Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Community Calendar

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.

CANCELLED! SHG Self Empowerment Group Meeting — Movie & Potluck Night. Due to unforseen circumstances, this event will be rescheduled at a later date. 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.

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.

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.

"Invertebrate Atlantis: The Amazing World of Aquatic Insects," 9 a.m. — Bosque del Apache NWR Visitors Center. Leigh Ann Vradenburg conduct a class on insects and other invertebrates living underwater and providing a vital link in the aquatic food chain. Participants should bring a hat and sunscreen for the field trip. Class size is limited to 20. Reservations required; please call 575-835-1828.

Alamo Mercantile Back-To-School Artscrawl, 5-9 p.m. — 1008 N. California St. Celebrate the talents of our local artists. Many artists under one roof. Crafts, jewelry, textiles, pottery, photography, gifts, collectibles and more. For more info, call 575-835-2944.

Tech Pool Party, 7-9 p.m. — Tech Swim Center. Sponsored by Student Activities Board.

Sun/Aug. 24

Tech Block Party, 6-9 p.m. — Campus Drive. Barbecue feast, live DJ.

Mon/Aug. 25

Tech Convocation, 3 p.m. — Macey Center. The entire New Mexico Tech community is invited to this convocation marking the beginning of the academic year.

Tech Club Council Meeting, 3 p.m. — Workman 101. A representative from every club is required to represent their club at this meeting.

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. 26

Tech — Classes begin.

5K Fun Run/Walk, Noon — Starts at Tech Gym. Tech Physical Recreation invites everyone to participate in these fun events on the last Wednesday of every month.

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.

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