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ARTESIA SENIOR CENTER -
202 W. Chisum PO BOX 1598
Phone No. 748-1207
Monday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9:00 a.m. Ceramics Class
9:30 a.m. Western Dance
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Ceramics class
1:30 p.m. Come play "42"
4:00 p.m. Aerobics
7:00 p.m. Square Dance class - NEW
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. Lapidary
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9 - 11 a.m. Blood Pressure
9:00 a.m. Line Dance 1
10:00 a.m. Line Dance 2
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Bridge/Quilting
1:00 p.m. Ceramics
Wednesday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9 - 11 a.m. Blood Pressure
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Quilting/Crochet
1:00 p.m. Music Jam Session
1:00 p.m. Bridge
4:00 p.m. Aerobics
Thursday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Painting Class
1:30 p.m. Swedish Weaving
7:00 p.m. DANCE
Friday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9:30 a.m. Line Dance 3
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Quilting/Bridge
1:30 p.m. Bingo
Saturday
6:00 p.m. Games
6 - 9 p.m. DANCE
202 W. Chisum PO BOX 1598
Phone No. 748-1207
Monday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9:00 a.m. Ceramics Class
9:30 a.m. Western Dance
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Ceramics class
1:30 p.m. Come play "42"
4:00 p.m. Aerobics
7:00 p.m. Square Dance class - NEW
Tuesday
8:00 a.m. Lapidary
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9 - 11 a.m. Blood Pressure
9:00 a.m. Line Dance 1
10:00 a.m. Line Dance 2
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Bridge/Quilting
1:00 p.m. Ceramics
Wednesday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9 - 11 a.m. Blood Pressure
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Quilting/Crochet
1:00 p.m. Music Jam Session
1:00 p.m. Bridge
4:00 p.m. Aerobics
Thursday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. Painting Class
1:30 p.m. Swedish Weaving
7:00 p.m. DANCE
Friday
8:15 a.m. Exercise Video
9:30 a.m. Line Dance 3
11:00 a.m. Lunch/Meal Site
1:00 p.m. Quilting/Bridge
1:30 p.m. Bingo
Saturday
6:00 p.m. Games
6 - 9 p.m. DANCE
| GROJ (Get Rid Of Junk) SALES: We invite you to email your GROJ information to us and we will post it here! They say one man's trash is another man's treasure... cars for sale, yard sales, kittens to give away... it's all good! We do ask that you include your name and a number for verification purposes. We will only post what you indicate! We hope this becomes a popular and FUN spot for Artesia360 readers! email dates, address, items, contact, etc., to sylviah@artesia360.com Thanks! Sylvia *********************************************************************************************************************** V.B.S./School Supply Giveaway Requesting new school supplies, backpacks, and monetary donations please bring before July 20,2008. Forever Free Fellowship 801 W. Grand 748-8839 For more information please contact Celena Duran 626-1775 *********************************************************************************************************************** Wanted: New or used toys for Good Shepherd Toy Giveaway. You may drop them off at Forever Free Fellowship at 801 W. Grand or call 748-8839 and leave a message. *********************************************************************************************************************** VOLUNTEERS FOR HABITAT NEEDED: Please talk to your group/department, church or teens needing community service for college app bonus points to sign up! Contact Cammie at City Hall at cagour@artesianm.com or Marianna at dmake@pvtnetworks.net . *********************************************************************************************************************** WANTED - WEATHER OBSERVERS IN NEW MEXICO!! The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network, better known as CoCoRaHS, has recently expanded into New Mexico and is looking for citizen volunteer weather observers here in the Land of Enchantment. CoCoRaHS, based at Colorado State University and started in 1998, is a very unique, non-profit, community based network of volunteer citizen weather observers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and report precipitation amounts (rain, hail and snow). By using low cost and self provided measurement tools and stressing training and education and utilizing an interactive website, the aim of CoCoRaHS is to provide the highest quality precipitation data for natural resource education as well as research applications, because, as we say Aevery drop counts@. This effort in New Mexico is especially important given the importance of water in our everyday lives. CoCoRaHS, in addition to New Mexico, is currently up and operating in Alaska, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin as well as Wyoming. This is truly a fun, educational community based project. Everyone can help - young and old and in between. So, who can be involved?? Here are the basic requirements for being a CoCoRaHS weather observer... (1) Have access to the internet and the ability to browse the CoCoRaHS web site, (which is where you will enter your daily precipitation data) although reports by mail are perfectly welcome. (2) Have an official CoCoRaHS rain gauge (we can assist you in getting one very inexpensively) (3) Have a good site on your property with good exposure (as tree free as possible) where you can place the rain gauge (4) Be willing to enter your precipitation data on a daily basis between 6-9AM through our internet web site. What are the benefits of being a CoCoRaHS observer? Well, we don't offer a pay check, but one of the neat things about participating in the CoCoRaHS network is walking away with the feeling that you are making an important contribution that helps others. By providing your daily precipitation data, you truly help in filling in a piece of the puzzle that affects many in your part of New Mexico in one way or another - whether it's farmers and ranchers, National Weather Service meteorologists or emergency management personnel. How do you become a CoCoRaHS observer? You can go to our website (www. cocorahs.org) and click on the Join CoCoRaHS emblem on the upper right side of the main website or if you have questions, you may drop a note to Susan Griffin, Regional Coordinator for CoCoRaHS (susan.griffin@noaa.gov). CoCoRaHS, through Colorado State University, is supported nationally through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). and in New Mexico is supported, in part, by the Office of the State Climatologist, the New Mexico State University Water Task Force, and the New Mexico Floodplain Managers Association (NMFMA). *********************************************************************************************************************** New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions merges the former Department of Labor and the Office of Workforce Training and Development. For more information or to apply for a job, go to New Mexico Jobs. *********************************************************************************************************************** City of Artesia jobs There are several openings for employment with the City of Artesia. Go to www. artesianm.com for more information. *********************************************************************************************************************** From the Artesia Chamber of Commerce WIPE OUT WIRELESS WASTE - Sponsored by Artesia Clean & Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful. If you have been wondering what to do with all of those “old” cell phones, batteries and accessories you have laying around… Start recycling by bring them to the Chamber. Pre paid postage envelopes are available. You can help Keep America Beautiful by keeping those phones out of our landfills!! For more information, please call 748-3192. Artesia Arts Council - For an up-to-date calendar of Artesia Arts Council’s activities visit www.artesiaartscouncil.com. ENMU Roswell - Beginning Fall of 2008 - All of the classes listed above plus those listed below will be available: *Microprocessors * Microcomputer Fundamentals * Programmable Logic Controllers * Networking & Interfacing. For more information, please call Mike Juliana @ 624-7320. Flag Retirement Drop Off Box - Just a reminder that we are your one-stop drop for all flags needing to be properly retired. The box is located in the Chamber lobby. For more information, please call 746-2744 |
Do you have tickets to the Gun Show?
The All American Gun and Western Collectible Show, August 30th
& 31st, is in its 18th year this year and as such has become a
tradition in Ruidoso. Part of the All American Festival, it is one of
a series of events and festivities surrounding the $2 million All
American Futurity, the world's richest quarter horse race, run
every Labor Day at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino.
The All American Gun and Western Collectible Show is just what
the name implies, 180 tables of everything that relates to guns as
well hunting equipment, knives, cowboy gear, saddles, blankets,
spurs, western relics, Indian artifacts, jewelry, coins and much,
much more.
Cash, check or credit card is not the only acceptable exchange
for goods. You may also trade, or sell your guns or collectable.
Many vendors are always looking for new and different items.
If you are a woman reading this, I know what you are thinking.
You are thinking this is a guy show! You are wrong! Many women
enjoy this show and find things that interest them including
jewelry, western collectables and decoratives for the home.
The All American Gun and Western Collectable Show is produced
by Special Events Resource Group (SERG). SERG is a non-profit
501c3 New Mexico Corporation formed with the purpose of
providing funds to benefit legitimate and recognized Charities and
fund Education Scholarships for the youth of Lincoln County, NM.
Since its inception in 1999, SERG has contributed over $112,000
to Lincoln County charities. These contributions include $30,000
for Lincoln County Scholarships; $10,000 Gymnastics Boosters
Concessions; $30,000 Community Center holding account; and
$26,651 for various Lincoln County Charities.
SERG has a proven record of contributions to the community and
Lincoln County as a whole. We now maintain and promote two
events – the All American Gun and Western Collectible show and
the Ruidoso Oktoberfest (26th annual). We continue to grow and
we are able to give more to the community. We invite you to join
us in this endeavor.
Spencer Theater July 2008 Performance Schedule.
• Area children rule the Spencer stage in “Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs” – a Missoula Children’s Theatre performance on
Friday, July 11th at 7 p.m. ($15 adults, $7 children 12 and under)
Starring 50-60 area children ages 6 to 17, the weeklong singing
and acting workshop kicks-off with auditions at 9 a.m. Monday,
July 7th (audition location to be announced at www.
spencertheater.com). The workshop is free of charge. No
experience is necessary.
• Lights will be flashing when the historic comedy team, The
Smothers Brothers, come to town for their one-night only show on
Friday, July 18th at 8 p.m. ($79 & $76). The Smothers Brothers
are legendary masters of comic timing in a timeless act! The
superlative stage & screen entertainers, who are being saluted
across the country for their 50+ years in the business, will perform
immortal acts like “Mom Liked You Best!” “Yo Yo Man,” “Tom
Dooley,” “You Can Call Me Stupid” and “I Talk to Trees.”
Prior to the Brothers, the audience will be “warmed-up” with the
stand-up comedy of Tom Cotter, a Tonight Show and Comedy
Central regular who’s won just about every award there is in the
contemporary comedy circuit.
• The richly atmospheric music of guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his
multi-instrumental band, Luna Negra (Dark Moon), appears next
at Tuesday, July 22nd at 8 p.m. ($59 & $56). Liebert’s music is
described as Spanish gypsy with contemporary grooves,
sensuous and cinematic. The platinum selling, Grammy
nominated artist carved out the genre of Nuevo Flamenco in the
late ‘90’s with his deeply metaphoric and mesmerizing melodies.
His instrumentals conjure up gorgeous images of ancient
Andalusia as well as the rugged American southwest. The
German-born, Santa-Fe based artist has released 26 recordings.
Coming up in August:
• Pam Tillis on Friday, August 1st at 8 p.m. ($69 & $66)
• Pianist Doug Montgomery on Wednesday, August 6th at 8 p.m.
($49 & $46).
• The Fab Four on Saturday, August 9th at 8 p.m. ($59 & $56).
The note-for-note look-alike and sound-alike Beatles revue show
reflects all the major phases of The Beatles’ career.
ª Eight of John Denver’s music colleagues return for a spirited
John Denver music tribute on Saturday, August 16th at 8 p.m.
($69 & $66).
• Grammy and Emmy winning trumpet/flugelhorn artist Chuck
Mangione Saturday, August 23rd at 8 p.m. ($69 & $66).
WAYS TO ORDER/ BUY TICKETS
GO TO THE BOX OFFICE: 108 Spencer Road , off of Airport
Highway 220. Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. For information call (575) 336-4800.
ON THE WEB: www.spencertheater.com. The site offers secure
ticket ordering.
BY FAX: (575) 336-0055.
BY E-MAIL: box office@spencertheater.com.
BY MAIL: Donna Clarke, Box Office Manager, Spencer Theater ,
108 Spencer Road , Alto , NM 88312
Summer Season 2008 is sponsored in part by The Hugh Bancroft
Jr. Foundation, Compass Bank, the Inn of the Mountain Gods,
Sierra Blanca Motors, Ruidoso Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, R.D. & Joan
Dale Hubbard Foundation, Ventanas, The Enjoyment of Fine
Southwestern Living, Montaraz, Rainmakers, El Paso Inside & Out
Magazine, Oh So Ruidoso, Magazine, New Mexico Magazine,
Ruidoso.net, area radio stations KRUI-1490 AM NEWS TALK
TOURISM & KIDX 101.5 FM, KNMB–96.7 FM, KTUM 107.1 FM,
KBIM-94.9 FM, 910 AM Roswell, KWES 93.5 FM and KBUY 1360
AM, KEDU 102.3 FM, and the support of Ruidoso News.
Spencer Theater is a world-class performance hall located in the
Sacramento Mountain settlement of Alto, about 12 miles north of
downtown Ruidoso. Unique architecture, outstanding acoustics,
intimate seating, and excellent artistry are the Spencer’s
celebrated features. The elegant, award-winning hall, which first
raised its curtains in 1997, seats 514, with no seats farther than
67 feet from the 4,770 square-foot stage. The Spencer also has
a 964 square-foot outdoor stage that can seat 1,500. From its
Spanish mica-flecked limestone face to the crystal lobby, the
building itself is a work of art. Free public tours are offered at 10
a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year.
The All American Gun and Western Collectible Show, August 30th
& 31st, is in its 18th year this year and as such has become a
tradition in Ruidoso. Part of the All American Festival, it is one of
a series of events and festivities surrounding the $2 million All
American Futurity, the world's richest quarter horse race, run
every Labor Day at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino.
The All American Gun and Western Collectible Show is just what
the name implies, 180 tables of everything that relates to guns as
well hunting equipment, knives, cowboy gear, saddles, blankets,
spurs, western relics, Indian artifacts, jewelry, coins and much,
much more.
Cash, check or credit card is not the only acceptable exchange
for goods. You may also trade, or sell your guns or collectable.
Many vendors are always looking for new and different items.
If you are a woman reading this, I know what you are thinking.
You are thinking this is a guy show! You are wrong! Many women
enjoy this show and find things that interest them including
jewelry, western collectables and decoratives for the home.
The All American Gun and Western Collectable Show is produced
by Special Events Resource Group (SERG). SERG is a non-profit
501c3 New Mexico Corporation formed with the purpose of
providing funds to benefit legitimate and recognized Charities and
fund Education Scholarships for the youth of Lincoln County, NM.
Since its inception in 1999, SERG has contributed over $112,000
to Lincoln County charities. These contributions include $30,000
for Lincoln County Scholarships; $10,000 Gymnastics Boosters
Concessions; $30,000 Community Center holding account; and
$26,651 for various Lincoln County Charities.
SERG has a proven record of contributions to the community and
Lincoln County as a whole. We now maintain and promote two
events – the All American Gun and Western Collectible show and
the Ruidoso Oktoberfest (26th annual). We continue to grow and
we are able to give more to the community. We invite you to join
us in this endeavor.
Spencer Theater July 2008 Performance Schedule.
• Area children rule the Spencer stage in “Snow White and the
Seven Dwarfs” – a Missoula Children’s Theatre performance on
Friday, July 11th at 7 p.m. ($15 adults, $7 children 12 and under)
Starring 50-60 area children ages 6 to 17, the weeklong singing
and acting workshop kicks-off with auditions at 9 a.m. Monday,
July 7th (audition location to be announced at www.
spencertheater.com). The workshop is free of charge. No
experience is necessary.
• Lights will be flashing when the historic comedy team, The
Smothers Brothers, come to town for their one-night only show on
Friday, July 18th at 8 p.m. ($79 & $76). The Smothers Brothers
are legendary masters of comic timing in a timeless act! The
superlative stage & screen entertainers, who are being saluted
across the country for their 50+ years in the business, will perform
immortal acts like “Mom Liked You Best!” “Yo Yo Man,” “Tom
Dooley,” “You Can Call Me Stupid” and “I Talk to Trees.”
Prior to the Brothers, the audience will be “warmed-up” with the
stand-up comedy of Tom Cotter, a Tonight Show and Comedy
Central regular who’s won just about every award there is in the
contemporary comedy circuit.
• The richly atmospheric music of guitarist Ottmar Liebert and his
multi-instrumental band, Luna Negra (Dark Moon), appears next
at Tuesday, July 22nd at 8 p.m. ($59 & $56). Liebert’s music is
described as Spanish gypsy with contemporary grooves,
sensuous and cinematic. The platinum selling, Grammy
nominated artist carved out the genre of Nuevo Flamenco in the
late ‘90’s with his deeply metaphoric and mesmerizing melodies.
His instrumentals conjure up gorgeous images of ancient
Andalusia as well as the rugged American southwest. The
German-born, Santa-Fe based artist has released 26 recordings.
Coming up in August:
• Pam Tillis on Friday, August 1st at 8 p.m. ($69 & $66)
• Pianist Doug Montgomery on Wednesday, August 6th at 8 p.m.
($49 & $46).
• The Fab Four on Saturday, August 9th at 8 p.m. ($59 & $56).
The note-for-note look-alike and sound-alike Beatles revue show
reflects all the major phases of The Beatles’ career.
ª Eight of John Denver’s music colleagues return for a spirited
John Denver music tribute on Saturday, August 16th at 8 p.m.
($69 & $66).
• Grammy and Emmy winning trumpet/flugelhorn artist Chuck
Mangione Saturday, August 23rd at 8 p.m. ($69 & $66).
WAYS TO ORDER/ BUY TICKETS
GO TO THE BOX OFFICE: 108 Spencer Road , off of Airport
Highway 220. Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through
Friday. For information call (575) 336-4800.
ON THE WEB: www.spencertheater.com. The site offers secure
ticket ordering.
BY FAX: (575) 336-0055.
BY E-MAIL: box office@spencertheater.com.
BY MAIL: Donna Clarke, Box Office Manager, Spencer Theater ,
108 Spencer Road , Alto , NM 88312
Summer Season 2008 is sponsored in part by The Hugh Bancroft
Jr. Foundation, Compass Bank, the Inn of the Mountain Gods,
Sierra Blanca Motors, Ruidoso Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, R.D. & Joan
Dale Hubbard Foundation, Ventanas, The Enjoyment of Fine
Southwestern Living, Montaraz, Rainmakers, El Paso Inside & Out
Magazine, Oh So Ruidoso, Magazine, New Mexico Magazine,
Ruidoso.net, area radio stations KRUI-1490 AM NEWS TALK
TOURISM & KIDX 101.5 FM, KNMB–96.7 FM, KTUM 107.1 FM,
KBIM-94.9 FM, 910 AM Roswell, KWES 93.5 FM and KBUY 1360
AM, KEDU 102.3 FM, and the support of Ruidoso News.
Spencer Theater is a world-class performance hall located in the
Sacramento Mountain settlement of Alto, about 12 miles north of
downtown Ruidoso. Unique architecture, outstanding acoustics,
intimate seating, and excellent artistry are the Spencer’s
celebrated features. The elegant, award-winning hall, which first
raised its curtains in 1997, seats 514, with no seats farther than
67 feet from the 4,770 square-foot stage. The Spencer also has
a 964 square-foot outdoor stage that can seat 1,500. From its
Spanish mica-flecked limestone face to the crystal lobby, the
building itself is a work of art. Free public tours are offered at 10
a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year.
Poetry group opportunities
ARTESIA - Poetry in Motion is a group of writers who get together to read our poetry, stories and
song lyrics to the group. We endeavor to help each other get the results we each are seeking
from our individual efforts whether that is to become published or to better understand our lives.
We always have something to share and are encouraged to do so in every meeting whether it's a
few words or a few pages, a question, a hug. We have plans for an Open Mike, fundraisers,
special guests, writers and storytellers, and many more special events.
We meet every other Monday at the Artesia Arts Council building, located at 510 W. Main in
downtown Artesia, New Mexico. Membership is free and we have writers of all ages and
backgrounds.
Write us at the poetry club's main email, poetryinmotionartesia@yahoo.com, or call our founder,
Richard, at 1-575-317-4216 for exact dates, times, and directions.
Enjoy the website and we hope to hear from you soon.
Eddy County Shooting Range Association
Go to www.ecsra.com for upcoming events & a map to the range.
Library summer reading program
The Artesia Public Library will be conducting the annual summer reading program beginning
June 3, 2008. The calendar for events & activities through the library is available here.
Inciweb - The place to go for information on active wildfires
Inciweb is the new interagency national website that has really "caught fire"! Inciweb is the best
place to search for information on active wildfires, such as the Trigo Fire.
Follow the link to see where wildfires are already burning throughout the nation and consider
bookmarking the site for information on New Mexico's 2008 fire season.
Artesia Arts Council
Classic summer movies starting Thursday, May 15 in Heritage Walkway.
Theatre news - We’re on the Web! www.act88210.org
AUDITIONS -- CAST: 6 WOMEN Auditions for Artesia Community Theatre's September
production of "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling will be at 6:30 pm Monday, July 7, Tuesday,
July 8 and Thursday, July 10 at 510 W. Main St. The Director will be Alice Lorang. If you cannot
make one of the scheduled audition times, please contact Alice at 746-3756. Production dates
are set for September 4-7, 11-13, 2008. See below for a synopsis of the play.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, TOO! In addition to cast members, the ACT will need workers to help
with the set construction, props, costumes, hair, etc. So if acting isn't your thing, we still need
your assistance. Contact Alice to volunteer today!
BONUS TIME: This production will be the first production to be presented in the newly
renovated Ocotillo Performing Arts Center and will be a major feature of the planned Grand
Opening Week festivities! In addition, a Grand Opening ceremony, tours and other surprises are
in the works.
CALLING ALL TECHIES!! Sometime in mid-August (dates TBA) we will be holding classes for
those interested in learning how to operate the new lighting and sound equipment in the
Ocotillo. We are currently compiling a list of those interested -- we will contact you with more
information when we have set dates and times from the company installing the equipment. If you
are interested, call Reginia at 748-3444 and we will add your name to the list! Pass this info on
to others you feel might be interested but might not be on our mailing list.
PLAY SYNOPSIS: The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, LA, where all the
ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant,
Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married) the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy
dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (I'm not crazy, I've
just been in a bad mood for 40 years); and eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging
sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in
town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but
humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act,
the spunky Shelby (who is diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization
of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength - and love - which
give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and
marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.
ARTESIA - Poetry in Motion is a group of writers who get together to read our poetry, stories and
song lyrics to the group. We endeavor to help each other get the results we each are seeking
from our individual efforts whether that is to become published or to better understand our lives.
We always have something to share and are encouraged to do so in every meeting whether it's a
few words or a few pages, a question, a hug. We have plans for an Open Mike, fundraisers,
special guests, writers and storytellers, and many more special events.
We meet every other Monday at the Artesia Arts Council building, located at 510 W. Main in
downtown Artesia, New Mexico. Membership is free and we have writers of all ages and
backgrounds.
Write us at the poetry club's main email, poetryinmotionartesia@yahoo.com, or call our founder,
Richard, at 1-575-317-4216 for exact dates, times, and directions.
Enjoy the website and we hope to hear from you soon.
Eddy County Shooting Range Association
Go to www.ecsra.com for upcoming events & a map to the range.
Library summer reading program
The Artesia Public Library will be conducting the annual summer reading program beginning
June 3, 2008. The calendar for events & activities through the library is available here.
Inciweb - The place to go for information on active wildfires
Inciweb is the new interagency national website that has really "caught fire"! Inciweb is the best
place to search for information on active wildfires, such as the Trigo Fire.
Follow the link to see where wildfires are already burning throughout the nation and consider
bookmarking the site for information on New Mexico's 2008 fire season.
Artesia Arts Council
Classic summer movies starting Thursday, May 15 in Heritage Walkway.
Theatre news - We’re on the Web! www.act88210.org
AUDITIONS -- CAST: 6 WOMEN Auditions for Artesia Community Theatre's September
production of "Steel Magnolias" by Robert Harling will be at 6:30 pm Monday, July 7, Tuesday,
July 8 and Thursday, July 10 at 510 W. Main St. The Director will be Alice Lorang. If you cannot
make one of the scheduled audition times, please contact Alice at 746-3756. Production dates
are set for September 4-7, 11-13, 2008. See below for a synopsis of the play.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, TOO! In addition to cast members, the ACT will need workers to help
with the set construction, props, costumes, hair, etc. So if acting isn't your thing, we still need
your assistance. Contact Alice to volunteer today!
BONUS TIME: This production will be the first production to be presented in the newly
renovated Ocotillo Performing Arts Center and will be a major feature of the planned Grand
Opening Week festivities! In addition, a Grand Opening ceremony, tours and other surprises are
in the works.
CALLING ALL TECHIES!! Sometime in mid-August (dates TBA) we will be holding classes for
those interested in learning how to operate the new lighting and sound equipment in the
Ocotillo. We are currently compiling a list of those interested -- we will contact you with more
information when we have set dates and times from the company installing the equipment. If you
are interested, call Reginia at 748-3444 and we will add your name to the list! Pass this info on
to others you feel might be interested but might not be on our mailing list.
PLAY SYNOPSIS: The action is set in Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, LA, where all the
ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager new assistant,
Annelle (who is not sure whether or not she is still married) the outspoken, wise-cracking Truvy
dispenses shampoos and free advice to the town's rich curmudgeon, Ouiser (I'm not crazy, I've
just been in a bad mood for 40 years); and eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who has a raging
sweet tooth; and the local social leader, M'Lynn, whose daughter, Shelby (the prettiest girl in
town), is about to marry a "good ole boy." Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few acerbic but
humorously revealing verbal collisions, the play moves toward tragedy when, in the second act,
the spunky Shelby (who is diabetic) risks pregnancy and forfeits her life. The sudden realization
of their mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength - and love - which
give the play, and its characters, the special quality to make them truly touching, funny and
marvelously amiable company in good times and bad.