Wednesday, November 3, 2004

Community Calendar

Wed/Nov. 3

Chemistry Seminar, Noon — Jones Hall Annex, Room 101. Tech chemistry graduate student Liliana Lopez-Aguilar will discuss "Biogeni Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounts."

Geoscience Cyber Seminar, 1 p.m. — MSEC 202. Mark Bain, of Cornell University, will talk on "Forecasting Change in Hydrologic-Ecologic Systems"

Materials Engineering Seminar, 2 p.m. — Jones 106. Dr. Jill Glass, of Sandia National Labs, will speak on "Glass Fracture: Can We Control It?"

Parents Afternoon Out, 3-5:30 p.m. — Socorro Mental Health. Parents or caregivers and children ages 2-5 enjoy pizza and fun activities. For more info, call Kathy Garley at (505) 835-2444 ext. 137.

Nov. 3-Dec. 30

Socorro Arts Show — Macey Center Exhibition Gallery, New Mexico Tech Campus. Socorro community artists display original two-dimensional artworks.

Thu/Nov. 4

Tree Dedication Ceremony, 8:30 a.m. — Building 128, White Sands Missile Range. A bur oak tree will be dedicated as a memorial to Army Specialist Lori Piestewa.Piestewa, a member of the 507th Maintenance Company from Fort Bliss, was the first American Indian servicewoman killed in action in Operation Iraqi Freedom. This is in observance of Native American Month, sponsored by the White Sands chapter of the American Society of Military Comptrollers. For more information, contact the Public Affairs Office at (505) 678-1134.

Environmental Science-Geology Seminar, 4 p.m. — MSEC 101. Fraser Goff, of Los Alamos National Lab, will speak on "The South Mountain Lava Dome and Resulting Lake, Valles Caldera, New Mexico."

Introduction to XML, 4 p.m. — Weir 128. "SXLT Extensions: An Extended Case Study." Free class.

Beginning Literacy Class, 5-6 p.m. — Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America Socorro Chapter. Will run Tuesdays and Thursdays for 6 weeks. Space is limited, call (505) 835-4659 to reserve a spot.

Programming with Python, 5:30 p.m. — Speare 116. "Numeric and Scientific Packages." Free class.

Fri/Nov. 5

Math Seminar, 4 p.m. — Weir 209. Tech physics professor Paul Arendt, will talk on "Lie Groups and Their Representations and Uses."

Warrior Football Senior Night, 6:30 p.m. — Warrior Stadium. Come out and support the Socorro Warriors football team.

Sat/Nov. 6

Exploration Day @ Tech — Hosted by the Tech Admission Office for prospective students and their families. Several activities and tours planned throughout the day on the campus. For more info, (505) 835-5424.

Billiards Qualifying Tournament, 8:30 a.m. — Tech Gameroom in the SAC. Association of College Union International billiards qualifying tournament.

Christmas Craft Show, 9 a.m. — Datil Community Center. More than 20 crafters: handwork, quilts, toys, pottery, jams and much more. Baked goods, coffee, sodas and hot chocolate throughout the day. The Booster Club of Datil will serve their famous Mexican plate lunch. Santa will appear in the morning with gifts for children. Hourly prize raffles. Sponsored by the Datil Extension Club. Do your Christmas shopping early!

Adobe Elements Photos Class, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Sponsored by Literacy Volunteers of America Socorro Chapter. Space is limited, call (505) 835-4659 to reserve a spot.

CVCS Fall Festival, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Cottonwood Valley Charter School. Many great activities and events are planned including hayrides, games, arts and crafts, live music, dancing, good food and more. Cactus Crash will play from 1-3 p.m. The cost of admission is one can of food for the Socorro Food Bank. For more information call Peter Whiteis at (505) 838-0091.

Annual Presidents Hall Dance, 9 p.m. — Garcia Opera House. Semi-formal event. Admission is $5 per person.

Sat-Sun/Nov. 6-7

Allbuquerque Stamp & Postcard Fall Expo — Howard Johnson Conference Center, 15 Hotel Circle, at I-40 & Eubank Blvd. NE, Albuquerque. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sponsored by The Classic Collector and P&G Stamp Co. For more info, call Pete Dexter at (505) 294-0507.

Tue/Nov. 9

Senior Fun Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Macey Center. There will belots of food, fun, music and games. Transportation is availabe, call (505) 835-0424 to make arrangements. For more info, call Betty Juehne at (505) 835-2724, or Noe Lara at (505) 835-2716 ext. 13.

Historical Society Meeting, 7 p.m. — Tech Library, Room 5. For info, call (505) 835-3437.

Wed/Nov. 10

Tech Art Student & Instructor Fall Show & Sale, Noon-7 p.m. — Fine Arts Complex, Canyon Rd., just west and south of the Golf Course Pro Shop. Meet the fine arts instructors and see the wonderful new arts classrooms during the open house. Great bargains on original artwork.

Parents Afternoon Out, 3-5:30 p.m. — Socorro Mental Health. Parents or caregivers and children ages 2-5 enjoy pizza and fun. For more info, call Kathy Garley at (505) 835-2444 ext. 137.

Rio Grande WaterRights Association, 7 p.m. — Garcia Opera House. General membership meeting. Discussion on upcoming legislative issues, including the reintroduction of some bills that were defeated last year. The public is invited to attend. For info, call (505) 363-7892.

Thu/Nov. 11

Free Veterans Spaghetti Dinner, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. — The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 24 invites all veterans and their families to a free dinner; especially any Iraq veterans and/or families who have members presently serving in Iraq. The DAV is located at 200 N. Fifth St.

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