Chamber Chat for Nov 13, 2023
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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. *The Tuesdays that Council meets-December 2023 will have only 1 meeting due to holiday. Click here to view flyer.
GRAMMY’S HOUSE ACCEPTING DOMATIONS THROUGH NOV 16
Drop off donations in the front lobby of First American Bank. If you would like to schedule a donation pick up please call Shawn Weaver 575-746-8925. Click here for a wish list of items to fulfill their needs. (Please no 2023 expiration dates)
2ND ANNUAL WINDOW WONDERLAND CONTEST
Downtown Artesia-Click here for all the details.
$5 MOVIE NIGHTS!
Sundays at 6:30PM at Heritage Walkway or the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center depending on weather. Popcorn will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own winter beverage and blankets!
11/19-Clueless
12/3-Gremlins
12/10-Christmas with the Kranks
SHOP WITH A HERO
If you are interested in becoming a Shop with a Hero Volunteer or Committee Member, please send us your email to shopwithahero.artesia@gmail.com They will add you to their email list and you will be notified of upcoming meetings and receive meeting minutes. Or feel free to call Shop with a Hero President Kristen Cook at 575-420-5511. Click here for more information.
ARTESIA RECREATION CENTER YOUTH BASKETBALL SIGN UPS
Registration for Co-Ed 1st-2nd Grade and Girls 3rd-6th Grade Basketball begins Tuesday, NOVEMBER 7th!!!! $35 Registration Fee. The LAST DAY of registration will be Monday, NOVEMBER 27th, but don’t wait! If you are wanting to coach, please come by 612 N. 8th Street and pick up a coaching application and call Adam at 575-746-5058. If you are wanting to referee, please call Adam at 575-746-5058. Click here for more details.
MEET & GREET FOR SHARON CLAHCHISCHILLIAGE FOR CONGRESS
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023 11:00AM-13:30PM at the Artesia Chamber of Commerce 107 N. 1st St. Click here for more details.
PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITES
Click here for all the details! Next training is Nov 15th
PINK FRIDAY-SHOP LOCAL
Friday, Nov 17, 2023. Have you heard of Pink Friday?! Before you head out to do your big box store shopping on Black Friday, plan to shop small and local on Pink Friday, November 17th. Artesia MainStreet Merchants will have sales and specials just for that day. Don’t miss out! It’s going to be fun. Stay tuned for more details.
LOVE FEAST-AT THE ARTESIA CENTER
Friday, Nov 17, 2023, 5PM-6:30PM Join Trinity Temple as they return to their dine-in Love Feast at the Artesia Center (612 n. 8TH St.) Deliveries available for homebound individuals. Call 575-748-3389 by Thursday Nov 16th to make arrangements or if you have any questions. Click here to view flyer.
YESTERDAY-THE LAS VEGAS BEATLES TRIBUTE
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 7PM at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 310 W. Main St. For more information go to www.ArtesiaArtsCouncil.com or follow them on Facebook.
FINANCIAL PLANNING FAIR
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 5:30-7:30PM at 2512 W. Bush Ave. Artesia. Click here for all the details.
LIGHT UP ARTESIA & ELECTRIC LIGHT PARADE!
Saturday, November 30, 2023, Parade starts at 6PM. Main Street, Downtown Artesia. Shopping, Santa & More! Parade theme: Merry & Bright. Click here to view the flyer. For more information call 575-703-0841 or go to www.artesiamainstreet.com
TOYS FOR TOTS-TOY DRIVE
Please donate new, unwrapped toys at Central Valley Electric Cooperative Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM 1403 N 13th St Artesia- now through Nov 30th. Click here for more details.
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.
YUCCA BLOSSOM CHRISTMAS JAMBOREE
Saturday, Dec 9 (9am-6pm) & Sunday, Dec 10 (11am-4pm) at the Artesia Center 801 N. 8th Artesia. Click here to view the flyer.
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 PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-NOVEMBER
Holiday Closures
We will be closed Saturday, November 11 for Veteran’s Day
and Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving
Preschool Story Time (November 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 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 (November 8, 15, 22, & 29 @ 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 (November 9, 16, & 30 @ 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 (November 9, 16, & 30 @ 4:00pm)
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 (November 7, 14, 21, & 28 @ 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 (November 8 & 22 @ 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 (November 8 & 22 @ 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.
Christmas Card Drive (November 15 – All Day)
Through the generosity of our community, we have collected hundreds of Christmas Cards and November 15 we are going to set them out in the library and ask that people come sign some. The cards will be distributed to local nursing homes, people who aren’t able to get out of their houses, and we will send a batch to an organization that will distribute them to the troops. Please contact Wendy at the library if you would like cards delivered to your office or for your organization to sign cards for the Christmas Card Drive.
Crafts for Adults – Mesh Wreaths (November 16 @ 3:30pm)
Have you seen the mesh ribbon wreaths at craft shows or on Etsy? Have you ever wanted to make one yourself, but just don’t know where to start? Wendy will show you one of the techniques to create a wreath base for Christmas. Supplies for the bases provided. Ages 18+ (as usual, kids are welcome, but supplies will be distributed to adults first).
Teen Crafternoon – Thanksgiving Coasters (November 18 @ 2:00pm)
Join teens for a Saturday Crafternoon. Take a break and relax designing and creating coasters for Thanksgiving. Grades 7-12.
Noon Book Discussion Group (November 20 @ 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 The Wish by Nicholas Sparks. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
Kitch Lit Book Discussion Group (November 30 @ 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 Summer at the Little Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
*All programs are free and open to the public. visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
