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Sunday is Mother's Day. Texas Club open for Lunch. Pasta Cafe Lunch Specials. Cree  Meadows Mother's Day Brunch.

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Saturday, May 10th Nick Lawerence Band at Club 49 Nightclub inside Casino Apache at the  Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Western Blues and Honky-Tonk Rockin Country never sounded better as this Southern Crooner is blazing a trail across the west turning cowgirls heads and dance floors into rodeos. Don't miss this hard charging band!

Saturday, May 10thSecond Corazon de la Montana Sprint Triathlon at the Ruidoso Athletic Club, 8:00 a.m. Course includes 500 meter Swim, 10 mile Bike and 3.1 mile Run. Early registration $40.00 for adults and $25.00 for 18 and under, Add $10.00 for registration after April 21.  For more information call 575-257-4900  E-mail: info@ruidosoathleticclub.com.

Saturday, May 10th - LCpl. Steven M. Chavez VFW Post 12071 meets at the Evening Lions Club behind Chef Lupe's Restaurant on Sudderth. All Veterans of Foreign Wars are invited to attend and join.

Saturday, May 10th - Lynda Sánchez – Eve Ball: Woman Among Men presented at 1:00 p.m. at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. Author Lynda Sánchez will present a lively discussion of her book, an inspiring and personal view of Eve Ball. Published by Write Designs, LTD in conjunction with the Lincoln County Historical Society, this photo essay contains innumerable vignettes and unique glimpses into the life and times of Eve Ball including heretofore unpublished photographs of Eve throughout her life, and especially during her residence in Ruidoso. She often considered those years her most happy and productive. Sánchez will be signing copies of her book, which will be available for purchase.

Saturday, May 10th - Tomato Plant & Mother's Day Basket Sale presented by the Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts. From 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Compass Bank Parking lot, 1710 Sudderth Drive. Spring is here...with Mothers’ Day just around the corner. To celebrate the season, we will be hosting our second annual Tomato Plant Sale. It was fun and successful last year, and we expect it to be even better the second time around. Artists can set up tables/booths to sell their art that day. No charge for space. 25% commission to RRCA on all art sold. Artists may also create/paint plant pots to sell. Last year’s painted pot contest produced some fun and imaginative work. Be creative! We’re excited to see the results! No size limitations, 25% commission if sold.

Saturday, May 10th - Century 21 Relay for Life Garage Sale from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at River Crossing on Sudderth Drive. Donations welcome at the River Crossing Office. Call 808-1205 for pick up. Shop for a great cause! All proceeds go to the Relay for Life.

Saturday, May 10th  - Hondo Fiesta at the Hondo Valley High School Gym. Enchilada dinner from 4:30-6:30 p.m., dance performance begins at 7:00 p.m. General admission & reserved seating for dancing.  For more information call Hondo Valley High School, 575-653-4411.

Sunday, May 11th - Mother's Day Luncheon and Show featuring the Staerkels at Mountain Annie's Dinner Theater in midtown Ruidoso. $32.50 for lunch and the show featuring George and Barbara Staerkel. George started performing with his first live band at age eight and attended college at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, Wisconsin obtaining masters degrees in music education and performance. After college he spent 15 years touring with various bands and has arranging and recording credits which include the Maynard Ferguson, Woody Herman and Bill Watrous big bands. From 1980 - 1985 he was lead singer and keyboardist with "The Tokens", a New York based pop group with 12 gold records to their credit but who are mostly remembered for their recording of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight". The Tokens also recorded many national radio and television commercials including, Wendy's, Burger King, United and Pan Am Airlines, Coke & Pepsi, Clairol Haircoloring, and Sunkist Orange (Good Vibrations). He also did a lot of session work in the New York City area during the early '80s when not on the road. George is still active on the radio talk show circuit and is happy to do interview with people looking for an aging rock & roller.

Wednesday, May 14th - VFW Post 12071 Naming Ceremony at the Tinnie Silver Dollar at 7:30 p.m. This newly formed VFW Post will officially recognize the Chavez family of Hondo for their sacrifice and name the Post "Lance Corporal Steven M. Chavez VFW Post 12071." Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander George Lisicki will attend the ceremony along with the VFW State Commander and other officials. All VFW members and their families are invited to attend.

Thursday, May 15th - Registration deadline for Shepard of the Hills Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School to be held June 9th through the 13th. Phone 258-4191 or 257-5296. e-mail shlc@zianet.com 

Thursday, May 15th through Saturday, May 17th Fun Brothers at Club 49 Nightclub inside Casino Apache at the  Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Club Favorites … this laid back rockin' quintet play all the from the 60's, 70's and 80's … from Hendrix to Chet Atkins and everything in between!

Thursday May 15th through Sunday May 18thAspenCash Motorcycle Rally at the Ruidoso Convention Center . Events include a $10,000 Poker Run, large 4-Day Trade Show with 33,000 sq ft of vendors, and $10,000 in cash prizes. The Aspen Cash is one of two Ruidoso rallies, the other being the Golden Aspen Rally which will be held September 12 to 16, 2007. The AspenCash bike rally is one of the largest New Mexico rallies and is on the 2007 Lightning Customs’ Major Harley Rallies List. If you have ever been to the Rocky Mountains in any state you know the weather can make drastic changes in a very short period of time, so make sure you bring to the Ruidoso rally rain gear for potential afternoon showers and some warmer clothes because it will cool down at night. A big attraction at this Ruidoso rally is the area rides in the area dubbed the Land of Enchantment . Ruidoso is located in the colorful Rocky Mountains of southern New Mexico where you have a ton of riding to do in the rugged pine tree filled mountains. Other area attractions besides the official events at the Aspencash bike rally are checking out the two local casinos. The New Mexico Convention Center is the center for the Aspen Cash four day trade show. Another big event at the Ruidoso rally is the half day ride poker run with over $10,000 in prize money. For information info@motorcyclerally.com

Thursday, Mary 15th - Billy Currington Live in Concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.Success has carried country singer/songwriter Billy Currington far away from is beloved Georgia hometown of Rincon, but he remains the same simple man shaped by his upbringing in this small Southern town. Currington burst onto the scene with his eponymous debut which contained the Top 10 hit "Walk a Little Straighter" and the fun Top 5 smash "I Got a Feelin". Tickets go on sale approximately 30 days before the show. Under 21 years of age must be accompanied by an adult to attend.

Friday, May 16th - Graduation at Carrizozo High School.

Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th - Rich Chorne' Blues Band featuring John Brock on drums; Jamie Estes on bass; P. Blake Martin on the other guitar and great vocals and, of course, Rich Chorne, at the Dreamcatcher Cafe in mid-town Ruidoso. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. each night.

Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th - Big Cash Poker Tournament at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. Play big money poker for up to $13,000.00! Limited to 180 players. To reserve your tournament seat call (800) 545-9011.

Friday, May 16th & Saturday, May 17th  - Juni Fisher performs at Mountain Annie's Dinner Theater in midtown Ruidoso. $29.95 for dinner at 7:00 p.m. and the show featuring Juni Fisher at 8:00 p.m.. Juni recorded her first Western release, “Tumbleweed Letters” in late 1999.  Monterey Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival director Gary Brown heard her first album, and hunted her down to perform at the 2004 Festival. He shared Juni’s music with other promoters and artists, and started the wheels turning, allowing Juni to shift her profession to the music she loved most.  Juni released a second album, “Sideshow Romance” in the summer of 2004. Her third release, “Cowgirlography” featured a duet with Sons of the San Joaquin's Joe Hannah, and recieved rave reviews, multiple nominations and a WMA Song of the Year award. The start of 2008 marked the release of her historic "Gone For Colorado",  an album that brought forth Juni's own family history in song.

Saturday, May 17th - Member for a Day Open House at Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club. If you are a resident of Lincoln County you are invited to come and visit the Cree Meadows Golf and Country Club facilities all day. Enjoy the golf course with spectacular views of Sierra Blanca. Free to walkers and just $14.00 per person with a cart. Have breakfast and lunch in the dining room featuring the best views in town. Everything on the menu 30% off. Drawing for 3 months free membership. Cocktail Party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. with complimentary light appetizers and live music. 

Saturday, May 17th - Matt Mikulich – Mining Stories and Songs. All day mining program at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. From Buena Vista, Colorado, mining aficionado Matt Mikulich tells (and sings) the history of early placer and hard rock mining in Colorado from 1859 to about 1900, along with New Mexico mining history of the same period. Interspersing demonstrations of early mining tools/artifacts, Mikulich promises an entertaining and informative view of mining history to enhance the opening of the Hubbard Museum’s exhibit, “Boomed, Busted and Bought Out Again.”

Saturday, May 17th & Sunday, May 18th