Around Town
9/11 MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 7, 2024 at 8:30 am the Artesia Country Club.
STORY TIME EVENT (TOUCH-A-TRUCK)
Saturday, September 7, 2024 10AM-11AM At the Artesia Public Library. Children’s Story about Construction Equipment.
COME MEET THE VARSITY BULLDOG FOOTBALL TEAM!
Friday, September 6, 2024 5pm-7pm at The Artesia Admin Bldg. Pancake & sausage fundraiser dinner. Find a booster parent & purchase a ticket, or call Trini at (575)200-5340. Pre-sale tickets available for $8.
PAINT ARTESIA WITH PAWS
Help your AHS Cheerleaders with their driveway paw painting fundraiser. Show your Bulldog Spirit at your home or business just before Homecoming! Paint Days will be 8/31, 9/8 & 9/14 Sign up with Cheerleader today!
PAWS & CLAWS
Paws & Claws will distribute spay and neuter certificates to Eddy County Residents only at 9 a.m. Saturday Sept. 7, at the Artesia Animal Shelter, 501 Paddy Wagon Way. Saving spots in line is prohibited; One certificate per household. Donations are appreciated.
TRADITIONS WORKSHOP @ ZIA
Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 12:00-4:00pm at Zia Intermediate’s Cafeteria. 6th-12th Graders. Volunteers & donations needed. <n> —————–<n>DEVOTED WOMEN’S MINISTRY STUDY OF ROMANS
Every Monday evening beginning September 9-December 9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Faith Baptist Church. For more info click here https://www.facebook.com/DevotedWomenArtesia Or text “ROMANS” to 68878
UNITED WAY’S 7TH ANNUAL DAY OF CARING
September 12, 2024
https://www.unitedwayofeddycounty.org/ – HF SINCLAIR OIL & GAS GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 12-14, 2024 at the Artesia Country Club, contact Juan at Jimenez Pro Shop for more information 575-746-6732.
RECREATION ADVISORY
City of Artesia is seeking Recreation Advisory Commission Members. Please bring a letter of interest explaining why you would like to be on the commission to Artesia recreation center. Contact 575-746-9009 or bring to 612 N. 8th Street
TAILGATE PARTY
Artesia Downtown Lions Club hosting football tailgate party Sept. 13, 2024 4-6:30 pm. Hamburger, chips, drink and dessert $10. You can purchase tickets by calling Karen 575-703-6121, or at the tailgate party.
YARD OF THE WEEK
Artesia Clean & Beautiful is sponsoring its Yard of the Week contest now through September. Colorful, attractive, well-groomed lawns with curb appeal meet the qualifications. To nominate a yard worthy of the title, contact Linda at 575-513-0143 or the AC&B office at 575-748-3192.
LIBRARY BOARD
The Artesia Public Library is seeking to fill soon-to-be-opened seats on the Library Board of Trustees. Anyone interested should submit a letter of inquiry to Library Supervisor Omar Acosta at the library or by email to oacosta@artesianm.gov.
PHLEBOTOMIST PROGRAM
Applications are now open for Artesia General Hospital’s certified phlebotomist program. To learn how to apply and for more information on this career opportunity, call 575-736-8178 or email foundation@artesiageneral.com.
DRIVERS NEEDED
SENM Veterans’ Transportation is in need of volunteer drivers to transport veterans to and from doctor’s appointments. Anyone interested in volunteering is urged to contact Alice or Donna at 575-622-0729.
WIDOW’S MIGHT
Widow’s Might, a support group for widows at all stages of grief, will meet at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday in the classroom building on the east side of West Main Baptist Church, 1701 W. Main St. For more information, call 575-746-3528, email widowsmightnm@gmail.com, or visit widowsmightnm.com or facebook.com/widowsmightnm.
GRIEF SUPPORT
A Grief Group meets at 1:30 p.m. each Tuesday in the Saint Damien Center at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 1111 N. Roselawn Ave. Free support is offered in both English and Spanish. For more information, contact Nora at 575-308-3248.
MEN’S PICK-UP BASKETBALL
The City of Artesia is hosting men’s pick-up basketball from 5-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Artesia Center, 612 N. Eighth St. For more information, call 575-746-9009.
TOPS
The Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Club meets at 9 a.m. Wednesdays at the Senior Center. For more information, call the Center at 575-746-4113.
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP<n>Every other Tuesday from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.