Artesia News

Around Town First Day May 16, 2012

(EDITOR’S NOTE: Today is the first day the following items have appeared in Around Town. Items are generally published a maximum of five times.)
ARTESIA MASONIC LODGE — The Artesia Masonic Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at 1602 S. First St.
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CAR WASH — Victory Life Fellowship will hold a car wash from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Burger King.
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EARLY VOTING — The Eddy County Bureau of Elections would like to inform the public that early voting for the primary elections begins Saturday, May 19, and ends June 1 at 111 ½  N. First St., the Eddy County Clerk’s Sub-Office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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EDDY COUNTY POLL WORKER TRAINING — Eddy County poll worker training will be held at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Senior Citizens’ Center, 202 W. Chisum Ave. For more information, call 575-885-3383.
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SCHOOL’S OUT SUMMER SPLASH — The School’s Out Summer Splash will be held from 1-5 p.m. Friday, May 25, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park and will feature a splash pad, mud pit, food vendors and summer activity sign-ups. To reserve a spot for an organization or to become a food vendor, call 746-1117.

 (EDITOR’S NOTE: Around Town is intended to announce events of interest to the general public in Artesia and the immediate area. Announcements of club and non-profit organizations, school activities, government events and church activities are generally included in Around Town.)
FEMA LOCAL BOARD — The FEMA local board will hold its semi-annual meeting at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Southeast New Mexico Community Action Building, 1915 San Jose Blvd. in Carlsbad. For more information, call 575-887-3939.
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PAWS AND CLAWS — Paws and Claws will meet at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Barbara at 308-7561.
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CLASSIC MOVIE — The Artesia Arts Council will present “The Scarlett Pimpernel” with Jane Seymour and Anthony Andrews at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in Heritage Walkway. Popcorn and the movie are free. Bring a comfortable lawn chair.
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EARLY VOTING — The Eddy County Bureau of Elections would like to inform the public that early voting for the primary elections begins Saturday, May 19, and ends June 1 at 111 ½  N. First St., the Eddy County Clerk’s Sub-Office. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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YUCCA PORCELAIN ART CLUB MEETING — Yucca Porcelain Art Club will meet at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 19 at Westminister Presbyterian Church. business meeting at 9:30 a.m., it will include installation of new officers. The program will be show and tell. Visitors are welcome. For more information call 622-3076.
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3RD ANNUAL RITUAL RIB AND CHILI COOK-OFF — Cook-off will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 19, 303 W. Quay Ave. Registration will begin at 5 p.m. and food must be turned in by 6 p.m. Food served for all in attendance at $8 per person or $15 per couple. For registration call Bear 308-1585, Rory 748-7995 or Artesia Elks 746-2551. Entry Fee is $20 ribs, $10 chili.
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ARTESIA SPECIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT — Artesia Special Hospital District will meet at 5:15 p.m. Monday, May 21 in the Hospital meeting room for regular business.
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ARTESIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY — The Artesia Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, May 21, at the Artesia Public Library; enter through the back door. Anyone interested in family history is welcome. Call Dorothy at 748-3909 for more information.
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RETIREMENT RECEPTION — A retirement reception for Toni Haas will be held from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, in the First Baptist Church Total Life Center. Cards are welcome; no gifts, please.
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MEET AND GREET JUDGE LISA RILEY — A meet and greet with Judge Lisa Riley will be held from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce.
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AHS 2012 GRADUATION — AHS 2012 graduation will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at Bulldog Bowl. Attendees are encouraged to sit on the home side. The parking lot located on the north side of Bulldog Bowl between Sonic and West Main Baptist Church is reserved for handicap parking.
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EDDY COUNTY OFFICES — The Eddy County Offices will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. The Sheriff’s Department will remain open, and the Road Department will have a road crew on call.
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4th OF JULY PARADE REGISTRATION — Entry forms for the 4th of July parade can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce, on the chamber’s website, at the Elk’s Lodge after 4 p.m. or by calling Desirae at 513-5548. There is no a fee to enter. Forms should be turned in ASAP. Line-up starts at 8 a.m. July 4, and the parade will begin at 9 a.m. The parade will depart from the Bulldog Bowl parking lot and proceed to Second Street.
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ARTESIA ELK’S LODGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND — Upcoming graduates interested in applying for Elk’s Lodge scholarships should contact Judi Golden at 746-3285 or the lodge after 4 p.m. at 746-2551. Applicants must maintain a 2.5 GPA each semester and be considered by the registrar to be a full-time student. Applications must be received no later than June 25.