Saturday, August 23, 2008

Community Calendar

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. The cost is $35. New players must bring a birth certificate and the contact information for their medical doctor. 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 is the instructor. 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. 575-835-2944.

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.

Carino Toy and Resource Library, 3-5 p.m. — New Mexico Tech Children's Center. Socorro County residents can check out age and developmentally appropriate toys, books, CDs and more for free.

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

Skeen Library Orientation Tour, 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. — Skeen Library, Main Desk. A 30-minute tour. Receive a photocopying card with 20 free copies. No pre-registration required.

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.

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

Wed/Aug. 27

Skeen Library Orientation Tour, Noon & 4 p.m. — Skeen Library, Main Desk. A 30-minute tour. Receive a photocopying card with 20 free copies.

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.

SHG Self Empowerment Group Meeting, 5:30 p.m. — Scrapbooking with Shelly Rice, Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. Come learn scrapboking techniques. Feel free to bring all your own scrapbooking materials, scissors, glue and more. Free. Everyone is welcome to attend. 575-835-1140, 505-514-5270.

Socorro Community Theater 4th Annual Potluck & Business Meeting, 6 p.m. — 702 Fitch St. The business meeting is for members and begins at 6 p.m. The potluck follows at 6:30 p.m. and is open to anyone interested in supporting Socorro's Community Theater. For more info or to RSVP, contact Judy, 575-835-0134.

Tech Movie Night at the Loma — Loma Theater. The late show is free to Tech students with a valid ID. Sponsored by Student Activities Board.

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