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***Chronological Events*** Long-Term Events (These events are occurring right now, and continue to occur until the end date listed in bold) Now through March 15th The Community Action Agency of Southern
New Mexico is offering free aid to DACC and NMSU May 2010 Nursing Graduates.
The Nursing Licensure Assistance Program provides funding for application
fees, Licensure preparation and testing fees for all who qualify.
Applications can be picked up at Community Action Agency on Foothills
dr. in Las Cruces. [INFO: Lisa Pena 575-527-8799 ext
165] Now through March 19th The Alamogordo Speaker series is currently
accepting stories about the Bataan Death March
from the community for their event “Bataan: The History—The
Aftermath” that will be taking place in March. The Speaker Series
is collecting stories, photos and memorabilia for publication in the
Memory Book to be made available at the event. The coordinators
of the Speaker Series are asking citizens, their relatives or friends
if they have a story of sacrifice, survival, and/or aftermath of the
Battle for Bataan that they would like to share. The coordinators
can be c0ntacted at a number we have here. [INFO: echoofthedesert @yahoo.com
or 575 443 4408] Now through May, 2010 Mesilla Valley Habitat for Humanity
is seeking volunteers for their current building season. Habitat for
Humanity builds houses for those in need Monday through Saturday, from
8am to 3pm. Sign up for slots can be made by calling the local office.
[INFO: 575-525-0475] Short-Term Events (These events only
occur on the date or dates listed in bold) Monday, March 8th The Silver City/Grant County Widowed
Persons Service will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday,
March 8th at Western New Mexico University cafeteria in Silver
City. Nurse Allee Barr will talk about energy exercise for seniors.
There is a small fee for the lunch and program. [INFO: 575-538-9344] Monday, March 8th Registration is now open for spring
art classes for children and adults at the Las Cruces Museum of Art.
The spring session will begin the week of March 8 and run through the
week of April 26. The two-dimensional art classes currently offered
for adults are Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Classical Oil Painting, and
Pastel Painting. The classes offered in the ever-popular ceramics program
are Beginning, Intermediate-Advanced, and Elaborate Surfaces in Clay.
Courses on Weaving, Digital Photography, and Photoshop are also offered.
Adult classes are designed for all levels and teens are welcome to enroll.
Classes are also available for kids. [INFO: Class schedules and
registration Forms are available at the Museum and on the website at museums.las-cruces.org.
(575) 541-2217] Tuesday, March 9th The Friends of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library host
monthly Book Reviews on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. On March
9th, Michelle Guzman-Armijo will review "The Road"
by Cormac McCarthy. The reviews take place at 1:30 PM in the Terrace
Gallery at Branigan Library. They are free and open to the public.
Refreshments are provided after the review. [INFO:c.strosser @yahoo.com.
575-528-4000] Tuesday, March 9th The Doña Ana Archaeological Society
will meet at 7 PM on Tuesday, March 9th and feature Richard
Loose who will give a presentation on the Curved Rock That Speaks in
Chaco Canyon. The meeting is free and open to the public. Info 575-524-9497. Wednesday, March 10th The Native Plant Society of New Mexico
, Las Cruces chapter presents
Phil Alkon, Adjunct Professor at NMSU, will speak on the Negev Desert
of Israel and how it compares with the Chihuahuan Desert on Wednesday,
March 10th at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room of the
Social Center at the University Terrace Good Samaritan Village.
The talk is free and open to the public. [INFO: 523-8413] Wednesday, March 10th Alma d’ Arte will be holding an open
house on Wednesday, March 10th from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the
school. It is open to the public. [INFO: almadarte
.org] Wednesday, March 10th The Dona Ana County Genealogical Society
will meet on Wednesday, March 10th at 2:00pm at the Las Cruces
Railroad Museum. The program this month will be presented by Carl and
Carole Luke about their trip to the Gathering 2009, part of the Homecoming
2009 in Scotland and genealogical research at the General Register House
in Edinburgh. The event is free and open to the public. [INFO:
email dacgslc
@gmail.com] Thursday, March 11th Anthropology Professor Dr. Beth O’Leary
and longtime Las Cruces Resident Clarence Fielder will be giving the
talk “IF THESE ADOBE WALLS COULD SPEAK:
The Restoration of Phillips CME Chapel, an Historic African American
Church in Las Cruces” on Thursday, March 11th at noon in
Kent Hall on the NMSU campus. The talk is free and open to the
public. [INFO: 646 2560] Friday, March 12th Mountain View Market presents Ayurvedic
Doctor Vaidya Priyanka and Yoga Instructor Nanci Tudish teaching a Ayurveda/Yoga
Class combining lecture and practice on Friday the 12th of March at
Mountain View Market. [Info: 575-523-0436] Thursday, March 11th through Sunday, March 14th The Deming Gem and Mineral Society
will be hosting the 45th Annual Rockhound Roundup Thursday,
March 11th through Sunday, March 14th at the Fairgrounds
in Deming. The event features over 100 vendors, fossil digging
for kids, silent and live auctions, field trips to collect rocks and
more. Admission and parking are free. [575-267-4399
Bud Daily] Saturday, March 13th The Native Plant Society of New Mexico
, Las Cruces chapter will be holding a Field Trip on Saturday, March
13th at 8am to see local displays of spring wildflowers.
Participants are asked to meet at east parking lot of K-Mart on Hwy
70. [INFO: 523-8413] Saturday, March 13th Lynn Middle School will be celebrating
"Fifty Years of Engaging Minds" with an Open House on Saturday,
March 13th from 4-6pm. Interested persons can find their year of attendance
at Lynn in the Hall of Decades, share memories at the Oral History Booth,
and see the work of students in the Art, Multimedia, and Engineering
Magnet programs, and listen to performances by Lynn Choir, Band, and
Orchestra. All former students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to
come. [INFO: Alumni may contact Dorris Hamilton @ 524-2730 for
more information] Saturday, March 13th The Branigan Cultural Center and Las
Esperanzas will lead a free tour and talk of the Phillips Chapel at
638 Tornillo Street on Saturday, March 13th at 10:00 am.
The public will be able to see the restoration efforts of the old church.
Clarence Fielder and PatTaylor will be discussing the history of the
church and the steps necessary to restore it. [INFO: 646 2560] Saturday, March 13th The Las Cruces Branch of the American
Association of University Women is sponsoring the “Girls Can!” career-exploration
conference for sixth-grade girls on Saturday, March 13th
at Lynn Middle School from 8 am to noon. The conference is designed
to encourage girls to be goal-oriented and to continue their education
beyond high school. The half-day workshop brings girls together with
talented local professional women who work in a variety of disciplines. Twenty-one
careers are represented – everything from dentist and engineer to
judge, public relations expert, and veterinarian. There is a small registration
fee. [INFO: 575-647-1939] Sunday, March 14th There will be a book discussion on
"Gentlemen of the Road" by Michael Chabon at Temple Beth El
on Sunday March 14th at noon. Linda Kruger will lead the
discussion. Bring a brown bag lunch. Beverages will be provided.
[INFO: 647-1808] Monday, March 15th (and Wednesday, March 17th) The League of Women Voters and the
Academy for Learning in Retirement present a four part lecture series
discussing state and local government during the March lecture series.
On Monday, March 15th, Dona Ana County Public Information
Officer Jess Williams will discuss county government. On Wednesday,
March 17th Las Cruces City Manager Terrence Moore will discuss
city government. The series continues on the 22nd.
The talks will be from 10:30AM to noon in the Good Samaritan Society
Village auditorium. There is a small fee for each talk.
[INFO: 522-7564] Wednesday, March 17th The Mesilla Valley Audobon society presents the talk “The Butterflies of Las Cruces” with Steve Cary, Natural Resource Planner
for the New Mexico State Parks and author of Butterfly Landscapes of
New Mexico. Steve will discuss the butterflies of Las Cruces in
time for the upcoming butterfly season. The talk will be at the Village
at Northrise, Hallmark Building at 7:00 pm. It is open to the public.
[INFO: 575-382-3348] Wednesday, March 17th (deadline is March 14th ) The Southwest Women's Fiber Arts Collective
will be holding a Knitted Edgings Workshop on Wednesday, March 17th
from 1 to 3 p.m. at The Common Thread on West Broadway in Silver City.
There is a small fee for the workshop. [INFO: Sign up by March
14 at The Common Thread 575-538-5733] Thursday, March 18th The Teaching Academy at New Mexico
State University presents Dr. Robert Bringle from Purdue University
talking about “Social Justice through Service Learning: What,
How and Why” on Thursday, March 18th from 9 to 10:30 am
in room 50 of Milton Hall. Pre-registration is required.
[INFO: 646-2299 or by going to the website: teaching
.nmsu.edu] Saturday, March 20th and Sunday, March 21st The New Mexico Women’s Foundation
presents “The Rag Rug Festival & Design Collective” in Las Cruces
at the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum from 10am to 4pm Saturday, March
20th, and again on Sunday, March 21st. It is
open to the public. [INFO: (505) 983-6155 or by emailing frieda@
nmwf.org] Saturday, March 20th (Registration Deadline by March 18th) The Mesilla Valley Audobon society
presents a field trip on Saturday, March 20th to the Holloman
Lakes Important Bird Area and White Sands National Monument. Registration
for the field trip must be received by March 18th. The trip is
limited to 15 participants. [INFO: David Griffin by March 18 at 575-382-2080
or GriffinBio@
gmail.com] Saturday, March 20th Enchanted Gardens will offer a workshop
on learning the four styles of meditation gardens: Nature Appreciation,
Personal Retreat, Zen and Labyrinth on Saturday, march 20th
beginning at 2pm. This workshop will be conducted by Jane Grider.
There is a small fee. Reservations requested. [INFO: 575-524-1886
or gardens @zianet.com] Monday, March 22nd (and Wednesday, March 24th) The League of Women Voters and the
Academy for Learning in Retirement present a four part lecture series
discussing state and local government during the March lecture series.
On Monday, March 22nd, NMSU Professor of Government Dr. Jose
Garcia will be discussing New Mexico government. Director of
the Lutheran Advocacy Ministry for New Mexico Ruth Hoffman will be discussing
the state budget on Wednesday, March 24th. The talks will
be from 10:30AM to noon in the Good Samaritan Society Village auditorium.
There is a small fee for each talk. [INFO: 522-7564] Thursday, March 25th Mountain View Market Co-op presents
the talk “SPRING CLEANSING” with Naturopathic Doctor Genevieve Chavez.
Learn the basics of Detoxifying for health and why and when to do a
Liver, Bowel, Blood, or other type of detox. The talk is Thursday, March
25th from 6 to 7:15pm at the co-op. There is a small
fee. [INFO: 523-0436] Friday, March 26th Author Mikaya Heart will be reading
from her latest book, My Sweet Wild Dance, Enchanted Gardens will offer a workshop
on gardening with nature by adding native plants to the garden on Saturday,
March 27th beginning at 2pm. Learn more about how to
use native plants to create a colorful, low maintenance garden. There
is a small fee for non members. Reservations are requested. [INFO:
575-524-1886 or gardens @zianet.com] Sunday, March 28th Herbalist and Midwife, Virginia Ahearn
will be leading a workshop on Herbal Medicine for Menopause and Osteoporosis
on Sunday, March 28th at Mountain View Market Co-op.
Herbal Medicine can be safely and effectively used for all the symptoms
of menopause; hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, hormonal balancing,
osteoporosis and more. The workshop takes place from noon to 3
on March 28th and there is a fee. [INFO: 575-523-0436] Monday, March 29th NMSU Library Government Documents and Maps Librarian Dorothy Ormes will give the talk, “Ugly Ducking to Swan: Federal Government Documents for thePublic User,” on Monday, March 29th, at 3 p.m., in the Terrace Gallery of the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library. The talk is free and open to the public. [INFO: (575) 646-4385 or ormesd @lib.nmsu.edu]
Tuesday, March 30th The Wild Turkey Sportsmen’s Association
will present its annual spring gobbler calling and hunting seminar on
Tuesday, March 30th at 6:30pm at the Game and Fish Department
on Northrise in Las Cruces. The seminar is free and open to the
public and will run for 3 hours. Registration begins at
6pm. [INFO: 575-644-7751] **On-Going Events***
· The Foundation for Las Cruces Museums, a non-profit organization that supports the City of Las Cruces’ four museums, is seeking reliable, responsible volunteers to work in their gift shop, El Mercado de los Museos, located in the Las Cruces Museum of Art. While retail experience is helpful, it is not required and training will be provided. Shifts are available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and occasionally during special evening events. [INFO: Jan Snyder at 575-521-3468]
The meetings take place at the Good Samaritan Village in Las Cruces from 7 to 8pm in the KIVA room. [INFO: 575.524.1484] · The Crohn’s and Colitis support group
meets the second Sunday of · The City of Las Cruces offers ongoing Walking Classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. at the Meerscheidt Recreation Center. [INFO:541-2563] · Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Las Cruces is looking for volunteers for its year-round, school-based mentoring program. Mentors act as positive role models by helping elementary school children with homework as well as play games, for at least one hour a week. [INFO: 575-523-9530, Reina Acosta OR Rebecca Garin] · Develop public speaking skills in a supportive environment every Tuesday morning at 6:30 in the Good Samaritan Conference Room on the first floor, by attending Gene Gester’s Toastmaster Club. [INFO: 505-522-1163, Gene OR 505-522-3791, Sonia Wood] · The Walk Dona Ana Program and the Therapeutic Recreation Program present “Walk and Roll For Health” on the first and third Mondays of each month. [INFO: 575-541-5145 OR 575-541-2581] · The Las Cruces Newcomers Connection has screened and selected health professionals and businesses for referral to newcomers. Those new to Las Cruces may call The Newcomers Connection at 505-621-3146 for a personal, in-home welcome visit, city information and a free gift package. [INFO: 575-621-3146, Faith Motyl] · The Children, Youth and Families Department offer information on adoption and foster care on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Sessions are also held in Spanish the 3rd Wednesday of every month. [INFO: 575-524-6400, 1-800-432-2075, www. cyfd. org] · You can help those with limited budgets or low incomes by offering assistance in paying electric bills. For more information, contact El Paso Electric Company. [INFO: 575-526-5555, El Paso Electric Co.] · Volunteers are needed to help women improve their English skills. The Women’s Intercultural Center in Anthony offers free training to tutors who provide assistance. [INFO: 575-882-5556, Rebecca OR Delia] · The Munson Senior Center presents “Breakfast at Munson!” everyday between 8:00 and 9:00 am. Anyone sixty and older is invited to join the cold breakfast which includes cereal, milk, bread, muffins, and juice. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The University Terrace Good Samaritan Village hosts a Parkinson’s support group on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Social Center’s Conference Room. Those suffering from Parkinson’s, family members or caregivers are encouraged to attend. [INFO: 575-522-1362, Laurel; 3011 Buena Vida Circle] · Help make hats for cancer patients with the Binkie Patrol, a non-profit group that meets the 4th Saturday of each month from 10 am to noon in the Social Center Conference Room at University Terrace Good Samaritan Village. [INFO: 575-522-1362, Laurel; 3011 Buena Vida Circle] · International Exchange Students are looking for homes. If you’d like to host a student, contact Youth For Understanding USA. [INFO: 866-4-YFU-USA; www. yfu-usa.org] · New Mexico State University’s collection of rare petrified wood, fossils, rocks and minerals is on display at the Alumni and Visitor’s Center and at the Zuhl Library Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. [INFO: 575-646-3616; 775 College Drive] · Branigan Memorial Library offers the year-round program, “Mother Goose Time” for children birth to 13 months old, Wednesdays at 11:00 am. Caregivers and babies will participate in an interactive lap-sit. [INFO: 575-528-4225, Sandy] · Branigan Memorial Library offers the year-round program, “Toddler Time” for children ages 1 to 3 on Thursdays at 10:00 am. Children will hear songs, finger plays and stories. [INFO: 575-528-4225, Sandy] · The Las Cruces and Dona Ana County Chapters of Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays meets the third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church. [INFO: 575-496-5242 Carrie 2000 South Solano Street] · Branigan Memorial Library offers the year-round program, “Read to Me” for children ages 3 and up Tuesdays at 10:30 am. Children will hear stories, finger plays, song and puppet shows. [INFO: 575-528-4225, Sandy] · The Super Senior Water Exercise and Aquatics class meets Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Frenger Pool. [INFO: 575-523-0362] · Alpha Nurses check your blood pressure and glucose levels at the Benavidez Community Center on Mondays from 10:00 am to noon, at the Mesilla Park Community Center on Tuesdays from 10:00 am to noon, at the Munson Senior Center on Wednesdays from 9:oo am to 11:00 am, and at the Eastside Community Center on Thursdays from 10:00 am to noon. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The Library Book Club is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 10:00 am to noon at the Munson Center. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · Benefits counseling services are available on a walk-in basis at the Munson Center on Tuesdays from 8:00 am to noon or by appointment. [INFO: 575-541-2451, Lena Reta OR Rudy Jaime; 975 S. Mesquite] · Helpers are needed for the “Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.” Assistance is needed in the Adult Day Care, the Natural History Museum, the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and at Habitat for Humanity and Las Cruces, Mayfield and Onate High Schools. [INFO: 575-528-3000, Donna Thomas] · The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History in the Mesilla Valley Mall welcomes children to the ZOOMzone. Based on the PBS television program ZOOM, the ZOOMzone is a place to try science activities with the staff and junior docents. Open every Friday night from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm and Sundays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. [INFO: 575-522-3120] · The Southern New Mexico Diabetes outreach hosts Diabetes Educational Support Group meetings every fourth Monday of the month from 10:00 am to 11:15 am at Mountain View Medical Center in the community room. Open discussion, short teachings, and a question and answer session will be provided. [INFO: 575-522-0289; 2020 N. Valley Drive] · Homebound senior citizens who don’t have any friends or relatives to check on them can enroll in the “Vecino Program.” Local firefighters will call to check on the seniors daily and administer help if needed. [INFO: 575-528-3473] · The Eastside Recreational Center offers on-going classes in aerobics for men and women of all ages. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 am. [INFO: 575-541-2563; 310 N. Tornillo] · Meerscheidt Recreation Center offers an on-going circuit class Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm and Friday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. [INFO: 575-541-2563] · New Mexico State University offers many dance and fitness classes for both children and adults that are open to the community. You don’t have to be enrolled in the university to attend. Classes such as yoga, pilates, ballroom and tap dancing are taught by NMSU faculty and dance students. [INFO: 575-646-2070; $2-10/class, discounts on bulk purchasing] · Applications are being accepted year-round for New Mexico State University’s accelerated nursing program. People who currently hold a degree in a non-medical field can get their nursing degree in 16-months through the Roadrunner Program. [INFO: 575-646-4793] · The Munson Senior Center invites all to play Mah Jongg every Thursday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The New Mexico State University Feral Cat Management Program has kittens in need of good homes. The cats are spayed or neutered and tame. [INFO: 575-523-9751; www. nmsu.edu/~fcamp] · The Area Agency on Aging, presents Hatha Yoga classes taught by Nora Bailey at the Benavidez Community Center Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:00 am. Ages 50 and over are welcome. [INFO: 575-528-3000; 1045 McClure] · Branigan Library presents “Listening Adventures” for those who enjoy being read to every Tuesday at 10:00 am. [INFO: 575-647-4485, John Lavender] · The Munson Senior Center’s “Stroke Support Group” meets the first Thursday of every month at 1:00 pm in the Dona Ana Room. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The American Legion Auxiliary hosts its monthly fundraising breakfast the second Saturday of every month from 8:30-11:00 am at the American Legion Post. [INFO: 1185 E. Madrid St; $3-4/person] · The Munson Senior Center hosts “English as a Second Language” classes on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 10:30 am in the Tortugas Room. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The Las Cruces Recreation Section welcomes parents and toddlers to a walking group in La Llorona Park every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30-9:30 am. Children must ride in strollers. [INFO: 575-541-2581] · Literacy Volunteers of Dona Ana County hold a Scrabble Tournament every third Sunday of each month at Hastings Hard Back Cafe to help fund free tutoring. [INFO: 575-527-7544; $3/person] · The City of Las Cruces Recreation Section offers Pilates classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:45 to 6:45 pm at Meerscheidt Recreation Center. Increase flexibility and strengthen core muscles. [INFO: 575-541-5185 OR 505-523-1420] · COAS Bookstore presents family storytelling by Storytellers of Las Cruces every Saturday from 10:30-11:00 am. A free book is given to each child that attends. [INFO: 575-526-5940 OR 505-524-4182] · Rural Bookmobile of the Southwest travels Monday-Thursday to small towns in Catron, Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otero and Sierra counties. For a schedule of events contact 575-534-4617. · The New Mexico State “Baby Lab” is seeking participants for a paid “Mother and Infant Study”. The Study will consist of five sessions. Mothers 18 and older are encouraged to apply. [575-646-7356] · La Leche League of Las Cruces offers breastfeeding support to expectant and nursing mothers. Monthly meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at 10:00 am at the Family Resource Center on the NMSU Campus, C-100 Cervantes Village (near the Children's Village), and on the third Friday evening of every month at 6:30 p.m. at a Leader’s home (call for address). Leaders are also available throughout the month to offer information. Call Renee (575) 635-683 ] · Border Area Mental Health Services present an Autism Support Circle on the third Friday of every month at 6:00 pm at the Hudson Plaza, Suite 26. [INFO: 575-538-3108] · The Alzheimer’s Association is hosting a support group the 2nd Thursday of every month at noon at the Mira Vista Villas. Lunch will be served. [INFO: 575-647-3868] · Keep America Beautiful is searching for volunteers to help beautify the city by cleaning up trash and improving neighborhoods. [INFO: 575-528-4723] · The Dona Ana Arts Council presents “Magic Carpet Story Time” every Saturday morning at 11:30 am in the lobby of the Rio Grande Theater. Each child will be able to sit on their own carpet square and listen to a story told by a different Las Cruces celebrity each week. [INFO: 575-523-6403] · Los Chismosos Toastmasters meets every Thursday from noon to 1:00 pm at the Physical Science Laboratory on the New Mexico State University campus. Toastmasters will discuss effective communication skills. [INFO: 575-312-9250] · The Munson Senior Center invites seniors to play Canasta every Wednesday from 12:30 to 4:00 pm. Experienced players and those who would like to learn are welcome. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The Munson Senior Center “Beginning Line Dancing” classes on Mondays from 1:45 to 3:00 pm. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · Linux of Las Cruces is looking for members and volunteers. L-L-C is a new club and welcomes anyone who loves Linux to help make L-L-C an official organization for Dona Ana County. [INFO: 575-312-7457, Josh; http:// linux_lcnm.freespaces.com] · The Dona Ana County Humane Society hosts “Yappy Hour,” a dog-socializing and wine tasting event every third Tuesday of the month at the Blue Teal Vineyards. Everyone with or without dogs is welcome. [575-382-0018, Ext. 117] · The City of Las Cruces Recreation Section has on-going signups for the “City Nights Basketball League” for players ages 13 to 23 at the Meerscheidt Recreation from 5:30 to 7:30pm every Saturday night. All players must present proof of age. · The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History in the Mesilla Valley Mall is looking for volunteers ages 13 through 15 to work 3 hour shifts at the Museum on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Please call for applications. [INFO: 575-541-2322] · The City of Las Cruces presents the “Fun Fitness Work Out Class” on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at the Mesilla park Recreation Center. [INFO: 575-541-5454 OR 575-541-2455; 304 W. Bell] · The American Legion Auxiliary hosts a pancake all-you-can-eat breakfast the 2nd Sunday of each month at the American Legion Post 10 from 8:30 to 11:00 am. [INFO: 575-382-5678] · The Juvenile Probation and Parole Offices in Silver City present a “Kid’s Bike Ride” every Saturday morning at 10:00 am at Penny Park. Children will learn bicycle mechanics and safety. [NO INFO] · The American Council of the Blind is beginning a chapter in Las Cruces. The A-C-B is seeking blind and sighted people to help improve the quality of life for the blind and visually challenged citizens of Dona Ana County. [INFO: 575-373-0299, Tammie] · The City of Las Cruces Club Fusion Teen Center is offering “Brain Kick” tutoring services for teens ages 12-17 Mondays through Thursdays from 4:30 to 7:00 pm. [INFO: 575-541-2661; FREE] · Sisters By Chance, a cancer support for women, meets the first Wednesday of each month in the Juniper Tree Conference Room of Memorial Medical Center. [INFO: 575-646-2208] · The Co-op Mountain View Market is hosting yoga classes every Friday from 6:45 to 8:15 pm. Bring blankets, towels and mats. [INFO: 575-522-0436] · The Art of Birth and Wellness Center will hold yoga classes every Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 am. [INFO: 575-541-6177; 1210 N. Main; sliding scale $3-$5] · The Art of Birth and Wellness Center will hold Tribal Belly Dancing classes every Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 pm. Drop-ins are welcome. [INFO: 575-541-6177; 1210 N. Main; sliding scale $3-$5] · LasCrucesMoms.com, an informational website for moms, dads, and families in Las Cruces and surrounding areas, lists opportunities for children’s programs and activities. The website also features an e-group for caregivers and parents to network, ask questions, and plan events. The website is continuously updated to provide services and information for parents and guardians. [INFO: www. LasCrucesMoms.com] · Barnes and Noble in the Mesilla Valley Mall will hold “Weekly Story Time” for children on at Wednesdays 10am, Thursdays at 6pm, and Fridays at 10:00am throughout the summer. [INFO: 575-522-4728; FREE] · The Art of Birth and Wellness Center at Living Tree will hold “Nonviolent Communication Sessions” the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. [INFO: 575-541-6177; 1210 N. Main St.] · The Children Youth and Families Department and the Summer Food Service Program provide meals for hungry children in the summer. Call 1-800-EAT-COOL to find a meal site near you. [INFO: FREE; 1-800-328-2665] · “Tai Chi with Cher” is on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 pm at the Eastside Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm at the Munson Center and Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 am at the Sage Café. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The City of Las Cruces has opened a new Recycling Drop Off Center at 4755 E. Foothills, just outside the old Foothills Landfill. This location will accept corrugated cardboard, newspaper, aluminum, and plastics #1 and #2. The Center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. [INFO: 575-541-2182] · The Truth or Consequences/Sierra County Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday at Ralph Edwards Park and every Tuesday at the Charles Motel. The hours at both locations are from 8:30 to 11:30 am. The market features locally grown produce, local products such as eggs, cheese, baked goods, and arts and crafts produced by locals. Leashed dogs are welcome to attend. [INFO: 575-514-0231] · The Southern New Mexico Diabetes Outreach holds support group meetings on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10:00am to 11:15am at the Benavidez Center. The group provides open discussion, short teachings regarding diabetes and a question and answer period. [INFO: 575-522-0289; 1045 McClure Rd; FREE] · “Bingo Mania” is held every Tuesday at the Eastside Center from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm [INFO: 575-541-2305; FREE] · Movie Day is the fourth Thursday of every month in the TV room of the Munson Center, popcorn is served. Suggestions for movies can be made at the Munson Library. · Cheryl Black is hosting regular group therapy session for adults who have lost vision. Sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month at Mesilla Park from 9:30am to 11:00am or at the Munson Senior Center from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Sign up is requested. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Munson Senior Center. [INFO: 575-528-3000] · The Desert Baby Wearers meets on the third Friday of the month at the Art of Birth and Wellness at 10:00am. Learn how to use different types of baby wraps. [INFO: 575-541-6177] · The First United Methodist Church in Silver City holds a “Young Adult Internet Café” every Friday night starting at 8:00pm. [INFO: 575-538-2371; FREE] · The Thomas Branigan Memorial Library present “Family Story Hour in Spanish” on the 4th Saturday of every month at 10:30 at the Branigan Library. · The Las Cruces Railroad Museum presents the Rail Readers Book Club and meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 11a.m. to noon or from 6p.m. to 7p.m. [INFO:647-4480] · The HSSNM will be having regular offsite adoption events every last Saturday of each month at 11a.m. to 3p.m. at HSSNM’s New offices on La Paz Graham grounds. [INFO: 636-2274] · The NMSU Oasis Club (Organization of Aggie Students Inspiring Sustainability) will be having regular meetings on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of Corbett Center in the Colfax Room. [INFO: Conrad cwnelson @nmsu.edu] · The Humane Society of Southern New Mexico is launching a Pet Help Line at the end of November 2008.The Pet Help Line will help owners solve a multitude of problems, and reduce pet abandonment. Call Michel at 644-0505 if you would like to join her Pet Help Line Team that will promote pet retention and refer people to pet resources. · The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History hosts “FETCH!”, based on the PBS program. It is a fun opportunity to try science activities and games with our staff and junior docents. The “FETCH!” program happens every Saturday and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. · The D-A-A-C hosts Magic Carpet Story Time every Saturday at 11:30 p.m. in the Rio Grande Theatre Lobby. [INFO: 575-523-6403] · Mystery fans and train fans alike are invited to join the Rail Readers, the book club at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum. They meet the second Wednesday of each month to discuss a train mystery book. There are two meeting times, 11:00 a.m. to noon or 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. [INFO: 647-4480] · The Museum of Natural History in Las Cruces, New Mexico hosts “ZoomZone” every Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ZoomZone is a fun place to try science activities and games. [INFO: 522-3120] · The City of Las Cruces Mesilla Park Recreation Center has resumed their yoga class. This class is for all ages and will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please wear comfortable clothing. [INFO: 575-541-2454, $1.50 per class] · ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is looking for volunteers to serve at Area |
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