November 2009
11/5 NM State Volleyball Game
Pan American Center, Las Cruces, N.M.
7 p.m.
New Mexico State Volleyball Game versus Boise State

11/6 Steven J. Cary Book Signing
Barnes & Noble at NMSU in Corbett Center Student Union, Las Cruces, NM
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

11/7 Presenting Kingdom Flight's work with the Tarahumara
El Paso Holocaust Museum 715 N Oregon St, El Paso, Texas
1:00 p.m to 3:30 p.m.
Free Admission

11/7 NM State Volleyball Game
Pan American Center, Las Cruces, N.M.
7 p.m.
New Mexico State Volleyball Game versus Idaho

11/7 Jayden's Playground CD release party
Zen Meister, 1160 Airway, El Paso, Texas
9 p.m.
Free Admission for those 21 and over
Local band, Jayden's Playground long awaited Full Song CD (12 songs) released in El Paso. Performing with special guests Our Vegas and Ayatollah. CD sold for $10 and other merchandise as well. Contact Carmen @ 915-328-4445 for more info.

11/10 - 11/15 Veterans Remembrance Week
Lynx Exhibits, 300 W. San Antonio Avenue, El Paso, Texas
Free Admission
Come honor El Paso Veterans from Nov. 10-15. Join us at Lynx Exhibits for activities, games, card-making and more, all related to Veterans Day!

11/11 John Tesh In Concert
UTEP's Magoffin Auditorium, El Paso, Texas
7:30 p.m.
$12, $29, & $65 Admission
Emmy Award winner, Grammy Award nominee, and gold-selling recording artist, John Tesh, will bring his award-winning music and live concert experience that includes music, dance, intense emotions and laughter to the UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium.

11/13 - 11/14 Potters' Guild of Las Cruces Holiday Show
150 E Idaho, Las Cruces NM (Las Cruces Board of realtors building)
Friday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Free Admission
The Potters' Guild of Las Cruces annual holiday sale will be Friday, November 13 from 3 PM to 7 PM and Saturday November 14 from 9 AM until 4 PM This is a great opportunity to find an unusual handmade gift direct from the artist.

11/13 Turkey Bingo
Most Holy Trinity Catholic School, 10,000 Pheasant (off Loop 375 & McCombs), El Paso, Texas
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
$10 pack of 8 cards
$10 pack of 8 cards. Door Prizes! Special Card Games! Food Concession Available!

11/13 Healthy Living Class for Seniors with Chronic Conditions
Memorial Senior Center, 1800 Bryon St., El Paso, Texas
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$10 per person
The El Paso Diabetes Association (EPDA) and Care Improvement Plus will present the last in a series of events for seniors with diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Participants will learn how to prepare heart-healthy meals and incorporate low-impact exercises to better manage their diabetes and overall health. Includes a live cooking demonstration of dishes that participants can sample during the event.

11/13 Free Women's Self Defense Course
El Paso Karate Academy, 10710 Gateway North Ste B4, El Paso, Texas
11 a.m.
Free Admission
Free Women's Self Defense Course, El Paso Karate Academy 10710 Gateway North Ste B4 next to Mulligan's North. Saturday, Nov. 14th 11:00 a.m. Be Safe for the holidays! For more information please call 915-822-8818.

11/14 Latinitas Teen Council
Judge Marquez Public Library El Paso, Texas
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Latinitas Magazine is seeking female high-school students, ages 14 to 18, interested in journalism to contribute to the teen version of www.LatinitasMagazine.org, we will host an orientation for junior reporters.

11/14 Mutt Strut 1 Mile Run/Walk & "Who Looks Like Their Dog?" Contest
Pioneer Women's Park, Las Cruces, N.M.
10 a.m.
$15 per handler for run/walk and $5 per dog/human team for contest
Angels Watch Adoption Agency will be holding a Mutt Strut 1 Mile Run/Walk for Canines and their Human Companions and a “Who Looks Like Their Dog?” contest on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Pioneer Women’s Park. Pre-registration is $15 per handler, with a two dog limit per handler. Pre-registration is $5 per handler/dog pair for the Look Alike contest. The Run/Walk begins at 10 a.m. and the contest begins at 11 a.m. For additional information or obtain a registration, please email sboone@fampride.org call 575.993.3201.

11/14 -11/15 Queen of Peace Annual Bazaar
1551 Belvidere St. El Paso Texas
Saturday at 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday at 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Free Admission
Ladies Guild would like to invite El Paso community to the Queen of Peace Annual Bazaar. There will great food and new vendors selling all kinds of gifts from Christmas decorations to exclusive gifts. Some of the wonderful prizes that will ruffle are jewelry pieces and a vacation trip gift certificate. Some of the proceeds will be used to charitable projects in our vicinity.

11/14 - 11/15 Boy Scout Night at the El Paso Rhinos Hockey game
El Paso Hockey Coliseum, El Paso, Texas
Saturday Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.
Special Discount Tickets of $5 available at Scout Office

11/16 - 11/23 Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week
Harvest Christian Church; 1345 New Harvest Place, El Paso, Texas
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
1 gift-filled shoe box
Make an eternal difference in the life of a needy child this holiday season. Pack a gift-filled shoe box and join Operation Christmas Child in delivering the Good News of God’s greatest gift to boys and girls around the world!

11/21 New Mexico State Football
Aggie Memorial Stadium, Las Cruces, N.M.
6 p.m
Fan Appreciation Day football game against Nevada

11/21 ACF Baking Competition
EPCC 9050 Viscount, El Paso, Texas
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Make your favorite recipe and bring it in for judging You will also need to present a recipe at the competition.

11/22 Kymira BoyzFriscos Benifit Car & Truck show for Irvin Marquez "West Nile Victim"
Frisco Burger 3111 Yarbrough El Paso, Texas
Set up time 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Show time 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Spectaters are free admission! Donations welcome! Pre reg entry fee $20. Day of show entry reg fee $25

11/28 Boy Scout Day at the UTEP Football Game
UTEP Sun Bowl Stadium, El Paso, Texas
1 p.m.
Special Discount Tickets of only $ 15 available at the Scout Office (Free Patch Included)

December 2009

12/3 Kelly Clarkson with Eric Hutchinson and Parachute
NMSU Pan American Center, University at Triviz, Las Cruces, NM
7:30 p.m.
$55 and $39.50 plus any applicable service charges
Kelly Clarkson, the very first winner of “American Idol,” will share the NMSU Pan American Center stage with Eric Hutchinson and Parachute on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

12/5 - 12/6 Gingerbread House Event
Bassett Place, El Paso, Texas Free Admission
Gingerbread House Competition. Donate a Gingerbread house or vote on your favorite one. All proceeds help stock the Rainbow Room; an emergency resource center assisting CPS meet the basic needs of abused and neglected children in El Paso.

12/12 Latinitas Teen Council
Judge Marquez Public Library El Paso, Texas
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Latinitas will host an orientation for junior reporters, we are seeking female high-school students, ages 14 to 18, interested in journalism to contribute to the teen version of www.LatinitasMagazine.org.

12/12 Floating Lights Parade
Marina Del Sur HWY 195 Elephant Butte, NM
6:30 p.m.
$5 to enter Elephant Butte Lake State Park

12/13 A Holiday Afternoon with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra
Plaza Theatre, El Paso, Texas
$21.50 Admission
Enjoy the favorite sounds of the season and help local students attend college at the 2009 Holiday Afternoon with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra Concert. The magical concert will be performed by the El Paso Symphony Orchestra under the direction conductor and El Paso Native, Andres Moran.

12/19 ASNMSU Cultural Series presents Juan Carmona
NMSU Pan American Center, University at Triviz, Las Cruces, NM
8 p.m.
$15 for general admission or $10 for NMSU faculty and staff, senior citizens, students and children.
The prince of flamenco guitar, two-time Latin Grammy nominated Juan Carmona will perform at the NMSU Atkinson Music Recital Hall.