Around Town First Day May 21, 2013

(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.)
AHS GRADUATION — The graduation ceremony for the Artesia High School Class of 2013 will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Bulldog Bowl. Everyone is encouraged to sit in the home stands. The parking lot located on the north side of the Bowl between Sonic and West Main Baptist Church will be reserved for handicapped parking. Student Council members will be distributing programs near the gates as well as on the concourse.
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SUMMER RECREATION — The Artesia Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for the Summer Recreation Program for children ages 6-12. This year’s theme will be “Under the Big Top.” Registration fee is $35. The program will run from June 3 – July 26. For more information, call 746-9009.
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL — The Artesia Public Schools’ final day of instruction will be Friday, May 24. Lunch will be served by the cafeterias, and school will be dismissed early according to the following schedule: Grand Heights Early Childhood Center, 1 p.m.; all elementary schools, Zia Intermediate and Park Junior High, 1:15 p.m.; Artesia High School, 1:20 p.m. There will be no DD preschool at Grand Heights.
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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 24, at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. For more information, call 746-1117.
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MOVIES AT THE PLAZA — The Artesia Arts Council will present “Some Like It Hot” (1959) starring Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe as the Movie at the Plaza at 8:15 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in Heritage Walkway. Admission and popcorn are free. Bring a comfortable lawn chair.

(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.)
DONATIONS FOR CHILDREN’S HOME — Donations are being accepted through the Hermosa Drive Church of Christ to buy new mattresses for the New Mexico Christian Children’s Home in Portales. Donations must be made by personal check, cashier’s check or money order made out to the Hermosa Drive Church of Christ with the memo “mattress fund.” Donations may be mailed or dropped off at the church office, corner of 13th Street and Hermosa Drive. For more information, call the church office at 748-3301, Caryle Goss at 575-910-0999 or Leslie Patterson at 703-6274.
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PECOS PURPLE PEPPERS — Pecos Purple Peppers (formerly the Red Hat group) will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 23, at La Fonda.  Interested women are welcome.  For more information, call 748-2473.
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ROAD CLOSURES — Roselawn Avenue, between Quay Avenue and U.S. 285, will be under construction from May 20 to July 12.
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WIC DAYS OF SERVICE — The WIC Nutrition Program, located at 1001 Memorial Drive, would like to inform everyone that their days of service are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. WIC is a supplemental food program for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children. Income guidelines are 185 percent of poverty. To schedule an appointment, call 746-3664. For more information, call the WIC office at 746-9819.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY — Habitat for Humanity of Artesia will hold its monthly board meeting at 7 p.m. today in the First United Methodist Church parlor. The public is welcome to attend.
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SENIOR SALUTE — Decorating hours for Senior Salute at the Artesia Center will be as follows: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. today; and 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, if necessary. All parents of 2013 seniors are urged to help. Those wishing to work Senior Salute night must stop by and sign up prior to Thursday.
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RC CLUB — The Artesia RC (Radio Control) Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the Chamber of Commerce. The next meeting is scheduled for June 3.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — The Southeast New Mexico Veterans Transportation Network is in need of volunteers. Drivers must have a valid New Mexico license and be in good health. For more information, call 622-0729.
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CLASS OF 1993 — The Artesia High School Class of 1993 is seeking classmates for its upcoming 20th reunion. Contact Anna (Koch) Lewis at 308-8008 with information.
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PEARCE MOBILE OFFICE — Constituents will be able to meet with members of Rep. Steve Pearce’s staff from 10 a.m. – noon on the third Thursday of each month at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce, 107 N. First St. For details or to set up an appointment, call 1-855-4-PEARCE.
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CLASS OF 1983 — The Artesia High School Class of 1983 will hold its 30-year reunion June 28-30. Classmates are asked to join the Facebook group 30-Year Reunion-Artesia High School Bulldogs Class of 1983. Those not on Facebook are asked to e-mail ahs1983reunion@yahoo.com for more information.
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WALK CARLSBAD — The Eddy County Extension Service is hosting a walking group to encourage fun and fitness. The group meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the Beach parking lot along the Pecos River. The 30- to 45-minute walks begin at 11:30 a.m., and walkers should arrive a few minutes early with a bottle of water and good walking shoes. For more information, contact Veronica Boyle at 575-887-6595.
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SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH — A new study group, Searching for the Truth, will explore the Bible and other books and writings that inspire and help explain some of the mysteries in life. The eager, shy and curious are welcome. No fees or organizations are involved. For more information, call 513-4007.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — Alcoholics Anonymous will meet from 7-8 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 505 W. Richey.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — The We are Not Saints group will meet from 7-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 809 S. 10th St.