Friday, September 19
Food Truck Friday! Catch it every third Friday of the month, 5-8 PM, in the lower parking lot at Morning Star UMC Las Cruces (2941 Morningstar Dr.)
Contra Dance with Carol Ann Fugagli and the Mesilla Valley String Band, 7:30 p.m. at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle De Santiago, Mesilla. Info: 575-63.6-5509
NMSU Art Museum opening reception for: Jennifer Ling Datchuk: RIPENING, Greetings from Tijuana, and Necessary Futures exhibits. Reception starts at 5:30 p.m. at the University Art Museum. Info: uam.nmsu.edu
Fountain Theatre Film of the week: In the Fire of War, Sept 19th - 25th, 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: 575-524-8287
Teen Night: Car Show Takeover (Ages 12-17) Friday, Sept 19th | 7–10 PM Pull up for the LOUDEST Teen Night yet. We’re packing the lot with custom rides, tricked-out cars, and some serious fire under the hood. YOU and your friends can also vote for the Teen Choice Award. Free food, games, prizes and security present. 330 W Las Cruces Ave., Info: josh@bgclascruces.org
Saturday, September 20
Klein Park Festival! FREE EVENT! 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at 155 N Mesquite Street, Las Cruces. EVERYTHING IS FREE! Clothing, face painting, food, health screenings, jumping ballons, train rides, live music, bike raffles, games & prizes and more! Info: kleinparkoutreach.com or 575-524-0985
Super Secret Improv Show! Starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Black Box Theater, 430 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Tickets are $10. Info: 575-523-1223
Bulls and Bumpers- Bull Riding & Car Show Event Out at the Fairgrounds. 12125 Robert Larson Blvd., Las Cruces, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. $15 per person. 12 & under free. For more information on EVENT DETAILS please call Freddie Martinez: 575-640-8781 or Gaylan Hood: 505-688-0214.
You are invited to attend a special combined meeting of the Neighborhood Watch groups in Las Cruces on September 20th at 9:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Those interested in starting a neighborhood watch are also encouraged to attend. District Attorney Fernando Macias will be the featured speaker. Following his talk, there will be a time for questions and answers from the audience. For more information, contact Nancy Hastings, 575.541.5744.
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES UNDER THE STARS! Snow White (PG) Starting at dusk at 302 S. Main Street (Formerly Amador LIVE) bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family.
Flights & Sites, 8-11 a.m., at the War Eagles Air Museum, 8012 Airport Rd., Santa Teresa. Info: WarEaglesAirMuseum.com
Weaving for Justice will sell Maya textiles, 10am to 3pm in the Atrium of the First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Rd. Las Cruces. Proceeds go to Maya weaving collectives in Chiapas, Mexico. www.weaving-for-justice.org
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
Sunday, September 21
Chapter 431 Vietnam Veterans Food Drive, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Walmart Neighborhood Market, 150 Sonoma Ranch Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-449-1926
Monday, September 22
Film Las Cruces presents The Wrap, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-805-3456
Wednesday, September 24
Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-201-3853
Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo Sept 24-28th at 12125 Robert Larson Boulvard, Las Cruces. Info: snmstatefairgrounds.net
Thursday, September 25
NMSU Women’s Soccer vs. Delaware at 7 p.m. at NMSU Soccer Complex, 1830 Stewart Street, Las Cruces
Ongoing Events
Grief Support Group 2nd & 4th Thursdays at St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Open to all and free of charge. Hosted by High Desert Hospice. Info:575-201-3636.
Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.
Saturday Morning Breakfast for Veterans, 8-10 a.m. every Saturday at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Coffee & Donuts for Veterans, 8-11 a.m. every Monday & Wednesday at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Overeaters Anonymous, noon Wednesdays at St. James Episcopal Church, 102 St. James St. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.
Unity of Las Cruces Prayer & Meditation Circle, 7 p.m. each Wednesday via Zoom. ID 817 3441 31190. Passcode WEDSVC. Info: 575-936-3019.
Las Cruces Ukes meets for a Strum for Fun play-along, 5:30 p.m. every Thursday at Las Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, in the Creative Arts Room. Info: lascrucesukes@gmail.com.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Weekly weight loss support group, meets at 5:30 p.m. every Thursday, at the Center for Spiritual Healing, 575 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-522-6760
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.
Coalition of Conservatives in Action, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Kitchen Kraft Home, 980 N. Telshor Blvd. Info: 816-510-1105.
Friday Nite Trivia for Veterans and guests, 6-10 p.m. at Deming American Legion Bataan Post 4, 619 W. Spruce St., Deming. Info: 575-546-8385
Los Leones de Mesilla Lions Club meets 6:30 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesday at La Posta Restaurant, 2410 Calle de San Albino, Mesilla. Info: 915-613-6315
Model A Ford Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Sunday of the Month at Rudy's Barbeque 1020 N Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces. Info: 541-499-1356.
Grief Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month, at Ambercare Home Health, 3870 Foothills Rd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-556-8409
DIY Mental Boost is a free dine and learn mini workshop at 11:45 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Location varies. Text ‘workshop’ to 575-201-3769 for reservation link.
Federation of Democratic Women of Doña Ana County, at 6 p.m., Holy Family Catholic Church, 702 Parker Road, every second Tuesday. Info: Sherri Nolan at 575-644-8207.
The Climate Info: walknbeauty@countermail.comEmergency Legislative Action Committee meets , 6 p.m., every second Thursday at the Unitarian Universalist Church activities room, 3845 N. Swan St., Silver City.
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of every month, at American Legion Post 10, 1185 E. Madrid Ave., Las Cruces. Info: Linnea at 575-521-0521
The Minnesota Club meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of every month, at various restaurants around Las Cruces. Info: Call Dee – 575-642-5789 or Kris at 575-323-3624 or Kmaierrn@msn.com
Dona Ana Doll Club meets on the third Saturday of the month at different eating establishments around town. Info: Annalie Rollins at 915-479-3537.
Epilepsy Support & Education Services, Inc. meetings. 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays of every month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Info: 575-636-4500 or EpilepsySupportNM.org.
The Mutual UFO Network presents Coffee Cups & Flying Saucers, 11 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month at Otero Artspace, 1118 Indiana Ave., Alamogordo. Info: 860-324-7614
Desert SW Cancer Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon 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.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offers free training sessions in genealogy, 11 a.m.-noon on the last Wednesday of the month, and 6:30-7:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month, at 2915 E. Idaho Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-496-5277
Explore Fort Selden Historic Site with ranger-guided tours on Wednesday mornings from June to August. 9 - 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Fort Selden Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Rd, Radium Springs, NM, 88054.
On the second Tuesday and Thursday monthly AARP Driver Safety courses are presented at First Light Credit Union (3791 E Lohman). 11:00am-3:00pm. Good for discount on auto insurance. $20 AARP members, $25 Non-AARP. Call 760-505-4757 to register and for information.
