Today
Star Party
A free Star Party will be held at 8:30 p.m. today (July 14) in the east main parking lot of the Carlsbad Caverns visitor center. Telescopes will be available. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Theater programs about the night sky will be held from 5-6 p.m. in the visitor center. The Bat Flight Program will begin at 7:45 p.m. Info: (575) 785-2232.
Camp meetings
New Beginnings Church of God, 234 N. Sixth St., will host camp meetings at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. today (July 14) and 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, with various speakers. Info: (575) 706-3067 or (575) 628-8380.
Monday
Toddler Time
Toddler Time will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Public Library, 101 S. Halagueno St., for ages 0-3, featuring creative movement, music and playtime. Info: (575) 885-6776.
Stuff the Bus
United Way's Stuff the Bus collections will be held at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Walmart, with community teams competing to see who can donate the most school supplies for children in need. Info: (575) 887-3504.
Zoo Camp
Slots are still open for the second week of Zoo Camp at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park. The theme is "Birds of the Chihuahuan Desert." Second session, Monday through Friday, is for ages 10-12. Camp runs 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Space is limited. Prices/register: (575) 887-5516.
Summer Reading Academy
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free Summer Reading Academy with fun activities, free T-shirts and prizes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through July 26 for Pate Elementary students. Limited space. Register: (575) 234-3310.Health Sense speaker
CMC's Senior Circle will host a Health Sense Presentation at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Carlsbad Medical Center, 2430 W. Pierce St., featuring Roni Barnhart, preadmission nurse of Surgical Services on the importance of preadmission and living wills. Light lunch provided. Info: (575) 234-3331.
Tuesday
Lions speaker
Carlsbad Downtown Lions will host speaker Lori Stampley of the Eye Bank when it meets for lunch at noon Tuesday at Carlsbad Medical Center. Info: (575) 361-8438.
Story time
Big Trucks story time with craft will be held at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday at Carlsbad Public Library, 101 S. Halagueno St., for ages 4 and up, featuring an outdoor water demonstration by Judith Ortego of Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District. Info: (575) 885-6776.
Municipal Court closure
Carlsbad Municipal Court will close for training after morning arraignments Tuesday and be closed through Thursday for training. It will reopen at 7:45 a.m. Monday, July 22.
Announcements
Veterans cemetery
Donations are being sought to help build the Carlsbad veterans cemetery. To donate, send to Carlsbad Foundation Veterans Cemetery Fund, 114 S. Canyon St., ATTN: Jim Harrison, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
Location change
C-PAWS will meet at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Carlsbad Police Department, 602 W. Mermod St., during July and August.
JMA meeting canceled
The July meeting of the Jefferson Montessori Academy Council of Trustees has been canceled.
Enchilada supper fundraiser
An enchilada supper fundraiser will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Lakeview Christian Home - Northgate, 1905 W. Pierce St. Carry out and drive thru available - follow the signs. Tickets, $9 per plate, are available from Lakeview employees or at the main office.
Kids Kollege
Kids Kollege classes will be held from July 29 to Aug. 2 at ENMU Roswell for ages 8-14. Classes include Frisbee Golf, Rockets, Solar Pictures, Basic Sewing, Exploring Earth, Solar Cars, Ice Cream Store and an Out of this World class about rockets and planets. Info: www.roswell.enmu.edu. Register: (575) 624-7041.
Game Day
A come and go Game Day will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 17, at Carlsbad Public Library, 101 S. Halagueno St., featuring video games. This is the last day to turn in tickets for reading prizes. Info: (575) 885-6776.
Teen Art Class
A Teen Art Class will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Carlsbad Public Library, 101 S. Halagueno St., for students entering grades six through 12. Info: (575) 885-6776.
Summer Dance Workshop
The Carlsbad High School Dance Company will hold its 2013 Summer Dance Workshop from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the P.R. Leyva Middle School gym, for students entering fifth grade and up. Cost/info: (575) 302-5750.
Movies in the Park
Free Movies in the Park will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 18 through Aug. 8, at Halagueno Arts Park outside the Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, 418 W. Fox St., featuring raffles and costume contests. Bring your own blankets and chairs. Info: (575) 887-0276, www.cityofcarlsbadnm.com/museum.cfm or Facebook.
Children's presentation
Corporal Baca of the Carlsbad Police Department will visit Carlsbad Library, 101 S. Halagueno St., at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday, July 18, to do a children's presentation. Craft time will be included. Info: (575) 885-6776.
Children's concert
A free children's music concert will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 19, at Carlsbad Library, 101 S. Halagueno St., featuring Martha Clark and Assai String Quartet. Info: (575) 885-6776.
Medicare help
A representative from NM Aging & Long-Term Services will assist those needing help to reduce premiums, deductibles and co-pays for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan and answer questions on Medicaid, Social Security and SSI from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the San Jose Senior Center, 2814 San Jose Blvd. Bring Medicare card and prescription bottles. Appointments: (575) 885-1402.
Road work
Construction has begun on San Jose Boulevard from Diaz Street to Fiesta Drive. This section of road will be closed to through traffic. Work hours will be 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through Nov. 22. Info: (575) 885-8838.
State fair artwork
Artwork by 35 Carlsbad Municipal Schools students will be exhibited Sept. 12-23 at the New Mexico State Fair School Arts Display in Albuquerque. An Arts Preview Night will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Articles for veterans
Marine Corps League No. 678 will make a trip Aug. 10 to ToC's Veteran's Hospital to deliver needed articles to veterans. Items needed include toiletries, clean used clothing, books, etc. Info: (575) 457-2058 or (575) 302-2204.
Spelling Bee reset
The Carlsbad Literacy Program's annual adult Spelling Bee and Silent Auction has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Leo Sweet Community Center. To enter a team, call (575) 885-1752.
Zoo summer hours
Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park has gone to its summer hours, which will be in effect until Sept. 1. The Visitor Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with last entrance to the zoo at 3:30 p.m. Info: (575) 887-5516.
Bypass access change
Traffic needing access to the George Shoup Bypass (NM 200) will need to use the intersection of North Canal Street and CR 206. The intersection at NM 200 and US 62/180 will be closed. The project is scheduled for completion in September.
Lego Logo class
The Community Education Class Lego Logo for ages 8-12 will be held from July 29 through Aug. 1 at NMSU Carlsbad. Register, by Thursday, July 18, in room 1B or (575) 234-9268.
Lego Mania class
The Community Education Class Lego Mania for ages 4-7 will be held from July 29 through Aug. 1 at NMSU Carlsbad. Register, by Thursday, July 18, in room 1B or (575) 234-9268.
Fashion Designer class
The Community Education Class Fashion Designer for ages 8-12 will be held from July 29 through Aug. 1 at NMSU Carlsbad. Register, by Thursday, July 18, in room 1B or (575) 234-9268.
Camp Barbie class
The Community Education Class Camp Barbie for ages 4-8 will be held from July 29 through Aug. 1 at NMSU Carlsbad. Register, by Thursday, July 18, in room 1B or (575) 234-9268.
Jumpstart Kindergarten class
The Community Education Class Jumpstart Kindergarten for ages 4-6 will be held from July 29 through Aug. 1 at NMSU Carlsbad. Register, by Thursday, July 18, in room 1B or (575) 234-9268.
Bird house class
A class on how to make a bird house or bowl from a gourd will be taught at 1 p.m. July 18 and 19 at the San Jose Senior Center, 2814 San Jose Blvd. Cost: $10-$12.50. Reservations: (575) 885-1402.
Community Health Fair
A free Community Health Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at the Roswell Boys & Girls Club, 200 S. Garden. Blood sugar and cholesterol screenings, height and weight checks, blood pressure and body fat analysis will be offered.
Head Start enrollment
Southeast NM Community Action Corporation Head Start Program, 1915 San Jose Blvd., is accepting applications for the 2013-14 program year for children who have turned 3 or 4 before Sept. 1, 2013. Those who turn 5 before Sept. 1 are not eligible. Bring birth certificate, current immunization record, income verification for past year, Social Security card if available and Medicaid or health insurance card if available. Info: (575) 887-3939.
ENMU-R orientations
Eastern New Mexico University Roswell will hold new student orientation from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 7 (register by July 31) in the Instructional Technology Center. Bring placement test scores; picture ID and vehicle registration. Registration: www.roswell.enmu.edu. Info: (575) 624-7405.
Volunteers sought
Landsun Hospice is in need of volunteers. Info: (575) 234-5830.
Convenience Station hours
The City of Carlsbad Solid Waste Department Convenience Station, 302 E. Plaza St., will be open from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday until Nov. 4. Residential waste is accepted. Info: (575) 885-0042.
Free lunches
Free summer meals will be available to all kids 18 and under, Monday through Friday through July 31 at these sites: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Beach House and Riverwalk Recreation Complex, 400 Riverwalk Dr.; and from noon to 1 p.m. at Hillcrest, 215 N. Sixth St., Puckett, 2212 Primrose St., Sunset, 923 Walter St., and Joe Stanley Smith, 505 Alta Vista St. Meals offered during summer school only, July 1-3; 8-31; Aug. 1-6, at Craft, 406 W. Lea St., and Pate, 120 Kircher. Adult meals: $3.35. Gatorade and bottled water: $1.
First Assembly VBS
First Assembly of God, 1502 W. Mermod St., will host Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon July 22-26. The theme is "I.D. Investigation Destination" featuring snacks, music and games.
Music and the Moon
Jaime Michaels will perform a free concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park visitor center. The Full Moon Walk will follow with entrance time from 8-8:30 p.m. Normal zoo entrance fees apply for the walk. Info: (575) 887-5516.
Free concert
Bob Livingston will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park visitor center. Info: (575) 887-5516.
Class of '93
The Carlsbad High School class of 1993 20 year reunion will be held July 26-27 at the Elks Club. Info: (575) 887-0776, (575) 302-6645 or https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cavemen1993/?fref=ts.
Preschool Music Camp
First Baptist Church, 112 N. Alameda St., will host Preschool Music Camp from 10 a.m. to noon July 22-25 for children who will turn 4 before Sept. 1 through kindergarten graduates. Sign up: fbccarlsbad.org. Info: (575) 887-1158.
Increased patrols
The Artesia Police Department, Eddy County Sheriff's Office and New Mexico State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols and seat belt enforcement throughout the month of July. APD will also participate in the 100 Days and Nights of Summer campaign.
Trash, recycling collection
Trash and recycling roll-outs need to be at the curb by 7 a.m. on your service days, regardless of what time trash is usually collected. Numerous factors affect the order in which a route is run, so it will not always be at the same time. Returning for containers that were not out on time is not practical.
Fundraiser musical
Carlsbad Community Theater's 37th summer fundraiser musical will be a youth production of "Wonderland" at 7:30 p.m. July 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26 and 27. No matinee. Tickets: $15 adults; $7.50 all students and are available at Candlewood, 'Round the Corner, Old Pecos Gallery, Blue House, Shade Tree and Kristina's Custom Framing. Info: (575) 887-3157.
Parenting workshop
A parenting workshop will meet at 9 a.m. Saturdays Aug. 3-24 at the Eddy County Extension Office, 1304 W. Stevens St. Topics include: stress, alternatives to spanking, communicating and understanding feelings, family morals, ages and stages and praise and self worth.
Bereavement support
Individual and group bereavement support counseling are being offered by Golden Services Home Health, Hospice and Counseling. Info: (575) 885-3082.
Senior dance
CMC's Senior Circle will host a dance at 6 p.m. Friday, July 19, at 2423 Bonita, with music provided by Jim Goff. Attendees are encouraged to bring a snack to share. Those interested in learning more about the circle are also invited. Info: (575) 234-3331.
Bat Flight Breakfast
Carlsbad Caverns National Park's 56th annual Bat Flight Breakfast will begin at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20. See the bats return to the cave at dawn. Breakfast: $7. All other Bat Flight activities free. First 120 visitors take lantern-lit tours of the Main Corridor at 6 or 6:30 a.m. Info: (575) 785-2232.
Public meeting
There will be a public information meeting on planned improvements at the Bob Forrest Youth Sports Complex, located within the floodplain at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Carlsbad Public Library annex, 101 S. Halagueno St.
Auxiliary volunteers
Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers are needed at Carlsbad Medical Center. If you enjoy helping people and can spare a few hours a week, your services would benefit many at the front desk, gift shop, coffee cart or surgery waiting. Applications available at the CMC front desk Monday through Friday or call (575) 234-3331 or (575) 887-4175.
Packs for Hunger
Questions or comments about Packs for Hunger may be sent to packsforhunger@hotmail.com or visit http://packsforhunger.webs.com.
Cancer retreat
Cancer Services of New Mexico's Family Cancer Retreat will be held Sept. 6-8 at the Marriott Albuquerque Pyramid North. The free program provides adult cancer patients/survivors and loved ones with tools and information to manage the treatment and survival process. Application packets: www.cancerservicesnm.org or (575) 239-4239.
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