Saturday, June 14, 2008

Community Calendar

Sat/June 14

"Fools," 7 p.m. — Garcia Opera House. Socorro Community Theater presents Neil Simon's light-hearted family comedy about villagers that are struck dumb by a curse. Tickets: $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 kids and students.

Sat/June 14

Tech Property Auction, 9 a.m. — New Mexico Tech Property Yard. The auction is open to the public.

Paper & Plastic Recycling Drive, 9 a.m. to Noon — Historic Plaza. Sponsored by the Socorro Chamber of Commerce. For more info, call 575-835-0424.

Fundraiser Enchilada Dinner. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Knights of Clumbus Hall on U.S. 60. The cost is $5 per plate. The proceeds go to help Gerardo "Lardy" Garcia with the costs for his cancer treatment and travel expenses. For more info, contact Yvonne Moore, 505-507-7792; or Mary Garcia, 575-835-2343.

Sun/June 15

Happy Father's Day

Special Father's Day Matinee Presentation of "Fools," 3 p.m. — Garcia Opera House. Socorro Community Theater presents Neil Simon's light-hearted family comedy about villagers that are struck dumb by a curse. Tickets: all seats $5.

Mon/June 16

Tech Welcome Back Day — Registration and validation; orientation for new students.

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

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.

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/June 17

Farmers Market, 5-7 p.m. — Official opening date on the Plaza

Tech — Classes begin

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.

STARS & STAT Meeting, 6 p.m. — First Baptist Church, 203 Spring St. For kids in grades 6-12. For more info, contact Richard or Laura at 575-835-8707.

Wed/June 18

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.

SGH Self Empowerment Group, 5:30 p.m. — Spa Night with Gina! Call to reserve a seat. For more info, call 575-835-1140 or (505-514-5270.

Thu/June 19

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.

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

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

Fri/June 20

Tech — Last day to add classes; last day to drop without a "W."

Artist Reception, 5:30 p.m. — Macey Center Gallery. Reception for artworks by western wildlife artist Margaret Lyons. Refreshments will be served.

Summer Solstice, 5:59 p.m. — Happy summer!

Social on the Plaza, 7-9 p.m. — Historic Socorro Plaza. Music by Nite Fall. For more info, call 575-835-8927.

Sat/June 21

Socorro General Hospital Golf Tournament — New Mexico Tech Golf Course. For more info, contact Peter at 575-835-0861 or 575-835-5335.

Socorro Farmers Market, 8 a.m. — Historic Socorro Plaza. Fresh produce and more. For more info, call 575-835-8927.

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