December 2010

2nd—Christmas in the Park Schoolhouse Park.
6 p.m. Join the Village of Ruidoso in their annual lighting of the Yule Log. Free admission. Santa and cookies will be there, of course. *FOL Event. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS  Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

3rd & 4th—Plaid Tidings Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
Friday at 7 pm & Saturday at 1 pm. $59 & $56 for both shows. Brimming with hilarity and old-fashion holiday spirit, this affectionate revue features the four Plaids (Frankie, Sparky, Jinx, and Smudge – who are modeled on the  tight, four-part harmony “guy groups” of the 1950’s) singing all-time Christmas favorites. More Info: 1-888- 818-7872  Web: www.spencertheater.com

4th—Parade of Lights Midtown Ruidoso.
Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights--Parade of Lights starts at 5:30 pm from the corner of Sudderth/Mechem, through Midtown, down to the Chamber of Commerce. More Info: 575-257-7395  E-mail: info@ruidosonow.com  Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

6th—Annual Community Choir Christmas Concert Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts.
$5 per ticket. Joint concert with the ENMU Choir, 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade Choirs, and Ruidoso High School Choir. Some Christmas music and a sing-a-long at the the end.  More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS   Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/fol

11th—Cowboy Christmas Ball Mountain Annie's .
Dinner 6 p.m. Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys from 8-11 p.m. Sponsored by The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse. Tickets from any Posse member or Village Ace Hardware More Info: 575- 257-7982 

18th—Ski Apache Torch Light Parade Ski Apache.
A native drum will begin playing at 5 p.m., and the Parade is at 6. Veteran skiers and their lighted torches will ski down the mountain. Assorted snacks and refreshments will be available. Free admission! Spectators are encouraged to be there by 5:45  More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS  Web: www.ruidosofol.org

18th—The Nutcracker Spencer Theater.
2 & 7 pm. Tickets are $28. Starring more that 50 Ruidoso-area dancers ages 4 and up, the two-act ballet classic is under the artistic direction of Deborah Rogers, a former professional dancer with several Houston companies.  RDE's Nutcracker features delightful choreography, lavish costumes and sweet scenery that never fails to impress. More Info: 1-888-818-7872  Web: www.spencertheater.com

21st—Flyng J Wranglers Christmas Special Spencer Theater.
8 pm. $29 & $26. Heralding the joys of Christmas cowboy style are the Flying J Wranglers of Alto! These longtime Lincoln County entertainers celebrate the heritage of the west and the beauty of the holiday season with rich melodious  western yodeling, vocals, fiddle and guitars in soaring renditions of spirituals like Go Tell It On The Mountain and Beautiful City, and old time cowboy Christmas tunes like Corn, Water and Wood and Christmas For Cowboys.  More Info: 1-888-818-7872  Web: www.spencertheater.com

24th—Luminarias Historic Lincoln Lincoln.
Traditional lighting of luminarias along Hwy 380 at dusk. More Info: Sherry, 575-653-4680 

24th—Carrizozo Christmas Eve Celebration Carrizozo, NM Starts at dusk..
Luminarias, open-house at some businesses. More Info: Carrizozo Chamber 575-648-2732 

24th—Christmas Program First Baptist Church.
The time for the Christmas Eve Service is to be announced.  More Info: 575-257-2081 

24th—Christmas Eve Mass St. Eleanor Catholic Church.
Mass is at the Ruidoso Convention Center at 7 pm. More Info: 575-257-2330 

24th—Christmas Eve Mass St. Jude Mission.
Time to be announced. 1404 College Blvd. Alamogordo. More Info: 575-437-0238 

25th—Christmas Day Mass St Eleanor Catholic Church.
Time to be announced. 120 Junction Rd. More Info: 575-257-2330 

26th—Christmas Tree Recycle Schoolhouse Park, Ruidoso.
Take your trees to be recycled to the park. There will be an orange fence around the place to put them.  More Info: 575-378-4697  Web: www.lcswa.org

31st—New Year's Eve Party The Lodge at Cloudcroft.
Adult New Year's Gala at the Lodge Pavilion. Reservations required. More Info: 800-395-6343  Web: www.thelodgeresort.com

31st—New Years Eve Celebration  No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, NM.
Live music from 8 pm to 1 am. The "Country Charm" Roswell Band will perform.  More Info: 575-648-5583  Web: www.noscumallowed.com

31st—New Year's Eve Celebration - Kids Only Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino.
We've got a New Year's Eve Celebration for children 5-12! Festivities include: pizza, ice cream, arts & crafts, DJ, movie with popcorn, and a countdown to the New Year! Children can be dropped off at the concierge desk at  7:45 and picked up in the Magoosh Room on the sixth floor. 8 pm-1 am. $50 per child. Party favors included  More Info: 1-877-277-4577  Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com

31st—New Year's Eve Party Billy's Sports Bar & Restaurant .
Music by The Graham Brothers Band starting at 7:00 p.m. Party favors, a champagne toast and balloon drop. More Info: Sarah at 575-378-7332.  Web: www.raceruidoso.com

31st—New Years Eve Celebration  Casa Blanca Restaurant .
Entertainment TBA. Drink and food specials, Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Also, we'll be offering a FREE ride home, by RESERVATION ONLY.  More Info: 575-257-2495. 

31st—New Years Eve Celebration  Dreamcatcher Cafe & Coffeehouse .
In midtown Ruidoso. Enjoy Hor d'oeuvres, party favors and a champagne toast, plus Toby on guitar. Reservations are required and seating is limited to 50.  More Info: 575-802-2222. 

31st—New Years Eve Celebration  Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club.
Music by Terry Bullard, $25 per couple. Reservations are recommended.  More Info: 575-257-CREE or 575-973-3937 

31st—New Years Eve Celebration  Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant .
In Midtown. Ruidoso's own Homegrown Band starts playing at 9:30 p.m. Admission $10. 

31st—New Years Eve Celebration  Mountain Annie's Supper Club.
In Midtown. Music by the Riversong Ramblers, dinner and champagne toast for just $45. Dress is casual. Reservations are recommended. More Info: 575-257-7982  

31st—New Years Eve Celebration  Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino.
8:30pm - 12:30pm. Tickets are $100 5-4-3-2-1-HAPPY NEW YEAR! No plans for New Year's Eve yet? No problem, there's a party at Inn of the Mountain Gods that's sure to start 2010 off right! enjoy a wide array of appetizers and a sensational dinner. Dance the night away, leading up to the complimentary champagne toast at midnight.  More Info: 1-877-277-4577  Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com

—Calvary Chapel Hand-Crafted Christmas Bazaar Calvary Chapel of Ruidoso.
127 Vision Dr. From 9 to 4 pm. Hot homemade Chile, soups, and cornbread. Unique handmade art & gifts. Vendor space available. 

—Santa's Helpers Ruidoso Convention Center.
Santa's Helpers work shop is on Dec. 1st. Applications will be available at KIDX Radio at 1086 Mechem Dr. in Ruidoso. Delivery will be Dec. 19th. More Info: 575-258-2446 

—Lincoln County Community Theater Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center.
TBA *FOL event More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS  Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

—Ruidoso Adopt A Soldier Auction Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant.
1 pm. (10% discount on food and drinks during the auction) Items up for bid from local merchants. All proceeds from the auction go to the purchase of items for the soldiers and the shipping cost. More Info: Blue Dutchover : 937-4397  Web: www.ruidosoadoptasoldier.org

—KEDU-KALH Christmas RAdio Auction & Fundraiser On KEDU102.3 & KALH-FM 95.1.
9:00am to 2:00pm. Fans can go online beginning November 30th, 2009 and view the items to bid on during the December 5th auction. Items range from dinner and show tickets, goods and services, as well as home remodel gift certificates, paintings, lodging, collector's items, dining certificates, furniture, clothing and more. More Info: 258-1386 or (KALH-Radio) at (575) 491-3197  Web: www.kedu.us.; http://kalh.webs.com/.

—Christmas at the Lodge The Lodge at Sierra Blanca.
6:30 pm. Merriment and carols led by Ol' St. Nick. Cider, Hot Chocolate, Confections. Fundraiser for Big Brothers, Big Sisters. *FOL Event. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS  Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

—Lincoln County Community Theater Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center.
TBA *FOL event. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS  Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

—5th Annual Holiday Canned Food Drive for Lincoln County Food Bank Sierra Cinema.
10:30 am. Make this season special. Please help us help others. 1 food item per child; 2 food items per adult. More Info: Georgia Underwood 937-0564 

—Fireside Celebration at The Lodge The Lodge at Sierra Blanca.
Festival of Lights happens because of the tremendous efforts of volunteers and sponsors. Join us at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca for a fireside cocktail party honoring our community members that truly have the giving spirit. 6-9pm.  Area caterers will provide hors d’oeuvres.  More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS  Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL

—Dummy Gelunde Competition Ski Apache.
1 to 5 p.m. Teams of 1 to 3 people are encouraged to construct and race snow-riding dummies over a giant on-snow jump for a shot at cash prizes totaling $2,750 with the first place team taking home $1,500. Viewing and judging take place from 1 – 3 p.m. entries are judged based on distance, air, creativity, takeoff, landing and crowd response. The competition takes place on Easy Street. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Cost is $30 and the competition is limited to 30 teams.  More Info: 575-464-3600  Web: www.skiapache.com

—Santa Land Zenith Park, Cloudcroft, NM.
A celebration of the holidays in Cloudcroft - Bonfire, marshmallow roast, hot chocolate & cider, holiday music. Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive with candy & cookies at about 6:30 pm.  Please dress warm as it gets cold in the park. More Info: (575) 682-2733  Web: http://www.cloudcroft.net/calendar_of_events/