YARD OF THE WEEK -- Artesia Clean & Beautiful is sponsoring its Yard of the Week contest now through September. Colorful, attractive, well-groomed lawns with curb appeal meet the qualifications. To nominate a yard worthy of the title, contact Linda at 575513-0143 or the AC&B office at 575-748-3192. ----------------- HEAD START ENROLLMENT -- Head Start is currently enrolling 3- and 4-year-olds for its 2024-25 program year. Children must turn 3 by Sept. 1. To schedule an enrollment appointment, call 575-748-1141. Parents or guardians will be asked to bring the child’s birth certificate and immunization records, verification of income (2023 tax return or SNAP), and a Medicaid or private insurance card. ----------------- KIDS’ STORYTIME Children ages 12 and under are invited to a Summer Reading Program adventure-themed StoryTime and Craft at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575746-4252. ----------------- TEEN CRAFT -- Teens ages 13-17 are invited to create a Summer Reading Program themed craft at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575-7464252. ----------------- MACARON MAKING FOR ADULTS -- Adults ages 18 and up are invited to a Summer Reading Program macaron- making demonstration with Alison from Kith + Kin Roasting Co. at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575-7464252. ----------------- KIDS’ STEM LAB -- Children ages 12 and under are invited to drop in for a Summer Reading Program STEM Lab from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19 and 26, at the Artesia Public Library. For more information, call the library at 575-746-4252. ----------------- TEEN GAMES -- Teens ages 13-17 are invited to a Summer Reading Program games event at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19 and 26, at the Artesia Public Library. Come play a variety of games, from life-sized Jenga to Bingo. For more informatio
