Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Community Calendar

Wed/Aug. 13

SHG Self Empowerment Group Meeting — Dinner out. Everyone is welcome to attend. Call for time and location. 575-835-1140, 505-514-5270.

Thu/Aug. 14

AIM High School Classes Begin, 8 a.m. — For more info, contact Socorro High School at 575-835-0700.

Stroke and Osteoporosis Screening, 9 a.m. — San Miguel Catholic Church. Register for a Wellness Package with Heart rhythm for $159. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Pre-registration is required. For more info, or to make an appointment, call toll-free 800-697-9721; or visit www.lifelinescreening.com.

Socorro Tourism Council Meeting, 11:30 a.m. — Kelly Hall, Socorro County Fairgrounds. The topic of discussion will be the upcoming county fair. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. For more invo, call 575-835-2927.

Back-To-School Run-Walk & Benefit Concert for KABR Radio Station, 5 p.m. — Alamo Navajo Community Wellness Center. Prizes for the 1st-place finishers for male and female. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and features Saving Damsels and The Old Main. Tickets are $3 singles, $5 couples.RUn-walk participants who fill out a survey form will get a free concert ticket. For more info, call 575-854-2641.

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-Sat/Aug. 15-16

2008 Albuquerque Duke City Hamfest, 8 a.m. — Sandia Baptist Church, 9429 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque. This year's hamfest also serves as the ARRL New Mexico state convention. Equipment sales, dealers, youth events, informative technical and non-technical forums, fun activities, an HF special event station, VE exams, TONS of prizes and a relaxing dinner banquet with special guest Dennis Dura K2DCD, ARRL's emergency preparedness and response manager www.DukeCityHamfest.org.

Sat/Aug. 16

Community Fair Yard Sale & Socorro Farmers Market, 8 a.m. — Historic Socorro Plaza and beyond. Fresh produce, entertainment 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.

Science Cafe, 10 a.m. — New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque. Dr. Rick Aster, professor of geophysics, will discuss the EarthScope project and the geology of New Mexico in an open forum. Admission is free, but a reservation is required. Call 505-841-2872.

Sun/Aug. 17

Relay For Life Fundraiser, 6 p.m. — Stagedoor Grill. Featuring live entertainment by Roon and a silent auction. Donations for the auction are greatly appreciated. For more info or to donate, contact Linda, 575-835-0834, leave a message.

Sun-Mon/Aug. 17-18

Sun Country Challenge Golf Tournament — New Mexico Tech Golf Course. 575-835-5335.

Mon/Aug. 18

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/Aug. 19

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

Wed/Aug. 20

SHG Self Empowerment Group Meeting, 5:30 p.m. — Movie & Potluck Night, Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. The movie, "Frida," starring Salma Hayek is a biopic about Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Bring your favorite dish. Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. 575-835-1140, 505-514-5270.

Thu/Aug. 21

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/Aug. 22

Parkview Elementary Job Fair, 9 a.m. — Parkview Elementary Gym. 575-835-1086.

Hot August Nights, 6-10 p.m. — Historic Plaza. Live entertainment and street dance, food vendors, arts and crafts vendors, games and craft booth for kids. Beer Garden at nearby Capitol Bar for those 21 and over. Sponsored by the City of Socorro. For more info, contact the Socorro Heritage and Visitors Center, 575-835-8927. www.socorronm.gov.

Relay For Life: There is No Place Like Hope — Clarke Field. Olivia Salisbury, toll-free 866-238-3219.

Fri-Sat/Aug. 22-23

The Relay For Life — Clarke Field. Come join us and help raise funds an awareness for the American Cancer Society. Olivia Salisbury, toll-free 866-238-3219.

Sat/Aug. 23

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.

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