Events for July 2017
Artesia Chamber of Commerce
Jun 12 - Aug 4    Friends, Fun & Free Food - Summer Meal Program
Children and youth 18 years and younger eat FREE!
Parents, Co-Workers, Grandparents or Friends join for $4.00 each
Date: June 12, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Contact: Changing Lives Coalition, Inc. 575.736.7024
Date/Time Details: Artesia Recreation Center
612 N. 8th Street
Jul 4    Fourth of July Celebration
Date: July 4, 2017
Location: Firecracker Golf Scramble - Artesia Country Club 575-746-6732

Star Spangled Dash - 5K & 10K Fun Run with Red, White & Blue Color
575-736-7024

DOES Downtown Parade - parade route: Main Street (Bulldog Blvd - 2nd Street - registration forms available at Chamber of Commerce)

Firefighter Olympics (Jaycee Park)

4 v 4 CoEd Volleyball (Jaycee Park) $15 registration fee - 575-308-8019

Fireworks!! (Jaycee Park) Broadcast in park and on 93.7FM KSVP
Contact: Artesia Chamber of Commerce - 575.746.2744
EMail: events@artesiachamber.com
Date/Time Details: Times vary per event
Fireworks at Jaycee Park 8:45 p.m. - Free to the Public!
 
Fees/Admission: Registration fees vary per event - Call for details
Fireworks free to the public - no entry or parking fees
Jul 6    Dedication of Founders Bench
Date: July 6, 2017
Location: Artesia Public Library
205 W. Quay
Contact: For more information, call the Artesia Public Library 575.746.4252
Jul 6    All Hands On Deck! Show
This show is an all-singing, all-dancing, all-American 1942 Roadshow & Radio Broadcast reproduction filled with songs, dances and laughs Amercia has loved for 70 years.
Date: July 6, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center
Contact: OPAC 575.746.4212
Date/Time Details: 7:00 p.m.
Jul 11    Power Lunch
Power Lunch featuring Walter Nusbaum - enjoy lunch and networking along with an inspiring lesson that can be applied in all aspects of life!

Learn who will be named Devon Energy's next Hometown Hero!
Date: July 11, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: First Baptist Church
Total Life Center
322 W. Grand
Contact: 746-2744
EMail: events@artesiachamber.com
Date/Time Details: 12 Noon - out in time to be back at work by 1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Lunch $5.00
Jul 13    Summer Movies at Heritage Walkway
Tonight's movie:  The Labrynth (1986) PG, 1hr 41 min

Bring a chair and a drink - popcorn provided
Date: July 13, 2017
Website: http://artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Heritage Walkway (Downtown | 300 Block of Main Street)
Contact: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 575.746.4212
Date/Time Details: Movies begin at sunset
Fees/Admission: No admission fee
Jul 15    Main Street Fashion Show
Several Artesia clothing boutiques sharing the stage
Date: July 15, 2017
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Website: http://artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center
310 W. Main Street
Contact: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 575.746.4212
Fees/Admission: Entry fee is personal hygiene item to donate to Grammy's House (local domestic violence shelter)
Jul 17 - Jul 21    NDI Summer Dance Institute
Calling all kids entering 5th or 6th grade!
Join National Dance Studio's Summer Dance Institute!
This is a week long summer dance program, including jazz, tap, vocals and NDI New Mexico style dance.
Date: July 17, 2017
Location: Roselawn Elementary School Gym
 
Contact: Space is limited! Reserve your spot by calling Carmen Ayala 505.340.0212
Date/Time Details: Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily
Fees/Admission: No registration fee!
courtesy of S.P. & Estelle Yates' Family Foundation
Jul 20    Summer Movies at Heritage Walkway
Tonight's movie:  Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968) G, 2hr 24min

Bring a chair and a drink - popcorn provided
Date: July 20, 2017
Website: http://artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Heritage Walkway (Downtown | 300 Block of Main Street)
Contact: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 575.746.4212
Date/Time Details: Movie begins at Sunset
Fees/Admission: No admission fee
Jul 22    National Day of the Cowboy
WC Jameson Cowboy Poet and Musician
Date: July 22, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Daytime events at Bennies Western Wear
Concert at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center
Contact: OPAC 575.746.4212
Date/Time Details: Bennie's 9:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Concert 7:00 p.m.
Jul 24 - Jul 29    Eddy County Fair
4-H, FFA and Open Class Exhibits open daily
Livestock Shows daily
Carnival starting mid-week
Date: July 24, 2017
Website: http://eddycountyfair.com
Location: Eddy County Fairgrounds
3402 S. 13th Street
Artesia
Contact: 575.746.2744
Date/Time Details: Exhibits Open Daily - Livestock Show Schedule on website
Fees/Admission: Admission Free
Carnival charges for rides
Jul 27    Summer Movies at Heritage Walkway
Tonight's movie:  Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) NR, 1hr 52min

Bring a chair and a drink - popcorn provided
Date: July 27, 2017
Website: http://artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Heritage Walkway (Downtown | 300 Block of Main Street)
Contact: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 575.746.4212
Date/Time Details: Movie begins at sunset
Fees/Admission: No admission fee
Jul 29    Eddy County Fair Livestock Auction
Premier Livestock Auction
Date: July 29, 2017
Time: 8:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Website: http://eddycountyfair.com
Location: Eddy County Fairgrounds (Sale Arena)
3402 S. 13th Street
Artesia
Fees/Admission: Admission Free - Auction Sales vary
Jul 29    Artesia Talent
Artesia Talent (an Artesia Arts Council Fundraiser)
Open to Youth and Adults - come show off your talent!
Audience Participation:  Come vote for your favorite talent
Date: July 29, 2017
Time: 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Website: http://artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center
310 W. Main Street
Contact: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 575.746.4212
Date/Time Details: Talent registration deadline:  July 23, 2017

 
Jul 31 - Aug 5    Missoula Children's Theatre: Aladdin
Missoula Children's Theatre is a week-long residency program starring 50-60 local school age children in a full-scale musical production.
Date: July 31, 2017
Website: http://artesiaartscouncil.com
Location: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center
Contact: Ocotillo Performing Arts Center 575.746.4212
Date/Time Details: Workshops/rehearsals run Monday-Friday

Performance Saturday August 5