[Neighbors] Fwd: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, August 20, 2018

Mon Aug 20 23:44:18 MDT 2018

FYI...

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From: Office of Neighborhood Coordination <onc at cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 10:32 AM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday,
August 20, 2018
To:

*Citizen’s Police Academy Class Starting Tuesday, August 28*

The Albuquerque Police Department (APD) invites interested residents to
sign up for the upcoming Citizen Police Academy. Starting Tuesday, August
28, this 12-week course teaches citizens about the philosophy, policies and
guiding principles of law enforcement; offers classroom instruction from
divisions such as Crime Lab, Narcotics and K-9; and at the end of the
course, offers an 8-hour ride along with a police officer. To sign up
online for this fascinating course, visit:
http://www.cabq.gov/police/programs/citizen-police-academy

*Celebrate the 98th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment this Sunday!*

Did you know that Sunday, August 26 is the 98th anniversary of the 19th
Amendment, allowing women to vote? You’re invited to join in the
anniversary celebration from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the UNM Student Union
Ballroom. There will be a showing of the suffragette film *Iron Jawed
Angels*, free popcorn and cake, opportunities to register to vote, and much
more. To learn more, contact Sylvia Ramos at: smrcmd at hotmail.com

*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

*Air Quality Alerts Can Help With Seasonal Allergies*

Did you know the City’s Environmental Health Department offers daily online
updates for air quality and pollen counts? With late summer weather and
recent rainfall combining to bring on allergies, this online resource is a
great tool for you and your family. Visit:  https://www.cabq.gov/airquality
each day to see air quality alerts, pollen counts, and “ok to burn”
notifications

*12th Annual Tomato Festival Shares Local Tomato Harvest with the Public*

Love tomatoes in the late fall? So do we! So you’re invited to attend the 12
th Annual Tomato Festival taking place Sunday, August 26 from 11:00 a.m. –
3:00 p.m. at the Albuquerque Garden Center, 10120 Lomas NE. You can learn
about the many different varieties of tomatoes and taste them, buy some to
take home, and talk to Master Gardeners about their tomato-growing
techniques. For more information, visit:
https://www.visitalbuquerque.org/event/2018-albuquerque-tomato-fiesta/38935/

*Resources for Schoolkids and College Students Available Online*

Do you have kids in elementary, middle or high school? Have a college
student? There are numerous city resources available for their use online!
Learn about after school programs, recreational programs, transportation
options, learn about fun things to do, and much more that can help make
this school year one of the best! Visit:

www.cabq.gov/youth-connect to learn about resources for elementary, middle
and high school students

or

www.cabq.gov/student-guide for resources for college students.

*Disaster Preparation Ideas and Tips*

Having a family disaster preparation plan and emergency kit with 72 hours’
worth of supplies is something every household should make a priority.
Below is a list of certain items essential for an emergency kit:

·       1 gallon water per person per day

·       Extra cash and credit cards

·       Cell phone and charger

·       Matches, candles, and lighters

·       Radio, flashlight and extra batteries

·       First aid kit, including bandages, rubbing alcohol, thermometer,
prescription medications and over-the-counter medications

·       Manual can opener and utility knife and/or scissors

·       Extra blankets, preferably wool or thermal

·       Extra clothing, including jackets, socks and sturdy shoes/boots

·       Extra food, water, and medication for your pets

·       Extra eyeglasses and/or contact lenses, including contact lens
supplies

·       Personal hygiene items

·       If possible, include copies of essential paperwork such as drivers
licenses, passports, birth certificates, social security cards, insurance
cards, marriage licenses, vehicle titles and insurance, insurance policies,
and homeowner documents

For more information on disaster and emergency preparedness, visit:
http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-emergency-management

*UNM Freshman Family Day Welcomes New Students on Campus!*

Do you have a new freshman attending UNM this year? Sunday’s Freshman
Family Day is just for you! There will be a formal convocation at 4:00 p.m.
and many other welcoming events to start new students off on the right
foot. To learn more about Freshman Family Day, visit:
https://news.unm.edu/news/2018-freshman-family-day-at-unm?preview=126a

*Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town*

·       Albuquerque Meadows, Monday, August 20 at 6:00 p.m., Albuquerque
Meadows Clubhouse. E-mail: Stetson414 at gmail.com for more information.

·       Semillas y Raices, Tuesday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m., Art Center
Square (AC2). E-mail: s33dsnroots at gmail.com for more information.

·       Glenwood Hills, Tuesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m., Dwyer Substation.
E-mail: treasurer at glenwoodhills.net for more information.

·       Sawmill Area, Tuesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m., Sawmill Lofts.
E-mail: sanaboard at sawmillna.org for more information.

·       Four Hills Village, Tuesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m., Canyon Club.
E-mail: aman328 at aol.com for more information.

·       Citizen’s Information Committee of Martineztown Annual Meeting,
Wednesday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m., La Amistad Senior Center.

·       International District Healthy Community Coalition, Thursday,
August 23 at 9:00 a.m. Highland Baptist Church. E-mail: ecardiel at bernco.gov
for more information.

*Toolbox Article on Recruiting and Retaining Members Offers Social Media
Interaction Opportunity*

Has your neighborhood association struggled with recruiting new members or
keeping existing ones? You’re not alone. The ONC has a new resource for you
in the Neighborhood Toolbox geared at making it easier to recruit and
retain members. We also invite you to share your experiences and best
practices on our Facebook page or on Instagram, using the hashtags:

#abqneighborhoods

#neighborhoodassociations

#neighbors

#neighborhoods

#wontyoubemyneighbor

www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/news/recruiting-and-retaining-members

*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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