Chamber Chat for Nov 6, 2023
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NEW MEMBERS & RIBBON CUTTINS (October)
CLICK BUSINESS NAME TO SEE RIBBON CUTTING PHOTO.
Eden Massage Therapy – Located at 204 N. 7th St. The owner Shyanne, graduated from Artesia Family Wellness in 2020, learning under the late Rick Wiles. She offers deep tissue massages to aid in relaxation and pain alleviation, she also offers hot stones and hot towels.
Her hours are Monday- Friday starting at 8:30am and she will do her best to work with everyone’s schedules. *To book your appointment call Shyanne at 575-308-3100
The Bar Buggy –A mobile bar service for a variety of beverages. Your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. Visit their website at www.thebarbuggynm.com to book an event and choose from their packages that suit your price point and special event needs! You can also email them or call for inquiries. Email and phone numbers are listed on the website. Be sure to visit their social media accounts-Instagram: the_bar_buggy On Facebook: Brandon Jessica Huizenga.They are a certified and insured LLC.
Lucky Duck Grill-(Ribbon cutting happening soon) Located inside Best Western Pecos Inn (2209 W Main) 575-840-3320 drew@luckyduckgrill.com
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)
MESSAGE FROM APS SUPERINTENDENT DARIAN JARAMILLO-
Good afternoon Bulldog Families! Artesia Public Schools is excited to announce that we now have a District Instagram(artesia_public_schools) and Facebook page(The Artesia Public Schools). There is already a fake Artesia Public Schools Facebook that is not associated with the District. Our new Facebook page has “THE” in front of it. You can also follow us on Twitter @ArtesiaBulldogs. I encourage you to follow our new District social media sites to see all the wonderful things happening in our District. It’s GREAT to be a Bulldog!
2ND ANNUAL WINDOW WONDERLAND CONTEST
Downtown Artesia-Click here for all the details.
SEEK FIRST BASKETBALL SIGN UPS/EVALS END TUESDAY NOV 7TH
Sign-up through this link https://www.fbcartesia.org/seek1st
JOIN OPERATION GREEN LIGHT FOR VETERANS 2023
Nov 6-Nov 12, 2023 Join Operation Green Light and show support for veterans by lighting buildings green. Click here for more details.
2 MILL LEVY VOTE-ARTESIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Tuesday, Nov 7, 2023, The Board of Education is asking the voters to approve the Two-Mill Levy. Early Voting begins Oct 10th. Polling places are Faith Baptist Church, County Sub Office, CVE, and Trinity Temple Church. Click here for all the details
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.
WELLSPRING ENTREPRENEUR BOOTCAMP
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2023, Please join Artesia MainStreet for a reception and Wellspring Pitch Winner announcement on Wednesday, November 8th. It will be an extremely rewarding experience – how often do you get to see the impact of Artesia MainStreet outside of events? This is an opportunity to help change the trajectory of our local entrepreneurs. Exciting! Click here & here for all the details!
If you are interested in hearing each pitch – we have three entrepreneurs competing for $5,000 in business reimbursements, please arrive at 5:00pm. You’ll be walking to different buildings in the district to hear each pitch, followed by the reception at 510 W. MainStreet.
DESERT WILLOW WILDLIFE REHAB CENTER-BENEFIT DINNER & NEWSLETTER-Thursday, November 9, 2023, Benefit Dinner 5pm-9pm at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center, 4012 National Parks Hwy in Carlsbad. You’re invited to an fun evening of dinner, education ambassadors, cash bar, silent and live auction, and more. Tickets are available for their Annual Benefit Dinner online at https://dwwrc.org/benefit/ Or by contacting them at info@dwwrc.org *Check out their October newsletter here .
VETERANS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 8am-10am J & J Homecare is putting on a pancake breakfast honoring all who served. This event will take place at 510 W. Main Street. Click here for all the details.
VETERANS DAY PROGRAM
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 11:00am. Honoring all who served. Join us at Baish Veterans Park 511 West Texas Ave. Click here to view the flyer.
7TH GRADE NM HISTORY CHIHUAHUAN DESERT PROJECT
Donations needed-The 7th graders at Zia Intermediate School are currently working on a project-based learning lesson about the Chihuahuan Desert and have incorporated survival skills into the project. They are asking for donations for 270 7th graders for survival/hiking supplies. They have backpacks which have been donated but are looking for items to put into them such as kid-friendly binoculars, ChapStick, sunscreen, hat, water bottles, and a compass. They hope to end this project by going on a field trip Nov 10, and getting to use these items. Please contact Alayna Guidry at Zia for more information or to make a donation. aguidry@bulldogs.org 575-746-2766.
SCOUT TROOP 228’S SECOND ANNUAL HAM AND BEAN DINNER
Friday, Nov 10, 2023 Lunch is from 11an-1pm and will be served at the Green Chile Café in the Artesia General Hospital 702 N 13th St. Click here to view the flyer.
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.
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
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
