Deming and Luna County community calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022
Sr. center Bingo returns
The Luna County Commission on Aging Bingo will resume at the Deming Senior Citizen’s Center at 800 S. Granite St. This Bingo is open to all eligible players.
Doors open at 4 p.m., packet sales begin at 5 p.m. and the first occasion begins at 6 p.m. promptly.
The kitchen will be closed but you can bring your own food.
Columbus Club Bingo
The Columbus Club will host Bingo games at 6 p.m. on Thursday at 1400 S. Ruby Street in Deming, NM.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 6 p.m. Cash prizes range from $150 to $300.
There is a concession stand on site and no outside food or drink is allowed in the building.
Crochet and quilt club
The Deming Senior Citizen’s Center will start a crochet and quilt club at the center located at 800 S. Granite Street.
If you are interested in joining these clubs, stop by the center between 10 and 11 a.m.
If card games are your pleasure, plan on joining the Canasta and Bridge clubs at the Deming Senior Center. Stop by at 1 p.m. on Thursdays to sign up and play.
Republican Party meets
The Republican Party of Luna County will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 13 at the Baptist Church located at 206 West Pine St. in Deming. This meeting is for registered Republicans only.
Guest speaker will be Amy Barela, Republican Party of NM. CD2 vice-chair. Barela will be talking about volunteering.
Guests can enter the building at the back door from the rear parking lot. The party headquarters located at 112 E. Spruce St. is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday through Saturday. Please stop by to register to vote or have questions answered.
Public lands input
A meeting for outdoor recreation on public lands will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 24 at D.H. Lescombes Winery and Tasting Room on NM Hwy. 549.
Here is a golden opportunity to meet and discuss outdoor recreation with like-minded individuals and those that are interested in the opportunity to create some tourism economy and diversify a potential revenue stream right here in Luna County.
With the abundance of public lands here, collectively, we can enhance Deming and Luna County by presenting our community as an outdoor destination. Join us for the event.
Visit: Publiclandsolutions.org/newmexicouplift.
Fair royalty packets
The Southwestern New Mexico State Fair Royalty Pageant Packets are now available at Circle S Western Emporium, Mimbres Valley Feed Store and Copper Kettle Coffee.
Girls in grades 1st-12th are invited to join the event. There will be prizes awarded to all who enter.
There will be a mandatory meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24th at the fairgrounds in Building 2. Please bring your entry packet and your parent with you at this time.
KLCB fundraising
Keep Luna County Beautiful is accepting letters of interest from youth-oriented community organizations for Illegal dumping and litter pick-up events around Luna County. Organizations can earn funds for their youth oriented group.
Organizations must commit to participate at one illegal dump site pick up and the Great American Cleanup or Toss No Mas cleanup events in order to earn the $1,000 or participate in the Great American Cleanup or Toss No Mas events, as well as one regular community trash pick-up event to earn the $500.
Letter of interest should include a brief description of your organization, what the funds will be used for and who will benefit from the funds. Letters must be addressed to:
Mary Mackey, Community Development Liaison; 700 S. Silver, Deming, NM 88030. Call 575-694-5257 or email to: mary_mackey@lunacountynm.us.
Duck parade sign-up
Applications are now being accepted for the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce Tournament of Ducks Parade. This is the signature event of the 43rd annual Great American Duck Race, Aug. 26-28 in Deming, NM.
Registration forms can be found at www.demingduckrace.com. Deadline for entries is 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.
This article originally appeared on Deming Headlight: Deming and Luna County community calendar for Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022
