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June 20-26
Mesilla Valley Film Society's movie of the week at the Fountain Theatre: The Shrouds, Dir: David Cronenberg, 120 min Drama, Sci-fi, Thriller, Rated R. Karsh (Vincent Cassel), a creative entrepreneur who lost his spouse (Diane Kruger), develops a machine designed to communicate with the deceased. Also starring Guy Pearce. The Fountain Theatre is located at 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, NM. Info: mesillavalleyfilm.org
June 20-26
No Strings Theatre’s final production of the season is Samuel Beckett’s ENDGAME directed by guest director Bobbi Masters. Endgame performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sunday matinees on June 22 and June 29 at 2:30 pm, and a Thursday evening performance at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $18.00 regular admission, $15.00 students and seniors over 65, and all seats on Thursday are $12.00. Reservations (575) 523-1223
Friday, June 20
The Las Cruces Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents Noche de Excelencia, 6 p.m., at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor Dr., Las Cruces. Info: 575-524-8900
Saturday, June 21
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
ACTion Programs for Animals' Second Chance Thrift Store offers end of construction event at 2475 N. Main St. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. with some of the prison program graduate dogs who are ready for a home. Info: 575-571-4654
Sun City Craft Beer Fest, 5-10 p.m., at the El Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Plaza, El Paso. Info: SunCityCraftBeerFest.com
Music in the Park Series: (Make Music Day) Austin Jimmy Murphy – Jazz & Frank Zona – Jazz. Music starts at 7 p.m. at Amador LIVE 302 S. Main Street.
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. Sale of selected items - 25% off. www.weaving-for-justice.org
Shine On Floyd, 8 p.m., at the Plaza Theatre Performing Arts Center, 125 W. Mills Ave., El Paso. Info: 915-532-3776
OutsmART: Self-titled Film Stills, workshop at the NMSU Art Museum, Devasthali Hall, Rm 106 from 1p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Local artist Marcus Xavier Chormicle will lead the workshop. Each workshop has a capacity of 20 participants, please register to secure your spot. Register for June 21 here: https://www.jotform.com/form/251395209251051
Sunday, June 22
Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society, Footprints, to perform for the NM Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival at 7 p.m., Sunday, June 22 at the Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info at newmexicojuneteenthjazzartsfestival.org.
Take By Tides, A Thousand Lives Tour, 3217 El Camino Real Rd, Las Cruces, NM. At The Range, 3217 El Camino Real Rd., Las Cruces.
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, June 23
Mesilla Summer Music Series, 8-10 p.m., at Mesilla Plaza, 2231 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla. Info: 575-524-3262
Wednesday, June 25
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
Thursday, June 26 - Camp Cohen Water Park and Lost Kingdom Water Park will participate in the World’s Largest Swim Lesson, joining tens of thousands of people around the world in a synchronized event aimed at teaching lifesaving water safety skills. Both water parks will host the free event from 9 to 10 a.m., and community members of all ages are encouraged to participate. Info: 915-534-0600 to register
Ongoing Events
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: 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.
