This Weekend in Carlsbad

Football game tonight at Cavemen Stadium - kickoff is 7:30 p.m. Go out and support the team. A group of students representing Character Counts will be performing the Six Pillar Shuffle at half time. Parents who go to see their children perform should stick around and support the Cavemen too.

There will be an enchilada dinner before the game from 5 - 7 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. This one is sponsered by MESA. $7 per plate.

Carlsbad Community Theatre is presenting the second weekend of their first play of the season, Grace and Glorie. 7:30 p,m. Friday and Saturday night, and a matinee on Sunday at 2 p.m. $8 for adults and $4 for children. Season tickets are available for $30. Advance tickets are available at the Shade Tree, Kristina's Custom Framing, Round the Corner Antiques, and Blue House Cafe.

NMSU-C's fall film festival will present Escape from Alcatraz at 7 p.m. in room 153. Admission is free. On Saturday they will present Baran - "a visually eloquent film from Iran." 7 p.m. room 153.

Make a Difference Day - Saturday October 22 - is a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors started by USA Weekend Magazine and the Gannett Foundation. One opportunity to make a difference in Carlsbad will be a project to help the homeless shelter. A small contingent of volunteers from Alta Vista Middle School will be working at the homeless shelter located at 1720 W. Texas. In operation since 2003 under the guidance of Rabbi Ray Maccabee, they receive no city or county funds and rely totally on donations. Key items needed are insulation, lumber, paint (white and green) and canned goods. Come and join in this effort to make life a little better for those less fortunate.

3rd Annual Fall Mall Crafts Show Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Fall Mall Craft Show - say that 5 times fast.

Images of Carlsbad Art Show continues at the Museum and Art Center through October 28th - Go see my son's photographs. They didn't win, but they should have (a mother's opinion of course). Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Admission is free.

Eddy County Detachment N. 678 of the Marine Corps League is seeking coats for young and old to distribute to those in need. Coats may be dropped off at 1829 W. Texas. Call 628-1226 for pickup.

The Anti Drug/Gang Coalition faith action group is planning a prayer walk. This is a join as you go walk - starting at 9 a.m. coalition and St. Peter Luthern at the entrance to NMSU-C. For other times and places call Emilio Ramos at 628-8147.

There will be a Banner Workshop at the Riverwalk Recreation Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a joint effort sponsered by Carlsbad Museum and Art Center and Carlsbad Main Street to develop banners for downtown. Residents of all ages are encouraged to attend. The workshop is free, supplies are provided, and no prior registration is needed. Santa Fe artist and art therapist will be there to brain storm and help local volunteers create images that represent the spirit of Carlsbad.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park plans to celebrate national Wolf Awareness Week Saturday. This is cool - A howling contest for kids at 12:30 p.m. and a keeper talk at 2:30 at the wolf exhibit. From 1 - 3 p.m. Docents will be helping kids make wolf mask and exhibiting wolf skulls. All programs are free but regular admission fees will apply. For more information call 887-5516.

Garage Sale at Monterrey Elementary School from 7 a.m. til noon. Proceeds to go to the United Way.

United Way and the Elks BPOE 1558 will host the second annual dinner and silent auction Saturday at the Elks Lodge. Steak and shrimp dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and a full evening of entertainment is planned, including Chip Flatow, a comedian and hypnotist. Music for dancing will be provided by deejay, no host bar. Tickets are $25 per peson. A corporate table for eight is $500. Tickets may be purchased at the United Way office - 706 N. Canal or at the Elks Lodge. For more information call 887-3504 or 885-5838.

On Sunday The Carlsbad Arts and Humanities Alliance will present Todd Green, a One Man Band, at 2 p.m. at the P.R. Leyva auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students. and may be purchased in advance at The Carlsbad Foundation, The Shade Tree, and the Blue House Cafe or at the door the afternoon of the performance. For more information call 885-9041.

Methodist Men's breakfast at 7 a.m. Sunday at Epworth United Methodist Church. All men are welcome to attend for fellowship and prayer.