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ASCMV: Pet Adoption Event (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
PET ADOPTION EVENTS SCHEDULED SATURDAY, JULY 31

The Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley will conduct two pet adoption events this weekend.  Available for adoption will be dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.

Adoptions will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 31, 2010, at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Las Cruces.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010, adoptions also will be facilitated at PetCo, 3050 E. Lohman, in Las Cruces.

Adoption fees are $75 for dogs/ puppies and $50 for cats/kittens. The fee includes the first set of vaccinations, spay/neuter and microchip.

At the PetCo event, microchipping for pets that already have homes will be available to the public for $20, and city pet licenses will be available to neutered pets for $5 each. Licenses for unneutered pets are $25 each. Proof of spay/neuter is required before a $5 license will be issued. Pet owners also must bring current proof of rabies vaccination for each animal to be licensed.

For further information, call the Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley at (575) 382-0018, or visit the website at www.ascmv.com. People who are hearing-impaired can call (575) 541-2182.

Estate Sale To Benefit Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary (8:00 am)
Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, a “no kill” shelter for cats and dogs, will be holding an estate sale to benefit their organization.  All proceeds from the sale will go to the feeding and housing of the pets at their sanctuary.  The sale will be held at 1455 So. Roberts Drive, Las Cruces on Saturday, July 31st starting at 8am and ending when everything has been sold.  Items consist of furniture, refrigerator, sofa sleeper and many more household items.  For further information call 527.4544 or 541.4942.

Grades 1 Though 6: Reading Book Program (All Day)
Now through September 7th, kids in grades 1 through 6 can earn a free book by reading eight books and turning in a completed Reading Passport. This will also qualify them for a chance to win a complete set of signed “The 39 Clues’ books! Teacher kits are available too.

Barnes & Noble
700 S. Telshor
(in the Mesilla Valley Mall)
575-522-4499

***ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***

Summer Food Service Program (All Day)
Summer Food Service Program Continues

The City of Las Cruces’ Summer Food Service Program continues until Friday, August 6th at various park and recreation/community centers throughout the community. The program is free for children between one and 18 years of age; no registration is required.

Lunch will be served through August 6th at the following sites:
* Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid, 12pm-1:30pm       
* Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave., 12 pm – 1pm
* Frenger Park, 800 Parkway Dr., 12 pm – 1:30 pm
* La Fonda Mini Park, 1500 S. La Fonda Dr., 12 pm – 1 pm
* Lions Park, 701 W. Picacho, 12 pm – 1 pm
* Valley View Park, 750 S. Espina, 12 pm – 1 pm
* Meerscheidt Rec Center, 1600 E. Hadley, 12 pm – 1 pm

Agriculture policy: this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W. Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. All site locations are subject to change.

For more information contact the Summer Food Service Program at 575/541-2581.  The TTY number is 575/541-2661.

Summer Reading With "The 39 Clues" (All Day)

BARNES & NOBLE SUMMER READING WITH “THE 39 CLUES”

Now through September 7, kids in grades 1 through 6 can earn a free book by reading eight books and turning in a completed Reading Passport. This will also qualify them for a chance to win a complete set of signed “The 39 Clues” books!

Barnes & Noble
(Mesilla Valley Mall)
700 S. TELSHOR BLVD
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
575-522-4499
***ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***

Various Street To Have Lane Closure (All Day)
Various Streets To Have Lane Closures

Las Cruces motorists are advised that the following streets will have lane closures beginning Wednesday, July 28th. The closures will be in effect until approximately Wednesday, September 29th.

·         Keathley Drive from Alameda Drive to Phillips Drive
·         Three Crosses Avenue from Dona Ana Road to North Main Street
·         O’Donnell Drive from Payne Street to Gladys Drive
·         John Street from Triviz Drive to Payne Street
·         Milton Avenue from Espina Street to Kent Road
·         Tyre Circle from Payne Street to O’Donnell Drive
·         Montana Avenue from Solano Drive to Stull Drive
·         Pecos Street from Missouri Avenue to the north end of the cul-de-sac
·         Seldon Avenue from Walnut Street to Lewis Street
·         Solano Drive from Hadley Avenue to Amador Avenue
·         Spruce Avenue from Calle Sosa to Triviz Drive
·         Hayner Avenue from Valley Drive to Compress Road
·         Motel Boulevard from Old Hwy 292 to Picacho Avenue
·         Texas Avenue from Campo Street to Espina Street
·         Lenox Avenue from Scanlon Drive to Southridge Drive
·         Scanlon Drive from North Main Street to Lenox Avenue
·         Candeleras Street from Missouri Avenue to Hillrise Drive
·         Country Club Circle to Camino del Rex
·         Echo Lane from Missouri Avenue to Hillrise Drive

Cutler Repaving Inc. will be performing overlay maintenance on the streets listed above. The closure may affect RoadRUNNER Transit Route No. 70 on Solano Drive and Route No. 80 on Motel Boulevard. Detours will be in effect for the duration of the work. Motorists wanting to avoid possible delays should seek an alternative route. Access to residences and businesses will be maintained during construction.

For more information contact the Public Works Department, Street Systems section at 575/541-2595. The TTY number is 575/541-2182.

Young Readers' Book Group (1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)

Date:    SATUDAY, JULY 31ST AT 1 PM
Event:   YOUNG READERS’ BOOK GROUP
Filled with strong characters and old-world charm, The Book Thief has a plot-line that won’t leave you bored. Several stories are interwoven with grace and suspense, and the ending brings them all together. Join the group for an exciting discussion.

Barnes & Noble
(Mesilla Valley Mall)
700 S. TELSHOR BLVD
LAS CRUCES, NM 88001
575-522-4499
***ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC***