From: Baca, Vanessa <vanessabaca@cabq.gov>
Date: Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 9:46 AM
Subject: Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC) Weekly E-News - Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018
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Neighborhood Associations Targeted by Cyber Thieves – Be Alert!
The ONC and Albuquerque Police Department continue to get notifications from neighborhood association (NA) board members that their NAs are being targeted by online thieves. The online thieves get names and contact information from public NA websites and send e-mail messages claiming to be a specific NA member and asking for money to be transferred or to have checks issued. Beware of any type of e-mail request for money, and always confirm that the request is coming from a verified NA board member. And keep an eye out for the ONC’s next Neighborhood Toolbox article addressing this topic next month, at: http://www.cabq.gov/office-of-neighborhood-coordination/neighborhood-toolbox
McDuffie Twin Parks Neighborhood Hosting Community Crime Prevention Summit
The McDuffie Twin Parks Neighborhood Association is hosting a Crime Prevention Summit on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:00 p.m., 5000 Marble Ave. NE, in conjunction with Albuquerque Police Department’s Police and Community Together (PACT) Team. The summit will focus on safety for homes, neighborhoods and overall community. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/322244628265570/ to learn more.
IDO Training Sessions, Study Halls, and Community Planning Area Trainings This Week
The City of Albuquerque wants to help you learn more about the new land use, zoning, and planning regulations that are part of the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) before it goes into effect. Come to a daytime or evening IDO training session at a location convenient to you. Learn more at: www.abc-zone.com
This week’s Community Planning Area (CPA) Training Sessions – one in English and one in Spanish:
Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:00 p.m., Ladera Golf Course Banquet Room, 3401 Ladera Dr. NW
El jueves, 22 de febrero, a las 6:00 de la tarde, Escuela Primaria Coronado, 601 4th St. SW
This week’s Training Session and Study Hall:
· Friday, Feb. 23, 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Plaza del Sol, 600 2nd St. NW, Basement Hearing Room
REMINDER! You’re Invited to a Public Hearing THIS EVENING on Family and Community Services 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan
The Family and Community Services Department (FSC) will hold a public hearing on its 2018-2022 Consolidated Plan on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m., at the Barelas Community Center in Classroom B. The public is invited and encouraged to attend and provide comment and feedback on the plan. Visit: https://www.cabq.gov/family/news/notice-of-public-hearing-and-30-day-public-review to learn more.
Merry Makers Dance at César Chávez Community Center Offers Therapeutic Fun
The Merry Makers Dance is a monthly event held at the César Chávez Community Center, geared toward providing individuals with developmental disabilities a fun and therapeutic environment for socializing. This month’s theme is “Dress Like a Twin,” and takes place Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:00 p.m. Visit: https://www.cabq.gov/family/facilities-centers/community-center-locations/southeast/cesar-chavez-community-center/cesar-chavez-community-center to learn more.
Neighborhood Association Meetings Around Town
· Sawmill Area NA, Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m., Sawmill Lofts, 1801 Bellamah NW. E-mail: sanaboard@sawmillna.org for more information.
· Los Duranes NA, Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m., Los Duranes Community Center, 2920 Leopoldo NW. E-mail: lee@lganm.com for more information.
· District 4 Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m., North Domingo Baca Multigenerational Center. E-mail: michael@drpridham.com for more information.
· International District Healthy Coalition, Thursday, Feb. 22 at 9:00 a.m., 417 Palomas Dr. SE. E-mail: sunflowersforchange@gmail.com for more information.
· Conchas Park NA, Sunday, Feb. 25 at 5:00 p.m., St. Luke’s Church. E-mail: rlkarman@gmail.com for more information
Albuquerque Poet Laureate Program Accepting Applications for the 2018-2020 City Poet Laureate
Are you a poet and don’t know it? This is your opportunity to showcase your poetry to our community! Apply online for the 2018-2020 Albuquerque Poet Laureate on or before Saturday, March 31, and be part of this amazing cultural opportunity. The Program, headed by inaugural Poet Laureate Hakim Bellamy, celebrates poetry by recognizing a local poet who is committed to our community, the arts, and who celebrates the diversity of Albuquerque. Apply at: https://albuquerquepoetlaureate.org/
Community Policing Council (CPC) Meetings This Week – NOTE NEW LOCATIONS!
· Northwest Area Command CPC, Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6:00 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center, 4900 Kachina NW.
· Valley Area Command, Thursday, Feb. 22 at 6:00 p.m., Wells Park Community Center, 500 Mountain Rd. NW.
For a complete listing of CPC meeting dates, times and locations, as well as information on applying to serve on a CPC, visit: https://www.cabq.gov/police/community-policing-council
Military Veteran Outreach Events Offer Tax Assistance, Benefit Information, and More
The New Mexico Department of Veteran’s Services (NMDVS) hosts monthly veteran outreach events at numerous community and senior centers and venues around Albuquerque, offering property tax benefit information, information on veteran’s license plates, veteran discounts, and much more. If you know any veterans, these events are for them! To see the NMDVS full schedule of outreach events, as well as a host of other veteran-geared information, visit: http://newmexico.networkofcare.org/Veterans/#.WoNNjU8N7Rs.mailto
Read to Me Program Seeking Book Donations
The Albuquerque Read to Me Program is hosting its annual book drive and is asking for book donations. This community-focused initiative collects new and gently used books for all ages, and distributes them to child development centers and programs throughout the city. Many younger children and even adults have learned to read as a result of this program, so if you have books you would like to donate, contact Dave Orner at dorner66@gmail.com.
Vanessa Baca
Neighborhood Communication Liaison, Office of Neighborhood Coordination (ONC)
City Council Department
(505) 768-3331 Office
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