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•Las Cruces motorists are advised that University Avenue from Chaparral Street to Locust Street will have lane closures on the westbound lanes beginning at 7 a.m. Monday. The closure will be in effect for approximately three weeks. Info: (575) 528-3098, TTY number, (575) 541-2182.
Tuesday
•Jam Session: Concert and Film will be held Tuesday at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. The Creole Jazz concert will be held at 5:30 p.m. followed by the film "Louis Armstrong: Satchmo" at 7 p.m. The film is a comprehensive documentary about one of the most influential jazz performers. Never-before-seen homemade films, clips from stage shows and excerpts from some of his movies, along with commentary from Armstrong's contemporaries and musicians influenced by his music. Info: (575) 523-6403 or www.riograndetheatre.com.
Wednesday
•Stitch'n Bitch group meets at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Hastings, 2350 Lohman Blvd. The focus of the group is sharing creative ideas and good conversation. Info: LeeAnn Meadows, (575) 525-1625.
•Las Aguilas, Spanish Toastmasters Club, meet from 12:10 to 1 p.m. Wednesdays in Finley Hall, northwest corner of Idaho Avenue and Espina Street. Visitors are welcome to come and observe a session of improving Spanish language and speaking skills. Info: Don Dohr, (575) 521-4845 or lasaguilas.freetoasthost.org.
Thursday
•Country-Western
•Mount Cristo Rey hike will be at noon Thursday at Mount Cristo Rey, Sunland Park. Meet at the large parking lot at the trailhead to Mount Cristo Rey off McNutt Road (N.M. 273). The hike is 5 miles round trip, 2 to 3 hours. Cost is $5 and $2 for children, a donation requested for the Mount Cristo Restoration Committee. Free bottled water provided for hikers. No reservation is required. Info: (915) 252-9840.
•The 13th annual Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the El Paso Convention Center, with free activities and games for kids, six and younger, face painting, balloon animals, magic acts, local bands, Battle of University Bands and Cheerleaders, food and drink for purchase, and a fireworks display.
Friday
•Story time will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Barnes & Noble in Mesilla Valley Mall will be special in celebration of the last day of the year. Info: (575) 522-4499.
•New Year's Celebration 2011 presented by Premiere Entertainment and Ramada Palms will be held Friday at the Ramada Palms, 201 E. University Ave. Doors open at 8 p.m. The celebration will offer two separate parties under one roof. Ramada's ballroom will feature Phat Soul with reserved seating. Also, Ramada's Bar Club will provided entertainment by Dulce with special guest Sunny Padilla back from Las Vegas, with limited seating. Tickets for either location include admission to one or the other event, party favors, champagne and assorted appetizers. Tickets are limited. Tickets are $35 per person for either ballroom or bar (21 plus). Tickets available at Ramada Palms or Premiere Entertainment, (915) 630-2206 and (575) 526-4411, ext. 402 or www.pre-e.com or www.ramadalascruces.com.
•Bosee will headline the New Year's Eve celebration Friday in the Signature Showroom at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity Drive in Sunland Park. Dinner offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with music and dancing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and includes dinner buffet, entertainment, favors and champagne toasting; $250 table for eight. Ages 21 and older welcome. Reservations or info: (575) 874-5200.
•A free party featuring music by Inolvidable and party favors from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday in the Franklin Lounge at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino. No reservations needed, seating available on a first come, first serve basis.
•Ardovino's Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, will ring in 2011 Friday with a special dinner, glass of champagne, and live music. Champagne toast, and party favors. Cost is $100 per person for (optional) dinner. Admission to party alone is free. Reservations or info: (575) 589-0653 or ardovinos.com.
