[Neighbors] Fwd: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, August 13, 2018

Mon Aug 13 17:42:55 MDT 2018

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From: Office of Neighborhood Coordination <onc at cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Aug 13, 2018 at 9:22 AM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday,
August 13, 2018
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*Drop Off Household Hazardous Items For Free!*

Got old cleaning supplies, paint, oil, antifreeze, gasoline, pesticides or
old batteries lying around? Now’s the time to get rid of them. Drop off
your household hazardous items this Saturday, August 18, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00
p.m., at Balloon Fiesta Park, 5000 Balloon Fiesta Parkway NE. For a list of
items that will be accepted and items that will not be accepted at this
event, visit:
www.cabq.gov/solidwaste/our-department/events/household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-1

*Vote New Mexico Event Encourages Voter Education and Fun for the Family*

On Sunday, August 26, you’re invited to join the Vote New Mexico event
taking place at Tiguex Park, 1800 Mountain Rd. NW, from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00
p.m., and learn about voting and elections in New Mexico. There will be
voter registration, guest speakers, fun and games for the kids, food trucks
and live music! To learn more about this event, call (505) 884-8441 or
visit: www.lwvcnm.org

*Sleep With The Fishes at ABQ BioPark This Friday!*

No, it’s not Luca Brasi, it’s the ABQ BioPark hosting an Aquarium Overnight
event this Friday, August 17, starting at 6:30 p.m.! Explore the ocean’s
depth, sleep with the fishes (!), enjoy games and crafts, and lots more.
Space is limited, so register early, at:
https://www.cabq.gov/culturalservices/biopark/camps-classes/aquarium-overnights

*Presentation on Noted Author Rudolfo Anaya This Sunday*

The Albuquerque Historical Society will present a free lecture on renowned
author Rudolfo Anaya and his influence on Albuquerque, this Sunday, August
19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ventana Salon at the Albuquerque Museum. Mr. Anaya
is known for his books set in Albuquerque and New Mexico, and was recently
honored with the renaming of the North Valley Library in his name. To learn
more about this event, visit: http://albuqhistsoc.org/

*Neighborhood Association Meetings Across Town*

·       Silver Hill, Monday, August 13 at 7:00 p.m., Heights Community
Center. E-mail: ja.montalbano at comcast.net for more information.

·       Wells Park, Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m., Wells Park Community
Center. E-mail: wellsparkna at gmail.com for more information.

·       District 4 Coalition, Wednesday, August 15 at 6:30 p.m. North
Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: michael at drpridham.com for
more information.

·       Elder Homestead, Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m., César Chávez
Community Center. E-mail: carlpennington1004 at yahoo.com for more information.

·       Santa Barbara Martineztown, Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m., Santa
Barbara Community Center Meeting Room. E-mail: sbmartinez at gmail.com for
more information.

·       South Broadway, Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m., South Broadway
Cultural Center. E-mail: sbnaabq at gmail.com for more information.

·       Westgate Heights, Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m., 9901 Benavides
SW. E-mail: westgate9901 at gmail.com for more information.

*WESSTNM Seeking Crafty Entrepreneurs in Albuquerque*

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Enjoy making your own crafts and
homemade items? WESST NM is hosting an Etsy entrepreneur craft class
starting Thursday, August 23. Applications close today, Monday, August 13,
so if you want more information, visit:
https://www.wesst.org/training/etsy-craft-entrepreneurship/

*PNM Good Neighbor On-Site Event Offers Help With Utility Bill*

The PNM Good Neighbor Fund is a program designed to help folks in need with
their electric bills. To learn more about this great initiative, visit:
www.pnm.com or attend the upcoming PNM Good Neighbor outreach event on
Tuesday, August 14 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Los Griegos Health and
Social Services Center, 1231 Candelaria NW.

*Open Space Trail Watch Volunteer Training This Saturday!*

The City’s Open Space is hosting a Trail Watch Volunteer Training this
Saturday, August 18, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. If you’d like to help
keep an eye on wildlife and visitors, help with maintenance needs, watch
for suspicious activity, and help keep our open space trails safe and
beautiful, this training is for you. Call Dionne Epps at (505) 897-8831 or
e-mail: depps at cabq.gov to learn more.

*Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week*

·       Foothills Area Command, Monday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m., Holiday
Park Community Center

·       Northeast Area Command, Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m., North
Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center

·       Northwest Area Command, Wednesday, August 15 at 6:00 p.m., Don
Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center

·       Southeast Area Command, Thursday, August 16 at 6:00 p.m., César
Chávez Community Center

The CPCs strive to improve relations between the police department and the
community, and residents are encouraged to attend and be part of the
ongoing dialogue and share constructive feedback. To learn more about the
CPCs and to sign up, visit: www.cabq.gov/police/community-policing-council

*Bosque Chile Festival Brings the Heat to Albuquerque!*

Can you take the heat? The 3rd annual Bosque Chile Festival takes place
this Saturday, August 18 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, and will
feature live entertainment, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts
vendors, and much more. To learn more about this spicy event, visit:
https://www.bernco.gov/bosquechilefestival

*Mosquito Spraying Can Be Requested Through 311*

Even in a dry climate like Albuquerque, we can have issues with mosquitoes
in the summer. If you’re seeing an influx of them in your neighborhood and
live in either the city or the county, you can request mosquito control
spraying by calling 311. There are also things you can do to limit
mosquitoes, so learn more about controlling these pesky critters at:
www.cabq.gov/environmentalhealth/urban-biology/pest-management

*New Mexico Department of Veteran Services (DVS) Outreach Events This Week*

·       Palo Duro Senior Center, 5221 Palo Duro NE, Tuesday, August 14 at
11:00 a.m.

·       Juan Tabo Library, 3407 Juan Tabo NE, Wednesday, August 15 at 10:00
a.m.

·       Los Volcanes Senior Center, 6500 Los Volcanes NW, Thursday, August
16 at 10:00 a.m.

For more information, e-mail: josephm.dorn at state.nm.us

*Volunteer Opportunity of the Week*

Meals on Wheels here in Albuquerque is seeking volunteers! You can help
packing food items, administrative duties, assist with driving and
delivering meals, and helping with special events. To learn more, visit:
www.mow-nm.org/thank-you-for-your-interest-in-volunteering/

*The Office of Neighborhood Coordination Staff*

Phone: 505-768-3334

Email: onc at cabq.gov

Website: www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods

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Greg Weirs
505 265 9995
vgweirs at gmail.com
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