Saturday, September 6, 2008

Community Calendar

Fri-Sat/Sept. 5-6

Rummage Sale, 8 a.m. — Garcia Opera House, 110 Abeyta. Sponsored by the Socorro Civitan Club. To donate items, cotnact Keith Valles at 575-835-0052 or by e-mail to socorro_civitan@yahoo.com.

Fri-Sun/Sept. 5-7

Chile Chase Golf Tournament — New Mexico Tech Golf Course. 575-835-5335.

Sat/Sept. 6

Hammel Museum Open House, 8 a.m.-Noon — 600 Sixth St. Admission is free, donations are welcomed. Kay Brower, 575-835-1721.

Recycle Newspapers & Aluminum Cans, 8:30-11:30 a.m. — Lot south of Ace Hardware. The City of Socorro partners with the Socorro High School football team and Honor Society in this project. For more info, call 575-835-8927. The recycling site will be available the first Saturday of every month.

Socorro Train Gang Open House, 9 a.m.-Noon — Hammel Museum, upstairs, 600 Sixth St. John Spargo, 575-418-7534.

Sat-Sun/Sept. 6-7

National Tomohawk and Knife ThrowingChampionship, 9 a.m. — Willie M. Chavez Park on East River Road, Belen. Competitors from across the U.S. will compete for cash and prizes in this event that replicates similar contests in the days of Kit Carson and Jim Bridger. Competitors must wear pre-1840 attire and se primitive tomahawks and knives. For more info, contact Dan Overpeck, 505-427-1621; or John Goldsmith, 505-688-2873.

Mon/Sept. 8

National Literacy Day in Socorro, 4-5 p.m. — Literacy Volunteers Office, 408 Park St. Free books for kids, family arts and crafts, punch and cookies. For more info, call 575-835-4659.

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.

Substance Abuse Talk, 7 p.m. — Macey Center. Special presentation by recovering meth addict and suicide survivor David Parnell about his fight with substance abuse. Sponsored by Residential Life.

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/Sept. 9

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 County Historical Society Meeting, 7 p.m. — Various locations. The public is invited to attend. For more info and location of meeting, contact Kay Brower at 575-835-1721.

Study Skills Seminar, 7-9 p.m. — Cramer 124. Dr. Bob Cormack gives tips and guides on how to study, organize your time and otherwise succed at Tech. Part 2 will be held Thursday, Sept. 11. Refreshments will be served.

Wed/Sept. 10

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.

Thu/Sept. 11

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.

Study Skills Seminar, 7-9 p.m. — Cramer 124. Dr. Bob Cormack gives tips and guides on how to study, organize your time and otherwise succed at Tech. Refreshments will be served.

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