Chamber Chat for Sept 11, 2023
CAREER FAIR-AHS
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. Click here to view the flyer
ARTESIA ARTS COUNCIL
Click here to view a full schedule of upcoming events.
HALLOWEEN HAUNTED HOUSE- SPONSORS NEEDED
Critter Care Center, with help from Artesia Rotary and the AHS Volleyball & Swim Team will be throwing their annual Halloween Haunted house. This year will be more extravagant with a large investment by Critter Care Center and Tech Noir LLC! The haunted house will be held at the old Ken-Mar building, 302 W. Main St, during Trick or Treat Main Street and potentially one other night. They are kindly asking for sponsors, Click here for all the details! Please call or submit the attached form by Friday, October 20, 2023. For questions call Kristen Johnson at 575-736-8888.
ARTESIA REC CENTER
Located at 612 N. 8th St Artesia. Evening recreation at the center click here for details, After school program info click here . Referees needed click here for more details, For any other details call 575-748-0299.
BACK PAIN RELIEF CHIROPRACTIC IS HIRING
Back Pain Relief Chiropractic in Artesia has an immediate job opening for a back-office position. Bilingual is preferred. Average 24-26 hours per week. Mon-Thurs with a 2-hour lunch break. Starting pay of $13-$15 per hour depending on experience. Apply on-line at www.backpainreliefchiro.net and look for the Employment Opportunity tab. Resumes can also be emailed to backpainreliefchiro@gmail.com
THE BULLDOGS TWIRLING STARS BATON CLINIC
Click here for all the details. Click here to register https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1q-42hrCgdFBYDJ7Am5jrz8GDUXZIkEsiFfCdwDaTC6I%2Fedit%3Fusp%3Dsharing_eil_m%26ts%3D64f76590%26fbclid%3DIwAR1cJZAcJ8OKB-DFOtRNvb19LH0ZyGQ-ZS5On8K4tet8eiU61VRSMLdBcd8&h=AT1h4EX0fdeqA8sXq0OGeTav5JCpXLNtcGGM3J5CqXTlxvaPPiZpNEBpRMpHJx_8AhQWxJppey4CAprQXQrtTTNceZbJEQLnkdymOOkD1lmAn-ONN128RVMp4hqsPntXwg&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT0MmLIE72DmNfUMk_dp5yQuVGdJDHsZwcRLHLT3AsLsaGpLvGTftk3LqFQzrdfQHxlSq9Beyj55aSPYp_1vRe6YKytAUFc4VRkBAmMTVl1zoMkdpr5GPZUbvx-sJsS2uzGLkC8nsGnAn7FGGe1FvicBF1sr9To99NfTgP1u82hHYfK3vyxUgA
YOGA ON MAINSTREET
Yoga with instructor Gloria Alaniz. $10 per class. Proceeds benefit Artesia Mainstreet, A 501(C)3 Nonprofit. Please bring water and a yoga mat. Hope to see you there!
Sunday, 9/17 3pm 510 W. Main St. Artesia.
** Saturday, 9/30 morning-Free RDBG class on Derrick Floor. More details to come
DEVOTED WOMEN’S FALL BIBLE STUDY STARTS TONIGHT!
Monday, Sept 11, 2023-First night of their weekly bible study. They are excited to be studying through the book of Exodus for the 2023/2024 school year! Their Bible Study meetings are on Monday Nights from 6:30-8:30pm at Faith Baptist Church in Artesia, NM in Room 112.
Head to the website bedevotedwomen.com to register today and get more info! Feel free to shoot them a message if you have any questions! They would love to chat with you!
BULLDOGS YOUTH CHEER CLINIC
Monday, Sept 11-Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023 from 4pm-5:30pm. Kindergarten-6th grade. They will also get to perform at the home football game vs. Cleveland on Friday Sept. 15th. Click here for all the details!! Register at the attached QR code or in person on Sept 7th from 4-6pm at AHS White Gym.
INTERNET SAFETY EVENT
Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023 from 9am-11:30am. Join PVT for their Community Care Event to learn about internet safety. Limited seating available kindly RSVP at 575-748-1241 orCommunityAffairs@PVT.com Lunch will be provided. Click here to view flyer.
ARTESIA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S 2023 HEART WALK AND CARNIVAL
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023. 8:00am-noon. Join AGH as they walk for heart health! There will be fun for the whole family. Click here to view the flyer.
FALL FIESTA
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023. 10am-10pm & Sunday, Sept 17, 10am-7pm. Join Our Lady of Grace and The Artesia Arts Council at Guadalupe Park 401 W. Logan Ave Artesia. 100% family fun, live music, food, dancing, games, contests & much more. Sign up that day for the annual tug of war, potato sack race and Jalapeno eating contest! Mass at 9am Sunday in the park with Mariachi San Francisco.
YUCCA BLOSSOM-TRADE DAYS
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023 9AM-6PM & Sunday, Sept 17, 2023 11am-4pm Eddy County Fairgrounds in Artesia. Fun for the whole family. 100+ vendors to shop! Train rides, petting zoo, face painting, food trucks. Bulldog Bouncing Adventures with bounce houses & build-a-stuffy station. Click here to view flyer
WESST PRESENTS THEIR 7th ANNUAL GO LATINA! CONFERENCE
Saturday, Sept 16, 2023. Click here for all the details. Click here for sponsorship details
DRIVERS ED CLASSES IN ARTESIA
Monday-Tuesday, Sept 18-19, 2023. Are the next open enrollment dates. Please click here for all the details & here for the Sept/Oct Schedule.
HOMECOMING PARADE 2023 ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL
Friday, Sept 22, 2023 at 4:00pm Click here for all the details. Click here for official entry form. The deadline to enter with no late fee is Thursday, September 14, at 3:30pm. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Jennifer Humble jhumble@bulldogs.org or Mrs. Amy Mathis at amathis@bulldogs.org if you have any questions.
52nd ANNUAL ENCHILADA SUPPER-YESO ELEMENTARY PTO
Friday, Sept 22, 2023 4:00PM-6:15 at Park Jr. High Cafeteria. Dine-In or Carry-Out, dessert included. $10.00 per plate. If you need a ticket, call the chamber or reach out to a Yeso student who is selling them.
AG INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
Friday, Sept 22-Saturday, Sept 23, 2023. At the Artesia Country Club. Click here for all the details.
THE SOUND OF FREEDOM-FREE SHOWING IN ARTESIA
Sunday, Sept 24, 2023-Women for a Better Artesia in partnership with Faith Baptist Church are bringing a FREE showing of the movie The Sound of Freedom to Artesia for one night only. This will take place at Faith Baptist Church at 5:00pm, doors open at 4:30. To register for free childcare during the movie, text the word “Freedom” to 688-78
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 to view the flyer, click here for registration details.
RED DIRT BLACK GOLD- MUSIC FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept 30, 2023 Get down, downtown. Join the Artesia Arts and Cultural District and Artesia MainStreet for live music, food trucks, beer garden, cornhole tournament, shopping, kid zone, and more! Free admission and a stellar line up. Music starts at 5:00 with Two of a Kind, The Justin Kemp Band, Sunny Sweeney, and headliner: The Randy Rogers Band. This event will take place at Heritage Plaza. For more information or to become a vendor visit https://www.reddirtblackgold.com/. or FB at https://www.facebook.com/reddirtblackgoldfestival/ click here to view the flyer.
*For info on the RDBG Cornhole Tournament click here .
TEE OFF FOR TA-TA’S GOLF TOURNAMENT!
Saturday, Oct 7, 2023- Tee time begin at 8am. Join Artesia General Hospital Foundation for this awesome golf tournament. Click here to view the flyer.
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.
SOUTHERN NM SHRM WORKSHOP
Thursday, Oct 19th Workshop in Hobbs, open to small business owners and HR professionals. Their website is www.snmshrm.org and registration is open! Click here to view more details. They are also seeking sponsorships – see sponsor guide here .
ART IN THE PARK
Friday, Oct 20th beginning at 2pm & Saturday, Oct 21st beginning at 8am. The Artesia Arts Council is excited to announce that the 48th Annual Art in the Park will be two days at Jaycee Park! They will have fine arts and craft vendors, food trucks, and live music. The AHS Band will be hosting their annual cake walk on Saturday, October 21. If you are interested in being a vendor or having your Food Truck at the event, please contact the Artesia Arts Council on their Facebook page.
NIGHTMARE IN ARTESIA 5K
Saturday, Oct 28, 2023-Come support the cross-country team. 1-mile kids run starts at 5:30 pm, 5k starts at 6:00pm at Jaycee Park. Click here for more details.
BALLOONS & TUNES FESTIVAL
Friday, Nov 3 – Sunday, Nov 5, 2023 Join us for the 40th Anniversary of our Balloons & Tunes hot air balloon rally! Right here in Artesia! Click here for more details. Want to get in on the action?! With a chance to crew and maybe even go for a ride in a hot air balloon-Click here!!
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE
New hours starting Tuesday Sept 5, 2023- Monday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
September is Library Card Sign Up Month-During the month of Sept they will waive the fee for replacement cards. If you get a new card, replace your card, renew your card, or update your info, you will be entered in to a prize drawing. If your card is up to date and in good standing, you can fill out a survey for an entry into the prize drawing.
Preschool Story Time (September 12, 19, & 26 @ 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 (September 13, 20, & 27 @ 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 (September 14, 21, & 28 @ 11:00am)
For toddlers ages 1-3 and their families. Music, creative movement, group activities, play with age-appropriate toys, and social time.
STEAM After School (September 14, 21, & 28 @ 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 (September 12, 19, & 26 @ 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 (September 13 & 27 @ 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. Ages 18+
Family History (September 13 & 27 @ 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.
Family Nailed It! (September 14 @ 5:30pm) ******TIME CHANGE****** (some previous information listed the time for this event at 5:00)
Recreate some favorite children’s book covers using food supplies, icing, sprinkles, and edible ink. Compete with other families to see who can create the best book covers.
Teen Sip & Paint (September 16 @ 2:00pm)
Join teens for a Sip and Paint party at the library. Take a break and relax with fun paint activities and snacks. Grades 7-12.
Noon Book Discussion Group (September 18 @ 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 Rose Code” by Kate Quinn. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
Crafts for Adults: Autumn Signs (September 21 @ 3:30pm)
We will be putting our personal touches on Fall and Autumn signs using the chalk technique. Trace a design in chalk and paint. We will have some stencils available as well. Ages 18+.
Homecoming Parade (September 22)
Look for our booth with a special craft in front of the Artesia Daily Press office just before the Homecoming Parade.
Self Defense (September 23 @ 10:00am)
We will be learning some basic self-defense moves in this special Saturday program. Ages 13+
Good Neighbor Day (September 28)
With the goal of becoming a more connected and caring community, we are joining others across the nation to be a Good Neighbor. Being a good neighbor starts with “hello”. Stop by for coloring sheets and a special treat from the library.
Kitch Lit Book Discussion Group (September 28 @ 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 “The Recipe Box” by Viola Shipman. Books are available at the library and on Libby.
Red Dirt Black Gold Kid’s Zone (September 30 @ 5:00pm)
Look for us in Heritage Walkway with games and prizes during the Red Dirt Black Gold celebration.
