Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Community Calendar

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. No pre-registration required.

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.

SGH Self Empowerment Group Meeting, 5:30 p.m. — Scrapbooking with Shelly Rice, Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. Learn scrapbooking techniques. Bring 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.

Thu/Aug. 28

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.

Ranchwomen of New Mexico, 3-6 p.m. — Macey Center Gallery. Photo exhibit on the lives of 10 ranch women who have worked and ranched in N.M. during the past 50 years. Featured guest is Evelyn Fite-Tune.

Legends and Amateurs of Wrestling, 5-9 p.m. — Outside Fidel Center. Chartwells welcomes students back by presenting "Legends and Amateurs of Wrestling." Free and open to all.

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.

Tech Comedy Night, 8-10 p.m. — Macey Center. Featuring comedian Ryan Stout. Sponsored by Student Activities Board.

Thu-Sun/Aug. 28-31

Socorro County Fair & Rodeo — Fairgrounds south of Socorro. A Labor Day weekend tradition. Professional rodeo, exhibits, music, games, judged art, quilting, canning and more. 575-835-8927.

Fri/Aug. 29

Skeen Library Orientation Tour, 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. — Skeen Library, Main Desk. A 30-minute tour. Receive a photocopying card with 20 free copies. No pre-registration required.

Sat/Aug. 30

Rio Grande Valley CASA Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. — New Mexico Tech Golf Course. Fees are $60 per person or $240 per four-person team. 575-835-5335.

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.

5th annual Toy Train Show and Swap Meet, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Best Western Hotel Convention Center. Signs on California Street will direct you to show parking. Featured are toy and model trains of all sizes and gauges. Raffle prizes will be drawn at 3 p.m. Admission is $1 per person and $2 per family. For more info, call 575-418-7534.

Socorro County Fair Parade, 10 a.m. — Lineup at Sedillo Park at 9 a.m. Parade continues down California Street. The theme this year is "Promoting the Western Lifestyle." Socorro Heritage and Visitor Center, 575-835-8927.

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