Around Town First Day February 3, 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.)

SCOUTING FOR FOOD — The Boy Scouts will be collecting canned food and nonperishables Saturday, Feb. 4. Donations can be dropped off at The Jahva House from 10a.m. – 1 p.m. If you received a plastic bag and door hanger at your house, follow the instructions. For more information, contact Betsy at 317-3108.
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LOW INCOME TAX — New Mexico state low-income tax returns will be filed from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. every Thursday. Bring all income amounts (W2s, interest income, VA benefits, Social Security, SSI, etc.) and if you are over 65, bring rent receipts or property tax information for 2011. Volunteers are available to file state returns only.
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BULLDOGS ON REVUE — The Artesia High School and Junior High choirs will present their annual “Bulldogs on Revue” program on Thursday, Feb. 9, and Saturday, Feb. 11. The show starts at 7 p.m. nightly; cost $5. Come out and listen to some talented students sing and dance.

 (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.)

ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY — Saturday, June 25 1:30 p.m. story time 2 p.m. bingo games for kids Sunday, June 27 1:15 p.m. Story time Monday, June 28 10:30 a.m. Wags & Freckles AD&C 2:30 p.m. McGruff the Crime Dog. Tuesday, June 29 10:30 a.m. Storyteller Dick Reedy, the West Texas Farm Boy Grades 3 and up. 1:30 p.m. Patriotic craft ages 3 and up.
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DESK AND DERRICK — will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 at the Artesia Country Club poolside which is open for swimming for the family. Reginia Garner, who works for Silver Oak Drilling, will be speaking about our club history. Cost of meal is $15 or $7.50 for children under 12. RSVP by July 1 to Monica Dick 748-1471 ext 12137 or monicad@yatespetroleum.com.