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Little Argus: Jan. 12
Carlsbad Current-Argus
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Meeting: Christian Women's Club will meet from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Stevens Inn. Bev Crawford will speak on wisdom and Michelle London will sing. Claudia Estrada will present Stay Healthy and Happy in 2016. Call 575-885-9595 or 575-887-2249 for more information.
Support group: There will be an Alzheimers and related dementias support group at 2 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Landsun Parkhouse Clubhouse. The topic will be "Care giving tool for dementia behaviors." For more information, call 575-361-2203.
Fundraiser: There will be a cheesecake sale youth fundraiser from 4 p.m. until sold out on Jan. 13 at 2322 Iris St. The price is $10 per cheesecake. Call 575-628-0309 to order.
Asado sale: There will be an asado sale starting at 11 a.m. Jan. 13 at 2322 Iris Street. The price is $8. Call 575-628-0309 to order.
Dog houses: Do you need a dog house? CPAWS has small, medium and a few large doghouses for those who qualify. Must be picked up. Call Darya Ramirez at 575-200-8536 or Suzanne Hathon at 575-302-2341.
Closure: Eddy County offices will be closed Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. The Sheriff's Department deputies will remain on duty and the road department will have a road crew on call.
Voting: Absentee voting for the Artesia and Carlsbad school district elections will begin Jan. 8 and end on Jan. 29. Absentee in person voting can be done from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. at the Artesia Clerk's Sub Office and from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Carlsbad Clerk's Office. Call 575-885-3383 to request an absentee application.
Poll worker training: Poll worker training for the Artesia and Carlsbad school elections will be at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at 325 S. Main St. in Carlsbad and at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at 602 S. First St. in Artesia. For questions, call 575-885-3383.
No school: Loving Municipal Schools will not have school on Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday.
Skeet shoot: There will be a skeet shoot fundraiser for Sarah Carnero at 10 a.m. Jan. 23 at Old Motor Cross, off Rains Rd. and CR 206. Cost is $20 per person. There will be prizes and a raffle. For more information, call George Castro at 575-706-4490.
Grief support: There will be an 8-week grief recovery support group that will begin Jan. 14 and end March 3. Sessions will be from 10-11 a.m. at Landsun Homes Manor, 2002 Westridge Rd. For more information, call 575-234-5830.
Meeting: The Republican Women's Club of Carlsbad cordially invites you to the Annual Membership Coffee from 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 23 at 1702 Mountain Shadow Drive in Carlsbad. Please join us for fellowship and meet and greet some of the 2016 local candidates! For more information, call 240-305-7179.
Heat assistance: United Way of Carlsbad & South Eddy Counties 211 program will be assisting families in completing paperwork for the Heat NM program paid for through Salvation Army. The assistance will be a maximum of $120 per account and assistance may only be received once a year. United Way staff will be available from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F and may be reached by calling 575-887-3504 or dialing 211.
AARP: AARP meetings are held at 3 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the North Mesa Senior Recreation Center located at 1112 N. Mesa (behind Denny's). AARP membership is only $5 a year. Membership to NMSRC is required to attend meetings at a cost of only $7.50 annually for anyone age 40 and older. For more information, please contact NMSRC at 575-885-6487.
Donations needed: CPAWS, an animal advocacy 501(c)(3) is looking for donations in order to continue our free dog and cat food giveaway and our dog house project. CPAWS qualifies low income families to receive free dog and cat food to help them keep their pets. All animals must be spayed or neutered within 3 months in order to continue to receive food. Please contact Suzanne Hathon at 575-302-2341. Donations can be made at Carlsbad National Bank, acct. #66141. Call us to receive a tax deductible form as donations are tax deductible. Thank you from CPAWS.
Computer classes: The San Jose Center is offering free one-on-one computer lessons. Lessons are on an individual basis and based on what you need to learn and the time that you need. For more information, call the center at 575-885-1402.
Bereavement services: Golden Services Home Health, Hospice and Counseling offers bereavement support services and counseling for individuals and groups. If interested in participating please contact Pastor Jason Shirley or Pastor Dave Rogers at 575-885-3082 for an appointment.
Community Focus: Community Focus invites anyone interested in our great community of Carlsbad and Eddy County to their weekly Friday meetings. Meetings are at IHOP at 2529 S. Canal St. in Carlsbad. From 7-7:30 a.m. there is a meet-and-greet, breakfast ($7) is at 7:30 a.m. and the presentation is at 8 a.m. Upcoming schedule: Jan. 15: George Veni, Natl. Cave & Karst Research Institute (NCKRI). Anyone wishing to promote their organization to community-minded people, please contact Richard Bradley at rbradley1@farmersagent.com to register.
Volunteers needed: United Way is seeking volunteers for Tax Help New Mexico. Training will be provided to individuals interested in assisting with tax preparation for seniors and low income individuals. For more information, please call the United Way office at 575-887-3504 or email 211@unitedwayofcarlsbad.org.
Republican convention: The Republican Party of Eddy County will hold their Pre-Primary Convention at 10 a.m. Jan. 16 at the Leo Sweet Community Center, 1302 Mission Ave., Carlsbad. Registration begins at 9:30 am. The purpose is to elect 23 delegates to the State Pre-Primary Republican Convention. For more information, call 575-706-0704.
Jewelry classes: The North Mesa Senior Recreation Center offers a class on beaded jewelry with instructor Frieda Bates every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. as one of the many activities held at the center each week. We have a fitness room, pool tables, bingo, card games, quilting and much more. Membership is only $7.50 a year for anyone over 40. Come as a guest and check out what all we have to offer.
Volunteer opportunity: Keep Carlsbad Beautiful offers both volunteer and community service hours (court ordered, school programs, civic organizations, etc.) for community clean up projects year round. To sign up, call Mary Garwood at 575-234-7925.
Prayer revival: Cavern Baptist Church, 110 Russell St., will be open at noon every Wednesday for non-denominational prayer. There is no set program. Come and pray as you will, silent, out loud, or in a group.
Drug disposal: Dispose of unwanted medications (pills, tablets) anonymously at the drop box in the entrance to Carlsbad Police Department, 602 W. Mermod. Liquids, ointments, needles, inhalers are not accepted but can be disposed of at a drug take-back event in spring or fall. Sponsored by Carlsbad Community Anti-Drug/Gang Coalition and City of Carlsbad.
Report graffiti: The Carlsbad Community Anti-Drug/Gang Coalition and Keep Carlsbad Beautiful invite you to report graffiti to the City of Carlsbad for free removal with owner permission. Call 575-887-1200 or dial 311 from a land line. You may remain anonymous.
Artists needed: The 18th Annual Masterworks Spring Show is open to all New Mexico artists. Call Barbara Lohbeck at 505-260-9977 or email at bardean12@comcast.net for more information.
Volunteers needed: Tax preparers, Spanish speaking interpreters and greeters needed for Tax Help New Mexico at St. Peter Lutheran Church. If you would like to learn how to prepare individual tax returns, serve as an interpreter or greeter and help low income and senior households, call LaVelta Jenkins at 575-636-4751 for more information.
Free computer and tablet classes: The Carlsbad Public Library will be offering free technology classes beginning in January. We will cover: Internet basics, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and tablets. Please contact the library for more information at 575-885-6776.
Instructor needed: The North Mesa Senior Recreation Center offers a variety of activities for adults ages 40 and up. We are currently looking for a volunteer ceramics instructor. If you are interested, please call the center at 575-885-6487 or stop by at 1112 N. Mesa (behind Denny's).
Care kits: Boy Scout Pack 286 will be collecting items to make care kits to send to our soldiers overseas. Please contact Sasha Jordan, 575-706-3253, for a complete list of items and to drop them off. Items needed include toothpaste, floss, nail clippers and gum.
Maggie's birthday: Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park will celebrate Maggie the black bear's 11th birthday on Jan. 16. There will be children's crafts and face painting from 1-3 p.m. in the Visitor Center. Guess Maggie's weight for a chance to win a painting by our famous bear. Watch Maggie unwrap her edible birthday gifts during the keeper talk at 3:30 p.m. All Visitor Center activities are free but regular admission fees apply to enter the zoo to see Maggie. For more information, call the park at 575-887-5516.
Free meals: One Love Community Outreach is currently providing meals to the less fortunate in our community from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Saturday at Dr. MLK Jr. Park. If you are interested in volunteering or donating items, please contact Cody Franco at 575-302-0795 or onelovecommunityoutreach@gmail.com.
Celebrate Recovery: You are invited to Celebrate Recovery which meets each Monday night at 5:30 p.m. as a safe place to address your hurts, hang ups, and habits (addictions). 1502 W. Mermod. Info: 1-800-601-4530.
Musicians needed: The North Mesa Senior Recreation Center is currently looking for entertainment for our dances, either bands or a DJ, who are willing to volunteer their time and play for strictly donations. Our dances are held every Wednesday and Friday evening from 7-9:30 p.m. If you are interested, please call either Dina Navarrette or Tina Swindell at 575-885-6487.
Meeting: CPAWS will have their monthly meeting from 6-7 p.m. Jan. 21 at the Carlsbad Public Library annex. Come join a group that focuses on animals in Eddy County and Carlsbad. Volunteers are truly needed to help us continue all the good work we have started. Call 575-302-2341 for more information.
Pet food: The CPAWS monthly dog and cat food giveaway for people who qualify will be from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 30 inside Carlsbad Tractor Supply. Limited spay/neuter certificates and rabies certificates will be available. Get there by 9 a.m. to get yours.
Meeting: Southeast NM Community Action Corporation (SNMCAC) will hold its Board of Directors Meeting at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 at the SNMCAC building, 1915 San Jose Blvd. For more information, call 575-887-3939.
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