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Tuesday, Dec. 3
Health Council: Meeting begins at 11:30 a.m. at La Frontera at the intersection of 10th Street and College Avenue. For more information, call 437-9340.
Alamogordo Kiwanis Club: Meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill. For more information, call 434-2814.
Huff-N-Puff: A C.O.P.D. support group, will meet from 1-3 p.m. at the Alamo Senior Center. Guest speaker Erva Jo Yarborough, a registered nurse for Alamogordo Home Care and Hospice, will speak about hospice services. Family, caregivers and guests are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Pulmonary Rehab at 443-2746 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Llyod Haines at 415-3966 or Jackie Sage at 434-3023.
Congressman Steve Pearce: Alamogordo mobile office hours to contact the congressman will be from 2-4 p.m. in room 115 at 1101 New York Ave., in Alamogordo. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 1-855-4-PEARCE.
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Downtown Lions Club: Meet at 6 p.m. at the Twice Blest Thrift Store. For more information, call Jim at 443-3265, Ruth at 434-0119 or Stet at 415-3494.
Democratic Party of Otero County: The group meets at 6 p.m. at the Sunset Run Restaurant. Guest speaker will be Alan Webber, gubernatorial candidate for New Mexico. For more information, call 491-7910.
Chapter AS, P.E.O.: The group will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the parlor of Grace United Methodist Church. Donnie Burt will give the presentation, “It’s Christmas.” For more information, call Charlene at 430-1150.
Alamogordo City Commission: Meets at 7 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers in City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth St. For more information, call the City Clerk’s office at 439-4205.
Preceptor Alpha Pi Chapter, Beta Sigma Phi: The group will meet at 7 p.m. at the home of Jan Jeter. Valerie Pendergrass will present the program. Chapter transferees, others interested in affiliation or for more information, call the chapter’s president at 559-285-0086.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Alamogordo Public Library: Free story time and crafts for children of all ages will be from 1:30-11:30 a.m. at the library. For more information, call Ami or Cliff at 439-4157.
Republican Women of Otero County: The group will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the 19th Hole Restaurant. Guest speaker will be 12th Judicial District Court Judge Angie Snider. For more information, call Grace Gonzales at 430-4141.
Alamogordo Optimist Club: the group meets at 6 p.m. at Pepper’s Grill. 3200 N. White Sands Blvd. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information, call John Cowart at 921-1346 or email optimistjohn68@yahoo.com.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Tularosa Basin Historical Society: The group will present troubadour Steve Cormier at 6:30 p.m. at the Sunset Run Restaurant. For more information, call program chair Claudia Powell at 437-9927 or 682-4663
Friday, Dec. 6
Auxiliary Christmas Fair: The Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will have a fair and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in hospital conference rooms 1-4. Proceeds go to the group’s scholarship fund. For more information, call 437-4669.
Launch Pad Lecture Series: Museum Education Specialist, Michael Shinabery, will present, “Celebrating Gold: 50 Years of Women in Space.” The lecture begins at 9 a.m. at the museum’s first floor. The presentation is free and open to the public. For more information, call 437-2840.
White Sands National Monument: The sixth annual Holiday Open House will be from 5-8 p.m. with live music, ranger programs, children’s activities, luminarias and food. Activities will be held both outside and indoors. For more information, call 479-6124.
Singles of Otero County: Dinner starts at 6 p.m. at the Tulie Cafe. For more information, call Shirley at 434-1144.
Otero County Scottish Rite Club: Monthly meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Airport Grill. All Scottish Rite members, their family and guests are invited to attend. For more information, call 437-4038 or email dasanders3@gmai.com.
Johnny Mack: The live performance will be from 6-9 p.m. at the Alamo Senior Center. Admission is $4 per person. For more information, call 439-4150.
NMSU-A Concert Choir: “Christmas Music: Sacred and Popular,” directed by Stephen Martone, will begin at 7 p.m. at Bethel Baptist Church, 1316 Scenic Dr. Admission is $4 per person and $10 per family. Proceeds benefit the Lewis Jordan Music Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 439-3670.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Holiday Classic Fun Run/Walk: The run/walk is open to all ages and begins at 8 a.m. at the Alamogordo Family Recreation Center, 1100 Oregon Ave. For more information about registration, call the center at 439-4142.
Alamogordo Farmers Market: Begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Otero County Fair grounds Frontier Village. For more information, call 430-2081.
Order of the Eastern Star: The Alamo Chapter No. 11 will have a chili day with all you can chili with dessert, tea or coffee from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Sacramento Masonic Lodge, 1100 Vermont Ave. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, call Harvey Lewis at 434-1456.
Orchestra Winter Concert: The Alamogordo High schools and Chaparral Middle School’s orchestras will perform at 2 p.m. in the AHS cafeteria. Admission is $2 per person or $5 for families. The public is invited to attend. Funds go to help with spring trips. For more information, call 812-5596.
Winter Jazz Spectacular: Jazz and tap dancer from Academy of Ballet will perform at 7 p.m. at the Flickinger Center of Performing Arts. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and young. For more information, call 437-2202.
Sunday, Dec. 8
White Sands National Monument: Crafty Kids, a children’s craft and interpretive program, begins at 10 a.m. for children 6-10 years old. Skins and Skulls, an up-close look and feel of White Sands wildlife begins at 3 p.m. Both are free and ranger-led events. For more information, call 479-6124.
Monday, Dec. 9
Free English classes will be offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Mountain Valley Baptist Building, 1328 Scenic Dr. Lessons are free. For more information, call 437-9987 or 682-3411.
Blood Drive: The Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Auxiliary and United Blood Services will have a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in conference rooms 1-3 of the hospital. To schedule an appointment, call Bobbie Stone at 443-7837.
Fireside Chats: Meet with the City Manager in an open setting about the community. Participants can ask questions and voice their comments and suggestions. The public is welcome to attend the discussion from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Manlove Rhodes Room of the Alamogordo Public Library. For more information, call 439-4203.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Auxiliary Christmas Luncheon: The Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center Auxiliary will have a general meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. in hospital conference rooms 1-4. To make reservations, call 443-7880. For more information, call 437-4669.
Singles of Otero County: Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. at Memories Restaurant, 1223 N. New York Ave. For more information, call Gerrie at 434-0992.
Alamogordo Kiwanis Club: meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill Restaurant on White Sands Boulevard. For more information, call 434-2814.
Order of the Eastern Star: The Alamo Chapter No. 11 will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Sacramento Masonic Lodge, 1100 Vermont Ave. For more information, call Jean Lewis at 434-1456.