Chamber Chat for Dec 2, 2024
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ARTESIA MAINSTREET NEEDS YOUR HELP TO CREATE HOLIDAY MAGIC!
Donate or volunteer to make this year’s Light Up Artesia the best one yet.
Donating is easy: https://givebutter.com/c/lightupartesia – donations of $10 or more receive a 2024 commemorative ornament (while supplies last) Click here for more info.
Want to give time? We need help with the AMS safety patrol during the Parade of Lights – sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050D44ABAD2EA3F49…
SPIRIT TREE-FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Monday, December 2nd drop off your unwrapped gift to First American Bank (303 Main St) by this date and help CASA kids believe in the spirit of Christmas. Click here for more info.
WREATH MAKING CLASS- SUN COUNTRY HOMES & GARDENS
Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Included is a live pine wreath with pine cones, decorations and a bow. It also includes appetizers, mulled wine plus other beverages. Cost is $70 a person. Spaces are limited so get your ticket soon by calling 575-746-4857 or emailing Marty at marty@suncountryartesia.com. Click here for more info
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday( 12/3, 12/17, 12/31 and so on) from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.
LIGHT UP ARTESIA & THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
Thursday, December 5, 2024. Let’s Have Snow 4:00-6:00pm, Tree Lighting 5:00pm, Parade of Lights 6:00pm. The Derrick Floor. Light Up Artesia and the Electric Light Parade will be held on Main Street. Expect Food trucks, vendors, shopping, electric light parade and BRAND NEW town tree lighting ceremony! Santa will be at the Ocotillo from 5:30-8:00pm. Parade sign up form can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/503260025948691
CHRISTMAS LOUNGE
Thursday, December 5th from 3pm-5pm hosted by the Artesia Historical Museum (505 W. Richardson Ave) Featuring the Robert Gaines Christmas Village and their first gingerbread house competition. Click here for more information. Or visit https://artesiamuseum.org
26TH ANNUAL CITY OF CHAMPIONS CLASSIC – BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Thursday, Dec 5 through Saturday, Dec 7, 2024. 16 teams from across the state of NM & TX (8 Boys & 8 Girls teams) will be in the city of champions to kick off basketball season! Games will start Thursday morning at 8:30am and finish up Saturday Dec 7th. Games will be played at Bulldog Pit on Thurs/Fri. Then at both the Red Brick Gym & at the Pit on Saturday. They will be honoring the 1995 State Basketball Championship team at halftime of the 1:00 boys game in the Red Brick Gym on Saturday. You can purchase your tickets at the door.
RED/GREEN ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAMES AT THE BOWL
Saturday, December 7, 2024, come catch two more awesome football games at Bulldog Bowl this year. See the best athletes from across the state of New Mexico play one last time. Small School All-Stars kickoff at noon and large school All-Stars will kick off at 3:00pm. Ticket sales are online only-grab your tickets here https://gofan.co/event/1966883?schoolId=NM100401 $12 each, kids 5 and under are free.
RENEWED WELLNESS 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ON THE CORNER
December 7, 2024 from 10am-4pm. Come down to Renewed Wellness and enjoy the great atmosphere and shopping with local vendors. They will have pictures with Santa and the Grinch and let’s not forget the snow!!! Food trucks, IV Bar will be open, & Botox ! Check out their Facebook event for more details. https://www.facebook.com/events/860861719144126/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
YUCCA BLOSSOM TRADE DAYS-CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE
December 7, 2024 from 10am-5pm & December 8, 2024 from 11am-4pm. At the Artesia Center (612 N 8th) find more information here https://www.facebook.com/yuccablossom/ view their flyer here . They will also have Santa & the Grinch!
MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY’S COWBOY CHRISTMAS AT SPENCER THEATER
Saturday, December 7th at 2pm. $49-$69. Public Buffet • Roasted Pork Loin (Carving Station) at noon, $25. Sponsored in-part by BETTY & JERRY LEONARD AND CAROLYNE NAVAR
For three decades, Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas has been an extraordinary blend of music, encompassing his numerous best-selling Christmas albums, alongside his beloved country and pop hits. Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas beautifully captures the rustic essence of the story of Jesus’ birth.https://spencertheater.com/michael-mm-christmas
Contact: Spencer Theater Box Office 575-336-4800 boxoffice@spencertheater.com
Click here to view flyer.
FRIENDSGIVING ARRIVES AT THE SPENCER THEATER
Now through December 7th get a jump start on holiday gift buying with the Spencer Theater Friendsgiving promotion! For a limited time, this promotion allows you to purchase 4 buffet tickets and 4 event tickets for the amazing price of $325. That’s a savings of over 15%! This promotional package can be purchased online at www.SpencerTheater.com or by calling the Box Office at 575-336-4800. This promotion is only available from November 1st to December 7th, 2024. Purchase is based on availability of both the buffet and event seats, and all tickets must be for admission to the same event, there is no limit on package purchases.
LUMINARIES & LITERACY NIGHT AT YESO ELEMENTARY
Tuesday, Dec 10th 5:15-6:30pm at Yeso Elementary School Playground. A fun evening for all, hot chocolate, biscochitos and a free book for all students while supplies last. They will have lights, music, and photo booths. Follow the lights from the front of the building to the playground.
PAINT PARTIES AT THE OPAC
Dec 12th 6:00pm-$35 per person. Theme TBA
Visit https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/happenings for tickets and more information!
CHRISTMAS CONCERT FEATURING TONY MELENDEZ
Friday, Dec 13th 6:00pm-This is a FREE event at St. Damien Fellowship Hall (1111 N. Roselawn) All are invited. Click here to view flyer.
OIL PATCH MARKET-FARMERS & MAKERS MARKET
Market will continue through the remainder of the year on the second Saturday of the month. This event will take place at The Derrick Floor (519 W. Main St.) Next date will be Dec 14th 9:00am start time. For more details click here https://www.artesiamainstreet.com/farmers-market.
CHRISTMAS FEST
Sat, Dec 14, 2024 10:00AM hosted by the Artesia Arts Council at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center (310 W. Main) Bring the whole family and enjoy a day packed with holiday cheer and fun activities for all ages:
Meet & Greet with Santa and the Grinch. Whether you’re naughty, nice, or somewhere in between, don’t miss the chance to snap a photo and chat with Santa himself—or share some laughs (or scowls) with the Grinch!
Cookie Decorating Station-Unleash your creativity and decorate delicious holiday cookies with frosting, sprinkles, and all the festive trimmings. Perfect for little ones and grown-ups alike!
Movie Screening: Elf-Gather around for a cozy showing of the holiday classic Elf and follow Buddy’s hilarious and heartwarming journey to spread Christmas cheer. Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire and immerse yourself in the spirit of the season. Don’t forget your camera for those unforgettable moments! Admission: $15/PERSON. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! For more info click here or check out their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/believeartesiaartscouncil
CHRISTMAS COOKIE CRAWL
Sat, Dec 14, 2024 Click here for all the details! Pre-purchase your cookie box at Artesia Chamber of Commerce (107 N. 1st St) or grab one at the Oil Patch Market 12/14 10am-12pm. ONLY 50 boxes available get yours before they are gone!
HAVEN OF HOPE HOLIDAY GIFT WRAPPING
Dec 16-20, 2024. 2100 W Richey Ave. www.havenofhopenm.com 575-231-7334. Donations accepted in lieu of set pricing. Click here to view the flyer.
STITCHED A QUILT SHOW BY NATASHA WILDE
Now through December 20, 2024 at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 W. Main Street. Tuesday-Friday 10-2pm. Quilting demonstration dates and times to be announced. Click here for more info. The Artesia Arts Council’s Ocotillo Performing Arts Center lobby gallery features beautiful quilts by Natasha Wilde November-December (some are for sale too!). An artist’s reception will be held on Tuesday 11/12, 5:30-7:00 pm–light refreshments will be served and everyone is invited! (310 West Main St.; 575.746.4212)
OH! WHAT FUN HOLIDAY SHINDIG
Friday, December 20, 2024 5:00-7:00pm at the Artesia Public Library. Click here to view flyer.
MARKET & MUCHIES
Happening every Saturday until Christmas- check out Market & Munchies at Bennie’s Western Wear (205 W. Main St.) from 9am-4pm. Click here for all the details. Call 575-365-7378 to reserve a booth. Come see The Foxy Frog, The Hanger, The Brave Company, El Dorado Restaurant, and Butterfield Antiques!
LIVE NATIVITY AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH IN ARTESIA
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 beginning at 6:00pm. First Methodist Church (500 W. Grand Ave.) including live animals, refreshments, and a narrated story of the birth of Jesus. All are welcome.
NEW YEARS EVE CONCERT PRESENTING MARK CHESNUTT
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 at the Artesia Country Club, doors open at 6pm. Click here to view flyer or visit www.thepenaproject.org for more info.
EDDY COUNTY NEWSLETTER
Click here to read the Nov/Dec Newsletter.
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-DECEMBER
Click here for the FULL DECEMBER SCHEDULE . Click here for this week’s schedule Dec 2nd-7th.
*All of their programs are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
EMPLOYER ROUNDTABLE HOSTED BY NEW MEXICO WORKFORCE CONNECTION
Thursday, January 9, 2024 from 10AM-12PM. At the Artesia Public Schools Admin Bldg. Click here for all the details.
