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‘Bragging Rights’ Car Show
— City of ElPaso Parks and Recreation Department hosts the custom car show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, in the Pavo Real Recreation Center parking lot, 9301 Alameda. Judging based on finish, detail, and presentation with awards for first, second and third place and the overall “Bragging Rights Trophy.” Fee to enter vehicle is $25; vendor booths available for $45. Participants can register at Pavo Real
Recreation Center or online at
elpasotexas.gov/parks. Information: 544-0753.
Guardian Angel Kermess
— The annualbazaar is 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 1-2, at Guardian Angel Church, 3021 Frutas. Food and game booths. Sangre Gitana and Ambicion perform Saturday; Conjunto Majeztad and Bando Orgullo de Durango perform Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 533-2077.
Southwest Desert Pow Wow
—Southwest Apache Nation hosts its first pow wow honoring all veterans 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, at Gadsden High School’s Soccer Field, 6301 Hwy 28 in Anthony, N.M. with Native Dance performanc-es, arts and crafts and food booths. Grand entry begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. Admission: $5 (12 and younger free). Information: 231-8028.
Participating groups include Southern Eagle Singers and Drum (Mescalero, N.M.), Dishchii’bikoh Apache Dance Group and Woman Warriors Dance and Singers (Fort Apache, Ariz.), Alabama-Coushatta tribe Hoop Dancer, Butterfield Park Matachines (Las Cruces), Three-time Grammy winner per-former Yolanda Martinez (Las Cruces)and Danza Azteca Cuitlahuac Dance Group (El Paso).
Events begin with Intertribal Grand Entry Dance and the presentation of the colors.
Sun City PrideFest 2013
— The annualfestival in honor of National Gay Pride Month is noon to midnight Saturday, June 8, on Cleveland Square, Downtown. Guests include Cazwell, Pandora Boxx, Amanda PePore and Strangelove (Depeche Mode Tribute). VIP pass-es (five day) available. Ticket information: epscp.org.
The annual parade, “Ride the Rainbow” is 10 a.m. starting at Houston Park, 900 Montana, and concluding at Pride Square, 500 Stanton, for the Gay Pride Street Festival.
An Art of Fashion show is Sunday, June 2. M Factor Movie Night is Tuesday, June 4. A Pride Dance Party is Friday, June 7. The 6th Annual Family Picnic is Sunday, June 9, at Wet N’ Wild Waterworld.
Billy the Kid Festival
— San Elizario ArtDistrict Guild hosts the 4th annual festival named for the infamous outlaw Friday through Sunday, June 7-9, in the San Elizario Historic District in San Elizario. The event celebrates Billy the Kid’s visit to San Elizario in 1876 to break out a friend from the old El Paso County Jail. Admission is free. Information: 851-0093 or billythekidfestival.com.
The three-day event includes live music, guid-ed tours, daily historic talks, an arts & crafts market, concessions, pony-rides and more.
Performances of the historical play “Midnight Rendezvous: Billy The Kid & The Mystery of 1876” by Maria del Pilar Munoz are June 8-9, at the Adobe Horseshoe Theatre, 1500 Main Street The play recalls historic truths about Billy the Kid’s visit to the small Texas town of San Elizario.
To get there, take Loop 375 South from I-10, exit Socorro Rd., then drive 7 miles east to Main Street.
Sacred Heart Kermess
— San AntonioTejano Artist Raulito Navaria headlines the 3rd annual festival and kermess at Sacred Heart Church, 602 S. Oregon (at Father Rahm), Friday through Sunday, June 7-9. Proceeds from the event benefit the church’s Adult Education Program. Information: 532-5447, 821-7048, 603-8424 or sacredheartelpaso.org.
Procession is 6 p.m. Friday followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m. and Matachines ate 8:30 p.m.
Kermess events are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, in Sacred Heart Gym and Padre Pinto Plaza. Matachines performed Saturday on Father Rahm Street.
A live concert with Raul Navaria is 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday in the Sacred Heart Gym. Concert admission: $5.
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JUNE INDEX
Roundup
3-15
Behind the Scene
4
Scene Spotlight
6
Dance
16-17
Program Notes
17
Sports
18-21
Music, Comedy
22-23
El Paso FishNet
23
Here’s the Ticket
24-25
Viva Juárez
26
Summer Fun for Kids
27-34
Feature:
Wild West Summer
35-38
Nature
39-40
SW Art Scene
41-45
Gallery Talk
45-46
At the Museum
47-49
History Lessons
50-51
Taking a Look Back
51
On Stage
52-53
Stage Talk
53
Keep on Bookin'
54
Film Scene
55
Liner Notes
55
July Preview
57
El Paso Scene User’s Guide 55
Advertiser Index 58
Subscription Form 58
Page 4 El Paso Scene June 2013
A
lmost 20 years ago Randy
Limbird started publishing the El
Paso Scene. The first few issues
Randy did everything. He sold ads, built
ads, gathered event information, wrote
articles, laid out the paper by cutting and
pasting, delivered it to the printer and the
next day went out and distributed it.
Those issues were 16 pages, had a
hand-ful of advertisers and listed around 100
events. The 10,000 copies were delivered
mostly in West El Paso.
Today the Scene averages 60 pages,
with over 100 advertisers, every month
lists 600-800 events and the 41,000
copies are distributed from Las Cruces to
Horizon City.
While advances in technology has made
publishing easier, it still amazes people
that, with all this tremendous growth, the
Scene has only grown from one person to
three who work throughout the month.
Randy still does a little of everything,
Lisa Tate writes the feature article and
updates event listings and I take care of
Advertising Sales and Distribution.
Others help out with column writing,
proof-reading and distribution.
Last month, two days before publishing
the May issue, I was involved in a
Scooter versus Pick-up accident that sent
me to the hospital for four days. At that
point I still had customers to contact, ads
to build and distribution to arrange.
Thanks to the pain-relieving morphine, I
have only vague memories of those four
days. I do remember talking to Randy but
I don't know what was said or arranged.
Fortunately, Randy can revert to do-it-all
mode. He got my files, got all my ads
done, added a late call-in ad, arranged for
distribution, and did my customer billing.
He was also observant enough to know
my recovery would take much longer
than I was forecasting and took over
re-fill distribution. Normally Randy takes
care of re-filling locations on the west
side of El Paso and I take care of the rest
of the city. Re-filling racks is
time-con-suming and takes me six to eight hours a
week. Randy did it for me starting from
the far West Side of El Paso and covering
locations in the far East Side that he had
never been to. All that while still taking
care of the West Side.
I was very fortunate to have had many
customers, friends, and neighbors call
and visit me in the hospital and home and
offer their support and help. I hope to
find a special way to thank them all. For
Randy, my writing of this column is a
small thank you card that eliminates one
job of the hundreds and hundreds he does
every month to give all of us the El Paso
Scene. Also thank you for the “Get Well”
bottle of tequila.
— Albert Martinez
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Editor’s note: Albert is mostly
recov-ered, except for a stiff shoulder and a
scooter damaged beyond repair. In over
12 years working with the Scene, this
was the first time he had to take off work
due to illness or injury.
Filling in for Albert renewed my
knowl-edge of the East Side, Horizon City and
Lower Valley. It’s hard to believe how
much has changed since we first began
publishing the Scene in 1993. George
Dieter was pretty much the edge of town
back then. Now the new East Side
sprawls past Loop 375 and Zaragoza.
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This month’s cover is another of the
Cover Award winners from last
November’s “El Paso Scenes” exhibit.
Don Beene’s “Promise of Rain” is
partic-ularly appropriate for this time of year,
when El Paso is thirsty for thunderstorms
to relieve our drought.
— Randy Limbird
Albert
Martinez
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Randy Limbird
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Albert Martinez
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Circulation Associates:
Randy Friedman, Gil Garza
Contributing Writers:
Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick, Myrna Zanetell, John McVey Middagh
Walter Schaefer, Jay Duncan
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El Paso Mudd Fest
— El Paso Youth SportsFoundation hosts the “down and dirty” sum-mer fest and Sumsum-mer Palooozza Music Fest 11 a.m. to midnight, Saturday, June 8, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta, with live bands and DJs, mud volleyball, survivor obstacle course, mud castle competition, mud body massages and street taco cook-off. Tickets: $15 in advance (includes one food vendor voucher); $10 before 5 p.m. at the door (includes one beverage voucher); $20 after 5 p.m. at the door. Ages 12 a younger admitted for $5 (includes one ice cream coupon). Information: 383-5398 or elpasomud-dfest.com.
DJ music is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with live bands 1 to 7 p.m. the a “Miss Mudd” Bikini Contest and Mr. Mudd “King of the Beach” contest at 7 p.m. and a Midnight Electro-FONIX DJ-Light Show 8:30 p.m. to midnight.
Downtown El Paso Dishcrawl
— Anevening of “Food, Fun, and Exploration” is 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, featuring four local eateries in Downtown El Paso. Names of restaurants kept secret, but hints will be offered via Twitter @dishcrawlelpaso. Vegetarian and other dietary options available upon request. Cost: $45 (drinks not included). Cancellation up to 48 hours in advance; dishcrawl takes place rain or shine. Information: (512) 827-6985, [email protected] or dishcrawl.com/elpaso.
St. Anthony’s Day Celebration
— Theannual commemoration of the reservation’s patron saint is Thursday, June 13, at Ysleta del Sur Reservation. St. Anthony is patron saint of the Tigua tribe in Ysleta. The celebration, pri-marily religious in nature, is free and open to the public. Information: 859-8053.
Preparations begin in early morning, with a Mass at the Ysleta Mission, and a procession bearing St. Anthony’s image immediately fol-lowing. People with promises to St. Anthony’s can take their vows or display acts of devotion.
Tribal members return to the tuh-la (ceremo-nial site similar to a kiva), where dancing con-tinues all day, then back to the la. The tuh-la is located near the reservation: Take Alameda east to Candelaria, turn left, then right on San Fernando and right on Juno. The reser-vation is a few blocks from the mission and Ysleta Cultural Center. The public is invited to watch, but photographs of the ceremonies should be taken only with permission. Bring folding chairs.
Flag Day Ceremony
— The El Paso Texas“Flags Across America” chapter will host its 6th annual ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, June 14, at the Old Glory Memorial, corner of Diana and Gateway North (Entry on Kenworthy). The 50x100- foot flag donated by VFW 8550 will be raised as well as flags from all 50 states and six territory flags. Information: Jimmy Melver, 549-5031.
In conjunction with the event is the 6th annual chili cook-off at noon Saturday, June 15; chili tasting that afternoon.
The chapter hosts a fundraising yard sale and silent auction 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Proceeds go towards new lights for the memo-rial.
Elephant Festival
— El Paso Zoo, 4001 E.Paisano, honors it biggest residents, June and
Savannah the Asian Elephants, with its 11th annual festival 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, with education activi-ties and other family events. Admission: $10; $7.50 age 60 and older, active duty military and spouse with ID; $6 age 3-12; free for age 2 and younger and zoo members. Information: 521-1894 or elpasozoo.org.
A “produce hunt” is 12:30 to 1 p.m. both days in which guests can enter the elephant exhibit with zookeepers to hide enrichment items for the elephants. Registration on a first come, first serve basis. Cost: $5 ($4.50 zoo members).
Breakfast with the Elephants is 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Guests enjoy breakfast as the elephants enjoy theirs in their yard before the zoo opens. Elephant keeper staff share information and answer questions about the elephants. Registration required by May 31. Cost: $25 ($15 zoo members); $16 age 12 and younger ($10 zoo members); includes zoo admission.
Miss El Paso USA
— The pageants for MissEl Paso USA and the Miss El Paso Teen USA are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. The pageants are the official preliminaries to the Miss Texas USA, Miss Texas Teen USA, Miss USA Pageants. Ticket information: Laura’s Productions, 845-2894 or [email protected].
KLAQ River Raft Race
— The race is onat 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, starting on the Vinton Street Bridge in Vinton, Texas and finish-ing at the Canutillo Bridge. Participatfinish-ing teams build a raft out of found objects and try to make it down the river. Categories offered for kayak or canoe (1 or 2 people), small raft (1-4 people) and large raft 5-10 people. Check in is 9 to 10:45 a.m. Entry fee $20 per craft, plus $10 per person participating (includes race t-shirt). Information: klaq.com/event.
Prizes and trophies awarded for the most points earned, best looking crew, and best dec-orated raft. All rafts, canoes, and kayaks must have the letter “Q” or “KLAQ.” Party follows at Little Bit of Texas, 5500 Doniphan.
Downtown Street Festival
— The eventencompasses the entire El Paso Convention Center area, including the Abraham Chavez Theatre and the Union Plaza District, with stages of live music including the main stage, rock stage and Latin stage, food, games 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28-29. Tickets: $20 in advance; $30 at the gate; $5 age 12 and younger at the gate. Two-day combo tickets: $35 in advance only; limited supply. Advance tickets available at all area 7-Eleven Alon stores. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
The Street Festival includes four outdoor stages filled with non-stop music, vendor booths offering the tastes, novelties and crafts of El Paso, a children’s carnival area and activi-ties for the whole family.
Friday’s Main Stage headliner is Bush (“Alien,” “Glycerine,” “Machinehead,” “Mouth.”
Saturday’s Main Stage headliner is Third Eye Blind (“Jumper,’ “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Never Let You Go.”). Opening act is Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown.
Fireworks follow around 10 p.m. each night. The event is one of the largest annual festivals in El Paso, attracting 20,000 to 30,000 people or more each year.
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Celebrating the Fourth
Las Cruces Independence Day
cele-brations —
The city’s annual Electric LightParade and 4th of July Celebration are Wednesday and Thursday, July 3-4, with the annual Electric Light Parade, Street Fest and Mayor’s annual fireworks display. Details to be announced. Admission to all events is free. Fireworks prohibited along parade route. Information: (575) 541-2200 or las-cruces.org.
Alamogordo Independence Day
Parade
— The annual Independence DayParade is 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on 10th Street and Oregon, ending at New York Street, in Alamogordo, N.M. The annual fireworks dis-play is around 9 p.m., shot from the New Mexico Museum of Space History (weather permitting). Information: (575) 439-4142.
East Side 4th of July Parade
— Anyonecan join the annual Independence Day “People’s Parade” sponsored by El Paso Del Norte Lions Club, beginning at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4, starting at Hanks High School, 2001 Lee Trevino (at Montwood), with floats, marching units, antique cars, horses and bicycles are among the entries. Sponsorships and donations welcome. Information: 731-1549.
La Viña Country Picnic —
The winery inLa Union, N.M. will host its annual picnic 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4, featuring entertainment by Live By Request. Food, water, soda, wine and wine margaritas for sale, tents and tables set up, croquet, badminton and a water slide. Attendees may bring their own pic-nic and lawn chairs (no coolers or pets). Information: (575) 882-7632 or
lavinawinery.com. The winery is at 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of Vinton Road.
Patriotic Celebration
— El Paso WindSymphony’s annual Independence Day per-formance of patriotic music is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater. The concert also will introduce the symphony’s new music director, Conductor Bohuslav Rattay.
A fireworks show follows the concert. Presented by the Museum and Cultural Affairs Department of the City of El Paso. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481, 532-7273 or
elpa-soartsandculture.org.
‘Pop Goes the Fort’
— El Paso SymphonyOrchestra, conducted by Andres Moran, will perform patriotic and Broadway pops music 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at Fort Bliss’s Biggs Park. Fireworks display follows. Hosted by Bliss’s MWR. Lawn chairs welcome; no pets, coolers, glass containers or alcohol permitted. MWR will have vendors selling food, drinks and beer. Admission is free and the public is wel-come. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
Access to Biggs Park is through the Biggs gate (Airport Road). Drivers need to show driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance. All adult passenger required to show valid picture ID. Day Passes not required.
Silver City Independence Day
— Theannual parade is 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, along Bullard Street. The annual Ice Cream Social and cake walk is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, at the Silver City Museum parking lot with hot and cool treats, free historic games and live entertainment.
Information: (575) 538-3785 or silvercity.org.
West Side Independence Day Parade
— The Rotary Club of El Paso’s annual Independence Day parade begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 4, at Western Hills Church, 530 Thunderbird. The 2.6-mile parade route will go from the church down Shadow Mountain, then up Mesa to Coronado High School.
Information: rotarywestelpaso.org.
Fee for entries is $45 ($10 non-profits). Prizes are $1,000 for Best Entry, $500 for Most Patriotic and $250 for Best Design. To sign up, contact Joanne Latimer at 581-3333 or [email protected].
Fort Davis Independence Day
Weekend
— The West Texas town hosts itsannual “Coolest 4th of July Celebration” Friday through Sunday, July 5-7 in Fort Davis. Information: (432) 426-3015, 1-800-524-3015 or [email protected].
The city’s fireworks display is Friday at dusk at Jeff Davis County Park (on Sunday in case of rain). Performance by Tumbleweed Smith also planned Friday, time to be announced.
A street dance is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday behind The Union, featuring music by Jody Nix. Tickets: $12; free for age 12 and younger with
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El Paso Parks and Recreation Summer — Page 31.
• June 1: Braggin’ Rights Car Show and Beach Day Volleyball Challenge
• June 2-Aug. 15: Melodies in the Park • June 14-Aug. 16: Midnight Basketball • June 17-Aug. 9: Club Rec Summer Camp • July 19-20: Family Camp Out Adventure. San Elizario Art District — Page 43. • June 7: First Friday ArtWalk with live entertainment and Ghost Tour
• June 7, 19 and 23: Live music at El Bandido
• June 8-9 and June 16: Billy The Kid Reenactment
• June 16: Mission Trail Art Market with Billy the Kid Reenactments.
• June 23: Historic District Guided Tours. EPSO Summer — Page 2.
• July 4: Pop Goes the Fort at Biggs Field • July 13: Run For A Margarita starting at Riviera Restaurant
• July 22: The World’s Greatest ABBA Show • Aug. 24: The Music of Led Zeppelin. Crossland Gallery — Showing May 31-June 22 at Art Junction: “Something New Under the El Paso Sun” Works by Samuel Garcia, Eduardo Saucedo and their YISD stu-dents. Reception is May 31. Page 41. El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers — Page 56.
• Alfresco! Fridays run through Sept. 27, and Dancing in the City is Saturdays June 1-July 27 at Arts Festival Plaza.
• Cool Canyon Nights are Thursdays through Aug. 29 in McKelligon Canyon. • Cody Simpson is June 9 at The Plaza. • Downtown Street Fest is June 28-29. Summer Zoo Camp — The weeklong camps for ages 6 to 10 June 3-Aug. 2 at the El Paso Zoo. Page 29.
El Paso Exploreum — Opening June 8 are Bubbles, Water and Sand activity stations. Page 32. Opening June 27 at the Exploreum’s El Paso Artisan Gallery: is “Falling Giants: A Photo Exhibit of Demolition Weekend.” Page 41.
Southwest Student String Institute — The string camp is June 10-14 at Da Vinci School for Science & the Arts. Page 46. ‘Viva El Paso!’ — The summertime pageant returns to McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre June 14-Aug. 10,. Page 58.
El Paso Conservatory of Dance — The classic ballet group presents “The Magical World of Cri-Cri” June 15 at the El Paso Scottish Rite auditorium. Page 47.
Kids and Dogs Training Camp — ReidSan Dog Training Center in Canutillo offers camps for ages 9 to 16 and their dogs age 6 months or older June 15, July 13 and July 27. Page 32.
D’ansa Jazz Stage Summer Camp — The dance studio hosts a summer dance club for girls 3-12 beginning June 17. Page 28.
Dancer’s Studio Summer Camp — Dance camps for all levels of dancers age 4 and older run June 17-Aug. 9. Page 32. Summer Dance Camp — The camp for youth age 5-10 and teens age 12-16 runs June 18-July 11 at El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy. Page 30.
Summer Wine Art Market — Sunland Winery hosts the First Day of Summer cele-bration June 21-22. Page 18.
‘Night at the Library’ — Screenings of the locally made film are June 21-23 and June 28-30 at Kids-N-Co. Page 29.
Kiwanis Uncorked II — The benefit wine tasting gala June 22 at the El Paso
Community Foundation Room. Page 5. John Leguizamo’s ‘Ghetto Klown’ — Emmy-winning actor and comedian John Leguizamo presents his Broadway smash hit June 28-29 at Magoffin Auditorium. Page 3. Rubin Center for the Visual Arts — Showing through July 19 in the Project Space: Claire Lippman: “Traces of Wind and Bone.” Theatre MITU/Juarez: A
Documentary Mythology” runs July 25-Sept. 14. Page 42.
Museum Scavenger Hunt — The Border Museum Association’s 5th annual hunt runs through July 29 at 20 participating muse-ums. Page 34.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site — Summer events include Kids Summer Classes in June and July, and free admission for Military through Sept. 2. Page 23. Arabesque 2013 — Snake Charmer and the Belly Dancer’s 4th annual gala is July 6 at Scottish Rite Temple Theatre. Page 17. ‘Pasión Flamenca: Amor Gitano’ — Gallegos y Baile Flamenco! presents the tra-ditional flamenco show July 27, Chamizal National Memorial. Page 12.
Summer Repertory — El Paso Community College Performer’s Studio presents shows at Transmountain Campus Forum. Page 9. UTEP P3 Kidz On Campus — Half- and full-day camps and classes for children enter-ing kinder through 12th grades. Page 27. Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The 12th annual “producers only” market runs Saturdays through October. Page 48.
Move! El Paso walking trails — The City of El Paso Department of Public Health has walking trails throughout the city. Page 45. Southern New Mexico
Silver City MainStreet — Downtown Rodeo Days are June 5-8. Page 9. Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces— Showing June 7-Aug. 31: “Coffee: The World in a Cup.” Page 7. Hot Springs Festival — The 5th annual festival is June 8, along Daniels and Sims in Downtown Truth or Consequences with live music, tours of the hot springs, a “Spa Poker Run” and more. Page 44.
Ski Run Road Challenge — The 7th annual race featuring the highest finish in New Mexico is July 27 at the Eagle Creek Sports Complex in Ruidoso. Page 37.
Silver City Clay Festival — The ”down to earth” art fest is July 27-Aug. 4 throughout historic Downtown Silver City, N.M. with art shows, workshops, demonstrations, guest lectures and more. Page 46.
Scene Spotlight highlights events
advertised in this issue.
adult. BYOB (no glass containers).
Arts and crafts and vendor booths open at 9 a.m. Friday and Sunday and 8 a.m. Saturday around the historic Courthouse, and the “Great Parade” is 10 a.m. Saturday, beginning at St. Joseph Church.
Other Saturday events include a 5K run at 8 a.m. at Jeff Davis County Park, a book sale, Krispy Kreme sale, apple pie and empanada baking contest at 10 a.m. at the park, living his-tory demonstrations, and barbecue and Peruvian Passo Horse demonstration at 11 a.m. at the courthouse. “The Great Bank Robbery” reenactments are noon and 2 p.m. and a small arms demonstration at 3 p.m.
An 1880s-style baseball game is 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Fort Davis National Historic Site.
Southern New Mexico
Southern New Mexico GLBTQ Pride
Festival
— Gay Pride Month festival is May30-June 2 with main festival events 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Pioneer Women’s Park, 500 W. Las Cruces Ave., in Las Cruces, with food, music, craft vendors, speakers and a pet blessing. Admission is free. Information: soutnernnmpride.org.
Other events:
• An all-ages Pool Party is 6:30 to p.m. Thursday, May 30, at Desert Hills Pool, 5800 La Reina. Entry: $5.
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Drag Bingo is 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 31, at Hotel Encanto, 705 Telshor. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door.• An Under 21 Dance is 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, June 1, at Hotel Encanto. Tickets: $5.
• An Over 21 Dance is 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Hotel Encanto. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door.
• LBGTQ Musical Showcase is 3 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri. Admission: $5.
First New Mexico Bank Wild Wild
West Pro Rodeo —
The 23rd annual PRCARodeo rides into Silver City Wednesday through Saturday, June 5-8, at Southwest Horseman’s Park, U.S. 180 East (at Caballero Road). Performances begin at 8 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. with mutton bustin’ at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 at the gate. Information: (575) 534-5030.
Altrusa Fashion show and tea
— AltrusaInternational of Ruidoso, the non-profit service organization, hosts its 9th annual fashion show and tea at noon, Saturday, June 8, at Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club, 1 Country Club Road in Alto, N.M. Fashions provided by Alto Lakes Pro Shop, Brunell’s, Bay Window, J. Roberts, Michelle’s, Rebekah’s and St. Bernard’s. Tickets: $25 in advance. Information: (575) 258-4615.
Elephant Butte Chili Challenge
— Theannual cook-off is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 8, in the Desert Cove camping area of Elephant Butte State Park. Several area cooks compete to have the best and hottest red and green chile in the southwest. Awards given at 3 p.m. Proceeds will benefit local charities. Park admission fee applies; tasting cups available for $2. Information: (575) 495-1311 or
Hot Springs Festival
— The 5th annualfestival is 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 8, along
Daniels and Sims (behind Lee Belle Johnson Center) in Downtown Truth or Consequences, N.M. featuring live music, tours of the hot springs, a “Spa Poker Run,” activities for chil-dren, contests, food and arts vendors and a beer garden. Information: (575) 973-8167 (TorC Main Street) or hotspringsfestival.com.
First known as “Palomas Hot Springs,” in 1914 the town was later known as simply “Hot Springs” until 1950, when the town changed its name in honor of the popular radio show.
WCC&D Spring Fiesta
— The annualfies-ta at the former New Mexico mining boom towns of Winston, Chloride, Chiz and Dusty is 9 a.m. Saturday, June 8, at the Community Center in Winston, 35 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences on NM 52, with parade, bar-becue dinner, craft fair, flea market kids’ games, entertainment and more Admission is free. Information: (575) 783-2081 or
A Western dance is 8 p.m. to midnight. Admission: $5.
BAMM Music Festival
— The 4th annualweekend of music and camping Friday through Sunday, June 14-16, in Cloudcroft, N.M. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday with event site closing at 1 p.m. Sunday. No pets, alcohol, glass contain-ers, open flames, or charcoal grills. Propane okay with a metal pan underneath. Tickets: $25 (covers all three days); ages 12 and younger free. Information: (575) 682-1229 or bammfes-tival.com.
Friday’s music is 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. with Rocky Top Alien Breeding Experiment, Eclectic Bones, Faceless, School Bus Gypsies and CW Ayon.
Saturday’s music is 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. with Trevor, Dusty Low, Todd & The Fox, Zoltan Orkestar, Sorry About You Sister, Memphis Strange, Chuco Soul Project, Boubon Legend, Tornado Rider and Casual Fridays.
High Rolls/Mountain Park Lions Club
Cherry Festival
— The 46th annual festivalis 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 15-16, at the High Rolls Community Center, 56 Cottage Row. The festi-val features all varieties of cherry products — pies, tarts, ciders — and fresh Bing cherries, children’s activities, and more than 65 arts and crafts vendors. Proceeds benefit Lions Club causes. Admission is free. No pets. Information: highrollsfestivals.com.
High Rolls is nine miles east of Alamogordo on U.S. 82 (between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft). Follow the signs to the community center.
Kars of Kids
— The 14th annual KiwanisKars for Kids is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at Young Park, Walnut and Nevada in Las Cruces. The event includes antique, classic and custom cars, trucks and motorcycles. Food and soft drink booths and prize raffle offered. Bicycles welcome. Proceeds go to Jardin de los Niños and other Kiwanis Foundation projects. Admission and parking is free. No alcohol allowed in park. Information: (575) 525-9478 or [email protected].
Registration for participants is 7 to 10 a.m. Cost: $30.
Other events:
• A pancake breakfast served 8 to 11 a.m.; $5 a plate.
• Kiwanis Clubs will collect children’s books to set up a rotating library for children using the Meerscheidt Center.
• New Mexico Department of Fish and Game hosts a children’s fishing clinic at the stocked pond 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for ages 11 and under.
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• The Las Cruces chapter of the NAACP’s annual Juneteenth celebration is 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with live entertainment and BBQ lunches. Proceeds go towards NAACP scholarship fund.
San Juan Fiesta and Turtle Fest
— The25th annual fiesta and turtle derby is Saturday and Sunday, June 22-23, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Tortugas, N.M., near Las Cruces. The celebration dates back to when the present day Tortugas consisted of two separate villages, Guadalupe and San Juan. They will host its 100 year anniversary in 2014. Information: Parish Office, (575) 526-8171.
The Pre-Derby Tardeada is 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday in the covered pavilion with music by Sangria. Doors open at 7 p.m. Traditional food available for purchase. Admission: $5. Information: (575) 526-4003.
Sunday’s fest is 10 a.m. Sunday with the 25th annual Turtle Races, starting with the annual Celebrity Turtle Race, at 2 p.m. (registration begins at 11 a.m.). Traditional food booths, kids activities and entertainment begin at noon with a dance/tardeada 3 to 7 p.m. with music by Animmo. Admission is free for all Sunday events.
A Fiesta raffle drawing for $750 cash and other prizes is 7 p.m. followed by Tortuga Pueblo Dancers at 6:30 p.m.
The 8th annual Tortugas Open Golf Scramble is 8 a.m. Friday, June 21, at Sonoma Golf Course. (See separate listing).
To get there: Take Interstate 10 to Las Cruces, exit on University Avenue and go under the freeway; turn left at the stop sign and continue on Main, going through two sig-nals. Turn left on Tortugas Drive and then turn right on Parroquia.
Smokin’ On the Pecos NM State BBQ
Championship
— The 2nd annual StateBBQ Championship is Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, at in Artesia, N.M. The Kansas City BBQ Society & Rocky Mountain BBQ Association Sanctioned event has more than 40 competitors from across the nation compete for $12,000 in cash prize money. Backyard BBQ and Kids Q competitions also planned along with live music a shooting event, craft show, roughstock challenge, bike run ride. Admission is free for most events.
Performing Friday is Johnny Riley Johnny Riley at 6 p.m. and Will Banister and the Mulberry Band at 8 p.m. Admission is free.
Mark Chesnutt in concert is 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $10; available at artesiaartscouncil.com Information: (575)513.4291, (575) 513.4290 or smokinonthepecos.us
Flying J Ranch Experience
— Thechuck-wagon supper and stage show at the Alto, N.M. ranch (near Ruidoso) is 6 p.m. nightly through Sept 1 (Saturdays only Sept. 14-Oct. 12). Closed Sundays. Cost: $27 ($17 chil-dren 4-12; free ages 3 and younger).
Reservations encouraged. Cost includes dinner and entertainment (some activities extra). Information/reservations: 1-888-458-3595, (575) 336-4330 or flyingjranch.com.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Fiddler’s Side Show begins at 5:45 p.m. Deputy Training School for children is 6:25 p.m. with Bonita City Gunfight Reenactment at 6:45 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. and show begins at 8 p.m., featuring the Flying J Wranglers.
Whitewater Weekends
— Truth orConsequences, N.M. offers a two-hour float
trip ride down the Rio Grande for $10, with a “float n’ soak” package in coordination with River Bend Hot Springs for $18 (includes one hour at River Bend Hot Springs). Pedal and paddle specials are available as well which include bike rental and float tube for $18 per person. Advance reservations recommended. Information/reservations: “Captain Bob” at (575) 740-3784 or whitewaterweekends.com.
Artesia Independence Day events
—Artesia N. M. hosts its Forth of July celebration Thursday, July 4, with sports and family activi-ties, including the Firecracker Golf Scramble, 47th annual DOES Parade, a concert by Madison Rising and Sons of Thunder fireworks extravaganza. Information: (575) 746-2744, or artesiachamber.com.
Cloudcroft Independence Day
— TheVillage of Cloudcroft, N.M. celebrates Independence Day with Family Fun Games Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7, at Zenith Park, including a pie auction on Sunday. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-2733, 1-866-874-4447 or cloudcroft.net.
• The Fourth of July parade at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on Hwy 82 and Burro.
• Open-air melodramas of “Big Bad (or A Hairy Tale)” by the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 5-6, in the Zenith Park Pavilion. Admission is free.
Smokey Bear Stampede
— The 57thannual celebration is July 4-7 in Capitan, about 20 miles north of Ruidoso. Rodeos begin at 7 p.m. each night, with nightly dances are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the fairgrounds. Fireworks follow July 4 rodeo performance. Admission:$10; $5 for dance. Information: (575) 354-2202.
The annual Smokey Bear Stampede Parade is 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on Bear Blvd.
The annual 10K and 2-mile Smokey Bear Stampede Fun Run are usually planned on July 4 starting at the intersection of East Creek and Pine Lodge roads. Registration/information: (575) 354-2748 or
Roswell UFO Festival 2013 —
Theannu-al celebration, marking the 66th anniversary of the 1947 “UFO crash” near Roswell, is Thursday through Sunday, July 5-7, at the Roswell Convention and Visitors Center and other locations in Roswell, N.M. The four-day event features guest speakers, celebrity appear-ances authors, vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and carnivals, as well as costume contests for adults, children and pets. Most events are free; nominal charge for UFO Museum admission. Information: 1-800-822-3545 or ufofestivalroswell.com.
Elephant Butte Independence Day —
Elephant Butte Lake State Park’s Independence Day fireworks are 9 p.m. Saturday, July 6. The display is launched from Rattlesnake Island in the lake, and can be viewed from the beach or on a boat. Admission fees waived 6 to 9 p.m. that day. Information: (575) 744-5923.
Downtown Ramble
— The City of LasCruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Information: (575) 523-2950.
‘First Fridays’ in Silver City
— Several ofhistoric Downtown Silver City’s restaurants, shops and “Red Dot” galleries will stay open late the first Friday of each month as part of
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the monthly “First Friday” shopping event. Free live music and other special events also planned each month. Information: 1-800-548-9378 or silvercitymainstreet.com.
Bazaars and fairs
Children’s Grief Center Yard Sale
—Children’s Grief Center of El Paso, 11625 Pellicano, hosts a fundraising yard sale 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 1. The center is a non-profit organization assisting the needs of chil-dren and their families in dealing with the grief of losing a parent or sibling. Information: 532-6004 or cgcelpaso.org.
Johnny Lolita’s Thieves Market
—Johnny Lolita’s Coffee Shop, 3200 S. Highway 28 in La Union, N.M. hosts a handmade, vin-tage/retro, industrial art and flea market 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or longer) the first weekend of each month (June 1-2) in the parking lot, with ample parking, and several vendor booths including handmade jewelry and art, vintage high-end clothing, vintage handbags, vintage jewelry and other collectables. Wear good walking shoes to walk on dirt lot and crushed pecan shells. Some vendors accept cash only. Admission is free. Information: 929-4008 or [email protected].
Johnny Lolita’s red barn building offers hand-crafted coffees, treats and cold drinks.
Artist and Farmers’ Market call for
vendors —
Vendors are sought for the yearround El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers’ market 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays on Anthony Street in the Union Plaza District with local, handmade arts and crafts and regionally grown agricultural products. The farmers’ market component begins June 8, and is seeking new artists, farmers/gardeners, food truck vendors, and buskers (street performers who work for gratuities). Information: Rebecca Munoz, 541-4942 or [email protected].
El Paso Psychic Fair —
The fair is 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 8-9, at the Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway (at Boeing). Admission: $5 for both days (private readings not included with admission). Free admission with active duty military I.D. Information: 345-6245 or elpasopsychicfair.com.
The fair features aura photos, handmade New Age crystal and gemstone jewelry, spirit writ-ing, Feng Shui products, aromatherapy and readings by 12 professional psychic readers and mediums from across Texas and New Mexico. Readings offered in English and Spanish.
Marfa City Wide Garage Sale
— TheCity of Marfa, Texas hosts its annual communi-ty-wide garage sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 8, throughout town. Maps avail-able of locations at Arcon Inn, 215 N. Austin. Information: (432) 729-4826 or (432) 386-8212.
Mission Trail Art Market
— Area artisansand craftspeople display their fine arts and crafts during the 5th season for the monthly open-air market 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 16, in the historic Veteran’s Memorial Plaza at the San Elizario Chapel, 1500 Main in San Elizario. Food and drink concessions and entertainment. Pistoleros de San Elizario will perform a Billy the Kid breakout reenactment at 1 and 3 p.m. at the old county jail. Admission is free. Information: 851-0093 or mission-trailartmarket.com.
Summer Wine Art Market —
SunlandWinery, located at Art & Frame Mfg., 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park, N.M., host the First Day of Summer celebration 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 21-22. Free wine tasting with a local arts market. Admission is free. Information: (575) 589-1214.
Painting and tasting classes are 6:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Reservations required at 241-8808 or
Sunland Winery is north of Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. From I-10, take Sunland Park to Futurity, turn right, then left of Trifecta and right on Victory. Look for red umbrellas.
Arts and Craft Fair
— El Paso Parks andRecreation, hosts the fair 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Veterans Center, 5301 Salem. Admission is free; vendor space available for $5 a table. Information: 821-8909.
Santa Lucia Kermess
— Santa LuciaCatholic Church will host its 2012 Gran Kermess 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday and 4to 11 p.m. Sunday, June 22-23, at the church grounds at 518 Gallagher, with food, wine and beer booths, family games and live music. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Information: 592-5245.
Downtown Artist Market
— The City ofEl Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department’s market for area artists are Saturdays in the Union Plaza District along Anthony Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space for about 53 artists available each month. Information: 541-4942.
Artists may rent booths for only $2, but are required to prove they produce their own work. Artists must obtain a sales permit and attend one of the monthly orientation sessions offered 6 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the City Hall third floor training room. Information/guidelines online at elpaso-texas.gov/mcad at “Cultural/Heritage Tourism & Initiatives.”
Vinton Farmer’s Market
— The seasonalmarket with fresh produce and handcrafted items runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday year round at 7810 Doniphan (former Pat’s Country Store location), in Vinton. Information: 613-8039.
Traders Market at Old Fort Bliss
—The 3rd annual “farmer’s market-style” event is 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27 (excluding federal holiday weekends) at the Old Fort Bliss Replica, corner of Pershing and Pleasonton (Building 5054), with market pro-duce, eggs, jellies, jams, candles and other arts and crafts items. Admission is free. Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert
Crossing —
The 12th annual market runs7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. This “producers only” market runs through mid-October and features quality farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans such as organic and pesticide-free vegetables, locally-made goat cheeses, natural free range chickens and eggs, native plants for home and yard, fresh-baked breads and salsas. Only products grown directly from the produc-er allowed. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.
Coffee, house-made pastries and fresh-squeezed juices available at the vintage Coffeestream trailer and brunch served in the restaurant beginning at 8 a.m.
From El Paso, take Race Track Drive across the Rio Grande and across McNutt Road (NM 273), continue past the post office and turn left on Ardovino.
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Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
— More than 230 permanent vendors in arts, crafts, produce, baked goods and other food items are offered at the market 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays along a 7-block area of Main Street, Downtown. Information: (575) 541-2288 or lascrucesfarmersmarket.org.
Silver City Farmers Market
— Themar-ket runs 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays early May through the first frost in October in the Main Street Plaza (intersection of 6th and Bullard). Information: (575) 536-9681.
Something for everyone
Last Thursdays
— The Downtown eventincludes art exhibitions, food trucks, culinary tastings, live artist demonstrations and per-formances, and live music 6 to 9 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month (May 30, June 27). Last Thursdays is a collaboration of mARTket: Bring It Downtown and the Downtown Arts District. Admission is free to most events and the public is invited. Information: 541-4280, epdowntownarts.com or
facebook.com/EPDAD.
Admission may be charged at some venues; free at most others. Venues include downtown museums, nightclubs, galleries and coffee hous-es.
In collaboration with El Paso Bike month, a bike ride May 30 will highlight participating venues for Last Thursdays starting at 6:15 p.m. at San Jacinto Plaza with an after party at The Garden, 511 Western at Union Plaza.
Venues include El Paso Museum of Art, Tricky Falls, Loft Light Studios, The Grocery Gallery, The Station, 2nd Floor Contemporary Arts, Purple Pop Up Gallery, Red Room at the Network, El Paso Museum of History, Bowie Feathers, Hello Day Café, St. Valentine’s Kitchen, Tea + Garden, Tabla, The Garden, The Mix, Manchot, Le Trendy, OM and Botticelli Fashions Metronomy.
Racial Justice Awards
— The awardsrec-ognizing individuals and organizations in the community who promote racial justice and peace are 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at UTEP’s Centennial Museum. Recipients to be announced. Information: Cemelli de Aztlan, 838-3534 or [email protected].
Family Day at the Park
— Servants of theMost High host the family day and Christian ministry outreach 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at Nations Tobin Park 8831 Railroad, with barbecue, free clothing, food baskets, and live praise music and worship. Children’s activi-ties include games, races, and jumpers. Free raffle for adults giving away donated items (electronics, cookware, and other household items). Admission is free, everyone is welcome. Information: 790-8992 or 549-0469.
Latinitas
— The nonprofit dedicated toempowering Latina youth offers regular cre-ative expression workshops, exhibits and more. Headquarters are at
1359 Lomaland, #502. Information: 219-8554, [email protected] or LasLatinitas.org.
Creative Chicas Saturday Camp is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. the second Saturday of the month (June 8, July 13 and Aug. 10), at Judge Marquez Library. Girls in grades 4-8 meet monthly for multimedia arts workshops.
Chicas Write Now Scholarship Writing Workshop for girls ages 13 to 19 is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 1, at the Latinitas office,
10935 Ben Crenshaw, #207.
Latinitas Multimedia Arts Summer Camps for ages 9-14 are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. run July 8-Aug. 1 at various locations. Cost: $75. See separate listing for themes and schedule.
Lifeguard Review Course
— City of ElPaso Parks and Recreation’s Aquatics the course for currently certified lifeguards age 15 and older to review their materials, skills and certification 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2, at Armijo Aquatics Center, 911 S. Ochoa, Suite A. Cost: $97 ($121 non-resident). Information: 543-9598 or elpaso-texas.gov/parks.
Lifeguard Review participants must show valid, unexpired proof of Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer cer-tifications.
‘Positive Behavior Through
Engagement’
— Paso Del Norte TexasASCD hosts the professional development workshop 8 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at Adventures In Learning, 7230 Gateway East, with presenter Dr. Ernie Mendes, author, exec-utive coach and professional development trainer. Topics include a positive learning envi-ronment, reducing negative behavior, increasing student focus and engagement and improving collaboration in the classroom. Pre-registration: $10 (free for ASCD members); includes mate-rials and breakfast. Information: Blanca Lopez, 525-4446, [email protected] or pasodel-nortetexasascd.weebly.com.
Water Safety Instructor Course
— Cityof El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosts a Water Safety Course 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 1-2 and June 15-16, at Delta Aquatics Center, 4451 Delta. Participants must be 16 years of age on or before the final scheduled session of course, and pass a series o swimming and physical requirements. Fee: $189 (attendance at all ses-sions mandatory). Information: 544-3556.
Fibromyalgia Support Group
— Thegroup meets 2 to 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month (June 4) at Alternatives Centre for Behavioral Health, 7760 Alabama as a network of support and resource education for those with Fibromyalgia, their families, and friends. Guest speakers and group members share their own experiences. Admission is free.
Information: 219-9970 or alternativescentre.com.
LIGHT Center
— The community benefitorganization at 810 Gato Road hosts several monthly events for the community. All listed events begin at 7 p.m. Information:231-0066 or [email protected].
• Indian Vegetarian cooking class is the first Tuesday of the month (June 4)
• Happiness Unlimited series is the first and third Friday of the month (June 7 and 21) • Pranic Healing review is the second Thursday of the month (June 13)
• Full Moon Meditation Sunday, June 23.
Better Business Bureau and Torch
Awards
— Joshua Hunt, Senior VicePresident of Hunt Companies and Managing Director of Hunt Holdings; and Alan Ledford, Consultant and Founder of Perfect Game Ventures are speakers at the BBB’s annual luncheon meeting and Torch Awards 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at The Summit Ballroom. Both are businessmen working on El Paso’s Triple-A Baseball team. Proceeds from this year’s event will help the BBB purchase its own building. Tickets: $100 ($75 BBB bers). Tables for 10: $1,200 ($1,000 BBB
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Amigos Toastmasters open house
—The Amigos Toastmasters invite the public to their open house event 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the Doris Van Doren Library, 551 Redd. Learn how to make speech-es, gain confidence and other leadership skills. Light refreshments and door prizes offered. Admission is free. Information: 408-5675.
WWII/D-Day Commemorative
Celebration
— The Benavidez-Patterson “AllAirborne” Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc. seeks veterans of the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, France and of all other World War II campaigns to be recognized on the 69th Anniversary of D-Day at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, at the “Home of the Airborne,” 2608 Fort Blvd. The event includes a cake cutting ceremony, free finger foods and drinks. Deceased veterans also will be recog-nized. Sponsored by the veteran paratroopers. The event is free and the public is welcome. Information: John Ceballos, 240-8104 or [email protected], or bpaac.org..
Summer Pool Party —
Mission HillsAssociation and Piedmont Hills Club host a free end-of-school celebration noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Piedmont Hills Club, 4171 Berkshire. Admission is free. Information: 204-5238 or on facebook at Mission Hills
Association.
Etiquette classes
— Joann Wardy School ofEtiquette and Enrichment offers various classes taught by Wardy, an etiquette consultant with
more than 25 years of experience. Information: 355-0992 or [email protected]. Web: elpasoetiquette.com. Two-classes are offered 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, and include a 5-course tutorial luncheon on Wednesday. The Tuesday class is Basic Etiquette Skills; the Wednesday session is Dining Skills for Success. Classes are offered June 11-12; July 9-10; and Aug. 6-7. Cost is $195 per two-day class.
Grandparents support group
— City ofLas Cruces Senior Programs offers a support group grandparents raising their grandchildren at 11 a.m. the second Tuesday of the month (June 11) at Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite. The group gives grandparents a place to come together to share how they cope with financial, legal, medical and school problems.
Information: (575) 528-3301.
Southwest Character Council
— Thecouncil’s monthly luncheon is 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Great American Land and Cattle Company, 701 S. Mesa Hills. Cost: $10 (includes lunch, networking and training). Cash or check only. Information/RSVP: 779-3551.
Flag Day Ceremonies
— American LegionPaso Del Norte Post 58 will conduct its annual ceremony for the disposal and retirement of unserviceable flags at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14, at the post, 4724 Vulcan. The ceremony will be conducted by post officers and assisted by Boy Scout Troop 213. The event begins with the Pledge of Allegiance as part of the nationwide observance of Flag Day, which also marks the 238th birthday of the U.S. Army. Anyone with flags in need of disposal may bring them to the ceremony. Cake and other refreshments served afterward. Information: 751-0850.
Smut Slam ‘Sixth Sexy Shindig’
—Queer Pulp El Paso hosts an evening of positive sexuality and smutty storytelling 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Joe Vinny and Bronson’s Bohemian Cafe, 824 Piedras. Following a poet-ry-slam format, participants are given the chance to sign up and share five minutes of true, real-life sexual adventures; stories can be funny, poignant, sexy, raunchy, whatever, but they should be sexually focused and genuine. Adult prizes awarded for top stories of the night. Ages 18 and older only. Admission: $3 suggested donation. Information: 255-9172 or on facebook at qpelpaso.
Chamizal Saturday Morning Crafts
—Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, invites families to explore various world cultures through arts and crafts for kids age 5 to 11 at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the month. The 45-minute Junior Ranger program offers a different craft concept each month centered on cultural diversity. Admission is free, but space is limited. Reservations recom-mended. Information/reservations: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham.
The June 15 craft is Greek Worry Beads.
Humane Society ‘Yappy Hour’
— TheHumane Society of El Paso host a happy hour for dogs and their owners “back by popular demand” 4 to 8 p.m. the third Saturday of each month (June 15), at Aceitunas Beer Garden, 5200 Doniphan. All dogs must be well-behaved and on a leash. One dollar from every drink sold goes to the society. Information: 532-6971 or hselpaso.org (Humane Society), or 845-2277 or aceitunaselpaso.com.
Meditation Classes
— Hypnosis MotivationSuccess, 6130 Montana, hosts free meditation classes 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Monday through Thursday, June 17-20. Participants learn beginning-level meditation and self-development techniques based on the Buddhist and Hindu Traditions. Techniques include proper breathing, mindfulness, center-ing, grounding and basic mantra initiations for peace, compassion and happiness. Limited seat-ing, please call to sign up for English or Spanish. Information: 329-1822 or [email protected].
‘The Parenting Children Course’ —
Vineyard Crossroads Church, 9109 Dyer, hosts a 5-week session for parents, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, June 19-July 17, for any parent (stepparent, expectant parent, or caregiver) of children age 10 or younger. Topics include building strong foundations, meeting children’s needs, setting boundaries and teaching healthy relationships. Child-care available on a limited basis if requested with registration. Cost (by June 17): $20 person/couple (includes materials and snacks). Information: 497-6673, 751-3034 or vineyardcrossroads.com.
Good Scout dinner
— Boy Scouts ofAmerica, Yucca Council will honor construction pioneer C.F. “Paco” Jordan at the annual benefit dinner Friday, June 21, at Grace Gardens, 6701 Westside Dr. Information: Ernie Gonzalez, 772-2292 or yuccabsa.org.
The award is presented to a civic, community or business leader who demonstrated patriot-ism, leadership and service.
Ascarate Park Camp Out
— Girl Scoutsof the Desert South West and Yucca Boy Scout Council host the 2nd annual family camp-out 3 p.m. Saturday through 8 a.m. Sunday, June 22-23, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Open to all registered Boy and Girl Scouts and their
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lies. Western themed camp invites campers to dress in favorite cowboy or cowgirl attire and decorate their campout in Western Theme. Learn about western roping, take a moonlight hayride, join the water relay race, watch the Order of the Arrow Indian Dancers, run the obstacle course and fish on the shore. Cost: $1 per person, plus $1 per car. Information. GSDSW, 566-9433 or gsdsw.org; and Yucca Council, 772-2292 or yuccabsa.org.
Campers must register to be a Girl or Boy Scout before event date, and must bring their own tent and/or canopy (no stakes), sleeping items and dinner. Breakfast provided by Friends of the Lake. Registration forms available from the local Girl Scout or Boy Scout councils.
‘Life After the Tar Ball’
— Temple Beth-ElEducation Committee will host the free talk by Elissa Poel 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at Temple Beth-El, 3980 Sonoma Springs in Las Cruces. Poel joined 250 volunteers the first weekend after the destruction of Hurricane Isaac and the deep-water Horizon oil spill to help rebuild the Louisiana coastline. She will share her boating adventures, dolphin stories, and fish-fry experiences. Refreshments served. Information: (575) 652-3124 or tbelc.org.
‘Dancing Backwards in High Heels’
—The Women’s Business Border Center of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Women’s Business Symposium 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027 Airway. Details to be announced. Cost: $65 ($50 students, mil-itary, seniors 60 and older). Sponsorships and booth space available starting at $150. Information: 566-4066 or womenborder-center.com.
Keynote speakers are Brigadier General Gwen Bingham, Commanding General of White Sands Missile Range; and Dr. Akosua Evans, CEO and Founder of Barthwell Group.
This year’s symposium features a panel of women with business resources and education-al presentations. Workshops cover women in all levels of governments, women in broadcast-ing, women in modern marketing and business women from Mexico, New Mexico and Texas. Lunch also provided by the Wyndham Hotel, along with the presentation of the Paradigm Awards, recognizing a local female business owner leading the way into success.
Singles Game and Wine Tasting Night
— Peggy Kligman, inventor of “The Goat Game,” will host an evening for singles age 21 and older 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Sunland Winery, 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park. Learn flirting tips and take part in the game on “goatish” dating behaviors, and enjoy wine tasting, live music and dancing.
Participants must be single. Bring a snack. Cost: $10. RSVP: 740-5051. Information:
goatgame.com.
Take I-10 Sunland Park exit toward the casi-no; turn right at 4-way stop sign on Futurity, take first left on Trifecta, and first right on Victory.
Ghost Tour and Dinner
— Monteleone’sRistorante, 3023 Gateway West, hosts a dinner ghost tour with psychic Diana Calamia “Lady D,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Attendees ride to Concordia in a covered wagon pulled by a retired hearse for a guided ghost tour of the cemetery. Cost: $35 (includes dinner, one beer or wine, and a two hour long ghost tour). Ages 15 and older welcome; reservations required. Information/reservations: 566-4320.
Scenic Sundays
— Walkers, runners,cyclists and skaters are invited to enjoy Scenic Drive, from Rim Road to Richmond, free of traffic 6 to 11 a.m. Sundays. Dogs on leash per-mitted. Admission is free. Information: 541-4416 or [email protected].
Move! El Paso walking trails
— The Cityof El Paso Department of Public Health has six walking trail loops throughout the Downtown area. Each trail covers a different walking route that loops around back to the starting point. The loops are marked with colorful Move! El Paso ground signage with distances up to 2 miles long. Information: elpasotexas.gov/health.
For a good cause
Museo de la Gente donations
— BorderBook Festival (BBF), a nonprofit Literacy and Arts organization is seeking assistance through June 7 for the creation of a “Museo De La Gente” artist community to be located in downtown Las Cruces, near Casa Camino Real (home of the Border Book Festival). Museo de La Gente will be used for artist residencies, a resource library, workshops and exhibits as well as a venue for multi-cultural, multi-genera-tional and multi-cultural literary, literacy, music and arts events for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Monetary, silent auction, food and venue donations are being accepted, as well as help from those wishing to host a fundraising event. Information: (575) 523-3988 or [email protected].
Tornado Disaster Relief
— EPCC StudentGovernment is taking donations benefiting the victims of the recent Oklahoma tornado 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through June 7 at the EPCC Valle Verde Campus’s Campus Life Office, Room C105, 919 Hunter (look for the 18-wheeler). Accepted are cosmetic supplies, toiletries, new shoes and clothes, blankets, dia-pers, pet food and supplies, first aid supplies, monetary donation (make checks to EPCC), school supplies and toys for children.
Information: 831-2096 or [email protected].
Bowling for Bailey (By Kids for Kids,
For Fun)
— The bowling fundraiser for theBailey Fincher Foundation is 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Fiesta Bowling Lanes, 5850 Onix, with prizes, refreshments, t-shirts and auctions for kids and adults. Cost: $20 per play-er or $100 pplay-er five-pplay-erson team. Lane spon-sorships are $250; auction items and general donations also accepted. Information: 842-9696.
Teams signing up by May 31 receive 10 tickets to Western Playland.
The Bailey Fincher Foundation is named in memory of a 2-year-old who drowned in 2010. The Foundation provides scholarships to St. Mark’s School, seniors heading off to college, youth sport programs in need of equipment, uniforms and other sports-related needs.
Dinner, Auction, Dance ‘DAD’
— HomeOwnership Pride Enriched hosts its dinner, auc-tion and dance (DAD) benefiting a local home-less housing effort at 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton. Dinner served at 8:30 with auction of works by local artists immediately following and dance per-formances, and dancing continuing until 1 a.m. Some dance instructors on the floor, with experienced dancers to mingle and offer danc-ing tips. Admission: $10. Information: 922-0118 or tinyurl.com/wthrc.
‘Rock the House’ benefit dance
— Theinaugural dance for the faith-based transition facility Isaiah House of El Paso is 8 p.m. to 1
