Saturday, June 27, 2009

Community Calendar

Sat/June 27

Socorro Farmers Market, 8-11 a.m. — Historic Socorro Plaza. Fresh produce and more. For more info, call 575-835-8927.

Meet the Author & Booksigning, 2:15 p.m. — Socorro Public Library. Albuquerque author, Earl Harvey will host a book signing of his new book "What Happened To Charlie." The book is a biography of Charles McCarty, a young cowboy who participated in the famous shootout with Elfego Baca in Reserve. According to Harvey, after the event Baca became well known but no one knew what happened to McCarty. Harvey's book tells all. The author is also married to one of McCarty's granddaughters. For more info, call 575-835-1114.

Sat-Sun/June 27-28

Socorro Amateur Radio Association's ARRL Field Day, starting at noon — 198 Neel Ave. Runs through noon on Sunday. For more info, contact Prescott, 575-838-0680.

Mon/June 29

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.

Socorro Town Hall Meeting, 6-8 p.m. — Finley Gym. The public is invited to voice their thoughts on what changes need to be made for our city. A pre-meeting social with refreshments begins at 5:30 p.m. For more info, contact Bobbi Jo, 575-835-2444; Nadine, 575-835-8656; or the City of Socorro, 575-835-0240.

Magical Monday NIght Bingo at the DAV, 7 p.m. — $750 Black Out Jackpot (55 numbers or less; 46 players attending). DAV, 200 N. Fifth St., 575-835-0843.

Tue/June 30

Summer Science Program Lecture, 2:30 p.m. — Weir 102. Dr. Henry Roe, assistant astronomer at Lowell Observatory, speaks on "Titan's Methane Monsoon."

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

Thu/July 2

Library Summer Program, 2:30 p.m. — Socorro Public Library. Local artist Skeeter Leard gives a workshop on art for kids. Free. For more info, call 575-835-1114.

Tech Amateur Radio Association Net, 7 p.m. — 146.680 MHz, pL 100. All licensed radio amateurs are welcome.

Fri/July 3

Summer Science Program Lecture, 10:15 a.m. — Weir 102. Dr. Paul Pottinger, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Washington Medical Center, speaks on "Battling the Superbugs:Antimicrobial Stewardship and Beyond!"

Comedy Night, 7:30 p.m. — Macey Center. Chris "Crazy Legs" Fonseca performs. Tickets are $15 per person, but any donations are welcome. Proceeds are dedicated t making the frontage road north of K-Bob's safer for pedestrians in memory of Zac Gabaldon.

Sat/July 4

17th Annual 4th of July Celebration, 11 a.m. — New Mexico Tech Campus. Outdoor festival featuring New Mexico bands, water slide, barbecue and Tech's famous fireworks display. 575-835-5688, www.nmtpas.org.

Summer Science Program Lecture, 1 p.m. — Weir 102. Dr. Larry Sverdrup, senior scientist at Trex Enterprises, speaks on "Mad? Science!"

Tue/July 7

Library Summer Program, 3 p.m. — Socorro Public Library. Guest Judy Pancoast does songs and stories with a laugh. Free. For more info, call 575-835-1114.

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