Saturday, October 13, 2007

Community Calendar

Sat/Oct. 13

5th Annual SocorroFest — Historic Plaza. Socorro Fest celebrates the community. There is live music all day, dancing, food vendors, craft vendors, homegrown fruits and vegetables, native food dishes, music, games, Indian Market, Indian dances, and a wine and beer tasting tent. Socorro Tourism Department, 575-835-8927.

Sevilleta and La Joya National Wildlife Refuge Open House — This event is held in northern Socorro County at the fifth largest National Wildlife Refuge in the Continental U.S. There will be tours and speakers. The area supports four major ecosystems and is managed for the natural processes of flood, fire and succession. Kim, 575-864-4021.

Church Rummage Sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. — Epiphany Episcopal Church, 908 Leroy Place. Something for everyone. 575-835-1818

Brenda Manos Memorial Ranch Rodeo — Playas. Roping, barrel races and more; barbecue, horseshoe competitionn, cowboy poetry, kids' games and a dance. 575-418-8972.

"Wings," 7:30 p.m. — Macey Center. An original musical comedy adapted from Mark Twain's story "Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven" by local playwright George Terrell with Socorro Community Theater. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 youth, Tech students with valid ID are free. For more info, call 575-835-5688.

Sat-Sun/Oct. 13-14

Alamo Indian Days Continues — Alamo Reservation. David, 575-854-2635 ext. 1514.

Sun/Oct. 14

"Wings," 3 p.m. — Macey Center. An original musical comedy adapted from Mark Twain's story "Captain Stormfield's Visit to Heaven" by local playwright George Terrell with Socorro Community Theater. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 seniors, $5 youth, Tech students with valid ID are free. For more info, call 575-835-5688.

Mon/Oct. 15

Bookmobile — Bosque (north of P.O.), 1-2:15 p.m.; Veguita (across from old P.O.), 2:30-3:45 p.m.

Biology Seminar, 4 p.m. — MSEC 103. Dr. Barbara Lyons, of NMSU, speaks on "Structural andDynamic Analysis of Proteins in Neural Cell Motility."

Air Rifle Practice, 5:30 p.m. — Tech Gym, Room 1. Meets every Monday night. Free. Precision air rifles, pellets and targets are provided. For more info, contact Jim at 575-835-5409.

"The Mikado," 7 p.m. — Cramer 120. The spring musical, set for April 11-13, is "The Mikado." Anyone who is interested in but not familiar with the operetta is invited to the screening. There are nine primary and secondary leads and a large chorus. Audition dte and time will be announced at the screening.

Bingo, 7 p.m. — DAV Hall, 200 N. 5th St. Blackout Bingo, $750 with 55 numbers or less. For more info, contact the DAV, 575-835-0843.

Tue/Oct. 16

Bookmobile — Alamo Adult Education Bldg., 10:30-11:30 a.m.; Datil P.O., 1:30-3 p.m.; Quemado P.O., 4-5 p.m.

Board of Regents Meeting, 1:30 p.m. — Macey Center. Personnel and legal matters are considered in Executive Session.

Book signing and Sci-fi reading, 3:30 p.m. — Skeen Library, Tripp Room. Walter Jon Wiliams reads from one of his recent works and will sign copies as well. Presented by Miners' Ink.

Rugby Practice, 4:30 p.m. — Tech Athletic Field. Be ready to run and bring water. For more info, contact coach Dave Wheelock at the gymnasium office, 575-835-5854 or dwheelock@admin.nmt.edu.

Women's Empowerment Group Meeting, 5:30 p.m. — Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. "Lecture and Book Signing." Dr. Eliseo Torres will speak on "The Ancient Art of Curanderismo: Mexican Folk Healing." There is A $5 fee and seating is limited, reservations are required. For more info, contact Theresa Sanchez at 575-835-8733, 575-514-5270, or by e-mail to tsanchez6@phs.org.

Magdalena Board of Education Meeting, 6:30 p.m. — Magdalena Municipal Schools Library. Individuals with disabilities who need aid to attend the meeting, call 575-8540-8001. For more information, call 575-854-2241.

Wed/Oct. 17

Bookmobile — Reserve Rode Inn, 9:30 a.m.-Noon; Rancho Grande Estates (at Adobe Café), 1:30-3 p.m.; Luna Mercantile, 3:30-5 p.m.

Programming with Python, 4 p.m. — Speare 116. "Object example; special methods." Free.

Rugby Practice, 4:30 p.m. — Tech Athletic Field. Be ready to run and bring water. For more info, contact coach Dave Wheelock at the gymnasium office, 575-835-5854 or dwheelock@admin.nmt.edu.

Advanced Python Applications, 5:30 p.m. — Weir 128. Open discussiono f Python programming. Free.

Bingo, 7 p.m. — DAV Hall, 200 N. 5th St. Blackout Bingo, $750 with 55 numbers or less. For more info, contact the DAV, 575-835-0843.

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