Chamber Chat for September 16, 2024
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PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, September 16, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm at Grand Heights. “Parenting through Play” with Vanessa Harvey (Speech Language Pathologist) Click here to view full year’s schedule of topics, dates and details!
POPOVICH COMEDY PET THEATER
September 19- Exciting news, Artesia! Get ready for an evening filled with FUN at The Ocotillo! The world famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Show will be pulling into Artesia on Thursday, September 19th! Hurry, tickets are limited, so grab yours today and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Doors open at 6pm and show begins at 7pm! Tickets will be available at the door or prepurchase at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/popovich-comedy-pet-theater-artesia-nm-tickets-984132776627?fbclid=IwY2xjawFVOD9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHepwGjrVNZb7JTv2jrCxhOkDFg9uvmLdU1VKwy7ST0tVD2bHaXQqj_WJCg_aem_QUAHFbYYx-2sfu-0I-fRJw
DEMOCRACY AT THE DERRICK
Friday, September 20, 2024 from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Join us downtown at the Derrick Floor. We will be registering voters during the fun hustle and bustle leading up to, during, and briefly after the Homecoming Parade! Reminder, registering to vote is not just for new voters or those changing party affiliation, it’s also required if you have recently moved or changed addresses! Come out and meet the candidates, enjoy free hot dogs and sodas (provided by KSVP) and chat about why it’s important to vote! KSVP will be doing a live remote. See you there! Click here to view flyer.
ARTESIA HOMECOMING PARADE
Friday, September 20, 2024. This year’s theme is Groovin’ into HoCo! Parade will begin at 4:00pm. Parade Entry Form & Fees must by turned into the AHS front office by 3:30pm Thursday 9/12. $10 late fee for late entries. Contact Jennifer Humble or Amy Mathis for more information at 575-746-9816 or email jhumble@bulldogs.org or amathis@bulldogs.org.
53RD ANNUAL YESO ENCHILADA SUPPER
Friday, September 20, 2024. 4:00pm-6:15pm at Park Jr. High Cafeteria Dine-In or Carry-Out! Yeso Elementary PTO is having their 53rd Annual Enchilada Supper.
Dinner includes: red enchiladas, beans, lettuce tomato and orange bulldog cake
Tickets on sale now: $10.00 – call or stop by Yeso Elementary to purchase.
Payment: cash or check – made payable to Yeso PTO. https://www.facebook.com/yesoelementarypto
AG INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 20-21, 2024 at the Artesia Country Club, contact Juan at Jimenez Pro Shop for more information 575-746-6732.
YUCCA BLOSSOM SUMMER’S END EXTRAVAGANZA
September 21 & 22, 2024. This event will take place at the Artesia Center located at 612 N. 8th St. Saturday 9am-6pm and Sunday 11am-4pm. Click here to view flyer.
PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, September 23, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm at Artesia Bulldog Administration & Training Center. “Help for Students Entering the Workforce, Trade-School or College” With Emily Bennett (IEP Facilitator) & WIOA-Youth, DVR. Click here to view full year’s schedule of topics, dates and details!
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
Every other Tuesday (9/24,10/8,10/22,11/5,11/19 and so on) from 6:30pm-7:30pm at Artesia Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center -1402 Gilchrist Ave. RSVP to Helen at 575-746-6006.
UNM 2024 FALL FAIRS-REGISTER TODAY FOR BEST BOOTHS
Wednesday, September 25-UNM Valencia Career & Community Resource EXPO
Thursday, September 26-UNM Business & Accounting Job & Internship Fair (In Person)
Thursday, October 3-UNM Graduate & Professional School Fair
Click here for ALL details.
NMSU AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION FIELD DAY
Thursday, Sept 26th Click here to view the flyer.
GUADALUPE WOMEN’S RETREAT
Sept 26-27, 2024 View the front of the flyer and the back of the flyer here.
3RD ANNUAL ROYAL CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 27-28, 2024. Click here for all the details .
RED DIRT BLACK GOLD
Saturday, September 28, 2024. Red Dirt Black Gold with headliner Pat Green in Artesia! See all the details at this link! https://www.reddirtblackgold.com/
Here is a link for the RDBG Volunteer Sign Up Genius: Such a fun event to volunteer at!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABAD2EA3F49-51104873-reddirt.
THE RED DIRT FUN RUN
Saturday, September 28th. Check it out: the Red Dirt Fun Run hosted by the Artesia Arts Council. Kick off the Red Dirt Black Gold festival with your friends and family by running through downtown! Participants will receive a race t-shirt free entrance into RDBG , and breakfast burrito from Lucky Duck Grill . Then a fan favorite, Let’s Have Foam- Southeast NM’s Family Fun Provider will be set up for runners, kids and adults alike! Race begins at the Sunflower Mural at 310 W. Main at 8 AM, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-dirt-fun-run-tickets-1014028886697
SIP & PAINT COWBOY BOOTS PARTY
Saturday, September 28 1PM- Kick Up Your Heels at Our Sip & Paint Cowboy Boots Party! Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, our talented instructor Kirsten Mauritsen will guide you through every step of creating your masterpiece. All painting supplies will be provided, so just bring yourself, your friends, and a thirst for fun! Cost is $35, register at www.artesiaartscouncil.com
HEIRLOOM ACRES CORN MAZE & PUMPKIN PATCH
Saturday, September 28-Sunday, October 27, 2024. Their hours will be Friday 5pm-8pm, Saturday 10am-8pm & Sunday 2pm-8pm. To buy tickets, make a campfire reservation, or schedule a birthday party, please visit www.heirloomacres.co
COFFEE WITH CASA
October 1-4 2024 7:00am-12:00pm at Kith & Kin Roasting Co. 105 N 5th St. Click here for more information.
ARTESIA HIGH SCHOOL’S 4TH ANNUAL CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 1:45pm-3:00pm at Artesia High School (1002 W. Richardson) Come Join us! For more information contact Debbie Kinnibrugh, Anessa Golden or Adrienne Blackburn 575-746-9816. Click the link to register here: https://forms.office.com/r/JBqwfJwMhK.
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS
October 5, 2024 Artesia General Hospital Foundation is hosting their Tee Off For Ta Ta’s Breast Cancer Awareness Golf & Gala at The Artesia Country Club. For more information call the Artesia General Hospital Foundation 575-736-8178 or email them at foundation@artesiageneral.com
GIRL SCOUTS CHUCK WAGON DINNER & DANCE
October 5, 2024 Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest is thrilled to announce the return of their annual Chuck Wagon dinner and dance on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the picturesque Camp Mitre Peak, located at 200 Mitre Peak Camp Road, Fort Davis, TX 79734. This community event is open to the public and promises an evening filled with fun, delicious food, and dancing to Hall’s Last Call Band under the enchanting West Texas stars.
Ticket Information – $60 per ticket. Tickets can be purchased online at www.gsdsw.org.
NIGHTMARE IN ARTESIA 5K RUN
October 11, 2024 at 6pm put on by Artesia High School Cross Country. Find all the information on the Artesia Cross Country Facebook page and event. Sign up here! https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/Artesia/NightmareinArtesia5k?fbclid=IwY2xjawFMLMJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfV3uRqXyjr2NDz92Ao77Fcr7IzTOomDysnyxvFjy6MaCqvDgoPxqZG3DQ_aem_eqfCWzztbXbh6aB9THBXuA
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.) Oct 12th 6:00pm start time. Nov 9th & Dec 14th 9:00am start time. For more details click here https://www.artesiamainstreet.com/farmers-market.
ART IN THE PARK
October 18-19, 2024 See all the detail at this link! https://www.artesiaartscouncil.com/aip
PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Monday, October 21, 2024 6:00pm-7:00pm at Artesia Bulldog Administration & Training Center. “Social Media Awareness” With Nikia Rubio (Social Worker) & Abby Jones (Counselor). Click here to view full year’s schedule of topics, dates and details!
TRICK OR TREAT MAINSTREET
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Save the Date! More details to follow.
BALLOONS AND TUNES
Nov 1st-Nov 3rd, 2024. Artesia Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate 41 years of the hot air balloon rally in Artesia, New Mexico! We kick things off Friday, November 1 with Balloons, Bands, and Brews, a benefit fire concert at the corner of 5th & Texas featuring the AHS Marching band as well as a few other local bands! Meet the balloon pilots, see the balloon mural, enjoy food trucks, live music, fire concert, and balloon glow! Saturday, November 2 and Sunday, November 3, join us at sunrise at Eagle Draw Park to watch hot air balloons lift over Artesia! All events weather permitting! Find out all the details at ArtesiaChamber.com.
*Click here to learn more about what it means to sponsor & crew for a balloon and maybe having an opportunity to take a ride in one!!
DESERT WILLOW WILDLIFE REHABILITATION CENTER RAFFLE
November 7, 2024 drawing will take place for a UTV Raffle, tickets are $10.00 each or 6 for $50. Click here for more information.
SCHLOTZSKY’S IS NOW HIRING!
All applicants can text schlotzskys32 to 2700 and apply. They are looking for team members, team leaders, kitchen associates, and bakers. They are locally owned and operated.
PAPA MURPHY’S TAKE & BAKE PIZZA NOW IN ARTESIA ON THURSDAYS!
Every Thursday Papa Murphy’s will have their food trailer at 1409 W Main St. (Big Chief Gun and Pawn) from 2:30pm-6:00pm selling their delicious Pizza. They will be bringing some of their classic pizzas to sell. However, if you want a custom pizza, feel free to call their store in Roswell (575)622-4999 on Wednesday, they will make it for you, and bring it down on Thursday. Now serving their new “Bulldog Special” which will consist of a large pizza and a Cookie Dough for $20.00. See you there!
AGH 10% OFF MAMMOGRAMS SCHEDULED THRU OCTOBER
Click here for all the details . Schedule your mammogram 1.855.723.3926 www.artesiageneral.com/mammogram
ARTESIA PUBLIC LIBRARY-FULL SCHEDULE-SEPTEMBER
Click here for the full September schedule!
*All of their programs are free and open to the public. Please visit their website for more information. www.artesianm.gov/library
