Yep, it’s a thing! Ingredients: Cake 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground allspice 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 cups unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup vegetable oil or canola oil 1 tsp vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting 8 oz cream cheese, nearly at room temperature 6 Tbsp butter, soft 3 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: To make the applesauce cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13 by 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

The Artesia Senior Center hosted a series of oil painting classes June 3-7 with instructors Sandra Boulden and Betty Jo Allen. Above, Boulden led the class through the painting of Southwest pots. Below, Allen guided her students through the painting of a windmill with a mountain background.

Name: Marcus Age: 15 His Story: Marcus is an easygoing, respectful young man. He likes to keep to himself but enjoys sports or anything to keep him active. Marcus does well in school and blossoms in advanced classes. He makes friends easily and gets along with peers and staff. Marcus is eager to start afresh and has an open preference for who his forever family will be.