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Alamogordo Public Schools Board of Education: Will hold a planning session on at 8:30 a.m. in the Board Meeting Room, 1211 Hawaii Ave. The agenda for this meeting is available at 1211 Hawaii Avenue and online at www.aps4kids.org under the Board of Education link. The session is open to the public. No action will be taken at the planning session. For more information, call Alamogordo Public Schools at 812-6001.
Singles of Otero County: Will hold a breakfast at 19th Hole Restaurant, Desert Lakes golf course, starting at 8:30 a.m.. For information, call John, 430-8324.
Sale at Books Revisited: in the White Sands Mall, 3199 N. White Sands Blvd., from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Buy two books and get a third book of equal or lesser value for free. For more information, call: 921-8002.
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The Sunset Stroll: The location is White Sands National Monument, 19955 Highway 70 West, starting at 4:40 p.m. For more information, call 479-6124.
Chasing Rainbows concert series: The first will feature rap artists Benjah, along with Deraj and Roy Tosh. The time is 7 p.m. at the New Mexico State University – Alamogordo Tays Special Events Center, 2400 N. Scenic Drive. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, call Alan McMillen at Grace UMC 437-7640.
MONDAY, FEB. 2
Free English Classes: Offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Mountain Valley Baptist Building, 1328 Scenic Drive. Lessons are free. For more information, call 437-9987 or 682-3411.
Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.
Healthy Holiday Eating Classes: Will be held at Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, in Conference Rooms 3 and 4, 2669 N. Scenic Drive, 6 – 7 p.m. The class will be taught by New Mexico State University County Extension Office Nutrition Educator April Cray Rhodes. The class is free. For more information, call 437-0231.
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 14: Will hold its monthly meeting at 7 P.M. The meeting will take place at the chapter office, 821 Alaska Ave. All DAV members from Otero and Lincoln Counties are invited. For more information call 434-8976 or Dan Wilcox at 443-6000.
Serenity Meeting: A faith-based recovery group meets on Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at New Beginnings, 817 N. Scenic Ave. Use the north door. For more information, call Lorin at 921-6764.
TUESDAY, FEB. 3
Otero County Health Council/ Behavioral Health Local Collaborative: Holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month, starting at noon at La Frontera,1900 10th St. All are welcome. For more information, call Maureen at 437-9340.
Medicare Survival Seminar: The speaker is Fran Altieri. The location is Alamogordo Senior Center, 2201 Puerto Rico Ave. The time is 10:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call 439-4150.
Huff n Puff: A chronic obstructive pulmonary disease support group meets at 1-3 p.m. to hear Yolanda Sandoval of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals speak on the topic: “COPD, the Struggle Give Your Treatment a Second Wind.” The location is Alamogordo Senior Center, 2201 Puerto Rico Ave. Family, caregivers and guests are welcome. For more information, call Marilyn at 443-2746 or Sharon at 430-1557.
Alamogordo Kiwanis Club: Meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., on the first, second and third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 434-2814.
Desert Basin Toastmasters: Meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month at Alamogordo Physical Therapy, 2351 Indian Wells Road, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. Guests are welcome. For more Information, call Sharon 575-430-1557.
Democratic Party of Otero County: Will hold their regular meeting, starting at 6 p.m. The location is at Sunset Run Restaurant, 54 McDonald Road. The meeting is open to the public. All are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, DPOC Chair Nadia Sikes at 491-7910.
The Alamogordo Downtown Lions Club: Holds in regular business meeting on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The group will meet at 6 p.m. at the Twice Blest Thrift Store, 2920 N. White Sands Blvd. All interested parties are invited. For more information, please call Ruth Wilkes at 430-3367, Jim Rogers at 443-3265, or Stet Reid at 415-3494.
Crocheter’s Guild: All levels of crocheters and knitters are welcome to attend meetings that take place on the first and third Tuesday each month from 6:15-7:45 p.m. at Regency Retirement Community, 3001 Florida Ave. For more information, call 437-3832.
P.E.O., Chapter AO: Will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge, 1100 Vermont Ave. Toots Green will present the program on Founder’s Day. For more information, call Lynn at 491-1545.
New Mexico Gold Prospectors: Hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday, at the 19th Hole Bar and Grill at the Desert Hills Golf Course, 2351 Hamilton Road. There are door prizes and raffles at the meetings. For more information, call Donna Calhoun at 430-4697.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4
Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.
Republican Women of Otero County: Will hold their monthly meeting at the Desert Lakes Golf Course, 19th Hole Restaurant, 2351 Hamilton Road, 1130 a.m. The guest speaker will be the Angie K. Schneider, District Court Judge, Division 4. For more information call Pat Trautman at 443-3378 or Annette Price at 443-3304.
Savvy Caregiver Program: The group will meet at the Alamogordo Senior Center, 2201 Puerto Rico Ave., 1-3 p.m. For further information, call the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter at 1-800-272-3900, visit www.alz.org/newmexico or email msiderisdorame@alz.org.
The Optimist Club of Alamogordo: Meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., at 6 p.m. Dinner service begins at 5:30 p.m. The first Wednesday is a program meeting and the third Wednesday is the Board meeting. For more information, please contact John Cowart at bent.tree@yahoo.com.
THURSDAY, FEB. 5
Otero CowBelles: Will hold their monthly meeting at Pepper’s Restaurant, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd. The group will get together at 11 a.m.. The meeting begins around 11:30 a.m. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call Debi at 434-0208 or 443-4103.
Lunch and Lapsit: The Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., holds a parent and child lunchtime adventure, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring food and enjoy bouncy rhymes. For more information, call 439-4157.
Senior Olympics: Will meet at the Alamogordo Senior Center, 2201 Puerto Rico Ave., at 1 p.m. Qualification dates and times for state competition will be discussed. For further information, call Jean Duncan, 439-4150 or Charlotte Harnett, 434-5433.
Golden Gears: Will hold their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Veteran of Foreign Wars auxiliary room, 700 Highway 70 West. For more information, contact the events coordinator at 491-9804.
Enchanted Quilters Guild: Meets the first Thursday of the month, from 7-9 p.m. at 1300 Hawaii Avenue. For more information, call 434-5162 after 5 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEB. 6
Launch Pad Lecture: At New Mexico Museum of Space History, located at the top of Highway 2001. The start time is 9 a.m. The topic is Goldilocks, Kiss Me: Looking for the Perfect Star presented by the Museum Education Director Dave Dooling. For more information, call 437-2840.
V-Day Otero County: 2015 presentation “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer – Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls” will be held at Rohovec Theatre on the New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, 2400 N. Scenic Drive, 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Peace and Justice of La Luz, Center of Protective Environment (COPE) and Southern New Mexico Wellness Alliance, Inc., nonprofit parent organization for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program of Otero and Lincoln counties. General admission is $8; student admission is $5. For more information, call Sherri at 551-4817.
SATURDAY, FEB. 7
Alamogordo Evening Lions: Their Club Gun and Crafts Show will take place at the Tays Center, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, 2400 Scenic Drive, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call Eli Calles at 430-8681.
The Golden Gears Car Club: Will display their vehicles at the White Sands Mall, 3199 N. White Sands Blvd., 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event is sponsored by Books Revisited. For more information, call Books Revisited 921-8002.
Advance Healthcare Directive Workshop: The topic is: You Know What You Want Your Family and Friends Should Too. The workshop presented by Compassion and Choices New Mexico will take place from 10 a.m. to noon. A light lunch and discussion will follow. The location is the First Presbyterian Church. 1318 14th St. The workshop is free and open to the public. To reserve a space, call John Camp 443-0740 or First Presbyterian Church 434-6169.
Flickinger Center: Imago dei Academy presents Baroque to Broadway, at 7 p.m. The Flickinger Center for Performing Arts is located at 1110 New York Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m. and it is a fund raiser benefiting Imago dei Academy. For more information, call 439-2202 or visit the website: flickingercenter.com.
V-Day Otero County: 2015 presentation “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer – Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls” will be held at the Rohovec Theatre on the New Mexico State University at Alamogordo campus, 2400 N. Scenic Drive, 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit Peace and Justice of La Luz, Center of Protective Environment (COPE) and Southern New Mexico Wellness Alliance, Inc., nonprofit parent organization for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program of Otero and Lincoln counties. General admission is $8 and student admission is $5. For more information, call Sherri at 551-4817.
SUNDAY, FEB. 8
Alamogordo Evening Lions: Their Club Gun and Crafts Show will take place at the Tays Center, New Mexico State University-Alamogordo, 2400 Scenic Drive, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call Eli Calles at 430-8681.
V-Day Otero County: 2015 presentation “A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer – Writings to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls” will be held at the Rohovec Theatre on the New Mexico State University at Alamogordo campus, 2400 N. Scenic Drive, 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Peace and Justice of La Luz, Center of Protective Environment (COPE) and Southern New Mexico Wellness Alliance, Inc., nonprofit parent organization for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program of Otero and Lincoln counties. General admission is $8 and student admission is $5. For more information, call Sherri at 551-4817.
MONDAY, FEB. 9
Free English Classes: Offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at the Mountain Valley Baptist Building, 1328 Scenic Drive. Lessons are free. For more information, call 437-9987 or 682-3411.
Pre-School Story Time: Takes place at the Alamogordo Public Library, 920 Oregon Ave., from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories and crafts. For more information, call 439-4157.
Alamogordo Parkinson’s Support Group: The location is Alamogordo Senior Center, 2201 Puerto Rico Ave. The time is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 439-4150.
Serenity Meeting: A faith-based recovery group meets on Mondays, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., at New Beginnings, 817 N. Scenic Ave. Use the north door. For more information, call Lorin at 921-6764.
TUESDAY, FEB. 10
Membership Class: From 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alamogordo Chamber Conference Room, 1301 N. White Sands Blvd. For more information call 437-6120.
GCRMC Auxiliary: Meets at 11 a.m. in the conference room of Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center, 2669 N. Scenic Drive. For more information, call Jean Overbay, 415-8055.
Alamogordo Kiwanis Club: Meets at noon at Pepper’s Grill, 3200 N. White Sands Blvd., on the first, second and third Tuesday of every month. For more information, call 434-2814.
Needlework Group: Meets on every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at the Alamogordo Public Library conference room, from 1-3 p.m. For more information, call 439-1179.
Alamogordo Writers’ Group: Meet on the second and fourth Tuesday, every month, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 1114 Indiana Ave. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the church library. All aspiring and published writers and poets are welcome. For more information please call 434-2309 or 434-8970.
Alamogordo City Commission: The regular meeting will be hold at 7 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, City Hall, 1376 E. Ninth St. For more information, call Renee Cantin, city clerk, at 439-4205.