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EVENTS: Getting busy for Christmas

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Friday, Dec. 8

“Art of the Yellow Springs” with Dr. Margaret Goehring with the Academy of Learning in Retirement, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Info: 575-635-8725.

Eighth Annual Holiday Art Sale, 4:30-7 p.m., Las Cruces Clay and Studio, 614 E. Lohman Ave.. Info: 575-800-5971.

Luminarias at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, 5-7:30 p.m., 56501 N. Jornada Road. Info: www.asombro.org

“A Snow White Christmas,” by A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley, 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Info: achildrenstheatre.org.

“The Nutcracker,” with Borderlands Ballet and Paso del Norte Chamber Orchestra, 7 p.m., ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. Info: borderlands-ballet.com

“The Nutcracker,” 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music

Los Pastores del Valle de La Mesilla, Christmas Play, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Boutz Road. Info: Christine at 575-649-1848

“Ben Hur,” 8 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org

Saturday, Dec. 9

NARFE Christmas Breakfast, 8:30 a.m., Creative Arts Room, Good Samaritan Village, 3011 Buena Vida. Info: Book a spot with Carol at 575-382-7686

Eighth Annual Holiday Art Sale, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Las Cruces Clay and Studio, 614 E. Lohman Ave. Info: 575-800-5971.

Artists’ Reception for NM Watercolor Society’s Fall Member exhibit, noon-4 p.m., Doña Ana Arts Council Gallery, 230 S. Water St. Info: nmwatercolorsociety.org.

Book Signing Event: Eleven local authors, noon-4 p.m. at Mesilla Valley Mall. Info: gpintar1932@gmail.com.

Dinosaur holiday crafts, noon-4 p.m., Zuhl Museum at NMSU, 775 College Drive. Make your own dinosaur decorations, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. Free event with supplies and refreshments provided. Info: 575-646-4714, zuhl@nmsu.edu.

“A Snow White Christmas,” by A Children’s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley, 1 p.m., Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Info: achildrenstheatre.org.

“Tuba Christmas” Public Performance, 2 p.m. at Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe St. Info: akaplan@nmsu.edu

“Meet the Artist, William D. Moore,” 2-4 p.m., MAS Gallery at Mas Art, 144 Wyatt Drive. Featuring the Visions of Nature show featuring watercolor, gouache, acrylic. Info: 575-526-9113, info@masartllc.com.

“The Nutcracker,” with Borderlands Ballet and Paso del Norte Chamber Orchestra, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. Info: borderlands-ballet.com

Open house – meet the artist, 4-7 p.m., Agave Gallery, 2250 Calle de San Albino, Info: 575-339-9870

Los Pastores del Valle de La Mesilla, Christmas Play, 7:30 p.m., Holy Cross Church, 1327 N. Miranda. Info: Christine at 575-649-1848

“The Sound of Music,” 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music

“Ben Hur,” 8 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org

Sunday, Dec. 10

“The Sound of Music,” 2 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music

“Ben Hur,” 2:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org

“Sounds of the Season,” with the Mesilla Valley Concert Band, 3 p.m. at Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe. St. NMSU. Info: www.mesillavalleyconcertband.org.

Chanukah on the Plaza includes concert by Dan Bern and giant menorah lighting, 4 p.m., Plaza de Las Cruces. Info: www.chabadlc.org/concert

Wednesday, Dec. 13

“On the Silk Road - Dunhuang” with Dr. Margaret Goehring with the Academy of Learning in Retirement, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Info: 575-635-8725.

Thursday, Dec. 14

“Ben Hur,” 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org

“The Sound of Music,” 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music.

Friday, Dec. 15

“Dissecting a Chinese Ink Painting” with Dr. Margaret Goehring with the Academy of Learning in Retirement, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Info: 575-635-8725.

Noche de las Luminarias, 5-8:30 p.m. at the Fort Selden Historic Site, Radium Springs, I-25 exit 19, 13 miles North of Las Cruces. Info: 575-526-8911.

“The Nutcracker,” with Borderlands Ballet and Paso del Norte Chamber Orchestra, 7 p.m. at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. Info: borderlands-ballet.com

“The Sound of Music,” 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music

“Ben Hur,” 8 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org

Saturday, Dec. 16

Epilepsy Support & Education Services, Inc. meetings. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. third Saturday of every month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Info: 575-636-4500 or EpilepsySupportNM.org.

“The Nutcracker,” with Borderlands Ballet and Paso del Norte Chamber Orchestra, 2 p.m., ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. Info: borderlands-ballet.com

“The Sound of Music,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music.

“Ben Hur,” 8 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org

Sunday, Dec. 17

Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property open for Nativity scene visitation, 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Calle Principal on the Old Mesilla Plaza. Must have tickets in advance, $5. Info: 575-202-1638.

“The Sound of Music,” 2 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music

“Ben Hur,” 2:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org

Monday, Dec. 18

“Reclusive Gardens” with Dr. Margaret Goehring with the Academy of Learning in Retirement, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Info: 575-635-8725.

Tuesday, Dec. 19

“Farm La-La,” 4-8 p.m., Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Lights, trolley rides, crafts, s’mores, hot chocolate, crafts provided by the Doña Ana County 4-H members. Admission: $5.  Info: 575-522-4100.

Ongoing

Overeaters Anonymous, noon Wednesdays at St. James Episcopal Church, 102 St. James St. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.

Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Barbara at 575-405-9128.

Tai Chi in the Park free introductory classes every Thursday. 9-10 a.m. at the Mesilla Park Recreation Center in the Park. Ongoing class in the traditional Yan Family Tai Chi Long Form. Information: 915-584-4730.

Weaving for Justice textile sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.at First Christian Church Atrium, 1809 El Paseo Road. Held on the third Saturday of the month, all proceeds go to Maya weaving cooperatives in Chiapas, Mexico. Info: www.weaving-for-justice.org.

Meditation and Healing Service 6 p.m. each Wednesday at Unity of Las Cruces, 575 N. Main St. Through meditation, experience the presence of God. A new service with Rev. Jennifer Kleitz. Info: 575-523-4847.

Breast Cancer Support Group, 9:15 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month, at Memorial Medical Center Annex meeting room (entrance on the west side of the hospital). Info: Maricela at 505-453-1789.

Grief Share Program, 3-5 p.m. at Sierra Vista Community Church, 514 N. Telshor Blvd. (behind T-Mobile) Info; 575-526-9535.

Grief Share Program. 3 p.m. Sundays at Morning Star Church, 2941 Morning Star. Program lasts for 13 weeks. Contact: Cris Fernandez, crisfern@me.com.

Epilepsy Support & Education Services, Inc. meetings. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. third Saturday of every month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Info: 575-636-4500 or EpilepsySupportNM.org.

Federation of Democratic Women of Doña Ana County, at 6 p.m., Village at Northrise, Hallmark Building, 2882 N. Roadrunner Parkway every second Tuesday. Info: Sherri Nolan at 575-644-8207.


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