Charity Ride for Bikes continues until Dec. 8

Artesia, Dexter, Carlsbad, Hagerman, Lovington and Roswell

Until Dec. 8

Ride for Bikes

The public charity, Ride for Bikes announced that this year it will be awarding 600 bikes to the children of southeastern New Mexico.

That is the most bikes they have done to date. Over the past 12 years, Ride for Bikes has awarded bikes to children in the area. Organizations who have received bikes are: CASA, Grammy’s House, Heart’s Desire, Headstart, Lovington and Artesia public schools and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. More than 4,000 bikes have been donated. They are asking for help to meet this objective. This target is set so that no child is left out.

Any dollar amount or donated bike does make a difference and is greatly appreciated. Volunteers can participate in putting the bikes together on Dec. 8.

For more information and locations, visit rideforbikes.com or email info@rideforbikes.com.

Artesia

Nov. 8

10th-anniversary party of Artesia Arts Council

The public is invited to attend the 10th-anniversary party of the Artesia Arts Council, which includes the Shari Rowe concert at 7 p.m.

There will be hors d’oeuvres, drinks and door prizes, as well as a live auction for the Brooks & Dunn’s official final tour hat, signed by Dunn.

For tickets and more information, call 575-746-4212.

Carlsbad

Nov. 8

Taste of Culture

Experience food from around the world at New Mexico State University Carlsbad’s seventh annual Taste of Culture, 1500 University Drive, sponsored by the NMSU Carlsbad Diversity Committee. Admission is free.

The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. in room 101, 103 and in the courtyard. This annual event has had participants from all over the globe, including food from China, Yemen, Nepal, Iran, South Korea, Scotland, Spain, Nigeria, Mexico, Canada and the Philippines.

For more information visit its Facebook event page or call 575-234-9200.

New Mexico

Nov. 9

New Mexico Runners

The New Mexico Runners have released their schedule and division they play in.

The major arena soccer schedule starts Dec. 1 and ends March 2, 2019. Individual game tickets will be available starting today.

For more information, visit newmexicorunners.com or call 505-663-7786.

Carlsbad

Nov. 11

Fee Free Day at Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The public is invited to experience all national parks, including Carlsbad Caverns National Park, without entrance fees.

For more information, visit nps.gov.

Artesia

Nov. 12

Veterans Day Ceremony

The 2018 Veterans Day Ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at Baish Veterans Park, 511 W. Texas Ave.

The event will include a patriotic performance from Artesia Public School’s third grade choir and the Artesia High School Band. They will be revealing and reading aloud all the new additions to the Wall of Honor. There will be a day full of events.

From 8 to 10 a.m. is the second annual pancake breakfast hosted by J&J Home Care at the First Baptist Church Total Life Center Building, 322 W. Grand Ave. At noon is the Veterans Exhibit opening and reception at Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center, 505 W. Richardson Ave.

For more information, call the Artesia Chamber of Commerce at 575-746-2744.

Artesia

Nov. 18

‘The Gingerbread Girl Musical’

The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center Children’s Theatre Class brings “The Gingerbread Girl Musical” by Lauren Crawford to stage. The performance starts at 4 p.m. at OPAC, 310 W. Main St.

For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com or call 575-746-4212.

Artesia

Dec. 4

Holiday Shindig

The Family Holiday Shindig takes place at the Artesia Public Library, 205 W. Quay Ave., from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The event includes sing-along, stories and pictures with Santa, crafts, games, hot chocolate and cookies.

For more information, call 575-746-4252.

Artesia

Dec. 8

Mariachi Tenampa concert

The band Mariachi Tenampa have their Feliz Navidad concert with holiday favorites.

They perform at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St., at 7 p.m.

For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com or call 575-746-4212.

Artesia

Dec. 13

Irish Christmas in America concert

The Irish Christmas in America show kicks off the holiday season at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St., at 7 p.m.

Produced by Sligo fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada, the hugely popular Irish Christmas in America show features top Irish music, song and dance in an engaging performance rich in humor and boundless energy.

For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com or call 575-746-4212.

Rio Rancho

Dec. 14

Yella Beezy concert

Platinum Recording Artist Yella Beezy will be live at the Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 Civic Center, at 7 p.m., performing his new hit single “That’s On Me.” Special guest is comedian Royce Bell from the hit MTV show “Wild n Out!” This is an all ages show.

For more information, visit santaanastarcenter.com or call 888-694-4849.

Artesia

Dec. 21

The Everly Brothers Experience

The Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main St., presents The Everly Brothers Experience featuring the Zmed brothers at 7 p.m. The show celebrates the pivotal sounds of The Everly Brothers music with enthusiastic crowds all across the US and overseas since 2016.

For more information, visit artesiaartscouncil.com or call 575-746-4212.

Rio Rancho

March 31, 2019

MercyMe — I Can Only Imagine Tour

Christian superstars MercyMe have announced they will be playing the Santa Ana Star Center. Joining MercyMe on their tour will be special guest Crowder. Tickets are now on sale.

For more information, visit santaanastarcenter.com.

Rio Rancho

April 25, 2019

Jeff Dunham “Passively Aggressive”

Tickets are on sale now for ventriloquist Jeff Dunham’s “Passively Aggressive” show at the Santa Ana Star Center, 54 Jemez Canyon Dam Road, Santa Ana Pueblo, at 7 p.m. Dunham’s show is selling out fast. Anybody interested in seeing the comedian with his troupe of characters (Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Melvin the Superhero Guy, Bubba, José Jalapeño on a Stick and cranky old Walter), should get their tickets as soon as possible.

For more information, visit santaanastar.com or call 505-867-0000.

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