Chamber Chat for Nov 20, 2023
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HOLIDAY HOURS AND CLOSURES AROUND TOWN
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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.
2ND ANNUAL WINDOW WONDERLAND CONTEST
Downtown Artesia-Click here for all the details.
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.
ARTESIA LODGERS TAX COMMITTEE MEETING
Tuesday, November 21, 2023, Artesia Chamber of Commerce Board Room 9am. Agenda.
BULLDOGS TO HOST ROSWELL IN 5A FOOTBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, Nov 25, 2023 1:00PM at World Famous Bulldog Bowl. Let’s pack the Bowl and cheer on our boys in the final stretch of their Relentless Pursuit to bring home our 32nd State Title & Finish The Row!! Grab your tickets now at www.gofan.co. It will also be available to watch at www.NFHSnetwork.com (you will have to purchase a $12 subscription) be sure and pull up KSVP’s live audio so you can hear the local announcers during the game! GO DOGS!!
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!
Thursday, November 30, 2023, Parade starts at 6PM. (but feel free to enjoy downtown for a couple hours before and after the parade!) Main Street, Downtown Artesia- Shopping, Santa & More! Parade theme: Merry & Bright. Deadline for parade applications is 11/28. There will be “snow” at the Derrick floor along with some food trucks. 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.
FIELD MEDICAL KIDS FOR ISRAEL
What an awesome partnership between Scout Troop 228, Lowell’s Pharmacy & The Western New York Jewish Committee on Scouting! They are accepting donations up until Dec 1. Click here for more information.
SONS OF THE PIONEERS
Friday, December 1, 2023. 7pm at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 301 W Main St. Artesia. Tickets are $55. For more information visit www.artesiaartscouncil.com or on Facebook.
CHRISTMAS TREE MARKET
Dec 1st & 2nd 4pm-8pm. Head out to Balzano Vineyard & Pumpkin Patch for their 3rd annual Christmas Tree Market. Follow this link for more details. https://www.facebook.com/100063761401450/posts/817852487016791/
$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!
12/3-Gremlins
12/10-Christmas with the Kranks
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.
ARTESIA SENIOR CENTER CRAFT SALE/TOURNAMENTS
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2023 Click here for all the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 student aged 18-adult, beginners welcome. Feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks. Visit https://artesiaartscouncil.com/education/ for more information and to sign up!
CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM
Saturday, Dec 16, 2023 from 1pm-4pm Click here for all the details.
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-NOVEMBER
Holiday Closures
We will be closed Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving
Preschool Story Time (November 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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
