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NATIONAL ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Election Day Voting Sites in Artesia are all open from 7:00am-7:00pm
Central Valley Electric Coop (CVE) – 1505 N. 13th St
County Sub-Office – 602 S. 1st St
Faith Baptist Church – 401 S. 20th St
Trinity Temple Church – 16th & Hermosa Dr. (Behind the Church in Fellowship Hall)
Visit www.nmvote.org for more info. Click here for more voter information. No School APS. Get out and Vote!
WHERE’S WALDO SPEND LOCAL SCAVENGER HUNT!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Where’s Waldo Spend Local Scavenger hunt! We have already handed out 100s of dollars in Chamber Bucks to those who have found and turned in Waldos to the Chamber. We plan to do our grand prize drawing for $250 Chamber bucks this week! Watch our Facebook Page for the winner’s name to be announced, I will also include it in Thursday’s “Weekend Chamber Chat”
Remember to Shop Local, Dine Local and Spend Local not only this holiday season but all year round!
AT THE MOVIES SERMON SERIES AT HARVEST FELLOWSHIP
Sundays in November at 9:30am, Harvest Fellowship (2307 W. Main St.) invites you to join them in a new sermon series called At The Movies. It’s movies like you’ve never seen before! Finding spiritual truths in modern movies! Click here to view poster. Learn more about Harvest Fellowship at https://www.hftogether.com/
BENEFIT FOR GRAMMY’S HOUSE
NOW – Nov 20, 2024 Join First American Bank for a fall gathering to benefit Grammy’s House by donating supplies and non-perishable food items listed on the attached flyer.
MARKET & MUCHIES
Happening every Saturday until Christmas- check out Market & Munchies at Bennie’s Western Wear (205 W. Main St.) from 9am-4pm. Click here for all the details. Call 575-365-7378 to reserve a booth.
CHESTER NEZ; WWII NAVAJO CODE TALKER
Monday, November 4, 2024 This event will take place at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main St.) beginning at 5:30PM reception to follow. This program is FREE and open to the public and was made possible with support from the New Mexico Humanities Council. Click here for more info.
UNITED WAY OF EDDY COUNTY OFFICE HOURS AT CASA IN ARTESIA
Beginning Nov. 5, the United Way of Eddy County will have staffed office hours at the CASA office located at 605 W. Main Street in Artesia from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday. You will also be able to apply for United Way services at this location during all regular business hours. Come visit the United Way of Eddy County at 605 W. Main Street in Artesia to learn more about these services.
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday (11/5,11/19, 12/3, 12/17, 12/31 and so on) from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.
DESERT WILLOW WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER RAFFLE
November 7, 2024 drawing will take place for a UTV Raffle, tickets are $10.00 each or 6 for $50. Click here for more information.
OIL PATCH MARKET-FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET
Market will continue through the remainder of the year on the second Saturday of the month. This event will take place at The Derrick Floor (519 W. Main St.) Next dates will be Nov 9th & Dec 14th 9:00am start time. For more details click here https://www.artesiamainstreet.com/farmers-market.
1ST ANNUAL VETERANS MISSION ARTESIA 5K FUN RUN/WALK
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 all proceeds to benefit Wounded Warrior. Hosted by HF Sinclair. Click here for all the details.
ARTESIA ELKS VETERANS BREAKFAST CELEBRATION
Saturday, Nov 9, 2024 serving from 8AM-10AM. 322 W. Quay Ave. (Please use side entrance) Honoring all who served, everyone is welcome! Veterans eat FREE, all others $10 each. Click here to view flyer.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 Estelle H. Yates Auditorium at 11:00am. Please join us to celebrate.
VETERANS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 8AM-10AM at J & J Homecare (1301 W. Grand Ave)
HAM & BEAN DINNER
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 Join Scout Troop 228 for their third annual Ham & Bean Dinner. This meal will be served from 11:00AM-1:00PM at the Green Chile Café in the Artesia General Hospital (702 N. 13th St.) Click here for all the details!
RIBBON CUTTING FOR EDDY COUNTY CASA & THE UNITED WAY OF EDDY COUNTY
Nov 12, 2024 at 10:30am Eddy County CASA and the United Way of Eddy County will be holding a ribbon cutting at 605 W. Main Street in Artesia to celebrate the United Way’s addition of an office at the location and CASA’s important services. Please join they to learn more about what services these two nonprofits provide to the residents of Artesia and North Eddy County. Light refreshments will be provided.
WRITTEN IN RED FOUNDATION MASQUERADE GALA
November 14, 2024 They’re rolling out the red carpet! Written in Red Masquerade Gala FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST, Tuf Cooper, 4x NFR World Champion! This event will take place at the Artesia Country Club. Tickets are $200 and include dinner and two (2) drinks included with ticket purchase. TABLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! https://givebutter.com/c/wirgala
6:00pm-Cocktail Hour, 7:00pm-Dinner & Live Auction, 8:30pm-After Party Live Music & Dancing. ATTIRE: Formal | Glam | Dress to Impress. Masquerade masks encouraged (some will be provided at tables). Cash bar, silent auction, and more! Check out their Facebook event for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/538305275386496
PAINT PARTIES AT THE OPAC
Nov 14th 6:00pm-TBA
Dec 12th 6:00pm-TBA
Visit https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/happenings for tickets and more information!
VILLANCICOS FLAMENCOS
Sunday, November 17, 2024 “Villancicos Flamencos: Celebrating the Holidays in Spain”, 3:00 pm, presenters Nicolasa Chavez & Ronaldo Baca—lots of music and songs, dance, and stories. This event will take place at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main St.) This program is FREE and open to the public and was made possible with support from the New Mexico Humanities Council.
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL-COMEDY SHOW
November 21, 2024 7:00PM-8:35PM At the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Still In Therapy! Tickets on sale soon at https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/events/steve-solomons-my-mothers-italian-my-fathers-jewish-im-still-in-therapy
THANKSGIVING BREAK-APS
November 25-29, 2024
UGLY SWEATER 5K WALK & RUN BY EDDY COUNTY CASA
Saturday, November 30, 2024- Come out for the Ugly Sweater 5K Run & Walk at Beach Bandshell, 904 E Riverside Dr, Carlsbad, NM! This fun, family-friendly event kicks off with registration at 7 AM and the race starting at 8 AM. Don’t forget to wear your most outrageous sweater! Registration is $30— come out, get active, and enjoy the festive spirit. Click here for more info.
LIGHT UP ARTESIA & THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm. Light Up Artesia and the Electric Light Parade will be held on Main Street. Expect Food trucks, vendors, shopping, electric light parade and BRAND NEW town tree lighting ceremony! Stay tuned for more details. Parade sign up form coming soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/503260025948691
RENEWED WELLNESS 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER
December 7, 2024 from 10am-4pm. Come down to Renewed Wellness and enjoy the great atmosphere and shopping with local vendors. They will have pictures with Santa and the Grinch and let’s not forget the snow!!! Food trucks, IV Bar will be open, & Botox ! Check out their Facebook event for more details. https://www.facebook.com/events/860861719144126/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY’S COWBOY CHRISTMAS AT SPENCER THEATER
Saturday, December 7th at 2pm. $49-$69.
Public Buffet • Roasted Pork Loin (Carving Station) at noon, $25.
Sponsored in-part by BETTY & JERRY LEONARD AND CAROLYNE NAVAR
For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas beautifully captures the rustic essence of the story of Jesus’ birth.https://spencertheater.com/michael-mm-christmas
Contact: Spencer Theater Box Office 575-336-4800 boxoffice@spencertheater.com
Click here to view flyer.
THE NUTCRACKER AT THE SPENCER THEATER
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 7pm & Sunday, December, 22 at 2pm. $39 per person.
The Nutcracker returns to the Spencer Theater starring the Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance. A cast of 70 outstanding dancers will transform Tchaikovsky world-famous musical score into a brilliant visual dreamscape with spectacular sets & costumes that bring battling mice, toy soldiers & dazzling Snow Flake Fairies to life! This opulent coming of age journey is a timeless Christmas gift for the entire family! https://spencertheater.com/the-nutcracker
Contact: Spencer Theater Box Office 575-336-4800.boxoffice@spencertheater.com
Click here to view flyer.
SPRAY TANNING NOW AVAILABLE
Spray tanning now available at Desert Skies Tanning (315 W. Washington Ave. Ste. D) 575-736-2383. Click here to view flyer.
PAPA MURPHY’S TAKE & BAKE PIZZA NOW IN ARTESIA ON THURSDAYS!-Note New Location
Every Thursday Papa Murphy’s will have their food trailer at 1501 W Main St. (O’Reilly Auto Parts) from 2:30pm-6:00pm selling their delicious Pizza. They will be bringing some of their classic pizzas to sell. However, if you want a custom pizza, feel free to call their store in Roswell (575)622-4999 on Wednesday, they will make it for you, and bring it down on Thursday. Now serving their new “Bulldog Special” which will consist of a large pizza and a Cookie Dough for $20.00. See you there!
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-NOVEMBER
Click here for the full November Schedule . Click here for this week’s schedule Nov 4th -9th .
*All of their programs are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
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