11/3/2010 Sierra Health Council Monthly Meeting 11am-1pm, Red Room, Civic Center, 400 W 4th Street, Truth or Consequences A monthly brown bag lunch meeting of health care organizations, providers and citizens interested in healthcare dialog. Everyone is welcome. Meets regularly on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact: Sierra Health Council, Claire Dishman, 575-894-5575, cdishman@gmail.com. http://www.sierrahealthcouncil.com/
11/6/2010 - 11/7/2010 Love Letters 7pm Saturday, 1pm Sunday, Lee Belle Johnson Senior Recreation Center, 301 S. Foch, Truth or Consequences Contact the TCCT for tickets and more info. Cost: $10. Contact: T or C Community Theatre, Inc, 575-744-5411, tcctheatre@gmail.com. http://www.truthorconsequencescommunitytheatre.org
11/7/2010 Daylight Savings Time ends 2am, Turn your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed on Saturday, or as soon as you get up on Sund
11/11/2010 Veterans Day Ceremony 10 am, New Mexico State Veterans' Home, 992 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences New Mexico State Veterans’ Home announces its twenty-fifth annual Veterans Day ceremony. All are welcome to attend this time of honor and remembrance of veterans of all branches of the United States Armed Services. Arrive early for coffee and donuts at 8:30 and tours of the Veterans' Home at 9am. The ceremony begins promptly at 10. BBQ lunch (includes barbecue and sides plus beverage and dessert) will follow the ceremony; tickets will be available the day of the event. Cost: ceremony free, BBQ $5. Contact: New Mexico State Veterans' Home, Donna Deason, 575.894.4200, donna.deason@state.nm.us. http://www.nmstateveteranshome.org
11/12/2010 New Mexico State Veterans' Home 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner-Dance 6:30pm, New Mexico State Veterans' Home, 992 South Broadway, Truth or Consequences Dinner-Dance in celebration of "twenty five years of proudly serving those who already have." Cost of ticket includes appetizers followed by your choice of two entrees, with accompaniments and dessert. Also a commemorative glass and a non-alcohol beverage. Music for dancing by the High Society Orchestra. Appetizers at 6:30 pm, dinner will be served at 7pm. Limited seating, so order your tickets early by calling Marie Richter, 575.894.4216. Cost: $15 per person. Contact: New Mexico State Veterans' Home, Donna Deason, 575.894.4200, donna.deason@state.nm.us. http://www.nmstateveteranshome.org/events.shtml
11/12/2010 - 11/14/2010 Christmas Jubilee 10am-6pm, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, Ruidoso, NM 80 local merchants and crafters will set up a Holiday Shopping Extravaganza. A visit and picture with Santa highlights the experience for children and our Story Teller will help to entertain them. Jubilee features not only exceptional and unique merchandise but also a Food Court serving delicious dishes from local restaurants. Cost: $1.00. Contact: Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Greeters, Bev Reynolds, 575-336-8206, rbreynolds@beyondbb.com. http://www.christmasjubilee.net
11/13/2010 Fourteenth Annual Veterans Day Car Show 8am-4pm, New Mexico State Veterans' Home, 992 S. Broadway, T or C Entries will be judged by a panel and peoples choice, with trophies and dash plaques awarded to winners. Exhibit entry fee is $25. Also - concession stand and a swap meet (10' x 10' spaces available to vendors for $25). Cost: free for spectators. Contact: New Mexico State Veterans Home, Sam Shannon, 575-894-4222, sam.shannon@state.nm.us.
11/13/2010 November Art Hop 6-9pm, Downtown Truth or Consequences Galleries, studios, shops and restaurants are open late on the 2nd Saturday of every month. Check the MainStreet Truth or Consequences website for info on opening exhibits and special events. Cost: free. Contact: MainStreet Truth or Consequences, promotions@torcmainstreet.org. http://www.torcmainstreet.org/events/monthly-events/art-hop
11/13/2010 8th Annual Run for the Wall 9am-4:30pm, Veterans Memorial Park, 996 S. Broadway, T or C Come support the Truth or Consequences Veterans' Memorial Park & Museum during this fun and festive event, which includes vendors, games, a car show, food, music, the tug-of-war Tug-off, a Bike Run and Rodeo - a guaranteed good time! Tug-a-war is at 3pm. Cost: free. Contact: Veterans Memorial Park, Bobby Allen, 575-740-7111. http://www.torcveteransmemorial.com/
11/13/2010 Free Boating Safety Class 8am-5pm, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, 101 Hwy 195, Elephant Butte Nationally-accredited Boating Safety Class. This free training is required for anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 who plans to operate a boat. Cost: free. Contact: New Mexico State Parks, Salvador Gonzalez, 575-744-5923, salvador.gonzalez1@state.nm.us. http://www.nmparks.com
11/13/2010 2nd Saturday Golf Event 10am, Truth or Consequences Municipal Golf Course, 685 Marie, T or C Monthly event - several ways to win - winners receive merchant certificates as prizes. Cost: greens fees plus $20. Contact: T or C Municipal Golf Course, Howie Tucker, 575-894-2603, howieprodog@yahoo.com. http://www.torcnm.org/departments/golf_course.html
11/14/2010 Poetry Reading 1pm, Black Cat Books and Coffee, 128 Broadway, T or C Read or listen on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Cost: free. Contact: Black Cat Books and Coffee, Rhonda Brittan, 575-894-7070.
11/18/2010 Third Thursday Monthly Speakers Series 7-8pm, Geronimo Springs Museum, 211 Main, downtown T or C Interesting events, people and places of historical significance to Sierra County are the focus of monthly presentations by various guest speakers. Cost: free (donations accepted). Contact: Geronimo Springs Museum, LaRena Miller, 575-894-6600, info@geronimospringsmuseum.com. http://www.geronimospringsmuseum.com/
11/20/2010 Celebracion de Otoño 11am-4pm, El Camino Real International Heritage Center, exit 115 from I-25 Celebrate the Center’s 5th anniversary with living history demonstrations of period-life on El Camino Real, special performances, and more. Cost: museum admission. Contact: El Camino International Heritage Center, Claudia Gallardo, 575-854-3600, claudia.gallardo@state.nm.us. http://www.elcaminoreal.org
11/28/2010 Poetry Reading 1pm, Black Cat Books and Coffee, 128 Broadway, T or C Read or listen on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. Cost: free. Contact: Black Cat Books and Coffee, Rhonda Brittan, 575-894-7070.