Lea
County PSA’s
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Lea County
Big Brothers, Big
Sisters of Lea County is accepting applications from adults 18 and up to
become a mentor. The National Program matches children ages 6-18 with
mentors in professionally supported, one-to-one relationships. The
program in Lea County is newly opened. If you’re a
business-professional, couple, family, students, or even a “busy
person”, the program has a needy child that can benefit from the “Big
Brother Big Sister” relationship. (Contact B. Granger,
391-6878)
Foster Care Program
Child and Family
Services is seeking seniors interested in making a positive influence
in the community by joining the foster grandparents/retired
seniors volunteer program. (Call Kimberly Wheeler,
397-7336)
Community Action Program
The Southeast N.M.
Community Action Program has funds available for people meeting gross
income guidelines to help with rent, mortgages, prescriptions and
utilities. For more information or an application, visit with Wilma at 1601 N. Turner, Ste 107, Hobbs
or call 393-9328.
Food Program
Do you need food? Call the
National Hunger Hotline at
1-866-348-6479. You’ll be connected to food
programs and services in your community.
(Call 9am-5pm EST; all calls are
confidential; se habla Español)
Medicare
Each month about
200,000 Americans reach their 65th birthday and become
eligible for Medicare benefits. In addition to hospital and doctor’s
benefits, a Medicare prescription drug benefit is now available. New
Medicare beneficiaries need to consider all of their options and find
out if they might qualify for extra help with premiums, deductibles and co-payments. The extra help could be worth an
average of $3,700 per year for people who meet the guidelines. Plus, the
Income Support Division (ISD) also helps with Medicare funds. Find out more online at
www.socialsecurity.gov or www.ssa.gov.
(For Hobbs, contact The Social Security Administration, Daniel
Herman, 393-7357,ext. 3341
and ISD, 397-3400)
Free Meter
Are you a diabetic?
Do you need a free meter for monitoring blood sugar levels and free
supplies for other diabetic needs? Contact Elite Home
Health, Hobbs. (Visit Joanna at 726 E. Michigan,
Ste.130, Hobbs or call 393-9281 or
318-5870)
Hobbs Teen Center
Hobbs Teen Center
has a "climbing wall" open to the public at 620 West Alto. It’s free and
open to those age 18 and younger, Mon-Thurs 4-9pm. All ages are welcome
on Sat/Sun afternoons. (Call
391-9505)
The Center for the Arts
The Center for the
Arts at 122 W. Broadway in Hobbs is open 1-5pm Mon-Fri and 9-5 Sat.
Admission is free. Youth art workshops are held on Wednesday afternoons
from 2-4pm the cost is $15 per workshop. Friday afternoons from 1-5 are
“open studio” time for anyone to work on creative projects with supplies
provided. (Donations accepted.)
(Call
397-2787;
sponsored by Lea County Commission for the Arts)
Telephone Area Code
Hobbs and Lea County telephone area
codes changed effective Oct. 7, 2007 from "505" to "575." Make sure to
update your telephone contacts and share this information with all
your family & friends so they do the same. Thanks!
New Online site:
www.HobbsHistory.com
American Classifieds:
preview ads online at
www.HobbsLife.com, it's
free!
Del Norte Park - Summer Fun
Come for the FREE Concerts and
Movies Under the Stars at Del
Norte Park, Hobbs. For more information, feel free to contact the
City of Hobbs P&R at
397-9291. All movies are rated PG and begin at 9:30 pm.
Concessions will be available. Calendar dates are ...
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May 23 - Movie
"Transformers" & Concert "Vocal Trash"
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June 27 - Movie "Bee
Movie" & Concert "Restless Heart"
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July 25 - Movie "Willy
Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
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August 4 & 22
All Pools open May 24, 2008
For more information and more announcements, click
here.
Thanks
Also, see our Family
Care page, click
here!
Wishing everyone a
safe, fun and happy holiday season
along with a
prosperous and Happy New Year!!
Stay tuned for updates...
