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September 5
Mary Beagle oil painting and sculpture reception, 5-7pm, Tombaugh Gallery, 2000 S. Solano, at the Unitarian Universalist Church.
Pickamania, 6-9 p.m. at the Black Range Lodge, 50 Kingston Main Street, Kingston. Info: 575-895-5652
Fine Art Flea Market at 5 p.m. at 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces. Come celebrate with music, art and the community. Grab those Original Pieces for that original love. Country Music Star Dzaki Sukarno LIVE on the Plaza in Las Cruces, New Mexico Sept 5th, 2025 at 8pm!!!Native American Owned and Operated Info: 505-737-3278
Audition notice for NMSU Theatre Arts & American Southwest Theatre Company's production for A Christmas Carol. Looking for 8-10 adult actors and 4-6 young actors (age 6-18) From 5 p.m.-8 p.m., September 5th - 7th at 1000 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-646-5301
Fountain Theatre Film of the week: Cloud, Sept 5th-11th, 2469 Calle De Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: 575-524-8287
September 6
Super Secret Improv Show! Starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Black Box Theater, 430 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Tickets $10. Info: 575-523-1223
NMSU vs Tulsa Football Game at 7pm at Aggie Memorial Stadium! It’s Hispanic Heritage Day at the Stadium.
FREE OUTDOOR MOVIES UNDER THE STARS! The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (PG-13) Starting at dusk at 302 S. Main Street (Formerly Amador LIVE) bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family.
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
September 7
Chapter 431 Vietnam Veterans Food Drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Save Mart, 495 N. Valley Dr., Las Cruces. Info: 575-449-1926
Full Moon Night at White Sands National Park. Concert by Randy Granger starts at 7 p.m. Park open until 10 p.m.
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church are hosting their 2nd Annual Health and Wellness Fair. The Health Fair will take place on Sunday September 7th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. The event is open to all members of the Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church and the surrounding community. 4805 Byron Street, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: 915-637-8356 or npeters@elp.rr.com
The Mesilla Valley Film Society will present a special screening of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Sunday, September 7 at 7:30 PM at the historic Fountain Theatre. This celebrated 1994 film stars Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, and Terence Stamp, who passed away on August 17 at the age of 87. 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Tickets: www.mesillavalleyfilm.org
September 8
Mesilla Valley Chorale will begin rehearsals at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 6:30 PM to register and distribute music. Info: mesillavalleychorale.org
September 10
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
September 11
Veterans Claims & Benefits Workshop, FREE OF CHARGE! Veterans, spouses, or family members, do you need to file a disability claim or a Dependency and Indemnity Compensation claim? Need to apply for VA medical benefits? Bring a Valid ID, medical records, a summary statement to support your claim, and military and dependent documents and VA Disability Award Letters. Service Officers will be present to assist you. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Genevieve's Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Ave., Las Cruces If you need a ride, Please contact Don: 616-717-2393 or contact the DAV Transportation Coordinator at (575) 915-4899. For more information contact Jerry - 575-339-3526
Patriot Day - Flag raising (half-staff) and reveille at 8 a.m., with retreat (flag lowering) 5 p.m., at Veterans Memorial Park, 1251 N Roadrunner Pkwy., Las Cruces.
Join us for a special book launch celebration on Thursday, September 11th, at 6:30 PM at the Dona Ana Arts Council Building, located at 230 South Water Street, Las Cruces. Local authors George Pintar and Jan D. Thomas will take you behind the scenes of their latest work—sharing the inspiration, challenges, and creative sparks that brought their story to life.
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.
