Chamber Chat for July 31, 2023
STUFF THE BUS-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
Ends TODAY, July 31, 2023. Click here for all the details. The chamber is also a drop off location!
DRIVER’S ED CLASSES
Monday, July 31 & Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Open enrollment for the next Excel Driving School Driver’s Ed Class will be From 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Artesia Vocational Training Center 3205 W Main St. Classroom 3. Note this is NOT a CDL class, this is for High Schoolers learning to drive. Contact Luz Garcia at 575-317-2040 for more information. Click here to view the flyer, click here to view class calendar.
QUARTERBACK CLUB – ARTESIA BULLDOG FOOTBALL
Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023-will be the next meeting of the season! Meetings will take place at Bulldog Bowl (enter through the SE corner of fieldhouse). This is your chance to get in on all the action and be part of this amazing tradition! With record breaking numbers of kiddos participating in the Bulldog Football program this year, the Quarterback Club is in need of more “Quarterback Dads” not sure what that means? Click here to read all about this amazing group of men and the longstanding tradition that is Quarterback Club. https://artesianews.com/news/sports/quarterback-club-has-long-tradition-of-forging-dad-son-relationships/ Contact QB Club President Ben Valenzuela at 575-513-2903 for more information. Feel free to bring a friend or 2 or 3! It’s Great to be a Bulldog and a Blessing to be a Quarterback Dad! Go Dogs!
BULLDOG BEGINNINGS BREAKFAST
Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7am. At the Artesia Admin Building, 301 Bulldog Blvd. Please plan to join us as we welcome the newest staff of the Bulldog Family to Artesia Public Schools. We would like to spoil these new hires with breakfast, goodies from local businesses and introduce them to everything Artesia has to offer .We still have about 10 new staff members that need to be sponsored. If you would like to sponsor a new staff member’s breakfast and or provide some goodies call the chamber or just drop them off. Click here for all the details. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 575.746.2744 ASAP
CLAYS CRUSHER FUN SHOOT
Saturday, Aug 26, 2023. Join the Artesia Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary of this awesome shoot! Click here to view all the details.
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL
-Monday, July 31-Friday, Aug 4, 2023 Theatre Camp with professional actress Whitney Wegman will be held at the Artesia Arts Council. Classes in Imagination & Improv, Improv & Clowning, and Auditioning & Basic Acting will be held for ages 5-adult. For more information/to register: www.artesiaartscouncil.com or call 575.746.4212 Clown noses are NOT optional!
– Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 7pm. At the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Pre-Sale $55, week of $65. www.artesiaartscouncil.com/heartbyheart
-Click here to view summer activities available to kiddos through the Artesia Arts Council.
ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER IS HIRING
The Artesia Aquatic Center is looking for a new General Manager and would like it to be a local person. Click this link for more information https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/sportadvisory/jobs/2960339-112919
MARTHA’S FABRICS & BOUTIQUE
Located at 316 W. Main St. in Artesia, now has a new room dedicated to SALE CLOTHING!! They invite you to please come in and check out THE SALE NOOK! Summer tops & much more. Store Hours : Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm. 575-748-2231
ABC & 123 PRESCHOOL
ABC & 123 Preschool is now accepting contracts for the 2023-2024 school year. They are accepting 2-5 year olds. They are strongly focused on giving children a well-rounded early education to prepare them for the next step in their academic studies. They cover all kindergarten bench marks. They are phonics-based curriculum, and are focused on early reading and math skills. Call Carrie McCaleb for more information 575-703-6304.
KYMERA INDEPENDENT PHYSICIANS
Wants to announce that they have a new Oncologist that has joined their team, Dr. Elizabeth Guadalupe. Click here for more information.
WOMEN’S LIFE SUMMER SESSION
Every Thursday at 6:30pm First Church Artesia 402 W. Grand Ave. Click here to view flyer.
MEN’S LIFE SUMMER SESSION
Every Thursday at 6:30pm First Church Artesia 402 W. Grand Ave. Click here to view flyer.
SPENCER THEATER (RUIDOSO) SUMMER SCHEDULE
Click here to view https://spencertheater.com/
YARD SALE
Thursday, Aug 3-Saturday, Aug 5, 2023- Victory Life Fellowship will be having a yard sale at 510 N. 10th street, beginning at 7 am until whenever. All proceeds will be to help pay for Pastor Alex’s medical costs for a liver transplant. They will accept items and donations for the sale. For information call Leonard at (575) 513-3367.
SPLASH CAMP-ARTESIA AQUATIC CENTER
August 7-10, 2023. $150 per child, ages 5-12, Sign up fast! Maximum of 20 kids! Click here for all the details.
ELEMENTARY MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT
Tuesday, August 8, 2023. 6pm-7pm Come by all five elementary schools to meet your child’s teacher and drop off school supplies if you wish.
TERESA LEGER FERNANDEZ-DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS
Thursday, August 10, 2023 from 10am-12pm Rep. Leger Fernandez’s staff will be on-hand to answer your questions and address your concerns at the Artesia Public Library, 205 West Quay Ave. Click here for more info.
APS BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEET & GREET 2023-2024
Friday, August 11, 2023 from 10:30am-11:30am at the Artesia Bulldog Admin Bldg. 301 Bulldog Blvd. The Artesia Public School Administrations invites you and your business to be an exhibitor at this event. This is a great opportunity to showcase your business and make personal contact will all APS staff as they start the new school year. If your organization or business provides good or services that benefits educators, this is the place for you! Exhibitors are strongly encouraged to provide promotional items to give away that would be useful in a classroom or office setting. There is no fee to participate. Space is limited so sign up now. Call 575-746-3585 or email mhorner@bulldogs.org for more info or to register.
| SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO SHRM Southern NM SHRM is now accepting nominations for the SHRM Awards to be presented at the 39th Annual Employment Law Update! Do you know an HR Professional deserving of one of these awards? Nominate them, or self-nominate, by submitting the nomination form and letter of support to DEIB@snmshrm.org by Friday August 11, 2023. Awards: Rising Star Award: intended to recognize an emerging leader in the field of Human Resources whose record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth. HR Excellence Award: intended to recognize a Human Resources professional who has made a significant impact in the field of Human Resources through their contributions, leadership, and guidance to their most important resources – the workforce. Winds of Change Award: intended to recognize an individual or organization who has inspired others through their leadership and efforts in addressing awareness of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Student Merit Award: intended to recognize a NMSU student who represents the next generation of Human Resources leaders, has demonstrated scholastic achievement and commitment to a career in Human Resources. All details and nomination forms can be found here. https://snmshrm.org/shrm_awards Register today to attend this year’s Employment Law Update on September 22nd www.snmshrm.org |
1ST DAY OF SCHOOL
Monday, August 14, 2023. Artesia Public Schools first day in session for the 2023-2024 school year.
KINDERGARTEN SCREENING
Monday-Tuesday, Aug 14-15, 2023. Kindergarten Screening at Grand Heights
GRAND HEIGHTS MEET THE TEACHER
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 from 1-3pm, Grand Heights will be having their meet the teacher time.
1ST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN
Thursday, August 17, 2023. First day of kindergarten at Grand Heights
2023 NEW MEXICO SPORTING CLAYS CHAMPIONSHIP
August 16-20, 2023. Presented by Creek Side Clays. Register online at www.Scorechaser.com Click here for all the details.
YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION
Now-Aug 18, 2023. Click here for all the details.
ZENCARE FAMILY WELLNESS CENTER 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 10am-1pm come celebrate at 301 S. Roselawn. They will have food trucks, vitamin infusions, Botox, face painting, and vendors. Click here to view flyer.
STATE ISSUES LUNCHEON
Tuesday, August 22, 2023-Join Artesia Chamber of Commerce for lunch and a presentation from Paul Gessing of Rio Grande Foundation. We will have discussion about statewide issues that will be important in the next 30 day session and statewide elections in 2024, including economy, tax reform, and more. We will meet at Artesia Country Club, doors open at 11:45.
THE 2ND ANNUAL BUDDY BUDDY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, August 26, 2023. Daniel Zamerron Memorial- 3 man scramble at The Artesia Country Club. Click here to view all the details and to register.
GUY PENROD CONCERT FUNDRAISER IN ROSWELL
Friday, August 31, 2023 The Historical Society for SENM in Roswell is hosting a Guy Penrod concert fundraiser in Roswell, at Grace Community Church. Call Amy at 575-915-4471 or email historydirector@outlook.com for more information.
WESST PRESENTS THEIR 7th ANNUAL GO LATINA! CONFERENCE
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023. Click here for all the details. Click here for sponsorship details
THE 2ND ANNUAL ROYAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday & Saturday, September 29-30, 2023. A 3-man scramble put together to benefit The Pena Project, a local nonprofit organization. Click here for all the details.
CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023 1:45pm-3:15pm Artesia High School in partnership with the Artesia Chamber of Commerce welcome you to take part in acareer fair. Register at this
link:https://forms.office.com/r/Daq6xusNqZor call AHS at 575-746-9816 or The Chamber at 575-746-2744.
AFFIRMING LIFE BANQUET
Thursday, Oct 12, 2023- The Pregnancy Help Center of Artesia is bringing special guest speakers, oldest son from Duck Dynasty Alan & his wife Lisa Robertson. This will be a special night of entertainment, dinner, dessert, ministry update and news. This is a fundraising event that will take place at the Artesia Country Club, doors open at 5:30pm. Be sure to reserve your spot now! To purchase tickets click the below link:
https://phca-life-affirming-banquet.ticketleap.com/affirming-life-banquet/
Also click here to see a flyer for the event.
