Community Calendar

Friday, October 6th -7th: Time: 5:30PM-9:00AM 'Family Night at the Museum'
For the first time ever, we will have families spend the night at the Magoffin Home Museum. The 'Night at the Museum' will include a night tour, a craft, snacks, a scavenger hunt, storytelling, a movie in the courtyard, and breakfast. Space is limited so make your reservations now.
Call 915-533-5147 ext. 1002 for information. You can find more information at visitmagoffinhome.com
Cost: $50.00 per child/ $65.00 per adult: Tickets must be purchased in advance and in person. Space is limited.

From the creator of the ORIGINAL haunted brothel tour (imitated, but never duplicated!)... join us for a walk on the wild side, on the Brothels & Bordellos: Red Light Ghost Walk (ADULTS ONLY)

SPACE IS LIMITED - Tickets available on Eventbrite - Grab your tickets NOW at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brothels-bordellos-red-light-ghost-walk-adults-only-tickets-728467565097?aff=oddtdtcreator

Your paranormal journey will begin at one of our favorite Downtown meeting spots: the timeless & reputedly haunted MONA Bar of Modern Art (21+ ONLY- Come early to enjoy the artistic atmosphere, and the delicious selection of food & cocktails!)...

Then join us as we guide you on a walking tour into El Paso's former forbidden zone, our lanterns lighting the way as we explore ever deeper into the past. Listen to tales of infamous brothels, madams, and soiled doves, as well as true stories of murder, lust, betrayal, revenge.

See the sites where historic brothels once stood, and discover the scandalous spirits who still walk these streets and alleys at night.

Your guides will be in costume, and in character, so be ready for a wild ride through Downtown El Paso history!

This 2-hour outdoor walking tour will contain stories of paranormal fright, adult situations, and titillating tales.
Space is limited. ADULTS ONLY PLEASE.

Hosted by Weird Texas author (and author of the original haunted brothel tour) Heather Shade, and the amazing team at Lost El Paso Paranormal.

We are the original & ONLY costumed ghost tours in town. Come get Lost with us!

Friday, October 6th, 8-10pm, $20 per person. Please meet us at MONA Bar of Modern Art (410 1/2 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX) at 7:30pm for check-in. Tour departs PROMPTLY at 8pm so DON'T BE LATE! *Please remember to allow yourself time to find parking* (note: downtown parking meters are free after 6pm)

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A TWO-HOUR, OUTDOOR WALKING TOUR.
-We recommend that you wear comfortable, seasonal clothing and walking shoes.
-Some may also wish to bring flashlights, as we do enter into darkened areas.
-You are welcome to bring your camera. Not only can you get great pictures of city views and historic locations, you might just capture a ghost on film!

*By purchasing access to this event, you are helping to support a local El Paso business, and WE THANK YOU!*

*If you plan to indulge in alcohol during your evening, please remember to arrange a ride, or arrange a sober driver. Let's have fun, and STAY SAFE. If you need help in safely getting home- PLEASE let one of your tour guides know, we will be happy to assist you!

PLEASE NOTE: ALL TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE. There will be no refunds for late arrivals or no-shows. In case of weather cancellation your tickets may be applied towards a future available event! (AVAILABLE= not already sold out or at full capacity)

Saturday, October 7th: 10:00AM-Noon: Family Friendly Cooking Class: Cost-$5.00
Wartime Champ- Do you like food? So did the Magoffins! Join us on the first Saturday of every month to get a taste of the foods different generations of the Magoffin Family enjoyed. Using recipes from their time, we will recreate popular dishes for the three generations who owned the Home. This year, we will recreate a full day’s menu from breakfast to dinner and even include a mid-afternoon snack!
This month, we continue the day’s menu with a savory option for breakfast. Taken from a book that focuses on war efforts to ration entitled Spuds, Spam and Eating for Victory, our instructor, Gloria, will show you how to make Wartime Champ! It is a hearty and hot breakfast dish that will put a smile on any potato lover’s face. Call in advance to 915-533-5147, ext. 1006, or email
magoffin-home@thc.texas.gov to register.

The Storytellers of Las Cruces have been sharing tales with generations of Las Cruces. We continue to do so every Saturday morning in the children’s room at COAS Downtown. This is a free event and story lovers of all ages are welcome. Children who attend will receive a coupon worth up to $3 off on a children’s book.

San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church (503 Hunter Drive) invites the community to our bazaar on October 7 from 3 pm to 11 pm in celebration of the 25th anniversary of our new church. Admission to the event is free. There will be food, games, raffle, live music, beer & refreshments, entertainment and more! We look forward to seeing you at the bazaar.

1938 Radio Drama War of the Worlds

Originally produced for the Mercury Theater on the Air with Orson Welled, based on the H.G. Wells classic War of the Worlds.

*NOTE: This is not an interactive show but rather a staged readers theatre version of the classic radio drams. It will be accompanied by sound and special effects.

"Intro to Urban Sketching with Roberta Martinez"
NM Watercolor Society Southern Chapter meeting
Sunday, Oct 8, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Good Samaritan Society's Creative Arts Room
3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces, NM

Roberta Martinez will introduce you to urban sketching: the supplies you'll need and tips and techniques to create quick, loose, no-stress sketches wherever you go. You will also be able to browse journals of local urban sketchers for inspiration. Using minimal supplies and basic skills, you can use set-up vignettes to create your own sketches. We will end with a quick show-and-tell of our creations. Bring a sketchbook, a pencil or pen, and the medium of your choice such as a small watercolor palette, watercolor pencils or crayons, or colored pencils.

Roberta Martinez is a co-organizer of the Las Cruces Outdoor/Urban Art Meetup Group and a long-time mixed media artist.

Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, renowned for its boundary-pushing choreography and thought-provoking performances, is proud to present "Ten-Gallon", a groundbreaking exploration of movement, narrative, and humanity inspired by the allure of the American West. Drawing inspiration from iconic Western tropes, the production questions the traditional definitions of manhood and reshapes them into a compelling, contemporary narrative.

"Ten-Gallon" showcases the exceptional talents of our internationally acclaimed and local dancers as they translate the spirit of the West into a mesmerizing dance narrative. The choreography seamlessly fuses contemporary dance with elements of Western imagery, inviting the audience on a transformative journey that transcends time and tradition.

Event Details:
Date: OCT 12-15
Time: OCT 12-14 @ 7:30 PM; OCT 15 @ 2 PM

NAMIWalks El Paso is the city's largest annual mental health awareness event and NAMI El Paso’s largest fundraiser, with the purpose of bringing awareness to mental health and helping raise funds for local mental health education and support. This 5K walk will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 8am-12pm at Ascarate Park. Registration is free, and participants will have the opportunity to connect with local resources while having fun with friends and family. We’ll cheer each other on while raising our voices to be heard, united in our commitment to raise awareness of our cause, funds to drive NAMI’s free, top-rated programs, and achieve mental health for all in the 915!
Individuals who are interested can register at https://www.namiwalks.org/elpaso, or contact our Walk Manager, Yoli Armendariz, by email at yarmendariz@namiep.org, or our office at (915)778-5726.

Sat., 14th 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Yoga
Joseph Magoffin, as a member of both El Paso’s Board of Health and its Board of Education, was a proponent of physical activities for boys and girls. It is in this spirit that Rebecca leads the class through a vinyasa flow that will get the body and mind centered for the day. Call in advance to 915-533-5147, ext. 1002, or email magoffin-home@thc.texas.gov to register.