Items generally are published a maximum of five times(EDITOR’S NOTE: Items generally are published a maximum of five times in Around Town.)
GRADES 6-8 DANCE There will be a dance for grades 6-8 from 7-10:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Moose Lodge. The dance is sponsored by the Dirty Dogz softball team. Admission is $5 per person.
DRUG TASK FORCE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE The legislative committee of the drug task force will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 12, at the Chamber of Commerce. All interested persons are invited to attend.
CLASS OF 1968 There will be a meeting to continue planning for the Class of 1968s 40th reunion at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, at 606 W. Texas Ave. All members of 1968 are welcome to attend.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP Come learn painting skills from Cloudcroft artist Cyndy Nesbit Friday, May 16 through Sunday, May 18. Cost for the weekend is $30 and all supplies will be provided by the Artesia Arts Council. Registration is limited. Call Katie at 748-4193 for more information or to register.
CLASS OF 1958
AHS Class of 1958 is planning its 50th class reunion Sept. 26-27. Several classmates cannot be located. Wed appreciate your help. Call Penny Thigpen at 623-2120 or Gerene Fanning at 746-6858. The classmates are: Jimmie Lou (Allen) Gentry, Betty Jo (Bryan) Bradshaw, Kathleen (Clowe) Gates, Elaine (Crane) Price, Larry Fanning, Ernest Glen Holeman, Hanna (Jiral) Stukhard, Melissa Jones, Raymond Lee, Stanley Mulliniks, Mary (Parham) Walker, Edna (Pennington) Lofties, Julia Samons, Joe Savoie, John Sperry, Kenneth Stewart and Abel Tarin.
TRAVELING DUMPSTERS Trash your trash with Artesia Clean and Beautiful. A traveling dumpster will be located at the corner of Tenth Street and Missouri Avenue beginning Monday, May 5, through Monday, May 12. No household hazardous waste or tires.
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTION GROUP The Law Enforcement Action Group will meet from 5-5:30 p.m. tonight, May 8, at the Chamber of Commerce. Discussion will include Neighborhood Watch and Child Abduction/Amber Alert. The public is welcome and encouraged to come. For more information, call Susie Taylor at 365-4030.
AHS GOLF BOOSTERS The Artesia High School Golf Boosters will meet at 5:30 p.m. tonight, May 8, at the Town Clock Plaza, 609 W. Main St. Parents and anyone interested in supporting the AHS Golf Team are encourage to attend. For more information, call Steve Willard at 746-9211 or 308-3177.
EDUCATIONAL RETIREES The Artesia Association of Educational Retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 9, at the Artesia Country Club.
APS BUDGET WORKSHOP A budget workshop for input and review of the Artesia Public Schools proposed 2008-2009 budget is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday, May 9, in the APS Board Room, 1106 W. Quay. The public is invited.
INVITATIONAL BULL RIDING The Artesia High School Rodeo Team will present invitational bull riding featuring bull riders age 19 and under at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Artesia Horse Council Arena. Admission at the gate is $5 per car. For more information, call (575)760-8341 or 746-2208.
APS BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING The Artesia Public Schools Board of Education will meet in a regular board meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, May 12, in the board room at the Administration Building, 1106 W. Quay. A copy of the agenda for this meeting is available at the Artesia Public Schools Administration Office.
YESO PTO Yeso PTO will meet at noon Tuesday, May 13, in Portable 3. All parents of next years first graders are invited to attend.
HERMOSA PTO Hermosa PTO will meet at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in the teachers lounge. End of the year festivities will be discussed. Call 746-3812 for more information.
CARE GIVERS SUPPORT GROUP Anyone caring for an elderly family member with Alzheimers or dementia and who needs direction, guidance or someone to talk to can join the care givers support group at 6:30 p.m. every second Tuesday of the month beginning Tuesday, May 13, at the Artesia Senior Center. Contact the Artesia Senior Center for more information, 748-1207.
YUCCA PTO Yucca PTO will meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Yucca Library. All Yucca parents are encouraged to attend as well as parents of kindergarten children attending Yucca next year. Childcare will be provided.
LUMINARIAS Luminarias will be sold for Relay for Life until May 16. Cost is $5. The deadline for placing luminarias on the visual presentation is Friday, May 2. For more information, call Lucy Bejarano at 703-4997 or 746-2560.
CANCER SURVIVORS Any cancer survivors interested in attending and participating in this years Relay for Life may contact Jennifer Davis at 746-4040. Relay scheduled for May 16-17 at Jaycee Park.
CASA GOLF SCRAMBLE CASA will hold its annual Golf Scramble at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Artesia Country Club. Entry fee, payable to Artesia Country Club, is $30 plus cart fee and green fee. Entry fee includes one mulligan. Entry deadline is May 17. Call Joe Smith at 746-6732. Door prizes will be awarded.
FLAT SCREEN TV TICKETS Artesia Hospital Auxiliary is selling tickets for a flat screen TV. Tickets are $1 or six for $5. The drawing will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Artesia General Hospital Health Fair located at the Old Meal Site, 612 N. Eighth St. Winner need not be present. Tickets may be purchased at the Artesia Thrift Shop, 611 N. First St., or from an Auxiliary member. The auxiliary will also have a booth at the health fair where tickets can be purchased along with baked goods, cold sodas and water and free popcorn will be given away.
BITHELL FARMS ORDERS United Health Food Corp is announcing an order period until Saturday, June 21, for the 2008 summer delivery. Frozen berries and purees in 14 pound containers are available along with berry jams in cases or a gift pack. If interested, call 748-3250.
WOMENS CLASS A class for women is held from 6-7 p.m. every Wednesday at 805 W. Texas Ave. The class is held every week with no cancellations and deals with issues women may face such as low self-esteem, anger management, parenting skills, codependency, etc. Each week, the class discusses different topics. For more information, call Grammys House at 748-1198.
NEW PRISON LIBRARY Books and other materials are being collected in Artesia and surrounding communities for a new Christ-centered library ministry at the Roswell Correctional Center. Donations of Christian books (Spanish, too), magazines, audio cassettes, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, cassette players, CD players, headphones, laptops, living room furniture, card tables as well as help at the library and financial contributions are being accepted. If you would like to help in any way, contact Jim or Marie Baumann in Artesia at 365-3355. Contributions, with checks payable to RCC Chapel Fund, may be sent to Partners in Ministry, P.O. Box 14, Dexter, N.M. 88230.
NEW PHONE NUMBER FOR ANIMAL SHELTER The Artesia Animal Shelter has a new phone number, 746-8860. This number can be called during normal business hours in reference to attempting to locate lost cats and dogs, and for adoptions. The number for the Artesia Animal Control Officer is 746-5000. This number should be called for functions of the Animal Control Officer such as dogs at large, vicious animals or animal bites.
RENTAL, UTILITY OR PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE Southeast NM Community Action Corporation in Artesia has funding to assist with rental, utility or prescription assistance. Applications may be picked up at 1313 Gilchrist Ave. Assistance is also available for applying for LIHEAP assistance. Current office hours are 2-4 p.m., Mondays and Fridays.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER The Church of Christ Community Outreach Center at Sixth and Centre streets provides all kinds of household items for free to poor and needy families in Artesia, including fire victims. If you have any good, usable household items (furniture, appliances, bedding, etc.) to donate to this worthy cause, call 748-3301 or 365-7436. Tax receipts are available.
AA MEETINGS Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at 104 W. Hermosa Dr. Suite 3 near First Street and Hermosa Drive.
AL-ANON Al-Anon, for families and friends of alcoholics, meets from 6-7 p.m. every Tuesday at St. Pauls Episcopal Church, 10th Street and Bullock Avenue.
NA MEETINGS Narcotics Anonymous meets at 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays at 104 W. Hermosa Dr. Suite "E" in Artesia.
HELP FOR NEEDY FAMILIES Hermosa Drive Church of Christ Community Outreach Center at Sixth and Centre streets accepts all manner of household goods; furniture, appliances, bedding, kitchenware, sheets, towels and much more for free distribution to needy families, including fire victims. Clothing not accepted. To donate items, call 748-3301 or 365-7436. If no answer, call again later.
LIONS CLUB EYE-GLASS, LENS DROP OFF SITE At Artesia Clean and Beautiful, 422 W. Main St., lower level. For more information, call 748-3192
GRAMMYS HOUSE ARTESIAS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER Administrative office is located at 811 Texas. Classes being provided are: Batterers Intervention Class, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Mondays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays at 801 Texas Ave.; Parenting Class, 6 p.m. Tuesdays at 801 Texas Ave.; Womens Issues Groups, 6 and 7 p.m. every Tuesday at 811 Texas Ave. Moms Off Meth Support Group at 7 p.m. Thursdays at 811 Texas Ave. Grammys Closet, our new to you store, located at 1409 W. Main St. Artesia Juvenile Project located at 110 N. 5th St. For more information or to sign up for classes, call 748-1198.
FOSTER HOMES FOR DOGS, CATS Paws and Claws is seeking people interested in fostering dogs and cats awaiting adoption. The group is willing to help people locate new homes for unwanted animals. Due to limited space, dogs and cats are accepted by prior appointment. Those interested in providing foster homes may call Mony Fuller, 746-6158 for more information.
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