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Community DATEBOOK Now through Wednesday, February 29th
The Friends of the Alamogordo Public Library are sponsoring an Adult
Reading Challenge Short-Term Events (These events only
occur on the date or dates listed in bold) Wednesday February 1st In celebration of New Mexico’s Centennial
Year, the Academy for Learning in Retirement’s January lecture series
will continue with a discussion on “New Mexico’s History” with Dr.
Jon Hunner, Professor of History at NMSU. The series will conclude
on Wednesday, February 1st . All lectures are open to the
public and begin at 10:30AM in the Good Samaritan Society auditorium.
There is a nominal fee and no advance registration is required. (INFO:
522-6512) Wednesday, February 1st The Progressive Residential Service
and New Heights Faith Community present a free showing of the film “Waddie
Welcome: A Man Who Would Not Be Denied
on Wednesday, February 1st from 11:30 am to 1pm at New Heights
Faith Community, 2425 Jordan St. (1 block north of University).
This is a film that “signifies an effort to sustain justice” when
a community came together on behalf of Waddie Welcome, a man with cerebral
palsy. Lunch will be served at no cost, and all are invited. [INFO:
Kay Lilley at klilley@prs
dash nm dot org or Rev. Joe
Whitley at 202-9908] Wednesday, February 1st
Thursday, February 2nd Thomas Branigan Memorial Library’s
Young Adult Department is having a Paper Quilling Program on Thursday,
February 2nd from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Board Room (upstairs).
All supplies will be provided. For students in Grades 6-12 only. Pre-registration
is required. Interested participants can register at the Young Adult
Department or reserve your spot by calling the library. [INFO:
528-4102] Thursday, February 2nd The Las Cruces Academy will present
a free event, “Gifted students thrive & help the city” on Thursday,
February 2nd at 2 PM in the conference room of the Good Samaritan
Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. Coffee and cookies will be served.
[INFO: directions at lascrucesacademy
dot org] Friday, February 3rd The Southwestern New Mexico Audubon
Society in Silver City presents its First Friday program on Friday,
February 3rd at 7pm at WNMU’s Harlan Hall. The program
features Tricia Hurley discussing how to get ready for spring with native
plants for wildlife. The event is free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served after the program. [INFO: swnmaudubon
dot org] Friday, February 3rd The Southwest Environmental Center will present a free screening of the film Call of Life: Facing the Mass Extinction as part of their on-going First Friday Free Film Series. The film explores the current crisis in both nature and human nature and how the decision we choose to make - or fail to make - will affect the habitability of Earth for millions of years to come. The screening is free, begins at 7:30 and is open to the public. A discussion on the importance of biodiversity will follow. [INFO: 522-5552 or visit wildmesquite
dot org] Saturday, February 4th The Mesilla Valley Linux Users Group
(MVLUG) will be hosting a Linux Install Fest at NMSU in the Science
Hall building Room 124 on Saturday, February 4th between the hours of
10am and 2pm. Linux is an open source operating system alternative
to Windows and Mac OS. Those who like this operating system, need help
with Linux, or would like help having Linux installed on your computer,
you are welcome to attend. [INFO: mvlug at mvlug dot org] Saturday, February 4th The annual SeedShare event will be
taking place on Saturday, February 4th from noon to 3 at
the Saturday, February 4th Enchanted Gardens will be holding an
Organic Garden Soil Preparation workshop on Saturday, February 4th
at the store. Participants will learn about additions that can
be made to soil for more color and produce from your garden. The class
begins at 2 p.m. Enchanted Gardens is located at 270 Avenida de Mesilla.
There is a fee for non-members. [INFO: 575-524-1886 or e-mail gardens at zianet dot com] Saturday, February 4th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Douglas Jackson will be the storyteller
at the downtown location, and Sonya Weiner will be the storyteller at
the Solano Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
Pat Gill at 526.8377] Saturday, February 4th The Southwestern New Mexico Audubon
Society in Silver City presents a field trip to the Animas Valley and
Lordsburg Sewage Ponds on Saturday, February 4th. Interested
participants should meet at 7:30am
at the WNMU Fine Arts Center south parking lot Silver City. The
southern end of this trip will be on a dirt road which may be muddy;
high clearance should not be needed but four-wheel drive is strongly
recommended. Bring drinks and lunch; because of the distance, this will
be a full-day trip, probably getting back to Silver City late afternoon/early
evening. [INFO: Brian Dolton at 388-4210] Saturday, February 4th Pi Pilates Studio will be hosting a
Crossing Over Spirit Reading Round Table with Lorna Adams on Saturday,
February 4th from 2 to 4pm. There is a cost to join
the circle and space is limited. Reservations are required. Pi
Pilates is located at 2521 Rt 28 in the Caballero Plaza of Old Mesilla.
[INFO: 575-526-0977] Tuesday, February 7th Las Cruces Academy invites the public
to attend an Open House, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, on Tuesday, February
7th. Interested attendees will have the chance observe
Chinese and English classes, or after school, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm,
when they may meet with teachers. The Academy, a K through 12 private,
non-profit school for academically advanced students, is now accepting
applications for K – 6th grade. [INFO: (575) 521-9384
or at LasCrucesAcademy
dot org ] Tuesday, February 7th New Mexico State University presents
a talk by Matthew Jacobson as part of the “Arriving In America: The
Challenge of Immigrants and Minorities in Modern American History”
lecture series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 7th at the College of
Health and Social Services Auditorium. The lecture is free and open
to the public. [INFO: 646-6814 or sewilson at nmsu dot edu] Wednesday, February 8th The Dona Ana Arts Council in the Rio
Grande Theatre will be showing “Made In New Mexico” , an hour-long
documentary that takes an inside look at the film and media industry
in the state. The The screening will take place on Wednesday, February
8th. Doors open at 6:30pm and the presentation begins at
7pm. The event is FREE and open to the public. [INFO: RioGrandeTheatre
dot com or call (575) 523-6403] Wednesday, February 8th
Thursday February 8th
Wednesday, February 8th
Wednesday, February 8th The Native Plant Society of New Mexico,
Las Cruces Chapter features Dr. Mary O’Connell discussing the “Medicinal
Plants of the Mesilla Valley”; in the Conference Room of the Social
Center at the University Terrace Good Samaritan Village on Wednesday,
February 8th at 7pm. [INFO: Carolyn Gressitt, 523-8413
or Al Krueger, 532-1036] Saturday, February 11th The Native Plant Society of New Mexico,
Las Cruces Chapter features Horticulturist Joe Kane giving a tour of
the Sierra Vista Nursery in La Union. Interested participants are to
meet at the east end of the Rio Grande Bank parking lot at the corner
of University and Telshor at 8am. [INFO: Carolyn Gressitt, 523-8413 or
Al Krueger, 532-1036] Saturday, February 11th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Sarah “Juba” Addison will be the storyteller
at the downtown location, and Judith Ames will be the storyteller at
the Solano Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
Pat Gill at 526.8377] The Las Cruces Dog Park Coalition will
hold its 2nd Annual Dinner Meeting on Saturday, February
11th beginning at 5:30pm at the Conference Hall of the Las
Cruces Association of Realtors. Entertainment will be provided
by Ross LeCompte and the Jazz Hounds, who will play until 9:00 PM. Tickets
are available in advance for members and non members. A short
meeting will involve the election of some Coalition Directors and reports
from the treasurer and president. There will be door prizes and awards
to several volunteers and financial supporters, followed by dancing
the rest of the evening. [INFO: 575-525-8694] Saturday, February 11th The Silver City Astronomical Society
will be hosting a program on Saturday, February 11th at
1pm in the private room at Isaac’s Grill on the corner of Bullard
and Broadway entitled Seeing in the Dark with a film of
the same name by international astronomer Timothy Ferris. It is open
to the public. [INFO: Kathy Anderson at silvercityofstars
at gmail dot com] Saturday, February 11th The Las Cruces Branch of the American
Association of University Women will meet Saturday, February 11th
at 10:00 AM at Mountain View Hospital, Community Education Room. Dr.
Cynthia Bejarano, NMSU Professor, will present, “Sagragrio Sigue Viviendo:
Bearing Witness and Resistance to Border Violence in Chihuahua, Mexico.”
The meeting is free and open to the public. AAUW advances equity for
women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
[INFO: 575-647-1939 or aauw
dot org] Saturday, February 11th Mesilla Valley Preservation, Inc (MVP)
presents Casas de Antano (Houses of Yesteryear), a tour of historic
homes in Las Cruces on Saturday, February 11th from 1 - 5pm.
A small donation is requested. Tickets can be purchased at any of the
homes on tour, including the Armijo House. [INFO: $15. 575-644-0599
or go to website: mvpres
dot org] Monday, February 13th
Monday, February 13th The Rocket City Stamp Club of Alamogordo will hold its February meeting on Monday, February 13th at 7:00 P.M., at the First Christian Church of Alamogordo, 2300 23rd St. Light refreshments will be served and the meeting will be followed by an auction. Anyone interested in stamp collecting is welcome. [INFO: ] Tuesday, February 14th The Friends of the Thomas Branigan
Library will be holding a book review on Tuesday, February 14th
at 1:30 in the Roadrunner room of the library. The featured topic
will be presented by Laurie Floyd, who will share a selection of the
very old and very new tales of historical and contemporary literature
of the Nordic Region. It is free and open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served. [INFO: 575-496-0264] Tuesday, February 14th & Thursday, February 16th The Silver City Food Co-Op’s February
Community Forum, “Go Green, Cook Greens!” will feature ways
to add nutritious and delicious greens to your daily menu. The forum
is presented twice, Tuesday, February 14th and Thursday, February 16th Thursday, February 16th New Mexico State University presents
a film, “Pane Amaro (Bitter Bread)” by Gianfranco Norelli about
the Italian-American immigrant experience as part of the “Arriving
In America: The Challenge of Immigrants and Minorities in Modern American
History” lecture series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday February 16th at the
College of Health and Social Services Auditorium. The lecture is free
and open to the public. [INFO: 646-6814 or sewilson at nmsu dot edu] Friday, February 17th Nevil "The Shadow" Shed who
was a member of the first all-black college basketball team at UTEP,
will be speaking at NMSU for Black History Month. The team was the feature
of the movie “Glory Road”. Shed will speak at the NMSU screening
of "Glory Road" at 7 p.m. Friday, February 17th
at the Corbett Center Auditorium. It is free and open to the public. Saturday, February 18th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Gloria Hacker will be the storyteller at
the downtown location, and Jean Gilbert will be the storyteller at the
Solano Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO: Pat
Gill at 526.8377] Saturday, February 18th Enchanted Gardens will be holding a
Composting workshop on Saturday, February 18th at the store.
Participants will learn techniques for composting in the desert.
The class begins at 2 p.m. Enchanted Gardens is located at 270 Avenida
de Mesilla. There is a fee for non-members. [INFO: 575-524-1886
or e-mail gardens at
zianet dot com] Saturday, February 18th The Guadalupe Montessori School in
Silver City will be holding a Winter Gardening 101 workshop on Saturday,
February 18th from 1 to 4pm at the School garden.
This workshop will cover the basics of winter clean up and maintenance
in the garden. Soil building techniques such as composting, soil remediation
and cover crops will introduce ways to build the health of your soil.
The instructors will be Martha Egnal and Frances Miller. There
is a fee for the workshop. [INFO: a sliding scale $25-$50 per
workshop. Child care and work trade are available. Contact martha at guadalupemontessori dot org or (575) 388-3343 ] Saturday, February 18th Mountain View Market presents “Meet
the Practitioners,” an opportunity to talk with local specialists
in the natural health and alternative medicine fields. Disciplines include
herbalism, oriental medicine, life-coaching, Reiki and more. The event
will be held on February 18th in the Co-op Community Room
from 12 to 3pm. The class is free. [INFO: mvmoutreach AT gmail DOT com
or 523.0436] Monday, February 20th Mountain View Market presents “New
Year, New You: healthy heart and antioxidants” with Kathy and Trish
on Monday, February 20th from 6 to 7 pm in the Co-op Community
Room. Learn how to improve your life with herbs and supplements in this
second installment of the three part series. The class is free. [INFO:
mvmoutreach AT gmail DOT com or 523.0436] Tuesday, February 21 (& Thursday, Feb. 23, Tuesday, Feb. 25, & Thursday, March 1) Cancer biology and new approaches for
diagnosing and treating specific cancers is the topic of the Academy
for Learning in Retirement’s February lecture series. Dr. Jeffery
B. Arterburn, Regents Professor in the NMSU Department of Chemistry
and Biochemistry from the College of Arts and Sciences is the featured
speaker. He will cover the scientific discoveries that have increased
our understanding of cancers as well as advances in diagnosis and treatment
that give cancer patients new hope. The four part lecture series will
begin on Tuesday, February 21st , and continue on Thursday,
February 23rd , Tuesday, February 28th , and conclude
on Thursday, March 1st . All lectures are open to the public
and begin at 10:30AM in the Good Samaritan Society auditorium. There
is a nominal fee for each lecture and no advance registration is required.
(INFO: 522-6512) Tuesday, February 21st The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
in cooperation with the Silver City Astronomical Society will be hosting
a FREE Mardi Gras New Moon Star Party at the Dwellings on Tuesday
February 21st from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm. SCAS members Kathy
Anderson, Randy Carr, and Gary Emerson will guide the observations. Interested
participants are asked to bring a red light flashlight and dress warmly
as it will be chilly. Refreshments will be provided at the Book Store
and Museum. [INFO: Randall Shadd at gicl
at wnpa dot org or (575) 536-9461
or SCAS Board Member Kathy Anderson at silvercityofstars
at gmail dot com] Tuesday, February 21st Mountain View Market presents “Evening
with a Doctor” with Kelley Elkins on Tuesday, February 21st
in the Co-op Community Room from 6 to 7pm. Dr. Elkins will focus on
looking at today’s health issues and information we don’t all have
access to.? The class is free and will repeat the third Tuesday of each
month. [INFO: kelley AT anextstep DOT org] Friday, February 24th and Saturday, February 25th The Guadalupe Montessori School in
Silver City, in conjunction with the Food Project in Boston, will be
presenting two separate workshops “Innovative Ways to Create a Sustainable
Local Food System” on Friday, February 24th from 9AM to
3PM and on Saturday, the 25th, “Dynamic Youth Programming,
from 10am to 4pm. Both workshops take place at the Grant County
Business and Conference Center in Silver City. On Friday night,
there will be a free multi-media presentation “The Food Project: The
project that became a movement” from 5:30-8:00pm at the Besse-Forward
Global Resource Center at WNMU. The workshops and presentation
are free and open to the public. [INFO: foodprojectinsilvercity at gmail dot com or 575-388-3343] Saturday, February 25th Mountain View Market presents a Free
Health Screening with Project Hope on Saturday, February 25th
from 10am to 4pm in the HOPEMobile, in the MVM parking lot. The Health
Screen includes diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure testing and
more! The screening is free and open to the public. [INFO: tcovington at projecthope dot org or 540-837-9266] Saturday, February 25th Positive Energy Solar will present
“Plug into the Sun,” a free solar energy seminar at Mountain View
Market from 3 - 4pm in the Co-op Community Room on Saturday, February
25th. The seminar is free. [INFO: 524.2030] Saturday, February 25th Enchanted Gardens will be holding a
Vegetable Gardening workshop on Saturday, February 25th at
the store. Participants will learn what and when to plant, pest
control and how to handle many garden challenges. The class begins
at 2 p.m. Enchanted Gardens is located at 270 Avenida de Mesilla.
There is a fee for non-members. [INFO: 575-524-1886 or e-mail gardens at zianet dot com] Saturday, February 25th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Sarah “Juba” Addison will be the storyteller
at the downtown location, and Judith Ames will be the storyteller at
the Solano Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
Pat Gill at 526.8377] Saturday, March 3rd and Sunday, March 4th The New Mexico Women's Foundation's
Rag Rug Festival will be taking place Saturday, March 3rd
and Sunday, March 4th at the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
in Las Cruces. The event showcases the work of nearly 100 New Mexican
women artisans. The hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Admission
and Parking are free. [INFO: 505.983.6155] Saturday, March 3rd Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Loni Todoriki will be the storyteller at
the downtown location, and Sonya Weiner will be the storyteller at the
Solano Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO: Pat
Gill at 526.8377] Saturday, March 10th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Sarah “Juba” Addison and Sharlene Wittern
will be the storyteller at the downtown location, and Judith Ames will
be the storyteller at the Solano Coas Store. It is free and open
to the public. [INFO: Pat Gill at 526.8377] Saturday, March 17th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Louise O’Donnell will be the storyteller
at the downtown location, and Nancy Banks will be the storyteller at
the Solano Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
Pat Gill at 526.8377] Friday, March 23rd The Alamogordo Speaker Series presents:
“Enchantment: The First 100 Years” on Friday, March 23rd
at 7pm at the Flickinger Center for the Performaing Arts in Alamogordo.
The story of New Mexico since statehood in 1912 will be presented in
a photographic retrospective by keynote speaker, UNM Professor of History,
Dr. Richard Melzer. The program features Dr. Melzer’s newest
book, New Mexico: Celebrating the Land of Enchantment. Admission
is Free. [INFO: 575-437-2409] Saturday, March 24th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Al Infante will be the storyteller at the
downtown location, and Gloria Hacker will be the storyteller at the Solano
Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO: Pat Gill
at 526.8377] Saturday, March 31st Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Douglas Jackson will be the storyteller
at the downtown location, and Jean Gilbert will be the storyteller at
the Solano Coas Store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
Pat Gill at 526.8377] Saturday, March 31st The Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition, in collaboration with several local organizations, will be hosting the sixth annual Franklin Mountains Poppies Fest on Castner Range on Saturday, March 31 at the El Paso Museum of Archaeology at 4301 Transmountain Road. There will be a full program of nature talks, wildlife displays, educational exhibits, demonstrations, music and refreshments. This is a free educational family event and takes place from 10am to 4pm. [INFO:806 683-2242]
· 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 575-621-3146 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 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] · 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] · 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 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 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 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 |
