Saturday, August 16, 2008

Community Calendar

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.

AYSO Region 364 Fall Registration and Gear Exchange, 9 a.m. — Sedillo Park. Late registrations fir the Fall season will be accepted for ages 4-14. The cost is $35. New players must bring a birth certificate and the contact information for their medical doctor. Bring any donations of gently worn gear and search or swap for stuff to use this coming season. For more info, contact Janet Coursey, 575-838-3900.

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. — Stage Door 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

Pesticide Training for Private Applicators, 8:30 a.m. to Noon — Socorro County Annex Building, 198 Neel Ave. For more info, call 5757-835-0610.

Socorro County DWI Program Planning Council Meeting, 8:30 a.m. — County Annex Building, 198 Neel Ave. Board members are asked to RSVP. For more info, call 575-838-2208.

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

Wed/Aug. 20

Socorro County Commission Special Meeting, 11 a.m. — Socorro County Annex, 198 Neel Ave. For more info, contact the County Manager's Office, 575-835-0589.

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.

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