Chamber Chat for Nov 11, 2024
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VETERANS DAY SUNSET CEREMONY
Monday, Nov 11, 2024 beginning at 4:30pm , Baish Veterans Park. Join us for hot beverages and to gather in gratitude. Click here for more information .
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)
RIBBON CUTTING FOR EDDY COUNTY CASA & THE UNITED WAY OF EDDY COUNTY
Nov 12, 2024 at 10:30am Eddy County CASA and the United Way of Eddy County will be holding a ribbon cutting at 605 W. Main Street in Artesia to celebrate the United Way’s addition of an office at the location and CASA’s important services. Please join they to learn more about what services these two nonprofits provide to the residents of Artesia and North Eddy County. Light refreshments will be provided.
WRITTEN IN RED FOUNDATION MASQUERADE GALA
November 14, 2024 They’re rolling out the red carpet! Written in Red Masquerade Gala FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST, Tuf Cooper, 4x NFR World Champion! This event will take place at the Artesia Country Club. Tickets are $200 and include dinner and two (2) drinks included with ticket purchase. TABLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE! https://givebutter.com/c/wirgala
6:00pm-Cocktail Hour, 7:00pm-Dinner & Live Auction, 8:30pm-After Party Live Music & Dancing. ATTIRE: Formal | Glam | Dress to Impress. Masquerade masks encouraged (some will be provided at tables). Cash bar, silent auction, and more! Check out their Facebook event for more information. https://www.facebook.com/events/538305275386496
PAINT PARTIES AT THE OPAC
Nov 14th 6:00pm- Get into the fall spirit with our fun and creative Pumpkin Painting class! Join us for a relaxing evening of painting, laughter, and festive fun as we paint beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. All materials are provided, so just bring your creativity and get ready to have a blast! Perfect for friends, families, and anyone looking to add a personal touch to their fall décor. $35 per student. Visit https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/happenings for tickets and more information!
VILLANCICOS FLAMENCOS
Sunday, November 17, 2024 “Villancicos Flamenco: Holiday Songs From Spain”–Kick-start your holiday spirit at an Artesia Arts Council program featuring music, dance, and storytelling by New Mexico’s own Nicolasa Chavez and Ronaldo Baca, sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. This program is free and open to the public—seats can be reserved at www.artesiaartscouncil.com but this isn’t necessary to attend. Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 West Main St.; 575.746.4212
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday (11/19, 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.
BENEFIT FOR GRAMMY’S HOUSE
NOW through Nov 20, 2024 Join First American Bank for a fall gathering to benefit Grammy’s House by donating supplies and non-perishable food items listed on the attached flyer.
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL-COMEDY SHOW
November 21, 2024 7:00PM-8:35PM At the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center. Steve Solomon’s My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m Still In Therapy! Tickets on sale soon at https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/events/steve-solomons-my-mothers-italian-my-fathers-jewish-im-still-in-therapy
3RD ANNUAL MTD RADIO HOLIDAY FOOD FIGHT-FOOD DRIVE
Friday, November 22 (2pm-5pm) & Saturday, November 23 (10am-1pm) Southeast New Mexico united together to fight hunger. MTD Radio has partnered once again with the United Way and local grocery stores in Lovington, Hobbs, Artesia, and Carlsbad to bring you this HUGE 2-day event! Click here for more info.
33RD ANNUAL LOVE FEAST
Friday, November 22nd From 5pm – 6:30pm – Artesia Center 612 N. 8th St
Deliveries for shut-ins only – Call 575.748.3389 before 3pm – Thursday November 21st
Hosted By Trinity Temple Assembly of God
THANKSGIVING BREAK-APS
November 25-29, 2024
UGLY SWEATER 5K WALK & RUN BY EDDY COUNTY CASA
Saturday, November 30, 2024- Come out for the Ugly Sweater 5K Run & Walk at Beach Bandshell, 904 E Riverside Dr, Carlsbad, NM! This fun, family-friendly event kicks off with registration at 7 AM and the race starting at 8 AM. Don’t forget to wear your most outrageous sweater! Registration is $30— come out, get active, and enjoy the festive spirit. Click here for more info.
LIGHT UP ARTESIA & THE ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE
Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:00pm. 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! Stay tuned for more details. Parade sign up form coming soon. https://www.facebook.com/events/503260025948691
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
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!
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.
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.
THE NUTCRACKER AT THE SPENCER THEATER
Saturday, December 21 at 2pm & 7pm & Sunday, December, 22 at 2pm. $39 per person.
The Nutcracker returns to the Spencer Theater starring the Ruidoso Academy of Ballet and Dance. A cast of 70 outstanding dancers will transform Tchaikovsky world-famous musical score into a brilliant visual dreamscape with spectacular sets & costumes that bring battling mice, toy soldiers & dazzling Snow Flake Fairies to life! This opulent coming of age journey is a timeless Christmas gift for the entire family! https://spencertheater.com/the-nutcracker
Contact: Spencer Theater Box Office 575-336-4800.boxoffice@spencertheater.com
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.
SPRAY TANNING NOW AVAILABLE
Spray tanning now available at Desert Skies Tanning (315 W. Washington Ave. Ste. D) 575-736-2383. Click here to view flyer.
EDDY COUNTY NEWSLETTER
Click here to read the Nov/Dec Newsletter.
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-NOVEMBER
Click here for the full November Schedule .
*All of their programs are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
