Artesia News

(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.)

WINERY RIB COOKOFF — Cottonwood Winery will host its semiannual time change rib cookoff and bean challenge from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 13, at the winery located at 1 E. Cottonwood Road (six miles north of Artesia). A live auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Artesia will take place at 2 p.m. Food sampling begins at 12:30 p.m. for a donation and entertainment will be provided throughout the day. To enter ribs or beans, call 575-365-3141. First place ribs will win $200.
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CAR WASH — Victory Life Fellowship will be having a car wash at Burger King from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 13, weather permitting. Donations of $10 per wash will be accepted.

(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.)

HABITAT BOARD MEETING — The monthly board meeting of Habitat for Humanity of Artesia will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Pecos Valley Baptist Association board room.  The public is invited to attend.
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HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY — The Artesia Historical and Genealogical Society will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, March 15, at the Artesia Public Library. Enter through back door. Anyone interested in family genealogy is welcome to attend. Call Dorothy at 748-3909 or Marlene at 746-6919 for information.
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KITE FLIGHT — The Artesia Arts Council will be sponsoring their annual Kite Flight at Jaycee Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13. Kites and hot dogs will be provided for $5 per person. Call Katie at 513-1288 for more information.
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HARVESTING GRACE — Harvesting Grace Food Ministries is selling 30 pounds of food for $30. Menus and order forms available at 1701 W. Main St. in the big yellow mailbox. Orders and payments due at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 11. EBT cards accepted from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at 422 W. Main St. #5. For more information, call Cheryl at 513-1024 or Leslie at 703-6274.
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CHILI DINNER — Eastern Star Chapter #18 will have a chili dinner at the Masonic Lodge, 1512 S. First St. from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 12. Chili, beans, dessert and a drink will be served for a $5 donation. Contact Rosy at 746-3822 for more information or tickets.
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RELAY FOR LIFE — A fundraiser teen dance for sixth and seventh grade students to raise money for Relay For Life will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. March 27 at Pizza Inn. Admission is $5 per person and a snack bar will be available. Anyone who leaves the dance will not be allowed back in.
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SCHOOLS CLOSED — Artesia schools will be closed Monday, March 15, to Friday, March 19, for spring break. Classes will resume Monday, March 22.
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WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? — The third annual “Who let the dogs out?” event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Dandy-Time Boarding Kennel. The celebration will be even bigger this year, with Judi Halliburton speaking and K-9 Border Patrol teams performing. Have your pets painted or enter your pet in one of the contests. Fun for your pet and the whole family.
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EDUCATIONAL RETIREES — The Artesia Association of Educational Retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. March 12 at the Artesia Country Club.
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HAGERMAN OLD-TIMERS’ DAY — Hagerman Old Timers’ Day is set for April 17 in downtown Hagerman. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Hagerman’s Past, Present and Future.” This year’s event will also feature a multi-year Bobcat reunion. For information on how to enter the arts and crafts show, fun run/walk, food contest, talent show, horseshoe tournament, bingo, parade or outhouse race, call 752-3204 or e-mail oldtimersday@bobcat.net. Commercial vendors are welcome. The next Old Timers’ Association planning meeting will be held at 2 p.m. March 14 at Hagerman Town Hall. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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AHS YEARBOOKS — Artesia High School 2010 yearbooks are available for purchase for $80 until March 12. March 13 through April 15, the cost will increase to $85. April 15 will be the final day to order yearbooks. To order yearbooks, see Mrs. Bratcher in room D-4 before school, at lunch and Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays after school.
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SENIOR DEDICATION ADS — Parents may submit senior dedication ads for the 2010 AHS yearbook until April 1. A 2×4-inch ad costs $40 and may include a small picture. Length of message is limited to 40 words. Dedication forms may be picked up at the AHS office or contact Mrs. Bratcher at 746-9816 for more details.
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FUNDRAISER, RIB COOKOFF — Habitat for Humanity of Artesia is having a fundraiser event in conjunction with the Cottonwood Winery Rib Cookoff at the Cottonwood Winery from noon – 6 p.m. March 13.  Door-prize drawings will take place throughout the day and a live auction will begin at 2 p.m. The big raffle drawing for a pre-owned car, a 42-inch Sansui LCD TV and a cash prize of $500 will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this raffle can be purchased at Tate Branch Dodge, Terry’s Electronics, Chez Camille and the Artesia Chamber of Commerce. Need not be present to win.
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GRADUATION, GED ASSISTANCE — A nonprofit program, designed to help youth between the ages of 16-21 graduate or obtain their GED, is offering free study skills and work experiences.  For more information, contact Ashley Ramirez at 575-887-1174 or stop by New Mexico Workforce Connection Center, 704 W. Main St. in Artesia.
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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — The Artesia AA group meets from 7-8 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and 7:15-8:15 p.m. Tuesday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 809 S. 10th St. The group meets from 7-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Ellie’s, 309 S. First St. Call 748-5412 or 748-4999 for more information.
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SENIOR BANQUET PICTURES — Childhood pictures of AHS seniors are needed for the Senior Banquet. Seniors may drop off photos or discs – at least three individual and 8-10 group pictures – in the box in Mrs. Montoya’s office. Deadline for photos is March 24. Photos or discs should be submitted in an envelope with student’s name and phone number for return of the photos. For more information, contact Diana at 703-5566 or Abby at 513-0758.
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HABITAT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS — Habitat for Humanity of Artesia is now accepting applications for future homeowners. To find out if you qualify or for more information, contact Patricia at 746-6598. You may be surprised by how Habitat can help.
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY — Habitat for Humanity of Artesia invites the public to visit the affiliate’s new Web site at ArtesiaHabitat.org. The office is located at 322 W. Richardson Ave. Office hours are 9-11 a.m. Monday through Thursday or call 736-1356 or email habitat@pvtn.net for more information.