Chamber Chat for Dec 4, 2023
Join our Member Text service by texting “ARTESIA” to 71441
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.
NON-PROFIT LUNCHEON
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 You are invited to a nonprofit luncheon with United Way of Eddy County! Please join us at the Artesia Country Club at Noon. Be sure to RSVP to the Artesia Chamber of Commerce by calling 575-746-2744 no later than November 30th. Click here for more details.
2023 FROSTY RIDE-CHAMPION MOTORSPORTS ROSWELL
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 Join this Annual Frosty Ride and Celebrate the Holidays in Style! Calling all motorcyclists and street-legal ATV-ers! You’re in for a treat this holiday season. Prepare to join this annual Frosty Ride and make this season unforgettable. Meet at Champion at 5:30 pm, ready to hit the road at 6:00 pm sharp. They will be cruising through Roswell, exploring the coolest neighborhoods, and taking in all the dazzling lights and decorations along the way. Once they’ve had their fill of the winter wonderland, they’ll head back to Champion for the best part: cookies and hot chocolate to warm their frosty souls. Don’t miss out on this seasonal delight! Champion 2801 W. 2nd St. Roswell, NM. Click here for more information.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING & VISIT WITH SANTA AT AGH
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 5PM-7PM in the Artesia General Hospital’s Main Lobby. Click here for more details.
ARTESIA SENIOR CENTER CRAFT SALE
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 10:00AM-5:30PM Located at Artesia Senior Center 202 W. Chisum.
ARTESIA SENIOR CENTER BILLIARD TOURNAMENT (50 YEARS OF AGE & OLDER)
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023 8 ball BCA rules, practice 1-2PM/play 2-5PM. Thursday Dec 7TH 9 ball BCA rules, practice 1-2PM/play 2-5PM. Please call to sign up by Dec 5, 2023 575-748-1207. Located at Artesia Senior Center 202 W. Chisum. Click here for more information.
SPIRIT TREE FOR CASA
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023 Help CASA kids believe in the spirit of Christmas. Drop off your unwrapped gift by December 6th at First American Bank 303 Main St. Click here to view flyer.
CITY OF ARTESIA’S ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION LUNCHEON/HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023, as in years past the City of Artesia is looking for your generosity in donating to their annual celebration for their city employees. Any type of donation would be greatly appreciated. Please click here for all the details.
COCOA WITH RUDOLPH
Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 2-4pm Hot Chocolate and a reindeer craft at The Pregnancy Help Center of Artesia 610 W. Quay Ave.
THE BRAVE CO. CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, Dec 7, 2023 5:30-7ish located at 325 W. Main St. Giveaways, snacks, promos, make a wishlist, get TBC cash, get bestie permanent bracelets with Sheep Street Silver and Botox with Shania Sheikh Carrasco. Visit The Brave Company Facebook page for more info.
FIRST AMERICAN BANK-ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION
Thursday, Dec 7, 2023 Open House 10am-2pm. Santa Visit 2PM-4PM. Located at 303 W. Main St. Artesia. Click here to view flyer.
FRIED FISH SALE FUNDRAISER-OUR LADY OF GRACE
Friday, Dec 8, 2023 11am-7pm Sr. Damien Hall 1111 N. Roselawn Ave. $12 a place. Click here for all the details.
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL-FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH
Friday, Dec 8, 2023 (6pm-8pm) the whole community is invited! It is a free event for the whole family. Click here for more info.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE DECORATING WORKSHOP!
Friday, Dec 8th (10AM-8PM) & Saturday, Dec 9th (9AM-1PM) at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 W. Main St. $25 per gingerbread house and $35 per mini gingerbread house village. Pre order yours today at www.artesiaartscouncil.com/education
YUCCA BLOSSOM CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 (9am-6pm) & Sunday, Dec 10 (11am-4pm) at the Artesia Center 801 N. 8th Artesia. Click here to view the flyer.
NOTHIN’ BUT DUST! SPORTING CLAY FUNDRAISER
Saturday, Dec 9, 2023 Registration 8-9am birds fly at 9am. Creek Side Clays-131 Fire House Rd Artesia. Click here for more details.
$5 MOVIE NIGHTS!
Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at 6:30PM at Heritage Walkway or the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center depending on weather. Featured movie will be Christmas with the Kranks. Popcorn will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own winter beverage and blankets!
YOGA DOWNTOWN!
Sunday, Dec 10, 2023 at the 510 Building (510 Main Street) at 3pm for $10. Please bring water and a yoga mat.
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 5 & 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 6 & 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 7 & 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 5 & 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.
Oh! What Fun Holiday Shindig! (December 7 @ 5:00)
Come to our special holiday event. We will have games, prizes, food, crafts, coloring, and a special guest appearance or two.
Teen Crafternoon – Snow Globes (December 8 @ 4:00pm)
Join teens for Christmas Crafternoon. Come make winter snow globes with miniatures. All supplies provided. Grades 7-12.
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
