Saturday, November 8, 2008

Community Calendar

Sat-Sun/Nov. 8-9

29th Annual Mineral Sympo-sium. — Macey Center. Provides a forum for both professionals and amateurs interested in mineralogy, as well as people interested in sharing their cumulative knowledge of mineral occurrences. Virgil Lueth, 575-835-5140, 575-835-6609.

El Camino Real Trails Workshop — El Camino Real International Heritage Center. 575-854-3600.

Mon/Nov. 10

Hydrology Seminar, 3:30 p.m. — MSEC 101. Stephanie Moore, of Daniel B. Stepehens and Assoc., speaks on "Preparing for and Monitoring New Mexico's First Artificial Recharge Project."

Tech Club-Club Macey, 5:30 p.m. — Macey Center. "Around the World in 80 Minutes," a slideshow of Jon and Geoffrey Hertz' trip around the world. Potluck prizes for best appetizer, main dish and dessert. TCCM is a social club for those who are 21 and over.

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.

Presidential Chamber Music Series: Piano Quartets, 7:30 p.m. — Macey Center. Hosted by NMSO violist Willy Sucre. Sponsored by Tech President Dr. Daniel H. López. Free. 575-835-5688, www.nmtpas.org.

Tue/Nov. 11

Bookmobile — Alamo Adult Education Bldg., 10:30-10:55 a.m.; Alamo Chapter House, 11-11:30 a.m.; Alamo Cherry Town Housing, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Datil P.O., 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Quemado P.O., 5:30-6:30 p.m..

Advanced Python Appl-ications, 4 p.m. — Speare 116. Python programming tools and methods. Free.

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.

Programming with Python, 5:30 p.m. — MSEC 187. "Object example; special methods." Free.

Free Latin Dance Clinic, 6-8 p.m. — SAC. Free dance clinic by Otero Dance Co., who will present the show "Rhythm & Passion" on Friday, Nov. 21. Learn the fundamentals of tango, salsa and Argentinian gaucho.

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.

APAS Meeting, 7 p.m. — Skeen Library, Tripp Room. Anyone with a concern for animals is invited to attend. www.sdc.org/~apas/.

Wed/Nov. 12

Aviation Day & Fly-In Planning Meeting, Noon — City Hall. Discussion about 2009 plans. The public is invited to give input. For more info, contact Laura Haines, 575-835-2460.

Programming with Python, 4 p.m. — Speare 116. "Object example; special methods." Free.

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.

Women's Empowerment Group, 5:30 p.m. — Socorro General Hospital Cafeteria. TPotluck & Movie Night. Movie: "The Notebook." Free. For more info, call 575-835-1140 or 505-514-5270.

Advanced Python Applications, 5:30 p.m. — Speare 116. Python programming tools and methods. Free.

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