Chamber Chat for Jan 15, 2024
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2024 ARTESIA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Check it out here !
NEW ARTESIA COMMUNITY GUIDE IS HERE!!
The wait is finally over, check out the brand-new Artesia Community Guide here! https://www.focusnmdaily.com/editions/ACC/ACG2024/mobile/index.html
If you’d like a physical copy, feel free to swing by the Chamber to pick some up, or just let us know, and we’ll deliver some to you! We want to give a special THANK YOU to all our awesome supporters who purchased an ad in this edition. This version of the Community Guide will be in circulation for the next 2-3 years! Enjoy!
MINUTE WITH THE MAYOR
Join Mayor Henry for Minute with the Mayor. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday or each month. 8:30am-9:30am at Kith & Kin Roasting Co. 105 N. 5th St. Artesia. Click here to view flyer.
GRACIES-GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE!
Be sure to shop Gracies going out of business sale, located at 313 W. Main St. Open Tues-Fri 10AM-6PM & Saturdays 10AM-4PM. Tons of amazing deals happening now!
YOGA MONDAYS IN DOWNTOWN ARTESIA
Monday evenings in January 6:30PM at 510 W. Main St. Bring $5 and a yoga mat.
NEW HOURS AT ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
Artesia Aquatic Center’s new hours are:
Mon-Thurs 6AM-7PM
Fri 6AM-6PM
Sat & Sun 12:45PM-6PM
UNITED WAY GRANT PROCESS NOTICE
Monday, January 15, 2024 by 5:00pm is the due date for Grant application. Click here for more information or visit www.unitedwayofeddycounty.org and click on the “Grants” button.
GYMNASTICS AT THE ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
Wednesday January 17, 2024-Gymnastics class will be starting back up. They will now have classes on Wednesdays with beginners’ class being from 4pm-5pm and advanced class being from 5pm-6:15pm. $5 per child and 25 kids max each class.
2ND ANNUAL ARTESIA 4-H FUNDRAISING SHOOT
Saturday, January 20, 2024 registration begins at 8AM, shooting begins at 9AM. Shoot will take place at Eddy County Shooting Range 131 Firehouse Rd. Lake Arthur. For pre-registration, call or text Riann Holder @ 575-513-0144. Click here for more information.
REVIVAL SERVICES
January 21-26, 2024 at The Potter’s House Christian Fellowship Church 1302 W. Chisum Ave. Artesia. Sunday 10:30AM & 6:00PM, Mon-Fri 7:00PM each night. Click here for more information.
DEVOTED WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Monday, January 22, 2024- Devoted will start part two of their study of the book of Exodus on January 22nd at 6:30pm at Faith Baptist Church. If you missed part one, don’t worry, you can still join them for part two! Every Monday Devoted meets to worship, pray together, and take an intensive look at God’s Word. If you’re looking for a welcoming community with Jesus Christ at the center you’ll want to check them out! For more information go to: https://www.bedevotedwomen.com/
PAINT WITH US-ARTESIA
Friday, January 26 & Sunday, January 28, 2024 Pain classes at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Visit www.paintartesia.com to reserve your spot today.
WIM HOF WORKSHOP!
Saturday, January 27, 2024 For more information or to register for event using QR Code click here to view flyer. Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop. Learn the techniques, theory and tools in a WHM Workshop, curated by a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor! The Wim Hof method is a way to tap into the hidden power of oxygen and cold exposure; two natural resources that used to be a part of our everyday lives throughout most of our evolutionary history but have been mostly lost to the comforts of modern day living and society. With the Wim Hof Method, you can unlock the potential inside yourself and open the door to an array of health benefits including an improved immune system, increased energy, better mood, reduced stress, better sleep and greater cold tolerance! Come breathe and take a cold dip on Saturday January 27, 2024 at the 510 Building on Main Street. Sign up through this link…WHM Fundamentals Workshop by Chris Dooley at 510 West Main Street, Artesia, NM, USA | Wim Hof Method.
-Note-Massages need to be pre-booked for the 27th. Limited sessions available, call Margo at 1 (575) 703-5694 to book them . Infrared sauna will be free that day.
-Ashley & Amanada pop up tattooing, 412 w Main Street, 10am-1:30pm
First come first serve $50-$80 Dainty fine lines
Flash sheets coming soon!
-Click here for all event details!
GUNHILD CARLING SWEDEN’S QUEEN OF SWING
Saturday, January 27, 2024 7:00PM at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. 310 W. Main St. Artesia. Presale Tickets $35/ K-12th grade $25. Get your tickets now at www.artesiaartscouncil.com/shop.events/gunhild-carling
WHA BOOM-DANCE FITNESS
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 5:30PM-6:30PM. At the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St. For adults of ALL ages and fitness levels. Be sure to bring $5 and water. Come along and be ready to have a blast! Click here for more details. (This will be a weekly class on Tuesdays).
HEART HEALTHY LUNCHEON
Friday, February 2, 2024. 11:30am-2:00pm at the Artesia Country Club. Click here for all the details.
RECYCLED ART SHOW
February 8-24, 2024. Applications are available from Artesia Clean and Beautiful or the Artesia Public Library. The projects will be on display in the promenade of the library. Contact Artesia Clean and Beautiful at 748-3192 for more information.
LINOCUT PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP
Thursday, February 8, 2024 5:30pm-8:30pm. $35 per person. Small classes, limited space. Reserve a space quick! Click here for all the details.
MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
February 9th & 10th 2024 Harvest fellowship will be hosting a marriage conference. Check them out on Facebook or at www.harvestfellowshipartesia.com under events.
MR. HO’S ORCHESTROTICA QUINTET
Thursday, February 15, 2024. Come out and see this awesome show at The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center located at 310 W. Main St. 7:00PM. Presale: Adults $35/Students $25. Purchase your tickets at www.artesiaartscouncil.com
CARLSBAD CO-OP FATHER/DAUGHTER MASQUERADE BENEFIT BALL
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Father/Daughter Masquerade Benefit Ball is open to the public at Boys and Girls Club Hall -206 E. Pecan Carlsbad, NM. They are offering dinner before the dance. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Dance is 6-9 pm. Pricing starts at $30 per couple for Dance and $60 per couple for Dinner and Dance. Click here for more information. Click here to view the sponsorship flyer. They are looking for sponsors and catering for this event. Please see below links, one is to purchase tickets and the other is for sponsorship opportunities.
Sponsorship Link – https://form.jotform.com/233639045398062
Ticket Link – https://form.jotform.com/233454500441143
KIDS CARNIVAL AT THE ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
Monday, February 19, 2024 from 1pm-5pm, at the Aquatic Center located at 711 Bowman Dr. This event is for kids ages 5-12yr. $65 per kid. 30 kids max. Kids carnival includes swimming /water activities, games, carnival themed arts and kraft’s, and a movie Games : corn hole, ring toss, lucky duck pond, pin the tail on the donkey Arts&Krafts : rock painting, paper clowns, paper plate animal shaping. They will provide hotdogs, chips, popcorn, cupcakes OR animal crackers and Capri suns. What you need to bring: swimwear and towel. Call AAC @575-746-8525 to sign up!
GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
Tuesday, February 20, 2024. Glenn Miller Orchestra will be performing at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center at 7:00PM. Presale ticket prices are $25 for adults and $15 for children K-12. Purchase tickets today at www.artesiaartscouncil.com
ROUGH CUT MEN’S CONFERENCE
February 1ST & 2ND 2024 Harvest fellowship will be hosting a men’s conference. Check them out on Facebook or at www.harvestfellowshipartesia.com under events.
MARCH-IVERSARY
A month-long celebration for the tenth anniversary of the Artesia Public Library! More info coming soon!
ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPRING BREAK
March 18-22, 2024
SPRING BREAK SPLASH CAMP AT THE ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
March 18-22, 2024 from 8am-3pm at the Aquatic Center 711 Bowman Dr. This camp is for kids ages 5-12yr. $100 per child. 30 kids max. Activities will include- swimming, games, and water themed arts and crafts. They will provide snacks, drinks, and all the water 😉 What do you need to bring : swimwear, towel, and lunch. Call AAC @575-746-8525 to sign up!
SAVE THE DATE
On April 9, 2024 at 6pm New Mexico Workforce Connection will be hosting The Cabinet Secretary Of NM Workforce Solutions Sarita Nair at the Bulldog Administration Building. They are asking all the Business of Artesia to come join them in welcoming her to our town and bringing any questions you have that she would be able to answer. They would also like to invite all our Artesia Resources to attend this event and set up a both to show Secretary Nair what our town has to offer to our community. You can contact their office at 575-748-1303 to reserve your spot. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call them or come into their local office at 704 W. Main St.
JASON WITTEN SPEAKING EVENT IN ARTESIA, NM
Saturday, April 13, 2024. Red Zone presents a night with 11 time Pro Bowl selection and two-time NFL All-Pro Jason Witten. 7:00PM at The Bulldog Pit located at 212 S. 13th St in Artesia. Doors will open at 6:00PM. Tickets are FREE but you MUST have one to get in the door. Tickets will be available at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce starting in February (107 N. 1st St Artesia). Call the Chamber at 575-746-2744 to reserve yours today. Click here for information about sponsoring this awesome event, many sponsorship opportunities come with a meet and greet! View flyer here .
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-JANUARY
Holiday Closures
The Library will be closed January 15th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Teen programs will resume January 9th. Children’s programs will resume January 16th.
Preschool Story Time (January 16, 23, & 30 @ 10:00 am)
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 (January 17, 24, & 31 at 10:00 am)
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 (January 18 & 25 at 11:00 am)
For toddlers ages 1-3 and their families. Music, creative movement, group activities, play with age-appropriate toys, and social time.
After School STEAM (January 18 & 25 at 4:00 pm)
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 (January 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 3:30 pm)
Looking for a place to read, study, or just do homework and hang out? Join us Tuesdays at 3:30 for Teen Tuesdays. Grades 7-12.
Yarn United (January 10 & 24 at 12:00 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, stitching, and crafting welcome.) 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Ages 18+
Family History (January 10 & 24 at 4:00 pm)
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. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Ages 13+
Stress Less at the Library (January 17 at noon)
Is the pressure of life getting you down? Come decompress and recharge at the library. This time is being set aside for a quiet, calming experience. We will provide anti-stress activities such as coloring sheets and puzzles, or feel free to bring your own project. This program is being held on the third Wednesday of the month. Ages 18+
Crafting for Adults – Snowmen (January 18 at 3:30 pm)
We haven’t seen much snow around this part of the state this year, but you can create your own snowman in this month’s craft program. All supplies provided. Ages 18+
Teen Paint & Create (January 25 at 4:00)
Join us for teen crafting fun. Teen Paint & Create is a great time to get together, relax, and create something fun. All supplies provided. Grades 7-12.
Sewing Club (January 13 at 10:00 am)
Tweens and teens will learn basic sewing techniques while creating unique projects. Limited space available on a first come basis. Machines and supplies provided, but you can bring your own machine or fabric. This program is being offered on the second Saturday of the month through the spring. Ages 10-15
Self Defense (January 20 at 10:00 am)
Varsity Academy of Artesia New Mexico will be at the Artesia Public Library this spring for a series of free community self-defense seminars. The seminars will cover basic ground competency, fundamentals of striking, distance management and how to break common grips and holds.
Lunch Bunch Book Club (January 22 at noon)
The Lunch Bunch Book Club has a diverse selection of reads for the year. The selections for this group draw on many genres throughout the year. January’s Lunch Bunch selection is Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff. This group meets on the third Monday of the month. Books are available at the Artesia Public Library and on Libby. Ages 18+.
Literary Lounge Book Club (January 25 at 11:30 am)
The Literary Lounge book discussion group reads books on all topics pertaining to books, literature, libraries, bookshops, librarians, authors, and more. This group meets the last Thursday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This month’s selection is “The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks” by Shauna Robinson. The monthly book selection is available at the library and on Libby. Ages 18+.
***All Library programs are free and open to the public.***
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