[Neighbors] Fwd: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, April 23, 2018

Mon Apr 23 16:46:52 MDT 2018

FYI...

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From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca at cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Apr 23, 2018 at 12:31 PM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday,
April 23, 2018
To:

*Have “Coffee with a Cop” on Wednesday in TWO Great Locations and Meet Your
Officers*

The Albuquerque Police Department’s (APD) invites area residents to join
them for two “Coffee with a Cop” events on Wednesday, April 25.

·        Southwest Area Command Substation, 6404 Los Volcanes NW
<https://maps.google.com/?q=6404+Los+Volcanes+NW&entry=gmail&source=g> from
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. E-mail: rkemp at cabq.gov for more information.

·        McDonald’s at Tramway and Central, 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. E-mail:
jcgarcia at cabq.gov for more information.

These two events are a great way to both enjoy a cup of joe, but also to
meet your neighborhood and Area Command officers, share concerns and ask
questions, and connect with other neighbors and residents.

*Senior Citizen Fraud Watch Seminar at Sandia Casino*

The American Association of Retired People (AARP) is offering a free Fraud
Watch Prevention seminar geared toward senior citizens, on Thursday, April
26, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, at the Sandia Casino Conference Center. To
RSVP, call 877-926-8300.

*Block Captain Conference Encourages Participation in Community Policing*

The annual Block Captain Conference takes place Saturday, May 5 from 9:00
a.m. – 12:00 noon at the Albuquerque Police Department Training Academy,
5412 2nd St. NW. If you’re a current Block Captain or are interested in
becoming one, this event is for you. Sessions on community-oriented
policing, engaging with neighborhood associations, tackling neighborhood
challenges, and success stories, will be part of the agenda. To learn more,
contact Laura Kuehn at: lkuehn at cabq.gov.

*South Valley Art Exhibit Showcases Community Artists*

The South Valley MainStreet Group is working with Bernalillo County this
weekend to host the “I Love the South Valley Because……” community art
exhibit on Friday, April 27, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Del Rio Physical
Therapy and Rehab Center, 1010 Bridge Blvd. SW
<https://maps.google.com/?q=1010+Bridge+Blvd.+SW&entry=gmail&source=g>.
Come out and see some unique art exhibits that showcase the beauty and
community feel of the South Valley. To learn more, e-mail:
southvalleymainstreet at gmail.com

*National “Drug Take Back” Event at Civic Plaza Encourages Dropping Off
Unused Prescription Drugs*

The New Mexico Office of the Attorney General is hosting a “Drug Take Back”
Initiative on Saturday, April 28 at Civic Plaza, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00
p.m. Any type of opioid, sleep medication, or Benzodiazepines can be
dropped off that day, to help keep them out of the wrong hands and prevent
dangerous addictions. For more information, e-mail: thoward at nmag.gov

*Teen Volunteers Needed For the ABQ Bio Park This Summer*

Do you have a teen that is at least 14 years old and would be interested in
volunteering at the BioPark this summer? Tell them about our teen volunteer
orientation on 4/28 from 2-4 p.m. in the Colores building at the zoo. This
orientation is only for teens. Learn more at:  https://www.cabq.gov/
culturalservices/biopark/events/summer-volunteer-orientation

*Genealogy Research Club Invites You to Find Your Ancestors!*

The last Tuesday of every month from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. is the meeting
of the Albuquerque Genealogical Society at the Main Library! You’re invited
to attend and learn more about your family history. Library staff are on
hand to help you out if you hit a research roadblock. Please bring your
family charts and any other relevant information that could help your
search. To learn more, visit: www.abqlibrary.org

*Neighborhood Association Meetings Across Town*

·        West Bluff / Grande Heights NA Joint Annual Meeting, Tuesday,
April 24 at 6:00 p.m., Desert Hills of New Mexico. E-mail: joevalles at aol.com
for more information.

·        Palomas Park NA, Tuesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m. E-mail:
wmarsh at comcast.net for more information.

·        Vista del Mundo NA, Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m., Piatanzi
Bistro. E-mail: dproach at sandia.gov for more information.

·        Historic Old Town Property Owners Association, Wednesday, April 25
at 3:30 p.m., APD Substation, 2060 Central SW
<https://maps.google.com/?q=2060+Central+SW&entry=gmail&source=g>. E-mail:
historicoldtown at gmail.com for more information.

·        Parkland Hills NA, Wednesday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m., Whittier
Elementary Community Center. E-mail: rjleming at gmail.com for more
information.

·        International District Healthy Communities Coalition, Thursday,
April 26 at 9:00 a.m., La Mesa Elementary, Portable 3. E-mail:
idhccabq at gmail.com for more information.

·        Vineyard Estates NA, Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m., North
Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: djesmeek at comcast.net for
more information.

·        Supper Rock NA, Saturday, April 28 at 1:00 p.m., Providence
Presbyterian Church. E-mail: baasch1 at comcast.net for more information.

*Dia de los Niños Day Encourages Reading with your Kids*

Dia de los Niños is happening this Saturday, April 28 and you’re invited!
This free yearly event promotes reading and literacy, and each child who
participates gets a fee book! There will be a story teller or storytime at
all libraries, so if you’ve been wanting to encourage more reading with
your family, this event is for you! Visit: www.abqlibrary.org/dia to learn
more!

*Grant Writing Toolkit Offers Terrific Neighborhood Resources*

Are you interested in finding grant money for your neighborhood? Writing
grants can be challenging, so the Office of Neighborhood Coordination has
put together a series of online toolkit articles aimed at making this
process easier. Take a look and get started today!
http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/
neighborhood-toolbox/grant-writing-series

*Vanessa Baca*

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination
(ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods

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