[Neighbors] Fwd: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday, November 26, 2018

Mon Nov 26 22:20:17 MST 2018

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From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca at cabq.gov>
Date: Mon, Nov 26, 2018 at 1:21 PM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Monday,
November 26, 2018
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*Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town*

·       Alamosa NA Angel Awards, Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:00 p.m., Ted
Gallegos Alamosa Community Center. E-mail: jetbac at aol.com for more
information.

·       Palomas Park NA, Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. E-mail:
wmarsh7 at comcast.net for more information.

·       Historic Old Town Property Owners, Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 3:30 p.m.,
Old Town Substation. E-mail: historicoldtown at gmail.com for more information.

·       Wildflower NA Annual Meeting, Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m., AIBF
Office. E-mail: ltcaudill at comcast.net for more information.

·       D6 Coalition of NAs, Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:00 p.m., UNM School of
Architecture and Planning. E-mail: ginafornm at gmail.com for more information.

*First Saturday of the Month Offers All Ages Pen Pal Club at the Patrick J.
Baca Library Central and Unser!*

Ever wanted to write to someone across the world and make a new friend? The
Patrick J. Baca Library at Central and Unser can help you do just that!
Every first Saturday of the month, you’re invited to come and write letters
to a list of pen pal organizations throughout the world. You’ll learn to
make envelopes, greeting cards and postcards from scratch, you can bring
the whole family, and best of all, it’s free! To learn more, visit:
https://abqlibrary.org/centralunser

*NM Gas Company Offers Free Online Savings Tool*

Interested in learning how you might conserve natural resources within your
home during winter months? The New Mexico Gas Company now has a free
analysis tool available to help you. Visit:
https://nmgc.energysavvy.com/residential/start/ and start saving today!

*Tips to Avoid Holiday Package Theft*

With the holiday gift-giving season upon us, the concern about package
theft is something on everyone’s mind. Here are a few tips for holiday
package safety and theft avoidance:

·       If possible, have packages delivered to your office or place of
employment.

·       Request packages be held at a shipping facility, such as UPS,
FedEx, or the U.S. Post Office so you can pick up in person.

·       If ordering from a large retailer, request that your package be
delivered to a local branch store to be picked up in person.

·       Sign up for delivery alerts. The U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and
FedEx all offer text and e-mail delivery alert services.

·       If you have a trusted neighbor who is home during the day, ask them
to keep an eye out for deliveries and have them pick up packages and keep
them until you get home.

·       If feasible, request that the shipper ask for a signature upon
package delivery.

To get more tips and suggestions about crime prevention, visit:
http://www.cabq.gov/police/crime-prevention-safety

*U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Launches Opioid Awareness
Campaign and Video Contest for Teens*

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has launched an extensive
education and public outreach campaign aimed at making the community aware
of the dangers of opioid abuse and addiction, and part of the awareness
campaign is a video challenge contest encouraging teens to create a 30-60
second public service video that alerts other teens and students about the
dangers of prescription opioid misuse and heroin use. To learn more about
the campaign and the contest, visit: www.operationprevention.com

*Volunteer Opportunity of the Week*

Interested in volunteering? The City offers many worthwhile volunteer
opportunities for all ages, and each week, we will highlight a different
one. We encourage you to get involved with your community.

·       The ABQ Sunport Ambassador Program is seeking people with friendly
personalities, ability to assist others, and good communication skills! The
Ambassadors meet travelers with a smile, direct them to baggage claim,
flight gates, rental car shuttles or other Sunport facilities. To apply
online, visit:
http://www.abqsunport.com/at-sunport/albuquerque-international-sunport-ambassador-program/

*Annual “Hanging of the Greens” Continues UNM’s Oldest Holiday Tradition
and You’re Invited*

Come out Friday, Nov. 30 at 5:45 p.m. to the UNM Main Campus, when student
organizations light up the campus with thousands of luminarias, and the
public is invited to join in the holiday kickoff festivities with caroling,
hot chocolate and biscochitos, and a reception at Hodgin Hall. You’re asked
to also bring an unwrapped children’s book to place under the Christmas
tree at Hodgin Hall, for donation to the UNM Children’s Hospital. To learn
more about this festive holiday event, visit:
https://news.unm.edu/news/unm-s-hanging-of-the-greens-set-for-friday-nov-30

*Donations Sought for City Shelter Pets*

Help our sweet dogs and cats at the Animal Welfare Department by donating a
comfort gift this year. Donations of cat and dog toys, brushes, scratchers,
blankets and towels, collars, harnesses, peanut butter and Kongs are being
accepted through Monday, Dec. 24 at all Animal Welfare Department locations
and shelters. You can also order a donation online at:
https://amzn.com/w/5S9A193E58F0. Thank you for helping bring holiday joy to
all the homeless pets in our City shelters.

*Syringe Pick-Up Events Scheduled this Week*

Interested in learning how to safely pick up needles and syringes? Why not
join the International District Healthy Communities Coalition (IDHCC) at
one of their many scheduled needle pickup events? It’s a great way to learn
how to safely pick up and dispose of needles and syringes, and best of all,
you can take this information back to your neighborhood and share it with
others. This week’s needle pickup takes place:

·       Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 1:00 p.m., Sundowner at Central and Cagua NE.

To learn more about safe needle disposal and the SHARPS program, visit:
www.cabq.gov/environmentalhealth/sharps-disposal

*Won’t You Be My Neighbor?*

If you’re bringing your trash or recycling bin back from the curb after its
been emptied on your trash pickup day, why not return your neighbor’s bins
from the curb, too? It’s a small gesture, but can be very helpful to
someone.

*Vanessa Baca*

Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination
(ONC)

City Council Department

(505) 768-3331 Office

Website: *www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods <http://www.cabq.gov/neighborhoods>*

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Greg Weirs
505 265 9995
vgweirs at gmail.com
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