(These
events are occurring right now, and continue to occur until the end date listed
in bold)
Through February 20th
Tickets
are currently on sale for the Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music Victorian Tea
Fundraiser on Saturday, February 20th
at the Las Cruces Victorian Tea Room.The event will feature classical music as a backdrop: fragrant teas,
delicate sandwiches and sweets, and scones.Tickets are available in advance or by mail.Reservations are strongly encouraged for
either the 11am seating or the 2pm seating.[INFO: please send a check to: LCFCM, Tickets, 1704 Boulders
Drive, Las Cruces, NM 88011 or
contact Barbara Toth at:jbtoth@aol.com]
Now
through March 1st
The Friends of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library are accepting nominations
for their 2010 Author Award. The Annual Award will occur on Sunday, September
19, 2010. The Author must be a current resident of Dona Ana County, and the
book must have been published in 2008 or 2009. Categories are non-fiction,
fiction, poetry, short story, or children's literature. Application forms are
available at the Reference Desk of Thomas Branigan Library, Deadline for
Submissions is March 1.[INFO:575-528-4000]
Now
through March 19th
The Alamogordo Speaker series is currently accepting stories about the Bataan
Death Marchfrom 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,
February 8th
The Silver City/Grant County Widowed Persons Service will hold its
monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 8th at Western New
Mexico University cafeteria in Silver City. Mollie Wallsteadt will talk about
the Ombudsman Program. There is a small fee for the lunch and program. [INFO:
575-538-9344]
Tuesday,
February 9th
The Doña Ana Archaeological Society will meet at 7 PM on Tuesday, February
9th at the Good Samaritan Auditorium in Las Cruces.The meeting will feature Wayne Lee, with an
illustrated presentation entitled “Tinian: from a
prehistoric fishing village to the Atomic Bomb”. The meeting is
free and open to the public. [INFO:575-524-9497]
Tuesday,
February 9th
The Las Cruces Branch of the American Association of University Women
will meet on Tuesday, February 9, at 6:30 p.m. at The Village of
Northrise.A female Border
Patrol Agent from the Las Cruces Border Patrol Office will discuss border
patrol operations, El Paso Sector, with a K-9 presentation.The meeting is free and open to the public. [INFO: Kathy Mayer at 647-1939 or visit the
association web site www.aauw.org]
Tuesday,
February 9th
The Friends of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library host
monthly Book Reviews on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.On February 9th, Amy Garcia will
review "Crazy Loco Love", by Victor Villasenor. 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,
February 9th and Thursday, February 11th
The Silver City Food Co-op's February Community Forum will be about
Label Reading and a Scavenger Hunt with Chris Jepson, RN, RD on Tuesday, February
9th and Thursday, February 11th from noon-1 pm in the
Co-op Community Room, behind the storefront. Learn how to
maximize the nutritional value in the foods you purchase with the 10%
rule. Presentation will include taste testing and an in-store scavenger hunt.
Free and open to everyone. [INFO: 388-2343]
Tuesday,
February 9th
Oasis presents a Foundations
Class, a 10 week class in becoming a spiritual professional, Tuesdays,
beginning February 9th and running through April 13th
from 6:30 to 8:30PM at the Fellowship Hall of the Unitarian Universalist
Community in El Paso.There is a fee for
each class.[INFO: Sandhi- 575-405-9597]
Wednesday,
February 10th
The Dona Ana County Genealogical Society will meet on Wednesday, February
10 at 2:00pm rather than at 2:30pm at the Las Cruces Railroad
Museum. The program this month will be presented by Carl Hundley and is
titled "Does Your Family History Lie Undiscovered On the Internet?"The meeting is open to the public. [INFO: dacgslc@gmail.com.
524-2152]
Wednesday,
February 10th
The Native Plant Society, Las Cruces Chapter will be presenting a program
featuring UTEP Professor of Botany C. Edward Freeman who will give a talk
entitled “Sex and the Single Flower,” focusing on floral morphology, color,
nectar, and pollinator type. The talk takes place on Wednesday, February
10th at 7pm in the Conference Room of the Social Center at the
University Terrace Good Samaritan Village.It is free and open to the public.[INFO: 523-8413]
Thursday,
February 11th
The Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society will be meeting
on Thursday, February 11th at The Indian Hills Baptist Church as
part of their annual potluck and meeting.The meeting begins with a Potluck Dinner at 6:00 pm. Attendees are asked
to bring their own plate, drinking glass, utensils, napkins, a beverage and a
dish to share. At 6:45 Sylveen Robinson Cooke, Geologist and Proprietor of the
Royal Scepter Gems and Minerals will be the featured speaker.The meeting is open to the public.[INFO: Tim O'Donnell at tim@tamu.edu
or 575-534-9202]
Thursday,
February 11th NMSU's Women's Studies Program presents the next talk in its
"Feminist Ethics Speakers' Series," at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday,
February 11th in the Women's Studies Conference Room. Betty S.
Duran, Project Director from the School of Social Work will discuss
"Working with Indigenous Populations. The talk is open to the public.[INFO: mhmbear@gmail.com.]
Saturday,
February 13th
Storytellers of Las Cruces reads stories to children of all ages at both
Coas bookstores every Saturday morning at 10:30. This week Nancy Jenkins
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: deejay044@hotmail.com]
Saturday,
February 13th
Temple Beth El presents Dr. David Ruderman (Roo-der-man) in a series of
talks Friday and Saturday at the Temple on Sonoma Springs Avenue. Dr. Ruderman
is the scholar in residence and will be talking Friday night at 8:15 about “The
Rabbi’s, Kabbalists, Magicians and Physicians—an introduction to the History of
Jewish Medicine and Science”.A reception
will follow the talk. Saturday
afternoon, he will hold a discussion about “Three Jewish Doctors of Early
Modern Europe and their Vital Contributions to Jewish Culture” at 12:30 at the
Temple’s Social Hall.His visit will
conclude with a talk Saturday night at 7:45 about “Kabbalah, Science and Loving
One’s Neighbors, A Popular Hebrew Text of the 19th Century”.The talks are open to the public.[INFO: 647-1808]
Saturday,
February 13th
The Unravelers Knitting Guild will meet from 10:30-12:30 at the Branigan
Cultural Center on the Las Cruces Downtown Mall on Saturday, February 13th
. Following a short business meeting, Diane Taylor, LeeAnn Meadows and Jo
Ingle will present Entrelac“Two”, the
skill of "knitting back backwards.Knitters of all levels are welcome. [INFO: Diane Taylor at
575 522-0603]
Saturday,
February 13th
The Native Plant Society, Las Cruces Chapter will be presenting a field
trip to Aden Crater, a unique volcanic setting on Saturday, February 13th
at 9am.Interested persons are asked to
meet at the east end of the Rio Grande Bank parking lot at the corner of
University and Telshor. It is free and open to the public.[INFO:523-8413]
Sunday,
February 14th
The New Mexico GLBTQ centers will hold a Community Forum on GLBTQ
Community Needs, Sunday February 14th from 1:00 PM to 3:00PM at the Living Tree Community Wellness Center on North Main St.The event is open to the public.[INFO: 575-635-4902]
Monday,
February 15th
The Gila
Friends Meeting, the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Pax Christi Silver
City, and the Grant County Peace Coalition present a talk by the founder of Voices
for Creative NonViolence, Kathy Kelly, on Monday, February 15th at
the Silco Theatre in Silver City.The
talk is entitled "Eyewitness to War, Witness to Peace," describes
her experiences while living in Iraq from 1994 to 2004.The talk begins at 6:30pm and is open to the
public.[INFO: Diana Edwards,
388-1258]
Monday,
February 15th
The Silver City Food Co-op will host “Farmers
& Friends" in the Co-op Community Room on Monday, February 15th
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.The meeting is a gathering of local farmers and growers with Co-op
staff to discuss how to sell produce to the Co-op, the Farm to Co-op
Program, and who is growing what in 2010. An RSVP is requested by
February 11th.Refreshments will be served.[INFO: Gary or Jake at the Co-op (575-388-2343).
Tuesday,
February 16th
The
Greater Las Cruces League of Women Voters is sponsoring a candidate forum
in Mesilla, Tuesday, February 16th.The forum will feature the 6 candidates for 2 trustee positions
and
the 3 candidates for the position of mayor in the March 2 election. The public
is invited to the forum which will be from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the
Mesilla Community Center.[INFO: Vicki
Simons
522-4813]
Tuesday,
February 16th
The Friends of the Branigan Library present the next young adult book
discussion about “A Northern Light” by Jennifer Donnelly on Tuesday, February
16th from 7 to 8pm in the Terrace Gallery at the Library.The discussion is open to individuals in
grades 6 through 12 and is free.[INFO:528-4000]
Saturday,
February 20th
The Mesilla Valley Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind meets
the third Saturday of each month at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library.The next meeting is February 20 from
11:00-12:30pm.The meeting is open to
the public.[INFO: Nato at 575-571-2604]
Saturday,
February 20th
Storytellers of Las Cruces reads stories to children of all ages at both
Coas bookstores every Saturday morning at 10:30. This week Dorothy Ormes
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: deejay044@hotmail.com]
Saturday,
February 20th
Enchanted
Gardens presents the class “Vegetable
Gardening “ on Saturday, February 20th at 2pm at the
store.The class will feature learning what and when to plant, pest control and
other garden challenges. There is a small fee for non members.Reservations are requested. [INFO:
575-524-1886 or e-mail gardens@zianet.com]
Saturday,
February 20th
The Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music will hold their annual Victorian
Tea fundraiser at the Victorian Tea House, with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on
Saturday, February 20th.The
event includes sweets, savories, tea and music.Tickets are available now. [INFO: Tix: $25; 527-1400.]
Thursday,
February 25th
Mountain View Market Co-op presents the talk “NUTRITION AND SUPPLEMENTS
FOR A HEALTHY HEART” with Naturopathic Doctor Genevieve Chavez.The talk is Thursday, February 25th
from 6 to 7:15pm at the co-op.There is
a small fee.[INFO: 523-0436]
Friday,
February 26th and Saturday, February 27th
There will be a Gathering of Quilts both Friday and Saturday, the 26th
and 27th of February at the Ralph Edwards Auditorium in Truth or
Consequences.There will be raffles,
Vendors, sewing and more and admission is free but donations will be
accepted.The event will be from 9 to 4
both days.[INFO:575-744-5472]
Saturday,
February 27th
Storytellers of Las Cruces reads stories to children of all ages at both
Coas bookstores every Saturday morning at 10:30. This week Loni Todoroki
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: deejay044@hotmail.com]
Saturday,
February 27th
The Breast Cancer Support Group of southern New Mexico presents a talk by
Dr. Dr. Bishnu Rauth on Saturday, February 27th from 10 to 11:30 am at Mountain
View Regional Medical Center in the community Education room.The meeting is free and open to the
public..[INFO: Bernadette@bernadetteinteriors.com]
Saturday,
February 27th
Enchanted
Gardens presents the class “Composting”
on Saturday, February 6th at 2pm at the store.The class will feature learning the principles of composting to build healthy
garden soil. Our
Southwest soil lacks nutrients and organic matter. Composting can help solve
this problem so vegetables and flowers are more productive. There is a
small fee for non members.
Reservations are requested. [INFO: 575-524-1886 or e-mail gardens@zianet.com]
Tuesday,
February 23rd
The New
Mexico State University Library and NMSU's Center for Latin American and Border
Studies presents a talk by journalist
and activist John Ross who will bereading from his book "El Monstruo: Dread and Redemption in Mexico
City" at 2 p.m. on February 23 in Room 225 of Zuhl Library. The talk is
free and open to the public.[INFO:646-6931 or mollymolloy@gmail.com]
Tuesday,
February 23rd through the Thursday, February 25th
The State
Long-Term Care Ombudsman program will be training new volunteers for advocacy
and support for residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities on Tuesday
February 23 and Wednesday, February 24th from 8 to 4pm and Friday,
February 25th from 8 to 2pm. in
Las Cruces. The training is free and travel reimbursement is available.[INFO: 1-800-762-8690]
Tuesday, March 2nd
Fairlight
Community Gardens at the Community of Hope Presents the 9th talk in the Garden
Lecture Series entitled “Seed starting/Transplants & Spring gardens” by
Eric Luther.The talk will be a hands-on
talk and participants will leave the event with planted seeds from the Garden.The event is free and open to the
public.We will provide the seeds
(saved from our garden) and soil, if you bring the pot to plant them in. The
Free hour long talk will be Tuesday, march 2nd at 5:30pm in the
Resource Room at the Community of Hope.[INFO:523-2219 ext 108 or hopegarden999@yahoo.com]
Thursday, March 4th
The
Women's Studies Program presents the next talk in its "Feminist Ethics
Speaker's Series" at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 4th in the
Women's Studies Conference Room. Dr. Neta Fernadez will discuss "Is Body
Beautiful' a Feminist Boomerang?"The talk is open to the public.[INFO:
mhmbear@gmail.com.]
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]
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.[575-267-4399Bud Daily]
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]
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]
**On-Going
Events***
·Crossroads
City Derby, the all women’s Las Cruces Roller Derby team, is currently
recruiting women who want to participate in regular Roller Derby
tournaments.The Crossroads City Derby
welcomes women of all experience
levels, shapes and languages. Practice is Sundays from 1 to 3 and Wednesday
evenings from 7 to 9pm.[INFO: ccderbydolls@gmail.com]
·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]
·Ben
Archer Health Center is facilitating a diabetes support group that is free to
Dona Ana County residents through June 2010. In addition, Ben Archer provides free classes in English and Spanish to
help you manage your diabetes and control your blood sugar. Patients of
Ben Archer may be eligible for assistance with diabetic testing
supplies. [INFO: Ben Archer Health Center at (575) 382-9292]
·Sandhi Scott leads the class “Metaphysics
101” on Thursday evenings at the Allegre Health Center. The class runs
from 7 to 8:30pm. [INFO: 575-405-9597]
·Las
Cruces Toastmasters meets every Wednesday evening, giving its members the
opportunity to develop and improve their public speaking abilities through
local club meetings, training seminars and speech contests. Guests and
new members are welcome!
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
every month from 3 to 5 pm in the Community Education Room of Mountainview
Regional Medical Center, 4311 E. Lohman Ave. [INFO:
contact Jo Tice Bloom. 382-0722]
·The City of Las Cruces
offers ongoing Walking Classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 5:30p.m. to 6:30p.m. at the MeerscheidtRecreationCenter. [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 InterculturalCenter
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 Carrie2000 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 MunsonCenter. [INFO: 575-528-3000]
·Benefits counseling services
are available on a walk-in basis at the MunsonCenter
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 NaturalHistoryMuseum,
the Hispano Chamber of Commerce and at Habitat for Humanity and Las Cruces, Mayfield and OnateHigh
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 EastsideRecreationalCenter 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]
·MeerscheidtRecreationCenter 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 MexicoStateUniversity 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 MunsonSeniorCenter 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 DonaAnaRoom. [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 LloronaPark
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. Two
monthly meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at 10:00 am
at The Southwest Environmental Center on the Downtown Mall and on the third
Friday evening of every month at 6:30 p.m. at a private location (call for
address). Leaders are also available throughout the month to offer
information. Call Renee (575)-635-683 or on the web at http://www.lllusa.org/web/LasCrucesNM.html
for information.
·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
MexicoStateUniversity 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 MunsonSeniorCenter “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 DonaAnaCounty. [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 RecreationCenter.
[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 DonaAnaCounty.
[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 WellnessCenter 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 WellnessCenter 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 WellnessCenter 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 EastsideCenter;
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30
pm at the MunsonCenter 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 CharlesMotel.
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 BenavidezCenter. 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 MunsonCenter,
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 MesillaPark
from 9:30am to 11:00am or at the MunsonSeniorCenter 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 MunsonSeniorCenter. [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 SilverCity 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 CorbettCenter
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 CrucesRailroadMuseum.
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
Representatives in their local community.
ASSE provides academic year, semester, and short-term exchange programs in the
United States for high school-aged students from around the world. [INFO:
1-800-733-2773]
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