, NM 88101
Randy Byland, Manager 220 N. Prince St. Clovis, NM 88101 Clem Vigil, Manager 2109 N Prince St, Clovis, NM 88101
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Splash Park Cost: $1.00 per person 10th and Sycamore Clovis, NM 88101 Telephone: (575)762-4519 Director: Kathleen Jeffs Times of Operation: During the months of June through August 11:00am – 5:00pm (closed Monday) ZOO Tuesday thru Sunday (closed Monday) 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (LOCKDOWN AT 5:00) Price of Admission: 12 and up-----$3.00 3 - 11-----------$1.50 2 + under-------free 60+--------------$2.50 Yearly Membership Household $50.00 Single $20.00 Group rates are available
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City of Clovis Zoo & Splash Park Free Admission Saturday July 20th, 2014!
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Annual Contributors Citizens Bank of Clovis Plateau Telecommunications, Inc. Hamilton Automotive Group Eye Associates of New Mexico EPCOR Water Company Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc. High Plains Federal Credit Union New Mexico Humanities Council Bank of Clovis Western Bank of Clovis Fraternal Order of Eagles American Legion Post 117 American Legion Post 25 AMVETS Post 14 Special Contributions • Clovis Municipal Schools Maintenance - The use of tables and chairs • Elder Jimmy Lee Dawson - National Anthem • Clovis Community College • Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce • Pintores Art League • Clovis Quilting Club • New Mexico Job Corps COLOR COPIES • Mr. Kenneth Christian - America the Beautiful FAXING & NOTARY • Clovis High School R.O.T.C. • Wal-Mart Supercenter BUSINESS CARDS - 2 Pop-up tents • RethaLETTERHEADS Parsons - Mistress of Ceremonies BUSINESS FORMS • Ms. Charlotte Shaw GRAPHIC - Tribute - Our Men and Women in Uniform DESIGN • Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico - Ode to the Buffalo Soldier • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
To all of our Volunteers who set up and tear down, thank you for all of your services.
Talent Show Giveaway Sponsors
Flamenco Nuevo Mexico
Catalina Rio Fernandez is the founder of Flamenco Nuevo Mexico. She lived in Spain for 13 years, where she studied with many of the legendary flamenco figures (La Tati, Matilide Coral, Mario Maya, La Farruquita). She is presently in Santa Fe performing at the Casa Flamenca on 226 N. Guadalupe. She is also teaching in Taos and in her studio on the Santa Fe plaza. Her 26 year career has taken her on many tours around the Southwestern United States and Mexico.
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American Legion Post 117 Proud Sponsor of the 2014 Ethnic Fair Talent Show Post Officers for 2014-2015 Commander David Blackmon 1st Vice Commander David Borders 2nd Vice Commander Douglas Hunter Finance Officer Dewey Patton Chaplain Stephen Hansen
Service Officer James Schoeffel Historian David Blackmon Sgt-at-Arms David Moorman Judge Advocate Harris Campbell Executive Committeemen John Washington Bill Smart
19th Annual Car Show Sp Proud onsor This is an outdoor, judged car show for motorized vehicles and bikes. Stock and modified classes for all makes, models, and years. Including production cars, classics, antiques, minis, street rods, race cars, pickups, 4x4’s, euros, motorcycles, and more.. 1st and 2nd place trophies will be awarded in 20 classes, including Best of Show. Entry Information Pre-Entry Fee: $15.00 (postmarked by 7/16/13) Auto Entry Fee: $20.00 Bike Entry Fee: $15.00
Additional Entry: $5 each *T-shirts with each entry. For More Information, call Selmus Price (Event Coordinator) at (575) 749-6570
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Jr. Past President David L:awson President Steve Garcia Vice President Santiago Sandoval Chaplain Robert Mathys Secretary Gerald Willett Treasurer Danny Tipton Conductor Frank Romero Inside Guard Al Sena Outside Guard Richard Moore Trustees Randy Beevers Jack Merchant Leonard Coiner
Jr Past Madam President Betty Anderson Madam President Wendy Hendrick Vice President Paula O’Brian Chaplain Patricia Bazaar Secretary Dana Pergerson Treasurer Glenda Littlefield-Nelson Conductor Rita Medina Inside Guard Juanita Hemsath Trustee Andrea Weaver
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AGALU Brings the Heartbeat of Africa to You
Akeem Ayanniyi leads Agalu. The “Ayan” prefix of Akeem’s name Ayanniyi, indicates that he descends from a family lineage that can be traced back 700 years to the Yoruba deity of drumming, Ayan Agula. As the ninth generation of his family to play the traditional Yoruba talking drum, Akeem, who’s from the Western Nigerian town of Erin Oshun near the historic art center of Oshogbo, has been performing since the age of five and has toured much of Africa, as well as Germany, Brazil, Sweden, and the United States as a performer and teacher. He settled in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1993 and founded Agalu in 1998.
Tunde Ojeyemi, who is also from Erin Oshun, has toured through the U.S., Europe and Japan. Tunde electrifies audiences with his mastery of bata, the “thunder drums” associated with the Yoruba Orisha, deity of thunder and lightening. Ayo Adeyemi was born in Ijebu, Nigeria where he was initiated as a babalawo in the indigenous Yoruba religion, Ifa. He is a master of djembe and djun djun who has been drumming, singing, and dancing since he was a child. In the 1980’s, Ayo, whose name means “happy,” came to America where he lived and toured with renowned Yoruba master drummer Babtunde Olantunji for eight years. In the 1990’s, Ayo was proprietor of Yorub a House in West Los Angeles. Today, he is touring with Agalu to offer his music and teachings to a wider audience. As a vocalist, Ayo rouses audiences when he joyously sings the praises of the Yoruba deities. Guest performers from Nigeria often join the Agula ensemble. All the members Agula expertly play djembe, djun djun, ashiko, bata and talking drums as well as agogo bells and a myriad of other percussion instruments.
Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico Fred Hampton and Van Sanders portray an important part
of our history by a Chautauqua performance and the demonstration and displaying of many artifacts used by the Buffalo Soldiers. The New Mexico Endowment for the Humanities and the New Mexico Office of Cultural Affairs make this program possible. The Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico was formed to promote knowledge of and the history of the Buffalo Soldiers (1866-1900). In honor of their spirit, we are dedicated to the memory of the courageous and patient men who overcame great hardships other soldiers never faced as they proudly served their nation with honor and distinction. Demonstrating over 50 artifacts from used by the Buffalo Soldiers, the Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico portray the history of the black cavalry and their numerous contributions to the settlement of the Southwest. From medal of honor recipients to the common trooper, from Indian battles to battles with law breakers, participants will learn how a small number of black troopers made the difference in the lives of law-abiding citizens. On July 28, 1866, the Congress of the United States acted to increase the Army’s cavalry and infantry to provide careers for freed slaves. The act initially eligibility to veterans of at least two years of field service in the Civil War. Officers were to be white. The 9th Cavalry was founded in Greenville, LA on September 19,1866. During the years of 1866 to the turn of the century, these units fought in Texas, Arizona, Kansas, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Oklahoma, and numerous other locations from Canada to Mexico. They also fought in the SpanishAmerican War in Cuba and the Philippines. Some say that the Buffalo Soldiers got their name because of their dark skin and thick curly hair. But it was the Indians that admired them for their bold, tough and hardy manner when confronting the black troopers in battle. They fought like wounded buffaloes. The Indians, out of respect, called them “Buffalo Soldiers.” The Buffalo Soldiers were instrumental in bringing peace to the Southwest; resolving conflicts between Indians and non-Indians, confronting outlaws and other lawbreakers, building forts and roads, and in general, being placed between numerous factions who were at odds with each other. Conflicts even occurred between the Buffalo Soldiers and the Texas Rangers sing the latter sill harbored resentments from the Civil War and objections to uniformed blacks in a position of authority. However, what is surprising is that the numerous successes of the Buffalo Soldiers occurred even though they often were given the worst assignments, during the worst weather conditions, using “hand-me-down” equipment and horses, all while compelled to fulfill their duties with the most undesirable living quarters and food. The Buffalo Soldiers battled and defeated the Comanches, Cheyennes, Mexicans, and Mescalero Apaches. But their worst and most persistent enemies-discrimination and prejudice- were not found on the great plains, but on the battlefield of the human heart.
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