Community Calendar

Is your fear of speaking in public holding you back from your full potential?
Is speaking stressful for you?
Do you wish you could stop worrying about your next presentation at work or in a class?

You're invited to visit a Los Chismosos Toastmasters club meeting, as our guest!

You will learn-by-doing, in a supportive and positive club setting that meets each Thursday on Zoom. The new "Pathways" program from Toastmasters International is designed to provide you with a safe, step-by-step way to learn public speaking skills.

You are free to select a "Pathways" track that most benefits you and aligns with your needs and interests.

When you join Toastmasters, you can stop worrying about your next presentation and get immediate feedback from experienced speakers. You'll discover a positive and supportive group, willing to help you take your first steps toward speaking with confidence.

You will benefit from Toastmasters by learning to:

--Find an immediate connection with your audience;
--Organize your thoughts logically for clarity;
--Energize your speaking with storytelling;
--Find your voice and your unique style to convey your best ideas.

Founded in 1984, Los Chismosos Toastmasters' membership includes faculty, graduate students, and staff at New Mexico State University as well as people in the business community, retirees, and those new to the area.

Notice all the fun birders are having, but aren't sure birding is for you? Want to get outside, but need something interesting to do while you're there? Fascinated by all the birds around your home and want to learn a bit more about them? Here is the class for you. Mesilla Valley Audubon Society (MVAS) will present a class on Birding Basics this September on the first three Tuesday evenings of the month, September 2, 9, and 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Las Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, in the Social Center’s Creative Arts Room. The class is intended for those with little or no experience birding.Two optional field trips will be arranged during the class for participants. RSVP to mesillavalleyaudubon@gmail.com.

Topics covered include:
How to find, watch, and listen to birds
How to identify and learn about birds
How to record and share your observations
How to conserve birds and their environments
How to meet and learn from other birders

Is your fear of speaking in public holding you back from your full potential?
Is speaking stressful for you?
Do you wish you could stop worrying about your next presentation at work or in a class?

You're invited to visit a Los Chismosos Toastmasters club meeting, as our guest!

You will learn-by-doing, in a supportive and positive club setting that meets each Thursday on Zoom. The new "Pathways" program from Toastmasters International is designed to provide you with a safe, step-by-step way to learn public speaking skills.

You are free to select a "Pathways" track that most benefits you and aligns with your needs and interests.

When you join Toastmasters, you can stop worrying about your next presentation and get immediate feedback from experienced speakers. You'll discover a positive and supportive group, willing to help you take your first steps toward speaking with confidence.

You will benefit from Toastmasters by learning to:

--Find an immediate connection with your audience;
--Organize your thoughts logically for clarity;
--Energize your speaking with storytelling;
--Find your voice and your unique style to convey your best ideas.

Founded in 1984, Los Chismosos Toastmasters' membership includes faculty, graduate students, and staff at New Mexico State University as well as people in the business community, retirees, and those new to the area.

Notice all the fun birders are having, but aren't sure birding is for you? Want to get outside, but need something interesting to do while you're there? Fascinated by all the birds around your home and want to learn a bit more about them? Here is the class for you. Mesilla Valley Audubon Society (MVAS) will present a class on Birding Basics this September on the first three Tuesday evenings of the month, September 2, 9, and 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Las Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, in the Social Center’s Creative Arts Room. The class is intended for those with little or no experience birding.Two optional field trips will be arranged during the class for participants. RSVP to mesillavalleyaudubon@gmail.com.

Topics covered include:
How to find, watch, and listen to birds
How to identify and learn about birds
How to record and share your observations
How to conserve birds and their environments
How to meet and learn from other birders

Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation

Join us for the Mesilla Valley Timebank Orientation to learn how you can exchange services and build connections in our community using time instead of money. Earn time credits by offering your skills and use those credits to receive services in return. Whether you need help or can offer it, the Timebank is a great way to get involved!

When: Second Wednesday of every month
Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 2nd Floor

Can’t make it? Contact us at timebank@dacommunitiesunited.org to schedule a one-on-one orientation.

Is your fear of speaking in public holding you back from your full potential?
Is speaking stressful for you?
Do you wish you could stop worrying about your next presentation at work or in a class?

You're invited to visit a Los Chismosos Toastmasters club meeting, as our guest!

You will learn-by-doing, in a supportive and positive club setting that meets each Thursday on Zoom. The new "Pathways" program from Toastmasters International is designed to provide you with a safe, step-by-step way to learn public speaking skills.

You are free to select a "Pathways" track that most benefits you and aligns with your needs and interests.

When you join Toastmasters, you can stop worrying about your next presentation and get immediate feedback from experienced speakers. You'll discover a positive and supportive group, willing to help you take your first steps toward speaking with confidence.

You will benefit from Toastmasters by learning to:

--Find an immediate connection with your audience;
--Organize your thoughts logically for clarity;
--Energize your speaking with storytelling;
--Find your voice and your unique style to convey your best ideas.

Founded in 1984, Los Chismosos Toastmasters' membership includes faculty, graduate students, and staff at New Mexico State University as well as people in the business community, retirees, and those new to the area.

The guild has a social atmosphere for people interested in the art of quilting from beginners to professional quilters. Business meeting, show and tell of quilts, different drawings, quilt challenge, break for snacks/drinks before Program. Program is a project workshop at no charge. Facebook page: Paso del Norte Quilt Guild. Guests welcomed. Contact: jsw79904@yahoo.com

Notice all the fun birders are having, but aren't sure birding is for you? Want to get outside, but need something interesting to do while you're there? Fascinated by all the birds around your home and want to learn a bit more about them? Here is the class for you. Mesilla Valley Audubon Society (MVAS) will present a class on Birding Basics this September on the first three Tuesday evenings of the month, September 2, 9, and 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Las Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, in the Social Center’s Creative Arts Room. The class is intended for those with little or no experience birding.Two optional field trips will be arranged during the class for participants. RSVP to mesillavalleyaudubon@gmail.com.

Topics covered include:
How to find, watch, and listen to birds
How to identify and learn about birds
How to record and share your observations
How to conserve birds and their environments
How to meet and learn from other birders