Friday October 24
Kiwanis Fish Fry! $16 a ticket or 2 for $30 from 4pm-7pm at The Village, 3011 Buena Vida, Las Cruces.
The City of Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department will host Spooky Splash Movie Nights from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday nights in October at the Las Cruces Natatorium, 1405 E. Hadley Ave. Friday, Oct. 24: “Beetlejuice” (1988), rated PG. Admission is one unopened, non perishable food item per person. Items will be checked for expiration dates upon entry. All donations will benefit the local food bank. Proper swimwear is required. Children 8 and under must be accompanied in the pool by an adult age 18 or older, with a ratio of one adult for every two children. For information, call the Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center at 575-541-2782/TTY 711.
The Friends of the Branigan Library will have their last Book Sale of the year on Friday October 24-Sunday October 26. Friday and Saturday hours are 10-4 and Sunday, fill a bag day, from 1-3. All our book categories and some holiday themed books too. The Branigan Library 200 East Picacho 575-528-4000
Saturday October 25
SkyFiesta, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., at Las Cruces International Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-541-2471
vThe DEA’s prescription drug take-back even is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25th and is open to anyone who wishes to properly dispose prescription drugs. The service is free, anonymous and no questions will be asked. Donation sites: Sam’s Club, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Walmart (Valley), Walgreens (N. Main), Mesilla Town Hall, Anthony Public Library, White Sands Missile Range, Hatch Police Department and Sunland Park Police Department.
St. Paul's Church Fall Festival Trunk or Treat with FREE BOOKS FOR KIDS! Delta Kappa Gamma will be giving away free books for kids during this safe trunk or treat event. Bring your friends! Oct 25th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the parking lot at the corner of Alameda and May Streets.
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 October 26
Chapter 431 Vietnam Veterans Food Drive, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Walmart Supercenter, 3331 Rinconada Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-449-1926
Monday October 27
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 October 29
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
Ongoing Events
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild meets in the winter at 5 p.m. on the third Monday every month at the American Legion Post 10, 1185 Madrid Ave. Info: 575-639-4327
Southern NM N Scalers Model Railroad Club meets at the Southern NM Fairground and are open to the public the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Enter through the far west gate. Contact Mike Fifer, 575 993 7078 for more information
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.
Hope & Healing Ambercare Grief Group meets at 12:30 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.
