Chamber Chat for Dec 11, 2023
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MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR
Join Mayor Henry for Minute with the Mayor. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. 8:30am-9:30am at Kith & Kin Roasting Co. 105 N. 5th St. Artesia. *The Tuesdays that Council meets-December 2023 will have only 1 meeting due to holiday. Click here to view flyer.
SUN COUNTRY HOMES AND GARDENS OPEN LATE ON FRIDAYS THROUGH CHRISTMAS!
Friday Night Lights at Sun Country Homes and Gardens, they have their Live Christmas Trees, Evergreens, Poinsettias and gifts ready for you. They also have several areas set up for Holiday Photo opportunities. Hot Drinks will be served, Cider, Cocoa, Coffee and Tea while you browse their holiday rugs, decorations and gift selections such as Los Poblanos Lavender Products, gardening supplies and don’t forget Gift Certificates for the gardeners in your family. 2707 S, 1st Street 575-746-4857. Click here for more information.
2ND ANNUAL WINDOW WONDERLAND CONTEST
Downtown Artesia- People’s choice voting begins on December 4th, winners announced December 20th. Cash Prizes! Click here for all the details.
FAMILY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AT THE LIBRARY
Monday, Dec 11, 2023 6:00PM-Come see Andy Mason a brief history of Christmas music, a program for all ages at Artesia Public Library. Click here for more details.
EXCEL DRIVING SCHOOL
Open enrollment is December 11th & 12th 3:00-5:00PM. Next class begins December 26-January 5, 2024. Call 575-624-9581 for more information. www.exceldrivingschoolnm.com Artesia Vocation Center 3205 W. Main St Classroom 3. Click here to view the flyer.
ARTESIA SENIOR CENTER TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT (50 YRS OF AGE & UP)
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023, 1-5PM. Thursday, Dec 14th 1-5pm. (Chips carry over to Thursday) Please call to sign up by Dec 11, 2023 575-748-1207. Located at Artesia Senior Center 202 W. Chisum. Click here for more information.
YESO ELEMENTARY LUMINARIA & LITERACY NIGHT
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2023 5:30-7:30PM come see the Luminarias, listen to christmas music, and have some fun with the whole family. There will be hot cocoa and biscohitos!! Each family will receive a New Mexico themed book.
WINTER COAT, GLOVE & BEANIE DRIVE
AGH Foundation presents a winter coat, glove & beanie drive. Donation deadline is December 13, 2023 at 4pm. Their goal is to collect 250 of each item. Click here for all the details and drop off locations.
WINTER PAINT PARTY
Thursday, Dec 14, from 6-8pm. At the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center- 301 W Main St. $35 per person, beginners welcome. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Visit https://artesiaartscouncil.com/education/ for more information and to sign up! Click here to view flyer.
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 from 1pm-4pm Click here for all the details.
DODGING THROUGH THE SNOW
Jan 26-27, 2024. Registration is now open for the 2024 Dodging Through the Snow Co-Ed Dodgeball Tournament presented by City of Artesia Rec Center. Open to ages 6 to adult. $80 per team. Click here for more information or call 575-746-9009. Teams must register by January 4th!
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-DECEMBER
Holiday Closures-closed Monday & Tuesday, December 25 & 26 for Christmas
Children’s and Teen Programs will take place the first two weeks of December only.
Preschool Story Time (December 12 @ 10:00am)
For preschoolers ages 3-5 and their families. Includes crafts, reading aloud, alphabet awareness and early literacy, fun science facts, music, and more, all organized around a different fun theme each week.
Mother Goose on the Loose (December 13 @ 10:00am)
For infants through age 3 and their families. This is a fast-paced program designed to keep babies engaged with rhymes, songs, short books, puppets, baby games, and more.
Toddler Move & Play (December 14 @ 11:00am)
For toddlers ages 1-3 and their families. Music, creative movement, group activities, play with age appropriate toys, and social time.
STEM After School (December 14 @ 4:00pm)
No program on December 7. For students in grades K-6th and their families. Each week we offer a different fun activity to put STEAM techniques and ideas to work, from LEGO building to paper circuits, slime lab, and more.
Teen Tuesdays (December 12 @ 3:30pm)
Looking for a place to read, study, or just do homework and hang out? Join us every Tuesday from 3:30-5:00 p.m. for Teen Tuesdays. Grades 7-12.
Yarn United (December 13 & 27 @ Noon)
Whether you are crocheting, knitting, or just untangling the yarn, come and create and learn with other individuals. No matter your skill level, we encourage everyone to join us in creating with other yarnsters. (all forms of sewing and crafting welcome) Ages 18+
Family History (December 13 & 27 @ 4:00pm)
Whether you have connected multiple generations of your family tree, or are just getting started, join the Family History, Genealogy at the Library. Take time to research or seek assistance in your journey.
A Brief History of Christmas (December 11 @ 6:00)
Andy Mason is back for a special Christmas performance for the whole family to enjoy.
Crafts for Adults – Diamond Paint Coasters (December 14 @ 3:30pm)
Diamond Paint is becoming extremely popular, but some of the projects can be overwhelming. Join us for diamond painting with coasters and ornaments. These smaller projects can be completed in just a couple of hours. All supplies provided. Ages 18+
Noon Book Discussion Group (December 18 @ Noon)
One of our favorite things to do around the library is share and discuss books. Come join in the discussion at our Noon Book Discussion Group which meets on the third Monday of the month. This month we are discussing Christmas Every Day by Beth Moran. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
Kitch Lit Book Discussion Group (December 28 @ 11:30am)
Our foody book discussion group meets on the last Thursday of the month. Books for this group are always somehow related to food. This month we are discussing The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Lindon. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
All of their programs are free and open to the public.
Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
