Today
Bible study
A “Focusing on Christian Womanhood” Bible study will be held at 6 p.m. today (Jan. 26) and again at 9 a.m. Friday at New Song Christian Fellowship, 1100 W. Pierce St. Info: 361-2390 or 887-2811.
LMS special meeting
The Loving Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 9 a.m. today (Jan. 26) in the board room to consider acceptance of a donation and to discuss board protocol for out of state travel. Copies of the agenda available in the central office at the high school.
Fiber Arts program
The Carlsbad Fiber Arts Guild will meet from 9 a.m. to noon today (Jan. 26) at the Carlsbad Public Library annex, 101 S. Halagueno St. The program will be a series of demonstrations of various fiber techniques, knitting, crochet, tatting, needle weaving, spinning, etc. Info: 887-0216.
LMS quorum possible
A possible quorum of the Loving Board of Education will attend the NMSBA Board Member Institute today (Jan. 26) through Saturday in Santa Fe. No action will be taken.
Free concert
Country singer Curtis Grimes will headline ENMU-Roswell’s spring semester free kick-off concert at 6 p.m. today (Jan. 26) in the Performing Arts Center.
SNMCAC Board meeting
Southeast NM Community Action Corporation will hold a Board of Directors meeting at 6 p.m. today (Jan. 26) at 1915 San Jose Blvd. Info: 887-3939.
Fitness, blood sugar, pressure checks
Free senior fitness testing, blood sugar and blood pressure checks will be held from 8-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. today (Jan. 26) at Senior Circle, 2423 Bonita St. Info: 234-3331.
Friends of the Library
Friends of the Library will meet at 6 p.m. today (Jan. 26) in the Carlsbad Public Library annex, 101 S. Halagueno St. Info: 885-6776.
Friday
Health Sense speaker
The Senior Circle Health Sense Program will host speaker Clint Kendall, chief nursing officer, when it meets at 11:45 a.m. Friday in the Carlsbad Medical Center private dining room. Light lunch provided. Info: 234-3331.
Zumba Gold classes
Zumba Gold classes will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday at San Jose Senior Center, 2814 San Jose Blvd. Wear workout clothes and tennis shoes and bring a bottle of water. Sign up: 885-1402.
Preschool Story Time
Preschool Story Time will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park Visitor Center. The story will be “One Snowy Day.” A short walk in the park (weather permitting) and activity will follow. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Info: 887-5516.
Housing Authority
A special meeting of the Eastern Regional Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Executive Committee will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at 106 E. Reed St., Roswell, to consider and act upon general business. Agendas available at this address or by calling (575) 622-0881.
Saturday
Free tax help
Tax Help NM volunteers will prepare tax returns from 6-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays Jan. 28-April 14 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 1302 W. Pierce St., for those with income below $50,000 and seniors. Bring picture ID, Social Security card(s), last year’s tax return and current year documents. Info: (575) 636-4751.
Relay for Life captains
Team Captain University for all who wish to have a team participating in the 2012 Relay for Life will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Riverwalk Recreation Center, 400 Riverwalk Dr. Info: 200-8582.
Concealed carry class
A 15-hour concealed carry class will be offered starting at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at the American Legion Post 7, 2605 Legion Ave. Proceeds benefit the American Legion Riders Veterans fund to help local vets. Info/reservations: 302-6291.
Star Party
There will be a free Star Party at Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park at 6 p.m. Saturday. Large telescopes will be set up and visitors are encouraged to bring their own as well. Info: 887-5516.
Free classes
Free Kindermusik Demo classes will be offered Saturday, Monday and Wednesday at the First Baptist Church annex building on Stevens Street. These music and movement classes are for children to age 7 and their parents. Reservations: 885-3923. Info: kindermusik.com.
Fundraiser sale
DDLL Community Services will hold a fundraiser featuring menudo and burritos made with homemade tortillas from 4-7 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the San Jose Parish Hall, 1002 De Baca. 32-ounce menudo with drink and dessert will $8; meat with green chile burritos are $3; and bean burritos are $2. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization.
Doughnut fundraiser
There will be a Krispy Kreme Donut fundraiser at 6:30 a.m. Saturday at Jesus Name Tabernacle, 510 S. Elm St. Proceeds will benefit the church youth.
Girl Scout cookies
Girl Scouts will be selling cookies from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Walmart and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Walgreens.
Job fair
There will be a job fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Lea County Events Center Banquet Hall, 5101 N. Lovington Hwy., Hobbs. More than 20 entities will be interviewing and accepting applications for job openings in the region. Info: (575) 397-4969.
Announcements
DWI checkpoint
The Eddy County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an alcohol DWI checkpoint from 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, to 2 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, in the Carlsbad area.
Pancake breakfast
The Kiwanis annual pancake breakfast fundraiser will be held from 6-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Carlsbad High School cafeteria. Tickets are $5 at the door. Children under 6 are free with paying adult. All you can eat. Live entertainment starts at 8:30 a.m. Raffle for a 50-inch TV. Info/tickets: 361-3792. Proceeds benefit youth programs and scholarships.
Senior service hearing
A public hearing for seniors, caregivers, families and service providers to voice their opinions on what services are needed by the seniors of Eddy County will be held at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8, at San Jose Senior Center, 2812 San Jose Blvd.
JMA meeting
The Jefferson Montessori Academy Council of Trustees regular meeting has been reset for Monday, Feb. 27.
Church concert
The Levite Choir from Korea will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Blodgett Street Baptist Church, 1500 W. Blodgett St. Nursery provided.
Cancer survivors dinner
Relay for Life will host a dinner for cancer survivors Saturday, Feb. 11, at the San Jose Hall. RSVP: 200-6131.
Democratic convention
The Democratic Party of Eddy County Pre-Primary Convention will be held from 1-4 p.m. Feb. 4 at IBEW Union Hall, 606 N. Main St. State Central Committee members and delegates elected at this convention will attend the State Pre-Primary Convention. Info: or (505) 830-3650
CHS Variety Show
The Carlsbad High School choirs will present their annual Variety Show at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the P.R. Leyva Middle School Auditorium, 800 W. Church St. Tickets are $5; children 12 and under admitted free with an adult. Tickets available from choir members, boosters and at the door.
Valentine Banquet fundraiser
The second annual Valentine Banquet benefiting Trinity Christian Academy will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Leo Sweet Community Center, 1302 Mission Ave. A steak dinner and entertainment by Soul’d Out will be featured. Tickets available at the school, 111 Mesquite, and from any administrator, teacher or school board member. Info: (575) 941-2037 or 706-6755.
ENMU-R program
Explore a Major Day will be held from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Physical Education Center at ENMU-Roswell. Representatives from all departments and programs will be available to meet with interested students. Info: (575) 624-7404.
Mission Carlsbad
Mission Carlsbad is accepting applications for home repairs through Wednesday, March 31, from low income households. Repairs will take place May 28-June 1 and may include weatherization, painting, wheelchair ramps, step repair, mobile home underpinning, drywall repair, carpentry and roofing. Applications available at 1915 San Jose Blvd., fumcarlsbad.org or snmcac.org. Info: 887-3939.
Free weddings
Calvary Assembly of God, 1105 N. Pate St., will have free weddings during the month of February. Info/sign up: 885-9152.
Passport applications
The Malaga Post Office, 1623 Pecos Hwy., is accepting passport applications from 8-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to noon Saturday. Passport photos onsite. Info: (575) 745-2952.
Student art exhibit
Art done by students of Carlsbad High School and middle schools will be on display through May 2012 in the visitor center at Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Info: nps.gov/cave.
Doghouse donations
The CHS building trades classes are in need of building materials to build dog houses for those in need. Existing dog houses that aren’t in use are also welcome. Info: 234-3319, ext. 286.
Waste collection
Bulk trash and yard waste collection service is offered to customers inside city limits. Place items, branches or bagged grass clippings at the curb or in the alley within your property lines. For safe collection do not place items near a Dumpster, water or gas meter, fence or directly beneath power, phone or cable lines. Info: 885-6262 or .
Scholarships available
The Eddy County Extension Homemakers will be giving three scholarships a year to students of Loving, Carlsbad and Artesia schools. Forms available through school counselors.
Construction meeting
The Canal Street Project monthly open house will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at NMDOT office, 2504 S. Canal St.
Nuclear summit
The first National Nuclear Fuel Cycle Summit will be held April 2-5, including experts from the various nuclear-related industries from across the country. Info: 887-6562 or developcarlsbad.org/index.aspx?NID=556.
CASA raffle
Eddy County CASA’s fifth annual Valentine’s Day Raffle will be held Feb. 9. Tickets are $5 each. Prizes include at 40-inch LCD TV, two-night stay in Ruidoso, jewelry, gift certificates for Pecos Diamond Steakhouse and a $100 Walmart gift card. Need not be present to win. Proceeds benefit abused and neglected children. Info: 887-5966.
Girl Scout cookies
Girl Scout cookies will be for sale through March 4 for $3.50 a box. Info: 885-0682.
Free GED, ESL classes
Adult Basic Education registration is open for free GED and ESL classes. Classes are held at several sites in Carlsbad and Artesia. Info: 234-9250.
SNMCAC funding increase
Southeast NM Community Action Corporation has had an increase in its funding levels for rent, utilities and prescription assistance. Applications may be picked up 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday at 1915 San Jose Blvd. Applicants must meet low income guidelines.
ENMU-R musical auditions
Auditions for ENMU-Roswell’s spring musical production of “Beauty and the Beast” will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30, and Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Performing Arts Center. Must be at least 15. Auditions material provided. Performances set for April 20-22 and 27-29. Info: (575) 624-7398.
MCT auditions
Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre production of “The Secret Garden” will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, at the P.R. Leyva Auditorium, 800 W. Church St., for students from K-12. Students must stay the entire two hours and be available from 4-8:30 p.m. the rest of the week and all day Feb. 11. Info: 885-9041.
MCT performances
The Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “The Secret Garden” at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the P.R. Leyva Auditorium, 800 W. Church St. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children and may be purchased at the door. Info: 885-9041.
Guest minister
Guest minister the Rev. Angela Herrera, of First Unitarian Church of Albuquerque, will speak on “Disobedience” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Desert Spring Unitarian Community, in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 309 W. Shaw St. Info: 200-5267.
Elevator maintenance
There will be limited elevator service on weekdays from Jan. 30-March 8 at Carlsbad Caverns National Park due to routine maintenance. Info: (575) 785-2232.
Citizen police academy
The deadline to apply for the Carlsbad Police Department’s citizen police academy is Feb. 1. The academy will begin March 1 and last 15 weeks. Applications available at the police department, 602 W. Mermod St. Participants must be at least 18 and have no criminal history. Limited to 25 participants.
BLM workshops
The BLM will hold public workshops at 1 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Pecos River Carousel House, 711 Muscatel Dr., and at 6 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Fairgrounds Community Center, 3402 S. 13th St., Artesia. Info: 234-5923 or .
Free tax prep
Free state tax rebate preparation for low income (less than $22,000 per year) will be offered from 1-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at San Jose Senior Center, 2814 San Jose Blvd. Bring picture ID, Social Security cards for all in the household and proof of income sources. Info: 885-1402.
Adult Respite program
Southeast NM Community Action is enrolling for the Carlsbad Adult Respite program. The program is designed to provided families and caregivers support and respite from an around the clock duty. Info: 887-3939, ext. 224.
CASA training
Court Appointed Special Advocates will train new volunteers in the spring to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children living in foster care. Three to four hours per week, screening and background check required. Info: 887-5966 or 118 W. Mermod St.
Addiction support group
Understanding addiction, assistance offered, group discussion, questions answered and support offered at 5 p.m. Tuesdays at 207 W. McKay, Ste. A. Info: (575) 941-2050.
Metal working class
The Continuing Education Class Creative Metal Working will be held from 5-9 p.m. beginning Feb. 6 in room 226 at NMSU-Carlsbad, 1500 University Dr. Register/info: 234-9246 or room 111 at NMSU-C.
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