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Long-Term Events (These events are occurring right now, and continue to occur until the end date listed in bold) Now through August 1st. White Sands National Monument will be holding regular Sunset Strolls in the park now through August 1st. The one-hour ranger-guided walk will take participants through sand dunes and learn about the geology, plants, and animals of this National Monument. The program starts at the sign along the dunes drive about five miles from the visitor center. No charge for the program but the regular entrance fee rates apply. [INFO: 575-679-2599] Now through Friday, August 20th The Southwestern Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is seeking musicians for a competition in the “Border Regions” of West Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, who write and perform in any musical genre. They are looking for songs that deal with issues of Civil Liberties relating to Border Issues, Immigration, and/or the AZ law, SB 1070. Three finalists will be selected from the entrants to perform at the Chapter’s Annual Meeting, to be held on September 17, 2010. The winner will be selected at that time and will receive a 4 hour recording session from Barefoot Records. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 20th. [INFO: William Hudson (575) 536 3092 or Williamhudson43 at msn dot com] Short-Term Events (These events only
occur on the date or dates listed in bold) Friday, July 30th (Please PUSH!) The 2nd Annual MainStreet SalsaFest
is accepting applications for the salsa makers competition by Friday,
July 30th. Home-made salsa makers and restaurants who
want to compete at the MainStreet SalsaFest on Sunday, August 29 will
be eligible for awards and prizes. Applications can be obtained
by calling the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership office at or they can
download the application at the Downtown Las Cruces Partnership website.
Deadline for applications is Friday, July 30. [INFO: 525-1955 or downtown
las cruces partnership dot org] Saturday, July 31st Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
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 Sonja Weiner will be the storyteller at the
Solano Coas store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
526.8377] Saturday, July 31st The Sierra Club will have a strenuous day hike to Indian Creek in the San Mateo Mountains northwest of Truth or Consequences on Saturday, July 31. Non-members are welcome; call ahead for hike times and details. [INFO: 575-430-1834] ______________________________ Monday, August 2nd The Friends of the Mesilla Valley Bosque
State Park will meet on Monday, August 2nd at 6:30
p.m. at the Park. All Park Friends and those who are interested in supporting
the Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park are invited to attend. The park
fee will be waived for those attending the meeting. [INFO: Thursday, August 4th St. Luke's Health Care Clinic, Inc.,
in partnership with the MMC Family Practice Residency Program and HELP-NM
is offering Free training to community members on Thursday, August 4th
at the Memorial Medical Center Conference Center. Dr. Matias
Vega of the Albuquerque Health Care for the Homeless project will be
presenting an overview of Health Care for the Homeless. The training
will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and includes breakfast.
An RSVP is requested before July 30th. [INFO: by email
to tim.miller at slhcc
dot info or call (575) 527-5482
before July 30th] Wednesday, August 4th The first meeting of the Fort Bayard
Book Club will be Wednesday, August 4th at 7 pm. Participants
will meet at the New Deal Theater at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark.
The first book read and discussed will be Billington's Buffalo Soldiers
of New Mexico, Chapters 1 and 2. It is open to the public.
[INFO: 575. 956.3294] Saturday, August 7th 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 Judith Ames will be the storyteller at
the Solano Coas store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
526.8377] Saturday, August 7th The Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
will be hosting a ranger guided Bird tour of the bosque on Saturday,
August 7th beginning at 7:30am. Attendees are encouraged
to bring a hat, water, binoculars, and insect repellent. All events
are free with a valid park pass. [INFO: 523-4398] Saturday, August 7th The Las Cruces Chapter #20, Order of
the Eastern Star will hold their annual yard sale on Saturday, August
7th at the Masonic Lodge, 180 E. Boutz in Las Cruces, from
7:00 am - 3:00 pm. The proceeds from this event will be used to sponsor
local charities. [INFO: (575) 521-9736] Monday, August 9th The Silver City/Grant County Widowed
Persons Service will hold their monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday,
August 9th at the WNMU Cafeteria. The entertainment will be
music by Charlie Stearns. There is a small fee for the lunch and program.
[INFO: 575-538-9344] Tuesday, August 10th The Silver City Food Co-op will be
hosting their August Community Forum: "The Art of Making Greek Yogurt
at Home" on Tuesday, August 10th and Thursday, August
12th. Both sessions will be from noon-1pm in the Co-op
Community Room, behind the co-op storefront. Co-op Community forums are
free and open to everyone. Tea and light refreshments served. [INFO: 388-2343] Tuesday, August 10th Fairlight Community Gardens will host
a meeting of the Community Food and Nutrition Network on Tuesday, August
10th at 2:30 at the Community of Hope, Resource Room.
There will be an opportunity to connect and collaborate with community
members (businesses, farmers, Tuesday, August 10th The Las Cruces Railroad Museum is hosting
a lecture series at noon on the 10th of August called
“Whatever Happened to “See Spot Run” and
“Dick and Jane”? – a Pictorial and Narrative Observation of
Las Cruces Public School’s History” with Irene Oliver-Lewis,
the Executive Artistic Producer and Founder of Alma d’Arte Charter
High School. The talk takes place at the Railroad Museum and is
free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
An R.S.V.P. is requested. [INFO: 647-4480] Wednesday, August 11th The Reading Art Book Club (RABC) will
hold its next meeting at 2:30 on Wednesday, July 14th at
the Branigan Cultural Center. The meeting will focus on the book “Frida:
A Biography of Frida Kahlo” by Hayden Herrera . The Reading
Art Book Club is dedicated to exploring the connections between art
and literature by reading and discussing books. The meeting is free
and open to the public. [INFO: 541-2322] Friday, August 13th The Arrowhead Center, DACC Small Business
Development Center and the New Mexico PTAP Program is sponsoring the
2010 Business Owners and Entrepreneurs Symposium on Friday, August 13th
at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum. The symposium
takes place from 7:30am to 2pm. there is a fee for the event.
[INFO: 646-7036 2010bizsymposium dot eventbrite dot com] Saturday, August 14th Martha Everett will be holding the
"What is Qigong" (Kee-gong) workshop from 9:30am-noon at Townside
Farm in Silver City on Saturday, August 14th. This workshop will be
an introduction to what Qigong is and is open to everyone and all levels.
The workshop will include: healing meditation, Qigong exercises and
high Qi smoothies, made with veggies from Townside Farm. There is a
fee for the workshop. [INFO: $30. 575-388-2098 or Martha at abundancetherapeutics
dot com] Saturday, August 14th Storytellers of Las Cruces performs
stories to children of all ages at both Coas bookstores every Saturday
morning at 10:30. This week Terry Alvarez 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:
526.8377] Saturday, August 14th The Sierra Club will have a moderate
day hike to Railroad Canyon in the Black Range west of Truth or Consequences
on Saturday, August 14. Non-members are welcome; call ahead for hike
time and details. [INFO: to 575-430-1834] Sunday, August 15th Mountain View Market will be holding
a Mead Making workshop on Sunday, August 10th at 11am at
the market. Participants will learn how to prepare a yeast starter
for mead, how to cure the honey and how to carefully monitor temperature
and how to age and "rack" the mead. There is a fee for
the workshop. [INFO: 523-0436] Sunday, August 15th Mountain View Market will be hosting
the 1st Chile Cookoff as part of the Sunday Growers Market
on Sunday, August 15th beginning at 1pm. Chili must
be cooked on-site with your own power (Solar, propane, etc.), and a
recipe must be provided. The Sunday Growers Market is every Sunday
from 10 am to 2pm @ Mountain ViewMarket, in the Idaho Crossings Center
Parking Lot. [INFO: Call Mo at 523-0436 or email mountainviewgrowers
at gmail dot com] Tuesday, August 17th The Silver City Food Co-op is having
a Member Appreciation Day Tuesday, August 17th from 9am-7pm.
Everyone welcome. [INFO: 388-2343] Saturday, August 21st The Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
will be hosting Dr. Carol Sutherland, State Entomologist, who will give
a presentation on “Common Arthropods in the Mesilla Valley” beginning
at Saturday, August 21st 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 Jean Gilbert will be the storyteller at
the Solano Coas store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
526.8377] Saturday, August 28th The Sierra Club will have a strenuous
day hike in the San Mateo Mountains northwest of Truth or Consequences
on Saturday, August 28th . Non-members are welcome; call
ahead for hike times and details. [INFO: 575-430-1834] Saturday, august 28th The Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
will be hosting Richard Quick, Naturalist for the Museum of Natural
History, who will give a presentation about amphibians and reptiles
beginning at Saturday, August 28th 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 Sonja Weiner will be the storyteller at the
Solano Coas store. It is free and open to the public. [INFO:
526.8377] Sunday, August 29th The Annual Silver City Food Co-op Potluck
Picnic at the Gomez Peak Picnic Grounds will be taking place on Sunday
August 29th from 11am - 3pm. It is open to the public.
[INFO: 388-2343] Friday, September 10th The 11th Annual Sunland Park/Desert
View Elementary Schools Charity Golf Tournament at Santa Teresa will
take place on September 10th at 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Teresa Country
Club. Proceeds of the charity tournament support the Honors Program
in the Sunland Park and Desert View Elementary Schools. There
is a fee for teams and individuals. [INFO: The cost to participate
is $100 per person or $400 per foursome. 575-589-2200] Friday, September 17th The Noon Optimist Club will be holding
the 4th annual Golf Tournament to benefit Mesilla Valley
CASA, Inc. on Friday, September 17th beginning at 1pm with
a shotgun start. The tournament features a scramble format with
4 person teams. The Tournament takes place at Sonoma Ranch Golf
Course. There is a fee for each person. [INFO: 575-405-9001
or 575-202-8487] Saturday, September 18th The Sierra Club will have an easy day
hike and outing to Monticello Box northwest of Truth or Consequences
on Saturday, September 18th . The box is a beautiful area
under threat of mining development. Non-members are welcome; call ahead
for hike times and details. [INFO: 575-430-1834] Saturday, September 25th The Sierra Club will have a day hike
Saturday, September 25th to Blue Mountain in the San Mateo
mountains northwest of Truth or Consequences. Non-members are welcome;
call ahead for hike times and details. [INFO: 575-430-1834] **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] · 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 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 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 |
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