Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Community Calendar

Wed/Apr. 23

Spring Fashion Show Luncheon, Noon-1:15 p.m. — Macey Center, Upper Lobby. Sponsored by Chartwells Food. Tickets are $10 each; only 150 tickets will be sold. Pick up tickets at Brownbilt, Jessie's, NMT Golf Shop, NMT Bookstore, or Wal-Mart. For more info, contact Roslynn at 575-835-5050, or by e-mail to rulibarri@admin.nmt.edu.

Mechanical Engineering Seminar, 2 p.m. — Weir 102. William Moffatt, of Sandia National Labs, speaks on "Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing: What Is It and Why Should I Care?"

Intro to Python, 4 p.m. — Speare 23. "The Tkinter graphical user interface, Part I." 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.

Earth Science Club Meeting, 5 p.m. — MSEC 101.

Advanced Python Applications, 5:30 p.m. — Speare 23. Open discussiono f Python programming. Free.

SGH Self-Empowerment Group, 5:30 p.m. — Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. Ruby Mendez-Harris, an SGH Behavioral Health therapist, will speak on "Recognizing and Managing the Signs of Depression." Free. For more info, contact Socorro General Hospital at 575-835-1140, or Theresa Sanchez at 505-514-5270. The public is invited to attend.

Billy Aardd's Club Meeting, 7 p.m. — Fidel Center, Game Room. Fre billiards on three reserved tables.

Thu/Apr. 24

Tech Student Activities Elections, All Day — Fidel Center.

Visiting Poet Craft Talk, 12:30 p.m. — Cramer 120. Visiting poet Diane Thiel conducts a Creative Writing Craft Discussion.

EES/Bureau Seminar, 4 p.m. — MSEC 101. Kate Miller, of the University of Texas at El Paso, presents "Crustal Structure of the Southern Rio Grande Rift: New Results from Seismic Refraction and Xenoliths."

Physics Seminar, 4 p.m. — Workman 101. Massimo Mrengo, of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, speaks on "A Spitzer View of the Epsilon Eridani Planetary System."

Fine Arts Reception, 4-6 p.m. — Macey Center. Artwork created by New Mexico Tech Fine Arts classes is on display, just in time for Mother's Day presents. Refreshments will be served.

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.

Visiting Poet Reading, 5 p.m. — Jean Macey Music Annex. Visiting oet Diane Thiel reads from her works. Book signing and receptin to follow.

Booksigning, 7 p.m. — Bookworks, 4022 Rio Grand eBlvd. NW, Albuquerque. Sandra Fye will sign her newest release, "The Historic Photos of Albuquerque," a pictorial narrative of the city's history. For more info, call 505-344-8139.

Tech Amateur Radio Association Net, 7 p.m. — 146.680 MHz, pL 100. All licensed radio amateurs are welcome to participate.

"Black is for Sunday" Movie Night, 7 p.m. — Workman 101. A movie by Invisible Children, a nonprofit organization aimed at exposing the harsh realities of northern Uganda. Followed by discussion about current issues in Uganda and ways to help.

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

Fri/Apr. 25

MESA USA Trebuchet Cometition — Students from all over the state will be competingMESA's trebuchet competition on the Tech Campus.

NRAO Colloquium, 11 a.m. — Array Operations Center. Paul Demorest speaks on "Detecting Gravitational Radiation with Pulsar Timing Array."

DAV Enchilada Fundraiser, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — The cost is $6 per plate. Proceeds go to benefit various DAV special programs. For more info, contact Peter Romero, 575-835-0861.

Materials Engineering Senior Design Presentations, 2 p.m. — Jones Annex 101. Kristo Beyale, STephen Graves and Kyle Wolf speak on "Manufacturing of a Convocation Keychain." Matt Burr, Russel Myer and Nathan Rimkus speak on "Environmental Aging of Flexlocka nd Its Effects on Toughness."

Math Seminar, 4 p.m. — Weir 102. Maxx Kureczko speaks on "Modeling a Hepatitis B Viral Attack and the Immune System's Response."

Tech Chorus Free Concert, 7:30 p.m. — Epiphany Episcopal Church. The chorus sings the rarely heard Musical Exequien (German REquiem) of Heinrich Schuetz. Guest artists The Quantum Trio perform Beethoven's StringTrio in G major, Op. 9 No. 1. There is no charge for admission and the public is cordially invited to attend.

Sat/Apr. 26

Great American Community-wide Clean-up, 8 a.m. to Noon — Heritage and Visitors Center, 217 Fisher Ave. The City of Socorro invites all non-profit groups, teen clubs, Tech clubs and sports clubs to participate in this event as your fundraising project. Community volunteers are also needed. For mroe info, call 575-835-8927.

HO-Scale Model Railraod Train Show and Vendor Exhibits, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Harvey House Museum, 104 N. First St., Belen. Sponsored by the Belen Model Railroad Club. Free. For more information, contact the museum at 505-861-0581; or the Railroad club at 505-861-4537, 505-865-9794.

"Día Del Niño," 11 a.m. — El Camino Real International Heritage Center. A celebration of Mexico's Day of the Child will feature story telling, piñata breaking, arts and crafts, and folklorico dance performance by students of Arrey Schools. Susan Reynolds will speak on "Walking New Mexico" at 11 a.m. She is walking the back roads of the Camino Real and Jornada del Muerto along with the Turquoise Trail. Reynolds will share a slide-show presentation of her journey. Also included is a presentation by the Buffalo Soldiers and a Living History display. All events are included in the cost of monument admission: $5 for adults, children 16 and under are free. www.elcaminoreal.org or 575-854-3600.

"Flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la," 8-11 a.m. — Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. This walk will be led by naturalist Bob Merkel on and near the Canyon Trail. It is a moderate 2-1/2-mile walk and each area has its own assortment of scenic features and plant life. Bring water, sun protection ,hiking shoes, a camera and bug spray. Participants should meet at the Canyon Trailhead on N.M. 1. The class is limited to 25, reservations are required. For more info, or to make reservations, call 575-835-1828.

Celebration of Motherhood Spring Tea & Sweet Treats, 1 p.m. — Socorro Public Library, 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Wear a hat and bring your own special tea cup. Hat contest with prizes; special spearks. Tickets are $1 each. Sponsored by the Socorro Right to Life. For more info, call 575-835-2405.

"Star Stories from Around the World," 7:30 p.m. — Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Everyone has ancestors. What did our ancestors name the constellations? Join amateur astronomer Amy Estelle for a celestial bear hunt to a people's journey to find a homeland. These stories will fascinate and entertain. As a special bonus, visitors will take home star charts and observe the evening planets Mars and Saturn through telescopes. This event is for ages 8 and up. Participants should meet at the Visitors Center. For more info, call 575-835-1828.

Sat-Sun/Apr. 26-27

Albuquerque Bird Expo — New Mexico National Guard Armory, 600 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque. Vendors from all over the U.S. selling birds, cages, toys, food and other bird-related supplies. For more info, visit www.nmbirdclub.org or call 505-235-2803.

Sun/Apr. 27

Tech Chorus Free Concert, 3 p.m. — Epiphany Episcopal Church. The chorus sings the rarely heard Musical Exequien (German REquiem) of Heinrich Schuetz. Guest artists The Quantum Trio perform Beethoven's StringTrio in G major, Op. 9 No. 1. There is no charge for admission and the public is cordially invited to attend.

HO-Scale Model Railraod Train Show and Vendor Exhibits, 10a.m. to 3 p.m. — Harvey House Museum, 104 N. First St., Belen. Sponsored by the Belen Model Railroad Club. Free. For more information, contact the museum at 505-861-0581; or the Railroad club at 505-861-4537, 505-865-9794.

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