Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Community Calendar

Wed/Jan. 23

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.

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, 5:30 p.m. — Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. Open group discussion. Free. For more info, contact Theresa Sanchez at 575-835-8733 or 505-514-5270.

Free Game Room Night, 6 p.m. — Fidel Center, Game Room. The 8-ball tournament starts at 7 p.m.; and the Guitar Hero 3 tournament starts at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the Student Activities Board.

Tech Poker Match, 7 p.m. — Fidel Center, Game Room. Every Wednesday.

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.

Thu/Jan. 24

Bookmobile — Apache Creek Store, 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Aragon P.O., 9:45-10:30 a.m.; Pie Town P.O., 1-2:30 p.m.; Magdalena (next to Old West Bar), 3:45-4:45 p.m.

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.

Thursday Night Bingo, 7:30 p.m. — Knights of Columbus Hall, U.S. 60 West. $500 Blackout Bingo.

Fri/Jan. 25

NRAO Colloquium, 11 a.m. — Array Operations Center. Bridgett Hesman, of NRAO, speaks on "Saturn's Stratospheric Acetylene and Ethane Emission."

Black-Light Billiards, 6 p.m. — Fidel Center, Game Room. Play under black light, every Friday, 6 p.m. to closing.

Fri-Sat/Jan. 25-26

RioFest Film Festival — Macey Center. A film festival with an environmental theme showing documentaries and short films that are humorous, cautionary and exciting by independent national film makers. 575-838-2120. For schedule and pricing, visit www.riofilmfest.com.

Sat/Jan. 26

10K Bike Training Ride, Noon — Meet at EMRTC Bldg. Provided by Socorro Striders and Riders. Non-competitive training ride. Fee: $5 per day for USA Cycling one-day membership, unless already a USAC member. For more info, conact Matt at 575-838-3035, or by e-mail to ssr@socorro.com.

Mon/Jan. 28

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

Carino Toy Lending Library, 3 p.m. — New Mexico Tech's Children's Center. Anyone from Tech and the community can chek out free toys for children.

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

"Mikado" Orchestra Rehearsals, 6:15 p.m. — Macey Center Music Annex. If you would love to be part of the sparkling music of Sir Arthur Sullivan, come join the rehearsals for "The Mikado." Performance dates are April 11-13. String players are especially needed.

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.

Presidential Chamber Music Series: Clarinet Quartets, 7:30 p.m. — Jean Macey Music Annex. Free. Performing Arts Series, 575-835-5688, www.nmtpas.org.

Tue/Jan. 29

8th Grade Parent Night, 6:30 p.m. — Sarracino Middle School Cafeteria for dinner and information. Topics will include helping your child get ready for taking tests, end-of-year activities, and more. Co-sponsoned by GEAR UP. For more info, call 575-835-0283.

Tech Amateur Radio Association Net, 7 p.m. — 146.680 MHz. All licensed radio amateurs are welcome.

Wed/Jan. 30

5K Fun Run/Walk, Noon — Starts at Tech Gym. Tech Physical Recreation invites everyone to participate in these fun events.

Women's Empowerment Group, 5:30 p.m. — Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. "Movie Night." Free. For more info, contact Theresa Sanchez at 575-835-8733 or 505-514-5270.

7th Grade Parent Workshop, 6:30 p.m. — Sarracino Middle School Cafeteria. NMSBA and 7th grade team members will have four workshops for all parents. Workshops will be inr eading strategies, organization skills, test taking skills and social aspects for students. A light evening meal will be provided. For more info, call 575-835-0283.

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