Saturday, July 12, 2008

Community Calendar

Fri-Sun/July 11-13

Magdalena Old-Timers Reunion — Throughout Magdalena, 24 miles west of Socorro. An annual event reliving the areas glory days as a livestock and mining railhead. With food vendors, American Indian craft vendors, games, music, rodeo, crowning of the Old Timers Queen and one of the largest parades in Socorro County. Eleanor, 505-854-2261; or Jim, 505-854-3365.

Sat/July 12

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

Datil Farmers Market & Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Datil Elementary School Parking lot, on State Road 12, just south of U.S. 60. For more info, contact Fran Verheyen, 575-772-5166.

Magdalena Old-Timers Parade, 10 a.m. — Magdalena. Eleanor, 505-854-2261; or Jim, 505-854-3365.

Family Movie Night, 8 p.m. — Clarke Field. Free popcorn, hot dog and a bottle of water. Bring your own picnic, blankets and lawn chairs. For more info, contact Richard at 575-835-8707. Sponsored by the Mayor's Drug Task Force, the City of Socorro, and Healthy Family Initiatives.

Mon/July 14

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/July 15

Socorro Farmers Market, 5-7 p.m. — Historic Socorro Plaza. Fresh produce and more. For more info, call 575-835-8927.

STARS & STAT Meeting, 6 p.m. — First Baptist Church, 203 Spring St. Socorro Teens Are Reaching Students and Socorro Teens Against Tobacco. Those who are interested can contact Richard or Laura at 575-835-8707 for more info.

Tue-Wed/July 15-16

Annual Eucharistic Prayer Vigil for Peace — White Sands Missile Range Entrance, travel east on Highway 380 off I-25. Mass begins at 6 p.m. on Friday. Water, juice and portables will be provided. Overnight camping is allowed. For more info, contact Telesfora Rios at 575-835-3470.

Wed/July 16

SGH Self Empowerment Group, 5:30 p.m. — Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. Presentation and book signing by historian John Taylor on "Battle of Valverde and how the Civil War affected New Mexico." Open to the public. For more info, contact Theresa , donations are appreciated. Sanchez at 505-514-5270 or 575-835-1140.

Thu/July 17

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/July 18

Tech Club-Club Macey Hawaiian Luau, 5 p.m. — Macey Center, Copper Patio. Featuring Hawaiian appetizers, drink specials, Island music, limbo and hula dancing contests. Tech Club- Club Macey is a social club for those 21 and over.

Sat/July 19

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

Datil Farmers Market & Swap Meet, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Datil Elementary School Parking lot, on State Road 12, just south of U.S. 60. For more info, contact Fran Verheyen, 575-772-5166.

Hotel Charity & Bake Sale, 8 a.m. — Best Western Hotel Annex Patio, 1100 N. California St. The Best Western and Holiday Inn Express hotels are sponsoring a sale that includes hotel linens, unclaimed lost & found items, and more. Drop off donations at the Best Western by Friday, July 18. Proceeds are to benefit the American Red Cross Midwest flood victims. For more info, contact Rebecca Moeller.

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