Today
No additional events scheduled.
Monday
Summer reading program
A summer reading program will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Aug. 2 at Puckett Elementary School. All Puckett scholars are invited to prime their reading skills for the upcoming school year. Info: (575) 234-3311.
Calvary Assembly VBS
Calvary Assembly, 1105 N. Pate St., will host Vacation Bible School from 6-8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for students entering kindergarten through fifth grade. Register: (575) 885-9152 or www.carlsbadcalvary.com.
First Assembly VBS
First Assembly of God, 1502 W. Mermod St., will host Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. The theme is "I.D. Investigation Destination" featuring snacks, music and games.
Preschool Music Camp
First Baptist Church, 112 N. Alameda St., will host Preschool Music Camp from 10 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday for children who will turn 4 before Sept. 1 through kindergarten graduates. Sign up: fbccarlsbad.org. Info: (575) 887-1158.
Tuesday
Shooting range closure
The Carlsbad Municipal Shooting Range will be closed to the public Tuesday and Wednesday. A group from University of New Mexico will be performing a contracted survey. It will reopen Thursday.
Announcements
Church concert
Sonrise will be in concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Blodgett Street Baptist Church, 1500 W. Blodgett St. Nursery provided. Free admission.
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 canceled
The Carlsbad Literacy Program's annual adult Spelling Bee and Silent Auction has been canceled due to a lack of teams
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.
Hillcrest Baptist VBS
Hillcrest Baptist Church, 605 N. Sixth St., will host Vacation Bible School from 5-8 p.m. July 29-Aug. 2 for preschool through fifth grade. Register: 9 a.m. to noon and 1-3 p.m. at the church office. Info: (575) 887-1128.
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.
School supplies
The Back 2 School Bash school supply giveaway will be held from 5-10 p.m. Aug. 10 at the Riverwalk Recreation Complex, 400 Riverwalk Dr., featuring music by Preordained and S.O.G. There will also be games and a dance off. Donations of supplies are still needed. Info: (575) 302-2095.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LMS board meeting reset
The Loving Municipal Schools' Board of Education meeting has been rescheduled for 5 p.m. Monday, July 30, in the high school board room. Copies of the agenda will be available 72 hours prior in the central office.
Cowboy Camp
Sammie Hughes Cowboy Camp will be held Aug. 2-4 at Guadalupe Christian Camp, 56 Christian Camp Road, beginning with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Friday and continuing through a 12:30 p.m. lunch Sunday.
Oil and Gas Summit
The Mayor's Oil and Gas Summit 2013 will be held from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, at the Walter Gerrells Performing Arts Center, 4021 National Parks Hwy. Attendance is free. Lunch provided. RSVP, by Aug. 19: (575) 887-3798 or mayor.office@cityofcarlsbadnm.com.
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.
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.
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.
Exchange student hosts
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is seeking local host families for international high school exchange students. Info: (800) 733-2773 or www.host.asse.com.
Fundraiser musical
Carlsbad Community Theater's 37th summer fundraiser musical will be a youth production of "Wonderland" at 7:30 p.m. July 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.
Gospel concert
The Jacob Austin Band will perform in concert at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Garden Street Baptist Church, 2806 Garden St. Info: www.jacob-austin.net, silverkees@aol.com or (281) 610-3925.
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